Falafel
The falafel is repeatedly praised, including a version served with a really spicy sauce.
ALKANDAKA CAFETERIA L.L.C مطعم الكنداكة دبي
Al Qusais
ALKANDAKA CAFETERIA L.L.C is a Sudanese restaurant in Al Qusais serving fooul, falafel and other Sudanese dishes. Reviews point especially to the foul sandwich, liver sandwich and generously portioned meals, with takeaway and delivery also available.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
206 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Foul
Foul is a standout, with one reviewer calling the fattat foul (bosh) a must-try and another praising the foul sandwich.
Liver Sandwich
The liver sandwich gets unusually strong feedback, including one reviewer’s claim that it was the best they had eaten.
Large Portions
A meal shared by five people was reported to leave everyone very full, suggesting generous portions for group orders.
Sudanese Taste
Reviews describe the food as authentic Sudanese, including a foul that reminded one customer of food from Sudan.
Friendly Service
Staff are described as friendly and cooperative, with some reviewers also praising the service.
Good Value
One reviewer specifically described the food as good-priced, alongside positive comments about cleanliness and service.
What to Eat at ALKANDAKA CAFETERIA L.L.C مطعم الكنداكة دبي 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 ALKANDAKA CAFETERIA L.L.C مطعم الكنداكة دبي, 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 ALKANDAKA CAFETERIA L.L.C مطعم الكنداكة دبي got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Falafel Net +6
“The best Sudani falafel in Dubai, I strongly recommend to visit this place and order shayyah and ALKANDAKA fooul”
Positive 6Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best Sudani falafel in Dubai, I strongly recommend to visit this place and order shayyah and ALKANDAKA fooul”September 2020
“Very nice and staff very cooperative try falafel the best test”March 2025
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Boosh Net +2
“Best boosh in town.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best boosh in town.”December 2023
“Best booosh in town”September 2023
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Dakwa salad Net +2
“Dakwa salad: 9.5/10”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Dakwa salad: 9.5/10”July 2022
“Salatat dakwa: 10/10”July 2022
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Fattat foul (bosh) Net +2
“Fattat foul (bosh): 10/10 (must try)”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Fattat foul (bosh): 10/10 (must try)”July 2022
“Fattat foul: 9/10”July 2022
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Liver sandwich Net +2
“Really enjoyed liver sandwich”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really enjoyed liver sandwich”January 2025
“Best leaver sandwich i eat in my life Simply amazing”September 2021
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Sausages (sujuk) Net +2
“Sausages (sujuk): 10/10”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Sausages (sujuk): 10/10”July 2022
“Sujok: 9/10”July 2022
Honorable mentions (6)
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Fattah Net +1
“I recommend fattah”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I recommend fattah”February 2023
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Foul sandwich Net +1
“The foul sandwich is great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The foul sandwich is great.”August 2022
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Hibiscus (karkade) Net +1
“Hibiscus (Karkade): 10/10”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hibiscus (Karkade): 10/10”July 2022
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Lamb liver Net +1
“Lamb liver: 9.5/10”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lamb liver: 9.5/10”July 2022
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Peshawari mutton Net +1
“Just try one with peshawari Mutton .. awesome 👍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Just try one with peshawari Mutton .. awesome 👍”March 2022
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Samoon bread Net +1
“A Sudanese restaurant serving Sudanese cuisine, including sandwiches, liver, sausage, falafel, fava beans with cheese, the amazing Samoon bread, Sudanese Kisra bread, and a variety of other dishes, including stuffed falafel and okra.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“A Sudanese restaurant serving Sudanese cuisine, including sandwiches, liver, sausage, falafel, fava beans with cheese, the amazing Samoon bread, Sudanese Kisra bread, and a variety of other dishes, including stuffed falafel and okra.”September 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Ingredients. If you have allergies or dietary concerns, ask about ingredients before ordering, especially because one review flags nuts.
Check Delivery. For delivery, check the bag against your order when it arrives because one customer reported missing main items.
Allow Time. Leave some extra time for service or delivery rather than planning around a tight schedule.
Try Fattah. First-time visitors could ask for Fattah Boach; a reviewer specifically singled it out and advised asking about its ingredients.
Order Falafel. Falafel is a strong starting point, especially if you enjoy heat, as one review mentions its spicy sauce.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Damascus Street
Al Qusais Ind. Second, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Missing Items
A delivery review says main items were repeatedly missing, so check the order when it arrives.
Slow Service
Service is not always fast; one dine-in reviewer said it could be quicker, while another mentioned a longer delivery wait.
Nut Warning
A reviewer enjoyed the food but warned that people with nut allergies should take care.
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The Bottom Line
C is a Sudanese restaurant in Al Qusais focused on fooul, falafel and familiar Sudanese comfort food. Reviews make the foul sandwich, fattat foul (bosh), falafel and liver sandwich the clearest reasons to order. The food is also available for takeaway and delivery, although delivery reliability deserves a little attention.
The strongest dish-specific feedback goes to the falafel, including a version with a really spicy sauce, and to liver sandwiches. One detailed meal review rated the fattat foul, sujuk and falafel highly, while another said the foul recalled the taste of Sudan. A separate reviewer recommended the Fatta Boach and suggested asking about its ingredients.
Portions can be generous: one group of five said they were all very full after paying 70aed. Staff are often described as friendly, cooperative and welcoming, and some reviews mention good prices and clean food preparation. Still, service can be slow at times, and one delivery customer reported that main items were missing.
If you have a nut allergy, ask about ingredients before ordering; a reviewer specifically issued that caution.