Charcoal chicken
The charcoal chicken is repeatedly praised for being tender and juicy, with green chilli and pepper versions highlighted.
Eat and Drink Restaurant
Al Barsha
Eat and Drink Restaurant is an Indian restaurant in Al Barsha with a broad, casual menu suited to quick meals and takeaway. Reviews particularly point to the mutton soup and grilled or charcoal chicken, while fresh juices add an easy drink option.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
1,138 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mutton soup
Mutton soup is a reliable favourite in several reviews, including one customer who called it the restaurant’s best choice.
Fresh juices
Customers describe the juice selection as extensive, with large natural juices receiving especially strong value comments.
Grill accompaniments
A grilled chicken order was praised for its juicy meat, authentic hummus and muttabal, plus generous salad and khubus.
Late parking
One late-night diner found the food arrived within 10 minutes and noted many RTA parking slots nearby.
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.
These items at Eat and Drink Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 1
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Mutton soup Net +4
“Good place for all to have food. Not too expensive, but also tasty , their mutton soup is the best choice.”
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“Good place for all to have food. Not too expensive, but also tasty , their mutton soup is the best choice.”January 2026
“I loved mutton soup”July 2026
Honorable mentions (17)
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Charcoal chicken green chilli and pepper Net +1
“Charcoal chicken ( Green chilli and Pepper ) was so tender and juicy with their own effect of taste...”
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“Charcoal chicken ( Green chilli and Pepper ) was so tender and juicy with their own effect of taste...”February 2022
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Chicken biriyani Net +1
“Tried the chicken biriyani and the plane grill, both were good and it was more than average.”
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“Tried the chicken biriyani and the plane grill, both were good and it was more than average.”March 2024
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Chicken from machine Net +1
“If you are long enough in Dubai, than for sure you will agree this eatery is one of the gastronomic Landmarks. Nothing fancy, but when you are hungry abd on the go, they are always close, always with same quality and always with great "chicken from machine", great shawurma and polite service. Respect!”
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“If you are long enough in Dubai, than for sure you will agree this eatery is one of the gastronomic Landmarks. Nothing fancy, but when you are hungry abd on the go, they are always close, always with same quality and always with great "chicken from machine", great shawurma and polite service. Respect!”April 2021
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Chicken grilled Net +1
“I eat here for the past 30 years of my life, they are maintaining the level of everything so you never find any surprises. Must try is the chicken grilled, a standard benchmark that others are following.”
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“I eat here for the past 30 years of my life, they are maintaining the level of everything so you never find any surprises. Must try is the chicken grilled, a standard benchmark that others are following.”October 2021
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Crab cake Net +1
“Tuna tartare and crab cake is my favorite hotel as an appetizer.”
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“Tuna tartare and crab cake is my favorite hotel as an appetizer.”May 2022
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Creme brulee Net +1
“What this restaurant really does, my favorite is its appetizers - creme brulee, a must try... so so delicious!!!”
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“What this restaurant really does, my favorite is its appetizers - creme brulee, a must try... so so delicious!!!”May 2022
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Filet mignon Net +1
“For steaks filet mignon is always my favorite hotel and very good.”
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“For steaks filet mignon is always my favorite hotel and very good.”May 2022
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Grilled chicken and mixed Kabab was my selection for 3 of us and it is more than enough. Very hygienic and tasty food.”
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“Grilled chicken and mixed Kabab was my selection for 3 of us and it is more than enough. Very hygienic and tasty food.”August 2023
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Hummus Net +1
“Hummus and Garlic paste is exceptionally good....”
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“Hummus and Garlic paste is exceptionally good....”February 2022
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Humus Net +1
“Orderd Grill chicken, it was juicy and good, Humus and Muttabal are really good and authentic, they also give lot of salad and khubus.”
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“Orderd Grill chicken, it was juicy and good, Humus and Muttabal are really good and authentic, they also give lot of salad and khubus.”April 2026
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Lemon mint Net +1
“But I liked the lemon mint.”
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“But I liked the lemon mint.”January 2019
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Machine slow roasted chicken Net +1
“Very good quality food.service is efficient but bit slow during evenings due to rush.Machine slow roasted chicken is one of the best in the area.Fresh juice also very good.another quality of this restaurant is the consistency in taste.”
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“Very good quality food.service is efficient but bit slow during evenings due to rush.Machine slow roasted chicken is one of the best in the area.Fresh juice also very good.another quality of this restaurant is the consistency in taste.”June 2022
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Mixed kabab Net +1
“Grilled chicken and mixed Kabab was my selection for 3 of us and it is more than enough. Very hygienic and tasty food.”
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“Grilled chicken and mixed Kabab was my selection for 3 of us and it is more than enough. Very hygienic and tasty food.”August 2023
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Muttabal Net +1
“Orderd Grill chicken, it was juicy and good, Humus and Muttabal are really good and authentic, they also give lot of salad and khubus.”
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“Orderd Grill chicken, it was juicy and good, Humus and Muttabal are really good and authentic, they also give lot of salad and khubus.”April 2026
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Parathas Net +1
“I mainly order the parathas but I think the service is pretty slow but delicious food.”
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“I mainly order the parathas but I think the service is pretty slow but delicious food.”June 2020
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Shawurma Net +1
“If you are long enough in Dubai, than for sure you will agree this eatery is one of the gastronomic Landmarks. Nothing fancy, but when you are hungry abd on the go, they are always close, always with same quality and always with great "chicken from machine", great shawurma and polite service. Respect!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If you are long enough in Dubai, than for sure you will agree this eatery is one of the gastronomic Landmarks. Nothing fancy, but when you are hungry abd on the go, they are always close, always with same quality and always with great "chicken from machine", great shawurma and polite service. Respect!”April 2021
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Tuna tartare Net +1
“Tuna tartare and crab cake is my favorite hotel as an appetizer.”
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“Tuna tartare and crab cake is my favorite hotel as an appetizer.”May 2022
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Tea Net +1
“The service is absolutely amazing, super friendly. The tea is superb and everything on the menu is delicious. Went one day and it was so good we went back again the next day. Absolutely recommend.”
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“The service is absolutely amazing, super friendly. The tea is superb and everything on the menu is delicious. Went one day and it was so good we went back again the next day. Absolutely recommend.”January 2025
What to Avoid (12)
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Beef fry Net −1
“I ordered three chapatti, Beef fry and one lemon mint. Sorry to say this. I didn't like the chapatti and especially beef.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered three chapatti, Beef fry and one lemon mint. Sorry to say this. I didn't like the chapatti and especially beef.”January 2019
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Broasted crispy chicken Net −1
“I Order grill chicken . The chicken is same like broasted crispy chicken . very bad dish . Didn't suggest the restaurant and the dish for another”
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“I Order grill chicken . The chicken is same like broasted crispy chicken . very bad dish . Didn't suggest the restaurant and the dish for another”April 2022
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Bun parata Net −1
“The bun parata i tried was not good and not worth the money. Dont recommend at all”
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“The bun parata i tried was not good and not worth the money. Dont recommend at all”November 2025
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Chapatti Net −1
“I didn't like the chapatti and especially beef.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I didn't like the chapatti and especially beef.”January 2019
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Chiken grill Net −1
“Average food & service. Spacious to conduct mid level programs. Pricing is reasonable. Tried chiken grill i will give 2.5/5 for the taste and tenderness.”
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“Average food & service. Spacious to conduct mid level programs. Pricing is reasonable. Tried chiken grill i will give 2.5/5 for the taste and tenderness.”October 2023
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Grilled fish Net −1
“Pasta and grilled fish are not impressive from my point of view.”
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“Pasta and grilled fish are not impressive from my point of view.”May 2022
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Mix grill dish Net −1
“Ordered mix grill dish from Alain branch. The grill was burned outside but still uncooked inside. Called the restaurant but they just say sorry. Food quality not good. Need to maintain quality of food and cooking.”
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“Ordered mix grill dish from Alain branch. The grill was burned outside but still uncooked inside. Called the restaurant but they just say sorry. Food quality not good. Need to maintain quality of food and cooking.”January 2019
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Mixed charcoal Net −1
“ordered the mixed charcoal , which was overly spicy. Unfortunately, the plate was not properly cleaned, and after requesting a replacement, the second plate was also messy and had a hair.”
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“ordered the mixed charcoal , which was overly spicy. Unfortunately, the plate was not properly cleaned, and after requesting a replacement, the second plate was also messy and had a hair.”May 2025
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Mutton biryani Net −1
“I had a disappointing experience with Biryani of eat and drink restro. in al barsha Dubai. Ordered the mutton biryani and it was severely soggy as the rice was less and clumpy, and the masala was overcooked. Definitely not worth the price for the brand. Won't be ordering again, as the staff is so very arrogant that they say in next time tell that the masala must be less and told indian biryani is like that only , worst way of dealing and customer service.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had a disappointing experience with Biryani of eat and drink restro. in al barsha Dubai. Ordered the mutton biryani and it was severely soggy as the rice was less and clumpy, and the masala was overcooked. Definitely not worth the price for the brand. Won't be ordering again, as the staff is so very arrogant that they say in next time tell that the masala must be less and told indian biryani is like that only , worst way of dealing and customer service.”November 2025
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Nasi goreng dish Net −1
“Nasi goreng dish is just fried rice. Doesn't taste as indonesian restaurants.”
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“Nasi goreng dish is just fried rice. Doesn't taste as indonesian restaurants.”October 2023
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Shawarma Net −1
“Hi I hope the manger see this post Because isn’t the first time i order 2 shawarma and they give me this much pickles its better to stop giving to the guest like that hospitality not like that Take care of the guests and get good reviews”
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Critical review excerpts
“Hi I hope the manger see this post Because isn’t the first time i order 2 shawarma and they give me this much pickles its better to stop giving to the guest like that hospitality not like that Take care of the guests and get good reviews”November 2025
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Pomegranate juice Net −1
“I ordered a large pomegranate juice and I received it with very light color, it was mixed with a high ratio of water and tastes like water with a pomegranate flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a large pomegranate juice and I received it with very light color, it was mixed with a high ratio of water and tastes like water with a pomegranate flavor.”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rush. Visit outside evening rush if timing matters; one review says service becomes slower during busy evenings.
Check bills. Check the total against the menu before paying, as one customer reported being charged more than the listed price.
Prefer dining. For more control over timing, dine in rather than ordering delivery; one regular reported wrong orders and waits approaching three hours.
Confirm spice. If you want less chilli, repeat the instruction when ordering and check the dish, since one customer repeatedly received too much green chilli.
Check AC. Ask about the air conditioning before sitting down, particularly on hot days; several reviews mention an overheated dining room.
Use RTA parking. If you are driving late, look for the nearby RTA parking slots mentioned by a customer who visited at 11:30 PM.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Umm Suqeim St,Al Barsha 2، Near Lulu Hyper Market
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Biryani inconsistency
Biryani reviews include severely soggy mutton biryani and undercooked rice with cheap chicken gravy, so quality can vary.
Slow service
Several customers report long waits, forgotten dishes and delayed deliveries, including an order still pending after an hour.
Billing issues
One customer says staff repeatedly charged more than the menu price and responded with excuses when questioned.
AC problems
Multiple reviews mention a hot dining room because the air conditioning was not working.
Hygiene lapses
A mixed-charcoal order arrived on messy plates twice, with a hair found on the replacement plate.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 12
Chiku + Mango Shake
“It just costs you AED 12, which is fair price for that shake”Google review · June 2024
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The Bottom Line
Eat and Drink Restaurant in Al Barsha is a casual Indian restaurant for a quick meal, takeaway or delivery. The clearest draws in the reviews are mutton soup, grilled or charcoal chicken, shawarma and fresh juices. A customer described the green-chilli and pepper charcoal chicken as tender and juicy, while another liked the grilled chicken with hummus, muttabal, salad and khubus.
Value is part of the appeal: reviews call the menu reasonably priced, and one customer praised the large natural juices. The Chiku + Mango Shake was also described as good value at AED 12. There are family sitting areas, and one late-night visitor found plenty of RTA parking nearby.
The restaurant is more casual and functional than polished, with takeaway appearing to be a common use. Quality and service are uneven. Biryani has drawn particularly sharp criticism for soggy rice, overcooked masala and undercooked rice in separate orders.
Delivery reviews mention wrong or cold food, long delays and missed instructions, so dining in may be safer when timing matters. Evening service can slow during rush periods. Check the bill against the menu, ask about the AC before sitting down, and note that reviews have also raised concerns about messy plates, cleanliness and an overheated dining room.