Sapporo ramen
Sapporo ramen is repeatedly described as rich, comforting and flavourful, with one regular calling it their go-to bowl.
Wokyo Noodle Bar - Motor City
Motor City
Wokyo Noodle Bar is a Japanese noodle spot in Motor City where you can customise a bowl with different noodles, sauces and proteins. Reviews especially point to the Sapporo ramen, chicken gyoza and welcoming menu guidance for first-time visitors.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
909 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Custom bowls
You can mix noodle types, sauces and proteins, with sauce tasting available before you commit to a flavour.
Helpful staff
Staff regularly explain the menu and recommend dishes, which makes the build-your-own format easier for first-time guests.
Fresh noodles
Reviewers mention springy, perfectly cooked noodles and food prepared quickly in an open kitchen.
Generous portions
Several diners found the noodle portions filling, including one reviewer who could not finish the ramen.
Chicken gyoza
Chicken gyoza gets specific praise for juicy filling and a crisp bottom, making it a strong starter choice.
Japanese setting
The open kitchen, Japanese-style interior and relaxed atmosphere make the meal feel more like an experience than a quick counter stop.
Easy parking
One reviewer found underground parking particularly convenient for a visit by car.
What to Eat at Wokyo Noodle Bar - Motor City 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 Wokyo Noodle Bar - Motor City, 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 Wokyo Noodle Bar - Motor City, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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K pop chicken Net +4
“The K pop chicken is nice as well, crunchy, tender and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“The K pop chicken is nice as well, crunchy, tender and tasty.”February 2026
“Korean K pop Chicken - tasty but spicy.”March 2026
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Chicken gyozas Net +3
“The chicken gyozas were very juicy and a great choice for a starter.”
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“The chicken gyozas were very juicy and a great choice for a starter.”June 2024
“And the Chicken Gyozas were absolutely wonderful and the sauce complemented it amazingly.”December 2025
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Sapporo ramen Net +3
“Been one of my favorite spots in Dubai forever. Whenever I’m there I have to get a bowl of Sapporo ramen! So comforting so good. We got the Singapore noodles this time, and some gyoza too. But truly nothing beats the ramen.”
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“Been one of my favorite spots in Dubai forever. Whenever I’m there I have to get a bowl of Sapporo ramen! So comforting so good. We got the Singapore noodles this time, and some gyoza too. But truly nothing beats the ramen.”September 2025
“Ordered Sapporo ramen and shoyu soup noodles, quite nice flavours with the noodles texture. I had ramen and my wife had the soba noodles.”January 2026
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Gyoza Net +2
“We had Gyoza - very fresh. Best I had in Dubai. Could do with less salt though.”
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“We had Gyoza - very fresh. Best I had in Dubai. Could do with less salt though.”March 2026
“The crispy chicken was so juicy with a delicious sauce, and the gyoza had that perfect crispy bottom with a flavorful filling.”July 2026
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Matcha ice cream Net +2
“Their dumplings, Kpop chicken, hibiscus tea, and matcha ice cream are exceptional.”
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Review excerpts
“Their dumplings, Kpop chicken, hibiscus tea, and matcha ice cream are exceptional.”April 2024
“We only tried the matcha and milk tea ice cream, but they were both delicious and well balanced in flavor.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (18)
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“Bangkok” buckwheat noodles Net +1
“My go to dish is the “Bangkok” with buckwheat noodles. The bowl is packed full of flavour with a light heat that perfectly rounds off the dish.”
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“My go to dish is the “Bangkok” with buckwheat noodles. The bowl is packed full of flavour with a light heat that perfectly rounds off the dish.”October 2025
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Beef udon noodles seoul style Net +1
“Food was very delicious. I had the Sapporo ramen with miso broth, mild spicy and my wife had a beef udon noodles seoul style. Both the dry and soup noodles was bursting with flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“Food was very delicious. I had the Sapporo ramen with miso broth, mild spicy and my wife had a beef udon noodles seoul style. Both the dry and soup noodles was bursting with flavor.”October 2025
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Chicken global Net +1
“I also had the chicken global and it was delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“I also had the chicken global and it was delicious.”October 2025
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Chocolate mochi Net +1
“The Chocolate Mochi was also very nice and chewy and also not too sweet, perfect fudge level.”
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“The Chocolate Mochi was also very nice and chewy and also not too sweet, perfect fudge level.”December 2025
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Crispy chicken Net +1
“The crispy chicken was so juicy with a delicious sauce, and the gyoza had that perfect crispy bottom with a flavorful filling.”
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“The crispy chicken was so juicy with a delicious sauce, and the gyoza had that perfect crispy bottom with a flavorful filling.”July 2026
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Edamame Net +1
“Edamame served chilled in plastic cup we loved it”
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Review excerpts
“Edamame served chilled in plastic cup we loved it”January 2026
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Egg noodles with chiken and vegetable Net +1
“The egg noodles with chiken and vegetable is so good especially their signature sauce .. recommend”
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“The egg noodles with chiken and vegetable is so good especially their signature sauce .. recommend”June 2026
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Laksa Net +1
“I was missing so much Laksa from singapore and here they are doing it. Very good! Totally recommend if you look for a good Laksa in Dubai”
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“I was missing so much Laksa from singapore and here they are doing it. Very good! Totally recommend if you look for a good Laksa in Dubai”September 2024
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Laksa soup with rice stick noodles and beef Net +1
“I had the Laksa soup with rice stick noodles and beef. This was recommended by the team there and it was amazing.”
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“I had the Laksa soup with rice stick noodles and beef. This was recommended by the team there and it was amazing.”October 2025
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Milk ice cream Net +1
“We tried the ramen which was delicious. For dessert we were recommended the milk ice cream which was unreal.”
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“We tried the ramen which was delicious. For dessert we were recommended the milk ice cream which was unreal.”November 2025
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Milk tea ice cream Net +1
“We only tried the matcha and milk tea ice cream, but they were both delicious and well balanced in flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“We only tried the matcha and milk tea ice cream, but they were both delicious and well balanced in flavor.”February 2026
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Miso ramen Net +1
“the miso ramen is good i recommend”
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“the miso ramen is good i recommend”April 2026
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Miso vegan soup noodles Net +1
“WE ordered Miso Vegan soup noodles 🍜, it tasted so good.”
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“WE ordered Miso Vegan soup noodles 🍜, it tasted so good.”November 2025
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Osaka udon noodle beef wok Net +1
“And we also had the Osaka udon noodle beef wok which was cooked to perfection and all the flavors complemented each other perfectly.”
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Review excerpts
“And we also had the Osaka udon noodle beef wok which was cooked to perfection and all the flavors complemented each other perfectly.”December 2025
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Sapporo ramen with miso broth Net +1
“Food was very delicious. I had the Sapporo ramen with miso broth, mild spicy and my wife had a beef udon noodles seoul style. Both the dry and soup noodles was bursting with flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was very delicious. I had the Sapporo ramen with miso broth, mild spicy and my wife had a beef udon noodles seoul style. Both the dry and soup noodles was bursting with flavor.”October 2025
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Shoyu soup noodles Net +1
“Ordered Sapporo ramen and shoyu soup noodles, quite nice flavours with the noodles texture. I had ramen and my wife had the soba noodles.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered Sapporo ramen and shoyu soup noodles, quite nice flavours with the noodles texture. I had ramen and my wife had the soba noodles.”January 2026
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Tteok-bokki Net +1
“The Tteok-Bokki was also delicious so soft and pleasantly chewy but might be spicy for some, however we enjoyed it.”
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“The Tteok-Bokki was also delicious so soft and pleasantly chewy but might be spicy for some, however we enjoyed it.”December 2025
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Laksa soup Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“However, the food didn’t quite meet my expectations. I’ve had better ramen, and the laksa soup was just okay for the price.”
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Drinks 2
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Iced tea Net +2
“The iced tea is so authentic hibiscus 🌺”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The iced tea is so authentic hibiscus 🌺”June 2026
“Their dumplings, Kpop chicken, hibiscus tea, and matcha ice cream are exceptional.”April 2024
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Ice matcha soy latte Net +1
“I highly recommend the ice matcha soy latte, being lactose intolerant usually means that the drinks don’t taste as good however this was delicious.”
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“I highly recommend the ice matcha soy latte, being lactose intolerant usually means that the drinks don’t taste as good however this was delicious.”June 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Chicken ramen Net −1
“We ordered the chicken ramen, and the noodles were still uncooked.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the chicken ramen, and the noodles were still uncooked.”May 2026
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Egg noodle ramen Net −1
“The egg noodle ramen also did not taste good at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The egg noodle ramen also did not taste good at all.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Taste sauces. Use the sauce platter or ask to taste sauces first; this helps you choose between spicy, sweet-sour and other flavours.
Allow time. Build in more than 20 minutes for food during some visits, especially as takeaway orders may add pressure to the kitchen.
Check spice. Ask about heat before ordering K-pop chicken or similar dishes; one diner found the Korean chicken hot enough to need water.
Use parking. If you are driving, check the underground parking, which a customer found easy to use.
Bring children. Families can make use of the play area and kids menu, both mentioned by diners.
Ask for guidance. First-time diners should ask staff to explain the menu and recommend a dish, as several reviewers found that especially helpful.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Motor City, Ribbon Mall, Building 1, Shop 6
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven cooking
One Motor City visit had uncooked chicken ramen noodles and an extremely salty broth, suggesting consistency can vary.
Long waits
Two reviews report waits of more than 20 minutes, including about 30 minutes when the restaurant initially was not busy.
Counter ordering
Guests need to return to the front desk to order, which one reviewer found inconvenient for larger groups or families.
Price concerns
A reviewer comparing the ramen with Japanese versions considered it pricey at around 70 AED, while another felt Dubai prices were much higher than Tokyo.
Limited add-ons
There is no option to add extra noodles; big eaters may need to order another full noodle dish.
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The Bottom Line
Wokyo Noodle Bar in Motor City is a casual Japanese noodle restaurant built around customisation. You choose the noodle, sauce and protein, or order a soup such as Sapporo ramen, laksa or miso ramen. Chicken gyoza is another dependable-sounding choice, with reviews mentioning juicy filling and a crisp base.
The strongest reason to visit is the combination of flavour and friendly guidance. Staff commonly explain the menu, recommend dishes and sometimes let diners taste sauces before choosing. The open kitchen adds something to watch, while the setting is described as cosy, clean and relaxed.
Portions are often generous enough to leave diners full, and underground parking is reported to be easy. There are a few practical cautions. Food has taken more than 20 minutes in some visits, and one diner waited roughly 30 minutes despite a quiet start.
Ordering is done at the front desk rather than through table service, which may be less convenient for larger groups. Spice levels deserve a check, particularly for K-pop chicken, and a reviewer reported uncooked noodles and very salty ramen on one disappointing visit. Prices can also feel high compared with Japan, with one review putting ramen at around 70 AED.
Families may appreciate the play area and kids menu.