Friendly service
Reviews repeatedly describe the crew as warm, attentive and quick to handle requests, including refills and bills.
Teriyaki Boy
Deira
Teriyaki Boy is an Asian restaurant in Deira serving Japanese-infused comfort food, including chicken teriyaki bento, Paitan Ramen and sizzling steaks. Reviews also point to quick service, friendly staff and a welcoming dining room, making it a practical choice for an affordable meal or takeaway.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
2,993 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick meals
Several diners say food arrived promptly, including one visit where it was served faster than expected.
Affordable sets
The Kazoku set for three included teriyaki chicken, beef teppanyaki, vegetables, sushi, rice and iced tea for around AED 100.
Good chicken katsu
One diner specifically praised the well-breaded chicken katsu for staying moist inside, with fresh coleslaw and a complementary sauce.
Welcoming atmosphere
Reviews describe the Al Ghurair dining room as comfortable, clean and pleasant for sitting with friends or family.
Delivery quality
A delivery order arrived in good condition with well-presented dishes, including beef teppanyaki donburi and chicken katsu.
Monday deals
Selected menu items have been reported as part of Monday BOGO offers, giving regulars a reason to return that day.
What to Eat at Teriyaki Boy 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 Teriyaki Boy, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Teriyaki Boy, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Chicken teriyaki Net +4
“1. 2 Chicken teriyaki which was amazing, tastes like honey glazed chicken”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“1. 2 Chicken teriyaki which was amazing, tastes like honey glazed chicken”April 2023
“We had Chicken Teriyaki & Sizzling steak. The food was amazing! 11/10 for food and customer service!”May 2023
Honorable mentions (24)
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Baked sushi Net +1
“Cajun Seafood is a must try as well as their baked sushi. Indeed, recommendable! Superb👌”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Cajun Seafood is a must try as well as their baked sushi. Indeed, recommendable! Superb👌”November 2022
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Beef kimchi rice Net +1
“However, I opted for the beef kimchi rice, which turned out to be a satisfying choice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“However, I opted for the beef kimchi rice, which turned out to be a satisfying choice.”January 2024
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Beef strips teriyaki bento Net +1
“Beef strips teriyaki bento ❤❤❤ one of my favorite in this restaurant.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Beef strips teriyaki bento ❤❤❤ one of my favorite in this restaurant.”April 2022
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Beef teppanyaki Net +1
“2. Beef Teppanyaki which is also well cooked beef with onion and all. It was also tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“2. Beef Teppanyaki which is also well cooked beef with onion and all. It was also tasty.”April 2023
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Beef teppanyaki donburi with tori karaage Net +1
“1) Beef Teppanyaki Donburi with Tori Karaage (a true flavor explosion!)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“1) Beef Teppanyaki Donburi with Tori Karaage (a true flavor explosion!)”January 2024
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Bibimbap Net +1
“we tried the bibimbap and cheese Beef.👌👌👌 Top and dwayne are the servers, food was faster than expected.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“we tried the bibimbap and cheese Beef.👌👌👌 Top and dwayne are the servers, food was faster than expected.”October 2023
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Cajun seafood Net +1
“Cajun Seafood is a must try as well as their baked sushi. Indeed, recommendable! Superb👌”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Cajun Seafood is a must try as well as their baked sushi. Indeed, recommendable! Superb👌”November 2022
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Chicken katsu Net +1
“Chicken katsu is well breaded, it is not dry inside.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken katsu is well breaded, it is not dry inside.”August 2022
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Chicken katsu with gyoza Net +1
“2) Chicken Katsu with Gyoza (perfection on a plate), and the comforting”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“2) Chicken Katsu with Gyoza (perfection on a plate), and the comforting”January 2024
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Chicken sisig Net +1
“The chicken sisig is a must try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken sisig is a must try.”January 2024
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Chicken teriyaki bento Net +1
“I ordered chicken teriyaki bento and brownie for dessert. This is not the first time that I’ve been to this restaurant; the service has always been consistent and the taste of the food is above expectations.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered chicken teriyaki bento and brownie for dessert. This is not the first time that I’ve been to this restaurant; the service has always been consistent and the taste of the food is above expectations.”June 2021
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Coleslaw Net +1
“The coleslaw was fresh and the sauce is well-coordinated it enhances the taste of the chicken.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The coleslaw was fresh and the sauce is well-coordinated it enhances the taste of the chicken.”August 2022
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Crying tiger steak Net +1
“The Sizzlin Alfredo Pasta and Crying Tiger Steak were nothing short of culinary brilliance.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Sizzlin Alfredo Pasta and Crying Tiger Steak were nothing short of culinary brilliance.”January 2024
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French fries Net +1
“(sizzling ),loved the sushi as well ,French fries very different but taste good .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“(sizzling ),loved the sushi as well ,French fries very different but taste good .”October 2021
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Gohan Net +1
“5. 3 Gohan, which is white rice, good combo with chicken teriyaki”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“5. 3 Gohan, which is white rice, good combo with chicken teriyaki”April 2023
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Group meal Net +1
“We pick the group meal, it is delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We pick the group meal, it is delicious.”September 2023
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Kazoku for3 Net +1
“We ordered Kazoku for3. It comes with 1. 2 Chicken teriyaki which was amazing, tastes like honey glazed chicken”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered Kazoku for3. It comes with 1. 2 Chicken teriyaki which was amazing, tastes like honey glazed chicken”April 2023
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Paitan ramen Net +1
“I like their Paitan Ramen as well which has quite distinguish taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I like their Paitan Ramen as well which has quite distinguish taste.”February 2024
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Sizzlin alfredo pasta Net +1
“The Sizzlin Alfredo Pasta and Crying Tiger Steak were nothing short of culinary brilliance.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Sizzlin Alfredo Pasta and Crying Tiger Steak were nothing short of culinary brilliance.”January 2024
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Sizzling steak Net +1
“We had Chicken Teriyaki & Sizzling steak. The food was amazing! 11/10 for food and customer service!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had Chicken Teriyaki & Sizzling steak. The food was amazing! 11/10 for food and customer service!”May 2023
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Turon Net +1
“Their turon is so delightful, served with ice cream on top! 🤤😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their turon is so delightful, served with ice cream on top! 🤤😋”July 2022
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Yasami itami Net +1
“3. Yasami Itami, which is stir fry vegetables and it was perfect.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“3. Yasami Itami, which is stir fry vegetables and it was perfect.”April 2023
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California rolls Net 0
Mixed feedback
“With the exception of the California Rolls the rest were all dissapointment after dissapointment.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“With the exception of the California Rolls the rest were all dissapointment after dissapointment.”July 2022
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Egg drop soup Net 0
Mixed feedback
“3) Egg Drop Soup 🍲 – all enjoyed from the comfort of home.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“3) Egg Drop Soup 🍲 – all enjoyed from the comfort of home.”January 2024
Drinks 1
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Ice tea Net +2
“He even gave me a free ice tea when I mentioned it’s one of the beverages on the menu I like the most.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“He even gave me a free ice tea when I mentioned it’s one of the beverages on the menu I like the most.”September 2023
“4) And let's not forget the ice tea – hands down one of the best I've ever had! 🥤”January 2024
What to Avoid (4)
Food 3
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Beef dumplings Net −1
“I ordered the California Rolls, Avocado smoothie, Beef Dumplings and beef bulgogi with the "kimchi rice". With the exception of the California Rolls the rest were all dissapointment after dissapointment.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the California Rolls, Avocado smoothie, Beef Dumplings and beef bulgogi with the "kimchi rice". With the exception of the California Rolls the rest were all dissapointment after dissapointment.”July 2022
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Kimchi rice Net −1
“I ordered the California Rolls, Avocado smoothie, Beef Dumplings and beef bulgogi with the "kimchi rice". With the exception of the California Rolls the rest were all dissapointment after dissapointment.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the California Rolls, Avocado smoothie, Beef Dumplings and beef bulgogi with the "kimchi rice". With the exception of the California Rolls the rest were all dissapointment after dissapointment.”July 2022
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Beef bulgogi Net −2
“The worst was the beef bulgogi. It was like it was prepared within two minutes and got the finishing touch at the bar. There was loads of sugar in the beef and it was so tough I had to stop eating after one bite.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“The worst was the beef bulgogi. It was like it was prepared within two minutes and got the finishing touch at the bar. There was loads of sugar in the beef and it was so tough I had to stop eating after one bite.”July 2022
“The Bulgogi was also terrible. It was burnt! The kimchi didn't even taste or smell like kimchi, more like bland, soggy greens. The rice was also dry and the serving was barely a cup!”November 2021
Drinks 1
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Avocado smoothie Net −1
“I ordered the California Rolls, Avocado smoothie, Beef Dumplings and beef bulgogi with the "kimchi rice". With the exception of the California Rolls the rest were all dissapointment after dissapointment.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the California Rolls, Avocado smoothie, Beef Dumplings and beef bulgogi with the "kimchi rice". With the exception of the California Rolls the rest were all dissapointment after dissapointment.”July 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Monday. If your schedule allows, check the selected-menu BOGO offer on Monday before ordering.
Check soup. Ask for the egg drop soup to be served hot; one diner received it warm to cold.
Share ramen. A ramen can reportedly fill one very hungry diner or be shared by two people when appetites are smaller.
Check the bill. Review the bill before leaving, as one diner said the staff did not clearly explain that it included several meal components.
Consider takeout. Delivery has been praised for arriving well presented and in good condition, so takeaway is worth considering.
Ask availability. If you have a specific favourite, confirm it is available first: one diner found beef curry rice missing from the menu.
Plan the visit
Practical details
3 Al Rigga Rd
Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Inconsistent ramen
One diner found the ramen salty, with chicken that smelled unpleasant, while another reported soggy noodles and lukewarm soup.
Cold soup
The egg drop soup was reported as warm to cold rather than properly hot.
Tough bulgogi
A review described the beef bulgogi as overly sweet and so tough that the diner stopped after one bite.
Slow attention
One solo diner waited 10 minutes before being approached, while another review mentioned delays caused by staff passing orders between each other.
Sushi concern
One customer disliked the California rolls because they had what was described as a raw taste.
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The Bottom Line
Teriyaki Boy is a casual Asian restaurant in Deira with a menu that moves between Japanese-infused dishes and Filipino-influenced comfort food. Chicken teriyaki bento, Paitan Ramen, beef kimchi rice and sizzling steaks are among the dishes reviewers actually ordered. There is also a Kazoku set for three, which one group said cost around AED 100 and included several mains, sushi, rice and iced tea.
The restaurant gets especially strong marks for its people. Diners describe the crew as approachable and attentive, with quick service, prompt refills and a welcoming atmosphere. The Al Ghurair branch is repeatedly described as clean and comfortable, and delivery has been praised for arriving well presented and in good condition.
Selected menu items have also been reported under Monday BOGO offers. Consistency is the main caution. One review found the ramen salty and the chicken unpleasant-smelling; another received egg drop soup that was warm to cold.
A separate diner found the beef bulgogi overly sweet and tough, while a 2021 review criticised soggy ramen noodles, tough beef and a AED 32 price for the Premium Ramen. Check dish availability and your bill, and ask for soup hot if ordering it.