Authentic flavours
Reviews repeatedly praise the Indonesian cooking, with the beef rendang, sate lilit and sambals receiving especially specific acclaim.
Andaliman - One Za'abeel
Zabeel
Andaliman is an Indonesian restaurant and lounge in Zabeel, serving polished versions of dishes such as beef rendang and sate lilit. Its garden-pool setting, open kitchen and tableside sambals give a meal here more of an occasion feel than a quick casual stop.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
254 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sambal variety
The restaurant has an unusually broad sambal selection, and the team explains the different types and their place in Indonesian cuisine.
Tropical setting
Outdoor tables beside the pool and lush planting create a calm, Bali-like atmosphere, while some window seats offer skyline views.
Celebration care
Birthday and anniversary visits can receive thoughtful touches, including a sticky-rice birthday presentation and a complimentary anniversary dish.
Generous portions
Several diners found the portions large enough to share, including a birthday meal featuring generous seafood and chicken nasi goreng.
Family friendly
One family found the restaurant comfortable for children and mentioned complimentary treats that kept the kids happy.
What to Eat at Andaliman - One Za'abeel 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 Andaliman - One Za'abeel, 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 Andaliman - One Za'abeel, 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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Satay chicken Net +3
“We ordered satay chicken, which was incredibly savory and perfectly seasoned.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered satay chicken, which was incredibly savory and perfectly seasoned.”April 2026
“I had dinner at Andaliman, and everything was absolutely amazing! Especially their chicken satay and sate lilit (truly 5 star taste) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”November 2025
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Beef rendang Net +2
“The beef rendang was rich, with perfectly balanced spices that made every bite memorable.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The beef rendang was rich, with perfectly balanced spices that made every bite memorable.”May 2026
“Some dishes were standout like the beef rendang and coconut rice whereas others were blander on the palate with quite pretentious presentation leaning towards style over substance.”July 2026
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Sate lilit Net +2
“I had dinner at Andaliman, and everything was absolutely amazing! Especially their chicken satay and sate lilit (truly 5 star taste) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had dinner at Andaliman, and everything was absolutely amazing! Especially their chicken satay and sate lilit (truly 5 star taste) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”November 2025
“The sate lilit was also excellent, juicy, aromatic, and grilled to perfection.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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Ayam bakar andaliman Net +1
“For mains, we had the Bakmie Goreng Laut, a satisfying stir-fried noodle dish with seafood, and the Ayam Bakar Andaliman, a grilled spiced half-chicken served with pandan rice and crispy potatoes—rich, aromatic, and very satisfying.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For mains, we had the Bakmie Goreng Laut, a satisfying stir-fried noodle dish with seafood, and the Ayam Bakar Andaliman, a grilled spiced half-chicken served with pandan rice and crispy potatoes—rich, aromatic, and very satisfying.”July 2025
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Bbq udang Net +1
“I chose a pricey mains (BBQ Udang), but other than that, the prices of individual items are on par with any good restaurant.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I chose a pricey mains (BBQ Udang), but other than that, the prices of individual items are on par with any good restaurant.”February 2025
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Chicken nasi goreng Net +1
“For the main course, we had the seafood and chicken nasi goreng—both dishes were absolutely delicious, and the portions were very generous.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For the main course, we had the seafood and chicken nasi goreng—both dishes were absolutely delicious, and the portions were very generous.”April 2026
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Cocktails Net +1
“We’d also like to highlight the amazing cocktails prepared by Agus it was refreshing, well-balanced.”
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Review excerpts
“We’d also like to highlight the amazing cocktails prepared by Agus it was refreshing, well-balanced.”April 2026
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Coconut rice Net +1
“Some dishes were standout like the beef rendang and coconut rice whereas others were blander on the palate with quite pretentious presentation leaning towards style over substance.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Some dishes were standout like the beef rendang and coconut rice whereas others were blander on the palate with quite pretentious presentation leaning towards style over substance.”July 2026
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Es teler campur Net +1
“Dessert was Es Teler Campur, a rural-style coconut sundae with jackfruit, avocado, sago pearls, and roasted peanuts—refreshing and unique.”
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Review excerpts
“Dessert was Es Teler Campur, a rural-style coconut sundae with jackfruit, avocado, sago pearls, and roasted peanuts—refreshing and unique.”July 2025
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Grilled prawns Net +1
“Delighted the palate with the freshest catch of the day and succulent grilled prawns – a taste of sophistication and indulgence.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
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Review excerpts
“Delighted the palate with the freshest catch of the day and succulent grilled prawns – a taste of sophistication and indulgence.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”February 2024
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Oxtail soup with emping Net +1
“The oxtail soup with emping is delicious also kangkung.”
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Review excerpts
“The oxtail soup with emping is delicious also kangkung.”May 2024
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Perkedel tuna and crab Net +1
“Perkedel Tuna and Crab is a must try!”
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Review excerpts
“Perkedel Tuna and Crab is a must try!”April 2024
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Seafood nasi goreng Net +1
“For the main course, we had the seafood and chicken nasi goreng—both dishes were absolutely delicious, and the portions were very generous.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For the main course, we had the seafood and chicken nasi goreng—both dishes were absolutely delicious, and the portions were very generous.”April 2026
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Yellow rice Net +1
“My personal favourite was the yellow rice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My personal favourite was the yellow rice.”February 2024
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Indonesian birthday cake Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Above all We were especially touched by the authentic Indonesian birthday cake presentation made of sticky rice and accompanied by traditional dishes all beautifully arranged on one plate for the celebrant. It made the night even more memorable.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose outdoors. Ask for outdoor seating if you want the pool view and the more tropical side of the setting.
Compare menus. Check the current Restaurant Week or booking-platform menu before arriving, as one advertised selection differed from the restaurant’s menu.
Try brunch. If value matters, compare the brunch with à la carte dining; one diner considered brunch the better-value choice.
Adjust spice. If you prefer milder food, ask whether the kitchen can tone down the spice, as it did for one diner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Garden - One - 4th floor
Zaa'beel First - Za'abeel, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven flavours
One à la carte diner found some dishes blander than others and felt the presentation sometimes outweighed the flavour.
Menu mismatch
A Dubai Restaurant Week diner received a menu different from the one advertised on OpenTable.
Slow mains
One diner reported that dishes took a while to arrive, particularly the main course.
Mixed ambience
Although most reviews describe a peaceful setting, one dinner visit was put off by background music and harsh lighting.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED450 per couple
private cabana
“For a perfect date you can pick the private cabana at a good price of AED450 per couple”Google review · May 2026
around AED 800 for 3 people
appetizers, main courses, desserts, and cocktails
“We spent around AED 800 for 3 people, with each of us ordered appetizers, main courses, desserts, and cocktails”Google review · February 2024
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The Bottom Line
Andaliman is an Indonesian restaurant and lounge in Zabeel that suits a leisurely lunch, special dinner or celebration. The menu gives you plenty to explore: beef rendang, sate lilit, seafood or chicken nasi goreng, and an extensive selection of sambals. Reviewers often mention the team explaining the dishes and the stories behind them, which is useful if Indonesian cuisine is new to you.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Indoor and outdoor seating looks towards a garden-pool area, with lush planting and a relaxed Bali-like atmosphere; one diner also enjoyed a skyline view from a window seat. Families have found it comfortable for children, while birthday and anniversary visits have included personal touches such as an Indonesian sticky-rice cake presentation or a complimentary dish.
For value, compare the brunch and business lunch with à la carte dining. One reviewer considered brunch the better deal, while another spent around AED 800 for three people including cocktails, starters, mains and desserts. Do check a promotional menu before arriving, since one Restaurant Week listing did not match the menu served.
Service is generally attentive, though a review noted slow main-course delivery, so allow time for a relaxed meal.