Yakitate

Name: Yakitate
Address: Al Muraqqabat - Deira - Dubai, Deira, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142595661

Deira

Japanese restaurant Open now 04 259 5661

Yakitate is a Japanese Bakery & Cafe in Deira, combining Japanese meals with a bakery counter and relaxed café setting. Reviews make the Japanese cheesecakes and matcha drinks especially appealing, while bento boxes give visitors a fuller meal option.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,317 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Cheesecakes

The Japanese cheesecakes are repeatedly praised for being soft, light and not overly sweet.

Fresh Bakes

Customers highlight freshly baked bread, cute pastries and a wide range of cakes for takeaway.

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What to Eat at Yakitate

These items at Yakitate got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

Banana butterscotch Net +1

“The banana butterscotch was an interesting dish, with a ripe banana slice covered in soft butterscotch batter, this was fluffy and delicious, and at 9 aed, quite the deal. The sweetness was not overpowering, and the dish is quite filling as well.”
Basque burnt cheesecake Net +1

“We ordered the matcha tiramisu, basque burnt cheesecake, and souffle cheesecake — each one was rich, smooth, and not too sweet, which we really appreciated.”
Bento box a Net +1

“1.The appetizer (bento box A) was delicious i had 6 options and i can say i liked all of them. 8/10”
Blueberry mochi Net +1

“Love blueberry mochi, not so sweet and 😋 yummy”
Buko pandan Net +1

“For drinks, we had the coffee jelly frappe, green tea frappe, mango yogurt, and buko pandan. All were refreshing — especially the coffee jelly, which had a nice balance of creaminess and coffee flavor. The buko pandan was a nice tropical touch, and the mango yogurt was tangy and smooth.”
Caramel flavored millie crepe cake Net +1

“Ordered a whole caramel flavored (off menu) Millie crepe cake for my husband’s birthday. Ordering was so easy via Whatsapp, and staff were super nice and helpful with all questions and requests. Cake arrived right on time and looked amazing! the dedication was written beautifully and most importantly, it tasted so so good!! cant be happier!! thank you so much Yakitate!! ❤️❤️”
Caramel mille cake Net +1

“I had caramel mille cake and milk tea, loved it”
Chicken bento Net +1

“The chicken bento was good and all dishes were filling but the portion size could be adjusted.”
Chocolate oreo cupcakes Net +1

“😋 We finally selected their strawberry 🍓 and chocolate 🍫 Oreo cupcakes! I photographed all to show you guys what we saw 👍😊 Light, fluffy and really delicious the Japanese 🇯🇵 style of baking is hard to resist.”
Honey avocado Net +1

“The Honey Avocado was just out of this world! Wow. I have to come back here to try it again! It was fantastic! The best avocado drink I've had till date.”

Honorable mentions (15)

Hot chocolate Net +1

“We ended with a nice warm cup of hot chocolate which was presented in a nice cup with a candle lit support below. The hot chocolate was just right, and was soothing.”
Japanese cheese cake Net +1

“3.the dessert was Japanese cheese cake and i loved it soooo much 🤤🤤🤤 10/10”
Mango yogurt Net +1

“For drinks, we had the coffee jelly frappe, green tea frappe, mango yogurt, and buko pandan. All were refreshing — especially the coffee jelly, which had a nice balance of creaminess and coffee flavor. The buko pandan was a nice tropical touch, and the mango yogurt was tangy and smooth.”
Matcha mochi adzuki roll cake Net +1

“‘Matcha Mochi Adzuki Roll Cake’: this delectable eat had a myriad of flavours going on.”
Matcha tiramisu Net +1

“We ordered the matcha tiramisu, basque burnt cheesecake, and souffle cheesecake — each one was rich, smooth, and not too sweet, which we really appreciated. The matcha tiramisu stood out with its unique flavor and light texture.”
Original cheesecake Net +1

“For takeaway I've got the original cheesecake and it was delicious, very soft not too sweet, very good one.”
Pikachu cheese tart Net +1

“We finally ordered the Pikachu cheese tart which had a cute Pikachu face on it , and was really delicious, with the chocolate filling and cheese outside combining really well to produce a nice warm flavor. This is recommended and is totally worth it's price at 14 Aed.”
Purple sweet potato mille crepe Net +1

“Here’s what caught our attention, ‘Purple Sweet Potato Mille Crepe’: this goodie is layered with thin slices of decadent cake and cream consisting of Ubé- soft, moist and spongy is what makes it a must have.”
Salmon burger Net +1

“On my last visit I got a salmon burger and my sister a ramen. We also got a cheese cake (the regular one that for me is the best) and some bubble tea. Absolutely delicious and excellent service!!”
Salmon sushi burger Net +1

“I had Salmon sushi burger , taste was very good, their presentation with the food really amazing.”
Souffle cheesecake Net +1

“We ordered the matcha tiramisu, basque burnt cheesecake, and souffle cheesecake — each one was rich, smooth, and not too sweet, which we really appreciated.”
Strawberry oreo cupcakes Net +1

“😋 We finally selected their strawberry 🍓 and chocolate 🍫 Oreo cupcakes! I photographed all to show you guys what we saw 👍😊 Light, fluffy and really delicious the Japanese 🇯🇵 style of baking is hard to resist.”
Sushi burger Net +1

“2.main course (sushi burger) was good also a little hard to eat though. The Mongolian beef noodle was not my cup of tea. But if you like the taste of ginger and a little sweetness this is the dish for you. 6/10”
Taro hot chocolates Net +1

“It’s a cute little gem in the area that doesn’t get too crowded, their cheesecakes are a personal favourite as well as their matcha/taro hot chocolates (a must try imo!)”
Tropical sunshine Net +1

“‘Tropical Sunshine’: this pure blend is all about its freshness and uniqueness. Made of pineapple, peach and spinach blended with ice topped with mint and a slice of grilled pineapple really got us hooked! . We were amazed at how good the flavours of this iced drink was, the fact that it had spinach and the hints of it was just so perfect, not so overpowering and the sweetness of the other fruits balanced it well. This is highly recommended and of course the presentation is right up my alley.”

Drinks 6

Coffee jelly frappe Net +1

“For drinks, we had the coffee jelly frappe, green tea frappe, mango yogurt, and buko pandan. All were refreshing — especially the coffee jelly, which had a nice balance of creaminess and coffee flavor.”
Green tea frappe Net +1

“For drinks, we had the coffee jelly frappe, green tea frappe, mango yogurt, and buko pandan. All were refreshing — especially the coffee jelly, which had a nice balance of creaminess and coffee flavor.”
Matcha hot chocolates Net +1

“It’s a cute little gem in the area that doesn’t get too crowded, their cheesecakes are a personal favourite as well as their matcha/taro hot chocolates (a must try imo!)”
Matcha latte Net +1

“Also the menu is amazing; they do have a wide selection of meals and bento also available for breakfast & lunch 🍱🤩 I've tried just breakfast this time and it was delicious, nicely served good presentation. The matcha latte was excellent, really good taste of the matcha with cute cat drawing on top.”
Passion fruit soda Net +1

“Next up we have ‘Passion Fruit Soda’: we always love the combination of soda topped with ice cream and this was another great slurp.”
Siphoned coffee Net +1

“P.S. Try their siphoned coffee. It has cool presentation and tastes great!”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 5

Banana pastry Net −1

“The tapioca was not up to standard and the banana pastry I ordered was just OK (a bit dry in my honest opinion).”
Chicken katsu Net −1

“The donburi has too much rice, less meat, chicken katsu was not crunchy when served, sauces and flavors were lost.”
Keropi tart Net −1

“We also had the Keropi tart with matcha topping- this too was great in presentation with an emoji design, but the matcha flavor was a bit overpowering to our taste buds.”
Mongolian beef noodle Net −1

“2.main course (sushi burger) was good also a little hard to eat though. The Mongolian beef noodle was not my cup of tea. But if you like the taste of ginger and a little sweetness this is the dish for you. 6/10”
The dragon Net −1

“The Dragon looked spectacular, but it's not the way I want to have my sushi. A one time try but not again.”

Drinks 1

Brown sugar milk tea Net −1

“Brown sugar milk tea was too much milk.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Cheesecake. Include the original Japanese cheesecake in your order; a review describes it as soft and not too sweet.

Explore Bakes. Leave room for the bakery counter, especially if you like cute cakes, breads or pastries for takeaway.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Muraqqabat - Deira - Dubai

Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai

04 259 5661

Mon	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Unanswered Contact

One customer could not reach the restaurant through four listed phone numbers or email when trying to place a large cake and mochi order.

Uneven Mains

A review found one donburi rice-heavy with too little meat and chicken katsu lacking crunch.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

9 aed

banana butterscotch

“The banana butterscotch was an interesting dish, with a ripe banana slice covered in soft butterscotch batter, this was fluffy and delicious, and at 9 aed, quite the deal”

Google review · September 2018

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The Bottom Line

Yakitate is a Japanese Bakery & Cafe in Deira where you can sit down for Japanese meals, pick up freshly baked pastries or make a dessert-and-drink stop. The clearest draws in the reviews are the Japanese cheesecake, matcha latte, bento boxes and matcha tiramisu. It is a useful choice when your group cannot agree between a full meal and something sweet.

The bakery side gets the most specific praise. The original cheesecake is described as soft and not too sweet, while the matcha latte has a strong matcha flavour and a cat drawing on top. Bento boxes are reported as generous and good value, and the menu also reaches into ramen, sushi and inventive items such as a salmon sushi burger.

The setting is cozy and comfortable, with indoor and outdoor seating mentioned. It is inside or beside Al Ghurair Centre, with reviews noting two entrances, including one from the mall and a main exterior entrance. Staff are usually described as warm and attentive.

There are a few reasons to check details before committing. One recent customer could not get a response for a large cake and mochi order, and another found a donburi rice-heavy with under-crisp katsu. Outdoor seating is more appealing in winter, while bubble tea received one lukewarm review.