Shawarma
The shawarma in Iranian bread is repeatedly praised for its taste.
Al Marsa Cafeteria and Restaurant Barsha South 1 Aswaq mall
Al Barsha South
Al Marsa is an Arabic-and-Indian cafeteria and restaurant in Al Barsha South, with round-the-clock service and a menu that works for quick meals or delivery. Reviews particularly point to the shawarma in Iranian bread and Bukhari rice as worthwhile orders.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
129 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Rice Dishes
Bukhari rice and charcoal chicken are two particularly well-liked choices.
Open 24/7
The all-day opening hours are useful for late-night meals, drinks or early food orders.
Free Parking
One reviewer reports free parking for both cars and bikes.
Hygiene
Several reviews describe the place as clean or hygienic, including one that also praised the food quality.
Friendly Service
Reviews often mention polite, cooperative staff and quick service.
What to Eat at Al Marsa Cafeteria and Restaurant Barsha South 1 Aswaq mall How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Al Marsa Cafeteria and Restaurant Barsha South 1 Aswaq mall, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Al Marsa Cafeteria and Restaurant Barsha South 1 Aswaq mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Bukhari rice Net +3
“I ate Bukhari rice it's very tasty and I want to eat every day”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ate Bukhari rice it's very tasty and I want to eat every day”November 2024
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Charcoal chicken Net +2
“Charcoal chicken was very good and tasty”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Charcoal chicken was very good and tasty”June 2025
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Shawarma Net +1
“I ate shawarma it's good but need to be littile hot”
Positive 3Negative 2
Review excerpts
“I ate shawarma it's good but need to be littile hot”February 2025
“Best shawarma!!👌 Delicious taste and awesome place for restaurant”February 2025
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Broast Net +1
“Ordered their broast. It was good in taste. They don’t have sitting arrangements. Good for home delivery”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered their broast. It was good in taste. They don’t have sitting arrangements. Good for home delivery”July 2024
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Shawarma in iranian bread Net +1
“I have eat there shawarma in Iranian bread was very nice and tasty must try”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I have eat there shawarma in Iranian bread was very nice and tasty must try”May 2026
Drinks 4
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Karak tea Net +2
“Another thing that should be mentioned is its tea ( karak tea )☕️🫖 Masha Allah”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Another thing that should be mentioned is its tea ( karak tea )☕️🫖 Masha Allah”July 2023
“I also tried their Karak tea but it wasn’t that good it has a bitter kinda taste.”June 2026
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Banana smoothie Net +1
“Banana smoothie is really good prices are fine however it’s better than most cafeterias rates one of the best cafeterias”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Banana smoothie is really good prices are fine however it’s better than most cafeterias rates one of the best cafeterias”March 2026
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Mixed juice Net +1
“I had Mixed juice and it was delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had Mixed juice and it was delicious.”June 2026
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Pink tea Net +1
“But I drink Pink tea it's also Good but it's very thick and heavy but Good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“But I drink Pink tea it's also Good but it's very thick and heavy but Good”November 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Bukhari. Order Bukhari rice, which reviewers repeatedly single out; one called it very tasty and said they wanted it daily.
Try Shawarma. For a quick meal, consider the shawarma in Iranian bread, specifically praised for being tasty.
Check Timing. If ordering a sandwich or tea, allow extra time or avoid busy periods: one customer waited 20 minutes while larger orders went first.
Confirm Prices. Check the current total before ordering, since one regular customer reported prices changing daily.
Use Parking. If you are driving or riding, a reviewer reported free parking for both cars and bikes.
Consider Delivery. Delivery may be the practical choice if seating matters, as one review says the restaurant has no sitting arrangements.
Plan the visit
Practical details
36QH+X3C - Umm Suqeim St
Al Barsha South First - Al Barsha South, Dubai
| 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 |
Common Concerns
Food Hygiene
One customer found a hair in a falooda, while another reported food that was old and dry.
Inconsistent Freshness
The shawarma was described as fresher in the past, and another review complained about old, dry food.
Order Delays
A sandwich and tea took 20 minutes, with the reviewer saying larger orders were served first.
No Seating
A review says there are no sitting arrangements, making the restaurant more suitable for delivery in that customer's experience.
Price Changes
A regular customer questioned why the restaurant changes prices from day to day.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
1 dh
tea
“only 1 dh for tea”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
Al Marsa is a 24/7 Arabic-and-Indian cafeteria in Al Barsha South. It suits quick meals, late-night orders and delivery, with reviews highlighting shawarma in Iranian bread, Bukhari rice, charcoal chicken and breakfast sandwiches. The food is generally described as tasty and reasonably priced, although the experience is not completely consistent.
The strongest dish-specific praise goes to the shawarma in Iranian bread and the Bukhari rice; charcoal chicken also gets a clear “must try” mention. Drinks are more mixed: mixed juice and banana smoothie reviews are positive, while one juice order was described as bad. Karak tea also improved over time for one repeat customer, but another found it bitter initially.
Service is often called friendly, polite and fast, and free parking for cars and bikes was reported. There is an important practical limitation: one customer said there are no sitting arrangements, so delivery or takeaway may make more sense if you want to eat comfortably. Allow extra time for smaller orders during busy periods, as a sandwich and tea reportedly took 20 minutes while biryani and barbecue orders were prioritised.
It is also worth confirming prices before paying, given a complaint about daily price changes and another about an unexpected extra charge.