Authentic Plov
Pilov Prazdnichniy has deeply aromatic flavour and melt-in-the-mouth tender meat, though its firm rice texture may surprise first-timers.
Chinor DXB
Umm Suqeim
Chinor DXB is an Uzbek restaurant in Dubai serving traditional favourites such as plov, kebabs, samsa and manti. Its warm Central Asian décor and live Uzbek music make it as much a cultural evening as a meal.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,155 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Traditional Music
Live performances on Uzbek instruments add a distinctive cultural layer to the meal and help set Chinor apart.
Fresh Bread
The bread is a standout: one reviewer found it so fluffy and flavourful they ordered extra portions to take away.
Group Dining
The restaurant works well for family meals, casual gatherings and larger iftar events, with generous spreads reported for groups.
Strong Samsa
Beef samsa was praised for its juicy filling, onions and cumin, while potato samsa received a less favourable review.
Burj View
Some tables or vantage points offer views of Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Hotel, adding visual interest to the meal.
Fair Pricing
Several diners describe the prices as reasonable or fair, including one who found the dishes suitable for meals with friends or colleagues.
What to Eat at Chinor DXB 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 Chinor DXB, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chinor DXB, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Pilov prazdnichniy Net +4
“Came in for the Pilov Prazdnichniy and had no idea what to expect from traditional Uzbek rice the slightly firm texture caught me off guard at first. A few more bites in and I completely understood. The flavors are incredibly deep and aromatic, and the meat was melt in your mouth tender. What started as confusion turned into one of the most satisfying dishes I've had in Dubai. A dish that rewards patience highly recommend”
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“Came in for the Pilov Prazdnichniy and had no idea what to expect from traditional Uzbek rice the slightly firm texture caught me off guard at first. A few more bites in and I completely understood. The flavors are incredibly deep and aromatic, and the meat was melt in your mouth tender. What started as confusion turned into one of the most satisfying dishes I've had in Dubai. A dish that rewards patience highly recommend”June 2026
“The Plov Prazdnichniy was really good, full of flavor and cooked perfectly.”January 2026
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Lamb shashlik Net +2
“Plov and Lamb Shashlik were perfect ! Just perfect ! Hats off to the chef 👌🏼”
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“Plov and Lamb Shashlik were perfect ! Just perfect ! Hats off to the chef 👌🏼”September 2025
“Liked all different types of dishes we ordered. We tried beef samsa, manti, chaikhana plov, lamb shashlik, kavurma lagman and medovik (honey cake) as dessert.”October 2024
Honorable mentions (18)
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Ayran Net +1
“Ayran is top ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
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“Ayran is top ❤️❤️❤️❤️”May 2026
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Beef samsa Net +1
“Liked all different types of dishes we ordered. We tried beef samsa, manti, chaikhana plov, lamb shashlik, kavurma lagman and medovik (honey cake) as dessert.”
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“Liked all different types of dishes we ordered. We tried beef samsa, manti, chaikhana plov, lamb shashlik, kavurma lagman and medovik (honey cake) as dessert.”October 2024
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Borsch Net +1
“I love golubtsy and borsch here, uzvar beverage (roseship).”
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“I love golubtsy and borsch here, uzvar beverage (roseship).”October 2025
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Bread Net +1
“Bread was so fluffy and flavorful just like in Uzbekistan so we ended up ordering the second one and another one for takeaway.”
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“Bread was so fluffy and flavorful just like in Uzbekistan so we ended up ordering the second one and another one for takeaway.”September 2025
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Bread basket Net +1
“NB: they have the best bread basket!!”
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“NB: they have the best bread basket!!”June 2023
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Chaikhana plov Net +1
“Liked all different types of dishes we ordered. We tried beef samsa, manti, chaikhana plov, lamb shashlik, kavurma lagman and medovik (honey cake) as dessert.”
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“Liked all different types of dishes we ordered. We tried beef samsa, manti, chaikhana plov, lamb shashlik, kavurma lagman and medovik (honey cake) as dessert.”October 2024
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Golubtsy Net +1
“I love golubtsy and borsch here, uzvar beverage (roseship).”
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“I love golubtsy and borsch here, uzvar beverage (roseship).”October 2025
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Herring salad Net +1
“Herring Salad is my favorite salad, which we enjoy every year at home - and I could say it was lovely to have it at Chinor. All vegetables inside was cooked to perfection without being smudgy, mayo had consistent texture and great flavor and herring used was just like a delight with a mild fishy taste just like how it was supposed to be.”
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“Herring Salad is my favorite salad, which we enjoy every year at home - and I could say it was lovely to have it at Chinor. All vegetables inside was cooked to perfection without being smudgy, mayo had consistent texture and great flavor and herring used was just like a delight with a mild fishy taste just like how it was supposed to be.”September 2025
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Homemade bread Net +1
“The homemade bread was fabulous too.”
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“The homemade bread was fabulous too.”November 2023
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Kavurma lagman Net +1
“Liked all different types of dishes we ordered. We tried beef samsa, manti, chaikhana plov, lamb shashlik, kavurma lagman and medovik (honey cake) as dessert.”
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“Liked all different types of dishes we ordered. We tried beef samsa, manti, chaikhana plov, lamb shashlik, kavurma lagman and medovik (honey cake) as dessert.”October 2024
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Lagman soup Net +1
“The lagman soup was hearty and delicious, with the noodles adding a lovely texture.”
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“The lagman soup was hearty and delicious, with the noodles adding a lovely texture.”September 2024
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Lamb kebabs Net +1
“The lamb kebabs were tender and flavorful, the plov was cooked perfectly, and the samsa was flaky and delicious.”
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“The lamb kebabs were tender and flavorful, the plov was cooked perfectly, and the samsa was flaky and delicious.”July 2023
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Medovik (honey cake) Net +1
“Liked all different types of dishes we ordered. We tried beef samsa, manti, chaikhana plov, lamb shashlik, kavurma lagman and medovik (honey cake) as dessert.”
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“Liked all different types of dishes we ordered. We tried beef samsa, manti, chaikhana plov, lamb shashlik, kavurma lagman and medovik (honey cake) as dessert.”October 2024
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Pilaf Net +1
“The flavors were exactly what Iftar should be: comforting, generous, and nourishing. The pilaf was fragrant and perfectly balanced, the dips were creamy and refreshing, and the assortment of breads was impossible to resist.”
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“The flavors were exactly what Iftar should be: comforting, generous, and nourishing. The pilaf was fragrant and perfectly balanced, the dips were creamy and refreshing, and the assortment of breads was impossible to resist.”February 2026
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Pilav Net +1
“The food is always delicious—especially the pilav, kebabs, and the somsa, which is absolutely the best.”
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“The food is always delicious—especially the pilav, kebabs, and the somsa, which is absolutely the best.”April 2026
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Plov Net +1
“The lamb kebabs were tender and flavorful, the plov was cooked perfectly, and the samsa was flaky and delicious.”
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“The lamb kebabs were tender and flavorful, the plov was cooked perfectly, and the samsa was flaky and delicious.”July 2023
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Plov chayhana Net 0
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“-PLOV CHAYHANA ; the meat was tender and nice I didn’t like the rice too much it was good but weird . Sweet and savory it had sweet potato fries with it and some raisins it was good just not my usual taste .”
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Sai go'sht Net 0
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“-SAI GO'SHT ; was ok it tasted like Mongolian beef it was nice I liked it but I didn’t like the vegetables it was sautéed with .”
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Black tea Net +1
“To end the meal, we drank their black tea which came generous in amount and of great quality and taste.”
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“To end the meal, we drank their black tea which came generous in amount and of great quality and taste.”December 2022
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Tachkint tea wit honey and lemon Net +1
“The tachkint tea wit honey and lemon is a must.”
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“The tachkint tea wit honey and lemon is a must.”April 2026
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Uzvar beverage (roseship) Net +1
“I love golubtsy and borsch here, uzvar beverage (roseship).”
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“I love golubtsy and borsch here, uzvar beverage (roseship).”October 2025
What to Avoid (9)
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Beef samosa Net −1
“One dish that did not meat our expectations, however, was the beef samosa, it was too different then our usual palate.”
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“One dish that did not meat our expectations, however, was the beef samosa, it was too different then our usual palate.”December 2022
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Dolma Net −1
“-dolma ; the vine leaves were a bit dry to my liking I would prefer it to have more vine oil to it as well as the rice inside to be more cooked and seasoned , I don’t like the addition of lamb to it as it gave the whole dolma a bit of a gamey flavor I rate the dolma 1/10”
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“-dolma ; the vine leaves were a bit dry to my liking I would prefer it to have more vine oil to it as well as the rice inside to be more cooked and seasoned , I don’t like the addition of lamb to it as it gave the whole dolma a bit of a gamey flavor I rate the dolma 1/10”January 2023
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Fried chuchvara Net −1
“I have ordered a delivery, soup with noodles and fried chuchvara. The order arrived in unedible condition. The containers were soaked, with lid literally fallen in the soup. The whole bag was wet of spills and damaged.”
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“I have ordered a delivery, soup with noodles and fried chuchvara. The order arrived in unedible condition. The containers were soaked, with lid literally fallen in the soup. The whole bag was wet of spills and damaged.”August 2025
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Hanum Net −1
“Hanum though - could have been more flavorful and dough could be little leas steamed, because it was almost smudgy and sticky - and tomato sauce could have been richer.”
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“Hanum though - could have been more flavorful and dough could be little leas steamed, because it was almost smudgy and sticky - and tomato sauce could have been richer.”September 2025
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Kazan kabab Net −1
“-Kazan kabab; at first taste it tastes okay not too great , as I kept going I hated it more and more it wasn’t well seasoned to my liking and it was too gamey for me as well . It prefer it if it was more seasoned . I don’t like the side of potato it was a sliced potato but it had a bit of a hash brown texture.”
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Critical review excerpts
“-Kazan kabab; at first taste it tastes okay not too great , as I kept going I hated it more and more it wasn’t well seasoned to my liking and it was too gamey for me as well . It prefer it if it was more seasoned . I don’t like the side of potato it was a sliced potato but it had a bit of a hash brown texture.”January 2023
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Kofta Net −1
“The flavor profile of the food was disappointing, with bland flavors and a lack of authenticity. Even the highly recommended Kofta dish failed to impress.”
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“The flavor profile of the food was disappointing, with bland flavors and a lack of authenticity. Even the highly recommended Kofta dish failed to impress.”August 2023
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Manty Net −1
“We ordered kebab and manty. The kebab was good but very small, while the manty was full of raw onion and barely edible.”
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“We ordered kebab and manty. The kebab was good but very small, while the manty was full of raw onion and barely edible.”March 2026
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Potato samsa Net −1
“Beef Samsa was real delicious and juicy with onions and cumin kick flavor as usual but can not say the same about Potato Samsa. Dough was great on both of them though.”
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“Beef Samsa was real delicious and juicy with onions and cumin kick flavor as usual but can not say the same about Potato Samsa. Dough was great on both of them though.”September 2025
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Soup with noodles Net −1
“I have ordered a delivery, soup with noodles and fried chuchvara. The order arrived in unedible condition. The containers were soaked, with lid literally fallen in the soup. The whole bag was wet of spills and damaged.”
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“I have ordered a delivery, soup with noodles and fried chuchvara. The order arrived in unedible condition. The containers were soaked, with lid literally fallen in the soup. The whole bag was wet of spills and damaged.”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Plov. Order Pilov Prazdnichniy if you are open to firm-textured rice; the deep flavour and tender meat may take a few bites to appreciate.
Share Dishes. Order several dishes to share: one review found the portions sufficient for sharing across a selection of menu items.
Check Parking. Allow for the mall’s two-hour parking limit when planning a longer meal or gathering.
Expect Music. Choose a visit when you want background entertainment; reviews mention live traditional music and a quiet, calm atmosphere.
Vegetarian Caution. Check the menu carefully if you do not eat meat; one reviewer specifically advised that the restaurant is not suited to vegetarians.
Delivery Care. For takeaway or delivery, inspect the packaging on arrival, since one soup order reportedly leaked badly and had to be thrown away.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unit 10, 1st floor, The Mall - Jumeira St - opposite of Burj Al Arab
Umm Suqeim Third - Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Service
Service is praised by some diners but described by others as slow, inconsistent and in need of more training.
Variable Dishes
Not every dish lands equally: reviews mention bland flavours, greasy rice dishes and disappointment with some plov and samsa.
Small Portions
One diner found the kebab very small and reported receiving only one small piece of bread for two people.
Delivery Packing
A delivery arrived with soaked containers, a fallen soup lid and spills severe enough that the meal was discarded.
Meat Flavour
A review found the lamb and beef had a strong smell, while another diner found some lamb dishes too gamey.
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The Bottom Line
Chinor DXB gives you a focused Uzbek dining experience, with plov, kebabs, samsa and manti at the centre of the menu. The Pilov Prazdnichniy is a frequent favourite, praised for aromatic flavour and tender meat, while beef samsa and the fresh bread also earn specific approval. Several diners describe the food as authentic, home-style and fairly priced.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Traditional patterns, warm lighting and Uzbek-inspired décor create a calm, welcoming room, and live music on traditional instruments adds atmosphere without making the restaurant feel like a show venue. Reviews also mention views towards Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Hotel.
Families, casual groups and iftar gatherings are well represented in the feedback. There are a few reasons to manage expectations. Service can be excellent but has also been called slow or inconsistent, especially at busy times, and a small number of diners found particular dishes bland, greasy or too gamey.
Portions may not always feel generous. Parking is reported as limited to two hours, and delivery packaging has received a serious complaint. For a first visit, sharing several dishes is sensible, and ask about the plov’s firmer rice texture before ordering if that style is unfamiliar.