Sushi Choice
Sushi sets can be adjusted with the chef if you want to swap items to suit your taste.
Tsunami, The Springs Souk
Dubai
Tsunami at The Springs Souk is a casual Japanese restaurant centred on sushi, sashimi and cooked dishes such as chicken teppanyaki. Reviews describe attractive presentation, a family-friendly setting and occasional flexibility to swap items in sushi sets, though service and consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
170 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cooked Dishes
Chicken teppanyaki and teriyaki beef both received strong praise, with the chicken sauce pairing well with steamed rice.
Presentation
Several diners specifically praise the presentation, including sushi and sashimi dishes.
Family Friendly
Children enjoyed the sushi, and one reviewer called it a favourite for their four-year-old.
Parking
The Springs Souk location is convenient, with underground parking mentioned by a returning diner.
Fresh Option
Some reviews describe fresh sushi and sashimi, including salmon sashimi and sushi rolls praised for their taste.
What to Eat at Tsunami, The Springs Souk 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 Tsunami, The Springs Souk, 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 Tsunami, The Springs Souk got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Assorted sushi selection Net +1
“Simple and very good. We had chicken ramen for sharing, and assorted sushi selection.”
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Review excerpts
“Simple and very good. We had chicken ramen for sharing, and assorted sushi selection.”December 2022
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Chicken ramen Net +1
“Simple and very good. We had chicken ramen for sharing, and assorted sushi selection.”
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Review excerpts
“Simple and very good. We had chicken ramen for sharing, and assorted sushi selection.”December 2022
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Chicken teppanyaki Net +1
“We ordered Chicken Teppanyaki and Seafood Noodle plus some maki. All are terrific. My favorite was Chicken Teppanyaki and its sauce is so tasty which goes really good with steamed rice.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Chicken Teppanyaki and Seafood Noodle plus some maki. All are terrific. My favorite was Chicken Teppanyaki and its sauce is so tasty which goes really good with steamed rice.”January 2021
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Grill octopus Net +1
“Very tasty sushi, amazing grill octopus, nice simple place definitely will visit again .. worth the visit”
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“Very tasty sushi, amazing grill octopus, nice simple place definitely will visit again .. worth the visit”October 2021
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Island cave salad Net +1
“The island cave salad is a super hit....”
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“The island cave salad is a super hit....”January 2019
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Japanese cheesecake Net +1
“We also had the Japanese cheesecake which was nice and fluffy and not very sweet”
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Review excerpts
“We also had the Japanese cheesecake which was nice and fluffy and not very sweet”May 2019
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Seafood noodle Net +1
“We ordered Chicken Teppanyaki and Seafood Noodle plus some maki. All are terrific.”
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“We ordered Chicken Teppanyaki and Seafood Noodle plus some maki. All are terrific.”January 2021
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Tepenyaki chicken Net +1
“Good sushi. We also ordered tepenyaki chicken and teriyaki beef. Both were amazing”
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Review excerpts
“Good sushi. We also ordered tepenyaki chicken and teriyaki beef. Both were amazing”September 2020
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Teppanyaki seafood Net +1
“Tried teppanyaki seafood and shrimps 🍤 😋 was good ..”
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Review excerpts
“Tried teppanyaki seafood and shrimps 🍤 😋 was good ..”October 2021
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Teriyaki beef Net +1
“Good sushi. We also ordered tepenyaki chicken and teriyaki beef. Both were amazing”
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Review excerpts
“Good sushi. We also ordered tepenyaki chicken and teriyaki beef. Both were amazing”September 2020
Honorable mentions (3)
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Teriyaki salmon Net +1
“First time I appreciate the Teriyaki Salmon that much, they cook it perfectly. Nice dish and welcoming stuff. 👍”
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Review excerpts
“First time I appreciate the Teriyaki Salmon that much, they cook it perfectly. Nice dish and welcoming stuff. 👍”April 2019
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Tuna with avocado Net +1
“We tried the womens mistake and the Tuna with avocado, both were good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the womens mistake and the Tuna with avocado, both were good”May 2019
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Womens mistake Net +1
“We tried the womens mistake and the Tuna with avocado, both were good”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the womens mistake and the Tuna with avocado, both were good”May 2019
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Fried banana Net −1
“We went using the Entertainer so we only get to use it for the Teppanyaki selection. We had fried octopus for appetizer & fried banana for dessert. Though the restaurant has a nice set up and ambience however the food is not up to the mark, in fact disappointing. The tastes are bland no wow factor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We went using the Entertainer so we only get to use it for the Teppanyaki selection. We had fried octopus for appetizer & fried banana for dessert. Though the restaurant has a nice set up and ambience however the food is not up to the mark, in fact disappointing. The tastes are bland no wow factor.”October 2020
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Fried octopus Net −1
“We went using the Entertainer so we only get to use it for the Teppanyaki selection. We had fried octopus for appetizer & fried banana for dessert. Though the restaurant has a nice set up and ambience however the food is not up to the mark, in fact disappointing. The tastes are bland no wow factor.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We went using the Entertainer so we only get to use it for the Teppanyaki selection. We had fried octopus for appetizer & fried banana for dessert. Though the restaurant has a nice set up and ambience however the food is not up to the mark, in fact disappointing. The tastes are bland no wow factor.”October 2020
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Spicy tuna temaki Net −1
“Further, it wasn't very good and the Spicy Tuna Temaki was plain awful.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Further, it wasn't very good and the Spicy Tuna Temaki was plain awful.”March 2020
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Teppanyaki selection Net −1
“We went using the Entertainer so we only get to use it for the Teppanyaki selection. We had fried octopus for appetizer & fried banana for dessert.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We went using the Entertainer so we only get to use it for the Teppanyaki selection. We had fried octopus for appetizer & fried banana for dessert.”October 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. Go outside busy delivery periods if timing matters; reviews describe very long waits when the restaurant is packed or delivery-heavy.
Customise Sets. Ask the chef whether set items can be changed to match your preferences before the order is prepared.
Check Discounts. If you plan to use Entertainer, check the terms first: one review says it applied to the teppanyaki selection, not sushi.
Check Bill. Confirm the price of smaller dishes before ordering, particularly poke bowls, after a reported AED 47 charge for a tiny portion.
Use Parking. The Springs Souk branch has underground parking, which can make a dine-in visit easier.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Afnan Street The Springs Souk
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Long waits are a recurring concern; one table waited almost 40 minutes for miso soup and cucumber rolls.
Inconsistent Quality
Reviews range from excellent sushi to dry sushi, sticky rice and chewy rolls, suggesting uneven execution.
Value Concerns
Some diners consider the pricing high for the setting and portion size, including a complaint about a tiny poke bowl.
Delivery Delays
A review reports that dine-in guests were told food could take at least 1 hour 45 minutes during a heavy delivery period.
Crab Sticks
One diner objected that crab sticks, rather than crab meat, were used in sushi.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Aed 47
tiny poke bowl
“Aed 47 for a tiny poke bowl!”Google review · August 2023
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The Bottom Line
Tsunami is a casual Japanese restaurant at The Springs Souk, with sushi as the main draw and cooked options for anyone who wants more than rolls. Reviews mention sashimi, chicken teppanyaki, teriyaki beef and Japanese cheesecake, while families have said children enjoyed the sushi. The chef may also let you swap items in a set combination, so it is worth asking before ordering.
The strongest reports describe fresh, well-presented sushi, tasty sauces and a cosy, welcoming setting. The Springs Souk location is convenient, and one diner specifically mentioned underground parking. It can work for a relaxed family meal or a quick local sushi fix, but expectations should be calibrated: several customers describe the food as standard rather than distinctive, and others found the sushi dry, the rice too sticky or the rolls chewy.
Service is the main practical risk. Reviews describe forgotten items, slow preparation and waits approaching 40 minutes, with especially severe delays when delivery orders were busy. Visit outside peak periods if you are on a schedule.
Pricing opinions are mixed, from reasonable lunch deals to complaints that portions do not justify the bill; one diner reported AED 47 for a tiny poke bowl. If using a dining discount, check whether it covers your chosen dishes, as Entertainer was reported to apply to teppanyaki but not sushi.
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