Fried Chicken
The fried chicken was described as succulent, moist and crunchy, with excellent garlic sauce.
BEST IN CAFE
Al Barsha South
BEST IN CAFE is a casual family restaurant in Al Barsha South serving cafeteria favourites alongside burgers, biriyani, roti, pasta, juices and shakes. Reviews point to the fried chicken and butter chicken as standout orders, while the friendly dine-in welcome and late-night opening add practical appeal.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
159 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Butter Chicken
One reviewer called the butter chicken their favourite in Dubai, praising its tasty sauce and tender chicken.
Fresh Juices
Fresh juice is a recurring positive, with one visitor specifically enjoying the Mango Aval Milk.
Late Dining
A late-night visit at 3am was met with friendly, hospitable service and a welcome drink.
Parking
A reviewer found parking inside the building through the commercial parking spaces for the shops.
Affordable Meals
Several reviews describe the food as affordable or good value, including one that praised both price and taste.
What to Eat at BEST IN CAFE 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 BEST IN CAFE, 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 BEST IN CAFE got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Butter chicken Net +2
“My favorite butter chicken in all of Dubai. Super tasty sauce and tender chicken.”
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Review excerpts
“My favorite butter chicken in all of Dubai. Super tasty sauce and tender chicken.”January 2025
“I have tried their Alpham, butter chicken, kothu parotta, noodles, fried rice, biryani, and more, and everything is outstanding.”July 2024
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Fried chicken Net +2
“The best fried chicken I've eaten in Dubai. Period. Not sure what it is that they do here, as this was succulent, moist and the crunchy.”
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“The best fried chicken I've eaten in Dubai. Period. Not sure what it is that they do here, as this was succulent, moist and the crunchy.”May 2024
“Lastly, the fried chicken is heaven!”June 2024
Honorable mentions (10)
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Alpham Net +1
“I have tried their Alpham, butter chicken, kothu parotta, noodles, fried rice, biryani, and more, and everything is outstanding.”
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“I have tried their Alpham, butter chicken, kothu parotta, noodles, fried rice, biryani, and more, and everything is outstanding.”July 2024
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Green chili charcoal Net +1
“Green chili charcoal good taste”
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“Green chili charcoal good taste”April 2025
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Grill chicken Net +1
“We ordered noodles , pasta Burger and grill Chicken. They were all so yum!! . We also tried mixed dried fruit salad.”
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“We ordered noodles , pasta Burger and grill Chicken. They were all so yum!! . We also tried mixed dried fruit salad.”June 2024
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Kothu parotta Net +1
“I have tried their Alpham, butter chicken, kothu parotta, noodles, fried rice, biryani, and more, and everything is outstanding.”
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“I have tried their Alpham, butter chicken, kothu parotta, noodles, fried rice, biryani, and more, and everything is outstanding.”July 2024
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Lemon mint shot Net +1
“The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the lemon mint shot as a welcome drink was a refreshing touch.”
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“The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the lemon mint shot as a welcome drink was a refreshing touch.”November 2023
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Mango aval milk Net +1
“Recently I have tried their "Mango Aval Milk" which tastes Amazing! 👏🏻👏🏻”
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“Recently I have tried their "Mango Aval Milk" which tastes Amazing! 👏🏻👏🏻”July 2024
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Masala curry Net +1
“The food was insane as well - I am Indian and had the masala curry - it was delicious !!”
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“The food was insane as well - I am Indian and had the masala curry - it was delicious !!”November 2023
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Mixed dried fruit salad Net +1
“We ordered noodles , pasta Burger and grill Chicken. They were all so yum!! . We also tried mixed dried fruit salad.”
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“We ordered noodles , pasta Burger and grill Chicken. They were all so yum!! . We also tried mixed dried fruit salad.”June 2024
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Mozzarella sticks Net +1
“We ordered different varieties, and its all perfect. I was shocked from the mozzarella sticks it was very delicious.”
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“We ordered different varieties, and its all perfect. I was shocked from the mozzarella sticks it was very delicious.”October 2025
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North indian thali Net +1
“The North Indian Thali is good, but I feel the prices are a bit high.”
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“The North Indian Thali is good, but I feel the prices are a bit high.”July 2024
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Fresh juice Net +1
“The quality of the food is not that good and some of them frozen porratah bread is frozen. Some food has too much oil and too much sugar. I only recommend the fresh juice it is good”
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“The quality of the food is not that good and some of them frozen porratah bread is frozen. Some food has too much oil and too much sugar. I only recommend the fresh juice it is good”August 2024
What to Avoid (3)
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Chicken pulao Net −1
“I ordered chicken pulao but it had too much oil in it. When I told the staff that it had too much oil in it, they didn't even reply to my message or say anything. This is your service. We order from you every day. The rice wasn't even cooked properly, it was raw, and there wasn't even any cutlery..”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered chicken pulao but it had too much oil in it. When I told the staff that it had too much oil in it, they didn't even reply to my message or say anything. This is your service. We order from you every day. The rice wasn't even cooked properly, it was raw, and there wasn't even any cutlery..”December 2024
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Avocado juice Net −1
“Food are not good staff are too loud shouting to each other, the avocado juice is disgusting im not recommend it at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food are not good staff are too loud shouting to each other, the avocado juice is disgusting im not recommend it at all.”August 2025
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Juice mango lemon Net −1
“Bad service they don't know how to listen,we order juice mango lemon they give mango orange 😑and there is coachroach we found on lemon.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Bad service they don't know how to listen,we order juice mango lemon they give mango orange 😑and there is coachroach we found on lemon.”November 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. For delivery, allow substantially more time than the quoted estimate; several reviews report long waits and cold food.
Confirm Orders. Repeat delivery details and every item before ending the call or message, as incorrect orders are a recurring complaint.
Specify Bread. When ordering shawarma, clearly specify kuboos or saj bread if that is what you want.
Check Drinks. Ask what bottled drinks and water are available before ordering if juice is not suitable.
Visit In Person. Dine in or collect when possible if timing matters; delivery reviews repeatedly describe delays even within the same area.
Check Parking. For a late visit, look for the building’s commercial parking spaces inside the building.
Plan the visit
Practical details
366P+3X3
Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha South, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Late Delivery
Delivery timing is the biggest concern: reviews describe waits ranging from 50 minutes to more than two hours, with food arriving cold.
Order Errors
Multiple delivery reviews report incorrect items, including a sandwich order replaced with paratha.
Food Consistency
Some orders were reported as overly oily, too sweet or undercooked, including raw rice in a chicken pulao.
Drink Choice
One customer said water and soft drinks were unavailable and felt pushed towards ordering juice instead.
Service Gaps
Reviews mention ignored dine-in customers, loud staff and unhelpful or disrespectful phone ordering interactions.
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The Bottom Line
BEST IN CAFE is a casual family restaurant in Al Barsha South with a broad cafeteria-style menu. You can come for burgers, biriyani, pasta and sandwiches, but the clearest review-backed draws are the fried chicken, butter chicken and fresh juices. One diner found the fried chicken succulent, moist and crunchy, especially with the garlic sauce; another praised the butter chicken’s tender chicken and rich sauce.
Dine-in feedback is noticeably warmer than delivery feedback. Customers have described friendly, attentive hospitality, welcome juice shots and a particularly welcoming late-night visit at 3am. There is also parking inside the building’s commercial parking area, which is useful for an evening stop.
Delivery is the main reason for caution. Reviews report orders taking 50 minutes to over two hours, arriving cold, and sometimes containing the wrong items. Food quality is not entirely consistent either: some customers mention excessive oil or sugar, while one chicken pulao arrived with raw rice.
If you order remotely, repeat the address and check every item carefully. For shawarma, specify whether you want kuboos or saj bread. Also ask about water and soft drinks first, as one customer reported that only juices were offered.
Overall, it looks more appealing for a relaxed dine-in meal than a time-sensitive delivery.