Food was good but not something you can’t get here only! The place is jam-packed and the staff looked careless and busy although no food is being served. Japanese restaurant doesn’t mean tiny seats and high prices.

One of the BEST Ramen I have had in Dubai. The menu has just the right choice of items that will cater to a good meal. Every dish is tastefully made. Portion sizes are average. Reservations are not easy to get. The service is top notch and good to see the staff smiling at all times. Free parking is available for diners. This restaurant was recommended by friends and happy to share it was worth it.

Japanese winner! Perfect balances in flavors for the ramens! Gyoza and any other meat is just overly tender and succulent. Loved it! 🇯🇵

One of the best ramen places we have been to! Actually not just ramen, but everything we ordered was made to perfection. We ended up waiting three weeks for a reservation, but it was worth the wait.

Friendly staff with nice service and food is perfect, must try the match dessert! With free parking. I will come back in the future

We had an amazing time. Thank you to our server Leo, he treated us extremely well. We enjoyed the new cocktails, the uni nigiri and the new Yuzu ramen was our favorite!Update: I want to give more than 5 stars!! Chef Masao is doing Omakase menu every Tuesday! 15 courses, includes welcome drink + 1 signature drink. Best tempura and best sushi in Dubai. Service as always was great!!

Food is incredible! Takes you away. Ramen is the best in town! Its worth waiting for. Kudos to @astoryoffood! Rio was a great server!

Absolutely horrible experience! Don’t waste your time ! With the staff they have they won’t be around too long anyways. Extremely rude and unprofessional.First of all , interior design of the restaurant is nothing special, they are playing vulgar music all night , songs with extreme profanities. If you complain , they’ll tell you it’s their style !Food is good but nothing so special that would make me humiliate myself to go there ever again !It was my birthday dinner with friends. 6 of us. We were just ordering the food when the waitress told us : ‘portions are too small, you have to order A LOT !’ Seriously, this is how they talk ? Like some street people , leaving very unprofessional impression.At 9.50pm we were just finishing our dinner, didn’t order any dessert yet, still eating … waitress comes and says : ‘I’m gonna need this table in 10 minutes !’ We were stunned… I have never heard anything like this in this manner before . Then another guy came with our bill and kept standing behind my husband so he remembers we have to get out. So unpleasant! So rude !!!!! So unprofessional!!!!NEVER going back !

Went for Ramen and was thankfully can say its the first place in dubai where I can says its amazing. Other dishes were outstanding as well. The only minus I would say is the atmosphere , I know it was late but we had to keep calling for attention and the staff seemed uninterested and kept talking between themselves.

If you know the history behind Kinoya then you’d know that this Japanese Izakaya was a long time in the making. From a sold out supper club to a lockdown delivery service now to a buzzing restaurant, it’s worth the multiple calls to get a place at one of their tables. Reservations are essential especially if you’re trying to visit on a weekend or weekday evening. At other times you can try your luck by walking in. Neha took the time to perfect her craft and each dish on the menu is executed exceptionally well. The wagyu tsukune is one of my favorite appetizers. It melts in your mouth and the addition of yolk & sweet soy is the perfect dip. The chicken karaage and burnt butter scallops are also not to be missed. The off the menu special a yuzu ramen with a lovely balance of spice and citrus; is a fav of mine to date. The licensed bar serves up Japanese beer, whisky, sake and cocktails. The hotel offers free valet (provided you have a designated driver) Kinoya also features a few private dining rooms (tatami) for larger parties with sunken seating and a no-shoe policy; a wicked playlist; and a bunch of knowledgeable, personable staff to help guide you through your Kinoya experience. You’re going to want to visit more than once!

No.1 place for Ramen noodles in Dubai. You would love the ambiance, food and absolutely a motivational story behind how this place got into existence 👏🏼

Good ramen and gyozas. Simple yet delicious food. The strawberry parfait was divine!

I booked last week. They confirmed immediately. We were greeted warmly and seated right away. Our server Ben was helpful and really informative. We orders the prawns and spicy ramen. We loved every single bite! The playlist was fabulous.

Where do I even begin? Kinoya is one of those places I have only dreamed of in Dubai. The food is outstanding, the service is impeccable, and the places ambience makes you feel like you could be in someones home. I would highly recommend you to go and enjoy Kinoya immediately. It would be best if you went with friends, family or even alone. The food is very well priced, and I am happy to over order every time I go. Neha and the team have done such a fantastic job; even if you pop in for a mid-afternoon snack, you wont be disappointed. I would recommend Kinoya for breakfast, lunch and dinner and everything in between.Shrimp tempuraBurnt butter scallopsBeef and chicken gyozaSpicy Chicken karaageMiso buttered eggplantWagyu Tsukune - this is non-negotiable. You must order theseFried rice with unagiSpicy Miso Ramen or, if available, the TantanmenMatcha masu parfaitStrawberry parfaitEgg flan

The restaurant is lovely just like its atmosphere but I didn’t appreciate the location nor the food itself. Our starters were good but we went there for ramen and our ramen was very bad and greasy. It was disappointing.

OMG, what a disaster!!! The entrance is done really well but the rest of the restaurant is a disappointment!!! Food is not all that either, I have seen sooooooo many good reviews about this place and I though wow I finally found my go to Japanese restaurant sadly I did NOT! The ramen was lacking in every aspect, and thats just the ramen. The scallop was not cooked well, the pregnant fish (thats what the waiter called it) 1st portion we ordered was great so we ordered another and it was bad. The eggplant dish with soy butter was delicious and so was the plum wine. But all in all my experience here was jot a good one sadly and I would never go back!!! Maybe I had set the bar too high for this place due to all the reviews I had read and the influencer stories etc! Not all that! Sorry.

Great place to enjoy some Japanese delicacies in a private room like grilled beef and rice dishes. I recommend the shrimp tempura also. They also had a great eggplant dish with miso butter. The gyoza was pretty good too.Only thing I still cannot recommend is the ramen. I didnt think they were outstanding. I would stick with the beef skewers, shrimp tempura, and rice with salmon.

Let me start by saying the Burnt Butter Scallops are heavenly! it comes with two scallops, these lovely mushroom that were cooked to perfection it tasted like steak for 50 AED, i think its worth it. The scallops were charred at the right amount on the outside and tender inside. This is one of the unique dishes Kinoya has to offer.Of course, one of the highlights of the restaurant is their Ramen! We tried the Shoyu Ramen and their Spicy Miso Ramen. The noodles were the right amount of bounce and stretch. You can absolutely tell the amount of sweat, blood and tears that went into this dish. The spicy miso ramen was a little harsh on the throat and i didnt really enjoy the chicken it came with, it felt a little too fatty. The shoyu broth was nice and mild, and very well balanced, it also came with just two pieces of beef, i would probably ask for extra next time but Id definitely order the Shoyu Ramen next time!The Negima was a familiar taste, but what sets it apart is how they cooked it so well! the right amount of char and smoke gave this dish its own uniqueness. The Wagyu Tsukune was seasoned perfectly and the sauce brings it all together! however it was a little too soft for more taste.Lastly we ordered Uni Sushi which was a weekend special at the time at a whooping 200AED for two pieces, uni is a delicacy! so this was expected, just keep that in mind when you order specials - as most would be unique delicacies that might be expensive!We had the strawberry parfait for dessert and it was really good! the strawberry gelato was amazing and the mousse made it so much better!Being at Kinoya felt like being transformed to Japan - however the music which composed of a lot of hip hop tunes was very immersion breaking. Most of the time it was too loud and we struggled to have a conversation. You would also wait a lot for each order, but thats understandable with the amount of detail that goes into each dish, just expect a wait. What we didnt like was how hard it was to get someone in the teams attention, they were purposely avoiding eye contact, and then you see them in a corner chatting and laughing most of the time, almost purposely ignored - however if you want Japanese food, nightclub vibes, and a fight for attention this is the place for you!

A lovely restaurant with Japanese atmosphere. But food is not great… quite disappointed for ramen. Fried rice unagi was ok much better than ramen.

If your a Ramen fan this place is a must visit..their Ramen is soooooooo good..love their broth so flavorful and light..we have Wontonmen and Tantanmen Ramen so delicious..totally worth it..love the ambience and the service was too good..its always advisable to make reservations before you go there..definitely gonna go again..loved the experience 👌

Small but cozy.The butter miso eggplant is a must try!

Food is AMAZING! Been there twice already and going again this weekend!

The best and freshest ramen in town! Super quality food.

Visited Kinoya for dinner for the first time 2 nights ago. Service was excellent, staff was friendly, courteous and helpful. Most of the dishes were very very good.The atmosphere is clean and bustling in a traditional Japanese setup. Music was fun too.Most of the dishes were very good.The baby spinach truffle salad was a solid 10/10 that dressing was extraordinary.The shrimp salad was also very tasty with fresh shrimp 9/10.Chicken karage a 10/10 as the batter wasnt greasy and it had both softness and crunch that you would want from Japanese fried chicken.**Wagyu Tsukune 3000/10 this was a star dish for me unexpectedly. The meat was so tender and flavorsome and it matched perfectly with the dipping sauce.Crispy tofu and eggplant was tasty and flavorful but not as crispy as i would have liked 7/10.Mackerel was tasty and fresh but nothing out of the oridinary 6/10.Wagyu gyozas were tasty but slightly watery which can happen sometime 7/10.**Shrimp tempura was another star dish. Batter was excellent and thin but fully coating the shrimp- and the shrimp was sweet and excellent. Really a star dish 20/10Unagi fried rice- the unagi was good and flavorful in a sticky sweet sauce, the rice was lacking flavor- no garlic and a bit dry- definitely room for improvement. 6/10Miso aubergine was an interesting dish because the charred miso glaze was excellent. However the aubergine itself was smokey which is an acquired taste so not recommended for everyone 7/10.The spicy miso ramen was clean simple chicken broth- not spicy and definitely had room for improvement in flavor but im more partial to a tantanmen broth which is apparently coming soon. However i must say the eggs were excellent, and even better were the chewy texturey noodles that were a solid 100. 8/10The shio ramen had a more flavorsome and whole broth- i liked it a lot.8/10Nigiris were of high quality fish and super traditional with tepid rice the way it should be 9/10.Matcha and red bean desert was also 8/10 for being interesting.

Very authentic interior decoration as Japanese cuisine. Ordered ramen, gyoza and karaage. Ramen tasted ok with a little different flavor from that of Japanese genuine one, gyoza tasted excellent and karaage is also superb! What I love the most is its interior design.

Food quality, presentation , restaurant atmosphere are great.I enjoyed Chicken Ramen (not salty like many restaurants do!)But I wanted to see more food selections.If not choosing from expensive sushi and sashimi, there are no much options left (like salad only 2 options, rice menu only 3 options...)

The best ramen in Dubai ... We tried both soye and chicken based broth and each had its own unique taste and the macha dessert was really different and nice ... Hats off to Neha for getting this far and all the best for future 👍👍👍

Relaxed, casual atmosphere (with perfect playlist) to enjoy hearty bowls of authentic ramen & more. Kisu tempura and vanilla flan were also perfect - cant wait to go back.

We have been wanting to visit kinoya and finally managed to get a table here. It is a homegrown japanese restaurant located at greens.Their menu is simple and are offering authentic & everyday japanese dishes.We tried the following dishes from their menu:-Spicy Miso Ramen - 4/5Karaage - 4/5Wagyu Tsukune - 5/5Negima - 5/5Our personal favorites were Wagyu Tsukune,Negima and Ramen.Karaage was good but not the best.Overall we had a smooth and memorable experience at kinoya.Service could have been better though.

Decorated like a Japanese tea house (bamboo and rice paper walls etc) but blasting explicit uncensored 1990s gangsta rap.However the service is good, the chicken karaage is absolutely exceptional, and the chicken ramen is the best Ive had anywhere. The spicy miso has a bit of smoked chicken aftertaste, the egg is perfect, the broth is actually slightly spicy and the noodles are cooked hard just the way they should be.

Great atmosphere and delicious ramen. Good value for the price given that the noodles are fresh, the broth is light yet offers a broad flavor profile, chicken managed to stay crisp and tender at the same time even in a soup which I was impressed by. Like any legit ramen restaurant in Japan, its a an artisan experience rather than fast food.

Beautiful Japanese Izakaya and Ramen bar. Incredible food. Seriously everything on the menu is great. Fried starters like karaage, tempura to sushi and sashimi, the ramen and the dessert. All great.

LEO was an excellent server and we enjoyed his service very much.5/10 for ramen7/10 for the wagyu skewers8/10 for the eggplant0/10 for the fish but that only my personal opinion.I guess I have to normalize going out to eat for just the ambience, which BTW was lovely. Get the private room..its fun.

Traditional Japanese cuisine. All the food was delicious and not ordinary as a classic Japanese chain restaurant.Really recommend.

Had a great experience seating at the ramen room with live cooking.The ramen was tasty and affordable. Plus we tried the buttered scallops, which were absolutely amazing. The ambiance feels traditional with a friendly and approachable staff.

Amazing food. The toro sashimi was amazing and MUST have if you go there. The chicken karaage was one of if not the best chicken dishes I’ve had. The miso eggplant was very unique and has got a very interesting mixture of flavors. Could have done without the beef gyoza.I would recommend if you are 2 order more of the small plates and share the ramen since the portion is quite generous.The food, the atmosphere, and ambience were top notch, but this restaurant gets a 5 star purely for the quality of the service. Our waiter Leo was attentive, helpful and accommodating to every little thing we had.Would definitely go again and try the other dishes and highly recommend!-Khalid

Taste is good, value for money gives 3 star..

Absolutely amazing. I want to come back and try even more of the menu.

I had a shio ramen and a bit of the spicy miso ramen from my partner and it did not live up to my expectations and simply because Ive had better ramen in Dubai. However the wagyu tsukune and the miso butter eggplant was delicious! The setting was beautiful and our server Leo, was fantastic!Truth be told, I was probably expecting a lot from all the hype it generated on IG when it first started.

Clear Chicken Broth with Wonton and Noodles. Absolutely stunning complex broth, chewy noods, and delicate wontons. Beautiful ambiance - try to get into the ramen room if you can to see the team in action. Everything on the menu is stunning, well balanced - karaage is crispy, miso butter eggplant is a must, and the tuna belly is divine.

Beef Gyoza was so good + the chicken ramen

Wow! This is the most authentic Japanese Noodle I ever tasted in Dubai. We ordered Shio Ramen, I meannnnnnnnn!!!!!! Hands down to the chef and the staff! Great service. More power ❤️

Fantastic food very tasty and good looking …really nice atmosphere…

Lovely staff, great ambiance.The food was nice.The matcha dessert is the winner.

I have been hearing a lot about Kinoya so finally I had the chance to try it. We ordered shrimp tempura, gioza, grilled chicken, miso eggplant and Ramen. Food was good but not as great as I expected. What annoyed me the most is that the waiter asked us to leave even before we finished our food because of another reservation. Another point to add is the music could be better.

One of the best ramens I’ve tried, absolutely delicious. An amazing depth in flavor, noodles with the right texture. This is the best case of “less is more”. It looks a simple bowl of ramen but the Flavor you get in each bite is unbelievable.Very nice atmosphere.Will definitely go back (several times!)

Amazing place, loved it. Loved the service as well.

My weekly spot, if you want my slot call me 😍😜🔥

Went to Kinoya over the weekend, we had to book 2 weeks in advance for the private room (we were a party of 6). Leo was a great server and recommended some excellent dishes. The food portions are quite small for the price, otherwise, we had a great experience and a good time.Also - the music selection was not in keeping with the theme of the restaurant, it was very loud and ruined the restaurants ambiance for us.

That was a bad experience. Before visiting kinoya had mixed reviews between bad and less than ok. Well my experience was bad and i have been to all japanese restaurants in town. Staff is not friendly, kind of aggressive and no clue about hospitality.Food was less than ok. Ramen noodles were more like aldente spaghetti. The appetizers came late and spaced 25 minutes each. They were ok.On top of disappointment is the chef. A chef is an attitude, a smile, a greeting to guests especially in japanese ramen concept. She was just in a hurry to prepare food. She may have even noticed that we were disappointed by staff attitude and service but didnt show interest.They have a long way to be a plac le to return to.

This is my third time coming here and the experience gets better by ordering a different item each time!Highly recommendedFor new comers; ask to try the broth prior to ordering your ramenEnjoy!

Best Japanese food I’ve ever had. The waiter, Leo, was so helpful. He gave the best recommendations and there was no miss! The chef is in his bag!! Love everything about this place. Definitely would recommend and make sure to ask for Leo. He knows his stuff!

I went here for my birthday, I got the private room of 8 with my friends and we had a lovely time. Our server Leo was very helpful with the food options, recommended the best dishes to us, and attended to us properly. The food was also very good, you should try the restaurant out! I am definitely coming back ☺️

I’m not sure if people only go to Kinoya because they are famous for their ramen because I haven’t tried it but the rest of food on the menu was not good at all. I ordered grilled fish and it smelled so bad and the wagyu beef was awful. Otherwise the place has a nice vibe which I think is mostly suitable for drinks and the service was great and welcoming.

One month on and my friends and I are still talking about the Miso Eggplant among everything else. This place is a delight and the entire team make it such a worthwhile trip. We shall be back!

Worth a one time visit

3 stars for the food and 5 stars for the traditional Japanese decor and design

Lovely spot. Food is unbelievable. Highly recommended

Actual review here.Very bad and slow service and VERY dirty/unsanitary.We were a group of 6 people and took one of the closed rooms. There was a lot of dirt and food on the floor (mind you you need to remove your shoes so it is really gross)Asked the waiter to clean, he came with a tissue, picked a couple of noodles off the floor and left...The food is a hit and miss so overall really not worth the visit. Too many better options in Dubai.

Amazing decoration, delicious ramen 🍜

So so good! everything is perfect, no exaggeration. no bad meals here. leo was our server and he was such a pleasure!!

This is the first time we have lunch here. The salt ramen is not bad, but the soy sauce ramen is not good, the chicken sandwich is good, and the fried spring fish is very good. The waitress asked us to leave a tip. This is the first time I met in Dubai. I don’t know whether this request is legal or not. I hope the manager understands the internal employees.

Very well arranged Japanese setup and decor. I felt like I was back to Japan! And the gyoza (pan fried dumplings) is the best (most authentic) one in Dubai. Ramen is also good, you can taste the noodle is freshly made ❤️

I’ve been meaning to try an authentic Japanese food and I found it here at Kinoya. Amazing ambience and food is an A+ plus having Leo around adds the superb food experience. Will definitely be back again and again and again.

We had the most delicious lunch, everything we ordered was so good but my favorites were the wagyu, the eggplant, the gyozas, and the scallops. Oh and the burnt salmon dish was my ultimate favorite, could eat that every day!!The cocktails and service were flawless, we cant wait to go back!

Food is good but expensive. Service is really bad. The waiters there are useless. Ask for more tea n never get it back. They rushed us to leave. Never go back again.

Mr Ben is an amazing guy! served us professionally and the food was even better! Definitely coming back to try the rest of what they offer!

This restaurant has an authentic Japanese vibe. The service from our server Leo and the food he recommended were amazing. Love the music by the way.

Food is amazingggggg.Leo is even more amazing!! Great staff and vibes he served us and was so kind and polite explaining each meal and best recommendations. I will definitely be visiting again!

Restaurant aesthetic is zen. An accompanying zen music would have been a better fit rather than the loud motown like music they are playing. The price does not justify the taste of their meals. The staff are okay but not the friendliest, not zen too.

I have been calling this restaurant for the last two days trying to get a reservation. They have not picked up and then when I somehow get through (on a different phone number) they say they are fully booked.Im not going to beg to eat at a restaurant, I wouldnt waste your time trying to get a booking or heading there.

The BEST ramen I’ve had in a while! Also amazing service!!! Thank you Ben for being the best and sweetest ! Also I suggest trying to be seated at the chef’s table where you sit bear feet

Very disappointing experience for the price they have charged. Servers forgot our main order and they gave an excuse that the kitchen is backlogged. Secondly, Ramen takes 15-20 mins to prepare, it is not a 40 minutes dish. I dont recommend anyone to go. Food portions were small and there are better Japanese restaurants in town.

Amazing food

I just went there tonight first time. Can’t believe their hygiene level before the taste. The chef was constantly touching the mobile phone and after that without washing, she handled the noodle as well with that hands. Also, she put the electric cigarette in her mouth and went to back side. Is that normal for the restaurant???? Also, many time her mask wasn’t cover her nose. The food isn’t so bad but not Japanese, they are Asian noodles and food.

Atmosphere was great - Service was good - Food was disappointing.Ramen didn’t meet our expectations as it lacked depth of flavour & texture.Positive point : you can get a Japanese beer with tori dinner

Delicious food, nice experience and Leo’s service is excellent! He is really friendly, make sure to ask for him.

As myself being Japanese, I must tell that this ramen looks very attractive on its appearance but the taste is far from proper genuine ramen.The noodles are not drained properly, leaving the unwanted gooey stickiness on its surface which is definitely killing the taste. The soup is also not contributing to any goodness, which is again dissapointing. Would be best for taking photos for instagram, but not be for fullfilling your appetite with satisfaction.

Leo was amazing! Food was unreal as always. Thank you Neha for the wonderful meal

Fantastic Izakaya style Japanese food, definitely of higher quality than what Im used to with Izakaya. Reasonable prices, amazing food, and they serve alcohol -- this is a very rare combination to find in Dubai. Strongly recommended. The sushi is also very high quality. Only downside is that they dont serve pork.

Fangirled in the car all 30 minutes down to the restaurant, got there 15 minutes early and fangirled through the Onyx, fangirled all the way through dinner, and still didnt fangirl enough because every single piece of food was more perfect than I couldve ever imagined. Best restaurant in Dubai. The soul of the restaurant is just as enriching and beautiful as the food. Everyone and everything was lovely as can be.

Listen kinoya, please teach your servers to never ask your patrons “if they will place a tip”. You literally just put 1 bowl of Ramen (which was almost raw and the chicken in it was a disaster it tasted like frozen chicken slaughtered 45 years ago) and forced me to tip you. Don’t.

Lio our waiter was so funny and entertaining. We loved the experience, the private room and the food. Authentic Japanese cuisine!!

I dined twice already here and each visit was very good. The place ambience, accommodating staff and delicious authentic ramen experience made me want to visit Japan in the future. Strawberry Masu Parfait had become my favorite.

Enjoyed the food, and the experience, we were well taken care of by our dedicated staff named Leo.

Yummmm! This is a place you’ll come back again and again just for the food. They still need to work on the service from a speed/responsiveness perspective but this will be a classic on the scene. Do not miss the shoyu ramen, the nigiri (the tuna is especially good), and the miso butter eggplant. But everything is yummy too!

Our server Leo was so sweet and nice and was very helpful and friendly. Really made our navigation through the menu such an easy task.

Great place, the Miso eggplant was on spot + the Ramen

Great Food, Great Experience!

Ben was amazing help! I really enjoyed the atmosphere and food was also good for the price.

Average Ramen experience. Service is also average. Not worth the hype. Much better options available in Dubai.

I have been here 4 times, twice with friends and twice alone, and heres my takeaway-If you visited within first month of opening, you need to return to experience it now, they have drastically perfected their craft over that initial period.-If you want to visit solo dont hesitate to visit without a booking. Its worked for me, lots of single spaces.Must havesMiso aubergineBurnt butter scallopBurnt rice salmonRamen

Their food tastes good but not sure the portions justify the price of their dishes and you can get a pretty good ramen in other outlets in Dubai at a much more reasonable price and portion size. They also ran out of one if their ramen broths when we tried to order it as our main half way through our meal around 1030-1100pm.That said some dishes to try for that 1st time experience are Karaage, Miso Butter Eggplant, Shrimp Tempura and Wagyu Tsukune.

The first impression, when you walked inside Kinoya restaurant, the ambiance and theme resemble Japan interior of simplicity and minimalistic design, incorporating natural materials like wooden columns and stones.We ordered 8 (including drinks), they serve the dish in no particular order (my expectations were we would start first with appetizer) I think they serve whatever is ready, so we tried the tempura shrimp and ramen. The shrimp tempura is bland but comes along with it was salt, some sort of light sauce, and what looks to be a shredded radish. Next is Shio Ramen, chicken broth with dashi (the broth has a charry taste). We order regular size because I can’t finish the entire bowl by myself, the chicken was moist and has a charry taste to it and the noodles taste was freshly made. The next dish serve was Atsuage tofu with aubergine (sa tagalog, tokwa’t talong 😊) this was the highlight for us as far as the taste is concerned, I guess this is what the Japanese called ‘umami’ flavor so, simple yet surprisingly delicious, whatever condiments they poured on top of this dish, really works!Chicken gyoza was freshly made and you can taste it, I ate one because I’m stuffed already, and I need to have a room for dessert, so hubby finished the entire plate. Hubby ordered stir-fried rice, it was okay. And for our dessert we order egg flan and a pot of organic Japanese sencha tea, I like the burnt sugar on the egg flan and the tea, it tastes grassier than your usual green tea, well this is expected because of how Japanese harvest their tea leaves. I need to mention the lychee yuzu drink, personally, it tasted good but I’m not sure if it was by design or coincidence, but the straw is so petit that you must put a little effort to slurped it.Overall, the portion is just right, I have not been to Japan so wouldn’t know what authentic Japanese food taste like but having said this, it tasted fresh, simple and delicious – I guess this is what about celebrating the ingredients sounds like 😊If I were to make feedback and that is the background music, c’mon RnB and hip-hop songs do not blend with the theme its ruining the mood.They are always fully booked so, make sure you book in advance, your reservation is only for two hours, the service and staff are attentive and efficient.For eight items, we paid including tax of AED 350.00. Kinoya now becomes one of our go-to restaurants. We are now planning to have our next reservation, this time we will bring the kids.

Amazing food - loved the experience! spicy miso ramen, burnt butter scallops and the matcha parfait! Make sure to ask for Leo for his recommendations!

My experience ended In this restaurant in 3 seconds , Don’t get fooled by eating in this Japanese restaurant . I waited 3 weeks to get a table for 4 “ Long waits .Other than that . The food was not very good quality and was overpriced. The food was nothing resembling food. This was an awful experience amongst all . The hostess was standing behind me to ensure I review on google in a positive way ! Seriously

Highly Recommended. Feels like a little trip to Japan. Authentic Japanese dining experience.

Lovely restaurant and good food .i had dinner wt my friend .the cocktail was recommended by mr ben it was amzing and we really enjoy and will be back again.the ramen and the skune was the best in Dubai

Its easy to feel FOMO when you see great instagram photos posted over and over. But dont believe all the hype about this place just based on that. Its average food at best, definitely much better places for Japanese food and ramen in Dubai. We tried about 75% of the limited menu and Id recommend maybe two dishes at most but nothing memorable enough to warrant going back for at all. The chicken karaage is without flavour, the gyoza arrived cold, the ramen is too salty without any other flavour, and the desserts are disappointingly saccharine. The ambiance is great (the only reason Id consider returning, if ever), but I recommend getting a table away from the private dining rooms because youll be treated to watching a crowd of people taking their shoes on and putting them back on barely a foot or two away from you. The drawer with people shoes stayed open for about 30 minutes, which wasnt he best view either. The prices look reasonable but the portions dont match up, so it all adds up. For the amount you spend, youd be better off going to much nicer places. The menus are already falling apart. The servers are quite pushy about insisting you post a review and mention their names, which is understandable for a new restaurant I suppose. But please make sure to think twice before sharing your feedback, especially on social media. When the feedback isnt positive, the owners Instagram openly makes digs (in very poor taste) about paying customers. Really, the best thing about this restaurant is their social media reach from the former supper club. Curious how the supper club operated from the owners home though in a place like Dubai thats extremely strict about food regulations.

I wish they had a vegan ramen on the menu. Besides that, the place is beautiful and the food is bomb.