Bukhari Rice
The Bukhari rice is a standout, with one reviewer calling it amazing and returning despite not usually liking rice dishes.
Bait Al Bukhari Restaurant .مطعم بيت البخاري
International City
Bait Al Bukhari is an Arabic-style restaurant in International City centred on Bukhari rice and grilled dishes. Reviewers especially mention the charcoal chicken, tender mutton and generous portions, while the seating includes both traditional ground seating and tables.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
355 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Charcoal Chicken
Charcoal chicken paired with Bukhari rice is repeatedly singled out as a favourite combination.
Tender Mutton
A reviewer described the mutton as exceptionally tender, juicy and full of flavour.
Seating Choice
The restaurant has both ground seating and table seating, with a clean and tidy seating area noted by one visitor.
Arabic Food
Reviews identify it as a place for Arabic-style food, including mutton Bukhari rice and hummus.
What to Eat at Bait Al Bukhari Restaurant .مطعم بيت البخاري 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 Bait Al Bukhari Restaurant .مطعم بيت البخاري, 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 Bait Al Bukhari Restaurant .مطعم بيت البخاري, 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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Bukhari rice with charcoal chicken Net +1
“Amazing food taste ( Espicially bukhari rice with charcoal chicken) .”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing food taste ( Espicially bukhari rice with charcoal chicken) .”May 2022
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Bukhari rice with roasted chicken Net +1
“Love their bukhari rice with roasted chicken. Must try ❤️ Price is cheaper than Sharjah Branches.”
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“Love their bukhari rice with roasted chicken. Must try ❤️ Price is cheaper than Sharjah Branches.”March 2022
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Bukhati rice with chiken charocle Net +1
“Especially i like there bukhati rice with chiken charocle awsome taste of rice as well as chiken.”
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“Especially i like there bukhati rice with chiken charocle awsome taste of rice as well as chiken.”January 2024
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“Can’t explain in words how good their Charcoal Chicken and rice are and the quantity the give is the best in whole dubai and you will not get the price what the are offering anywhere in Dubai everything was so perfect love to visit this place”
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“Can’t explain in words how good their Charcoal Chicken and rice are and the quantity the give is the best in whole dubai and you will not get the price what the are offering anywhere in Dubai everything was so perfect love to visit this place”November 2021
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Charcoal chicken with bukhari rice Net +1
“You'll adore it. One of their best meals is charcoal chicken with Bukhari rice.”
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Review excerpts
“You'll adore it. One of their best meals is charcoal chicken with Bukhari rice.”October 2021
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Chicken bukhari Net +1
“Tried their chicken Bukhari, it was as it should be, very nice, the rice was cooked to perfection.”
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“Tried their chicken Bukhari, it was as it should be, very nice, the rice was cooked to perfection.”July 2024
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Chicken charcoal Net +1
“Bukhari rice and chicken charcoal are a great combination.”
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Review excerpts
“Bukhari rice and chicken charcoal are a great combination.”October 2021
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Chicken shawaiah Net +1
“Very delicious chicken shawaiah with Bukhari rice.”
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“Very delicious chicken shawaiah with Bukhari rice.”October 2021
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Chicken tekka Net +1
“The grilled chicken, mutton and the chicken tekka were all good and tasty.”
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“The grilled chicken, mutton and the chicken tekka were all good and tasty.”October 2021
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Hummus Net +1
“Good Arabic food with reasonable prices. Mutton bukhari rice and hummus is recommended from my side.”
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Review excerpts
“Good Arabic food with reasonable prices. Mutton bukhari rice and hummus is recommended from my side.”January 2024
Honorable mentions (1)
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Bukhari mutton rice Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Tried their bukhari mutton rice. Rice was not that much good. Felt like the normal rice than the bukhari type. Meat was well cooked and was juicy!”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Carrot chops Net −1
“The starter soup felt below average and the sweetness of carrot chops felt little odd.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The starter soup felt below average and the sweetness of carrot chops felt little odd.”March 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Orders. Check the items when they arrive; one regular customer reported receiving wrong items almost every time.
Allow Buffer. For delivery, allow a substantial time buffer rather than relying on the stated arrival estimate.
Avoid Timed Meals. Do not rely on delivery for a time-critical gathering: one four-meal Iftar order never arrived before the meal.
Choose Seating. If dining in, ask for the seating style you prefer; reviews mention both ground and table seating.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| 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
Food Hygiene
Multiple recent reviews report cockroaches in food, including one found in soup and another on meat.
Delivery Delays
Delivery timing is a recurring concern, including a nearby order that took an hour and arrived cold.
Wrong Orders
One customer ordering daily for 10 days said the restaurant sent incorrect items almost every time and refused to change them.
Poor Service
Several reviewers describe unresponsive, rude or unprofessional service, especially when delivery problems occurred.
Inconsistent Food
Some customers found the rice average or tasteless, despite other reviews praising it.
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The Bottom Line
Bait Al Bukhari is an Arabic-style restaurant in International City where the main draw is Bukhari rice with grilled or roasted meat. The most consistently useful order mentioned in reviews is charcoal chicken with Bukhari rice; chicken Bukhari, grilled meat and mutton are also part of the appeal. One reviewer who usually avoids rice dishes still found the Bukhari rice good enough to return for.
The food record is mixed but specific. Some customers praise tender, juicy mutton, well-cooked rice, generous portions and affordable pricing. Others found the rice ordinary or tasteless, so consistency appears to matter.
Soup receives both praise and a serious hygiene complaint. For dining in, reviewers mention a clean and tidy seating area, with both ground and table seating available. A family hall in the basement was also mentioned in an older review.
Prices are described as reasonable by several customers, although one visitor paid 55 AED for grilled chicken, mutton and chicken tekka. Delivery is the biggest practical risk. Reports include late or cold food, wrong items and an order that missed Iftar entirely, sometimes without replies to calls or messages.
Check delivery orders carefully and avoid using it for a tightly timed meal. Recent cockroach reports also make hygiene a significant caution.