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Ikebana Japanese Restaurant

Name: Ikebana Japanese Restaurant
Address: Carretera Federal Cancún - Tulúm Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa, Grand Sirenis Quintana Roo 77780 Mexico, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 3 reviews

casual

japanese

sushi

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Ikebana Japanese Restaurant is a $$ japanese & sushi casual restaurant in Puerto Morelos rated 5.0/5 by 3 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Ikebana sits inside the Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort, south of Puerto Morelos along the highway to Tulum. It's the resort's Japanese option, and while the 5-star rating is based on only three reviews, guests who've written about it highlight the teppanyaki stations and the fact that it's included in the all-inclusive package—no upcharge for sushi or hibachi. The appeal here is straightforward: you're already staying at the resort, you want a break from the buffet, and Ikebana delivers tableside theater without forcing you to leave the property or open your wallet again. Execution depends on the night and the chef working your station, but the format—watching your meal come together on the griddle—tends to land well with families and groups. If you're not staying at Grand Sirenis, there's no compelling reason to drive out for it. But if you are, it's a reliable dinner option when you want something beyond the main dining room.

At a glance

Area: Puerto Morelos
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: japanese
sushi
teppanyaki
Dietary options: —

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