MaKiRa Restaurant

Absolutely loved my dinner at Makira. The open kitchen adds a vibrant, authentic touch, and the ambience strikes the perfect balance—elegant yet relaxed. You can actually enjoy a proper conversation without shouting over loud music. Every dish I tried was bursting with flavor—beautifully prepared and truly delicious. Highly recommended.(elenaalmansoori)

The food not only looks amazing, it tastes incredible too! Generous portions and rich, authentic flavors made the experience even better. I especially loved the Shoyu Tori Ramen and Tan Tan Ramen both were absolutely delicious! Huge thanks to KRIPA and SHREE for their outstanding service. We’ll definitely be coming back for more!

Fantastic Ramen Spot with Great Vibes for business lunch, dinner or meeting with friends. This restaurant is a gem! Conveniently located with free valet parking, making it hassle-free to visit. The service was excellent—staff were friendly and attentive. Now, the food: huge portions of the best ramen I’ve had—rich, flavorful, and absolutely satisfying. Every dish we tried was tasty and well-prepared. The vibe was relaxed, with chill music adding to the enjoyable atmosphere. Perfect for a casual meal or a comforting ramen craving. Highly recommend 👌

The Worst Dining Experience of Our Vacation On May 21, 2025, my wife and I had dinner at MaKiRa in the Dusit Thani Dubai. We had a wonderful stay at the hotel, but this restaurant was a major letdown. Atmosphere: Nice design, open kitchen, soft lighting, and Japanese pop music. But the wooden tables were sticky to the point you couldn’t move a glass — a major hygiene red flag. The A/C was freezing, more suited for fish than people. And the open kitchen had no proper ventilation, so the smell lingered heavily. Service: We had a reservation but were told, “Sit anywhere.” The hostess, also the bartender, disappeared multiple times while making drinks. Aside from a robotic “Is everything okay?”, there was no service. Used wrappers and a soy sauce pot stayed on our table until after dessert. We didn’t even learn our servers' names (Kripa & Shree) until they handed us a QR code with their names written on the back — no introductions, no name tags. Reviews often mention them, and now we get why: they push for reviews, hoping no one leaves a bad one. But service was inattentive and indifferent. Food: We ordered the most expensive item — “The Best Selection of Our Sashimi, Sushi, Rolls, and More” for ~300 AED. We expected a showcase of the chef’s skill. Instead, we got 6 pieces of the cheapest sashimi (3 types), 3 basic sushi pairs, and two half rolls (shrimp and maki). No eel, no premium cuts, no creativity. Fresh? Yes. Impressive? No. You’d pay less for this exact plate at a casual sushi bar — and get it faster. To make it worse, ordering each item separately from their own menu costs less than the set. Maybe the extra charge was for the mayo drizzle on the leaves? Drinks & Dessert: Drinks were just okay — 5/10, not well balanced. Dessert (a sour Japanese cheesecake) was fine, though very tangy toward the end. I finished it just not to leave hungry. Conclusion: If ramen is your only strength, rebrand as a ramen café. That’s not a bad thing....

The food was absolutely perfect and delicious. Kripa and Shree assisted us with our order and provided excellent service. They were incredibly kind and attentive. We’d definitely love to dine here again!