Traditional Dishes
The menu includes rice with meat or chicken and harees, giving visitors a clear Emirati-cuisine focus.
Almeer kitchen traditional cuisine
Al Khawaneej
Almeer Kitchen Traditional Cuisine in Al Khawaneej is an Emirati-food restaurant serving rice with meat or chicken and harees. Reviews also mention tandoori meat and chicken mandi, while some customers report on-time delivery. Call ahead when planning to order, as one review says reservations must be made by phone.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
137 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken Mandi
One customer found the chicken mandi good, even while criticising the rice and other flavours.
On-Time Delivery
A review specifically reports that both service and delivery were on time.
Well-Done Meat
One customer praised the meat as well done and tasty, though other reviews report inconsistent meat quality.
What to Eat at Almeer kitchen traditional cuisine 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 Almeer kitchen traditional cuisine, 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 Almeer kitchen traditional cuisine got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken mandi Net +1
“As for the chicken mandi, it was good.”
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Review excerpts
“As for the chicken mandi, it was good.”July 2022
What to Avoid (3)
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Naeemi sheep Net −1
“Absolutely terrible! I ordered two Naeemi sheep for Eid al-Fitr for 4,000 dirhams, and I wish I hadn't. The sheep arrived spoiled and rancid, and the cook was exhausted. They should blame us for the Eid feast!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Absolutely terrible! I ordered two Naeemi sheep for Eid al-Fitr for 4,000 dirhams, and I wish I hadn't. The sheep arrived spoiled and rancid, and the cook was exhausted. They should blame us for the Eid feast!”April 2025
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Tandoori meat Net −1
“I ordered a small plate of tandoori meat. Unfortunately, it was tasteless and dry, almost burnt.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a small plate of tandoori meat. Unfortunately, it was tasteless and dry, almost burnt.”March 2026
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Tandoori sheep Net −1
“On the first day of Eid, I ordered two tandoori sheep with biryani rice from him. Neither the rice nor the meat was edible. It was the first time I'd ever seen black meat and a gray liver. I would never recommend it to anyone. It was very bad.”
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Critical review excerpts
“On the first day of Eid, I ordered two tandoori sheep with biryani rice from him. Neither the rice nor the meat was edible. It was the first time I'd ever seen black meat and a gray liver. I would never recommend it to anyone. It was very bad.”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Call Ahead. Call in advance to reserve; one review explicitly says reservations must be made by phone.
Reconfirm Pickup. For pickup, reconfirm that the order is actually logged: one customer booked two hours ahead but was still told to place an order.
Check Buffet. If ordering a buffet, confirm who handles setup and check every item before paying, since one order arrived with only food and plates.
Review Eid Orders. For Eid feasts, verify the meat and rice before serving guests; one customer found neither part of a tandoori-sheep order edible.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unnamed Road
Al Khawaneej, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Eid Meat
Eid orders drew serious complaints, including sheep described as spoiled and rancid and another report of black meat.
Dry Tandoori
A small plate of tandoori meat was described as tasteless, dry and almost burnt.
Order Failures
Customers reported late, incomplete or missing orders, including a pickup order that never arrived.
Buffet Setup
A full buffet arrived with food and plates but no setup, and the customer said a refund was refused for missing items.
Value Concerns
One customer found the prices too high for food that was cold and tasteless.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
4,000 dirhams
two Naeemi sheep
“Absolutely terrible! I ordered two Naeemi sheep for Eid al-Fitr for 4,000 dirhams, and I wish I hadn't”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Almeer Kitchen Traditional Cuisine is an Emirati-food restaurant in Al Khawaneej. You can order rice with meat or chicken, harees, tandoori meat and chicken mandi. That makes it relevant for anyone looking for traditional rice-and-meat dishes or a larger order for a gathering, although the reviews show a very uneven experience.
There are some positive signals: one customer called the meat well done and tasty, another said the chicken mandi was good, and a separate review reported that service and delivery were on time. Older feedback also mentions fast service and good prices. The short, enthusiastic reviews from March 2024 are positive, but they give little detail about particular dishes.
The more detailed recent complaints are important to weigh. Customers describe dry or nearly burnt tandoori meat, cold and tasteless food, and Eid orders involving spoiled, rancid or visibly dark meat. Large orders also created problems: one buffet arrived with food and plates but no setup, while another order was incomplete and reportedly not refunded.
A 4,000-dirham Eid order for two Naeemi sheep was described as poor value. Call ahead for reservations and reconfirm pickup orders. If you are arranging a buffet or Eid feast, clarify setup, inspect the order and allow time to resolve mistakes before guests arrive.