Al Aumdah Restaurant Al Barsha - مطعم العمدة فرع البرشا

Name: Al Aumdah Restaurant Al Barsha - مطعم العمدة فرع البرشا
Address: Etqan - Al Barsha - Dubai, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971600565690

Al Barsha

Egyptian restaurant Open now 0 600 565 690

Al Aumdah is an Egyptian restaurant in Al Barsha serving familiar Egyptian comfort food in a casual, compact setting. Reviews point especially to its koshary, shawarma, falafel and freshly baked pies, with generous portions and a distinctly home-style atmosphere.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

2,173 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Customers describe the food and atmosphere as close to the Egyptian experience, with one reviewer saying it felt like being back in Cairo.

Large portions

The koshary portions are notably generous: one reviewer said even the small size was difficult for two people to finish.

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What to Eat at Al Aumdah Restaurant Al Barsha - مطعم العمدة فرع البرشا

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Al Aumdah Restaurant Al Barsha - مطعم العمدة فرع البرشا, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

Kushery Net +6

“Kushery is a must and comes in 3 sizes and we both couldn't finish the small portions.”
Garlic sauce Net +2

“Had a huge beast of a shawarma here. Fully loaded with meat and the garlic sauce was impeccable.”
Hummus Net +2

“I particularly enjoyed the hummus, which was creamy and smooth, and the beef dish which was tender and juicy.”
Orzo soup Net +2

“The salad was fresh and crisp, and the orzo soup was hearty and comforting.”
Tahini sauce Net +2

“The falafels were my favourite, make sure to get the stuffed one, touch of sesame made it even better along with their tahini.”

Honorable mentions (23)

Alexandrian liver dish Net +1

“I tried Alexandrian liver dish and sausage platter and both of them are very good specially rhe liver.”
Baba ghannoush Net +1

“Try their baba ghannoush with freshly baked pita for a very good price”
Barbecued chicken Net +1

“they also serve Koshary which is a mix of rice, macaroni, brown lentils, and topped with tomato sous and fried onions ... they also serve some barbecue chicken ... the taste of Foul and Falafel is very yummy even Koshary and barbecued chicken and prices are cheap”
Bread Net +1

“If I can give them more than 5 stars, I would do it. The best Egyptian food I’ve ever tried. Oh gosh, I still can taste their bread. Every single dishes we ordered were amazing.”
Chicken koshary Net +1

“Their Falafel, Egyptian Pizza and chicken Koshary was just amazing.”
Chicken pizza Net +1

“I opted to order a chicken pizza, lo and behold when my order came,it was a massive size pizza and i was amazed that the dough that was use in the pizza was not a ordinary pizza dough,it was so flaky with a generous amount of cheese,. I really like the texture and flavor in their pizza,.I'm just amazed with the flaky dough and slight crispness in the bottom of the pizza..big 👍”
Egyptian pizza Net +1

“Their Falafel, Egyptian Pizza and chicken Koshary was just amazing.”
Foul Net +1

“they also serve Koshary which is a mix of rice, macaroni, brown lentils, and topped with tomato sous and fried onions ... they also serve some barbecue chicken ... the taste of Foul and Falafel is very yummy even Koshary and barbecued chicken and prices are cheap”
Freshly baked pita Net +1

“Try their baba ghannoush with freshly baked pita for a very good price”
Grilled chicken with mulukhiya soup Net +1

“I recommend the grilled chicken with mulukhiya soup — that’s a must-try.”
Hawawshi Net +1

“Hawawshi is a must. One bite takes you back in time when you first had it and the Tahini sauce is simply brilliant.”
Kraft & cheese chicken pie Net +1

“Got the kraft & cheese chicken pie. Tasted great, fresh out of the oven, however a large size is huge, & medium is better for 2 people.”
Liver sandwiches Net +1

“The liver sandwiches were another standout: rich, perfectly seasoned, and served with just the right amount of spice and crunch.”
Meat fatira Net +1

“I went with friends, and we were blown away by the meat fatira crispy on the outside, generously filled, and bursting with flavor.”
Meat pie Net +1

“They have a really good meat pie — the cheese is great, and I like how they make it. It’s big and fair for the price.”
Mulukhia Net +1

“They have the best mulukhia i ever tried in UAE, very tasty and they have a meal for half chicken + soup + rice + mulukhia for 39 AED”
Omm ali Net +1

“The omm ali was worth trying, touch of pistachios made it memorable.”
Sausage platter Net +1

“I tried Alexandrian liver dish and sausage platter and both of them are very good specially rhe liver.”
Shawarma chicken Net +1

“Shawarma Chicken is very nice. GARLIC sauce is 10/10”
Showarma Net +1

“My favorite showarma Jus eat you'll know 😄❤️”
Sweet pie - coconut and nutella Net +1

“Images are of the sweet Pie - coconut and Nutella”
Tuna and shrimp Net +1

“We went back to this restaurant after 1 week to try their pizza and they suggest the tuna and shrimp which is very amazing and cheap.”
Fries Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The french fries were exceptional, characterized by their fresh preparation, minimal oil content, and crisp texture.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Cabbage rolls Net −1

“The cabbage rolls were too spicy & 1 was burned totally black & rock solid!.”
Meat lover pie Net −1

“I took meat lover pie It was normal not tasty Normal one”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try koshary. Start with Kushery: it comes in three sizes, and reviewers found even the small portion substantial.

Order stuffed. For falafel, ask for the stuffed version; one reviewer particularly liked its sesame touch with tahini.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Etqan - Al Barsha - Dubai

Etqan - Al Barsha, Dubai

0 600 565 690

Mon	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wed	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thu	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fri	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Crowded seating

The dining room is small, noisy and tightly arranged, with some reviewers finding it uncomfortable for families or busy meals.

Parking difficulty

Finding RTA parking around the restaurant can take time; private paid parking may require a walk.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

20 AED

meat bread

“The meat bread we paid 20 AED for was simply missing”

Google review · July 2026

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The Bottom Line

Al Aumdah is a casual Egyptian restaurant in Al Barsha, worth considering for filling comfort food rather than polished dining-room formality. Customers come for koshary, shawarma, falafel and baked pies, with several describing the flavours as genuinely Egyptian and the portions as generous. The small koshary is reportedly hard for two people to finish, while shawarma reviews range from heavily stuffed and juicy to overly saucy, so consistency can vary.

The menu has useful first-timer choices. Try the stuffed falafel with tahini, the meat fatira, or the chicken pie, whose flaky dough and crisp base impressed one reviewer. Mulukhia also gets a strong mention, including a half-chicken meal with soup and rice.

Breakfast staples such as foul and falafel are another reason regulars return. The trade-off is the setting. Seating is compact, and several reviews describe busy periods as crowded, noisy and awkward for families.

Parking around the restaurant can be frustrating, with private paid options requiring a walk. Delivery deserves more caution: customers report long delays, incomplete orders and difficult refund conversations. If ordering in, check the bag before settling in.

For a calmer visit, avoid Friday rush hours and expect to use an online menu rather than a printed one.