Shawarma
The beef shawarma is repeatedly praised, with one review calling it among the best beef shawarma sandwiches they had tried.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Asli Beirut is a Lebanese restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, located in the Silicon Central Mall food court. Reviews point to shawarma, kebabs, hummus and mezze as the main draws, with quick counter service and a casual setting rather than a standalone dining room.
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The beef shawarma is repeatedly praised, with one review calling it among the best beef shawarma sandwiches they had tried.
The kebabs platter was described as flavorful, tender and cooked well, while lamb kebab was reported soft and juicy.
One reviewer particularly enjoyed the warm bread from the oven, and another takeaway order arrived with warm French bread.
Several customers mention quick service, including a delivery that arrived very fast and hot with well-organised packaging.
A customer with gluten and dairy allergies said the team provided alternatives to accommodate those requirements.
Portion feedback is mixed, but some orders were considered generous, including the half chicken combo and a takeaway mixed grill.
The casual food-court setting at Silicon Central Mall was described as comfortable, with free mall parking noted by one reviewer.
These items at Asli Beirut - Silicon Central Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“Succulent chicken, wonderful hummus and friendly service by Ahmed. Definitely recommend!”
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“Succulent chicken, wonderful hummus and friendly service by Ahmed. Definitely recommend!”February 2026
“Additionally, while the hummus was decent, I felt it could have been more flavorful to enhance the overall dining experience.”May 2023
“Its amazing shawrma really i like it specially tomia sauce 🤤😋😋😋 and staff also very nice🤍”
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“Its amazing shawrma really i like it specially tomia sauce 🤤😋😋😋 and staff also very nice🤍”May 2026
“The shawarma is absolutely delicious and so fresh!”February 2026
“The lentil soup was also very comforting and flavorful. Highly recommended!”
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“The lentil soup was also very comforting and flavorful. Highly recommended!”January 2026
“4- The Lentil Soup is delicious and tastes amazingly good.”September 2024
“1. Arabic Shawarma meat: super and so delicious. Freshly prepared.”
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“1. Arabic Shawarma meat: super and so delicious. Freshly prepared.”November 2023
“3- The bbq plate is good the Kaftah and the Tawook are a must try at this place.”
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“3- The bbq plate is good the Kaftah and the Tawook are a must try at this place.”September 2024
“The food was absolutely delicious — especially the beef burger, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious — especially the beef burger, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”October 2025
“1- The beef shawarma is on point, it is one of the best beef shawarma sandwiches I've ever had.”
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“1- The beef shawarma is on point, it is one of the best beef shawarma sandwiches I've ever had.”September 2024
“2- The Fattoush is amazing.”
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“2- The Fattoush is amazing.”September 2024
“The French bread arrived warm, the portions were generous, and to top it off, I received a 50% discount.”
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“The French bread arrived warm, the portions were generous, and to top it off, I received a 50% discount.”June 2025
“I ordered hummus, tabbouleh, grape leaves, and mixed grill — everything was delicious!”
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“I ordered hummus, tabbouleh, grape leaves, and mixed grill — everything was delicious!”June 2025
“Tried the half chicken combo, the flavor was great and the portion is generous.”
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“Tried the half chicken combo, the flavor was great and the portion is generous.”November 2025
“3- The bbq plate is good the Kaftah and the Tawook are a must try at this place.”
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“3- The bbq plate is good the Kaftah and the Tawook are a must try at this place.”September 2024
“I tried kaftah combo meal. The portion was so small and the bread was not fresh. The meat itself was decent but i wouldn't call it a meal at all. Would not try it again 👎👎”
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“I tried kaftah combo meal. The portion was so small and the bread was not fresh. The meat itself was decent but i wouldn't call it a meal at all. Would not try it again 👎👎”September 2025
“The highlight of my visit was definitely the kebabs platter. They were flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection.”
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“The highlight of my visit was definitely the kebabs platter. They were flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection.”May 2023
“My order, with lahmajoun, a portion of vegetables and tea, highlights the sophistication and variety of this cuisine. Thin, crispy dough combined with flavorful meat and fresh vegetables create a unique taste experience.”
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“My order, with lahmajoun, a portion of vegetables and tea, highlights the sophistication and variety of this cuisine. Thin, crispy dough combined with flavorful meat and fresh vegetables create a unique taste experience.”March 2024
“Amazing food and tried couple of dishes Mutabal Manakish Wine Leaves Lamb Kebab soft n Juicy Killer and best freshly Breads from Oven warm n fresh”
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“Amazing food and tried couple of dishes Mutabal Manakish Wine Leaves Lamb Kebab soft n Juicy Killer and best freshly Breads from Oven warm n fresh”February 2023
“I especially loved the mhallabia 🫶 it was so tasty and perfectly made.”
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“I especially loved the mhallabia 🫶 it was so tasty and perfectly made.”January 2026
“I particularly enjoyed the mohammara, which had a nice balance of flavors.”
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“I particularly enjoyed the mohammara, which had a nice balance of flavors.”May 2023
“The rice pudding was also amazing — creamy and just the right amount of sweetness.”
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“The rice pudding was also amazing — creamy and just the right amount of sweetness.”October 2025
“The soup was creamy, the portuons were of a good size.”
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“The soup was creamy, the portuons were of a good size.”December 2025
“Loved the food and would recommend the special grill 💯..”
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“Loved the food and would recommend the special grill 💯..”January 2024
“I ordered hummus, tabbouleh, grape leaves, and mixed grill — everything was delicious!”
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“I ordered hummus, tabbouleh, grape leaves, and mixed grill — everything was delicious!”June 2025
“3- The bbq plate is good the Kaftah and the Tawook are a must try at this place.”
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“3- The bbq plate is good the Kaftah and the Tawook are a must try at this place.”September 2024
“The turkey was amazing, all the vegetables and rice were fresh. Delivery was on time”
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“The turkey was amazing, all the vegetables and rice were fresh. Delivery was on time”December 2023
“2. Warak enab: delicious with lemon and olives oil.”
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“2. Warak enab: delicious with lemon and olives oil.”November 2023
“3. Orange juice: fresh and good.”
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“3. Orange juice: fresh and good.”November 2023
“The meats looked pale, as if they weren’t grilled over charcoal, and the French fries were old, overcooked, and tough.”
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“The meats looked pale, as if they weren’t grilled over charcoal, and the French fries were old, overcooked, and tough.”February 2025
“The Worst food i had in Dubai..it felt like a french fries meal not a shish tawook meal.”May 2026
“We ordered arayes as well, this is not arayes at all the meat taste is bad and the spices is not good and oily as well.”
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“We ordered arayes as well, this is not arayes at all the meat taste is bad and the spices is not good and oily as well.”February 2024
“I ordered half grilled chicken (displayed as 32) and paid 40 dhs , no taste, very very small portion”
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“I ordered half grilled chicken (displayed as 32) and paid 40 dhs , no taste, very very small portion”March 2024
“I ordered a two meat shawarma combo and a 58-dirham kebab meal. The quantity was too less for AED 80+ and the taste was only mediocre. Needs a lot of improvement for qty and value for money.”
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“I ordered a two meat shawarma combo and a 58-dirham kebab meal. The quantity was too less for AED 80+ and the taste was only mediocre. Needs a lot of improvement for qty and value for money.”May 2025
“The meat kabob is the frozen one that you can by in 15 dirham.”
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“The meat kabob is the frozen one that you can by in 15 dirham.”March 2023
“The Worst food i had in Dubai..it felt like a french fries meal not a shish tawook meal. It was absolutely tasteless.”
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“The Worst food i had in Dubai..it felt like a french fries meal not a shish tawook meal. It was absolutely tasteless.”May 2026
“I ordered a two meat shawarma combo and a 58-dirham kebab meal. The quantity was too less for AED 80+ and the taste was only mediocre. Needs a lot of improvement for qty and value for money.”
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“I ordered a two meat shawarma combo and a 58-dirham kebab meal. The quantity was too less for AED 80+ and the taste was only mediocre. Needs a lot of improvement for qty and value for money.”May 2025
“I ordered from talabat . I am staying in DSO the mixed grilled smells so bad the lentil soup was ok but it was cold i am not sure who is fault but i am not ordering from here again”
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“I ordered from talabat . I am staying in DSO the mixed grilled smells so bad the lentil soup was ok but it was cold i am not sure who is fault but i am not ordering from here again”July 2026
“Very low food portion compared to any restaurant offering same food below photo almost their mix grill !!”January 2025
Check Contents. If ordering mixed grill delivery, confirm exactly what is included; one 1KG order was missing chicken kebab, hummus, moutabal and vegetables.
Ask Portions. Before paying for a combo or grill, ask about the serving size: reviews range from generous portions to four small chicken pieces for AED 51.
Try Shawarma. Beef shawarma is one of the clearest review-backed picks, with one customer describing the sandwich as among their best.
State Allergies. Tell the team about gluten or dairy allergies when ordering; a reviewer said alternatives were found for both requirements.
Use Mall Parking. For a food-court visit, free mall parking was specifically noted in one review.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:45 PM |
Multiple reviews say portions can feel too small for the price, including four small chicken pieces costing AED 51.
Delivery reports include cold lentil soup, unpleasant-smelling mixed grill, missing mixed-grill items and tough, overcooked fries.
Some customers found food tasteless, oily or poorly prepared, while another reported receiving raw chicken in a delivery order.
Reviews question the value of combo meals and kebab dishes, with one customer saying AED 80-plus bought too little food.
A customer said a sandwich was not prepared as requested and declined a remake because it would take extra time.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
4 small pieces of chicken
“Paid AED 51 for 4 small pieces of chicken”Google review · September 2025
The Bottom Line
Asli Beirut is a Lebanese counter in the Silicon Central Mall food court, useful when you want shawarma, kebabs, hummus or mezze without committing to a formal restaurant. Beef shawarma is the strongest recurring recommendation: one customer called it one of the best sandwiches they had tried. Kebabs also receive specific praise, including a tender kebabs platter and soft, juicy lamb kebab.
The setting is casual and reviewers often describe the service as fast and friendly. Takeaway packaging and hot delivery have worked well for some customers, while the food-court location comes with free mall parking. The team has also been praised for finding alternatives for gluten and dairy allergies, so mention dietary needs when ordering.
There is a real value and consistency caveat. Several diners found portions too small for the price, including four small chicken pieces for AED 51, while others reported generous portions. Delivery feedback is especially uneven: mixed-grill orders have arrived with missing items, and separate reviews mention cold soup, stale fries, an under-filled shawarma and even raw chicken.
If ordering a combo or mixed grill, confirm the contents and portion first. For a first visit, shawarma or kebabs look like the safer starting points than experimenting with a large delivery order.