Good value
Customers repeatedly describe the food as affordable, with satisfying portions and a wide menu that suits casual everyday meals.
Eat and Drink Restaurant
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Eat and Drink Restaurant is a casual spot in Dubai Silicon Oasis serving a broad mix of Arabic, Lebanese, Indian and Asian food. Reviews point to shawarma and chicken charcoal as popular orders, with a relaxed setting and generally affordable pricing for quick meals or casual dining.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
494 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Charcoal chicken
When it is on form, the chicken charcoal is praised for being fresh, juicy, smoky and well-seasoned.
Friendly service
Several diners describe the staff as welcoming and attentive, with thoughtful touches such as giving chocolates to children.
Cosy setting
The dining room is often described as clean, cosy and comfortable for meals with friends or family.
Menu variety
The menu spans Arabic, Lebanese, Indian and Asian flavours, giving regulars plenty of different dishes to try.
Family friendly
One review specifically describes the restaurant as family-friendly, while another notes the thoughtful chocolate gesture for a child.
What to Eat at Eat and Drink 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 Eat and Drink 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Eat and Drink Restaurant, 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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Shawarma Net +2
“We had shawarma at your restaurant and truly enjoyed the food and drinks. Thank you for the warm hospitality. A special thanks for the free chocolate given to my child it was a genuine and thoughtful gesture. We really appreciated it. 😊”
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Review excerpts
“We had shawarma at your restaurant and truly enjoyed the food and drinks. Thank you for the warm hospitality. A special thanks for the free chocolate given to my child it was a genuine and thoughtful gesture. We really appreciated it. 😊”January 2026
“I regularly order the Zinger wrap or Shawarma, and I’m never disappointed. The taste is consistently amazing, and the quality of the food is top-notch.”September 2024
Honorable mentions (16)
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Chicken charcoal Net +1
“The chicken charcoal felt incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and packed with delicious smoky flavor. The masala and salt were blended just right — every bite was super tasty and juicy. 🍗🔥”
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“The chicken charcoal felt incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and packed with delicious smoky flavor. The masala and salt were blended just right — every bite was super tasty and juicy. 🍗🔥”October 2025
“today we had the special mixed grill and the charcoal chicken , and both are great ! they're very juicy and flavorful , and paired with the sauces & complimentary sides , it's amazing !”March 2025
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Chicken hot n sour soup Net +1
“Chicken hot n sour soup, Pepper grill chicken and hakka noodles is a must try.”
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“Chicken hot n sour soup, Pepper grill chicken and hakka noodles is a must try.”December 2024
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Dynamite fries Net +1
“My favourites here is dynamite fries, noodles and chai. Coming here from last 6 months.”
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“My favourites here is dynamite fries, noodles and chai. Coming here from last 6 months.”August 2026
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Falafel Net +1
“The food and the juices all are good. We are big fan of chicken charcoal, falafel and shawarma’s. These is our regular place and regular orders.”
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“The food and the juices all are good. We are big fan of chicken charcoal, falafel and shawarma’s. These is our regular place and regular orders.”July 2025
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Hakka noodles Net +1
“Chicken hot n sour soup, Pepper grill chicken and hakka noodles is a must try.”
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“Chicken hot n sour soup, Pepper grill chicken and hakka noodles is a must try.”December 2024
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Hummus plate Net +1
“The Hummus Plate is a must-try! Creamy, smooth, and served with perfectly paired accompaniments, it stood out as the highlight of the meal.”
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“The Hummus Plate is a must-try! Creamy, smooth, and served with perfectly paired accompaniments, it stood out as the highlight of the meal.”January 2025
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Machine cooked chicken Net +1
“Machine cooked Chicken was good.”
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“Machine cooked Chicken was good.”September 2024
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Pepper chicken charcoal Net +1
“Tried pepper chicken charcoal, schezwan fried rice and a sandwich. Food was tasty and value for money.”
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“Tried pepper chicken charcoal, schezwan fried rice and a sandwich. Food was tasty and value for money.”June 2025
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Pepper grill chicken Net +1
“Chicken hot n sour soup, Pepper grill chicken and hakka noodles is a must try.”
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“Chicken hot n sour soup, Pepper grill chicken and hakka noodles is a must try.”December 2024
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Schezwan fried rice Net +1
“Tried pepper chicken charcoal, schezwan fried rice and a sandwich. Food was tasty and value for money.”
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“Tried pepper chicken charcoal, schezwan fried rice and a sandwich. Food was tasty and value for money.”June 2025
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Special mixed grill Net +1
“today we had the special mixed grill and the charcoal chicken , and both are great ! they're very juicy and flavorful , and paired with the sauces & complimentary sides , it's amazing !”
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“today we had the special mixed grill and the charcoal chicken , and both are great ! they're very juicy and flavorful , and paired with the sauces & complimentary sides , it's amazing !”March 2025
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Traffic burger Net +1
“They also suggested their new burger, the “Traffic Burger,” and we really enjoyed it.”
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“They also suggested their new burger, the “Traffic Burger,” and we really enjoyed it.”June 2026
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Turkish grilled chicken Net +1
“On the other hand, the Turkish grilled chicken was absolutely perfect. It was tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.”
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“On the other hand, the Turkish grilled chicken was absolutely perfect. It was tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.”December 2024
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Zinger wrap Net +1
“I regularly order the Zinger wrap or Shawarma, and I’m never disappointed. The taste is consistently amazing, and the quality of the food is top-notch.”
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“I regularly order the Zinger wrap or Shawarma, and I’m never disappointed. The taste is consistently amazing, and the quality of the food is top-notch.”September 2024
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Seafood soup Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The seafood soup was decent, with a mild flavor and fresh ingredients. However, it could have used a bit more seasoning to truly stand out.”
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“The seafood soup was decent, with a mild flavor and fresh ingredients. However, it could have used a bit more seasoning to truly stand out.”December 2024
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Chicken charcoal biryani Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I ordered the chicken charcoal biryani it was single serving only, while my partner went for the cheesy shawarma with fries (overload)? The food was okay. Nothing particularly special, but decent if you're looking for a quick bite.”
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Drinks 3
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Chai Net +1
“My favourites here is dynamite fries, noodles and chai. Coming here from last 6 months.”
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“My favourites here is dynamite fries, noodles and chai. Coming here from last 6 months.”August 2026
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Passion melon juice Net +1
“We also tried their passion melon and pine apple juice, both were really delicious.”
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“We also tried their passion melon and pine apple juice, both were really delicious.”December 2024
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Pine apple juice Net +1
“We also tried their passion melon and pine apple juice, both were really delicious.”
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“We also tried their passion melon and pine apple juice, both were really delicious.”December 2024
What to Avoid (5)
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Charcoal chicken biryani Net −1
“The charcoal chicken biryani looks dry and tastes dry as well. It doesn’t match the photo from the menu.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The charcoal chicken biryani looks dry and tastes dry as well. It doesn’t match the photo from the menu.”June 2025
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Cheesy shawarma with fries (overload) Net −1
“I ordered the chicken charcoal biryani it was single serving only, while my partner went for the cheesy shawarma with fries (overload)? The food was okay. Nothing particularly special, but decent if you're looking for a quick bite. We were a bit surprised with the shawarma portion; the bowl looked deep at first glance, but it turned out to be mostly filled with fries and just a small portion of shawarma.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the chicken charcoal biryani it was single serving only, while my partner went for the cheesy shawarma with fries (overload)? The food was okay. Nothing particularly special, but decent if you're looking for a quick bite. We were a bit surprised with the shawarma portion; the bowl looked deep at first glance, but it turned out to be mostly filled with fries and just a small portion of shawarma.”June 2025
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Chicken lollipop Net −1
“Food quality is not good. I will advise don't order chicken lollipop”
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“Food quality is not good. I will advise don't order chicken lollipop”May 2026
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Loaded shawarma Net −1
“I ordered Loaded Shawarma since the photo from the menu looks enticing. What I got is a bowl full of French fries with few shredded chicken and cheese on top.”
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“I ordered Loaded Shawarma since the photo from the menu looks enticing. What I got is a bowl full of French fries with few shredded chicken and cheese on top.”June 2025
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Mutton soup Net −1
“Mutton soup could be improved.”
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“Mutton soup could be improved.”September 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Visit outside busy periods if possible: one customer waited 30–40 minutes for coffee, while another reported a 40-minute order delay.
Confirm orders. For WhatsApp or phone orders, repeat key instructions and check the order before leaving; customers reported wrong items and incorrect spice levels.
Choose carefully. If ordering chicken lollipop, note that one customer specifically advised against it after finding the food quality poor.
Check parking. Confirm parking terms before leaving: one regular customer was asked to pay after seeing free-parking information online.
Expect portions. Loaded shawarma may contain more fries than meat; one diner found only a small portion of shawarma in the bowl.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis - Dubai
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Service feedback is inconsistent, ranging from quick and attentive to 30–40 minute waits, ignored customers and rude interactions.
Quality swings
Recent reviews report that some dishes no longer match earlier standards, especially charcoal chicken described as bony or lacking flavour.
Order mistakes
Phone and WhatsApp orders have reportedly arrived incorrectly, including a shawarma request for normal seasoning being made spicy.
Small washroom
There is one small shared washroom, and a queue became longer because restaurant staff were waiting to use it too.
Hygiene concern
One customer reported seeing food handled with bare hands and questioned the hygiene of the shawarma preparation.
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The Bottom Line
Eat and Drink Restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis is a casual, affordable place for a broad mix of Arabic, Lebanese, Indian and Asian food. Shawarma, chicken charcoal, biryani and grilled chicken are among the dishes that come up most often. It works for a quick bite, a relaxed meal with friends, or a family dinner, and several reviews mention a cosy, clean setting.
The strongest feedback is about value and certain dishes when they are prepared well. Chicken charcoal has been described as juicy, smoky and well-seasoned, while Turkish grilled chicken came with salad, fries and condiments. Other diners enjoyed the Hummus Plate, biryani, noodles, dynamite fries and fresh juices.
Staff are often welcoming, and the chocolate given to children is a thoughtful family touch. The main caution is inconsistency. Recent reviews describe rude or inattentive service, long waits, incorrect phone orders and a decline in charcoal chicken quality.
One customer also raised concerns about bare-hand food handling. Check takeaway orders before leaving, allow extra time during busy periods, and confirm parking arrangements rather than relying on online information. The single small shared washroom can also have a queue.