Bandari Sandwich
The Bandari sandwich is repeatedly praised for its bold flavour and generous filling.
Bolki House Restaurant
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Bolki House Restaurant is a Persian street-food spot in Jumeirah Lake Towers, known for nostalgic Iranian sandwiches and pizza. Reviewers repeatedly point to the Bandari sandwich, house-baked bread and welcoming service, with complimentary tea sometimes served after the meal.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
133 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Bread
House-baked bread is a standout, described as fresh, soft and slightly crisp outside.
Nostalgic Flavour
The old-school Iranian sandwich and pizza style gives the food a strong taste-of-home quality.
Warm Service
Several diners mention friendly, attentive staff and thoughtful hospitality during the meal.
Complimentary Tea
House tea is often brought after eating, adding a distinctly Iranian finishing touch.
Quick Service
Reviews mention quick preparation and fast delivery, including food arriving hot after a long-distance order.
What to Eat at Bolki House 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 Bolki House 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.
These items at Bolki House Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bandari sandwich Net +5
“The best place to try Persian street food. We tried the “Bandari sandwich” it was amazing. Especially their in house made bread 🥖 was phenomenal. I highly recommend this place. It’s a must go.”
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“The best place to try Persian street food. We tried the “Bandari sandwich” it was amazing. Especially their in house made bread 🥖 was phenomenal. I highly recommend this place. It’s a must go.”March 2024
“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bolki House, and it was an experience that truly stood out, particularly their Bandari Sandwich. For anyone who hasn’t ventured into the world of Iranian fast food, this is the place to start. The sandwich itself was delicious, packed with flavors that are both unique and mouthwatering, making it a must-try dish.”March 2024
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Persian pizza Net +5
“#1 Persian Pizza! 🇮🇷 Highly recommend delicious authentic persian food, quick service, very welcoming and amazing customer experience.”
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“#1 Persian Pizza! 🇮🇷 Highly recommend delicious authentic persian food, quick service, very welcoming and amazing customer experience.”April 2025
“My favorite Persian pizza in Dubai 😋”April 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Bandari Net +1
“I tried bandari,olvieh,persian pizza and all are amazing. The staff are very nice and super polite. Services are good and you'll have kamar barik tea😂 at the end from their side.”
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“I tried bandari,olvieh,persian pizza and all are amazing. The staff are very nice and super polite. Services are good and you'll have kamar barik tea😂 at the end from their side.”November 2023
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Bandri spicy Net +1
“Very nice restaurant and nice food or bandri spicy 🔥🥵 very nice 🙂🙂🙂🙂Sajid ch”
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“Very nice restaurant and nice food or bandri spicy 🔥🥵 very nice 🙂🙂🙂🙂Sajid ch”June 2024
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Classic cheese melt Net +1
“Whether it’s a classic cheese melt, a hearty meat-filled bite, or a fresh veggie-packed option, everything tastes just the way it should: real, comforting, and satisfying.”
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“Whether it’s a classic cheese melt, a hearty meat-filled bite, or a fresh veggie-packed option, everything tastes just the way it should: real, comforting, and satisfying.”January 2025
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Crispy corn Net +1
“Tried the pizza and crispy corn, both were so tasty and perfectly made, really loved it”
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“Tried the pizza and crispy corn, both were so tasty and perfectly made, really loved it”October 2025
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Fried corn Net +1
“The fried corn was good as well but it needed a bit more seasoning.”
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“The fried corn was good as well but it needed a bit more seasoning.”October 2023
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Hotdog Net +1
“The hotdog was perfectly cooked with just the right amount of seasoning and toppings that complemented it beautifully.”
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“The hotdog was perfectly cooked with just the right amount of seasoning and toppings that complemented it beautifully.”January 2025
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Iranian pizza Net +1
“The Iranian pizza was full of cheese and had too much turkey and chicken ham, which is typical of Iranian pizzas.”
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“The Iranian pizza was full of cheese and had too much turkey and chicken ham, which is typical of Iranian pizzas.”March 2024
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Iranian style pizza Net +1
“By the far the best Iranian style pizza in Dubai.very delicious The bolki sandwich i tried was sandwich Zaban and the taste was beyond the explanation 😋😋😋”
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“By the far the best Iranian style pizza in Dubai.very delicious The bolki sandwich i tried was sandwich Zaban and the taste was beyond the explanation 😋😋😋”September 2023
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Koko sabzi sandwich Net +1
“I suggest you definitely try Koko Sabzi sandwich”
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“I suggest you definitely try Koko Sabzi sandwich”May 2024
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Olvieh Net +1
“I tried bandari,olvieh,persian pizza and all are amazing. The staff are very nice and super polite. Services are good and you'll have kamar barik tea😂 at the end from their side.”
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“I tried bandari,olvieh,persian pizza and all are amazing. The staff are very nice and super polite. Services are good and you'll have kamar barik tea😂 at the end from their side.”November 2023
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Roast beef pizza Net +1
“The roast beef pizza had a thin, crispy crust and was topped with tender, juicy roast beef and flavorful cheese, making it a must-try for pizza lovers.”
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“The roast beef pizza had a thin, crispy crust and was topped with tender, juicy roast beef and flavorful cheese, making it a must-try for pizza lovers.”January 2025
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Sandwich zaban Net +1
“By the far the best Iranian style pizza in Dubai.very delicious The bolki sandwich i tried was sandwich Zaban and the taste was beyond the explanation 😋😋😋”
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“By the far the best Iranian style pizza in Dubai.very delicious The bolki sandwich i tried was sandwich Zaban and the taste was beyond the explanation 😋😋😋”September 2023
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Soosis bandari Net +1
“Delicious food, Persian Pizza and soosis bandari was amazing. Place was clean and very friendly.”
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“Delicious food, Persian Pizza and soosis bandari was amazing. Place was clean and very friendly.”October 2023
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House cinnamon tea Net +1
“After finishing the food, They served us free of charge house Cinnamon tea and that was perfect 🙏 Thumbs up guys 👍”
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“After finishing the food, They served us free of charge house Cinnamon tea and that was perfect 🙏 Thumbs up guys 👍”January 2025
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Pepsi Net +1
“I loved how they served their Pepsi in a steel glass with so much ice.”
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“I loved how they served their Pepsi in a steel glass with so much ice.”March 2024
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Tea Net +1
“What made the experience even more special was the tea they served us at the end. It was warm and refreshing—a thoughtful touch that left us feeling completely satisfied.”
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“What made the experience even more special was the tea they served us at the end. It was warm and refreshing—a thoughtful touch that left us feeling completely satisfied.”January 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Persian style medium pizza Net −1
“Got Persian style medium pizza as take away , it looked nothing like in the menu photos , the taste is off , it’s soggy and the cheese and cheap sausages they used is terrible, what a disappointment , not worth zero penny spent”
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“Got Persian style medium pizza as take away , it looked nothing like in the menu photos , the taste is off , it’s soggy and the cheese and cheap sausages they used is terrible, what a disappointment , not worth zero penny spent”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Bandari. Start with the Bandari sandwich if you want the most consistently praised Iranian street-food choice.
Order Koko. For a less obvious choice, try the Koko Sabzi sandwich, which one reviewer specifically suggested.
Expect Cosiness. Plan for limited indoor seating; one group of six found the seating area small.
Check Pizza. If ordering Persian pizza, confirm it is fresh and well-baked, as reviews disagree sharply on its quality.
Parking Available. One diner reported that parking was available, useful if you are driving to the restaurant.
Plan the visit
Practical details
lower level - Cluster Y - next to the lake
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Quality
One regular visitor said quality and service declined and stayed poor across three further visits.
Soggy Pizza
A Persian-style takeaway pizza was reported as soggy, unlike the menu photo, with poor-quality sausages.
Limited Seating
The dining area is small, and one group found there was not much room to sit inside.
Uneven Cooking
One otherwise positive meal included mushrooms that were difficult to chew.
Bland Dishes
A reviewer found both the sandwich and pizza bland and not worth recommending.
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The Bottom Line
Bolki House Restaurant is a Persian street-food restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers with a distinctly nostalgic Iranian feel. People come for old-school sandwiches and Persian pizza, especially the Bandari sandwich, which several reviews describe as bold, flavourful and generously filled. The house-baked bread is another clear strength: diners mention it as fresh, soft and slightly crisp outside.
The menu’s appeal is rooted in familiar Iranian flavours rather than polished fine dining. Koko Sabzi, maghz o zaban and Bandari sandwiches are named choices, while roast beef pizza and crispy corn also receive positive mentions. The atmosphere is described as cosy and welcoming, and staff are often praised for being attentive and kind.
Complimentary tea after the meal appears regularly in reviews, with one guest also mentioning free tea and another a welcoming drink on arrival. There are practical caveats. The seating area is small, so larger groups may find it cramped; parking was reported as available by one diner.
Pizza feedback is mixed: some call it among the best Persian pizza in Dubai, while others report a soggy base, bland taste or poor-quality toppings. Recent reviews also describe a decline in quality and service, so expectations may depend on the visit. For a first order, Bandari and the fresh bread look like the safer starting point.