Live shows
Dinner is paired with dancers, singers, acrobats and theatrical performances that can run for several hours.
Taikun Dubai
Business Bay
Taikun Dubai is a modern izakaya-style restaurant in a boutique hotel setting in Business Bay, with lounge booths and a dinner-show format. Guests come for dishes such as truffle pasta and black cod miso, alongside dancers, singers and live performances.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,981 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong service
Reviews repeatedly describe attentive, friendly service, including careful handling of allergies and dietary needs.
Truffle pasta
The pasta with white truffle is singled out as especially tasty, with other reviews also praising truffle pasta.
Elegant interior
The venue is repeatedly described as chic, luxurious and beautifully designed, with striking decor throughout.
DJ atmosphere
After dinner, the venue can shift into a club-like setting with a DJ and music for dancing.
Generous portions
One review found the food varied and the portions generous, useful for groups ordering across the menu.
Celebration touches
The team can arrange a last-minute celebration with dancers, sparkling candles and a photo on the centre screen.
Quality shisha
Shisha is available, and one diner considered it among the best they had tried in Dubai.
What to Eat at Taikun 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 Taikun Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Taikun Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Beef gyoza Net +1
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”March 2021
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Black cod Net +1
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”March 2021
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Black cod miso Net +1
“The food..🥰 although everything was really good, the wasabi tuna rolls, the black cod miso and the truffle pasta were my top!!”
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“The food..🥰 although everything was really good, the wasabi tuna rolls, the black cod miso and the truffle pasta were my top!!”June 2022
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Black truffle strozzapretti Net +1
“We ordered Escargots , Crispy sea food, black truffle Strozzapretti, pan seared Turbot fish and Maki platter. Each dish was brilliantly presented and tasted awesome.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Escargots , Crispy sea food, black truffle Strozzapretti, pan seared Turbot fish and Maki platter. Each dish was brilliantly presented and tasted awesome.”August 2022
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Crispy rice tuna with truffle Net +1
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”March 2021
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Duck breast Net +1
“Then followed by the duck breast and some teriyaki beef (to me the best dish ever there).”
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“Then followed by the duck breast and some teriyaki beef (to me the best dish ever there).”June 2019
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Escargots Net +1
“We ordered Escargots , Crispy sea food, black truffle Strozzapretti, pan seared Turbot fish and Maki platter. Each dish was brilliantly presented and tasted awesome.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Escargots , Crispy sea food, black truffle Strozzapretti, pan seared Turbot fish and Maki platter. Each dish was brilliantly presented and tasted awesome.”August 2022
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Lamb ribs Net +1
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”March 2021
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Maki platter Net +1
“We ordered Escargots , Crispy sea food, black truffle Strozzapretti, pan seared Turbot fish and Maki platter. Each dish was brilliantly presented and tasted awesome.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Escargots , Crispy sea food, black truffle Strozzapretti, pan seared Turbot fish and Maki platter. Each dish was brilliantly presented and tasted awesome.”August 2022
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Pan seared turbot fish Net +1
“We ordered Escargots , Crispy sea food, black truffle Strozzapretti, pan seared Turbot fish and Maki platter. Each dish was brilliantly presented and tasted awesome.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Escargots , Crispy sea food, black truffle Strozzapretti, pan seared Turbot fish and Maki platter. Each dish was brilliantly presented and tasted awesome.”August 2022
Honorable mentions (11)
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Pasta with white truffle Net +1
“Starting with the food which was amazing, the pasta with white truffle is so tasty!”
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Review excerpts
“Starting with the food which was amazing, the pasta with white truffle is so tasty!”May 2023
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Profiteroles Net +1
“This was followed by yummy Desserts - Profiteroles, Taikun Millefeuille. The waiters were friendly and attentive.”
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“This was followed by yummy Desserts - Profiteroles, Taikun Millefeuille. The waiters were friendly and attentive.”August 2022
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Salmon tartare Net +1
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”March 2021
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Spicy edemame Net +1
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the salmon tartare, beef gyoza, spicy edemame, crispy rice tuna with truffle, a couple of rolls, sushi, shashimi, lamb ribs, and black cod. Everything but the sushi, sashimi, and rolls was tasty.”March 2021
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Steak Net +1
“The steak was perfectly cooked medium rare; however, when the plate arrived at the table, it was not hot.”
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Review excerpts
“The steak was perfectly cooked medium rare; however, when the plate arrived at the table, it was not hot.”June 2022
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Taikun millefeuille Net +1
“This was followed by yummy Desserts - Profiteroles, Taikun Millefeuille. The waiters were friendly and attentive.”
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Review excerpts
“This was followed by yummy Desserts - Profiteroles, Taikun Millefeuille. The waiters were friendly and attentive.”August 2022
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Teriyaki beef Net +1
“Then followed by the duck breast and some teriyaki beef (to me the best dish ever there).”
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Review excerpts
“Then followed by the duck breast and some teriyaki beef (to me the best dish ever there).”June 2019
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Tiramisu Net +1
“Food is very tasty especially seafood and tiramisu.”
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“Food is very tasty especially seafood and tiramisu.”May 2022
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Truffle chicken Net +1
“Would recommend the truffle chicken and the fontina not so much the snails and cauliflower.”
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“Would recommend the truffle chicken and the fontina not so much the snails and cauliflower.”January 2023
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Truffle pasta Net +1
“The food..🥰 although everything was really good, the wasabi tuna rolls, the black cod miso and the truffle pasta were my top!!”
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Review excerpts
“The food..🥰 although everything was really good, the wasabi tuna rolls, the black cod miso and the truffle pasta were my top!!”June 2022
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Wasabi tuna rolls Net +1
“The food..🥰 although everything was really good, the wasabi tuna rolls, the black cod miso and the truffle pasta were my top!!”
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Review excerpts
“The food..🥰 although everything was really good, the wasabi tuna rolls, the black cod miso and the truffle pasta were my top!!”June 2022
Drinks 1
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Virgin passion fruit mojito Net +1
“She has taken such a good care of me and put a lot of attention preparing the best Virgin Passion fruit Mojito and taking care of my gluten intolerance.”
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“She has taken such a good care of me and put a lot of attention preparing the best Virgin Passion fruit Mojito and taking care of my gluten intolerance.”February 2023
What to Avoid (1)
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Black truffle strozzapreti Net −1
“My husband had the black truffle strozzapreti 245aed (£55). It was an average dish and did not arrive hot. It was nothing exceptional.”
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Critical review excerpts
“My husband had the black truffle strozzapreti 245aed (£55). It was an average dish and did not arrive hot. It was nothing exceptional.”June 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve centrally. When booking, ask for a middle table so the stage is easier to see; side tables received poor sightlines.
Arrive later. For the full show programme, one diner suggested arriving after 9 or 9:30pm.
Check charges. Confirm what sides are included before ordering: a diner was charged for fries after being told the steak came with a side.
Plan parking. Budget AED 50 for valet; one review says this fee still applied even after the restaurant stamped the parking card.
Expect smoking. Smoking is allowed inside, so this may not suit guests who prefer a smoke-free dining room.
Ask celebrations. If you are marking an occasion, ask about table-side dancers, sparkling candles and a centre-screen photo when reserving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Habtoor City
Business Bay, Dubai
Common Concerns
Poor sightlines
Some tables have a blocked view of the stage, forcing diners to stand to see the performances.
Loud music
Music between shows can be loud enough that conversation requires shouting.
Cold dishes
One diner reported that the steak and black truffle strozzapreti arrived cold, while another said a main course was served cold.
Premium pricing
A detailed review felt the prices were high relative to the food and service, including a disputed side charge.
Tight tables
The dining room can feel crowded, with limited spacing between adjacent tables and movement around them.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
380aed
steak
“I ordered the steak for 380aed and was asked what side would I like, and he listed truffle fries, asparagus, broccoli etc”Google review · June 2022
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LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
Taikun Dubai is a dinner-and-show restaurant in Business Bay, set in a boutique hotel with lounge booths and a polished, theatrical atmosphere. You can come for dinner, drinks and entertainment rather than a quiet meal: reviews describe dancers, singers, acrobats, table-side magic and live performances, sometimes continuing for three to four hours. Later, the room can take on a club feel with a DJ and dancing.
The food gets plenty of praise, with truffle pasta, black cod miso, wasabi tuna rolls, salmon and desserts among the more specifically mentioned choices. Service is usually described as attentive and friendly, and reviewers noted thoughtful handling of allergies and dietary requests. Shisha is also available, while Wednesday’s Arabic night was reported to include singing, acrobatics and dancing.
There are a few practical catches. Table position matters: guests seated away from the centre sometimes struggled to see the stage, so ask about sightlines when booking. Music can be extremely loud between shows, and smoking is allowed indoors.
Prices are premium; one review reported AED 380 for steak and AED 245 for black truffle strozzapreti, while another flagged an AED 50 valet charge despite a stamped parking card. The experience suits celebrations and lively group evenings more than intimate conversation.