Japanese (ramen and izakaya) · Dubai, Dubai

Kinoya

Kinoya: Japanese (ramen and izakaya) in Dubai, Dubai. Critics: 95% liked it, from 32 reviews (2021 to 2026). Order: Sho ramen, burnt butter scallops, charcoal-grilled wagyu tsukune.

100No. 11 in the Middle East on the Restaurant 100

What to order

Sho ramen, burnt butter scallops, charcoal-grilled wagyu tsukune

Why go

Casual ramen and small plates that regional voters rank third in MENA.

A ramen shop in a modest Onyx Tower strip that began as a supper club; reviewers return weekly for the bowls.

What the critics say

Critics: 95% liked it, from 32 reviews (2021 to 2026). Written up by MENA's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, The World's 50 Best Restaurants (MENA list) 2026, The World's 50 Best Restaurants (Discovery) 2026.

The crowd: 4.2 of 5 on Tripadvisor (78 ratings), kept apart from the critics on purpose.

On Chef Amazing’s lists

Seen in eater.com, whatson.ae

Also nearby in Dubai

Researched October 23, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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