The Best Sushi Restaurants in Dubai

Hōseki is a high-end Japanese restaurant offering a unique omakase experience, which means "I leave it to you." The menu changes daily, based on the freshest ingredients and the preferences of the diners. With just nine seats, an intimate setting is guaranteed, and the restaurant provides a tranquil dining experience with its subtle, beautifully prepared dishes.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

Omakase Delight Hoseki is the closest thing to being in Tokyo that you can experience in Dubai. It is ultra highend sushi done to Japan standards. Everything and everyone here is Japanese. They were awarded by Michelin and deservedly so.

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Nestled within the iconic Palm Jumeirah, Nobu Dubai offers a unique blend of Japanese cuisine with a Peruvian twist. The restaurant is known for its stunning views of the Palm and Dubai Marina skyline, and dishes such as black cod miso, premium wagyu beef tacos with a Japanese twist, and sushi, all crafted by head chef Damien Duviau. In addition to its regular menu, Nobu Dubai is also a popular spot for weekend brunch, featuring a wide variety of sushi and other signature dishes like mini salmon tacos and crispy shiitake salad.

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Hrvoje Petric

Food & Wine Writer – Zagreb, Croatia

Nobu Dubai restaurant, located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah (Atlantis the Palm hotel), offers a world-renowned Japanese cuisine with a Peruvian twist for a great culinary experience. With the stunning views of the Palm and Dubai Marina skyline you can taste some iconic dishes by chef Nobu Matsuhisa like black cod miso, premium wagyu beef tacos with a Japanese twist, Dubai’s best sushi, all prepared by head chef Damien Duviau.

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TakaHisa is a high-end establishment offering premium sushi and wagyu, using the finest quality produce imported directly from Japan. Their menu includes delicacies such as chilled Ozaki beef carpaccio with caviar, smoked bonito, steamed Japanese hairy crab, and abalone in a thick uni and light soy dressing. With an extensive and well-selected range of wine and sake, this restaurant provides a memorable dining experience in an elegant setting.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

High end Japanese sushi and wagyu restaurant. They use the highest quality produce flown in from Japan.

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With a focus on sushi and yakitori, Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori offers a fresh and unique dining experience. The restaurant, which opened its doors in January 2021, is led by Chef Akmal Anuar and his team who are committed to creating delicious and affordable dishes. Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori is quickly gaining popularity for its no-nonsense approach and tasty creations.

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Flip Dejaeghere

Flip World Foodie – Duffel, Belgium

A very very fresh newbie not to be missed when in Dubai. Chef Akmal Anuar & his team just opened in January 2021 this exquisite sushi & yakitori spot. No nonsense, uber tasty creations and very democratic prices will quickly make this newbie a Dubai hotspot. One not to miss when in Dubai!!

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With an unexpected location inside a neighborhood mall, Nama Yoso brings a casual take on Japanese cuisine, offering a range of dishes including seafood gyozas, fatty otoro, wagyu, aburi nigiri, and fresh crab salads. The restaurant is led by a highly regarded chef in the region, ensuring an authentic experience. Emphasizing the raw essence of Japanese tradition, Nama Yoso is a place where timeless artistry is passed down through generations.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A casual, unlicensed Japanese restaurant under the helm of one of the region’s most lauded chefs placed inside of a neighbourhood mall where you would not typically expect seafood gyozas, fatty otoro or wagyu, aburi nigiri and fresh crab salads, but nonetheless this and more is available in spades.

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