Miyako

This understated, bijou spot could well serve the best sushi in town 69 Reviews

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Sticking to its strict code of serving only Japanese cuisine, not diluting its menu with other Asian dishes and employing Japanese staff, Miyako is on the right path. Although relatively small, this ambient, serene eatery feels open and expansive, yet intimate and warm at the same time. And while there's beauty aplenty in the decor, it's the food that underlines Miyako's brilliance. The sushi is impeccable – craft and precision is evident in every lovingly put together roll. The fresh fatty tuna dazzles, but the best thing on the mammoth menu has to be the Kaisen Kaminabe – poached salmon, scallops and vegetables cooked in front of you. Though you'll see every seat with a bum on it, you'll never find yourself waiting for service, nor with an empty bowl in front of you for long. There are plenty of sushi restaurants in Dubai, but very few measure up to this level of excellence.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 22 March 2012

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Posted by: Margaret on 08 Nov ' 12 at 08:22

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

excellent food and service

Posted by: Svetlana R. on 21 Oct ' 12 at 12:02

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Terrible place, terrible food. I have been to many Japanese resturants here and outside Dubai in different countries, this is the worst one. Not that Tepanyake is typically Japanese (as it originated in US), but at least in some places they have mastered it and here it is not mediocre - it is terrible! The Nepal guy that cooked for us didn't have much idea what he was doing, not to mention he was overcooking everything, even requested not to. He wa sputting butter (!!!) on everything and burning it...well, will definately not go there again, especially the price I paid for the mediocre service and terrible food.

Posted by: Ivy on 06 Apr ' 12 at 04:25

• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Food & service was excellent
Free parking
Business set lunch with good price AED80

Posted by: stephanie on 25 Mar ' 12 at 01:19

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• Best for: Business lunch

Really great restaurant.
it is truly best in dubai!

Posted by: Sandie on 25 Mar ' 12 at 01:19

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Sandie on 25 Mar ' 12 at 01:19

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Sandie on 25 Mar ' 12 at 01:18

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Sandie on 25 Mar ' 12 at 01:18

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Sandie on 25 Mar ' 12 at 01:18

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Sandie on 25 Mar ' 12 at 01:18

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Punzalan on 24 Mar ' 12 at 14:26

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: ileen gavino on 24 Mar ' 12 at 13:12

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

if u are in dubai and you crave for japanese foods, the only place to go is in MIYAKO...

Posted by: Alain J. Tagon on 21 Mar ' 12 at 04:43

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Not too pricey compared to other Japanese restaurant. Friendly and sincere staff... very accommodating... Excellent quality of food... For sure will come back again and will recommend this to my friends and family... One of my favorite restaurant for Japanese cuisine.

Posted by: manjunath poojari on 19 Mar ' 12 at 14:16

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: manjunath poojari on 19 Mar ' 12 at 14:16

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: satishpoojari on 19 Mar ' 12 at 13:59

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: satishpoojari on 19 Mar ' 12 at 13:59

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: ram kumar on 19 Mar ' 12 at 13:54

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: ram kumar on 19 Mar ' 12 at 13:54

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: binod on 19 Mar ' 12 at 13:48

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• Best for: Family friendly

Posted by: binod on 19 Mar ' 12 at 13:48

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Posted by: shigeru sato on 19 Mar ' 12 at 13:43

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: shigeru sato on 19 Mar ' 12 at 13:43

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: thusitha on 19 Mar ' 12 at 13:40

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: thusitha on 19 Mar ' 12 at 13:40

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Mina Ibrahim on 18 Mar ' 12 at 01:05

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Mina Ibrahim on 18 Mar ' 12 at 01:05

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: kurniawan on 17 Mar ' 12 at 22:28

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: kurniawan on 17 Mar ' 12 at 22:28

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: randy on 17 Mar ' 12 at 04:08

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

my all time favorite japanese restaurant

Posted by: Eumi on 16 Mar ' 12 at 15:05

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Posted by: Eumi on 16 Mar ' 12 at 15:05

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Posted by: Beth on 16 Mar ' 12 at 14:44

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Beth on 16 Mar ' 12 at 14:44

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: LIZA IGNACIO on 16 Mar ' 12 at 13:58

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

FOOD IS SUPERB AND AMBIENCE IS SO RELAZED

Posted by: Beth on 16 Mar ' 12 at 12:14

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

We are a very regular guest of the restaurant.
The food quality is excellent and value for money.
We always enjoyed the food and the friendly service of the staff.

Posted by: Jinky on 16 Mar ' 12 at 11:52

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Food is excellent!

Posted by: Albert on 16 Mar ' 12 at 05:45

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Albert on 16 Mar ' 12 at 05:45

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Meibelle on 16 Mar ' 12 at 05:44

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Excellent food and service.

Posted by: Vanessa on 15 Mar ' 12 at 11:39

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Sato Ryuta on 15 Mar ' 12 at 09:43

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Sato Ryuta on 15 Mar ' 12 at 09:43

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Catherine on 15 Mar ' 12 at 09:23

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Very delicious food!
Staff having friendly smile.

Posted by: Clarissa on 15 Mar ' 12 at 05:30

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Clarissa on 15 Mar ' 12 at 05:30

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Clarissa on 15 Mar ' 12 at 05:30

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Clarissa on 15 Mar ' 12 at 05:30

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Rose on 15 Mar ' 12 at 05:19

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: on 15 Mar ' 12 at 04:12

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: on 15 Mar ' 12 at 04:12

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: on 15 Mar ' 12 at 04:11

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: on 15 Mar ' 12 at 04:09

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: on 15 Mar ' 12 at 04:07

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

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Posted by: Margaret on 15 Mar ' 12 at 03:49

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Margaret on 15 Mar ' 12 at 03:49

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Yana Murashova on 15 Mar ' 12 at 02:59

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Yana Murashova on 15 Mar ' 12 at 02:59

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Cristina Robles on 03 Mar ' 12 at 17:19

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

food was excellent .... recommendation from the server was all good...from the drinks up to selection of thier sushi.....

Posted by: Stella on 24 Apr ' 10 at 20:55

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Delicious, but pricey!
and the atmosphere is dull..and empty. but the tepenyaki is seriously delicious!