Fresh sushi
Reviews repeatedly highlight fresh fish, well-seasoned rice and clean, light rolls.
Sushi Panda JBR Dubai
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Sushi Panda is a Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence serving fresh sushi, including generously sized maki and creative grilled rolls. Reviews also point to a rooftop setting with views towards Ain Dubai, making it a relaxed choice for couples, families or a casual dinner.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
111 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled rolls
The grilled sushi is a standout for diners who want cooked, flavorful rolls rather than only raw fish.
Large maki
One reviewer specifically found the maki noticeably bigger than at other Dubai restaurants.
Ain Dubai views
The JBR setting includes views of Ain Dubai, with reviewers also mentioning a rooftop restaurant.
Quick service
Several reviews describe the food arriving quickly, including a delivery order placed at 2am.
Vegan choice
The vegan sushi was described as exceptional, giving plant-based diners a clearly praised option.
Family friendly
A reviewer recommends the location for both couples and families, with access from the main road and beach side.
What to Eat at Sushi Panda JBR Dubai 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 Panda JBR Dubai, 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 Panda JBR Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Grilled sushi Net +2
“The grilled sushi here is on another level, fresh and flavorful inside, and every bite tastes premium.”
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“The grilled sushi here is on another level, fresh and flavorful inside, and every bite tastes premium.”May 2026
“I recommend to try grill sushi and even you are not sushi fan you will like it!”November 2025
Honorable mentions (10)
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California roll Net +1
“Their Salmon Maki and California Roll are especially good.”
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“Their Salmon Maki and California Roll are especially good.”November 2025
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Chicken gyoza Net +1
“Favorite sushi spot in the city. The service is super friendly and really sets the mood. Thanks a lot to Rose, for the amazing hospitality. The sushi is delicious and the chicken gyoza are a must try, perfect on taste. The drinks were great too. Everything you order from the menu is a 10 out of 10. I love this place😍”
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“Favorite sushi spot in the city. The service is super friendly and really sets the mood. Thanks a lot to Rose, for the amazing hospitality. The sushi is delicious and the chicken gyoza are a must try, perfect on taste. The drinks were great too. Everything you order from the menu is a 10 out of 10. I love this place😍”November 2025
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Dubai one Net +1
“Special rolls like Dubai one is definitely worth trying.”
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“Special rolls like Dubai one is definitely worth trying.”May 2026
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“The grilled salmon was the best🤤”
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“The grilled salmon was the best🤤”January 2026
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Maki Net +1
“So happy to finally see properly sized maki, bigger than in any other restaurant in Dubai. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious.”
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“So happy to finally see properly sized maki, bigger than in any other restaurant in Dubai. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious.”January 2026
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Mix platter Net +1
“Sushi panda is highly recommended I’m in love with their flavors and it’s in heart of Dubai JBR absolutely amazing view, so friendly staff , I would come back again for their sushi I took a mix platter of half raw & half cooked , im obsessed it’s delicious 🥺🥺🥰🥰🥰”
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“Sushi panda is highly recommended I’m in love with their flavors and it’s in heart of Dubai JBR absolutely amazing view, so friendly staff , I would come back again for their sushi I took a mix platter of half raw & half cooked , im obsessed it’s delicious 🥺🥺🥰🥰🥰”February 2026
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Salmon maki Net +1
“Their Salmon Maki and California Roll are especially good.”
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“Their Salmon Maki and California Roll are especially good.”November 2025
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San fransisco Net +1
“My favorite is San Fransisco, and I highly recommend having it with (soy sauce, wasabi and ginger)”
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“My favorite is San Fransisco, and I highly recommend having it with (soy sauce, wasabi and ginger)”December 2025
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Tempura sushi Net +1
“just ordered the first time from sushi panda, since I’ve been looking for a lots of sushi places that offer tempura sushi I was glad finding sushi panda, they even gifted me a free drink to my order I was very happy about that small gesture and the food is so good!!”
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“just ordered the first time from sushi panda, since I’ve been looking for a lots of sushi places that offer tempura sushi I was glad finding sushi panda, they even gifted me a free drink to my order I was very happy about that small gesture and the food is so good!!”February 2026
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Vegan sushi Net +1
“The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the vegan sushi was genuinely exceptional, easily some of the best we’ve ever had.”
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“The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the vegan sushi was genuinely exceptional, easily some of the best we’ve ever had.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Find the level. At the venue, head to Plaza level rather than ground level.
Try grilled. If raw sushi is not your usual choice, consider the grilled sushi; one reviewer specifically recommended it to non-sushi fans.
Visit daytime. For a quieter atmosphere, daytime was described as calm and quiet while still offering JBR and Ain Dubai views.
Try Dubai roll. The Dubai one is a customer-recommended special roll and was described as worth trying.
Order delivery. Late-night delivery is mentioned positively: a 2am order arrived on time with a drink and a note.
Plan the visit
Practical details
walk, Plaza level, Rimal 5 - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
No concerns reported yet.
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The Bottom Line
Sushi Panda is a Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence where the main draw is fresh, generously portioned sushi. The menu gives you room to choose between raw and cooked options: reviewers praise the Salmon Maki and California Roll, while grilled sushi and grilled salmon stand out for richer flavours. The Dubai one and San Fransisco rolls are also customer-mentioned signatures.
The food is supported by a polished setting. Reviews describe a rooftop restaurant, modern Japanese-European design and views of the Ain Dubai Ferris wheel. During the day, the atmosphere was reported as calm and quiet; the location is also described as accessible from both the main road and beach side, with couples and families welcomed.
Service is another consistent strength, with fast food delivery and friendly, attentive hospitality mentioned repeatedly. Delivery reviews include a 2am order arriving on time with a cute note and free drink. Vegan sushi and tempura sushi give the menu useful alternatives beyond standard rolls.
A practical detail: one reviewer specifically says to go to Plaza level, not ground level. Prices are described as affordable or reasonable for the touristy JBR area, though no exact amounts are provided in the reviews.
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