Best Japanese Restaurants in Jumeirah '26
One of Dubai's deepest Japanese strips, from an omakase counter to straw-fire grills and casual sushi. The verified Japanese restaurants in Jumeirah, our highest-rated first.
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- AreaJumeirah
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The short version
Jumeirah quietly holds one of the deepest concentrations of Japanese cooking in the city, and it spans the whole spectrum. There's a Michelin-starred omakase counter, a Bib Gourmand sushi room and a straw-fire steakhouse, but also unfussy neighbourhood sushi spots along Al Wasl Road that locals rely on. Whatever the budget, the standard is high.
At the top sit Hōseki's omakase and Goldfish's modern Japanese, with itadaku, TORI and REIF Kushiyaki's skewers close behind. Netsu cooks over Warayaki straw fire, Mimi Kakushi channels 1920s Osaka, and SushiYaki and Origami keep the casual sushi end covered. Every venue below is a Jumeirah Japanese we've confirmed is live, ordered by rating.
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4.8$$TORI - Wasl
Jumeirah·Restaurant·$$·319 ratingsLocated in Wasl 51, TORI serves modern Japanese cuisine in an elegant setting, combining authentic flavors, thoughtful design, and a welcoming atmosphere for casual and social dining experiences. No reservations.
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Daily • 5 PM–1 AM
Modern Japanese comfort dishes blending innovation with familiar, home-style flavors.
4.8$$itadaku
Jumeirah·Restaurant·$$·1,155 ratings“Itadaku,” from “itadakimasu,” expresses gratitude for ingredients and those who prepare them. Experience authentic Japanese cuisine rooted in appreciation, tradition, and care. Douzo meshiagare—please enjoy your meal.
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Tue - Sun • 12 PM–10 PM
4.8$$SushiYaki
Jumeirah·Restaurant·$$·431 ratingsSushiyaki is a modern Japanese restaurant offering sushi, seafood, steak, salads, and signature yakitori dishes. Known for charcoal-grilled skewers, it combines traditional flavors with bold contemporary dining in a stylish setting.
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Daily • 12 PM–12 AM
Fresh seasonal ingredients, balanced flavors, artful sushi, tender yakitori, and bold, tantalizing dishes.
4.8$$$Hōseki
Jumeirah·Restaurant·$$$·141 ratingsExperience Hōseki, an intimate Michelin-starred omakase by Chef Masahiro Sugiyama, offering a personalized Japanese dining journey with seasonal ingredients, minimalist elegance, and stunning Dubai skyline views.
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Thu - Sun • 1 PM–3 PM
Enjoy omakase lunch at Hōseki, where Chef Masahiro Sugiyama crafts authentic Edomae sushi using premium Japanese ingredients, delivering a refined, personalized dining experience rooted in tradition.
4.7$$$Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori
Jumeirah·Restaurant·$$$·1,602 ratingsGoldfish Sushi & Yakitori, a Bib Gourmand restaurant in Jumeirah, offers modern Japanese cuisine under Chef Akmal Anuar, featuring premium ingredients, refined flavors, and an exceptional dining experience.
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Daily • 12 PM–12 AM
Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori offers refined Japanese dishes with seasonal ingredients and authentic techniques.
4.7$$REIF Japanese Kushiyaki - Al Wasl
Jumeirah·Restaurant·$$·1,658 ratingsREIF Japanese Kushiyaki at Dar Wasl is an intimate, walk-in-only venue featuring a cozy interior and terrace dining, serving bold, unconventional Asian flavors in a relaxed al fresco setting.
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Daily • 12 PM–12 AM
4.6$$$MayaBay
Jumeirah·Restaurant·$$$·828 ratingsMayaBay Dubai blends Thai and Japanese gastronomy in a refined setting at Jumeirah Al Naseem. Overlooking the turtle lagoon, it offers creative cuisine and elegant interiors inspired by Asian influences.
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Daily • 12 PM–3 AM
Innovation shapes each dish, reimagined every year with deep respect for tradition.
4.6$$$Netsu
Jumeirah·Restaurant·$$$·797 ratingsNetsu by Ross Shonhan is a contemporary Japanese steakhouse in Dubai, known for Warayaki straw-fire cooking, flame-grilled dishes, sushi, and bold flavors served within a stylish and refined dining atmosphere.
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Sat • 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Elevate your weekend with Netsu’s exquisite brunch, where bold Japanese flavors meet meticulous craftsmanship. Enjoy signature dishes from Warayaki Tuna Tataki to Wagyu Ribeye, thoughtfully curated to deliver a vibrant and exceptional dining experience.
4.5$$Origami Sushi - Jumeirah Road
Jumeirah·Restaurant·$$·1,474 ratingsOrigami Sushi reinterprets Japanese dining through refined flavors, quality ingredients, and thoughtful craftsmanship, offering a modern culinary experience inspired by tradition, simplicity, and the evolving food culture of Dubai.
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Daily • 12 PM–1 AM
4.5$$$Mimi Kakushi
Jumeirah·Restaurant·$$$·1,048 ratingsMimi Kakushi is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Dubai, inspired by 1920s Osaka through refined cuisine, jazz-era influences, modern artistry, and a sophisticated atmosphere blending tradition with urban innovation.
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Daily • 12 PM–2 AM
Sophisticated Japanese dining inspired by 1920s Osaka, featuring sushi, robata, and wagyu.
Good to know
The casual sushi and izakaya spots cluster along Al Wasl Road and Wasl 51 and take walk-ins most of the week, while the destination rooms, the omakase counters and the hotel restaurants, sit closer to the coast and want planning.
The small counters, Hōseki in particular, have very limited covers and book out well ahead, so plan those. For everything else, weekends are the busy window, and a reservation helps after seven.
Questions
What are the best Japanese restaurants in Jumeirah?
By our live ratings, TORI, itadaku and SushiYaki lead the accessible end, while Hōseki's omakase and Goldfish carry the fine-dining honours. The ranked list above pulls live from our index, so it reflects what's open and rated now.
Where's the best omakase or sushi counter in Jumeirah?
Hōseki runs an intimate, Michelin-starred omakase by Chef Masahiro Sugiyama, and Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori carries a Bib Gourmand. Both are small and worth booking well ahead for the counter experience.
Are there affordable Japanese restaurants in Jumeirah?
Yes. SushiYaki, TORI and Origami Sushi keep things mid-range and casual, ideal for a regular sushi fix without the fine-dining bill. They're the neighbourhood end of a strip that also holds Michelin names.
Which Jumeirah Japanese spots are good for a night out?
Mimi Kakushi pairs 1920s Osaka styling with live jazz, MayaBay blends Thai and Japanese in a refined setting, and Netsu's straw-fire theatre makes for a lively dinner. All three suit an occasion over a quick bite.
Do I need to book Japanese in Jumeirah?
For the omakase counters and the hotel dining rooms, yes, well ahead for the small counters. The casual sushi spots along Al Wasl Road take walk-ins most of the week, though weekends get busy after seven.
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