Al Damyati Restaurant Al Barsha

Al Damyati Restaurant Al Barsha

Al Barsha

Al Damyati Restaurant Al Barsha is an Egyptian restaurant centred on traditional grills and comfort food. Customers return for tender lamb chops and juicy kebabs, while complimentary hummus, salad and soup make a meal here feel generous from the start.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
466 ratings
5★
84%
4★
8%
3★
3%
2★
1%
1★
4%

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The Good Stuff

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Lamb Chops

The lamb chops are repeatedly praised for being tender, juicy and well charred, with some diners comparing them favourably across Dubai.

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Juicy Kebabs

Kebabs are described as soft, juicy and perfectly cooked, especially alongside bread, hummus and tahini.

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What to Eat at Al Damyati Restaurant Al Barsha

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

Food 3

  1. Falafel Net +7
    “Their falafel is honestly the best I’ve ever had – perfectly crispy on the outside and soft, flavorful inside. You can really taste the freshness and authentic spices.”
  2. Lentil soup Net +6
    “Their lamb chops are our all-time favorite — perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. The lentil soup is my personal favorite, comforting and delicious every time. 🥣”
  3. Mixed grill Net +2
    “We also ordered the mixed grill, which did not disappoint. The meat was succulent, well seasoned, and cooked just right. Every bite felt satisfying, and the portion sizes were more than generous.”
Honorable mentions (19)
  1. Afghani mutton pulao Net +1
    “This new branch also features some amazing additions like Afghani mutton pulao, lentil soup, and their house-baked bread — all must-tries.”
  2. Alexandrian liver Net +1
    “We added Egyptian kofta for 60 AED (9/10), one Arayess with minced meat (10/10), Alexandrian liver (8/10), and a plate of fried eggplant that wasn’t even on the menu, but they still made it for me (10/10).”
  3. Baba ghanong Net +1
    “Baba ghanong and mutabale was my absolute favourite (smoked eggplant with garlic and tomatoes).”
  4. Bread with hummus and tahini Net +1
    “Kebabs tastes good with Bread with hummus and tahini .”
  5. Chicken pulao Net +1
    “Super love their chicken pulao! I gisit their establishment at least once a week and they never disappoint with their rice.”
  6. Egyptian foul Net +1
    “Before leaving as usual, I grabbed my usual Egyptian foul to go. I freeze these boxes at home and pull one out whenever I need comfort food, an easy meal and it never fails me.”
  7. Egyptian kofta Net +1
    “We added Egyptian kofta for 60 AED (9/10), one Arayess with minced meat (10/10), Alexandrian liver (8/10), and a plate of fried eggplant that wasn’t even on the menu, but they still made it for me (10/10).”
  8. Foul Net +1
    “one of the old and well-known restaurants, and their foul, falafel, and hummus are truly among the original classics. The taste is still amazing and authentic until today.”
  9. Fried eggplant Net +1
    “We added Egyptian kofta for 60 AED (9/10), one Arayess with minced meat (10/10), Alexandrian liver (8/10), and a plate of fried eggplant that wasn’t even on the menu, but they still made it for me (10/10).”
  10. Grilled boneless chicken Net +1
    “I’ve been a regular at their Karama branch for the past 4 years, and I’m so glad they’ve finally opened in Al Barsha! The lamb chops are absolutely out of this world — tender, flavorful, and perfectly grilled. The grilled boneless chicken and falafel are also fantastic.”
  11. Grilled chicken Net +1
    “I had the meat kabab, grilled chicken, lamb chops, they gave me complimentary soup which was soooo goood.”
  12. Grilled lamb stews Net +1
    “Al Damayati Restaurant is an Amazing Arabic food Restaurant , i love their grilled lamb stews , kabab and chops , super tender and juicy.”
  13. Kabuli pulow Net +1
    “Ordered Peshawari Kadai and a Mix Platter with Kabuli pulow from their menu, we found the flavors to be delightful.”
  14. Mix platter Net +1
    “Ordered Peshawari Kadai and a Mix Platter with Kabuli pulow from their menu, we found the flavors to be delightful.”
  15. Mutton chops Net +1
    “If you wanna have authentic mutton chops less spicy.. Al Damyati is the right place to jump in.”
  16. Mutton shenwari Net +1
    “However I must say to food here is absolutely amazing. We ordered Mutton Shenwari and roti.. Both were really very nice .”
  17. Peshawari kadai Net +1
    “Ordered Peshawari Kadai and a Mix Platter with Kabuli pulow from their menu, we found the flavors to be delightful.”
  18. Shinwari kadai Net +1
    “Shinwari kadai and pulao was good”
  19. Special chicken karahi Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “Special Chicken Karahi: 4/5 - As a fervent enthusiast of Mutton Karahi, this commendation speaks volumes. While enjoyable, I've experienced superior versions elsewhere.”

Drinks 2

  1. Tea Net +2
    “The staff are so kind , and generous, they fill the table with small sides with no extra charges, in other restaurants humus , soup salad and bread all been charged , but this one they just put on the table for free, and a good glass of tea at the end.”
  2. Lassi Net +1
    “Lassi: 3.5/5 - Adequate, though I've had better elsewhere.”
What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

  1. Kunafa Net −1
    “Kunafa could have served hot.”
  2. Mushroom soup Net −1
    “Complimentary soups and the soup which we ordered mushroom soup is less than average, taste and quality”
  3. Mutton dish Net −1
    “We recently ordered lunch for our office from Afghan Pallow Place Resturant and opted for their mutton dish. While the flavour was acceptable, the food arrived cold, which was disappointing. Furthermore, the portion size was inadequate considering the prices.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order Chops. If lamb chops are your priority, order generously: one regular described them as among the finest and encouraged going big.

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Check Portions. If ordering a large quantity of chops, confirm the meat portion first, since one kilo was reported as mostly fat and bone.

Plan the visit

Practical details

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Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
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Common Concerns

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Meat Portions

One customer found a kilo of lamb chops unusually fatty and short on meat, while another also reported mostly bone and fat.

Order Errors

A review reports wrong items arriving because staff did not write down the order, so checking the bill and dishes may be worthwhile.

Customer-reported prices

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

200 AED per kilo

signature lamb chops

“We ordered 2 kilos of their signature lamb chops, 200 AED per kilo”
Google review · August 2025

60 AED

Egyptian kofta

“We added Egyptian kofta for 60 AED (9/10), one Arayess with minced meat (10/10), Alexandrian liver (8/10), and a plate of fried eggplant that wasn’t even on the menu, but they still made it for me (10/10)”
Google review · August 2025

15 AED

Bukhari rice

“One of the staff offered us a complimentary Bukhari rice, since we're regulars at Karama (normally 15 AED)”
Google review · August 2025
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The Bottom Line

Al Damyati Restaurant Al Barsha is an Egyptian grill restaurant with a long-standing Karama following. Lamb chops are the main draw: reviews describe them as tender, juicy, charred and sometimes falling off the bone. Juicy kebabs, mixed grill and arayes are other dependable choices, while foul, falafel and hummus deliver the traditional Egyptian side of the menu.

The meal often starts generously. Customers mention complimentary lentil soup, hummus, salad, falafel, tahini, pickles and fresh khubz, with tea sometimes served at the end. The lentil soup gets unusually warm praise, and the freshly baked bread is a useful partner for the dips and grills.

Afghan additions such as Bukhari rice and Afghani mutton pulao also appear in reviews. The Al Barsha setting is bigger than a basic neighbourhood eatery, with spacious tables, majlis-style or carpeted seating and some private-feeling corners for groups. Parking in front has been easy for at least one family visitor.

Prices are generally described as reasonable, though one review called the venue pricey and others cautioned that lamb chop portions can be fatty or light on meat. Service is usually friendly, but an order mix-up and limited highchairs have also been reported.

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