Yubi Handroll Bar

Yubi Handroll Bar

Trade Centre

Restaurant Closed 0 501 987 511

Yubi Handroll Bar is a Japanese restaurant in Trade Centre centred on handrolls, with sashimi, nigiri and cooked dishes alongside cocktails and sake. Reviews point to the crispy crab salad and wagyu gyoza as reliable starting points, while the lively music-led setting suits date nights and group dinners.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
654 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Fresh seafood

Sashimi, nigiri and handroll ingredients are repeatedly described as fresh, clean-tasting and carefully prepared.

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Handroll variety

The menu gives diners plenty to compare, from salmon and tuna to hamachi yuzu and wagyu combinations.

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What to Eat at Yubi Handroll Bar

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

Food 4

  1. Crab salad Net +4
    “Really enjoyed my visit to Yubi Handroll! Started with the crab salad and gyoza, both fresh and flavorful.”
  2. Crispy crab salad Net +2
    “The crispy crab salad was fresh, vibrant, and my favorite dish.”
  3. Kagoshima wagyu+shrimp handroll Net +2
    “The Wagyu and shrimp roll were excellent, and honestly, everything we tried was delicious.”
  4. Rock shrimp Net +2
    “The rock shrimps were popular amongst the younger people of the group and those who don’t like raw food.”
Honorable mentions (36)
  1. Akami hand roll Net +1
    “hands down best sushi and hand rolls in Dubai….no Ko-nfusion about that statement. Get the Wagyu Gyoza, the crab salad, the spicy tuna hand roll the akami hand roll and DEF the maki with the scallops!”
  2. Akami with foie gras hand roll Net +1
    “We tried alot of dishes but my personal fave is the akami with foie gras hand roll and the wagyu ramen!”
  3. Baked crab maki Net +1
    “Some dishes have a cool contemporary twist, like the sashimi that’s marinated and flame-grilled with mandarins, and the baked crab maki that’s packed with umami flavor.”
  4. Crab and scallops Net +1
    “I had ordered multiple sashimis + nigiris to try out and my favorite was the crab and scallops, which was absolutely delightful!”
  5. Crab salad with wasabi Net +1
    “I started with the crab salad with wasabi, which was recommended by the server – and it was a perfect recommendation. Fresh, well-balanced and full of flavour.”
  6. Crispy squid Net +1
    “I recommend the following: 1. Kagoshima wagyu+shrimp handroll. 2. Salmon handroll 3. New style sashimi mature (tuna) 4. New style sashimi wagyu (torched) 5. Nigiri Sake toro 6. Crispy crab salad 7. Kagoshima Wagyu Gyoza 8. Crispy squid 9. Taiyaki Sundae icecream 10. Nichibotsu Mocktail (its with ginger and passionfruit)”
  7. Cucumber salad Net +1
    “We ordered cucumber salad which I liked, Gyoza was good as well, but I was a bit disappointed with hand-roll maybe due to the quality of seaweed it was hard to bite.”
  8. Dumpling wagyu Net +1
    “Loved the dumpling wagyu and St. Germain spritz and they have accommodating staff especially Lovely”
  9. Hotate with garlic confit and tuna crisp Net +1
    “Tried three handrolls — hamachi yuzu, hotate garlic confit + tuna crisp, and truffle + Kagoshima wagyu — all delicious and well executed.”
  10. Japanese a5 wagyu nigiri Net +1
    “The Japanese A5 Wagyu nigiri is a must try as well.”
  11. Junmai sake Net +1
    “The rolls go really well with Junmai sake”
  12. Kagoshima wagyu gyoza Net +1
    “I recommend the following: 1. Kagoshima wagyu+shrimp handroll. 2. Salmon handroll 3. New style sashimi mature (tuna) 4. New style sashimi wagyu (torched) 5. Nigiri Sake toro 6. Crispy crab salad 7. Kagoshima Wagyu Gyoza 8. Crispy squid 9. Taiyaki Sundae icecream 10. Nichibotsu Mocktail (its with ginger and passionfruit)”
  13. Maki crab rolls with no scallops Net +1
    “I started with the crab salad which is a 10/10, i also got the nigiri rolls, wagyu gyozas, rock shrimp, maki crab rolls with no scallops, soup, spicy edemame rate each of them a 10.”
  14. Maki with the scallops Net +1
    “hands down best sushi and hand rolls in Dubai….no Ko-nfusion about that statement. Get the Wagyu Gyoza, the crab salad, the spicy tuna hand roll the akami hand roll and DEF the maki with the scallops!”
  15. Maki’s Net +1
    “Beautiful restaurant, great food quality - nice menu selection, the rolls were great and the maki’s too. (We had too many - the crab ones) The drinks were delicious. Staff was nice too.”
  16. Negitoro rolls Net +1
    “It’s a must visit. We got the tuna, salmon and the negitoro rolls. The crab salad is a must too. I enjoyed the sake sashimi but it can be missed for an extra handroll instead”
  17. New style sashimi mature (tuna) Net +1
    “I recommend the following: 1. Kagoshima wagyu+shrimp handroll. 2. Salmon handroll 3. New style sashimi mature (tuna) 4. New style sashimi wagyu (torched) 5. Nigiri Sake toro 6. Crispy crab salad 7. Kagoshima Wagyu Gyoza 8. Crispy squid 9. Taiyaki Sundae icecream 10. Nichibotsu Mocktail (its with ginger and passionfruit)”
  18. New style sashimi wagyu (torched) Net +1
    “I recommend the following: 1. Kagoshima wagyu+shrimp handroll. 2. Salmon handroll 3. New style sashimi mature (tuna) 4. New style sashimi wagyu (torched) 5. Nigiri Sake toro 6. Crispy crab salad 7. Kagoshima Wagyu Gyoza 8. Crispy squid 9. Taiyaki Sundae icecream 10. Nichibotsu Mocktail (its with ginger and passionfruit)”
  19. Nigiri sake toro Net +1
    “I recommend the following: 1. Kagoshima wagyu+shrimp handroll. 2. Salmon handroll 3. New style sashimi mature (tuna) 4. New style sashimi wagyu (torched) 5. Nigiri Sake toro 6. Crispy crab salad 7. Kagoshima Wagyu Gyoza 8. Crispy squid 9. Taiyaki Sundae icecream 10. Nichibotsu Mocktail (its with ginger and passionfruit)”
  20. Sake Net +1
    “From the welcoming to the sake and cocktails, I loved it.”
  21. Sake sashimi Net +1
    “It’s a must visit. We got the tuna, salmon and the negitoro rolls. The crab salad is a must too. I enjoyed the sake sashimi but it can be missed for an extra handroll instead”
  22. Salmon belly Net +1
    “We had such a wonderful experience at the restaurant today. The atmosphere was warm, the music was perfect, and the sake was amazing. The sushi and salmon belly were honestly some of the best we have had.”
  23. Salmon handroll Net +1
    “I recommend the following: 1. Kagoshima wagyu+shrimp handroll. 2. Salmon handroll 3. New style sashimi mature (tuna) 4. New style sashimi wagyu (torched) 5. Nigiri Sake toro 6. Crispy crab salad 7. Kagoshima Wagyu Gyoza 8. Crispy squid 9. Taiyaki Sundae icecream 10. Nichibotsu Mocktail (its with ginger and passionfruit)”
  24. Sashimi that’s marinated and flame-grilled with mandarins Net +1
    “Some dishes have a cool contemporary twist, like the sashimi that’s marinated and flame-grilled with mandarins, and the baked crab maki that’s packed with umami flavor.”
  25. Seared kagoshima wagyu with goma miso Net +1
    “The seared Kagoshima wagyu with goma miso had excellent quality beef, though the miso sauce was slightly salty.”
  26. Spicy edemame Net +1
    “I started with the crab salad which is a 10/10, i also got the nigiri rolls, wagyu gyozas, rock shrimp, maki crab rolls with no scallops, soup, spicy edemame rate each of them a 10.”
  27. Spicy tuna hand roll Net +1
    “hands down best sushi and hand rolls in Dubai….no Ko-nfusion about that statement. Get the Wagyu Gyoza, the crab salad, the spicy tuna hand roll the akami hand roll and DEF the maki with the scallops!”
  28. Taiyaki sundae icecream Net +1
    “I recommend the following: 1. Kagoshima wagyu+shrimp handroll. 2. Salmon handroll 3. New style sashimi mature (tuna) 4. New style sashimi wagyu (torched) 5. Nigiri Sake toro 6. Crispy crab salad 7. Kagoshima Wagyu Gyoza 8. Crispy squid 9. Taiyaki Sundae icecream 10. Nichibotsu Mocktail (its with ginger and passionfruit)”
  29. Truffle + kagoshima wagyu Net +1
    “Tried three handrolls — hamachi yuzu, hotate garlic confit + tuna crisp, and truffle + Kagoshima wagyu — all delicious and well executed.”
  30. Tuna & fois gras hand roll Net +1
    “I also had a the wagyu gyozas, tuna & fois gras hand roll, which was unbelievably good – rich, delicate and perfectly executed.”
  31. Tuna sashimi Net +1
    “The food was so testy and the vibe is so great. I went there for girls night out. The staff Ms.Lovely so was helpful and recommended us nice menu such as hands roll and tuna sashimi. The ingredients were very fresh Thank you so much:)”
  32. Wagyu gyoza Net +1
    “hands down best sushi and hand rolls in Dubai….no Ko-nfusion about that statement. Get the Wagyu Gyoza, the crab salad, the spicy tuna hand roll the akami hand roll and DEF the maki with the scallops!”
  33. Wagyu nigiri Net +1
    “The wagyu nigiri was melt-in-your-mouth good, and the crispy tempura was light, crunchy, and delicious with its dipping sauce.”
  34. Wagyu ramen Net +1
    “We tried alot of dishes but my personal fave is the akami with foie gras hand roll and the wagyu ramen!”
  35. Wakame salad with green apple Net +1
    “Their wakame salad with green apple is my fav to start off with - citrus , fresh and light.”
  36. Salmon carpaccio Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “The salmon carpaccio was okay.”

Drinks 2

  1. Nichibotsu mocktail Net +1
    “I recommend the following: 1. Kagoshima wagyu+shrimp handroll. 2. Salmon handroll 3. New style sashimi mature (tuna) 4. New style sashimi wagyu (torched) 5. Nigiri Sake toro 6. Crispy crab salad 7. Kagoshima Wagyu Gyoza 8. Crispy squid 9. Taiyaki Sundae icecream 10. Nichibotsu Mocktail (its with ginger and passionfruit)”
  2. St. germain spritz Net +1
    “Loved the dumpling wagyu and St. Germain spritz and they have accommodating staff especially Lovely”
What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

  1. Tori ramen Net −1
    “To me, the tori ramen is alright, but it definitely tasted like a ramen brand I've tried before 😅.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Arrive early. For a weekend visit, aim for around 6:30–7pm; one reviewer said the restaurant became busy soon after 8pm.

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Start crab. Order the crispy crab salad early in the meal; it is repeatedly praised as a fresh, balanced favourite.

Plan the visit

Practical details

One Central - The Offices 5
Trade Center Second, Dubai
0 501 987 511
Mon12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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High spend

At least one diner found the restaurant expensive, and another reported an average of 500 per person.

Access unclear

Finding the venue and understanding the parking route may take extra effort on a first visit.

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The Bottom Line

Yubi Handroll Bar is a Japanese restaurant in Trade Centre built around handrolls, but the menu also covers sashimi, nigiri, salads and cooked dishes. The handrolls are generally praised for fresh fish, balanced fillings and crisp nori, while the crispy crab salad and wagyu gyoza are two of the clearest crowd favourites. Japanese A5 Wagyu nigiri and wagyu-and-shrimp rolls add richer choices.

The room leans lively rather than hushed: reviews mention live DJ sets, good playlists, stylish design and a welcoming atmosphere for date nights, birthdays and groups. Cocktails and sake are also part of the experience, with Junmai sake specifically recommended alongside the rolls. Staff are often credited with explaining the menu and making useful recommendations.

There are a few practical caveats. Several diners found the pricing high, one review describing most servings as small, so ordering a selection can become an expensive dinner. Parking and access are not obvious to everyone; one customer used Basement B1, reporting AED 15 for the first hour and AED 10 for each additional hour, while another reported two hours of validated parking.

Weekend diners should consider arriving around 6:30–7pm, before the room gets noticeably busier. One reviewer also found a handroll’s seaweed difficult to bite, though the yellowtail itself was praised.

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