Abu Dhabi, the dazzling capital of the United Arab Emirates, is home to an ever-growing culinary scene that boasts flavors from around the world. Among these diverse offerings, the city houses some truly remarkable Japanese restaurants that bring the authentic taste of Japan right to your plate. From elegant sushi bars to cozy izakayas, Abu Dhabi’s Japanese dining experiences cater to every palate and occasion. In this blog, we’ll explore the best Japanese restaurants in Abu Dhabi, highlighting their unique offerings, artful presentations, and unforgettable culinary journeys. Join us as we delve into the flavors of the Land of the Rising Sun!
Stuart McGachen: Game of two halves this venue and both of them were top class. Phenomenon levels of service in the restaurant which delivers great service alongside delightful food. One of our diners was Gluten Free and the levels of attention extended far beyond pointing out G’s on the menu. Each dish was carefully prepared and each and every one had its suitability reiterated by the server upon delivery to the table. Paid the bill and stopped by the bar for “one drink”. Cue four more drinks each and a finish with some comped shots. Bar staff are all characters and enjoy great fun while serving which only enhances the service. DJ delivers a throbbing soundtrack that perfectly enhances the evening, which is much more lively at the bar than restaurant. Any DJ that doesn’t see the job as an ego trip, but does it because they love music is already streets ahead. If you are looking for a great night out that is both unpretentious yet high end, you can do much worse.
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Steven Jang: We ate here for dinner and need a reservation as it got very busy during dinner time. The service was absolutely excellent from the receptionist to the waiters. The food was delicious. It is pricey but wortg the price as all the ingredients was fresh for chillean seabass, lobster, and ribeye. Very recommended to eat here. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 350–400 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Aamna Ahmed: This was my first experience at Zuma Abu Dhabi and it did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed everything we tried however, I would highly recommend the mushroom risotto. This was by far my favourite dish. The added touch of the chocolate fondant cake for my birthday was the perfect compliment to our dinner. Thank you to the lovely staff who were super friendly, helpful and welcoming! I look forward to returning! The restaurant was mega busy so I would recommend you book in advance to ensure you aren’t disappointed. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Chocolate Fondant, Mashed Potatoes, Wagyu Tenderloin Steaj
Shireen Dinath: The food was amazing and options available on the menu are extremely abundant… My first time trying this restaurant and highly recommend it to people who want to try Japanese Cuisine for the first time. I was served by Hanna and she recommended the best dishes according to my taste ☺️ Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 100–150 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking The mall has ample parking
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pradeep prince: It was really good and the service was awesome. The food quality was superb and hats off to the team. Special thanks to Anil. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 100–150
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Dr. Alain Tannous: A nice place to visit. Prices are affordable. Portion is good but the sushi pieces are a bit small compared to other places. Stuff are welcoming. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 100–150
Beatriz Piacesi: A truly hidden gem for Asian food lovers. I was very surprised with the cost-benefit and super delighted with the dishes we got. The portions are big and the flavors are authentic Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100 Recommended dishes Chicken Ramen, Chilli Ramen, Beef Brisket
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Noura Al Hosani: Great options for vegans. First time to eat dumpling and it is super delicious. The stuff and even the chefs are very friendly, smiling and offering great service. They are answering questions and help me my order. Beach view and the atmosphere is cozy and amazing. Definitely great place to eat alone or with family or friends Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 100–150 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian options I found more options of vegan food.
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Hazem Almatarneh: So we tried Wagamama restaurant, their food, service, quality, host and basically everything was on point. Just wished if their seating was more. We had teriyaki beef donburi which was really good, but I thought that it was more of a veggie dish than beef as barely felt the taste of brisket.🍖 Also we had chicken raisukaree, let’s say it’s best thing we have had for quite sometime now. The buns was really, I personally would prefer more stuffing than what we had, I would actually recommend taking the fried squid 🦑 as it was definitely our favorite 😻. Would definitely go back to try other things too, their prices compared to everything is actually fair, you don’t feel like you are paying too much, and what you pay for is fair. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 100–150
Kirstian Manalo: This is one of the best fine restaurants that I’ve been. All that’s on the menu I can give a rate of 11/10 and 12/10 for the excellent staffs (If going beyond does exist 😍😉) that’s how amazing this place is. The welcoming fragrance the moment you entered the place is refreshing. The mood and vibes are amazing. And I will give💯 for the 👨🍳, food are appetizing and the plating is extraordinary. I want to acknowledge the staffs by their names but since I forgot some and wanted to be fair to everyone who welcomed us – I will come back and make sure to take note of it 😊😘 See you again very soon.
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Ran: I’ve been here three times and I don’t regret any of my visits. I liked all their food, I’ve tried different ones everytime. The customer service is the best. Very friendly and professional. The presentation of the food is top notch. There is also free valet parking so you don’t have to worry about parking your car. The ambience is fine dining, dim lights and quiet for a nice time of peace of mind. I enjoyed every visit and there will be next times as i want to try the rest of the menu. Thank you so much for the food and the service. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 100–150
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Apple Ponferrada: We celebrated our wedding anniversary last night and it was great. Simple but memorable. The food is great I don’t eat raw sushi but they have cooked option and they cooked it very well because the staff knew that I am pregnant and they also ask the chef to remove the raw tomato on it for my safety. They gonna ask you before your order if you have food allergy and that’s a big 👍🏼 so they will tell you what is good for the customer and not. Overall it was excellent for the ambiance, food and staff. 👍🏼👏🏼 Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 250–300
عبدالله الحوسني: A very nice restaurant, and the menu they have is varied and delicious, especially the steak and appetizers. The food is delicious, and the prices are not exaggerated. I strongly advise you to visit this beautiful place. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 100–150
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AL 7R: The food was nice. But the order of the plates (appetisers,main..etc) was messy. They brought my main course before my appetiser which makes the person full faster. Overall, the experience was good but I recommend renovating the outdoor’s seatings as it doesn’t reflect the interior’s decor. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 200–250 Recommended dishes Crab Salad
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amal alhamed: The service was good, i like the food in ozo , it’s fresh and delicious. We always ordered dynamite shrimp, noodles and fried rice . If you want good place for dinner I recommend this place to anyone. Meal type Lunch
SushiArt – سوشي ارت – Galleria Mall
Address :
B3, Galleria Mall – Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi Global Market Square – Abu Dhabi
Richard Bernabe: We had lovely experience dining out in this branch, most especially the service of Jennelyn, she was very attentive and friendly, keep it up girl! In addition the food was so fantastic and deliciously tasteful.
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Christian: Ordered their ‘Lunch boxes’ for home delivery and it did not disappoint! Very happy and satisfied with the overall taste, quality, freshness and price of their Sushi’s. Their spicy miso soup and spicy edamame was also delicious. Highly recommend to visit this place 🙂 Service Delivery Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100 Recommended dishes Sushi Art, Hot Miso Soup, Edamame, Sushi Platter
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Stella H (Miss Artois): I’ve had a couple of visits to SushiArt at Galleria in the last few weeks, including this weekend. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. The fish is fresh and tasty. The lunch boxes and the dinner platters are excellent value because they include the choice of 2 sides. The soft drinks are also priced well. If you want Sushi at Galleria, this is the place. It’s on Fazaa too which is an excellent bonus! Sorry – no photos – it’s too delicious to not dig in straight away! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100
Lore Ogad: The food and the service was excellent. Chef Jordan was very entertaining and we had a lot of fun. The waitresses (Sasha & Sandeep) are very friendly and approachable. The sushi taste fresh and really delicious, thanks to Chef Rene. Thank you to all of Benihana team for making my birthday celebration memorable. Keep up the good job. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 150–200
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Marco Quesea: Awesomely delicious! Though the presentation was not so appealing. 😝 Seated outside and not at the living cooking area. Sandeep and Jean were very accommodating, cheerful and 5-star service provider! Keep it up! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 150–200
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Mohammed Alathamneh: Great experience, Benihana is amazing for both food and entertainment. Wonderful steak and chicken and shrimps. Many thanks for Chef Jordan and waitress Leah they were wonderful and entertaining. A lovely night out and delicious food. Can’t wait to return. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 500+ Recommended dishes Deep-Fried Cheesecake, Shrimp Tempura, Onion Soup, Miso Soup, Salads, Deep-Fried Jumbo Roll, Organic Chicken
Mia Dragović Matosović: What a find this was! Toki is an authentic Japanese restaurant with a calm atmosphere and bountiful food choices. We tried five dishes and all were very good! Would especially recommend their otoshi, popcorn shrimp and spider roll. The service was great and all the waiters were willing to help with the choices. This is the place to enjoy your company and get some relief from the city’s noizy and posh places (but without compromising food quality!). Service Dine in Meal type Dinner
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Dyena Mugen: A big menu with delicious dishes to choose from. We had lunch and dinner on NYE over two days of visiting Abu Dhabi. Everything was prepared well and tasted fairly authentic. The complimentary drink/small bites was a bonus! The table service was excellent; they accommodated my kids needs and delivered the food without delay. The interior was clean albeit bit outdated. Need some kind of uplifting wall art or picture frames. In saying that, it wouldn’t be the reason of whether to eat there or not.
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Alex Lim: We wanted some authentic Japanese food and we found Toki. It’s situated at Radisson Blu hotel at Corniche Rd, suggest to park with valet if you are driving. It has a very good spread of Japanese food – sushi, sashimi, bento set, ramen, udon etc. Our favourite is the udon soup, it was really superb and authentic, price reasonable as well. Service was very good and they gave some complimentary ice cream/ocha. Highly recommended and will be back!
Samurai Japanese Restaurant
Address :
Danet Tower B – Airport Road – behind Holiday Inn Hotel – Al Sa’adah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi
Haneeya Basheer: One of the exceptionally delicious Japanese dishes serving places. Authentic to its flavors and taste. Loved the sushi, on table grilling experience, rice and soup. I also tried avocado salad and it was amazing! Prawns tempura was also outstanding- the kids loved it. Neat and well kept restaurant, with amazing staff and amazing food. If you crave Japanese, this is a must try place😋
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FoodieYatri: Itadakimasu 🙏🏻 Delicious Japanese Feast in Abu Dhabi ! This place has a Japanese style dining room with sliding doors. Great for family and friends to have that close to authentic Japanese dining feeling. They are famous for their on table grills ! Not to mention their sushi rolls are fresh and flavorful 🤤 Our personal faves : 🍣 Crunchy Crab Roll 🍣 California Maki 🔥 Wagyu Yakiniku 🍚 Niniku Gohan (Garlic Rice) 🍱 Tori Furai Bento – Deep fried chicken & Shrimp tempura IG @foodieyatri 🫶🏻 Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 150–200 Recommended dishes Rice Bowl, California Rolls, Sushi, Salmon Lover, Maki, Crabstick And
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Abin Thomas: Great food, great staff! Definitely worth coming over if you love Japanese food. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 150–200
NIRI Restaurant and Bar
Address :
Mamsha Al Saadiyat – Al Saadiyat Island – Abu Dhabi
Flik Tony: One of my favorite places. Previously was in Yas Mall, this new location is an upgrade with beach view, indoor and outdoor seating. -food is amazing, i dont often rate with that term. -service is the best I’ve seen. A waitress/waiter is always cleaning, bringing the next plate when one is finished. -everything in the photos are meals I’d highly recommend and order again. My favorite is the dessert with ice cream. -parking is somewhat easy in weekends. You can validate the ticket for free parking. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner
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Ann Metiam: The best Japanese Restaurant in UAE. The food and cocktails are great! We enjoyed our time trying new dishes! They have unique dishes that are highly recommended like spinach salad and corn tempura! The sashimi is so tasty and has a clean/fresh taste. They also have friendly/accommodating staff! Nice ambiance and good location! They have a good interior design and outdoor view! I will surely come back! Two thumbs up! 👍🏽 👍🏽 Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 100–150
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Ismaeil Alkhoori: What an great night we had, a little rain with great atmosphere and amazing customer service. The food was extraordinary flavorful. Authentic Japanese food and well presented. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 350–400
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