Mixed grills
The mixed grill is praised for charred, juicy meats with balanced seasoning, while the koobideh is a recurring favourite.
Bahar Restaurant
Bur Dubai
Bahar Restaurant is a Persian restaurant in Bur Dubai, known in reviews for generous Iranian dishes such as koobideh and mixed grills. It also has a relaxed dining atmosphere, outdoor seating and live music on selected evenings.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
692 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh bread
Fresh bread and complimentary starters such as mint, cheese and salad add useful value to the meal.
Generous portions
Several diners describe the portions as large, including a mixed platter for four that worked well for a family.
Outdoor seating
The outdoor area includes couches and low tables, creating a distinctly traditional Iranian setting for families or groups.
Pistachio soup
Pistachio soup is one of the restaurant's most distinctive dishes and is strongly recommended by several reviewers.
Helpful service
Reviews often describe the staff as attentive and useful for guiding first-time diners through the Persian menu.
What to Eat at Bahar Restaurant 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 Bahar Restaurant, 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 Bahar Restaurant, 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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Pistachio soup Net +3
“I also tried the pistachio soup and it was so tasty .”
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Review excerpts
“I also tried the pistachio soup and it was so tasty .”March 2025
“Fantastic food, the pistachio soup is a must try for anyone who hasn’t experienced it.”August 2023
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Kobedieh Net +2
“Hands down the best kobedieh in town.”
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“Hands down the best kobedieh in town.”April 2023
“The koobideh itself was thick and fat, which is great. It wasn't too short either, more an average length but really thick. If it was just based on the koobideh, I'd give it a full star.”June 2024
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Halim bademjan Net +2
“Delicious Halim bademjan as a warm aubergine starter.”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious Halim bademjan as a warm aubergine starter.”August 2023
“Very nice place. We really liked and enjoyed all food, especially badamjan, samosa with cheese and Iranian tea. It was a Fabulous dinner. The restaurant workers are really friendly and nice.”January 2023
Honorable mentions (17)
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Ash reshte Net +1
“Ash reshte craving satisfied 😍 loved the atmosphere, the traditional seating and the food was amazing.”
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“Ash reshte craving satisfied 😍 loved the atmosphere, the traditional seating and the food was amazing.”January 2023
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Chicken kebab Net +1
“I liked chicken kebab marinated with jogurt.”
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“I liked chicken kebab marinated with jogurt.”October 2025
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Joojeh Net +1
“Traditional dishes, such as the juicy Koobideh and the flavor-packed Joojeh, leave a lasting impression, indicative of the chefs’ mastery over the grill.”
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“Traditional dishes, such as the juicy Koobideh and the flavor-packed Joojeh, leave a lasting impression, indicative of the chefs’ mastery over the grill.”April 2024
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Kebab Net +1
“I love the kebab from this restaurant. When i had it. I really close my eyes and says. This is heaven. So juicy and tasty. Specially the kebab set.”
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“I love the kebab from this restaurant. When i had it. I really close my eyes and says. This is heaven. So juicy and tasty. Specially the kebab set.”September 2022
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Kebab set Net +1
“I love the kebab from this restaurant. When i had it. I really close my eyes and says. This is heaven. So juicy and tasty. Specially the kebab set.”
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“I love the kebab from this restaurant. When i had it. I really close my eyes and says. This is heaven. So juicy and tasty. Specially the kebab set.”September 2022
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Lamb shoulder Net +1
“Pre ordered their fav lamb shoulder and it was so delish, tender meat and nicely served . Portion is generous .”
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“Pre ordered their fav lamb shoulder and it was so delish, tender meat and nicely served . Portion is generous .”June 2024
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Mixed platter Net +1
“We ordered the mixed platter for 4 and it was incredible - every portion was delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the mixed platter for 4 and it was incredible - every portion was delicious.”January 2023
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Open buffet Net +1
“We had open buffet party in festival city .Amazing food and best service.I think Bahar is the best restaurant in Dubai.Thank Shiva for her best and Nice welcome to our guests and thank chef Junaid for amazing food”
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“We had open buffet party in festival city .Amazing food and best service.I think Bahar is the best restaurant in Dubai.Thank Shiva for her best and Nice welcome to our guests and thank chef Junaid for amazing food”October 2022
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Parisian kabab Net +1
“One of the best Iranians food in dubai … really delicious Parisian Kabab and don’t forget to order Fesenjon. Will come back for sure and will recommend it to all who I know.”
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Review excerpts
“One of the best Iranians food in dubai … really delicious Parisian Kabab and don’t forget to order Fesenjon. Will come back for sure and will recommend it to all who I know.”September 2024
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Rice and fish Net +1
“This afternoon, I enjoyed rice and fish for lunch, and the host Shiva was very kind and cooperative. The food was excellent, and the host was very cooperative. If you are a foodie person, I would recommend that you try this restaurant for sure . Food is amazing, as are the people who serve it. Thanks Shiva”
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Review excerpts
“This afternoon, I enjoyed rice and fish for lunch, and the host Shiva was very kind and cooperative. The food was excellent, and the host was very cooperative. If you are a foodie person, I would recommend that you try this restaurant for sure . Food is amazing, as are the people who serve it. Thanks Shiva”January 2023
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Saffron rice Net +1
“Paired with saffron rice, it made for a truly satisfying meal.”
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Review excerpts
“Paired with saffron rice, it made for a truly satisfying meal.”August 2024
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Saffron rice with crispy tahdig Net +1
“The saffron rice with crispy tahdig was outstanding — fragrant, beautifully cooked, and exactly what you hope for in a Persian-style meal.”
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Review excerpts
“The saffron rice with crispy tahdig was outstanding — fragrant, beautifully cooked, and exactly what you hope for in a Persian-style meal.”February 2026
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Samosa with cheese Net +1
“Very nice place. We really liked and enjoyed all food, especially badamjan, samosa with cheese and Iranian tea. It was a Fabulous dinner. The restaurant workers are really friendly and nice.”
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Review excerpts
“Very nice place. We really liked and enjoyed all food, especially badamjan, samosa with cheese and Iranian tea. It was a Fabulous dinner. The restaurant workers are really friendly and nice.”January 2023
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Soup of the day ash Net +1
“The soup of the day Ash was amazingly delicious.”
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“The soup of the day Ash was amazingly delicious.”June 2022
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Soup which made up of iranian herbal Net +1
“The soup which made up of Iranian herbal was very tasty.”
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“The soup which made up of Iranian herbal was very tasty.”November 2022
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Ghormeh sabzi Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I decided to go with the Ghormeh Sabzi, a classic Persian stew that I absolutely love. The blend of herbs, tender meat, and beans in the dish was cooked to perfection, with just the right balance of tanginess and richness.”
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Review excerpts
“I decided to go with the Ghormeh Sabzi, a classic Persian stew that I absolutely love. The blend of herbs, tender meat, and beans in the dish was cooked to perfection, with just the right balance of tanginess and richness.”August 2024
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Ash Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The breads are amazing, Ash was decent.”
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What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Berg Net −1
“Food - Honestly, not sure why this place has gotten 5 star reviews. Ordered the Soltani platter which came with two different kind of kebabs. Koobideh was 5/10 at best and berg was 6/10. Berg meat is supposed to be tender, it was anything but. Hard to cut with knife and chewy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food - Honestly, not sure why this place has gotten 5 star reviews. Ordered the Soltani platter which came with two different kind of kebabs. Koobideh was 5/10 at best and berg was 6/10. Berg meat is supposed to be tender, it was anything but. Hard to cut with knife and chewy.”October 2024
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Grilled lamb chops Net −1
“We ordered the mixed grill and added a portion of grilled lamb chops. The starter bread was thin, light, and crispy—perfectly paired with the mint leaves and cheese. Unfortunately, the lamb chops were overcooked and a bit dry, but the chicken pieces were decent.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the mixed grill and added a portion of grilled lamb chops. The starter bread was thin, light, and crispy—perfectly paired with the mint leaves and cheese. Unfortunately, the lamb chops were overcooked and a bit dry, but the chicken pieces were decent.”May 2025
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Soltani platter Net −1
“Food - Honestly, not sure why this place has gotten 5 star reviews. Ordered the Soltani platter which came with two different kind of kebabs. Koobideh was 5/10 at best and berg was 6/10. Berg meat is supposed to be tender, it was anything but. Hard to cut with knife and chewy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food - Honestly, not sure why this place has gotten 5 star reviews. Ordered the Soltani platter which came with two different kind of kebabs. Koobideh was 5/10 at best and berg was 6/10. Berg meat is supposed to be tender, it was anything but. Hard to cut with knife and chewy.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check music. If live music matters to you, confirm the evening's schedule with management; one review says it runs on some weekends.
Confirm grill. Ask whether the grill is operating before settling on kebabs or mixed-grill dishes, as availability was not always communicated.
Book shoulder. If available, pre-order the lamb shoulder: a reviewer found it tender, delicious and generously portioned.
Request rice. Koobideh portions can be filling, but one diner finished the rice after the first skewer; ask for extra if you prefer rice with both.
Try outdoors. For a more traditional setting, ask for the outdoor couches and low centre tables when the weather suits.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mina St
Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Al Mina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent food
Food quality varies by visit: some diners found the koobideh mediocre, the rice bland or the food burnt.
Overcooked lamb
One mixed-grill visit included lamb chops that were overcooked and dry.
Cleanliness concerns
A returning customer reported numerous flies and an extremely dirty, unkept kitchen floor.
Music volume
Live music is a draw for some guests, but one diner found the music annoying enough to lower their rating.
Grill updates
One group was not told that the grill was unavailable, so it is worth checking before ordering grill dishes.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
55 AED
koobideh
“The koobideh cost 55 AED, which is around £11-12 as of today”Google review · June 2024
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The Bottom Line
Bahar Restaurant is a Persian dining spot in Bur Dubai where the main draw is Iranian comfort food, especially koobideh, mixed grills, pistachio soup and traditional stews. Reviews describe generous portions, fresh complimentary bread and starters, and a welcoming atmosphere that works for families and larger groups. The strongest reports focus on the grill.
One diner praised the mixed grill for juicy, well-charred meats and saffron rice with crispy tahdig, while others singled out koobideh, joojeh and lamb shoulder. Pistachio soup is repeatedly recommended, although one guest found its flavour less convincing. Ghormeh Sabzi also receives mixed feedback, so expectations may depend on the dish and visit.
The outdoor area uses couches and low tables for a traditional Iranian feel. Live music is part of the experience on selected evenings, but check the schedule first; not everyone enjoyed it. Service is commonly described as attentive and friendly, though one party was not told that the grill was unavailable.
Value looks reasonable to many diners, with big portions and complimentary tea mentioned, but one reviewer felt they had found better value elsewhere. There are also isolated reports of burnt food and cleanliness problems, including flies, so consistency is the main caveat.