Sumo Sushi & Bento

Sumo Sushi & Bento

Jumeirah

Sumo Sushi & Bento is a Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah serving sushi, bento and ramen in a modern setting. Reviews highlight fresh salmon, generous portions and shareable presentations such as the sushi boat, while the calm dining room suits both family meals and relaxed catch-ups.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,710 ratings
5★
79%
4★
14%
3★
3%
2★
1%
1★
3%

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh salmon

Salmon is repeatedly praised for its quality and flavour, including in takeaway orders packed with ice.

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Generous portions

Bento portions are described as big, making the restaurant a practical choice when you want a filling meal.

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What to Eat at Sumo Sushi & Bento

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Sumo Sushi & Bento, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

  1. Crunch crazy Net +2
    “Crunchy Crazy 😛 - as the name suggests the dish is unique too … loved this prawn tempura and cucumber roll and the chilli sauce topping was super delicious 🤤 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
  2. Sashimi Net +2
    “The sashimi was fresh and light.”
Honorable mentions (28)
  1. A5 wagyu gyoza Net +1
    “A5 wagyu gyoza is a must try, really my fave.”
  2. Beef ramen Net +1
    “Excellent food and even better service. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—my personal favorite is the Beef Ramen.”
  3. Blueberry burst Net +1
    “Plus the blueberry burst was a nice sweet touch to finish off my meal 🤍🤍”
  4. California chicken Net +1
    “The food is consistently delicious — I especially love the Sushi Sandwich, Crunch Crazy, and California Chicken. Everything is fresh and full of flavor.”
  5. California rolls Net +1
    “Overall, I would definitely recommend you to try the sushi especially the California rolls and crunchy rolls.”
  6. Cheesy chicken ramen Net +1
    “Also tried their new Ramen flavor Cheesy chicken ramen, it was delicious and very comforting. They have a new variety of different ramen flavours that i will definitely be checking out later.”
  7. Chicken ramen Net +1
    “The place is sooo calm and peaceful and the food we ordered were crunchy crazy, chicken ramen and shrimp gyozoa. The food was of top quality and freshly cooked.”
  8. Crunchy rolls Net +1
    “Overall, I would definitely recommend you to try the sushi especially the California rolls and crunchy rolls.”
  9. Ebi karai Net +1
    “Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. What stood out for me was their monthly special dish - Ebi Karai, their outstanding Tempura Bento and the Samurai Roll.”
  10. Green tea ice cream Net +1
    “Food is nice too. Love the green tea ice cream .”
  11. Gyoza ramen Net +1
    “Gyoza Ramen 🍜 - it’s like a noodle and dumpling soup which was delicious 🤤. 🤩🤩🤩🤩”
  12. Kimchi fried rice Net +1
    “Kimchi Fried Rice - I am a big fan of Kimchi and Fried rice topped with egg dishes and they did not fail me here . 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
  13. Matsuri box Net +1
    “Sumo sushi is not unknown to any sushi lover in Dubai. They serve amazing stuff at great prices! I especially loved their maki rolls in the Matsuri BOX. It’s definitely a party in a box!!🤩❤️”
  14. Moshiko chicken Net +1
    “Moshiko Chicken - you have to try this one it was awesome . 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
  15. Rock & roll shrimp Net +1
    “Rock N' Roll Shrimp - which is like a dynamite shrimp version of them. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
  16. Samurai roll Net +1
    “Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. What stood out for me was their monthly special dish - Ebi Karai, their outstanding Tempura Bento and the Samurai Roll.”
  17. Seared garlic salmon nigiri Net +1
    “1 of the recommendation was seared garlic salmon Nigiri, it was bomb.”
  18. Shrimp gyozoa Net +1
    “The place is sooo calm and peaceful and the food we ordered were crunchy crazy, chicken ramen and shrimp gyozoa. The food was of top quality and freshly cooked.”
  19. Strawberry milkshakes Net +1
    “Strawberry and Ube Milkshakes were 2 tall glasses of delight as well .”
  20. Sushi boat Net +1
    “The presentation alone was already impressive—the sushi boat was beautifully arranged and perfect for sharing.”
  21. Sushi sandwich Net +1
    “The food is consistently delicious — I especially love the Sushi Sandwich, Crunch Crazy, and California Chicken. Everything is fresh and full of flavor.”
  22. Tempura bento Net +1
    “Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. What stood out for me was their monthly special dish - Ebi Karai, their outstanding Tempura Bento and the Samurai Roll.”
  23. Tempura icecream Net +1
    “And don't miss their desserts!! Loved their Tempura Icecream 🤤”
  24. Tempura ramen Net +1
    “Had the tempura ramen which was to die for 🥰”
  25. Tropical treasure Net +1
    “Tropical Treasure - well this was totally a surprise.. I did not expect to be so delighted by this dish but it was lip smacking..fried and crispy coated banana and ice cream . 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
  26. Ube milkshakes Net +1
    “Strawberry and Ube Milkshakes were 2 tall glasses of delight as well .”
  27. Yakisoba Net +1
    “Yakisoba - it’s a stir fried noodle with shrimps and chicken dish and it was made to perfection. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
  28. Beef bento Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Review for drink - bottomless iced tea ☺️ love ; review for ramen - the noodles 🍜 were fresh and wonderful 😋 , but the beef were kind of hard to eat maybe because of the part served(?); review for beef bento 🍱 - the beef were tender, but the taste (sweet-peppery) was too strong for me to eat with rice alone so had to eat it with spoonfuls of noodle soup.”

Drinks 1

  1. Bottomless iced tea Net +1
    “Review for drink - bottomless iced tea ☺️ love ; review for ramen - the noodles 🍜 were fresh and wonderful 😋 , but the beef were kind of hard to eat maybe because of the part served(?); review for beef bento 🍱 - the beef were tender, but the taste (sweet-peppery) was too strong for me to eat with rice alone so had to eat it with spoonfuls of noodle soup.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request boats. When ordering a platter, ask for the wooden-boat presentation; it makes sharing and serving more enjoyable.

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Try Sundays. Sunday family-day promotions are specifically mentioned, so check the current offer before visiting.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Ground Floor, Jumeirah Town Centre - Jumeira St
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Mon11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Long wait

One family waited 45 minutes before food began arriving, with no explanation or follow-up.

Tempura issue

A customer reported that the tempura batter was still uncooked and watery inside.

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The Bottom Line

Sumo Sushi & Bento in Jumeirah is a casual Japanese restaurant for sushi, bento and ramen, with reviews consistently pointing to fresh ingredients, generous portions and helpful menu guidance. The strongest dish-specific mentions include top-quality salmon, Beef Ramen, Crunchy Crazy and the A5 wagyu gyoza. For groups, the sushi boat arrives beautifully arranged for sharing.

The setting is generally described as calm, spacious and comfortable, with plenty of light at the Town Centre branch. Families have a thoughtful Kids Menu, and Sunday family-day promotions may improve the value. Regulars also like the changing specials, while the classic menu remains dependable.

There are a few practical caveats. One family reported waiting 45 minutes for food without an explanation, and another review found tempura uncooked inside. Service is usually praised but can be inconsistent.

Because the restaurant sits openly in the mall, it may feel noisy rather than secluded. Ask for wooden boats with platters, request dishes not spicy if needed, and clarify soup heat levels. Parking feedback is mixed: basement parking has been described as available, but another visitor found it hard to get a space, so allow extra time.

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