While Shenzhen famous shopping mall UpperHills has plenty of great restaurants, few offer such exceptional value as MUJI Diner❗️
Today, I finally visited MUJI Diner after hearing so many good things about it, and the experience truly lived up to the hype. The atmosphere is incredibly comfortable and calming, making it a place where you can easily slow down and enjoy your meal.
📍 Practical Information
Name of the Restaurant: MUJI Diner (无印良品餐堂)Location:深圳市福田区深业上城南区1期2层240号；Shop 240, Level 2, Phase 1, UpperHills South Zone, Futian District, ShenzhenNearest Metro Station: Donggualing Station, Line 10 — 500 meters on footOpening Hours: 07:00–22:30
🌿 Environment
The restaurant follows MUJI’s signature natural wood aesthetic. The overall atmosphere is warm and cozy, with wide cushioned seats. There are round tables, bar seating, wall-side seats, and even a small bar area, making it suitable for different occasions, whether you’re having a family meal, meeting friends, or simply looking for a relaxing place to spend some time.
There’s also a subtle aroma in the air that makes the space feel even more soothing.
One small detail I noticed: the bowls are placed upside down on the table. They look plain on the outside, but have beautiful patterns on the inside. It’s a simple but thoughtful detail that deserves a thumbs-up. 👍
🍣 Food Experience
I came specifically to try their classic Salmon Kamameshi.
The presentation is quite unique. During the cooking process, you can actually see the steam rising and hear the gentle crackling from the pot — it almost feels like watching something being cooked outdoors. ⏳ It takes about 20 minutes to cook.
The set comes with a small portion of pickles and three toppings to mix into the rice: crushed seaweed, butter, and chopped scallions.
Once the rice is cooked, a wonderful aroma comes out as soon as you lift the lid. After mixing in the toppings, the fragrance becomes even richer.
The flavor is so fresh and natural, with the salmon coated in butter making it extra fragrant. The texture is layered, with bits of carrot and lotus root (I think). Since everything is cooked directly in the pot, the bottom develops a layer of crispy rice. I usually enjoy crispy rice, but some parts were a little too hard and even had a slightly undercooked, almost half-cooked texture. So if you prefer your rice on the softer side, you might not enjoy this part as much.
🥤 The set also comes with a tamarind drink, which tastes similar to sour pickled beans with the flavour of sweet and sour.
We also tried several other dishes, and surprisingly, they were all quite good:
🏆 Mediterranean Salad — Savory and slightly sweet, with both meat and vegetables. You're immediatly drawn to its colorful appearance. It tastes very appetizing, though the portion is very small.(16 RMB)
🏆 Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir‑Fry with Pork — Includes bitter melon, egg, pork, and bonito flakes. Shockingly, it tastes even better than what we had in Okinawa 😂
🏆 Carrot Milk Ice Cream — I only ordered it out of curiosity (I hated carrot juice before), but it turned out to be stunningly good❗️The ice cream is sweet‑tart, refreshing, and full of flavor. A delightful surprise—highly recommended.
💁♂️ Service
The staff were warm and welcoming🔥 and served dishes politely.We accidentally left our phone at the restaurant and only realized it half an hour later. When we called, the manager answered immediately, which was reassuring.When picking up the phone, they asked us to unlock it to confirm ownership—another detail we truly appreciated 👍
📚 Overall Experience
Overall, I had an excellent experience at MUJI Diner, and I would sincerely recommend it. ❗️
Among the restaurants in UpperHills, this is one of the places that offers good value, consistently enjoyable dishes, a comfortable atmosphere, and a few genuinely delightful surprises.
The Salmon Kamameshi was the main reason I came, but the carrot milk ice cream ended up being one of the biggest surprises of the meal. And with the cozy MUJI-style environment, it’s also a nice place to simply slow down and enjoy a meal with family or friends.
🧑⚖️Final verdict:
Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Atmosphere⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Value ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
（First upload: July 12th, 2026; Updated September 19th, 2026）
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