AlAumdah Restaurant AlQusais Branch - مطعم العمدة فرع القصيص

AlAumdah Restaurant AlQusais Branch - مطعم العمدة فرع القصيص

Muhaisnah

AlAumdah is a casual Egyptian restaurant in Muhaisnah, known for traditional favourites and generously portioned meals. Reviews especially point to the falafel and mixed meat Ftaaeer, a cheese-filled pie that is best enjoyed hot.

Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
2,108 ratings
5★
47%
4★
23%
3★
17%
2★
4%
1★
10%

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The Good Stuff

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Mixed Ftaaeer

The mixed meat Ftaaeer has a two-layer dough, two cheeses and a choice of spicy topping.

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Crunchy Falafel

Falafel is repeatedly praised for its Egyptian style, filling portions and crunchy texture.

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What to Eat at AlAumdah Restaurant AlQusais Branch - مطعم العمدة فرع القصيص

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of AlAumdah Restaurant AlQusais Branch - مطعم العمدة فرع القصيص, 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 +6
    “Over all good experience. Falafel are super crunchy.”
  2. Ftaaeer Net +2
    “Towards the end of my meal, I noticed a stack of orange boxes near the oven, which turned out to be for Ftaaeer, a delightful savory pastry similar to pizza.”
  3. Koshery Net +2
    “Their pies n kosharis r very good”
Honorable mentions (23)
  1. Cheese hallomi fry Net +1
    “The slightly salty cheese Hallomi fry is one of my favourite too”
  2. Chicken and cheese Net +1
    “The Chicken and Cheese is my favorite of Aumdah Rest.”
  3. Falafel plate Net +1
    “I would prefer Falafel plate than the sandwich, beware the quantity is too much, order sensibly. Value restaurant.”
  4. Falafel sandwich Net +1
    “Only falafel sandwich is worth trying but if you are a regularly customer then sometimes you may not find falafel made fresh. It happened with me couple of times.”
  5. Fatair Net +1
    “The food is very good especially their Fatair... They have something like a meat-lover's Pizza it has 3 types of meat on it and has cheese filled center... one word... "AMAZING".”
  6. Fathayer Net +1
    “Really amazing food. They have the best fathayer available. We can select the toppings according to our choice.”
  7. Fried egg kraft sandwich Net +1
    “Great Food for reasonable price- love the meat pie, fried egg kraft sandwich! will definitely recommend to friends and family”
  8. Honey pie Net +1
    “Chicken Pie with Kraft cheese and cream with honey pie is very tasty.. The special Fatoosh taste very good.. Overall very economy and tasty..”
  9. Hummus with meat Net +1
    “I indulged in a variety of dishes including Falafel, Hummus with meat, and a few other selections, all of which were remarkably tasty and made with fresh ingredients.”
  10. Kebab sandwich Net +1
    “Though I like their Kebab Sandwich but again there is no consistency in quantity and quality of food.”
  11. Kraft cheese pie Net +1
    “Authentic Egyptian restaurant. With a mastery in Pizza making. Kraft Cheese Pie is a must try ❤️❤️”
  12. Large mixed meat ftaaeer Net +1
    “I couldn't resist ordering a large mixed meat Ftaaeer, priced at 37 AED for my kids, and it was a true feast for anyone who loves cheese and meat combinations.”
  13. Meat pie Net +1
    “Great Food for reasonable price- love the meat pie, fried egg kraft sandwich! will definitely recommend to friends and family”
  14. Meat-lover's pizza Net +1
    “The food is very good especially their Fatair... They have something like a meat-lover's Pizza it has 3 types of meat on it and has cheese filled center... one word... "AMAZING".”
  15. Mix (meat) pie Net +1
    “However, upon entering the Restaurant, your attention will be drawn towards the pile of stacked orange boxes. Upon inquiring, the friendly server explained that they were for Pies (Fata-eer in Arabic) and we proceeded with his recommendation of mix (meat) pie, which was absolutely impressive. I must say, if you are a cheese and meat person, this item is a must try (at least once). The dough has two decks, gets topped with two types of cheese along with a variety of meat and must be enjoyed while it is hot. You do have the option to make it spicy.”
  16. Mix platter Net +1
    “One of the best Egyptian resto branch.... I really loved their mix platter......Worth the money for that big portion......Affordable and very tasty”
  17. Mixed pies Net +1
    “Have neen eating here for 5 years and never failed to disappoint. Their mixed pies are their specialty.”
  18. Sandwish of falafil with labanah Net +1
    “High quality food very fast and very cheap for all puplic Just try a sandwish of falafil with labanah”
  19. Services plate Net +1
    “I liked their Services plate which had brinjal fry, foul, falafil, salad and (chips 1 star)”
  20. Special fatoosh Net +1
    “Chicken Pie with Kraft cheese and cream with honey pie is very tasty.. The special Fatoosh taste very good.. Overall very economy and tasty..”
  21. Spicy falafel Net +1
    “Tried spicy Falafel and sandwich, both were good on taste.”
  22. Fateer kraft with honey Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “We love the koshery and fateer kraft with honey. Their serving is big. Freshly made. But waiting time is little long.”
  23. Foul Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “The best fool and falafel around the city with all other Egyptian fast food”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

  1. Mix beef Net −1
    “This is mix beef but i dont know with is inside it is not beef at all i will never try this again”
  2. Umm ali dessert Net −1
    “The only disappointment was the Umm Ali dessert, which I found to be below par and not worth recommending.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Allow Time. Build in extra time for table service, especially at Al Qusais, as multiple reviews mention long waits.

2

Check Freshness. If ordering falafel, ask whether a fresh batch is available; one regular customer found it was sometimes not freshly made.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Beirut St
Muhaisanah Fourth - Muhaisnah, Dubai
Mon12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wed12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thu12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fri12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

Waiting can be lengthy at this branch; one family waited 10–15 minutes before anyone took the order.

Inconsistent Food

Reviews report uneven quantity, quality and temperature, including food arriving cold compared with another branch.

Customer-reported prices

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

37 AED

large mixed meat Ftaaeer

“I couldn't resist ordering a large mixed meat Ftaaeer, priced at 37 AED for my kids, and it was a true feast for anyone who loves cheese and meat combinations”
Google review · April 2024
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

AlAumdah is a casual Egyptian restaurant in Muhaisnah for familiar comfort food rather than a polished dining-room experience. The menu is broad, but reviews give the clearest reasons to come: crunchy falafel, koshery, and Ftaaeer. The standout is the mixed meat pie, made with two layers of dough, two cheeses and assorted meat; it can also be ordered spicy and is best eaten hot.

Portions are often described as generous, and the restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. It also stays open after midnight, which is handy for a late meal, while outdoor tables are more appealing in cooler weather and at night. A large mixed meat Ftaaeer was reported at 37 AED in one review, though opinions on value vary, with some diners calling prices reasonable and others finding them high.

Service is the main variable at this Al Qusais branch. Some guests report quick, polite staff, but others waited 10–15 minutes to order or found employees rude. Food quality can vary too: falafel is not always freshly made, and comparisons with other branches mention cold or less consistent food.

Families should check the seating situation first; takeaway may be the simpler choice. Parking is paid, so factor that into the visit.

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