Chaihona №1 - Best Restaurant in Dubai Marina

Chaihona №1 - Best Restaurant in Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina

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Chaihona №1 is a Russian and Central Asian fusion restaurant in Dubai Marina, with a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting, Marina views and shisha. Reviews make it appealing for dishes such as khinkali and khachapuri, as well as leisurely tea, dessert or remote-work sessions.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,280 ratings
5★
89%
4★
4%
3★
2%
2★
1%
1★
3%

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The Good Stuff

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Marina views

Outdoor seating and a beautiful Marina setting add real atmosphere, especially in the evening.

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Strong shisha

Several diners specifically praise the shisha, including its smooth smoke and flavour.

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What to Eat at Chaihona №1 - Best Restaurant in Dubai Marina

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chaihona №1 - Best Restaurant in Dubai Marina, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

  1. Schwarma Net +3
    “Loved my experience here!! Food was delicious and came quick!! Our waiter, Noor, helped show my husband and I how to put together our schwarma and was very welcoming.”
  2. Beef stroganoff Net +2
    “We tried beef stroganoff and chicken cutlet - the food was really good.”
Honorable mentions (22)
  1. Burger Net +1
    “I visited this restaurant and tried their burger — it was absolutely delicious! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the combination with the sauce was spot on. Honestly, wow. The atmosphere was nice and cozy, which made the experience even better. The only thing I felt was missing were some fries or a side sauce to complete the meal.”
  2. Baked cheese eggplant Net +1
    “The best dishes that my husband enjoyed was the baked cheese eggplant and the lamb chop and Black Pelimeni topped with caviar for me, loved it.”
  3. Baked eggplant Net +1
    “Me and my husband came for lunch, atmosphere was nice, service was good, we liked everything: salad, baked eggplant, beef stroganoff, khinkali, burger and honey cake. Definitely we will come back again once weather is better to dine outdoors”
  4. Black pelimeni topped with caviar Net +1
    “The best dishes that my husband enjoyed was the baked cheese eggplant and the lamb chop and Black Pelimeni topped with caviar for me, loved it.”
  5. Burj khalifa shawarma Net +1
    “We went to CHAIHONA №1 in Dubai Marina for lunch, and overall, it was a good experience. We ordered the Burj Khalifa Shawarma, which was recommended by the waiter. The highlight for me was the side that came with our food, which was very enjoyable. The Burj Khalifa Shawarma itself was decent but nothing extraordinary, though I liked the concept of how it was served.”
  6. Feuilleté with meat inside Net +1
    “The food was a bit overpriced for what i recived. The only tasty food was the appetiser, which was a feuilleté with meat inside, which was delicious; however, the waiter took it before I finished it.”
  7. Flank steak Net +1
    “The Flank Steak was cooked perfectly, and the Steak Khinkali was easily one of the highlights of the meal.”
  8. Grilled sea bass Net +1
    “Dining at Chaihona was a delight. The Grilled Sea Bass stood out in its simplicity, its crispy skin and tender flesh a testament to the kitchen’s skill.”
  9. Honey cake Net +1
    “Me and my husband came for lunch, atmosphere was nice, service was good, we liked everything: salad, baked eggplant, beef stroganoff, khinkali, burger and honey cake. Definitely we will come back again once weather is better to dine outdoors”
  10. Lamb chop Net +1
    “The best dishes that my husband enjoyed was the baked cheese eggplant and the lamb chop and Black Pelimeni topped with caviar for me, loved it.”
  11. Napoleon Net +1
    “I recommend trying the coconut water with matcha foam and white chocolate. The Napoleon is perfect - not too sweet and large enough to share among several people.”
  12. Pavlova Net +1
    “Tried desserts mostly and i’d highly recommend the syrniki and their pavlova.”
  13. Prawn toast Net +1
    “The prawn toast was amazing. I will certainly be back.”
  14. Salmon quinoa bowl Net +1
    “I also had a salmon quinoa bowl and every ingredient was really delicious.”
  15. Salmon tartare with truffle oil Net +1
    “I had the salmon tartare with truffle oil and I have to admit that it was something I never tried but really really good.”
  16. Steak khinkali Net +1
    “The Flank Steak was cooked perfectly, and the Steak Khinkali was easily one of the highlights of the meal.”
  17. Strawberry & rosemary dessert Net +1
    “Special thanks to Yasir for the incredible Strawberry & Rosemary dessert, truly a perfect finish and a small masterpiece on its own.”
  18. Syrniki Net +1
    “Tried desserts mostly and i’d highly recommend the syrniki and their pavlova.”
  19. Tiramisu Net +1
    “The food and drinks are absolutely fabulous. The tiramisu is divine!! A Must Try!!”
  20. Veal cheburek Net +1
    “The veal cheburek? Also amazing (another 5/5!).”
  21. Chicken cutlet Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “We tried beef stroganoff and chicken cutlet - the food was really good.”
  22. Khacha puri Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “Especially the khacha puri was just perfect.”

Drinks 4

  1. Coconut water with matcha foam and white chocolate Net +1
    “I recommend trying the coconut water with matcha foam and white chocolate. The Napoleon is perfect - not too sweet and large enough to share among several people.”
  2. Coffee Net +1
    “The coffee was alright, not the best Spanish latte I've ever had but not the worst one.”
  3. Karkade lychee tea Net +1
    “The food was delicious, Karkade Lychee tea was great, and the shisha was really nice.”
  4. Spanish latte Net +1
    “The coffee was alright, not the best Spanish latte I've ever had but not the worst one.”
What to Avoid (4)

Food 3

  1. Avocado toast Net −1
    “The avocado toast was very basic & the guacamole/avocado mash looked stale - It was this weird green almost turning brown shade.”
  2. Chocolate cake Net −1
    “Laslty, the chocolate cake was dry. The good point is the view on the Marina, it is beautiful at night; the weather is pleasant while staying on the terrace during the winter. The décor is modern and original!”
  3. Pilaf Net −1
    “And the pilaf… a dish that can be a warm hug when done right. Here, it felt more like a polite handshake decent, but missing soul.”

Drinks 1

  1. Espresso Net −1
    “Came for an espresso. Asked for brown sugar—waiter wasn’t sure, so we said white sugar is fine. Coffee arrived with no spoon or sugar. The place was empty. The waiter then looked for sugar in two stations and even inside before bringing sugar. By the time it arrived, the espresso was already lukewarm.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check discounts. If you use a coupon or promotion, confirm the discount appears on the bill before paying.

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Check QR bill. Review the QR-code bill carefully because one diner found a 10% tip almost automatically added.

Plan the visit

Practical details

G Floor - Marina Promenade
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
0 581 564 856
Mon10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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High pricing

Some diners felt portions were too small for the prices, with one calling the meal overpriced and mediocre.

Service delays

Timing is not always reliable: one diner waited nearly an hour, while another never received dinner.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

30 AED

extra bread

“The only downside that I still don’t quite understand is that when we asked for extra bread, they charged us 30 AED”
Google review · February 2025
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LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Chaihona №1 is a Russian and Central Asian fusion restaurant in Dubai Marina, combining a green, stylish interior with indoor and outdoor seating, Marina views and shisha. You can come for a full meal, tea and dessert, or settle in with a laptop; one reviewer found plenty of comfortable places for calls and emails without feeling rushed. The menu has several memorable choices.

Steak Khinkali, black pelmeni with salmon and caviar, khachapuri, honey cake and Peach Oolong Tea all receive specific praise, while the Russian-style dishes give the restaurant a point of difference from more routine Dubai menus. Families have also described the setting as comfortable, and one diner appreciated a bowl of water for their dog. The main caution is consistency against the price.

Reviews mention tiny portions, a nearly hour-long wait, cold or overcooked food and, on one visit, an order that never arrived. Extra bread was charged at 30 AED in one case, and a QR-code payment reportedly almost added a 10% tip. Check promotions and the bill carefully.

For a calmer visit, daytime also works well for working, while the terrace is especially attractive in cooler weather.

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