Strong mansaf
The lamb mansaf is repeatedly praised for its rich, traditional flavour and careful cooking.
AMMAN ALKUBRA RESTAURANTS - مطاعم عمان الكبرى
Umm Suqeim
Amman Alkubra is a Jordanian restaurant in Umm Suqeim, centred on traditional dishes and charcoal grills. Reviews make the lamb mansaf and tender stuffed lamb neck especially strong reasons to visit, with delivery also available.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
262 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tender meats
Stuffed lamb neck and grilled meats are described as tender, juicy and well flavoured.
Clean setting
One first-time visitor specifically found the restaurant clean, welcoming and tasty overall.
Family friendly
A family visit with children was described as welcoming, attentive and comfortable.
Fast delivery
A lunch delivery review praised the sealed packaging and fast arrival.
Fresh salads
Salads receive specific praise, including generous portions and good flavour in one delivery order.
What to Eat at AMMAN ALKUBRA RESTAURANTS - مطاعم عمان الكبرى 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 AMMAN ALKUBRA RESTAURANTS - مطاعم عمان الكبرى, 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 AMMAN ALKUBRA RESTAURANTS - مطاعم عمان الكبرى, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Mansaf Net +6
“🤩 The Mansaf was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. 😋 Mohammad provided super service, making our meal even more enjoyable.”
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Review excerpts
“🤩 The Mansaf was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. 😋 Mohammad provided super service, making our meal even more enjoyable.”April 2026
“The Jordanian food was absolutely authentic and delicious — especially the mansaf, which was rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.”April 2026
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Stuffed lamb necks Net +2
“The stuffed lamb necks was exquisite. Very tender, juicy, and flavorful.”
Positive 2Negative 0
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“The stuffed lamb necks was exquisite. Very tender, juicy, and flavorful.”June 2026
“The meat ( stuffed lamb neck) was so tender and the grills was amazing and juicy”July 2026
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Fried kubbeh Net +1
“We had amazing time during our visit to the restaurant the mixed grills were extremely perfect and the salads were good also i loved the fried kubbeh”
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“We had amazing time during our visit to the restaurant the mixed grills were extremely perfect and the salads were good also i loved the fried kubbeh”April 2026
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Kabab sandwich Net +1
“Kabab sandwich wow 👌 amazing”
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“Kabab sandwich wow 👌 amazing”May 2026
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Kebab Net +1
“The kebab was very tasty and juicy and on top of that they added a side green chili dip which is super 10/10”
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“The kebab was very tasty and juicy and on top of that they added a side green chili dip which is super 10/10”January 2026
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Laban al-ayran Net +1
“Laban Al-Ayran is fantastic 😍”
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Review excerpts
“Laban Al-Ayran is fantastic 😍”January 2026
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Lamb mansaf Net +1
“Can't forget the taste of Soft Kunafah and the Lamb Mansaf. Everything, actually, was so delicious and irresistible that we left unable to breath :)))”
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“Can't forget the taste of Soft Kunafah and the Lamb Mansaf. Everything, actually, was so delicious and irresistible that we left unable to breath :)))”April 2026
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Meat-filled sarma Net +1
“From the grilled chicken to the meatballs to the meat-filled sarma, everything is absolutely delicious.”
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“From the grilled chicken to the meatballs to the meat-filled sarma, everything is absolutely delicious.”April 2026
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Meatballs Net +1
“From the grilled chicken to the meatballs to the meat-filled sarma, everything is absolutely delicious.”
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“From the grilled chicken to the meatballs to the meat-filled sarma, everything is absolutely delicious.”April 2026
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Soft kunafah Net +1
“Can't forget the taste of Soft Kunafah and the Lamb Mansaf. Everything, actually, was so delicious and irresistible that we left unable to breath :)))”
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Review excerpts
“Can't forget the taste of Soft Kunafah and the Lamb Mansaf. Everything, actually, was so delicious and irresistible that we left unable to breath :)))”April 2026
Honorable mentions (1)
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Mixed grills Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Tasty food with traditional Jordanian dishes and great BBQ plates… we had a Mix grill which we highly recommend.”
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Review excerpts
“Tasty food with traditional Jordanian dishes and great BBQ plates… we had a Mix grill which we highly recommend.”January 2026
“We had amazing time during our visit to the restaurant the mixed grills were extremely perfect and the salads were good also i loved the fried kubbeh”April 2026
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Batata harra Net −1
“Batata harra I don’t recommend anyone to order it because it have nothing to do with proper batata harra ,”
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Critical review excerpts
“Batata harra I don’t recommend anyone to order it because it have nothing to do with proper batata harra ,”May 2026
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Feeekeh Net −1
“Also the feeekeh was not great at all so I don’t recommend these options.. perhaps other menu selections are good but I’m not going to try them again for lack of clarity while talking to them while ordering .. I suggest you post new menu on the website !!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Also the feeekeh was not great at all so I don’t recommend these options.. perhaps other menu selections are good but I’m not going to try them again for lack of clarity while talking to them while ordering .. I suggest you post new menu on the website !!”January 2026
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Musakhan Net −1
“The Musakhan was served on a flat pizza bread instead of using the taboun bread We called the Manager and told him about it , that the Musakhan is done differently Not the original way”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Musakhan was served on a flat pizza bread instead of using the taboun bread We called the Manager and told him about it , that the Musakhan is done differently Not the original way”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check menu. Confirm the current Musakhan format before ordering; one customer received rolls because the website menu was outdated.
Confirm charges. Ask about water and service fees before settling the bill, as one diner reported unexpected charges.
Check portions. Ask how much mix grill is actually served if ordering for a group, since portion size was disputed in reviews.
Plan delivery. For time-sensitive orders, allow extra time and confirm tray format; an Iftar feast arrived late and split into smaller trays.
Try lunch. A lunch delivery was reported as fast, with well-sealed packaging and tender kebab and chops.
Plan the visit
Practical details
32 Umm Al Sheif Rd
Umm Suqeim First - Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Hidden charges
One diner objected to charges for unrequested water and service fees.
Small portions
Two reviews felt the mix-grill quantity was poor for the price, including a 1.5 kg order said to serve fewer than three.
Menu mismatch
A delivery order for Musakhan arrived as rolls because the website menu was outdated.
Iftar delay
One Ramadan feast arrived around 32 minutes after the requested serving time and was not warm.
Inconsistent dishes
A critical dinner review found the Mansaf rice undercooked and the Musakhan unlike the original style.
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The Bottom Line
Amman Alkubra is a Jordanian restaurant in Umm Suqeim where the clearest draws are mansaf, charcoal grills and traditional dishes such as Musakhan. Reviews are especially strong on lamb mansaf, stuffed lamb neck, mixed grills and tender kebab; one customer also singled out the soft kunafah. The food is often described as authentic, fresh and clean, while the dining room comes across as cosy and family-friendly.
Several visits mention welcoming, attentive service, and a first-time family visit with children was particularly positive. Delivery can work well too: one lunch order arrived quickly in tightly closed packaging, with generous salad, hummus and juicy meats. There are some practical cautions.
5 kg mixed-grill order was not enough for three people. Check the current menu before ordering Musakhan, since one customer received rolls because the website was outdated. Avoid relying on a tight delivery deadline.
A Ramadan feast arrived after Iftar, cold, and in smaller trays rather than the requested large trays. One review lists average spending as AED 200 per person, while other diners describe prices as fair, so confirm the bill and portions when ordering.