Syrian Flavours
Reviewers praise the Muhammara, Tikka, hummus and fattoush for fresh, authentic flavour.
مطعم الياسمين الدمشقي Alyasamin Aldimashqi
Al Garhoud
A Syrian restaurant in Al Garhoud with a broad menu that reviewers use for mezze, grills and relaxed shisha sessions. The atmosphere ranges from calm weekday dining to evenings with live Arabic singers and music, making it workable for family meals as well as longer social visits.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
713 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong Shisha
Shisha is repeatedly described as excellent, with plenty of flavour options and a relaxed setting.
Family Space
A family section and clean kids’ play area give parents practical options for a longer meal.
Live Music
Evening Arabic singers and live entertainment add a social, night-out feel.
Large Venue
The spacious restaurant can accommodate large gatherings or events, according to one reviewer.
Fresh Juices
Fresh juices receive specific praise, including a notably good pomegranate juice.
What to Eat at مطعم الياسمين الدمشقي Alyasamin Aldimashqi 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 مطعم الياسمين الدمشقي Alyasamin Aldimashqi, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of مطعم الياسمين الدمشقي Alyasamin Aldimashqi, 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
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Hummus Net +5
“The dishes are rich in authentic flavor — from juicy kebabs to creamy hummus — everything tastes homemade and fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“The dishes are rich in authentic flavor — from juicy kebabs to creamy hummus — everything tastes homemade and fresh.”September 2025
“I highly recommend trying the hummus and Grill And amazing salads - they were some of the best I've ever had.”December 2024
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Fattoush Net +2
“I really like the food I was order 2 type of pasta and both of them tasty I like the Alfredo more fattoush nice also lentil soup amazing and morrocon tea was nice”
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“I really like the food I was order 2 type of pasta and both of them tasty I like the Alfredo more fattoush nice also lentil soup amazing and morrocon tea was nice”December 2025
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Lentil soup Net +2
“Had the lunch offer yesterday at AlYasmine Aldimshqui and was pleasantly surprised! The set included a comforting lentil soup, fresh salad, flavorful shish tawook, and ended with a lovely cream caramel and a generous platter of fruits. Everything tasted homemade and authentic.”
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“Had the lunch offer yesterday at AlYasmine Aldimshqui and was pleasantly surprised! The set included a comforting lentil soup, fresh salad, flavorful shish tawook, and ended with a lovely cream caramel and a generous platter of fruits. Everything tasted homemade and authentic.”May 2025
“I really like the food I was order 2 type of pasta and both of them tasty I like the Alfredo more fattoush nice also lentil soup amazing and morrocon tea was nice”December 2025
Honorable mentions (12)
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Ceaser salad Net +1
“Food just perfect.we have tried Tuna salad, Ceaser salad, grilled chicken,and peperoni pizza all of them tasty, good portion, and reasonable prices.”
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“Food just perfect.we have tried Tuna salad, Ceaser salad, grilled chicken,and peperoni pizza all of them tasty, good portion, and reasonable prices.”January 2025
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Cordon bleu Net +1
“The Cordon Bleu was a delightful surprise, tender with a molten cheesy center.”
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“The Cordon Bleu was a delightful surprise, tender with a molten cheesy center.”October 2025
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Cream caramel Net +1
“Had the lunch offer yesterday at AlYasmine Aldimshqui and was pleasantly surprised! The set included a comforting lentil soup, fresh salad, flavorful shish tawook, and ended with a lovely cream caramel and a generous platter of fruits. Everything tasted homemade and authentic.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had the lunch offer yesterday at AlYasmine Aldimshqui and was pleasantly surprised! The set included a comforting lentil soup, fresh salad, flavorful shish tawook, and ended with a lovely cream caramel and a generous platter of fruits. Everything tasted homemade and authentic.”May 2025
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Fresh juices Net +1
“Nice Resturant with Variety of Food , staff are friendly , all fresh juice are the best , food Taste needs some improvement….. they used to bring very Good music band but recently all bands are having loud voice”
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“Nice Resturant with Variety of Food , staff are friendly , all fresh juice are the best , food Taste needs some improvement….. they used to bring very Good music band but recently all bands are having loud voice”September 2025
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Food just perfect.we have tried Tuna salad, Ceaser salad, grilled chicken,and peperoni pizza all of them tasty, good portion, and reasonable prices.”
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“Food just perfect.we have tried Tuna salad, Ceaser salad, grilled chicken,and peperoni pizza all of them tasty, good portion, and reasonable prices.”January 2025
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Muhammara Net +1
“Had the Muhammara and the Tikka. Both were excellent and full of flavour.”
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“Had the Muhammara and the Tikka. Both were excellent and full of flavour.”December 2025
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Pasta Net +1
“I really like the food I was order 2 type of pasta and both of them tasty I like the Alfredo more fattoush nice also lentil soup amazing and morrocon tea was nice”
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Review excerpts
“I really like the food I was order 2 type of pasta and both of them tasty I like the Alfredo more fattoush nice also lentil soup amazing and morrocon tea was nice”December 2025
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Peperoni pizza Net +1
“Food just perfect.we have tried Tuna salad, Ceaser salad, grilled chicken,and peperoni pizza all of them tasty, good portion, and reasonable prices.”
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“Food just perfect.we have tried Tuna salad, Ceaser salad, grilled chicken,and peperoni pizza all of them tasty, good portion, and reasonable prices.”January 2025
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Tabbouleh Net +1
“The hummus and tabbouleh also receive positive mentions, as they are fresh and true to their roots.”
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“The hummus and tabbouleh also receive positive mentions, as they are fresh and true to their roots.”August 2024
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Tuna salad Net +1
“Food just perfect.we have tried Tuna salad, Ceaser salad, grilled chicken,and peperoni pizza all of them tasty, good portion, and reasonable prices.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food just perfect.we have tried Tuna salad, Ceaser salad, grilled chicken,and peperoni pizza all of them tasty, good portion, and reasonable prices.”January 2025
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Mixed grill platter Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The Mixed Grill Platter stole the show with smoky, perfectly seasoned skewers.”
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“The Mixed Grill Platter stole the show with smoky, perfectly seasoned skewers.”October 2025
“Customers often recommend their mixed grill platters and kebabs, noting the quality of the meat and the rich, authentic flavors.”August 2024
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Shish tawook Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Had the lunch offer yesterday at AlYasmine Aldimshqui and was pleasantly surprised! The set included a comforting lentil soup, fresh salad, flavorful shish tawook, and ended with a lovely cream caramel and a generous platter of fruits. Everything tasted homemade and authentic. The shish tawook was perfectly grilled and tender, and the appetizer platters are definitely worth trying as well.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Had the lunch offer yesterday at AlYasmine Aldimshqui and was pleasantly surprised! The set included a comforting lentil soup, fresh salad, flavorful shish tawook, and ended with a lovely cream caramel and a generous platter of fruits. Everything tasted homemade and authentic. The shish tawook was perfectly grilled and tender, and the appetizer platters are definitely worth trying as well.”May 2025
Drinks 2
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Morrocon tea Net +1
“I really like the food I was order 2 type of pasta and both of them tasty I like the Alfredo more fattoush nice also lentil soup amazing and morrocon tea was nice”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I really like the food I was order 2 type of pasta and both of them tasty I like the Alfredo more fattoush nice also lentil soup amazing and morrocon tea was nice”December 2025
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Pomegranate juice Net +1
“Very nice service and super nice pomegranate juice.”
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Review excerpts
“Very nice service and super nice pomegranate juice.”June 2023
What to Avoid (3)
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French fries Net −1
“Food is cold, french fries are frozen, fried and not seasoned, steak is served cold and overcooked, overpriced, and very chewy, the steamed vegetables smell like they’re old.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food is cold, french fries are frozen, fried and not seasoned, steak is served cold and overcooked, overpriced, and very chewy, the steamed vegetables smell like they’re old.”January 2026
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Steak Net −1
“Food is cold, french fries are frozen, fried and not seasoned, steak is served cold and overcooked, overpriced, and very chewy, the steamed vegetables smell like they’re old.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food is cold, french fries are frozen, fried and not seasoned, steak is served cold and overcooked, overpriced, and very chewy, the steamed vegetables smell like they’re old.”January 2026
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Steamed vegetables Net −1
“Food is cold, french fries are frozen, fried and not seasoned, steak is served cold and overcooked, overpriced, and very chewy, the steamed vegetables smell like they’re old.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food is cold, french fries are frozen, fried and not seasoned, steak is served cold and overcooked, overpriced, and very chewy, the steamed vegetables smell like they’re old.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Peaks. Consider visiting outside peak hours because one review specifically flags slow service when the restaurant is busy.
Plan Conversation. If you want to talk comfortably, consider a quieter weekday visit rather than a live-music evening.
Check Offers. Ask whether a lunch offer is currently running; one set included soup, salad, shish tawook, dessert and fruit.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for food and drinks, as one visit reported a 90-minute food wait and a one-hour drinks wait.
Confirm Sides. Check that your grill order includes the expected sides before settling in, since one mix grill arrived without fries.
Expect Coal Delays. If shisha is central to your visit, allow for possible coal-change delays or ask about timing when ordering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Rashid Rd
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long Delays
One visit involved a 90-minute food wait and drinks arriving after an hour, so timing can be unpredictable.
Loud Music
Several reviews say the bands or music can be too loud for conversation, especially in the evening.
Food Inconsistency
Some diners found grilled meats bland or poor quality, while another reported a completely burnt burger.
High Pricing
A reviewer felt the food quality did not justify a 250 AED bill, while another called the meal very expensive.
Shisha Delays
Changing shisha coals took 30 minutes for one diner, which matters if you plan a long shisha session.
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The Bottom Line
Alyasamin Aldimashqi is a Syrian restaurant in Al Garhoud where the menu moves between mezze, grilled dishes and broader casual options. Reviewers specifically mention Muhammara, Tikka, hummus, fattoush and mixed grills, with several describing the flavours as fresh and authentically Syrian. Shisha is a major part of the experience, and the spacious Arabic-style setting gives people reasons to stay beyond the meal.
Families have a practical advantage here: one reviewer highlights a family section and a clean kids’ play area. Evenings can bring Arabic singers or live entertainment, while weekdays are described as calmer and more relaxing. The venue is also considered large enough for gatherings and events, although the music has sometimes been loud enough to make conversation difficult.
Service feedback is mixed. Many diners describe attentive, friendly staff, but other visits involved a 90-minute food wait, drinks taking an hour, or used plates remaining on the table. Food quality is similarly uneven: some reviewers loved the grilled dishes, while others found shish tawook and kebab lacking flavour, or received a burnt burger.
Prices are worth checking before ordering; one diner was unhappy with a 250 AED bill. If you want shisha, allow extra time for coal changes, which once took half an hour.