Sandwiches
Customers who have visited for years praise the sandwiches, with one calling them the best compared with other cafeterias.
Al Masa Cafeteria(BR 3)
Al Satwa
Al Masa Cafeteria (BR 3) in Al Satwa is a casual spot for tea, sandwiches and quick cafeteria food. Reviews particularly highlight the chicken paratha and karak, with the late-night convenience of a branch described as open 24 hours.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
382 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Karak
Karak is a longstanding draw, including zafarani karak and tea that regular customers return for.
Chicken Paratha
Chicken paratha is a specific standout; one reviewer says it is a must-try at Al Masa.
Late Hours
A review describes the cafeteria as open 24 hours, useful for tea or a quick bite outside normal dining times.
Burgers
One customer praises the burgers for juicy flavour, fresh ingredients and soft buns.
What to Eat at Al Masa Cafeteria(BR 3) 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 Masa Cafeteria(BR 3), 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 Masa Cafeteria(BR 3) got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Amlet pratha Net +1
“Tasty Chicken Pratha Roll, Amlet Pratha, And Fantastic tea can make your day wonderful, and Al Masa ia the good place to get it start...”
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Review excerpts
“Tasty Chicken Pratha Roll, Amlet Pratha, And Fantastic tea can make your day wonderful, and Al Masa ia the good place to get it start...”June 2022
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Chicken paratha Net +1
“Chicken Paratha of this shop amazing. If you visit Masa must try.”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken Paratha of this shop amazing. If you visit Masa must try.”June 2022
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Chicken sandwich in poratha Net +1
“One of from my most favorite place of tea and chicken sandwich in poratha.(Kyun Danish bhai I'm right or wrong 😃 ✌)”
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“One of from my most favorite place of tea and chicken sandwich in poratha.(Kyun Danish bhai I'm right or wrong 😃 ✌)”February 2022
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Kark Net +1
“I am visiting this cafeteria since 2019 they have best sandwiches and Kark ever”
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Review excerpts
“I am visiting this cafeteria since 2019 they have best sandwiches and Kark ever”March 2025
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Tasty chicken pratha roll Net +1
“Tasty Chicken Pratha Roll, Amlet Pratha, And Fantastic tea can make your day wonderful, and Al Masa ia the good place to get it start...”
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Review excerpts
“Tasty Chicken Pratha Roll, Amlet Pratha, And Fantastic tea can make your day wonderful, and Al Masa ia the good place to get it start...”June 2022
Drinks 1
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Zafarani karak Net +1
“Superb spot for a quick bite and karak. I always get their zafarani karak and highly recommend it.”
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Review excerpts
“Superb spot for a quick bite and karak. I always get their zafarani karak and highly recommend it.”December 2022
What to Avoid (3)
Food 2
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Mutton biriyani Net −1
“worst food ever. no value for money. i ordered a mutton biriyani and there was no mutton what so ever. scam Restaurant poor service. needs to be closed”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“worst food ever. no value for money. i ordered a mutton biriyani and there was no mutton what so ever. scam Restaurant poor service. needs to be closed”December 2025
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Zingerburger Net −1
“Last night I bought a burger from here Zingerburger but the fries tasted very bitter and the burger I guess they use dirty oil I didn't eat a bit of it and I paid full price.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Last night I bought a burger from here Zingerburger but the fries tasted very bitter and the burger I guess they use dirty oil I didn't eat a bit of it and I paid full price.”September 2023
Drinks 1
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Karak chai Net −1
“Day by day Al Masa Satwa branch is getting worse the try the karak chai I bet you will agree it’s getting worse.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Day by day Al Masa Satwa branch is getting worse the try the karak chai I bet you will agree it’s getting worse.”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Paratha. For a first order, chicken paratha is one of the clearest review-backed choices to try.
Order Early. If using delivery, allow extra time: one sandwich reportedly took an hour, while another order took two hours.
Check Food. Check takeaway contents before leaving, especially if ordering biriyani; one customer reported no mutton in a mutton biriyani.
Confirm Seating. Ask about indoor seating before ordering tea, as several customers said they were refused a table inside for tea.
Late Visits. The cafeteria may suit late-night tea or snacks because a review says it is open 24 hours.
Plan the visit
Practical details
381 D90
Al Satwa, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Staff Conduct
Multiple reviews report rude or argumentative interactions, including complaints about waiters, supervisors and tea-counter staff.
Delivery Delays
Delivery times can be seriously unpredictable, with reported waits of more than an hour and up to two hours.
Food Consistency
Reviews describe missing ingredients, unfresh food and burnt or poor-quality meat and fries.
Indoor Comfort
Indoor conditions have been criticised, including an AC-off room described as extremely hot and suffocating.
Portions
One customer says items arrived with less material and that they were charged more than expected.
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The Bottom Line
Al Masa Cafeteria (BR 3) in Al Satwa is a casual stop for tea, sandwiches and quick cafeteria food. Reviews repeatedly point to chicken paratha, chicken paratha roll and karak; one long-time customer calls its sandwiches and karak the best they've had, while another recommends the zafarani karak. There's also a reason it suits late-night cravings: one review says it is open 24 hours.
Burgers have their fans too, with a reviewer praising the juicy flavour, fresh ingredients and soft buns. However, another customer reported bitter fries and suspected dirty oil, so consistency matters. Service is the bigger variable.
Several customers describe rude or argumentative staff, including complaints about a tea-counter dispute over extra milk and a delivery interaction involving abusive language. Indoor comfort has also been uneven: reviews mention being refused a seat for tea on a cold day and an AC-off dining room that felt boiling hot. Delivery deserves caution.
Reported waits range from over an hour for a sandwich to two hours for an evening order, and one customer says delivery was charged extra. If collecting food, check the order before leaving; a mutton biriyani review said it contained no mutton. For a quick tea or sandwich in Al Satwa, it may still appeal, but patience and a quick quality check are sensible.