Top 10 Best Authentic Japanese restaurants in Dubai

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Top 10 Best Authentic Japanese restaurants
  1. #1
    Kimuraya Authentic Japanese Restaurant - 4th Branch Creek
    Kimuraya Authentic Japanese Restaurant - 4th Branch Creek
    Deira
    ★ 4.8
    3,491 reviews

    What people like

    Wagyu BBQ

    Japanese Wagyu BBQ is repeatedly praised for tender, flavorful beef, with one diner saying it “melts in your mouth.”

    Fresh Sushi

    Reviews highlight fresh sushi, sashimi and salmon, with one repeat visitor saying the salmon quality had become consistently fresh.

  2. #2
    Fujiya Millennium - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai
    Fujiya Millennium - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai
    Al Garhoud
    ★ 4.7
    2,990 reviews

    What people like

    Authentic Ramen

    The ramen receives specific praise for its authentic flavour, freshly made noodles and comforting miso broth.

    Free Parking

    One review specifically notes free parking, useful for a meal at this hotel-based restaurant.

  3. #3
    Fujiya Downtown - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai
    Fujiya Downtown - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai
    Trade Centre
    ★ 4.7
    2,788 reviews

    What people like

    Interactive Dining

    The tabletop yakiniku setup makes the meal hands-on and social rather than simply plated and served.

    Hotpot Quality

    The Australian wagyu hotpot received strong praise for its thin-sliced beef, flavorful broths and unlimited sides.

  4. #4
    Marugame Udon DCC
    Marugame Udon DCC
    Floor 1
    ★ 4.8
    2,313 reviews

    What people like

    Quick service

    The self-service setup moves quickly; one customer received their order within a minute.

    Good value

    Customers regularly describe the portions and quality as affordable or good value compared with pricier Japanese noodle restaurants.

  5. #5
    itadaku
    itadaku
    Jumeirah
    ★ 4.8
    1,149 reviews

    What people like

    Tokyo feel

    Japanese staff, calm interiors and detailed hospitality give many diners the feeling of eating in Japan.

    Open kitchen

    Counter seating lets you watch the robatayaki and kitchen team work, a detail several repeat visitors especially enjoy.

  6. #6
    Fuloong Sushi Omakase
    Fuloong Sushi Omakase
    Umm Suqeim
    $ Price level: inexpensive
    ★ 4.9
    127 reviews

    What people like

    Japanese Fish

    Fish flown directly from Japan is a recurring highlight, with reviewers noting its purity, texture and flavour.

    Chef Stories

    Courses arrive with explanations and stories about their inspiration, making the meal interactive rather than purely observational.

  7. #7
    Sushi Cafe - Two Seasons Hotel Dubai
    Sushi Cafe - Two Seasons Hotel Dubai
    Al Sufouh
    ★ 4.4
    108 reviews

    What people like

    Large portions

    Portions can be generous: one all-you-can-eat visit served eight pieces per plate, filling the diners quickly.

    Custom orders

    The chef has customised dishes to a customer's request, and another review mentions accommodating vegan and vegetarian requirements.

  8. #8
    TOKYO TOKYO CENTRAL - Permanently Closed
    TOKYO TOKYO CENTRAL - Permanently Closed
    Deira
    ★ 4.3
    307 reviews
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  9. #9
    Japanese restaurant KAGURA
    Japanese restaurant KAGURA
    International City
    ★ 4.4
    133 reviews
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  10. #10
    Tako Ichiban House Est
    Tako Ichiban House Est
    Deira
    ★ 4.8
    80 reviews
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