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Restaurante Maiko

Name: Restaurante Maiko
Address: Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka'an, Crtra. Xetumal - Cancun, Km 249, Akumal Quintana Roo 77710 Mexico, AW
Price range: Fine Dining
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆4.4 out of 5 · 190 reviews

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Restaurante Maiko is a $$$$ japanese & asian upscale restaurant in Akumal rated 4.4/5 by 190 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Restaurante Maiko is the Japanese dining room inside the Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka'an resort in Akumal, and if you're staying on property, the 4.6 food rating and 4.8 value score make it worth booking. It's upscale without being stiff, and the sushi and teppanyaki selection runs deeper than you'd expect at an all-inclusive resort restaurant. The service rating sits at 4.7, which tracks — attentive but not intrusive, and they handle dietary restrictions without drama. The atmosphere score is lower at 3.8, likely because it's a resort dining room with that slightly generic elegance. But the food outpaces the setting, and the value proposition is obvious if you're already paying for the property. If you're day-tripping through Akumal and not a resort guest, confirm access before making plans.

At a glance

Area: Akumal
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●●●
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: japanese
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Dietary options: —

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