Authentic cuisine
Reviewers describe the Uzbek food as traditional, fresh and authentic, with flavours they found distinctive and well prepared.
Chaykhana N1 Restaurant
Al Mamzar
Chaykhana N1 Restaurant is an Uzbeki restaurant in Al Mamzar, known for traditional dishes, heritage-style decor and a cozy atmosphere. Reviews highlight Uzbek favourites such as plov and horse meat, alongside attentive service on many visits.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
209 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Horse meat
Horse meat is a notable choice for adventurous diners, including one reviewer trying it for the first time.
Cozy setting
The restaurant’s traditional design and warm, cozy atmosphere are repeatedly mentioned as part of the experience.
Heritage decor
A heritage-style interior gives the dining room a stronger Uzbek character than a standard casual restaurant.
Reasonable value
Several diners considered the food reasonably priced for Dubai, although one delivery review found it expensive.
Fresh cooking
Customers have praised the freshness of the food, and one delivery order arrived hot and well packed.
What to Eat at Chaykhana N1 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 Chaykhana N1 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 Chaykhana N1 Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Horse meat Net +2
“My favourite was a horse meat.”
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“My favourite was a horse meat.”January 2025
“Was so good experience for someone who is trying the horse meat for the first time. Nice staff and very delicious food”January 2026
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Samosa Net +2
“Amazing hospitality and tasty traditional kitchen with juicy kebabs and steaks and samosas. Plov is outstanding! 👏 5*”
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“Amazing hospitality and tasty traditional kitchen with juicy kebabs and steaks and samosas. Plov is outstanding! 👏 5*”March 2025
“Very tasty traditional food lagman, samosa. Attentive and well service, good place.”January 2025
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Bon filet Net +1
“Recommended. Must try there soup and bon filet”
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“Recommended. Must try there soup and bon filet”June 2026
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Kazan kabab Net +1
“Kazan kabab and bukhara tea was really amazing.”
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“Kazan kabab and bukhara tea was really amazing.”July 2024
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Kazi Net +1
“Recommend restaurant, great food, the dumplings, tushonka and kazi were delicious. Try the traditional juices it will take you to bukhara while you are in Dubai”
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“Recommend restaurant, great food, the dumplings, tushonka and kazi were delicious. Try the traditional juices it will take you to bukhara while you are in Dubai”June 2026
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Lagman Net +1
“Very tasty traditional food lagman, samosa. Attentive and well service, good place.”
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Review excerpts
“Very tasty traditional food lagman, samosa. Attentive and well service, good place.”January 2025
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Plov Net +1
“Amazing hospitality and tasty traditional kitchen with juicy kebabs and steaks and samosas. Plov is outstanding! 👏 5*”
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“Amazing hospitality and tasty traditional kitchen with juicy kebabs and steaks and samosas. Plov is outstanding! 👏 5*”March 2025
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Shashlik Net +1
“Food is great, prices is very good for Dubai. Best try shashlik of you like meat. Thanks for Bekzod for good service.”
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Review excerpts
“Food is great, prices is very good for Dubai. Best try shashlik of you like meat. Thanks for Bekzod for good service.”January 2026
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Tushonka Net +1
“Recommend restaurant, great food, the dumplings, tushonka and kazi were delicious. Try the traditional juices it will take you to bukhara while you are in Dubai”
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Review excerpts
“Recommend restaurant, great food, the dumplings, tushonka and kazi were delicious. Try the traditional juices it will take you to bukhara while you are in Dubai”June 2026
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Bukhara tea Net +1
“Kazan kabab and bukhara tea was really amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“Kazan kabab and bukhara tea was really amazing.”July 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Fries Net −1
“Fries were soggy and not seasoned.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Fries were soggy and not seasoned.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check availability. Ask what is currently available before choosing, since one visit found many menu items unavailable.
Confirm delivery. For phone orders, confirm that delivery is operating before waiting; one customer was informed only after 45 minutes.
Try plov. Plov is a strong first order if you want a traditional Uzbek staple; one reviewer called it outstanding.
Order shashlik. Meat lovers should consider shashlik, which a reviewer specifically recommended for diners who enjoy meat.
Try horse meat. If you are curious about horse meat, reviews suggest it can be a memorable introduction to the cuisine.
Allow time. Build in extra time during your visit, as some diners experienced late orders even when the restaurant was quiet.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mövenpick - shop 18
Al Mamzar - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Some visits involved lengthy waits, including a lunch where food took a long time despite the restaurant having one table.
Unavailable dishes
Multiple reviews mention items being unavailable or cancelled after ordering, which can limit choice.
Delivery problems
Phone orders may be unreliable: one customer waited 45 minutes before learning there was no delivery.
Quality lapses
One diner reported soggy, unseasoned fries and unclean plates, suggesting quality control can be inconsistent.
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The Bottom Line
Chaykhana N1 Restaurant is an Uzbeki restaurant in Al Mamzar for diners who want traditional Central Asian food in a cozy, heritage-style setting. The menu gives first-time visitors several clear starting points: plov, lagman, samosa and shashlik all receive positive mentions, while horse meat is an unusual choice for anyone keen to try something outside the usual Dubai restaurant menu. The atmosphere is one of the more consistent strengths.
Reviews describe the interior as traditionally decorated, clean and welcoming, with some diners saying it felt like being in Uzbekistan or eating at home. Traditional juices and Bukhara tea also add a regional touch beyond the main dishes. Several customers found the prices reasonable for Dubai, though a delivery customer described the food as expensive.
Service is less predictable. Many reviews praise friendly, attentive staff and quick service, but others report rude treatment, poor attention and orders arriving late. Food availability can also be uneven: one diner found many items unavailable, while another was told after a 30-minute wait that the ordered kebab was not available.
If ordering delivery, confirm the service is running before you wait. For a relaxed first visit, ask what is freshly available and allow extra time rather than arriving in a hurry.