Authentic flavour
Reviews describe the food as real Egyptian street food with “balady” character and Friday-gathering nostalgia.
Bondok Restaurant | مطعم بندق
Jumeirah Village Circle
Bondok is an Egyptian restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, serving traditional comfort food in a warm, Egyptian-style setting. Reviews make it especially appealing for generous meals such as Hawawshi and baked pies, with attentive service and enough seating for a relaxed visit.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
622 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large portions
Several diners found the portions generous, including a dinner where guests were told to come hungry.
Hawawshi
Hawawshi was the standout for one dinner, praised for its particularly well-seasoned meat.
Fresh bread
The bread is specifically praised as soft and fresh, making it a useful addition to hearty Egyptian dishes.
Comfortable seating
One review mentions ample seating, so the restaurant can work for a relaxed sit-down meal rather than only a quick bite.
Fair value
Reviews repeatedly describe the food as affordable or good value, including filling takeaway koshari.
Egyptian decor
The decor is noted for creating the feeling of being in Egypt, reinforcing the restaurant’s traditional atmosphere.
What to Eat at Bondok Restaurant | مطعم بندق 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 Bondok Restaurant | مطعم بندق, 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 Bondok Restaurant | مطعم بندق got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Hawawshi Net +3
“once again i want to tell that Test of Awawshi food is so delicious !!!”
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“once again i want to tell that Test of Awawshi food is so delicious !!!”April 2025
“The Food: Everything we ordered was a 10/10. The Chicken Pie was delicious, and the Koshari with Chicken was flavorful and hearty. However, the Hawawshi was the star of the show—the meat was seasoned so well, it was truly out of this world!”May 2026
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Koshari Net +2
“The koshari was comforting and full of flavor, the grilled meats were perfectly done, and everything tasted homemade.”
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“The koshari was comforting and full of flavor, the grilled meats were perfectly done, and everything tasted homemade.”January 2026
“The koshari so far has been my favourite. It's great value, tasty and very filling!”November 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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Alexandrine liver Net +1
“I have eaten Alexandrine liver it was really very very tasty I like the taste and the bread was also to soft so guys visit bondok restaurant it is really nice and the guys sheheb staff of bondok is really a nice person he explain me properly the dish is and how I want he said to make same nice experience thankyou guys 🥰😋”
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“I have eaten Alexandrine liver it was really very very tasty I like the taste and the bread was also to soft so guys visit bondok restaurant it is really nice and the guys sheheb staff of bondok is really a nice person he explain me properly the dish is and how I want he said to make same nice experience thankyou guys 🥰😋”June 2026
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Breakfast feteer Net +1
“Breakfast Feteer served with honey and cheese.. it's amazing fresh really love it. The only thing is I feel it needs baladi ghee specifically not any ghee”
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“Breakfast Feteer served with honey and cheese.. it's amazing fresh really love it. The only thing is I feel it needs baladi ghee specifically not any ghee”May 2025
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Chicken charcoal Net +1
“We orderd fatet moza , molokhia and chicken charcoal. the food was perfect and ahmed was very helpful, always smiling with a great service experience.”
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“We orderd fatet moza , molokhia and chicken charcoal. the food was perfect and ahmed was very helpful, always smiling with a great service experience.”August 2025
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Chicken pie Net +1
“The Food: Everything we ordered was a 10/10. The Chicken Pie was delicious, and the Koshari with Chicken was flavorful and hearty. However, the Hawawshi was the star of the show—the meat was seasoned so well, it was truly out of this world!”
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“The Food: Everything we ordered was a 10/10. The Chicken Pie was delicious, and the Koshari with Chicken was flavorful and hearty. However, the Hawawshi was the star of the show—the meat was seasoned so well, it was truly out of this world!”May 2026
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Cream kunafa Net +1
“We tried their Hawashi Charcoal and cream kunafa, both were really good, the kunafa was not overly sweet and soaked in sugar.”
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“We tried their Hawashi Charcoal and cream kunafa, both were really good, the kunafa was not overly sweet and soaked in sugar.”February 2026
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Dubai pie Net +1
“The food was delicious—everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The Lentil soup was especially fantastic: warm, rich, and perfectly seasoned. For dessert, we had the Dubai pie, and it was incredible! Sweet, flaky, and the perfect way to end the meal.”
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“The food was delicious—everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The Lentil soup was especially fantastic: warm, rich, and perfectly seasoned. For dessert, we had the Dubai pie, and it was incredible! Sweet, flaky, and the perfect way to end the meal.”May 2025
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Falafel Net +1
“The food was amazing never had falafel this good”
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“The food was amazing never had falafel this good”February 2026
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Fatet moza Net +1
“We orderd fatet moza , molokhia and chicken charcoal. the food was perfect and ahmed was very helpful, always smiling with a great service experience.”
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“We orderd fatet moza , molokhia and chicken charcoal. the food was perfect and ahmed was very helpful, always smiling with a great service experience.”August 2025
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Hawashi charcoal Net +1
“We tried their Hawashi Charcoal and cream kunafa, both were really good, the kunafa was not overly sweet and soaked in sugar.”
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“We tried their Hawashi Charcoal and cream kunafa, both were really good, the kunafa was not overly sweet and soaked in sugar.”February 2026
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Koftah Net +1
“We tried multiple Egyptians dishes and the best for me was Hawawshi and Koftah. Not too expensive like other Egyptian restaurants so a good place to visit if you are looking for Egyptian Cuisine.”
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“We tried multiple Egyptians dishes and the best for me was Hawawshi and Koftah. Not too expensive like other Egyptian restaurants so a good place to visit if you are looking for Egyptian Cuisine.”October 2025
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Koshari with chicken Net +1
“The Food: Everything we ordered was a 10/10. The Chicken Pie was delicious, and the Koshari with Chicken was flavorful and hearty. However, the Hawawshi was the star of the show—the meat was seasoned so well, it was truly out of this world!”
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“The Food: Everything we ordered was a 10/10. The Chicken Pie was delicious, and the Koshari with Chicken was flavorful and hearty. However, the Hawawshi was the star of the show—the meat was seasoned so well, it was truly out of this world!”May 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“The food was delicious—everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The Lentil soup was especially fantastic: warm, rich, and perfectly seasoned. For dessert, we had the Dubai pie, and it was incredible! Sweet, flaky, and the perfect way to end the meal.”
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“The food was delicious—everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The Lentil soup was especially fantastic: warm, rich, and perfectly seasoned. For dessert, we had the Dubai pie, and it was incredible! Sweet, flaky, and the perfect way to end the meal.”May 2025
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Mix grill Net +1
“Highly recommended the mix grill and the dessert pies.”
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“Highly recommended the mix grill and the dessert pies.”April 2025
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Molokhia Net +1
“We orderd fatet moza , molokhia and chicken charcoal. the food was perfect and ahmed was very helpful, always smiling with a great service experience.”
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“We orderd fatet moza , molokhia and chicken charcoal. the food was perfect and ahmed was very helpful, always smiling with a great service experience.”August 2025
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Mutton soup Net +1
“The bread was so fresh and tasty, and the mutton soup was simply outstanding – rich, flavorful, and comforting.”
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“The bread was so fresh and tasty, and the mutton soup was simply outstanding – rich, flavorful, and comforting.”September 2025
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Pastrami egyptian pie Net +1
“Hands down the BEST khunafa in Dubai. We also had the Pastrami Egyptian pie which was tooooo good: fresh, cheesy, crispy. Lastly the sandwich was just out of this world! Ahmed was helpful and so kind and friendly to us. Definitely a regular place for us moving on. Must visit!”
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“Hands down the BEST khunafa in Dubai. We also had the Pastrami Egyptian pie which was tooooo good: fresh, cheesy, crispy. Lastly the sandwich was just out of this world! Ahmed was helpful and so kind and friendly to us. Definitely a regular place for us moving on. Must visit!”December 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Duck Net −1
“Terrible experience, look at the pictures looks like leftovers I was craving Lobya and was happy that finally I found a resturant which have it and was such a terrible experience to get the Lobya and the duck and the ala’s like left overs very disgusting will never order again”
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“Terrible experience, look at the pictures looks like leftovers I was craving Lobya and was happy that finally I found a resturant which have it and was such a terrible experience to get the Lobya and the duck and the ala’s like left overs very disgusting will never order again”September 2025
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Lobya Net −1
“Terrible experience, look at the pictures looks like leftovers I was craving Lobya and was happy that finally I found a resturant which have it and was such a terrible experience to get the Lobya and the duck and the ala’s like left overs very disgusting will never order again”
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“Terrible experience, look at the pictures looks like leftovers I was craving Lobya and was happy that finally I found a resturant which have it and was such a terrible experience to get the Lobya and the duck and the ala’s like left overs very disgusting will never order again”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Hawawshi. Start with Hawashi Charcoal if you want a strongly recommended savoury option; one review rated it alongside cream kunafa.
Save dessert room. Order the cream kunafa if you prefer a dessert that one diner found less sweet than expected.
Try breakfast. For a morning order, consider the breakfast feteer with honey and cheese; it was described as fresh and amazing.
Come hungry. Portions are described as very generous, so plan accordingly if ordering a full dinner or several dishes.
Prefer dining in. If timing matters, dining in may be safer than delivery because one review reported delayed orders.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai |, برج إمبريال - JVC - imperial tower
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
One customer specifically warned that deliveries can be delayed when ordering.
Inconsistent order
A customer reported receiving Lobya, duck and another dish that looked like leftovers and said the experience was terrible.
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The Bottom Line
Bondok is an Egyptian restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle built around traditional, homestyle flavours rather than a short modern menu. You can settle in for a generous meal, or order familiar Egyptian staples such as Hawawshi, koshari and baked pies. Reviews repeatedly describe the food as authentic, filling and fairly priced.
Hawawshi is one of the clearest highlights: a dinner review called it the star, praising its well-seasoned meat. The koshari with chicken was described as hearty, while the Chicken Pie and Pastrami Egyptian pie also drew strong praise. For something sweet, the cream kunafa was notable for not being overly sweet.
Breakfast feteer with honey and cheese is another well-liked option. The setting gets credit for ample seating, Egyptian-inspired decor and a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Service is often described as warm, attentive and helpful with recommendations.
There are two practical cautions: one customer reported delayed deliveries, and another said an order of Lobya, duck and another dish looked like leftovers. If reliability matters, eating in appears to be the safer choice; for a first visit, arrive hungry and share a few dishes.