Chicken Biryani
Chicken biryani is repeatedly praised, including by a diner who began ordering it regularly after previously disliking biryani.
Al Razooqi Restaurant
Trade Centre
Al Razooqi Restaurant is a budget-friendly Indian restaurant in Trade Centre, known in reviews for quick meals and generous portions. Chicken biryani is a frequent favourite, while the menu also includes Chinese dishes such as fried rice and noodles.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
144 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Portions
Portions are described as huge, including a chicken dum biryani served in a large portion.
Affordable Meals
Reviews consistently describe the food as cheap or reasonably priced for the Trade Centre area.
Menu Variety
The menu covers Indian, Chinese, Arabic and Western-style choices, giving regular diners plenty to rotate through.
Quick Service
Several diners report fast preparation, including one order that was ready in under 10 minutes.
Takeaway Packing
A takeaway review found the food fresh, well-packed, accurate and ready on time.
What to Eat at Al Razooqi Restaurant 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 Razooqi Restaurant, 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 Razooqi Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken biryani Net +3
“The taste is some what okay, the service is very quick. And they will do free home delivery to near by areas, the price is some what cheap, I like their chicken biryani especially.”
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“The taste is some what okay, the service is very quick. And they will do free home delivery to near by areas, the price is some what cheap, I like their chicken biryani especially.”May 2026
“Their chicken biryani is also decent, but only available during certain times.”August 2019
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Chicken noodles Net +2
“I have tried chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken noodles, chicken sandwich, and chana paratha - all were delicious.”
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“I have tried chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken noodles, chicken sandwich, and chana paratha - all were delicious.”June 2023
“Their Indo-Chinese is very good, so get the shrimp fried rice and the chicken noodles.”August 2019
Honorable mentions (12)
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Butter chicken with paratha Net +1
“The mutton biryani was nice as well as the butter chicken with paratha.”
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“The mutton biryani was nice as well as the butter chicken with paratha.”November 2025
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Chana paratha Net +1
“I have tried chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken noodles, chicken sandwich, and chana paratha - all were delicious.”
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“I have tried chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken noodles, chicken sandwich, and chana paratha - all were delicious.”June 2023
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Chicken dum biriyani Net +1
“Chicken Dum biriyani was nice & tasty. Huge portion comes for just 13 DHS. Good service & cool place for Lunch”
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“Chicken Dum biriyani was nice & tasty. Huge portion comes for just 13 DHS. Good service & cool place for Lunch”October 2024
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Chicken fried rice Net +1
“I have tried chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken noodles, chicken sandwich, and chana paratha - all were delicious.”
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“I have tried chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken noodles, chicken sandwich, and chana paratha - all were delicious.”June 2023
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“I have tried chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken noodles, chicken sandwich, and chana paratha - all were delicious.”
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“I have tried chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken noodles, chicken sandwich, and chana paratha - all were delicious.”June 2023
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Matafi sandwich Net +1
“I recommend Matafi sandwich, zinger burger, Tandoori burger, and beryani.”
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“I recommend Matafi sandwich, zinger burger, Tandoori burger, and beryani.”June 2023
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“The mutton biryani was nice as well as the butter chicken with paratha.”
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“The mutton biryani was nice as well as the butter chicken with paratha.”November 2025
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Sezwan fried rice Net +1
“Chinese cuisine is also good here one must try their Sezwan fried rice”
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“Chinese cuisine is also good here one must try their Sezwan fried rice”April 2024
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Shrimp fried rice Net +1
“Their Indo-Chinese is very good, so get the shrimp fried rice and the chicken noodles.”
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“Their Indo-Chinese is very good, so get the shrimp fried rice and the chicken noodles.”August 2019
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Tandoori burger Net +1
“I recommend Matafi sandwich, zinger burger, Tandoori burger, and beryani.”
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“I recommend Matafi sandwich, zinger burger, Tandoori burger, and beryani.”June 2023
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Vada Net +1
“Here, fast moving is vada, briyani which is good so gave 1 star.”
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“Here, fast moving is vada, briyani which is good so gave 1 star.”December 2021
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Zinger burger Net +1
“I recommend Matafi sandwich, zinger burger, Tandoori burger, and beryani.”
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“I recommend Matafi sandwich, zinger burger, Tandoori burger, and beryani.”June 2023
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Avocado shake Net +1
“I ordered an Avocado shake and it was surprisingly delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered an Avocado shake and it was surprisingly delicious!”August 2019
What to Avoid (5)
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Chicken chilly Net −1
“I found a fly in my chicken chilly. When I informed the restaurant, they just asked for a picture and said they'd send another no apology at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I found a fly in my chicken chilly. When I informed the restaurant, they just asked for a picture and said they'd send another no apology at all.”July 2025
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Fried american style burgers Net −1
“I wouldn’t order the fried American style burgers and chicken that they have.”
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“I wouldn’t order the fried American style burgers and chicken that they have.”August 2019
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Fried chicken meal Net −1
“my son took fried chicken meal which was very hard amd tough over cooked”
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Critical review excerpts
“my son took fried chicken meal which was very hard amd tough over cooked”July 2023
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Papad Net −1
“I just ordered food and they didn’t cover my papad it was giving to me like the food is for dog. Papad should be wrapped not open for flies to play with it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I just ordered food and they didn’t cover my papad it was giving to me like the food is for dog. Papad should be wrapped not open for flies to play with it.”July 2023
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Parotta Net −1
“I don’t know why they sell old parotta upon asking for freshly made. Kindly do not treat customers like this. Attached pictures for reference.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I don’t know why they sell old parotta upon asking for freshly made. Kindly do not treat customers like this. Attached pictures for reference.”August 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Pickup. For time-sensitive orders, consider takeaway or pickup rather than delivery; one customer waited 90 minutes for a nearby breakfast order.
Try Biryani. Chicken biryani is a strong starting point, and chicken dum biryani was reported as a large portion at AED 13.
Visit Off-Peak. If you want a quicker, cleaner experience, avoid peak periods when reviews mention noticeable waiting and cleanliness issues.
Check Packaging. Inspect takeaway packaging before eating, particularly uncovered items; one review specifically mentioned an unwrapped papad.
Ask Availability. Ask when chicken biryani is available, since one review says it is served only during certain times.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Delays
Delivery timing is a recurring problem, with reports of orders taking 90 minutes or arriving much later than requested.
Hygiene Concerns
Reviews report a fly in chicken chilly, uncovered papad exposed to flies and repeated complaints about hair in food.
Staff Conduct
Some customers describe rude or inattentive staff, including complaints about being ignored while waiting to order.
Food Consistency
A few reviews report undercooked grilled chicken, overcooked fried chicken, rotten-smelling capsicum and old food.
Peak-Time Waiting
The restaurant can become noticeably busy at peak times, affecting cleanliness and waiting time.
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The Bottom Line
Al Razooqi Restaurant is a practical Trade Centre stop for inexpensive Indian food, especially chicken biryani. Reviews also mention chicken dum biryani, mutton biryani, butter chicken with paratha and Chinese dishes such as shrimp fried rice and chicken noodles. The appeal is straightforward: filling portions, quick counter service and prices that suit office workers and regular diners rather than a leisurely fine-dining occasion.
Portion size is one of the clearest strengths. A chicken dum biryani was reported as a huge serving for AED 13, while another diner found the mutton biryani and butter chicken with paratha generous. The menu has enough range for repeat visits, with Indian breakfast items, wraps, rolls, sandwiches, juices and Chinese food all appearing in the reviews.
Takeaway can work well too; one customer received a fresh, well-packed and accurate order ready on time. The main caution is inconsistency. Delivery complaints include a 90-minute wait for a nearby building, forgotten orders and deliveries arriving at the restaurant’s convenience rather than the requested time.
Hygiene feedback ranges from “okay” to serious reports of a fly in chicken chilly, uncovered papad and hair in food. Staff experiences are similarly mixed, with some calling the service attentive and others describing rude or poor treatment. For a first visit, eating in during a quieter period or choosing pickup may be less risky than relying on delivery.