Traditional dishes
The less familiar Lebanese dishes, including bemyeh and kooussa warak 3arish, are described as the menu’s standout choices.
Allo Beirut - Hessa Street
Al Barsha
Allo Beirut is a Lebanese street-food restaurant in Al Barsha, with a wide menu that ranges from manakish and shawarma to traditional dishes such as bemyeh and kooussa warak 3arish. It suits quick meals, late-night cravings and generous shared spreads.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
10,076 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled food
Grilled chicken is praised as juicy and full of flavour, while barbecue and mixed-grill plates are noted for generous portions.
Fresh manakish
Manakish is reported as fresh and tasty, making it a useful choice for a quick Lebanese bite.
Fresh juices
The juice menu is broad, with pineapple and watermelon described as fresh and naturally flavoured.
Generous portions
Several reviews describe portions as generous, including Lebanese spreads and mixed-grill meals.
Late-night option
The restaurant is described as open 24 hours, making it a practical stop for late-night falafel or chicken shawarma.
What to Eat at Allo Beirut - Hessa Street 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 Allo Beirut - Hessa Street, 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 Allo Beirut - Hessa Street got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Shawarma Net +5
“The food was fresh, flavorful, and served very quickly — perfect if you’re craving shawarma or grilled dishes.”
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“The food was fresh, flavorful, and served very quickly — perfect if you’re craving shawarma or grilled dishes.”April 2026
“We also ordered one shawarma just to try it, and honestly, it was beautiful. Properly seasoned, well cooked, and very satisfying.”February 2026
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Falafels Net +3
“The falafels are superb.”
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“The falafels are superb.”April 2026
“We tried the chicken shawarma, falafel, and hummus fatteh — everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The shawarma was juicy, the falafel perfectly crispy, and the hummus fatteh had a rich, comforting taste.”January 2026
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Allo beirut pizza Net +2
“Mohammad served us tonight with excellent service and recommended us the allo Beirut pizza which was fabulous.”
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“Mohammad served us tonight with excellent service and recommended us the allo Beirut pizza which was fabulous.”June 2026
“We had Allo Beirut pizza, Makanek and Juice. The Pizza was amazing, the sauce was fresh, the dough was perfect and slightly crunchy due to the semolina.”June 2026
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Chicken shawarma Net +2
“The chicken shawarma is also a must-try.”
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“The chicken shawarma is also a must-try.”February 2026
“We tried the chicken shawarma, falafel, and hummus fatteh — everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The shawarma was juicy, the falafel perfectly crispy, and the hummus fatteh had a rich, comforting taste.”January 2026
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Grilled chicken Net +2
“Their grilled chicken, and hummus were especially delicious.”
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“Their grilled chicken, and hummus were especially delicious.”May 2026
“Food amazing as always! Chicken liver and grilled halloumi is a a must! And grilled chicken is phenomenal.”June 2026
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Manakish Net +2
“Allo Beirut is a great spot for quick, flavorful Lebanese street food. The shawarma is juicy, the manakish is fresh, and portions are usually generous for the price.”
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“Allo Beirut is a great spot for quick, flavorful Lebanese street food. The shawarma is juicy, the manakish is fresh, and portions are usually generous for the price.”December 2025
“Amazing Lebanese food! Shawarma was delicious, manakish was fresh and tasty, and the salad was perfectly balanced. Great service and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended!”January 2026
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Mixed grill Net +2
“We ordered the Machbous Lamb, Mixed Grill, and Shawarma Hummus. Their lamb is seasoned really well, and we recommend anyone try the Machbous here!”
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“We ordered the Machbous Lamb, Mixed Grill, and Shawarma Hummus. Their lamb is seasoned really well, and we recommend anyone try the Machbous here!”November 2025
“Mixed grill plate and machboos rice were amazing. Rice had pistachios and raisins, full of flavor.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Bemiyeh Net +1
“Bemiyeh, kooussa warak 3arish etc... This is it!!! And all at rather reasonable pricing.”
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“Bemiyeh, kooussa warak 3arish etc... This is it!!! And all at rather reasonable pricing.”July 2026
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Charcoal grilled chicken Net +1
“We ordered the charcoal grilled chicken, exactly how it should be. Well grilled, juicy, full of flavor, and clearly done with care.”
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“We ordered the charcoal grilled chicken, exactly how it should be. Well grilled, juicy, full of flavor, and clearly done with care.”February 2026
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Chicken liver Net +1
“Food amazing as always! Chicken liver and grilled halloumi is a a must! And grilled chicken is phenomenal.”
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“Food amazing as always! Chicken liver and grilled halloumi is a a must! And grilled chicken is phenomenal.”June 2026
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Falafel wraps Net +1
“Their falafel wraps and mixed sujak + chicken wraps are must-try items.”
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“Their falafel wraps and mixed sujak + chicken wraps are must-try items.”February 2026
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Grilled halloumi Net +1
“Food amazing as always! Chicken liver and grilled halloumi is a a must! And grilled chicken is phenomenal.”
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“Food amazing as always! Chicken liver and grilled halloumi is a a must! And grilled chicken is phenomenal.”June 2026
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Hummus fatteh Net +1
“We tried the chicken shawarma, falafel, and hummus fatteh — everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The shawarma was juicy, the falafel perfectly crispy, and the hummus fatteh had a rich, comforting taste.”
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“We tried the chicken shawarma, falafel, and hummus fatteh — everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The shawarma was juicy, the falafel perfectly crispy, and the hummus fatteh had a rich, comforting taste.”January 2026
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Kooussa warak 3arish Net +1
“Bemiyeh, kooussa warak 3arish etc... This is it!!! And all at rather reasonable pricing.”
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“Bemiyeh, kooussa warak 3arish etc... This is it!!! And all at rather reasonable pricing.”July 2026
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Laham bel ajeen Net +1
“My favorite dishes would be the shawarma, the laham bel ajeen (open flat bread with meat), in addition to their tasty ice cream.”
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“My favorite dishes would be the shawarma, the laham bel ajeen (open flat bread with meat), in addition to their tasty ice cream.”February 2026
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Machboos rice Net +1
“Mixed grill plate and machboos rice were amazing. Rice had pistachios and raisins, full of flavor.”
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“Mixed grill plate and machboos rice were amazing. Rice had pistachios and raisins, full of flavor.”February 2026
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Machbous lamb Net +1
“We ordered the Machbous Lamb, Mixed Grill, and Shawarma Hummus. Their lamb is seasoned really well, and we recommend anyone try the Machbous here!”
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“We ordered the Machbous Lamb, Mixed Grill, and Shawarma Hummus. Their lamb is seasoned really well, and we recommend anyone try the Machbous here!”November 2025
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Mixed shawarma platters Net +1
“From a massive extensive menu, we ordered mixed shawarma platters which were absolutely amazing. Beautifully spiced, with delicious yoghurt and pickles, every bite was fantastic.”
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“From a massive extensive menu, we ordered mixed shawarma platters which were absolutely amazing. Beautifully spiced, with delicious yoghurt and pickles, every bite was fantastic.”August 2025
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Mixed sujak + chicken wraps Net +1
“Their falafel wraps and mixed sujak + chicken wraps are must-try items.”
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“Their falafel wraps and mixed sujak + chicken wraps are must-try items.”February 2026
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Osmalleh bouzeh Net +1
“We were served by Mohamed who served us with great care and recommended Osmalleh Bouzeh, the Syrian dessert and its a must try with proper made Turkish Coffee.”
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“We were served by Mohamed who served us with great care and recommended Osmalleh Bouzeh, the Syrian dessert and its a must try with proper made Turkish Coffee.”February 2026
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Rotisserie chicken Net +1
“Don’t leave without trying the rotisserie chicken — hands down the best I’ve had in a very long time!”
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“Don’t leave without trying the rotisserie chicken — hands down the best I’ve had in a very long time!”June 2025
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Shawarma hummus Net +1
“We ordered the Machbous Lamb, Mixed Grill, and Shawarma Hummus. Their lamb is seasoned really well, and we recommend anyone try the Machbous here!”
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“We ordered the Machbous Lamb, Mixed Grill, and Shawarma Hummus. Their lamb is seasoned really well, and we recommend anyone try the Machbous here!”November 2025
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Shawarma plates Net +1
“The Mezza and shawarma plates are good. Nothing great but good.”
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“The Mezza and shawarma plates are good. Nothing great but good.”July 2026
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“We were served by Mohamed who served us with great care and recommended Osmalleh Bouzeh, the Syrian dessert and its a must try with proper made Turkish Coffee.”
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“We were served by Mohamed who served us with great care and recommended Osmalleh Bouzeh, the Syrian dessert and its a must try with proper made Turkish Coffee.”February 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Burger Net −1
“One burger arrived with a hair inside, the second burger was extremely dry and completely tasteless, and the eggplant fatteh was undercooked.”
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“One burger arrived with a hair inside, the second burger was extremely dry and completely tasteless, and the eggplant fatteh was undercooked.”May 2026
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Eggplant fatteh Net −1
“One burger arrived with a hair inside, the second burger was extremely dry and completely tasteless, and the eggplant fatteh was undercooked.”
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“One burger arrived with a hair inside, the second burger was extremely dry and completely tasteless, and the eggplant fatteh was undercooked.”May 2026
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Kofta Net −1
“Food was amazing! There was a small issue with the Kofta having a bit too much salt, but our Server Sir Ahmed actioned our feedback immediately.”
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“Food was amazing! There was a small issue with the Kofta having a bit too much salt, but our Server Sir Ahmed actioned our feedback immediately.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Explore dishes. Look beyond the usual hummus, tabbouleh and shawarma mix; one reviewer recommends the traditional dishes menu instead.
Check chicken. Check that chicken is fully cooked before eating, given a recent report of pink, almost raw pieces.
Request less salt. If you are salt-sensitive, ask whether the shawarma or kofta can be prepared with less salt.
Avoid peak hours. Expect a busier, more crowded visit at peak times; going earlier or later may make a quick meal easier.
Bring coins. If driving, plan for limited parking and carry coins for the paid meter down the road.
Try late night. For an after-hours bite, the restaurant is reported to be open 24 hours; falafel and chicken shawarma are specifically recommended.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hessa St
Al Barsha Third - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Undercooked chicken
One reviewer reported chicken arriving pink and almost raw, and said this had happened repeatedly.
Inconsistent salt
A shawarma order was described as too salty, while another review noted overly salty kofta.
Kitchen fumes
A review says the exhaust spreads cooking fumes through the dining room, leaving clothes smelling afterwards.
Limited parking
Parking is reported as very limited, with paid metered parking down the road requiring coins.
Complaint handling
One customer reported a hair in a burger, dry food and an unsatisfactory response when raising the complaint.
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The Bottom Line
Allo Beirut Hessa Street is a Lebanese street-food restaurant in Al Barsha with a notably broad menu. You can keep it quick with chicken shawarma or manakish, or share a mixed grill and explore traditional dishes such as bemyeh and kooussa warak 3arish. Reviews commonly describe the food as fresh, generously portioned and good value.
The strongest specific mentions include grilled chicken, falafel, mixed shawarma platters and Allo Beirut pizza. The pizza is praised for its fresh sauce and slightly crunchy semolina dough, while juices such as pineapple and watermelon are described as naturally flavoured. The setting is casual, lively and welcoming, and the restaurant is reported to be open 24 hours for late-night meals or tea and snacks.
There are a few practical caveats. One recent review reported pink, almost raw chicken, and others found shawarma or kofta too salty, so it is worth checking doneness and requesting lighter seasoning if needed. A reviewer also said kitchen fumes can cling to clothes.
Parking is limited: one customer found paid metered parking down the road and said the meter accepted coins only. Peak hours can be busy, so off-peak timing should make a quick visit more comfortable.