Breakfast buffet
Breakfast is described as fresh, well-presented and broad enough to include options for people with food allergies.
Chef's House
Dubai Internet City
Chef's House is a hotel restaurant in Dubai Internet City known for breakfast and buffet dining. Guests come for a fresh, wide-choice breakfast buffet, while brunch, BBQ nights and iftar add more occasion-focused options. Service is a recurring strength, though food and value can vary by buffet.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
207 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Attentive service
Reviews repeatedly describe the dining team as welcoming, attentive and accommodating throughout the meal.
Organised setting
The restaurant is small but reviewers found it well-organized, cozy and easy to navigate from the hotel lobby.
Dessert selection
Desserts stand out in several buffet reviews, including one guest who called the dessert offering perfect.
Live stations
The live cooking stations are a highlight, with one review specifically praising the lamb chop prepared there.
Celebrations
The restaurant has handled birthdays and family gatherings, and reviewers say staff have prepared small cakes for celebrations.
What to Eat at Chef's House 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 Chef's House, 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 Chef's House got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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If tar-buffet Net +1
“We went their for If tar-Buffet for the first time ever and had a very positive experience.”
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“We went their for If tar-Buffet for the first time ever and had a very positive experience.”May 2019
“Nice Ramadan iftar Friendly staff”April 2023
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Brunch Net +1
“Strongly recommended for the buffet brunch.”
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“Strongly recommended for the buffet brunch.”September 2024
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“we had Iftar buffet which was over our expectations ,the buffet mixed with different cuisines , a good range of dessert and drinks , also important to mention they have nice coffee.”
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“we had Iftar buffet which was over our expectations ,the buffet mixed with different cuisines , a good range of dessert and drinks , also important to mention they have nice coffee.”May 2019
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Lamb chops Net +1
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”
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“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”July 2018
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Lamp chop Net +1
“The have an amazing lamp chop on live station.”
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“The have an amazing lamp chop on live station.”August 2018
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Ribs Net +1
“Burgers are ok … bun very oily , brisket super dry and wasn’t fresh , ribs were probably the best item we had there .”
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“Burgers are ok … bun very oily , brisket super dry and wasn’t fresh , ribs were probably the best item we had there .”December 2023
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Sashimi Net +1
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”
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Review excerpts
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”July 2018
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Spring rolls Net +1
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”
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Review excerpts
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”July 2018
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Steak Net +1
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”
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Review excerpts
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”July 2018
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Sushi Net +1
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”
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Review excerpts
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”July 2018
Honorable mentions (2)
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Sushi night Net +1
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”
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Review excerpts
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”July 2018
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Tempura Net +1
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”
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Review excerpts
“I have been for sushi night where u can find big variety of sushi and sashimi spring rolls tempura and juicy soft steak and lamb chops my kids enjoyed the dessert section I was very satisfied from food and service for the price I spent really recommend it very high and will surely come again .”July 2018
Drinks 1
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Arabic coffee Net +1
“Arabic coffee was amazing”
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Review excerpts
“Arabic coffee was amazing”March 2023
What to Avoid (1)
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Brisket Net −1
“Burgers are ok … bun very oily , brisket super dry and wasn’t fresh , ribs were probably the best item we had there .”
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Critical review excerpts
“Burgers are ok … bun very oily , brisket super dry and wasn’t fresh , ribs were probably the best item we had there .”December 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm booking. For iftar, verify that your reservation is recorded before arriving; one guest reported being told there was no booking.
Check Friday terms. If you choose Friday BBQ night, ask about seafood limits and whether drinks, coffee or tea are included.
Avoid crowds. For a more comfortable iftar, aim for a quieter occasion rather than the busiest sitting; one guest found the venue cramped.
Ask about options. If you have food allergies, ask about the buffet choices: a breakfast review specifically noted allergy-friendly options.
Family planning. Families can ask about child chairs and celebration cakes, both mentioned by previous guests.
Plan the visit
Practical details
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Al Sufouh - Dubai Media City, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Booking issue
One iftar guest arrived to find that their booking was not recognised, so confirm the reservation before visiting.
Cramped space
The venue can feel cramped during busy iftar periods, according to one guest.
Uneven food
Food quality is not consistent across visits; one review found the brisket dry and not fresh.
Friday value
A Friday BBQ night review called it expensive for the variety offered and mentioned a two-lobster limit.
Sushi quality
The sushi corner was considered passable rather than top-notch in one lunch review.
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The Bottom Line
Chef's House is a hotel restaurant in Dubai Internet City, at Radisson Blu Dubai Media City, where breakfast is the most consistently praised experience. You can come for a broad breakfast buffet, a business-style buffet brunch, or occasion-led meals such as BBQ night and iftar buffet. Reviews also mention sushi nights and live cooking stations, so the format matters as much as the venue.
Breakfast reviews describe fresh, neatly presented food, allergy-friendly choices and a compact, cosy room that is easy to find from the lobby. Service is the reliable bright spot: guests regularly mention attentive, smiling and accommodating staff. The dessert selection is another recurring highlight, while live stations have included lamb chops.
Families have reported child chairs, parking and small cakes for birthdays or anniversaries. The experience is not completely even. One diner found the brisket dry and not fresh, another considered the sushi merely passable, and iftar reviews range from excellent to bland.
Busy Ramadan sittings can feel cramped, and one guest arrived to find a reservation was not recognised. Friday BBQ can also feel expensive for the permitted variety, with a review mentioning a two-lobster limit and no drinks, coffee or tea included. Confirm booking details and buffet inclusions before you go.