The Best Asian Food in Dubai

The top Asian tables in Dubai

The genuine standouts, pulled from our guides. Each links to the full ranking it comes from.

• SS · LegendaryTop pick

  Hutong

  DIFC

  Elegant Northern Chinese in Gate Village, Michelin Selected, with a dim-sum lunch that is one of the smartest value plays in the district.

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• SS · Legendary

  Hoseki

  Jumeirah Bay Island

  The only Michelin-starred Japanese room in Dubai, a nine-seat edomae omakase that is the ceiling of the city.

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• SS · Legendary

  TakaHisa

  Bluewaters Island

  The purist's sushi counter, fish flown from Tokyo's Toyosu market, Michelin Selected and a top Gault&Millau rating.

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• SS · Legendary

  China Bistro

  Discovery Gardens

  The best-rated sit-down in Discovery Gardens, proper Indo-Chinese with dim sum, kung pao and teriyaki prawns.

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• AA · Excellent

  Zuma

  DIFC

  The izakaya benchmark, where the black cod and robata earn their name, priced as the scene it is.

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• AA · Excellent

  Din Tai Fung

  Dubai Mall

  The Taiwanese dumpling house doing xiao long bao properly, the smartest mid-price meal in the mall.

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• AA · Excellent

  Kinoya

  Al Wasl

  A Michelin Bib Gourmand and MENA 50 Best number three, a homey room of ramen and izakaya plates.

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• AA · Excellent

  Pai Thai

  Madinat Jumeirah

  A Thai restaurant you reach by a traditional abra ride across the resort's waterways, with years of Time Out Best Southeast Asian wins behind the cooking.

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• AA · Excellent

  Vietnamese Foodies

  Dubai Hills

  A homegrown brand built on bright, fresh Vietnamese: pho, banh mi and summer rolls, the rare mall tenant people seek out.

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Asian by style and dish

1. 01

   Chinese

   Dubai's Chinese scene runs from Hutong's Michelin-listed Northern Chinese and dim sum to Indo-Chinese value at China Bistro, plus Cantonese and Taiwanese across the malls. The dim sum guide ranks the deals.

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2. 02

   Japanese

   Japanese is the strongest Asian category here. Hoseki holds the city's one Michelin star, TakaHisa is the purist's sushi counter, Zuma is the izakaya benchmark and Kinoya is the Bib Gourmand ramen pick. The sushi guide ranks the field.

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3. 03

   Thai

   For Thai, Pai Thai at Al Qasr is the destination, reached by an abra ride across the Madinat waterways, and Rosa's Thai covers the everyday in the malls.

4. 04

   Vietnamese and pan-Asian

   Vietnamese Foodies leads the homegrown Vietnamese scene with pho, banh mi and summer rolls, and Dubai's pan-Asian rooms round out the rest of the region.

Where to eat Asian in Dubai

• DIFC

  Hutong's Northern Chinese and Zuma's izakaya anchor the financial district.

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• Dubai Mall

  Din Tai Fung's Taiwanese dumplings are the serious Asian cooking in the mall.

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• Bluewaters Island

  TakaHisa's purist sushi counter, fish flown in from Toyosu.

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• Al Wasl

  Kinoya's Bib Gourmand ramen and izakaya plates.

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• Madinat Jumeirah

  Pai Thai, the Thai destination reached by abra across the resort's waterways.

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• Discovery Gardens

  China Bistro's Indo-Chinese, the value standout of the community.

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The in-depth Asian guides

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  Dubai Sushi Guide

  Best Sushi in Dubai

  The best sushi in Dubai, rated S to C from real reviews: the one Michelin-starred counter, the serious omakase, and where you are paying for the view over the fish.

  Updated Aug 2026·7 min read
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  Dubai Dim Sum Guide

  Best Unlimited Dim Sum in Dubai

  The best unlimited dim sum deals in Dubai, rated S to C from real diner reviews, zero paid placements. From a AED 59 steal to a Michelin-Selected lunch.

  Updated Oct 2026·6 min read

Frequently asked

What is the best Asian restaurant in Dubai?

It depends on the cuisine. Hutong is the standout for Chinese, Hoseki holds the city's one Japanese Michelin star, Zuma is the izakaya benchmark, and Pai Thai is the Thai destination. For value, China Bistro's Indo-Chinese and Kinoya's Bib Gourmand ramen lead. All are rated in their respective guides, with no paid placements.

What are the best Chinese and Japanese restaurants in Dubai?

For Chinese, Hutong, China Bistro and Din Tai Fung lead, and our Chinese hub ranks the full field. For Japanese, Hoseki, TakaHisa, Zuma and Kinoya lead, and our Japanese hub has the complete list.

Is there a Michelin Asian restaurant in Dubai?

Yes. Hoseki holds a Michelin star for sushi, the only Japanese star in the city, and Hakkasan at Atlantis holds one for Chinese. TakaHisa and Hutong are listed as Michelin Selected, and Kinoya carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Where can I eat cheap Asian food in Dubai?

China Bistro in Discovery Gardens does value Indo-Chinese, Kinoya is a Bib Gourmand ramen room, and Sushi Art does everyday sushi with lunchboxes around AED 59. Asian food in Dubai does not have to be a resort splurge.

What is Indo-Chinese food?

Indo-Chinese is the Hakka-influenced, India-born style of chilli chicken, kung pao, Manchurian and Schezwan noodles. It is a Dubai staple, and China Bistro in Discovery Gardens is the best-rated sit-down version in the community.

Are these rankings sponsored?

No. Nobody paid to be on this list. Every tier synthesizes real diner sentiment from the sources cited in each underlying guide, weighed against value.

Last updated October 2026