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Konjiki Hototogisu

JapaneseMichelin Bib GourmandShoyu ramenShio ramenTokyo ramenJapanese-ownedMall diningNo MSG

Konjiki Hototogisu is Dubai's only Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen restaurant, a direct export from the original Tokyo shop founded in a Shibuya alley by ramen master Atsushi Yamamoto in 2006. The signature shoyu and shio clam ramen — handmade noodles, no MSG, no ready-made bases — now serves Dubai's Mall of the Emirates.

Price
¥¥
Area
Al Barsha (Mall of the Emirates, 2nd Level)
Since
2023
Chef
Atsushi Yamamoto
Konjiki Hototogisu — authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai, Al Barsha (Mall of the Emirates, 2nd Level)
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About
Chef Atsushi Yamamoto opened the original Konjiki Hototogisu in a tiny 8-seat Shibuya alley in 2006, built on a philosophy of obsessive experimentation and pure ingredient integrity. After winning Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in Tokyo from 2015–2018 and a full Michelin star from 2019–2023, he began an international expansion to Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai, where the Mall of the Emirates location opened in July 2023. The Dubai branch has earned Michelin Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025, making it the emirate's most-decorated ramen restaurant. All noodles and flavoured sauces are handmade in-house; no MSG and no pre-made bases are used. The signature bowls — shoyu ramen with dried bonito, clam, and truffle, and shio ramen with clam-enriched broth — reflect Yamamoto's background in soba traditions. The menu also includes gyoza, izakaya bites, and rice dishes. Prices start at AED 72 for ramen. A second UAE location at Nakheel Mall is also open.
Neighborhood & visiting

Konjiki Hototogisu sits in Al Barsha (Mall of the Emirates, 2nd Level), one of Dubai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand in both the 2024 and 2025 Dubai Guides — the city's most recognised ramen restaurant, with Michelin's stamp across two successive years.
  • Direct descendant of a Tokyo original that held a full Michelin star from 2019–2023 and pioneered the artisanal shoyu-clam-truffle ramen style.
  • All noodles and sauces handmade daily with zero MSG and no ready-made bases — rigorous craft standards rarely seen in a mall ramen environment.

Two Dubai locations: Mall of the Emirates (Al Barsha) and Nakheel Mall (Palm Jumeirah). Walk-in dining only; reservations not required. Instagram: @konjiki.uae.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Konjiki Hototogisu

Is Konjiki Hototogisu an authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai?
Yes — Konjiki Hototogisu is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Dubai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
Where is Konjiki Hototogisu located?
Konjiki Hototogisu is located at Mall of the Emirates, 2nd Level, near More Café and CB2, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the Al Barsha (Mall of the Emirates, 2nd Level) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Konjiki Hototogisu?
Konjiki Hototogisu does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Dubai we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Konjiki Hototogisu?
Konjiki Hototogisu sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Dubai.
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