Ramen range
Ramen is a strong alternative to sushi, including a well-liked Chicken Karaage Ramen and a beef ramen that can be customised with miso soup.
Sushi Library JLT
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Sushi Library JLT is a family-friendly casual Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, serving sushi alongside dishes such as ramen and bento boxes. Reviews point to fresh, well-presented food, outdoor seating when the weather suits, and a menu approachable enough for both sushi newcomers and regulars.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,662 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor seating
Outdoor tables are repeatedly mentioned as a pleasant choice in good weather, especially for relaxed family meals after a JLT walk.
Family friendly
Kids are catered for with an impressive kids menu, plus pencils and drawing paper to keep children occupied during lunch.
Dietary options
One customer specifically reports gluten-free and dairy-free options, while another says staff took care to ask about a seafood allergy.
Generous portions
Several reviews describe portions as bigger than expected or generous, which helps explain the positive value comments.
Quick service
The service is often described as friendly and attentive, with one review specifically noting that dishes arrived quickly.
What to Eat at Sushi Library JLT 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 Library JLT, 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 Library JLT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Makis Net +2
“It was my first time eating at Sushi Library, and I really enjoyed it. It’s a good Japanese option to try, especially if you’re craving maki rolls and siomai. The maki rolls were tasty, and the siomai was good too. Definitely worth visiting! 🌸”
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“It was my first time eating at Sushi Library, and I really enjoyed it. It’s a good Japanese option to try, especially if you’re craving maki rolls and siomai. The maki rolls were tasty, and the siomai was good too. Definitely worth visiting! 🌸”May 2026
“My favorite place when it comes to rolls, Yakisoba and makis.”March 2026
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Miso soup Net +2
“Their miso soup is also a must try.”
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“Their miso soup is also a must try.”March 2026
“Best Ramen in Dubai for sure, i ordered the beef ramen and asked to have Miso soup instead of Shoyu. It was soo tasty!!”June 2025
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Beef ramen Net +1
“Best Ramen in Dubai for sure, i ordered the beef ramen and asked to have Miso soup instead of Shoyu. It was soo tasty!!”
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“Best Ramen in Dubai for sure, i ordered the beef ramen and asked to have Miso soup instead of Shoyu. It was soo tasty!!”June 2025
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Bento boxes Net +1
“The food was excellent, from the fresh and flavorful sushi to the comforting ramen and delicious bento boxes”
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“The food was excellent, from the fresh and flavorful sushi to the comforting ramen and delicious bento boxes”May 2026
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Cheesecake Net +1
“It was soo tasty!! also this cheesecake was such a surprise, it became my favorite cheesecake now”
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“It was soo tasty!! also this cheesecake was such a surprise, it became my favorite cheesecake now”June 2025
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Chicken karaage ramen Net +1
“If you’re visiting, I highly recommend the Chicken Karaage Ramen. And don’t be scared of the spice—go for the spicy option! It really elevates the flavor and makes the dish even more enjoyable.”
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“If you’re visiting, I highly recommend the Chicken Karaage Ramen. And don’t be scared of the spice—go for the spicy option! It really elevates the flavor and makes the dish even more enjoyable.”March 2026
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Chicken rolls Net +1
“I can say that the gyozas and the chicken rolls, crab rolls were delicious.”
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“I can say that the gyozas and the chicken rolls, crab rolls were delicious.”April 2026
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Crab rolls Net +1
“I can say that the gyozas and the chicken rolls, crab rolls were delicious.”
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“I can say that the gyozas and the chicken rolls, crab rolls were delicious.”April 2026
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Csy prawns Net +1
“The CSY prawns and gyozas were our favourite and of course the sushi.”
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“The CSY prawns and gyozas were our favourite and of course the sushi.”September 2023
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Delicious bento boxes Net +1
“The food was excellent, from the fresh and flavorful sushi to the comforting ramen and delicious bento boxes. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of authentic Japanese taste.”
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“The food was excellent, from the fresh and flavorful sushi to the comforting ramen and delicious bento boxes. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of authentic Japanese taste.”October 2025
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Dimsums Net +1
“The dimsums were perfect and so was the drink.”
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“The dimsums were perfect and so was the drink.”June 2022
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Flaming rolls Net +1
“I absolutely recommend to try Flaming Rolls, salmon was also good Choice fresh and souse with salad is tasty.”
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“I absolutely recommend to try Flaming Rolls, salmon was also good Choice fresh and souse with salad is tasty.”August 2022
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Fresh and flavorful sushi Net +1
“The food was excellent, from the fresh and flavorful sushi to the comforting ramen and delicious bento boxes. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of authentic Japanese taste.”
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“The food was excellent, from the fresh and flavorful sushi to the comforting ramen and delicious bento boxes. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of authentic Japanese taste.”October 2025
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Harmony rolls Net +1
“The lobster volcano & harmony rolls are amazing 👌🏻”
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“The lobster volcano & harmony rolls are amazing 👌🏻”October 2025
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Jamie oliver’s pizza Net +1
“We also ordered food from Jamie Oliver’s Pizza, which is available in the same restaurant, and the food was just as great.”
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“We also ordered food from Jamie Oliver’s Pizza, which is available in the same restaurant, and the food was just as great.”June 2026
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Lobster volcano rolls Net +1
“The lobster volcano & harmony rolls are amazing 👌🏻”
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“The lobster volcano & harmony rolls are amazing 👌🏻”October 2025
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Ramen & bento box Net +1
“The Ramen & Bento Box was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
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“The Ramen & Bento Box was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”July 2026
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Siomai Net +1
“It was my first time eating at Sushi Library, and I really enjoyed it. It’s a good Japanese option to try, especially if you’re craving maki rolls and siomai. The maki rolls were tasty, and the siomai was good too. Definitely worth visiting! 🌸”
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“It was my first time eating at Sushi Library, and I really enjoyed it. It’s a good Japanese option to try, especially if you’re craving maki rolls and siomai. The maki rolls were tasty, and the siomai was good too. Definitely worth visiting! 🌸”May 2026
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Supreme roll Net +1
“I tried the Supreme Roll and the Tempura Bento Box—both were absolutely delicious.”
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“I tried the Supreme Roll and the Tempura Bento Box—both were absolutely delicious.”July 2025
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Tacos Net +1
“The food was excellent and the staff very helpful and friendly. One of the things we ordered the tacos which were crunchy and yummy.”
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“The food was excellent and the staff very helpful and friendly. One of the things we ordered the tacos which were crunchy and yummy.”July 2026
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Tempura bento box Net +1
“I tried the Supreme Roll and the Tempura Bento Box—both were absolutely delicious.”
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“I tried the Supreme Roll and the Tempura Bento Box—both were absolutely delicious.”July 2025
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Yakisoba Net +1
“My favorite place when it comes to rolls, Yakisoba and makis.”
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“My favorite place when it comes to rolls, Yakisoba and makis.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try outdoors. Choose outdoor seating when the weather is comfortable; multiple family visits found it relaxed and enjoyable.
Ask about allergies. If you have a seafood allergy, mention it before ordering; one reviewer says the staff actively checked about allergies.
Order spicy. For the Chicken Karaage Ramen, consider the spicy option if you enjoy heat; a reviewer says it elevates the flavour.
First-timers. New to sushi? Ask for guidance: one first-time visitor was recommended the Supreme Roll and found it a successful choice.
Bring children. Families can make use of the kids menu and drawing materials, which helped keep children entertained during the meal.
Consider lunch. For a daytime visit, check the business lunch menu; a reviewer considered it good value and also mentioned summer mocktails.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
No concerns reported yet.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
259 aed
Iftar good for four
“Tried their Iftar good for four and it is totally worth it for 259 aed”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Sushi Library JLT is a casual Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers where sushi is the main draw, but the menu gives you plenty of alternatives. Reviews specifically mention maki rolls, the Supreme Roll, Chicken Karaage Ramen, beef ramen, and bento boxes, so it works for a mixed group rather than only dedicated sushi fans. First-time sushi eaters have also found the menu approachable after asking for a recommendation.
The strongest pattern in the feedback is freshness and presentation. Diners describe the sushi as fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, while the beef ramen can be ordered with miso soup instead of shoyu. CSY prawns, gyozas, Flaming Rolls, lobster volcano and harmony rolls also receive individual mentions, though tastes naturally vary across the menu.
The setting is modern and cozy, with outdoor seating that reviewers enjoyed during cooler weather. It is notably family-friendly: there is a kids menu, and one lunch included pencils and drawing paper for children. Reviews also mention gluten-free and dairy-free options, but anyone with a seafood allergy should ask clearly before ordering.
Value feedback includes generous portions and a reported Iftar for four at AED 259. Delivery is available too.