I have to admit the katsu curry rice is on point and its really good. Although I find it weird that theres a salad which is not exactly complimentary nor good.The shoyu ramen is the average level and I noticed that the soft boiled egg is not exactly soft. Its more overcooked. Noodles are firm and springy. Overall its hits on some points and miss everything else as a whole. Dont get me wrong this ramen is so far the tastiest I have tasted in Dubai but also at the same time I wish it could be more.The place can be a little bit pricy but overall i have enjoyed the food. Definitely will be back and try their other menu.

One of my best restaurant in Dubai 👍👍👍

Staff was very kind, but can see that they are over worked. But food, ambiance was not nice. NOT value for money, we spent close to AED 400 for two for just an ordinary meal. We could have gone to Chillies or PF Chang.

Always amazing coming to kiku.Great warm staff.The food is phenomenal , clean and filling.A must must try for everyone. 💪

Excellent food. We had Maki’s and steak tapanyaki. I wish they offer more choices for dessert. The staff needs serious improvement. For example, the restaurant closes at 12 midnight. At 23:40 we wanted to order something and waiter said cashier is closed. We then saw them accepting order from another customer!

One of the best Japanese restaurants even amongst the Japanese society. Food with genuine taste and Izakaya-ish style lineups are just something which attracts heart of Japanese expats. Conveniently located just next to the Dubai international airport. Good to stop by if you go to or come from the airport!

An authentic experience. Tasty food great ambiance and the service is amazing. The food takes to Japan, the freshness of the food will make you dive into a well balanced sea of taste.I highly recommend the rolls and the kimchi pork belly.

Amazingly delicious experience, reasonable prices for the quality of the food, good white selection and atmosphere semi causal which is perfect. Booking in advance is must due to Covid restrictions otherwise the place is always full.

Japanese food lovers, Kiku is a must visit.Seafood is great and the ambience is amazing.Try to get the private room to feel the tube of Japanese style dining.

Really great food, and absolutely amazing service by our waiter Brandon. The sashimi cuts were nice and thick and the rolls were excellent, however the nigiri and sushi were not as good as I was hoping it would be. The otoro in particular was a bit of a let down, especially considering the hefty price tag on it.

Kiku, our favorite Japanese restaurant in Dubai. As soon as the lockdown was over, the first thing we did was to go to Kiku! We went there every other day for at least the first couple of weeks. We’ve missed it so much that we’ve realised we can’t do without Kiku. Kiku is familiar and comfortable. It is so because of the kind, friendly familiar faces of the staff. It has one of the best people in the chain of Le Meridien restaurants and that’s why we always, always go back for more! Thank you Team KiKu!

I rate kiku 5 starExcellent serviceValue for moneyIt was our 1st time.. The staffs recommended the best dishes as per our taste bud.Again staffs, food, Ambiance are excellent.. All Japanese food lovers i would recommend to visit Kiku.. And definitely we will be visiting again..Thanks kiku for making us feel special..

We had a great experience at Kiku in Le Meridien Hotel Dubai. The fact that the place was packed with Japanese people was a great sign that the food would be authentic. They have a Japanese menu which we did not use (as I couldnt read it) and Teppanyaki tables. Teppanyaki was done to our taste without all that theatrical presentation from the chef. They cooked the food beautifully and we ate it. Simple and delicious. Their mixed pickle plate was excellent and I loved the Kaisou Salad. Overall, we had a lovely experience with good, fresh and delicious food. Next time we will try their sushi selection.

The ambiance at Kikus is awesome. The waiters are helpful and attentive. If you are new to Japanese cuisine, they will assist you in your decision making.The sake was really good and the food was authentic. The menu is quite limited for vegetarian/eggitarian options, though what they have is quite authentic.I had the veg tempura platter which was divine and I enjoyed it soo much that I had another.The quantity is definitely one dish one person, though you can have a variety of items for a sharing table.Having Japanese cuisine with date is definitely an experience and Kikus delivers on that promise.

In general i have to say, its not bad and also at the same time i cant say its wow !! Sakes experience is nice but the food weve order was not good 😐 or was not as per the 5 stars standard..

Awful service. servers seem to just want to go home, it wasnt even closing time yet! the food wasnt too great, the sushi rolls are warm! not good if you’re serving fresh ingredients. dont order the pork and kimchi rice bowl, when they dont have pork, they will substitute with chicken, but thing is, it will have more kimchi and ginger than actual chicken pieces. disappointing.

My favorite Japanese restaurant in Dubai. All ingredients are fresh and of top quality. Amazing chef and service crew as well. Shout out to Jane and Joy!

Sushi is good, so is the service. One negative which is the chicken karaage which wasnt nice, but it doesnt matter as you wouldnt typically come to a sushi restaurant to order a chicken dish..

Nice environmentReal Japanese foodCozy place for guests

Outstanding service with amazing food , surprised why havent come here before, its going to be on my list of Japanese restaurants from now on.

We had a nice Japanese dinner at Kiku. Staff members were very attentive. Like the quality of the food. Sashimi was nice 👍🏼

Love it, good food and good service. We have ordered fish, chicken and beef items along with fried rice ... Food was filling and good in taste as well

Best Japanese food i have had in the Middle East. Udon is perfect. Gyoza are to die for. Great service too (thanks Cherry)

Traditional ambiance and atmosphere. Kiku serves top quality ingredients. Could compete with leading Japanese restaurants in dubai. What I didn’t understand is why do they need to serve other Asian items. It makes them loose identity. Still is a good place to go for good sushi.

Authentic, great quality Japanese food, friendly and respectful waitresses, and a great ambience.Place is almost always very busy and requires booking in advance.

Food was absolutely wonderful. One of the best Ive had. Service was amazing and staff were very friendly especially Daisy🥰

Truly Japanese experience in Dubai! Fantastic flavor!

Great authentic Japanese food, its busy and has great service .Bento was great.

Kiku is a good Japanese restaurant with a friendly atmosphere and good quality dishes. There is a variety of food and sushi is of good level. They also have a comprehensive sake list. Recommended.P. S. Consider the advantages of the Le Méridien card, which gives substantial discounts on food and also on beverage on all Le Méridien establishments, including Kiku, for a reasonable annual fee

The staff was lovely but the restaurant has moved from the main hotel building to the upper floor of what I guess used to be a 2-floor bar. You can still smell the cold cigarette.On the food front things aren’t much better. The sushi is badly cut, the miso tastes like it came out of a container, and the grilled mackerel was dry.

A nice Japanese restaurant tucked away in the Le Meridien. Try some fresh delicacies whipped up by the chef at the live Teppanyaki table. And pair it up with some Sake...

You will be surprised with the soup presentation and selection of Sake! Hot-pot is really good! The restaurant Manager has been working there since 1999! Very polite and knowledgeable gentleman. It is hidden and quite restaurant with delicious food! If you are looking for relaxing evening and want to avoid noisy, packed restaurants - Kiku is for you!

The food is yum!!!ambience too😍

Very nice. Thank you

Great service, food, staff. Teppanyaki couldve been better but overall a good experience. Wish they had vegan green tea ice cream! 😁

Amazing tokujō chirashi offered for lunch, with plenty of fresh fish on top of rice. It is difficult to find authentic Japanese restaurant in Dubai, and I was so happy to find this place. I know now where to go whenever I crave some Japanese food. Left the restaurant feeling super full and very satisfied, and it was great value, too! Can’t wait to go back.

Probably my favorite Japanese restaurant in Dubai thus far. They say in Japan, The way to a mans heart is his stomach, and by golly have I fallen for Date-san and his wonderful cooking. Not the international flavor that is so common. I LOVE the Unaju as its done Kansai style with grilled eel instead of the usual variety. If theres any point if improvement, I just wish they had Sapporo beer.

The teppanyaki lunch at Kiku was exceptional.

Atmosphere and service are nice however the food is so plain and dry ! I was so disappointed side by side tables are very close to each other and noise as never

The best teppanyaki in Dubai by a long shot

Japanese restaurant in Le remeridien. Good but late service

If you have mambership card hear is good price place. Easy parking.

Fully enjoyed my bowl of ramen and the sushi set menu. They also serve yakitoris I would highly recommend to go for the miso basted pork belly

Always great Japanese food! Amazing sushi 🍣

Good experience.. Good food.. Ambience and teppanyaki set up could have been little brighter and better considering it is a part of 5 star Le Meridian hotel.

Real authentic and taste of Japan. It is now my go to sushi in Dubai.Kudos to the manager Jack: thank you for a down to earth wonderful food experience.

Lots of not available food from the menu. Service is below average. Really slow.

Great Japanese cuisine you cant miss

It’s so delicious, fresh and authentic! We come here at least once a week and still not get bored of it! The menu has a huge variety of options ranging from sashimi to traditional japanese dishes. The staffs are also very welcoming and lovely. Kiku is really one of our most favorite restaurant in Dubai.

Good sushi rolls and attentive staff.

Nice lunch, 💯 japanese. Enjoyed.

Best sashimi

Authentic food. Best Champpong!!!

Great food and authentic Japanese cuisine at its best... price is really reasonable for Dubai.

The place is popular among its cuisine fans , seating tables and fast service , a bit stacked without many spaces yet the vibe is good for a long chat , certainly worth trying

Love this place.

#goodfood#livecooking#helpfullstaff#

This is was an amazing experience eating here...If you are visiting ...ask them for the tepenyaki room

Possibly my favorite Japanese restaurant in Dubai. Great service, large number of options in their menu and food is truly delicious. 5 stars with a big thank you!

Great food, excellent ambience, fantastic service, friendly atmosphere, value for money.

Quality was just average. Not value for money. The tempura were super tiny. Beef had to be sent back, my shoe might have been less chewy. : (

Must try their Japanese wagyu beef and the sashimis ! The best ever!!

Very good Japanese dining in dubai

Easily one of the best restaurants in Dubai. Food is excellent and staff are amazing. There is a separate menu of authentic Japanese dishes not listed on the main menu, but its in Japanese. The Sake selection is incredible and they are happy to hold on to any bottle your purchase and dont finish until youre back again, which you will be. They relocated temporarily summer of 2019 and should be back to their original location by August.

The Japanese nationals living in Dubai use this place, it is that good. A truly enjoyable experience every time. Great food great staff and Japanese drinks. Not too formal, you always have to book on weekends.

A very authentic Japanese restaurant with many awards. It is good for couples, families and for business meetings. The service is fine but sometimes you need to remind the staff. Also, you can negotiate a corporate deal for your staff. It is not too busy during lunch time. There is a parking close by to the restaurant. It is located in Le Meridian Hotel, Dubai Airport.

My go to place for Japanese food. Being Japanese, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to people. Good food and friendly staff. Would recommend you book a table on the weekends as it’s really popular.

Nice place, nice food. Good staff and good price.

One of the few truly authentic Japanese culinary experiences in town. Not a large menu, but what they do offer, they prepare well. The ambience is as Japanese as it gets. Also recommended for after work drinks.

Greta authentic Japanese food, among the very best in Dubai.

Everything is good. tasty japanese food and good staff.

Truly Japanese restaurant: freshness, well prepared meals, wide choice. Very tasty. Excellent service

Amazing food with amazing friends

Really tasty and authentic food, classy restaurant

Very good Japanese restaurant. Here you can feel the Japanese style and atmosphere. Staff is gentle and nice . Need a visit if you like japanese cousine

Great food I live Japanese food and great hospitality.The manager is amazing he is always there to care for us.And the staff all one by one with smile on their face to serve u.We always go to kiku for years and we will continue to visit.thank u all we will see u soon.....

One of Best authentic japanese cuisines in town period

Excellent dishes with Affordable price

To be frank , from what I heard about this restaurant I was expecting a really elegant place with truly authentic Japanese dishes. But I was shocked with weird layout of the restaurant indoors and boring set up in the outdoor area. Though the restaurant was half full and about to close within an hour they gave us the worst table in the restaurant with a very tight space around it. They changed it for us shortly after.The receptionist desk was located at a very strange place ( yes Infront of the main door ) but behind it directly were two main big tables full of guests ?!!!The service was good and curteous however our server didnt seem to know much about the menu and didnt fully understand our requests.The spicy beef ramen was not to my liking at all as it tasted so bitter :( chicken tepenyaki was very bland. Sushi and sashimi were much better , tasty and super fresh but the rice of the nigri was not compact and was falling apart with seconds of holding it.Having lived in Japan for 4 years , i am afraid to say that they could have done much better. Their prices also dont reflect their food and settings.

It will always be my favourite Japanese restaurant to go to because of the good food, good location, and most of all good service. Kiku is one of the 18 restaurants of Le Meridien Dubai and the hotel has a loyalty program which gives you discounts and freebies. SPG card can also give you loyalty points or discounts and some major credit cards so ask your server ahead of time. Hot or cold green tea is served free with your meal and dont miss out on trying their sake for a more enjoyable meal.

Kiku is one of my favourite Japanese restaurant in Dubai. They have plenty of variety of Japanese food. If your good enough with reading Japanese they do serve some dishes that are not listed in English menu.

Visiting Kiku on Friday was not a good idea. My friend and I were told to wait by the guy in the suits until the table being cleared at Sake Bar. We were not offered to sit anywhere. We were standing for 15min. Finally, a lady came and told us, “sorry we are fully booked”. Come on.... the computer is in front of you!!!!! Just tell us if you are fully booked. Don’t make us stand and wait. If we need to book a table for weekend, then you need to inform that on the website!!!

A stylish space offering excellent Japanese food. The sushi, as well as the other main courses, are definitely among the best choices across all of Dubai. I especially loved the seeweed salat and the tuna theyre offering.

Fantastic food, an old gem. Love it to bits!

Nice food

The service was very professional and efficient yet friendly. The manager, I thought, was very good.The restaurant is temporarily on the top level of a nightclub in the grounds of the Le Meridien restaurant, called The Warehouse which means that the smoke from the level below easily makes its way up the central stairway space which..... I dont like. To be fair, it wasnt bad, but noticeable.Food was fine and good quantity but a little tasteless. The raw fish was flavour - free, and surprisingly the Ramen was very bland so we had to season it and add chilli. To be honest, it was really fine but nothing special and I might visit again but not until it is back to its renovated main location in the main hitrl, and even then only if the ENTIRE restaurant is smoke free.Although as I said, the service was good, there was one small but irritating issue. If you are talking to your companion the waiting staff walk straight up to you and interrupt your conversation - its a common problem, which is simply a lack of training.

Good experience. But the service is slow.

Cool tipinyaki

Tasty food but the portions keep getting smaller. Staff are friendly and the place is mostly busy. Great value with the membership card.

Excellent and authentic Japanese food. Recommend the grilled mackerel and kimchi (although the latter is Korean...).

One of the best Japanese restaurant in Dubai. Excellent value for money. My favorite !

Its a buffet, the food is very good but we were 5 people and we spent 500€.. For buffet and two bottles of cheap wine.. Id say that this is not a bargain. However the staff is very friendly and the food is very good, I recommend it..... Price apart.

Kiku has the best service and respectful employees well trained I ever see in Dubai I do to many restaurants you will find few employees working professional and love there job but in kiku all of them love the customers always smiling they Serve you with love and joy. FYI they They are not servants they service providers the what a hospitality about. we had excellent meal in kiku best food and best service by mary and brandan. differently will visit this resturant again.

One of the better Japanese restaurants in Dubai. I simply love the food served together with great service.

On top of Raffle hotel that all day/night views were all uncovered

Great food, fantastic service and also the teppanyaki experiences was absolutely great and delicious. Will be back soon

Kiku is a truly authentic Japanese experience available in Dubai. Located inside Le Meridian airport hotel its beautifully decorated with many different seating options. The menu is catered to true Japanese cuisine. I got the sushi platter with assorted sushi. It was very delicious and tasted fresh. My only concern on the maxi roll as well as the sushi is that theyve put wasabi on it without my asking. For some people they may not like that and I could see that hindering their meal. Apart from that everything was a great experience.

Good to eat with membetship card

Youll never be disappointed on the authentic Japanese cuisine taste and the service.

Best food and service by mary and brandan