Tender ribs
The Haneeth ribs are repeatedly praised for being tender, flavorful and well cooked.
AL - ROMANSIAH
Al Barsha
AL - ROMANSIAH is a Gulf and Yemeni-style restaurant in Al Barsha, with traditional dishes served in a welcoming dining room. Reviews especially point to the tender Haneeth ribs and generously portioned mandi, alongside complimentary soup and tea that add a thoughtful touch to the meal.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
12,582 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Authentic bread
The signature Yemeni bread and freshly made meat samosa were singled out as tasty, with the samosa noted as fresh rather than frozen.
Complimentary extras
Several reviews mention complimentary meat soup, greens or Arabic tea served with the meal.
Family seating
The restaurant has family rooms and traditional floor seating, making it workable for family or group meals.
Warm service
Reviews consistently describe the service as attentive, welcoming and quick to respond to requests.
Clean ambience
Multiple visitors found the dining atmosphere comfortable, modern or family-friendly, with one review specifically noting clean facilities.
What to Eat at AL - ROMANSIAH 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 - ROMANSIAH, 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 - ROMANSIAH got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Haneeth ribs Net +3
“They have the absolute best Haneeth ribs I have ever tasted! The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful.”
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“They have the absolute best Haneeth ribs I have ever tasted! The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful.”June 2026
“We had a fantastic dining experience at Al Romansiah! We ordered the Hanith ribs, which is our absolute favorite dish here, and it did not disappoint—tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.”May 2026
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Fahsa Net +2
“The food consistency is amazing and my best pick to eat everytime is Fahsa, its just love!”
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“The food consistency is amazing and my best pick to eat everytime is Fahsa, its just love!”May 2026
“The Fahsa and Haneeth ribs are must-tries.”March 2026
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Makmoud mutton Net +2
“The Makmoud Mutton was amazing but I couldn’t finish half of it, he kindy offered to pack it up for me to-go.”
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“The Makmoud Mutton was amazing but I couldn’t finish half of it, he kindy offered to pack it up for me to-go.”February 2026
“We had ordered their madbi chicken and makmoud mutton which was very tender and soft and well cooked.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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Arabic mandi Net +1
“Food was good. I had the Arabic Mandi. The meat was tender and rice tasted decent.”
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“Food was good. I had the Arabic Mandi. The meat was tender and rice tasted decent.”February 2026
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Bone marrow soup Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing, ahmad and self had very speedy service, bringing us to a table and handing out fresh veggies from the start, we had then received bone marrow soup and got our food in record times, it was amazing!”
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“The food was absolutely amazing, ahmad and self had very speedy service, bringing us to a table and handing out fresh veggies from the start, we had then received bone marrow soup and got our food in record times, it was amazing!”April 2026
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Cream kunafa Net +1
“We had the cream Kunafa for dessert.”
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“We had the cream Kunafa for dessert.”March 2026
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Freshly made meat samosa Net +1
“Today we wanted to have light food, so we ordered their signature Yemeni bread then hummus then freshly made meat samosa! We can't believe theyare all tasty! The samosa is fresh! Not typical frozen! I'm telling you.”
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“Today we wanted to have light food, so we ordered their signature Yemeni bread then hummus then freshly made meat samosa! We can't believe theyare all tasty! The samosa is fresh! Not typical frozen! I'm telling you.”June 2026
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Goats liver Net +1
“I really enjoyed my meal ar Al Romansiah. Today I had craving for liver in arabic style, and i found few reviews reccomending this place for liver. It was goats liver made with some vegetables and served with traditional bred.”
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“I really enjoyed my meal ar Al Romansiah. Today I had craving for liver in arabic style, and i found few reviews reccomending this place for liver. It was goats liver made with some vegetables and served with traditional bred.”January 2026
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Haneeth shoulder mandi Net +1
“The food was exceptional — we ordered the Haneeth shoulder Mandi and some grilled kebabs, and everything was bursting with authentic spices, perfectly tender meat, and that signature smoky flavor.”
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“The food was exceptional — we ordered the Haneeth shoulder Mandi and some grilled kebabs, and everything was bursting with authentic spices, perfectly tender meat, and that signature smoky flavor.”February 2026
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Kunafa cream Net +1
“The Kunafa cream was also fantastic!”
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“The Kunafa cream was also fantastic!”June 2026
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Kunafa nutella Net +1
“However, I did get a sore throat after having the Kunafa Nutella. While it tasted good, it looked quite different from the menu photo — the menu shows Nutella on top of the Kunafa, but in reality, the Nutella is hidden inside.”
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“However, I did get a sore throat after having the Kunafa Nutella. While it tasted good, it looked quite different from the menu photo — the menu shows Nutella on top of the Kunafa, but in reality, the Nutella is hidden inside.”October 2025
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Madbi chicken Net +1
“We had ordered their madbi chicken and makmoud mutton which was very tender and soft and well cooked.”
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“We had ordered their madbi chicken and makmoud mutton which was very tender and soft and well cooked.”February 2026
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Mandi rice Net +1
“The mandi rice was flavorful, the meat was perfectly cooked and tender, and the overall taste was amazing.”
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“The mandi rice was flavorful, the meat was perfectly cooked and tender, and the overall taste was amazing.”May 2026
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Signature yemeni bread Net +1
“Today we wanted to have light food, so we ordered their signature Yemeni bread then hummus then freshly made meat samosa! We can't believe theyare all tasty!”
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“Today we wanted to have light food, so we ordered their signature Yemeni bread then hummus then freshly made meat samosa! We can't believe theyare all tasty!”June 2026
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Zrobian mutton Net +1
“We tried zrobian Mutton and it was so delicious and one of best meal that we had.”
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“We tried zrobian Mutton and it was so delicious and one of best meal that we had.”November 2025
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Karak Net +1
“5 star for sure because it doesnt end without a karak ❤️☕️”
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“5 star for sure because it doesnt end without a karak ❤️☕️”May 2026
What to Avoid (5)
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Chicken madfoon Net −1
“We ordered Chicken Zurbiyan and Chicken Madfoon after asking the staff about their signature dishes, but both items lacked authentic taste and were not worth the high price. The Zurbiyan felt like an ordinary biriyani, while the Madfoon had an unusual reddish color that did not feel authentic.”
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“We ordered Chicken Zurbiyan and Chicken Madfoon after asking the staff about their signature dishes, but both items lacked authentic taste and were not worth the high price. The Zurbiyan felt like an ordinary biriyani, while the Madfoon had an unusual reddish color that did not feel authentic.”June 2026
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Chicken zurbiyan Net −1
“We ordered Chicken Zurbiyan and Chicken Madfoon after asking the staff about their signature dishes, but both items lacked authentic taste and were not worth the high price. The Zurbiyan felt like an ordinary biriyani, while the Madfoon had an unusual reddish color that did not feel authentic.”
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“We ordered Chicken Zurbiyan and Chicken Madfoon after asking the staff about their signature dishes, but both items lacked authentic taste and were not worth the high price. The Zurbiyan felt like an ordinary biriyani, while the Madfoon had an unusual reddish color that did not feel authentic.”June 2026
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Harira soup Net −1
“I tries additionally Harira soup which wasn’t related to Harira”
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“I tries additionally Harira soup which wasn’t related to Harira”May 2025
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Zrobian chicken Net −1
“We waited 50 minutes for a simple zrobian chicken, assuming the long wait meant it was being freshly prepared. Unfortunately, the food was absolutely terrible – bland, poorly cooked, and not worth the wait in any way.”
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“We waited 50 minutes for a simple zrobian chicken, assuming the long wait meant it was being freshly prepared. Unfortunately, the food was absolutely terrible – bland, poorly cooked, and not worth the wait in any way.”January 2026
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Zurbian meat Net −1
“Ordered Zurbian meat for lunch today. Had the worst experience. Rice was burnt and regret for ordering online. Please ensure that this is taken due consideration going forward.”
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“Ordered Zurbian meat for lunch today. Had the worst experience. Rice was burnt and regret for ordering online. Please ensure that this is taken due consideration going forward.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask for soup. Expect complimentary meat soup with some meals; one reviewer recommends dipping the Yemeni bread into it.
Visit earlier. Consider avoiding peak periods: one visitor found the restaurant busy and full, while another reported a 50-minute wait.
Use family room. Ask about the family room or floor seating if you want a more traditional group dining setup.
Check takeaway. If ordering online, check the rice before settling in; one Zurbian meat order arrived with burnt rice.
Leave room. Portions can be large, so consider sharing or asking for leftovers to be packed if you cannot finish.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rose 2 - 17a St
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent dishes
One online Zurbian order arrived with burnt rice, while another visit found the Zurbiyan and Madfoon lacking authentic flavour.
Long waits
A reviewer waited 50 minutes for Zrobian chicken and another 20 minutes for Kunafa, so service timing can vary.
Hygiene issues
Two reviews mention flies, scattered tissues or a need for better sanitation in the washrooms and seating areas.
Weak cooling
One visit found the air conditioning was not working properly, making the meal uncomfortable.
Price concerns
Some diners considered the prices higher than comparable restaurants, especially when dishes did not meet expectations.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 117
total bill for two with drinks
“Our total bill for two was AED 117 with drinks included”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
AL - ROMANSIAH is a traditional Gulf and Yemeni-style restaurant in Al Barsha, and the menu’s strongest draw is hearty rice-and-meat cooking. The Haneeth ribs, mandi, Fahsa and Makmoud Mutton all receive specific praise, usually for tender meat, generous portions and fragrant or flavorful rice. The restaurant also suits family meals, with indoor and outdoor seating, a family room and traditional floor seating mentioned by diners.
The small extras make the meal feel more rounded: reviews mention complimentary meat soup, greens and Arabic tea, while the signature Yemeni bread and fresh meat samosa work well for a lighter order. Kunafa, including the cream version, is another recurring dessert mention. Service is commonly described as attentive and welcoming, though timing is not completely consistent.
There are a few reasons to manage expectations. One online Zurbian order arrived with burnt rice, and another visit reported a 50-minute wait for chicken followed by a further delay for Kunafa. A couple of diners also mentioned flies or untidy washrooms, and one found the air conditioning uncomfortable.
Prices were called reasonable by some, but slightly high by others, so sharing the generous portions may be sensible. Visiting outside the busiest periods could help.