Egyptian Flavours
A clear choice for Egyptian-style seafood, with reviewers praising the seasoning and traditional dishes.
Asmak Al Aumdah Sea Food Restaurant مطعم اسماك العمدة
Hor Al Anz
Asmak Al Aumdah is an Egyptian-style seafood restaurant in Hor Al Anz, serving fish and seafood prepared in the Egyptian way. Reviews point to grilled fish, shrimp tagine and Egyptian seafood rice, with a simple setting that suits casual family meals.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
706 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled Fish
The grilled fish, especially supreme and bori, is repeatedly praised as a strong order for seafood lovers.
Fresh Catch
Several diners highlight fresh seafood, including one reviewer who specifically praised the catch despite disliking the price and taste.
Family Friendly
The cosy, informal setting is described as suitable for family gatherings and meals with friends.
Easy Parking
Recent reviews say parking is easy, and another diner described having enough space to park.
Fast Service
One diner said the food arrived very quickly, while others describe friendly and welcoming staff.
What to Eat at Asmak Al Aumdah Sea Food Restaurant مطعم اسماك العمدة 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 Asmak Al Aumdah Sea Food Restaurant مطعم اسماك العمدة, 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 Asmak Al Aumdah Sea Food Restaurant مطعم اسماك العمدة got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Brown rice Net +1
“The brown rice was outstanding and one of the highlights of the meal.”
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“The brown rice was outstanding and one of the highlights of the meal.”June 2026
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Egyptian seafood rice Net +1
“Amazing fresh seafood options here in abuhail. The Egyptian seafood rice is a must try.”
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“Amazing fresh seafood options here in abuhail. The Egyptian seafood rice is a must try.”June 2023
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Grill fish rada Net +1
“i recommend ordering grill shrimp with mustard sauce. and grill fish with Rada!!! (its burned from the outside but smoky flavor from the inside).”
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“i recommend ordering grill shrimp with mustard sauce. and grill fish with Rada!!! (its burned from the outside but smoky flavor from the inside).”September 2019
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Grill shrimp mustard sauce Net +1
“i recommend ordering grill shrimp with mustard sauce. and grill fish with Rada!!! (its burned from the outside but smoky flavor from the inside).”
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“i recommend ordering grill shrimp with mustard sauce. and grill fish with Rada!!! (its burned from the outside but smoky flavor from the inside).”September 2019
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Grills fish Net +1
“Best place with family, specially grills fish is awesome (supreme & Bori)”
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“Best place with family, specially grills fish is awesome (supreme & Bori)”September 2025
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Hummus Net +1
“The hummus was amazing and perfectly prepared.”
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“The hummus was amazing and perfectly prepared.”June 2026
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Lobster Net +1
“It’s my favorite restaurant to eat fish , they have amazing seafood soup, this time I ordered lobster 🦞 for only 70 AED it was delicious, soup with one fish and lobster for 120 AED , plus salads , really it’s worth, staff so friendly and helpful, the service is very good”
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“It’s my favorite restaurant to eat fish , they have amazing seafood soup, this time I ordered lobster 🦞 for only 70 AED it was delicious, soup with one fish and lobster for 120 AED , plus salads , really it’s worth, staff so friendly and helpful, the service is very good”September 2021
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Sea bass with white sauce Net +1
“The sea bass with white sauce was good, although not the standout dish of the evening.”
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“The sea bass with white sauce was good, although not the standout dish of the evening.”June 2026
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Seafood platter Net +1
“Seafood Platter: A delightful mix of various seafood items, perfect for sharing.”
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“Seafood Platter: A delightful mix of various seafood items, perfect for sharing.”January 2025
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Seafood soup Net +1
“It’s my favorite restaurant to eat fish , they have amazing seafood soup, this time I ordered lobster 🦞 for only 70 AED it was delicious, soup with one fish and lobster for 120 AED , plus salads , really it’s worth, staff so friendly and helpful, the service is very good”
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Review excerpts
“It’s my favorite restaurant to eat fish , they have amazing seafood soup, this time I ordered lobster 🦞 for only 70 AED it was delicious, soup with one fish and lobster for 120 AED , plus salads , really it’s worth, staff so friendly and helpful, the service is very good”September 2021
Honorable mentions (2)
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Shrimp tagine Net +1
“The shrimp tagine was delicious and full of flavor.”
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“The shrimp tagine was delicious and full of flavor.”June 2026
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Soup Net +1
“I will definitely visit this restaurant again and I suggest their soup cuz it was very delicious 😍😍🍤🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🍤🍤”
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“I will definitely visit this restaurant again and I suggest their soup cuz it was very delicious 😍😍🍤🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🍤🍤”September 2023
What to Avoid (3)
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Fried fish Net −1
“I've order one fried fish, soup, water and coke the bill was 87 AED!!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“I've order one fried fish, soup, water and coke the bill was 87 AED!!!”January 2020
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Seafood fajitas Net −1
“On 13Feb, I had a Seafood Fajitas and had severe allergies, swell of tongue and face in 30 mins. In my 25 years of International travel and having all type of seafoods, never faced such an panic situation. Not sure of it was shelf life of cleaning issue with sea items.”
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Critical review excerpts
“On 13Feb, I had a Seafood Fajitas and had severe allergies, swell of tongue and face in 30 mins. In my 25 years of International travel and having all type of seafoods, never faced such an panic situation. Not sure of it was shelf life of cleaning issue with sea items.”February 2026
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Seafood noodles Net −1
“Ordered a seafood noodles. Glad I ordered with a 50% discount. The portion is good. But the taste isn't that great. This can be soo much better than this. Will not order again.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered a seafood noodles. Glad I ordered with a 50% discount. The portion is good. But the taste isn't that great. This can be soo much better than this. Will not order again.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Grills. Start with grilled fish, particularly supreme or bori, which a family diner singled out as excellent.
Ask Portions. Confirm portion size and pricing before ordering, as diners report smaller servings and weight-based fish pricing.
Check Delivery. For Talabat orders, confirm inclusions and fish quantity before accepting; one meal arrived without advertised rice.
Consider Outdoors. Choose outdoor seating only if a pavement-side setting suits you; the indoor air-conditioning has also been criticised.
Watch Allergies. If you have seafood allergies, explain them clearly and ask about preparation after one diner reported a severe reaction.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Wuheida St
Hor Al Anz East - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Price Concerns
Some diners found the prices high, including complaints that costs rose while portions became smaller.
Order Accuracy
A Talabat order reportedly omitted the rice shown with a shrimp meal and delivered one very small tilapia instead of two fish.
Food Safety
One diner reported severe tongue and face swelling within 30 minutes of eating seafood fajitas and questioned the seafood's handling.
Inconsistent Taste
Reviews range from fantastic food to complaints about bland fish, salty shrimp and food that was not fresh.
Basic Setting
Outdoor tables may sit directly on the street pavement, and one diner found the air-conditioning weak indoors.
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The Bottom Line
Asmak Al Aumdah is a casual Egyptian-style seafood restaurant in Hor Al Anz, worth considering when you want fish prepared with Egyptian flavours rather than a polished, formal setting. Reviewers mention grilled fish, shrimp tagine, Egyptian seafood rice and seafood soup; grilled supreme and bori receive especially strong praise, while one diner called the brown rice a meal highlight. The atmosphere is simple and informal.
Families and friends use it for gatherings, and outdoor seating is available, but one reviewer says those tables are literally on the street pavement. Another found the air-conditioning weak, so expectations should stay focused on the food rather than ambience. Recent comments also describe easy parking, although an older review said parking was limited.
Value is not consistent. Some diners call the food affordable and portions generous, while others report higher prices, smaller servings and fish priced by weight. Delivery deserves extra checking: a Talabat order reportedly arrived without the rice shown in the listing, and a tilapia meal contained one very small fish instead of two.
Food-safety feedback is also serious: one diner reported facial and tongue swelling after seafood fajitas, while others praised freshness. If ordering seafood, ask about the catch, portion and preparation before committing.