Fresh meat
The meat has been described as tender and fresh, with vegetables and condiments.
Doner & Gyros - Al Barsha Mall
Al Barsha
Doner & Gyros in Al Barsha Mall is a casual food-court restaurant built around German-style doner and Chicago-inspired gyros. Reviews point to tender, fresh meat, filling portions and friendly service, with the original doner and gyro platter standing out as useful first orders.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
170 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Filling portions
Several reviews describe the portions as filling, including a doner with ample meat and sauce.
Menu guidance
Staff have helped first-time customers choose dishes based on their preferences.
Hot gyros
The doner gyros have been praised for being flavorful, filling and served hot.
Food court
One review calls it a reliable mall food-court stop for fresh doner and quick service.
Vegetarian choice
The falafel salad is described as a fresh, flavorful vegetarian option.
Churros
The churros received a particularly strong mention alongside the customer service.
What to Eat at Doner & Gyros - Al Barsha Mall 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 Doner & Gyros - Al Barsha Mall, 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 Doner & Gyros - Al Barsha Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef doner Net +1
“We ordered a chicken gyro and beef doner and used entertainer so got 1+1 and with entertainer the price was affordable. We packed and took the food home and on trying, we found both the gyro and doner to be delicious. Both very similar to shawarma but with their own uniqueness. Service was also good and definitely coming back”
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“We ordered a chicken gyro and beef doner and used entertainer so got 1+1 and with entertainer the price was affordable. We packed and took the food home and on trying, we found both the gyro and doner to be delicious. Both very similar to shawarma but with their own uniqueness. Service was also good and definitely coming back”January 2020
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Chicagoan gyro Net +1
“If you are looking for an incredible combination of German doner with a twist of Chicagoan Gyro, this is the place to be.”
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“If you are looking for an incredible combination of German doner with a twist of Chicagoan Gyro, this is the place to be.”June 2026
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Chicken gyro Net +1
“We ordered a chicken gyro and beef doner and used entertainer so got 1+1 and with entertainer the price was affordable. We packed and took the food home and on trying, we found both the gyro and doner to be delicious. Both very similar to shawarma but with their own uniqueness. Service was also good and definitely coming back”
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“We ordered a chicken gyro and beef doner and used entertainer so got 1+1 and with entertainer the price was affordable. We packed and took the food home and on trying, we found both the gyro and doner to be delicious. Both very similar to shawarma but with their own uniqueness. Service was also good and definitely coming back”January 2020
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Churros Net +1
“The churros were fantastic and wonderful customer service James and Gertrude is the sweetest worker 10/10 definitely recommend”
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“The churros were fantastic and wonderful customer service James and Gertrude is the sweetest worker 10/10 definitely recommend”April 2026
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Doner gyros Net +1
“Really good doner gyros—flavorful, filling, and served hot. Hit the spot 👌 All staff is really good!”
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“Really good doner gyros—flavorful, filling, and served hot. Hit the spot 👌 All staff is really good!”January 2026
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Donermite Net +1
“Very good tasty food and worth price especially their DonerMite.”
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“Very good tasty food and worth price especially their DonerMite.”May 2024
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Doners Net +1
“Their doners are very nice. Esp beef.”
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“Their doners are very nice. Esp beef.”May 2022
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Falafel salad Net +1
“The falafel salad is absolutely delicious! It's a fantastic option for vegetarians, packed with flavor and freshness. The staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel like royalty with their service. Highly recommend!”
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“The falafel salad is absolutely delicious! It's a fantastic option for vegetarians, packed with flavor and freshness. The staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel like royalty with their service. Highly recommend!”October 2024
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Full meal Net +1
“They suggested me to get a full meal so I can get better offer than buying individual items.”
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“They suggested me to get a full meal so I can get better offer than buying individual items.”December 2019
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German doner Net +1
“If you are looking for an incredible combination of German doner with a twist of Chicagoan Gyro, this is the place to be.”
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“If you are looking for an incredible combination of German doner with a twist of Chicagoan Gyro, this is the place to be.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (6)
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Grand doner Net +1
“Tried their grand doner food was awasome”
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“Tried their grand doner food was awasome”October 2024
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Gyro Net +1
“Good food i really like their gyro”
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“Good food i really like their gyro”April 2026
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Gyro platter Net +1
“The gyro platter is my all-time favorite! The flavors are always spot on, and it never disappoints. Highly recommended for anyone craving a hearty and delicious meal!”
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“The gyro platter is my all-time favorite! The flavors are always spot on, and it never disappoints. Highly recommended for anyone craving a hearty and delicious meal!”October 2024
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Gyros Net +1
“The gyros had a wonderfully soft pita bread filled with succulent, well-seasoned meat, making every bite satisfying.”
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“The gyros had a wonderfully soft pita bread filled with succulent, well-seasoned meat, making every bite satisfying.”August 2025
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Original doner Net +1
“The food was very good, I really recommend the original doner.”
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“The food was very good, I really recommend the original doner.”June 2026
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Strawberry sunrise Net +1
“From the drinks section I had the refreshing strawberry sunrise and lemonade both were fresh and refreshing .”
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“From the drinks section I had the refreshing strawberry sunrise and lemonade both were fresh and refreshing .”November 2018
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Lemonade Net +1
“From the drinks section I had the refreshing strawberry sunrise and lemonade both were fresh and refreshing .”
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“From the drinks section I had the refreshing strawberry sunrise and lemonade both were fresh and refreshing .”November 2018
What to Avoid (4)
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Doner bowl Net −1
“I went for the light meal which was the doner bowl.Served with fragnant rice purple sauteed cabbage with mix vegetables or chicken of your choice .It was affordable at decent price the food needs more seasonings.”
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“I went for the light meal which was the doner bowl.Served with fragnant rice purple sauteed cabbage with mix vegetables or chicken of your choice .It was affordable at decent price the food needs more seasonings.”November 2018
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Falafel Net −1
“Waited 1h for my order, food was COLD, SOGYY ,OILY ,fries ware far from crispy ,doner was oily,small and tasteless, falafel was soggy ,fatush salad was nothing like the picture !”
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Critical review excerpts
“Waited 1h for my order, food was COLD, SOGYY ,OILY ,fries ware far from crispy ,doner was oily,small and tasteless, falafel was soggy ,fatush salad was nothing like the picture !”March 2022
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Fatush salad Net −1
“Waited 1h for my order, food was COLD, SOGYY ,OILY ,fries ware far from crispy ,doner was oily,small and tasteless, falafel was soggy ,fatush salad was nothing like the picture !”
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Critical review excerpts
“Waited 1h for my order, food was COLD, SOGYY ,OILY ,fries ware far from crispy ,doner was oily,small and tasteless, falafel was soggy ,fatush salad was nothing like the picture !”March 2022
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Iftar box Net −1
“Very bad taste! I ordered iftar box, i found half of the food spilled out of the box and the taste is horrible, it is always good to read the reviews which i didn’t.”
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“Very bad taste! I ordered iftar box, i found half of the food spilled out of the box and the taste is horrible, it is always good to read the reviews which i didn’t.”April 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check spice. Confirm the spice level and sauces before leaving; one customer received spicy food and no sauce despite their request.
Verify hours. If visiting late, check the branch directly first, as a customer found dine-in unavailable despite the listing showing open.
Watch delivery. For delivery, check the order as soon as it arrives; reviews report long waits, cold food and missing main courses.
Start original. For a first order, try the original doner, which one reviewer specifically recommended for its food and portion size.
Try platter. If you want a fuller meal, the gyro platter is a well-regarded choice in the reviews.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha Mall, Podium One - next to Union Coop Society
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Portion changes
One returning customer reported that portions had become substantially smaller.
Order accuracy
A review reported receiving spicy food after requesting it not spicy, with sauce omitted from another order.
Late-night limits
After 12:30am, one customer was told the branch was processing online orders only.
Delivery delays
Past delivery complaints include a one-hour wait followed by cold, soggy and oily food.
Missed items
A delivery order once arrived with two main courses missing, according to a customer.
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The Bottom Line
Doner & Gyros is a casual food-court restaurant in Al Barsha Mall focused on German-style doner and Chicago-inspired gyros. The reviews make the original doner a sensible first order, while the gyro platter is described as a hearty favourite. The meat is often reported as tender, fresh, filling and served hot.
There are a few other useful menu cues. The falafel salad is praised as a fresh vegetarian option, and the churros received an especially enthusiastic mention. Customers also describe staff as friendly, cooperative and willing to recommend dishes according to personal tastes, which helps if you are unfamiliar with the menu.
Prices are described as amicable or affordable, but no current amounts are given. The main caution is consistency, particularly for delivery and late-night visits. One customer reported a one-hour wait followed by cold, soggy, oily food, while another received two missing main courses from an eight-item order.
A separate review said that after 12:30am the branch processed online orders only, despite opening information elsewhere. Confirm hours, spice requests and sauces before ordering, and check delivery bags promptly when they arrive.