Top Japanese restaurants in United Arab Emirates

Hōseki ★ 4.6

Hōseki is a one Michelin star sushi counter on the fourth floor of Bulgari Resort Dubai, where chef Masahiro Sugiyama builds each omakase around the guests.

Zuma ★ 4.5

Zuma in DIFC, Dubai, is a contemporary Japanese robata grill from the global Zuma Restaurant Group, ranked among the MENA's 50 Best Restaurants.

OrderRobata grill skewers, Miso marinated black cod

3Fils Abu Dhabi ★ 4.3

3Fils Abu Dhabi is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Japanese restaurant at the EDITION marina in Al Bateen, sister to the Dubai original, and takes walk-ins only.

OrderThe chargrilled baby chicken, prawns and sashimi from the open kitchen, then the Take Me To The Moon dessert.

TipAbu Dhabi takes walk-ins only; on weekdays from 12:00 to 18:00 it serves four set menus from AED 90.

Zuma ★ 4.3

Zuma is a Michelin Selected Japanese restaurant at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, known for robata grill seafood and a lively dining room.

OrderSeafood from the robata grill and the corn-fed baby chicken, as recommended in the Michelin Guide.

TipThe lounge serves the main menu from 12:00 throughout the day, and the Saturday brunch runs from 12:30 to 16:00.

Strawfire by Ross Shonhan ★ 4.3

Strawfire by Ross Shonhan is a Michelin Selected Japanese restaurant at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, cooking Warayaki over burning straw beside a live DJ.

OrderThe prawn toast, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass and spaghetti mentaiko the Michelin Guide lists as must haves.

TipArrival is through the Tsukimi Lounge, and the Toyama private dining room seats up to 18 guests under a 7.3 metre Shimenawa rope.

Nobu Dubai ★ 4.3

Nobu Dubai on the 22nd floor of Atlantis The Palm is Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese and Peruvian room, listed in the Michelin Guide for its sushi.

99 Sushi Bar ★ 4.2

99 Sushi Bar is a Michelin Selected Japanese restaurant at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, run by Spanish owners who import much of its seafood.

OrderThe flamed red mullet with kumquat tiger milk, and the tasting menu for two the Michelin Guide recommends.

TipA weekday omakase business lunch runs 12:00 to 14:15 except on public holidays, and a Fuyu tasting menu is listed beside the à la carte.

YUi ★ 4.2

YUi in Dubai Design District bills itself as the region's first handmade ramen house, opened in 2018 with noodles made from imported Japanese flour.

OrderShio paitan ramen, Beef gyoza

TipThe chicken comes from a farm near Dubai and the noodles are made in house from Japanese flour.

Otoro ★ 4.1

Otoro is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Japanese restaurant at Al Qana in Abu Dhabi with an open kitchen, serving fish and wagyu from several Japanese prefectures.

OrderThe otoro nigiri, then the yellowtail with green chili and leche de tigre, as the Michelin Guide suggests.

TipConsultant chef Akmal Anuar of 11 Woodfire in Dubai oversees the menu; the Michelin Guide lists it among Abu Dhabi budget-friendly picks.