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Izakaya, Business Bay, Dubai

Izakaya

4.4
4.4
63 Reviews
AED 185 and over
Japanese
Upbeat, casual and slightly edgy, Izakaya is where great food is enjoyed with friends in a lively and buzzing environment. Enjoy authentic Japanese noodles, teppanyaki, sushi and more. Meet Izakaya's very own Sake Boy who comes to your table to let you taste the best sake in town or interact with our friendly Wasabi Girl who prepares wasabi at your table.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

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What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dubai

    Innovative

  • Dubai

    Healthy

  • Dubai

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Dubai

    Innovative

  • Dubai

    Good for groups

  • Dubai

    Healthy

  • Dubai

    Good for special occasions

  • Dubai

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Dubai

    Lively

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  1. Souheil

    Dubai

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice restaurant with great ambiance and vibes. The staff are amazing, pleasant, courteous and welcoming, I would like to name Irean and Rahi for their excellent service and note them as great assets to the restaurant. My family and I had a wonderful time, and I thank Izakaya’s management, chef, and involved stafff for making our night memorable.
  2. EricD

    Dubai

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice restaurant, great staff, very good quality food! A nice enjoyable evening spent there. To recommend !
  3. MauriceHealyGreengates

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    I love this Restaurant and will always come back. The staff are very friendly and I love sitting at the sushi Bar.
  4. CaAb

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    We had 3 different waiters during the night. We sat there with our starters for over 15min without anyone coming. Then they came with the main course (without us asking for it) and we had to ask to change plates. They also forgot the water we had ordered, we had to remind them. Table was not maintained during the night. When we mentioned to the manager we were not expecting the main course he didn’t react or apologize at all. Food as below average, service needs some serious work.
  5. LarryC

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing from the moment you start walking down the entrance, great greeting when you walk towards your table. The food is top notch quality as are the drinks! The staff were so great in explaining whatever you needed more info on, and as it was our anniversary, gave us an extra special treat! Definitely loved it and would recommend
  6. GBee

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    We were very disappointed with the quality of the food as it's an expensive set menu. All dishes were smothered in butter, over cooked and served with exactly the same sauce.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every thing was very good , the food’s tast was an extraordinary, may be the portion is bit small in the appitizers
  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Love #wasabigirl
  9. Chris

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was great. The place and service are really good. We will go back soon for more.
  10. Stefa

    Düsseldorf

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    great food, fast service tables were little bit scratched
  11. KhalilK

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A fantastic teppanyaki dinner at Izakaya, service of waitstaff and chef were fantastic. Main course a little too salty but great portions. Value for money most definitely.
  12. Ctothek

    Dubai

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    It’s ok that’s about it nothing crazy, not impressed
  13. TedG

    Atlanta Metro

    138 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    138 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and great food!!
  14. Prathit

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Izakaya has always been a solid Japanese restaurant. I’ve been there multiple times and I’ve always enjoyed the service and food. Keep it up!
  15. KarinaS

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was really good! Food was nice, I like the atmosphere and design. Brandon and Melsa cool guys, give them a reward, provided great service and great care to us
  16. TomH

    Dubai

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Overpriced, wagyu not cooked as requested, shrimps and scallops frozen and same sauce used for both which is a shame. The overall food served was ok but nothing special, price charged is insane.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner! The wasabi girl was great fun and chef was amazing. Great
  18. SamerK

    Dubai

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food, service, ambiance were all great. However, I tried to use “more cravings” app but the waiter said that it is not applicable.
  19. StefanoP

    Los Angeles

    214 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    214 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great culinary experience and we will be back soon
  20. VickyG

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wish I could give this place more stars. Everything was exceptional. The quality of the food was superb and the customer service amazing! All staff were very attentive and knowledgable about all dishes and drinks. We had a lovely dinner and we will be definitely going back there.
  21. KenDark

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Izakaya is a wonderful restaurant that creates an authentic Japanese ambience. The staff were amazing and attentive, especially Sarina and the enigmatic Wasabi Girl. The food is absolutely delicious and one of the best I've had outside of Japan itself. The Teppanyaki chefs were experts and captivating too. All around, an excellent experience.
  22. JamieM

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Average at best. Didn’t even eat all the food. Overpriced for what you get.
  23. Scott

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice experience. The staff are friendly and always happy to help. The Sashimi and Gyozas were very nice. The Black Cod was so good we had to order another portion. Would definitely recommend and will be back again.
  24. phillipm

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    The food was really good although the place was quite empty and a bit quiet; perhaps later in the evening it gets busier.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a wonderful place to have a quiet dinner. The chef Muhammad Zain is a lovely chap. Good food and lots of fun. Highly recommend booking a Teppanyaki experience with him.
  26. STAN

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Poor food quality. Ordered the wagyu steak medium and it came well done. Very chewy, ruined my dining experience.
  27. StacyK

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice teppanyaki experience.
  28. SilviaW

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitily would return, the menue was amazing, Service was very friedly. Everthing was perfect
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great staff and an enjoyable Teppanyaki experience. Wasabi Girl was lots of fun and engaging
  30. SylviaM

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing time. The service delivered by "Wasabi Girl" was outstanding, she was fun, very attentive and created a great atmosphere. The whole experience was great, we have been staying at the JW Marriott Marquis for over three months now and wished we had tried Izakaya sooner. We hope to be back one more time before the end of our stay at the hotel. Well done Izakaya, it was a memorable experience with fantastic food!
  31. MarkP

    Exclusive

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Staff did their best but ambiance was of a three star hotel. Sashimi served way too cold and over prized.
  32. Igor

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the best sushi place I've visited, very fresh and smooth taste, service exceptional. Will definitely recommend.
  33. DaveLA

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff, and the service, was very attentive. The food was one of the better options at the JW Marriott. As you might expect with this type of place it is high energy with a pleasant ambiance. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a nice dinner in the area.
  34. VadimS

    Munich

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Especially the Sake Boy Service was very good. Uni was fresh
  35. Frank

    Bavaria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Sushi in Town! Every I am in Dubai I will come back again.
  36. jano

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not many Sushi places in Dubai to deliver both quality, modest price, and good quality, but this place is able to do it. Can only recommend, and we will be back
  37. Abdalrzak

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2021

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Main course for 3 people, received separately. So we missed the spirit of food gathering. Hopefully next time ill be better.
  38. Kurt

    Switzerland

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good quality sushi & sashimi! Good choice with uni, unagi, hotate and some white fish more than just the usual salmon and tuna. Good choice of sake with knowledgeable somelier. The name Izakaya could be a bit misleading though. Table seating, sushi bar and teppanyaki seats. The tipical japanese Izakaya with its simple small dishes is a bit missing. The ones travelled to Japan will understand what I mean. But overall a good choice for Japanes in Dubai.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Turkey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Das Essen war einfach sensationell. Keine weiteren Worte notwendig. perfekt!!!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chef was absolutely amazing

FAQs

Izakaya is rated 4.4 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Izakaya

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Business Bay, Dubai 121000

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Business Bay

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 6:30 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Japanese

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

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    None

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    MasterCard, Visa

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