SOON Izakaya

February 1, 2025
2.5 / 5
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Fine Dining
Japanese

The Verdict

SOON Izakaya, a fusion Japanese restaurant and bar. Cozy ambiance and good pleasant service. The food was good but nothing to rave about.

The Location
AED
280
Average PPP
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About this Restaurant

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Vibrant nobby yet true Izakaya Soon is located in Armada Tower 2 in JLT — one of the largest residential areas in new Dubai. Soon isn’t breaking the original code of genuine Tokyo-raised Izakaya,
routing to the origins of the sake stay-in-drink and eat shops but is following a strip-and-build approach by delicately infusing the new age
meanings focusing on mixology, music, and lighting design.

Soon is inspired by Japanese anime and cartoons, 1980s aesthetics, gaming and karaoke culture. This Izakaya is created by the OY Hospitality, whose main goal is to develop venues for local abos, who search for new dining experiences. Combining veritable Japanese cuisine with neoteric pop culture, Soon becomes a completely new go-out destination for foodies, socialites, party fans, and cocktail

At a glance
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Fine Dining
Japanese
Price per Person AED 280
February 1, 2025

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