Signature Favourites
Customers repeatedly single out the volcano, shrimp bao and tuna sushi, with one reviewer naming all three as favourites.
Sushi house - Al Kwaneej
Al Khawaneej
Sushi House is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Al Khawaneej, focused on sushi alongside hot-kitchen dishes. Reviews specifically mention the volcano roll, shrimp bao, tuna sushi and noodles, giving first-time diners a few clear starting points.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
148 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Noodles
Noodles are another strong point, with reviews calling them really good and describing the food as the best sushi and noodles.
Fresh Food
One reviewer specifically praised the food as hygienic and fresh, useful reassurance for takeaway sushi.
Order Notes
A delivery customer said the restaurant follows ordering notes, which is helpful when you have specific requests.
Order Recovery
After a spilled online order, a complaint reportedly led to a fresh replacement being sent promptly and received in good condition.
Comfortable Setting
Reviews mention a comfortable place with appealing design and dining tables, as well as a good environment.
What to Eat at Sushi house - Al Kwaneej How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Sushi house - Al Kwaneej, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Sushi house - Al Kwaneej got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 9
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Volcano Net +2
“Shrimps bao, volcano and tuna sushi are my fav!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shrimps bao, volcano and tuna sushi are my fav!”June 2025
“Im in love with volcano, popcorn shrimp sushi and chicken, shrimp fried rice 😍 this is the best 👌🏾”January 2021
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Maki Net +1
“Best of the best sushi/maki and hot kitchen in the UAE .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best of the best sushi/maki and hot kitchen in the UAE .”February 2024
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Popcorn shrimp sushi Net +1
“Im in love with volcano, popcorn shrimp sushi and chicken, shrimp fried rice 😍 this is the best 👌🏾”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Im in love with volcano, popcorn shrimp sushi and chicken, shrimp fried rice 😍 this is the best 👌🏾”January 2021
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Ramen Net +1
“I loved the Ramen”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I loved the Ramen”July 2020
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Shrimp fried rice Net +1
“Im in love with volcano, popcorn shrimp sushi and chicken, shrimp fried rice 😍 this is the best 👌🏾”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Im in love with volcano, popcorn shrimp sushi and chicken, shrimp fried rice 😍 this is the best 👌🏾”January 2021
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Shrimps bao Net +1
“Shrimps bao, volcano and tuna sushi are my fav!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shrimps bao, volcano and tuna sushi are my fav!”June 2025
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Sushi lawa roll Net +1
“I bought a sushi lawa roll.. it was delicious food , The best place to sushies , highly recommend ☺️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I bought a sushi lawa roll.. it was delicious food , The best place to sushies , highly recommend ☺️”December 2023
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Tom yum soup Net +1
“The food is amazing, I personally prefer the Tom Yum soup it is to die for.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is amazing, I personally prefer the Tom Yum soup it is to die for.”February 2020
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Tuna sushi Net +1
“Shrimps bao, volcano and tuna sushi are my fav!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shrimps bao, volcano and tuna sushi are my fav!”June 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Crab salad Net −1
“But their crab salad was pretty bad”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“But their crab salad was pretty bad”November 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. For delivery or collection, allow extra preparation time: one reviewer said orders were prepared too late.
Check Parking. If driving, plan for a busy stop; a reviewer said parking is usually unavailable around the location.
Add Notes. Include useful instructions with an order: one customer said the restaurant followed their ordering notes.
Check Sauce. If soy sauce matters to you, check it on arrival; one customer complained that theirs was diluted in water.
Confirm Seating. A 2020 review described the restaurant as takeaway-only, so confirm the current dining arrangement before visiting to eat in.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khawaneej - Al Khwaneej Second - Dubai
Al Khawaneej - Al Khwaneej Second, Dubai
| Mon | 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service Issues
Several customers describe poor or rude service, so the front-of-house experience appears inconsistent.
Long Delays
One delivery review says order preparation was too late, while another reports waiting outside at least 10 minutes to order.
Sushi Authenticity
A reviewer felt the food had very little in common with real sushi, while another rated the sushi 2 out of 10.
Value Concerns
A customer found the food excellent but expensive relative to its portion size; another also described the price as high.
Strong Sauces
One review says the sauces taste alike and are too spicy, with the caviar also reported to have a strong smell.
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The Bottom Line
Sushi House in Al Khawaneej is worth considering if you want sushi with a broader hot-kitchen menu. Reviewers mention the volcano, shrimp bao, tuna sushi and noodles, while other named choices include ramen and Tom Yum soup. The food gets plenty of enthusiastic comments, but the feedback is far from uniform.
The strongest practical positives are specific: one customer praised the food as hygienic and fresh, another said the restaurant followed delivery notes, and a 2020 delivery complaint reportedly resulted in a fresh replacement arriving in good condition. Reviews also mention a comfortable setting and appealing dining tables, although an older review described the operation as takeaway-only, so it is worth confirming the current seating arrangement. There are meaningful cautions.
Service complaints recur, including reports of rude behaviour and long waits; one customer waited at least 10 minutes outside just to place an order, while a delivery review described preparation as too late. Parking can also be difficult in the busy area. Pricing is another consideration: one diner felt the portions did not justify the cost, and a past review specifically mentioned sushi priced at 60dhs.
Sauce preferences may matter too, with one customer finding the sauces uniformly spicy and the soy sauce diluted.