Bold flavours
Persian food here is described as authentic with a modern twist and distinctive flavours.
Berenjak Dubai
Al Wasl
Berenjak Dubai is a Persian restaurant in Al Wasl, reworking Tehran-style street food into a polished, atmospheric dining experience. Reviews point to its charcoal-grilled koobideh with saffron rice and its addictive crispy potatoes as especially useful starting points for first-time diners.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
5,854 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Koobideh
The Kabab Koobideh with fragrant saffron rice is a recurring favourite and a reliable main to try.
Crispy potatoes
Sib Zamini—crispy potatoes with sour cream dip—is singled out as an unusually addictive side.
Menu guidance
Reviewers say the team explains the dishes and their Persian heritage clearly, which helps newcomers order with confidence.
Atmosphere
The setting combines an elegant, cozy feel with Persian-inspired design rather than a generic restaurant interior.
Private room
A group of 11 found booking the private room straightforward, with attentive planning for a family anniversary.
Spacious branch
One returning diner found the Dubai restaurant notably more spacious than the London branch while matching its food quality.
Baklava
The baklava is a standout for some diners, including one review calling it among their best ever.
What to Eat at Berenjak Dubai 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 Berenjak Dubai, 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 Berenjak Dubai, 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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Kabab koobideh Net +6
“Food is really good. The service is also great. Kubideh is highly recommended 😍”
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“Food is really good. The service is also great. Kubideh is highly recommended 😍”May 2026
“For the mains, you can't go wrong with the Kabab Koobideh served with their fragrant saffron rice. Every bite is comforting, flavourful, and tastes like authentic Persian home cooking.”July 2026
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Mirza ghasemi Net +4
“• Mirza Ghasemi – AED 45 Coal-cooked aubergine, garlic, tomato, eggs ⭐ 4/5 — portion tiny for the price, mainly tasted like tomato paste and no scrambled egg flavour.”
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“• Mirza Ghasemi – AED 45 Coal-cooked aubergine, garlic, tomato, eggs ⭐ 4/5 — portion tiny for the price, mainly tasted like tomato paste and no scrambled egg flavour.”November 2025
“The standout dishes for us were the Mirza Ghasemi, Truffle Olivieh, Kabab Varzi (the Koobideh was phenomenal!), Lamb Chops, Zereshk Polow, Prawns, Sibzamini, and the Baklava Ice Cream, which disappeared almost instantly at the table.”May 2026
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Taftoun bread Net +3
“mirza ghasemi and kashk e bademjoon paired with their fresh taftoon bread — easily the highlight of the table 🤍”
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“mirza ghasemi and kashk e bademjoon paired with their fresh taftoon bread — easily the highlight of the table 🤍”May 2026
“• Taftoon — ⭐ 5/5”November 2025
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Mast-o-khiar Net +2
“• Mast o Khiar – AED 35 Strained yogurt, cucumber, mint, green raisins ⭐ 4/5 — tasty and refreshing but could use a bit more flavour.”
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“• Mast o Khiar – AED 35 Strained yogurt, cucumber, mint, green raisins ⭐ 4/5 — tasty and refreshing but could use a bit more flavour.”November 2025
“The food was stellar! I’d say that the black chickpea hummus (my fav), sibzamini, and mast o khiar are a must-try.”February 2026
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Black truffle olvie salad Net +2
“I also recommend their black truffle olvie salad and with sangak break as well as their shishlik kabab was absolutely delish.”
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“I also recommend their black truffle olvie salad and with sangak break as well as their shishlik kabab was absolutely delish.”June 2026
“The standout dishes for us were the Mirza Ghasemi, Truffle Olivieh, Kabab Varzi (the Koobideh was phenomenal!), Lamb Chops, Zereshk Polow, Prawns, Sibzamini, and the Baklava Ice Cream, which disappeared almost instantly at the table.”May 2026
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Lamb chops Net +2
“The lamb chops, the potatoes, the hummus & their bread was AMAZING. Everything was so good.”
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“The lamb chops, the potatoes, the hummus & their bread was AMAZING. Everything was so good.”May 2026
“The standout dishes for us were the Mirza Ghasemi, Truffle Olivieh, Kabab Varzi (the Koobideh was phenomenal!), Lamb Chops, Zereshk Polow, Prawns, Sibzamini, and the Baklava Ice Cream, which disappeared almost instantly at the table.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (24)
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Baklawa Net +1
“Great fusion of persian authentic and modern food, the lamb stew, the kebab and the paneer were delicious, icing on the cake: one of the best baklawa I’ve ever had!”
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“Great fusion of persian authentic and modern food, the lamb stew, the kebab and the paneer were delicious, icing on the cake: one of the best baklawa I’ve ever had!”July 2026
“Recommend their tea and their baklava for dessert.”January 2026
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Baklava ice cream Net +1
“The standout dishes for us were the Mirza Ghasemi, Truffle Olivieh, Kabab Varzi (the Koobideh was phenomenal!), Lamb Chops, Zereshk Polow, Prawns, Sibzamini, and the Baklava Ice Cream, which disappeared almost instantly at the table.”
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“The standout dishes for us were the Mirza Ghasemi, Truffle Olivieh, Kabab Varzi (the Koobideh was phenomenal!), Lamb Chops, Zereshk Polow, Prawns, Sibzamini, and the Baklava Ice Cream, which disappeared almost instantly at the table.”May 2026
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Baklava ice cream sandwich Net +1
“* **Baklava Ice Cream Sandwich:** A clever, modern twist on the classic dessert that has become a social media staple.”
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“* **Baklava Ice Cream Sandwich:** A clever, modern twist on the classic dessert that has become a social media staple.”April 2026
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Baklava with ice cream Net +1
“The baklava with ice cream was well worth the extra stretch in my stomach.”
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“The baklava with ice cream was well worth the extra stretch in my stomach.”January 2026
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Barbari Net +1
“• Barbari — ⭐ 5/5”
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“• Barbari — ⭐ 5/5”November 2025
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Black lime sharbat Net +1
“* **Black Lime Sharbat:** For a refreshing, authentic drink, the lime sharbat balances the richness of the grilled meats perfectly.”
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“* **Black Lime Sharbat:** For a refreshing, authentic drink, the lime sharbat balances the richness of the grilled meats perfectly.”April 2026
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“But the bread was too tier and the chicken skewers were perfect.”
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“But the bread was too tier and the chicken skewers were perfect.”March 2026
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Corn Net +1
“You must try the corn, the eggplant dip, the koobideh, and the potatoes. Insane! We can’t wait to be back!”
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“You must try the corn, the eggplant dip, the koobideh, and the potatoes. Insane! We can’t wait to be back!”May 2026
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Date cookies Net +1
“The desserts deserve special mention - the date cookies were truly life-changing and unlike anything we’ve had before.”
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“The desserts deserve special mention - the date cookies were truly life-changing and unlike anything we’ve had before.”February 2026
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Gheimeh bademjan Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing, I ordered the Kubideh and my wife ordered Gheimeh bademjan and Tahdig, both dishes were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and tasted excellent.”
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“The food was absolutely amazing, I ordered the Kubideh and my wife ordered Gheimeh bademjan and Tahdig, both dishes were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and tasted excellent.”January 2026
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Home made dough Net +1
“Also the home made Dough as my drink was phenomenal.”
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“Also the home made Dough as my drink was phenomenal.”January 2026
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House rice Net +1
“The house rice was buttery, fragrant & perfectly crispy underneath, and the kebab platter was juicy, flavourful and made for sharing.”
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“The house rice was buttery, fragrant & perfectly crispy underneath, and the kebab platter was juicy, flavourful and made for sharing.”May 2026
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Iftar menus Net +1
“We had the iftar menus and the starters were really nice and we enjoyed it more than the mains.”
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“We had the iftar menus and the starters were really nice and we enjoyed it more than the mains.”March 2026
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Jujeh kabab Net +1
“• Jujeh Kabab – AED 98 ⭐ 4/5 — nicely grilled but slightly too salty and not much saffron flavour.”
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“• Jujeh Kabab – AED 98 ⭐ 4/5 — nicely grilled but slightly too salty and not much saffron flavour.”November 2025
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Kabab varzi Net +1
“The standout dishes for us were the Mirza Ghasemi, Truffle Olivieh, Kabab Varzi (the Koobideh was phenomenal!), Lamb Chops, Zereshk Polow, Prawns, Sibzamini, and the Baklava Ice Cream, which disappeared almost instantly at the table.”
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Review excerpts
“The standout dishes for us were the Mirza Ghasemi, Truffle Olivieh, Kabab Varzi (the Koobideh was phenomenal!), Lamb Chops, Zereshk Polow, Prawns, Sibzamini, and the Baklava Ice Cream, which disappeared almost instantly at the table.”May 2026
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Kebab platter Net +1
“The house rice was buttery, fragrant & perfectly crispy underneath, and the kebab platter was juicy, flavourful and made for sharing.”
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“The house rice was buttery, fragrant & perfectly crispy underneath, and the kebab platter was juicy, flavourful and made for sharing.”May 2026
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Mixed grill platter Net +1
“About the mains, we tried the mixed grill platter it was super tasty and filling but two much for 2 people. Better order the single plates then share if you are a couple.”
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“About the mains, we tried the mixed grill platter it was super tasty and filling but two much for 2 people. Better order the single plates then share if you are a couple.”February 2026
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Rice dishes Net +1
“Really enjoyed the rice dishes too.”
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“Really enjoyed the rice dishes too.”May 2026
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Saffron rice Net +1
“For the mains, you can't go wrong with the Kabab Koobideh served with their fragrant saffron rice. Every bite is comforting, flavourful, and tastes like authentic Persian home cooking.”
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“For the mains, you can't go wrong with the Kabab Koobideh served with their fragrant saffron rice. Every bite is comforting, flavourful, and tastes like authentic Persian home cooking.”July 2026
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Shishlik kabab Net +1
“I also recommend their black truffle olvie salad and with sangak break as well as their shishlik kabab was absolutely delish.”
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“I also recommend their black truffle olvie salad and with sangak break as well as their shishlik kabab was absolutely delish.”June 2026
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Zereshk polow Net +1
“The standout dishes for us were the Mirza Ghasemi, Truffle Olivieh, Kabab Varzi (the Koobideh was phenomenal!), Lamb Chops, Zereshk Polow, Prawns, Sibzamini, and the Baklava Ice Cream, which disappeared almost instantly at the table.”
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Review excerpts
“The standout dishes for us were the Mirza Ghasemi, Truffle Olivieh, Kabab Varzi (the Koobideh was phenomenal!), Lamb Chops, Zereshk Polow, Prawns, Sibzamini, and the Baklava Ice Cream, which disappeared almost instantly at the table.”May 2026
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Black chickpea hummus Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food was stellar! I’d say that the black chickpea hummus (my fav), sibzamini, and mast o khiar are a must-try.”
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“The food was stellar! I’d say that the black chickpea hummus (my fav), sibzamini, and mast o khiar are a must-try.”February 2026
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Kashk e bademjoon Net 0
Mixed feedback
“mirza ghasemi and kashk e bademjoon paired with their fresh taftoon bread — easily the highlight of the table 🤍”
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“mirza ghasemi and kashk e bademjoon paired with their fresh taftoon bread — easily the highlight of the table 🤍”May 2026
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Rice Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The kebab portion was quite small compared to the price, and the rice was just average.”
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Drinks 1
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Sekanjebin with club soda Net +1
“The mocktail I got was sekanjebin with club soda. It was ok. I wouldn't order it agian.”
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“The mocktail I got was sekanjebin with club soda. It was ok. I wouldn't order it agian.”February 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Gaimeh stew Net −1
“The Kabab was excellent but the Gaimeh stew was sour and a little far from taste .”
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“The Kabab was excellent but the Gaimeh stew was sour and a little far from taste .”May 2026
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Gheymeh with lamb Net −1
“I order gheymeh with lamb. Presentation was great as you can see but it was soooooooo salty. I drank a whole bottle of water and a mocktail and still thirsty.”
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“I order gheymeh with lamb. Presentation was great as you can see but it was soooooooo salty. I drank a whole bottle of water and a mocktail and still thirsty.”February 2026
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Shirazi salad Net −1
“We had guests with us and were really looking forward to coming back, but the food was extremely oily, especially the kebabs, bread, and Shirazi salad. By the end of the meal, there were visible oil marks on my plate,Even on The kebab and Bread had some black marks that looked burnt, which was not very appetising.”
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“We had guests with us and were really looking forward to coming back, but the food was extremely oily, especially the kebabs, bread, and Shirazi salad. By the end of the meal, there were visible oil marks on my plate,Even on The kebab and Bread had some black marks that looked burnt, which was not very appetising.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve in advance, particularly for weekend evenings, as one reviewer says the restaurant stays busy.
Share wisely. For two people, consider single plates to share rather than the mixed grill, which one couple found too large.
Watch richness. If you dislike oily food, avoid stacking several rich courses with bread; one diner found the combination overwhelming.
Use basement parking. Parking is available in the basement, and one review reports two hours of free parking.
Choose indoors. For a quieter setting, favour indoor seating over the outdoor area beside the main road.
Try the bread. Taftoon and Barbari were rated highly in one detailed meal report, while Sangak was found dry and chewy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dar Wasl Mall - Shop 01 - Al Wasl Rd
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Oily dishes
Several diners found the kebabs, bread and salads oily, especially when ordering appetisers, mains and bread together.
Small starters
One detailed review found several meze portions small for their prices, including Mirza Ghasemi.
Seasoning swings
Seasoning was inconsistent in reviews: one gheymeh and mast-o-khiar were reported as excessively salty, while another gheymeh was sour.
Roadside outdoors
The outdoor area sits beside a main road, which one diner found detracted from the ambience.
Loud music
A reviewer enjoyed the visit but felt the music was too loud and the speakers needed improvement.
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The Bottom Line
Berenjak Dubai is a Persian restaurant in Al Wasl with a modern take on traditional Iranian cooking. You can build a meal around sharing plates and grilled meats: reviewers repeatedly mention Mirza Ghasemi, Kabab Koobideh with saffron rice, crispy Sib Zamini potatoes and tahdig. The food is often described as fresh, deeply flavoured and comforting, though experiences are not completely uniform.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe an elegant, cozy interior with Persian character, antiques and art, making it better suited to a leisurely dinner or celebration than a quick, low-cost meal. A private room also worked smoothly for a family group of 11, and the Dubai branch is described as spacious.
Budget carefully. A detailed review listed Black Hummus at AED 45, Mast-o-Khiar at AED 35 and Barreh Kebab Tond at AED 135, while another reviewer estimated AED 200–300 per person. Some diners found starters small for the price, and several noticed oily or over-salted dishes.
The outdoor seating is beside a main road, and one review found the music loud. Basement parking is available, with one report of two free hours; booking ahead is sensible for busy evenings.