Wakame Dubai

Name: Wakame Dubai
Address: 3rd Floor – Sofitel Dubai Downtown - Sheikh Zayed Rd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142246663

Downtown Dubai

Asian restaurant 04 224 6663

Wakame Dubai is an Asian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with a bar, main dining area and private dining room. Reviews point to sushi and maki, inventive vegan choices, and hands-on sushi-making classes, making it a place for an elegant dinner, a small celebration or a food-focused activity.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

898 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Vegan menu

A separate vegan menu includes creative choices such as mushroom bao and devilled eggplant maki.

Private dining

The curtained private room can host group events; one office lunch for nine used its screen for team games.

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What to Eat at Wakame Dubai

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Wakame Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Firecracker roses maki Net +2

“We were little bit disappointed with the maki rolls , but i would recommend trying firecracker roses roll , we tried the wagyu truffle dim sum too”
Rock shrimp tempura Net +2

“Overall recommended! Oh the rock shrimp tempura is something you should definitely order when here”
Wagyu sando Net +2

“My favorite are: japanese eggplant & burrata (must), wagyu sando and the sushi and maki platter”

Honorable mentions (27)

Blackmore wagyu striploin 9 steak Net +1

“For mains, ordered the Blackmore Wagyu striploin 9 steak which was very succulent with a melt in the mouth taste. The sauce and mushrooms definitely helped to enhance the dish. Pricey but I guess good wagyu steak does come at a price.”
Calamari Net +1

“We liked our choices, Crispy Duck Salad, Shrimp and Scallops Siu Mai, softshell crabs, and Calamari. Both the salad and siu mai were great! The calamari is different than what I had encountered in the past, they do not have as a heavy coating than others.”
Calamari hotpot Net +1

“The Calamari hotpot was the best I’ve had anywhere and the wagu sliders were sensational!”
Carpaccio Net +1

“The carpaccio is amazing. Specially the tuna.”
Crispy chicken bao Net +1

“We ordered: Crunchy prawn tempura, Crispy duck salad, Crispy Chicken Bao, and Rock Shrimp Tempura. Everything is a must try!”
Crispy chicken bao buns Net +1

“Ordered the crispy chicken bao buns, the firecracker roses maki for starters. The bao buns were lovely and crispy and made me wanting more.”
Crispy sushi rolls Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious; the crispy sushi rolls were packed with flavor, and the noodles were fresh and perfectly seasoned.”
Crunchy prawn tempura Net +1

“We ordered: Crunchy prawn tempura, Crispy duck salad, Crispy Chicken Bao, and Rock Shrimp Tempura. Everything is a must try!”
Devilled eggplant maki Net +1

“The mushroom bao, devilled eggplant maki and the raspberry chocolate cake were outstanding.”
Egg plant salad with burrata Net +1

“We tried a lot of stuff; most memorable were the egg plant salad with burrata, wagyu sando, karubi beef hotpot, and the cheesecake. (Not pictured)”
Flamed g9 wagyu nigiri Net +1

“All dishes were delicious, special mention to the salad and to the Flamed g9 wagyu nigiri.”
Hot pots Net +1

“They have the best vegan asian menu in Dubai, the sushi is absolutely amazing and the hot pots is mouth watering! Wish we could eat there every day! Delicious every single time!”
Japanese eggplant & burrata Net +1

“My favorite are: japanese eggplant & burrata (must), wagyu sando and the sushi and maki platter”
Karubi beef hotpot Net +1

“We tried a lot of stuff; most memorable were the egg plant salad with burrata, wagyu sando, karubi beef hotpot, and the cheesecake. (Not pictured)”
Lychee tini Net +1

“I love the lychee tini, it’s not too sweet and so refreshing.”
Maki Net +1

“Maki was delicious.”
Mushroom bao Net +1

“The mushroom bao, devilled eggplant maki and the raspberry chocolate cake were outstanding.”
Raspberry chocolate cake Net +1

“The mushroom bao, devilled eggplant maki and the raspberry chocolate cake were outstanding.”
Ribs risotto Net +1

“However, we got the special of ribs risotto and it was very good.”
Seafood rice with prawns and veggie sauce Net +1

“Loved their seafood menu especially the seafood rice with prawns and veggie sauce! Delectable cuisine.”
Shrimp and scallops siu mai Net +1

“We liked our choices, Crispy Duck Salad, Shrimp and Scallops Siu Mai, softshell crabs, and Calamari. Both the salad and siu mai were great!”
Sirloin beef cubes with mushroom Net +1

“My main course was the sirloin beef cubes with mushroom. It was excellent.”
Stir-fried kung pao chicken Net +1

“The stir-fried kung pao chicken was praised by my dinner companion, and the chocolate matcha fondant with green tea center is a culinary masterpiece.”
Sushi and maki platter Net +1

“My favorite are: japanese eggplant & burrata (must), wagyu sando and the sushi and maki platter”
Tuna Net +1

“The carpaccio is amazing. Specially the tuna.”
Wagu sliders Net +1

“The Calamari hotpot was the best I’ve had anywhere and the wagu sliders were sensational!”
Maki rolls Net 0

Mixed feedback

“From the mocktails to maki rolls to main courses, Wakame have always been a safe and reliable choice to take dinner guests to.”

Drinks 2

Chocolate matcha fondant with green tea center Net +1

“The stir-fried kung pao chicken was praised by my dinner companion, and the chocolate matcha fondant with green tea center is a culinary masterpiece.”
Corona beer Net +1

“It went well paired with a corona beer.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Chicken teriyaki Net −1

“The cons : chicken teriyaki was not to our liking, but it may be a matter of personal taste. Nevertheless it was very nicely presented.”
Salmon zukuri Net −1

“It was my first time in Wakame and I ordered a variety of wild salmon Maki's and a salmon Zukuri. I would say there are plenty of restaurants out there serving tastier food.”
Wild salmon maki's Net −1

“It was my first time in Wakame and I ordered a variety of wild salmon Maki's and a salmon Zukuri. I would say there are plenty of restaurants out there serving tastier food.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check vegan labels. Use the separate vegan menu, but check markings carefully: some dishes are vegetarian and contain dairy.

Try lunch. Lunch is often quieter than dinner, and one diner found the four-course business lunch good value.

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Practical details

3rd Floor – Sofitel Dubai Downtown - Sheikh Zayed Rd

Burj Khalifa, Dubai

04 224 6663

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Common Concerns

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Oily seafood

One diner found the wok seafood too oily and did not enjoy it.

Small sliders

The sliders were described as too small and ordinary.

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The Bottom Line

Wakame Dubai is an Asian restaurant in Downtown Dubai that works well for an elegant dinner, a date or a small celebration. You can order sushi and maki, try dishes such as Japanese eggplant with burrata and wagyu sando, or choose from a separate vegan menu with inventive options including mushroom bao and devilled eggplant maki. The room is repeatedly described as cozy, romantic and warmly lit, with soft music that still allows conversation.

For birthdays, office lunches and anniversaries, the private dining room is a useful option: it has curtains for seclusion, and one group used a screen for team games. A sushi masterclass is another draw, with beginners learning three styles of sushi under a chef’s guidance. There are a few caveats.

One diner found the wok seafood too oily and the sliders too small, while another felt some Japanese dishes lacked authenticity and disliked mayonnaise-heavy maki. Ask about toppings if that matters to you. Vegan diners should check the menu markings because some dishes are vegetarian rather than vegan.

Lunch tends to be quieter than dinner, and a reported office group paid 350 AED for a generous set menu. The class review also notes two hours of free valet parking before charges apply.