Grilled Chicken
The grilled chicken is often described as tender, smoky and generously portioned, including a whole chicken meal with salad, Arabic bread and hummus.
Eat and Drink Restaurant
Jumeirah
Eat and Drink is a no-frills cafeteria-style restaurant in Jumeirah serving Arabic, South Asian, Chinese and Lebanese favourites. Reviews point especially to the original shawarma, grilled chicken and mutton soup, with affordable portions suited to a quick lunch, takeaway or casual family meal.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,220 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Original Shawarma
The original shawarma has a loyal following, including a customer who has been eating it since the 1980s and says branch quality remains consistent.
Fresh Juices
Fresh fruit juices remain one of the cafeteria's reliable strengths, with several reviews specifically calling the drinks refreshing or fantastic.
Menu Variety
The menu is broad enough for mixed groups, spanning Arabic and Chinese dishes as well as unusual sandwich combinations such as chicken tikka with Cheetos.
Budget Meals
Multiple customers describe the food as affordable and filling, making the restaurant useful for quick meals rather than occasion dining.
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. 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 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.
Food 3
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Mutton soup Net +2
“The food is fresh and cooked on the spot, and the mutton soup is genuinely one of the best you’ll find in Dubai — great flavor and incredible value for money.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is fresh and cooked on the spot, and the mutton soup is genuinely one of the best you’ll find in Dubai — great flavor and incredible value for money.”June 2026
“Nice ambiance. Good & quality food. Delicious 😋 must try mutton soup”June 2024
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Humus Net +2
“With the food yup order enough quantity of salad, humus and khubz are served!!”
Positive 3Negative 1
Review excerpts
“With the food yup order enough quantity of salad, humus and khubz are served!!”September 2019
“The charcoal and Mixed Grill were OK , Hummus was good, the quantity for the mixed grill at that price was exorbitant.”November 2018
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Original shawarmas Net +2
“Never lets you down. Excellent food. Value for money. One of the best original Shawarmas! Best part is that all branches food quality and taste is the same.”
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“Never lets you down. Excellent food. Value for money. One of the best original Shawarmas! Best part is that all branches food quality and taste is the same.”March 2026
“The first thing I crave when I come to Dubai. Amazing shawarma and Indian food and very affordable.”June 2022
Honorable mentions (10)
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Bbq chicken dinner Net +1
“Dropping by for a take away BBQ chicken dinner with all the usual extras is pure nostalgia as I used to drop by back in the early 90's when they were serving shawarma's outside!”
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Review excerpts
“Dropping by for a take away BBQ chicken dinner with all the usual extras is pure nostalgia as I used to drop by back in the early 90's when they were serving shawarma's outside!”November 2019
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Fried rice Net +1
“Especially the Biriyanis and fried rice are superb.”
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“Especially the Biriyanis and fried rice are superb.”July 2022
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Green chilli charcoal chicken Net +1
“We tried Green Chilli Charcoal Chicken and it was very tasty!”
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Review excerpts
“We tried Green Chilli Charcoal Chicken and it was very tasty!”February 2021
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Machine chicken Net +1
“The machine chicken is fresh and really good”
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Review excerpts
“The machine chicken is fresh and really good”April 2026
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Mixed grill non vegetarian Net +1
“Pathetic food, We visited the Jumeirah store and ordered 3 dishes, 1 Vegetarian noodles, 1 chilly paneer gravy with white rice and 1 mixed grill non vegetarian and the food was pathetic. Paneer didn't taste like Paneer, Noodles wasn't even worth eating and the mixed grill was OK.....”
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Review excerpts
“Pathetic food, We visited the Jumeirah store and ordered 3 dishes, 1 Vegetarian noodles, 1 chilly paneer gravy with white rice and 1 mixed grill non vegetarian and the food was pathetic. Paneer didn't taste like Paneer, Noodles wasn't even worth eating and the mixed grill was OK.....”November 2024
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Rotisserie chicken Net +1
“Today the roads have changed to a modern built up area and there's no more outside serving, now replaced with a delicious cabinet of rotisserie chicken!”
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“Today the roads have changed to a modern built up area and there's no more outside serving, now replaced with a delicious cabinet of rotisserie chicken!”November 2019
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Sulaimani Net +1
“It’s a 12 years old relationship with eat and drink .... that’s my time from bachelorhood to a family man in UAE...even after moving from Dubai to Ajman I still go with my family to their Al Wasl branch, my favorite outlet, to enjoy their scrumptious grill chicken with hummus, kuboos, green salads and mutton soup 😋 and at the end with that special aromatic Sulaimani !!!”
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Review excerpts
“It’s a 12 years old relationship with eat and drink .... that’s my time from bachelorhood to a family man in UAE...even after moving from Dubai to Ajman I still go with my family to their Al Wasl branch, my favorite outlet, to enjoy their scrumptious grill chicken with hummus, kuboos, green salads and mutton soup 😋 and at the end with that special aromatic Sulaimani !!!”February 2019
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Tandoori chicken grill Net +1
“Eat & Drink Restaurant never disappoints, and their Tandoori Chicken Grill is a must-try! The chicken is perfectly marinated with rich spices, grilled to a smoky perfection, and served hot with a side of flavorful hamoos garlic paste. It’s juicy on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside, and packed with authentic tandoori flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“Eat & Drink Restaurant never disappoints, and their Tandoori Chicken Grill is a must-try! The chicken is perfectly marinated with rich spices, grilled to a smoky perfection, and served hot with a side of flavorful hamoos garlic paste. It’s juicy on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside, and packed with authentic tandoori flavors.”March 2025
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Charcoal chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Chicken charcoal .Tikka .shawarma was amaizing Taste..”
Positive 1Negative 1Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“Chicken charcoal .Tikka .shawarma was amaizing Taste..”November 2025
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Mixed grill Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Had the Charcoal Chicken , Mixed Grill. The soup that comes along with it was the best thing that we had there, The charcoal and Mixed Grill were OK , Hummus was good, the quantity for the mixed grill at that price was exorbitant.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (10)
Food 10
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Beef schezuan Net −1
“I ordered Beef schezuan, and I received dried old beef with the last pieces of the day. That looked like dog food.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Beef schezuan, and I received dried old beef with the last pieces of the day. That looked like dog food.”September 2022
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Chicken mixed grill Net −1
“Worst food experience. We went to the jumeirah branch.we ordered a chicken mixed grill worth aed 50. We were completely shocked becz the quantity was very very less.. Garlic mayonnaise, fries was pathetic. The quantity of hummoos and mayonnaise was not even sufficient for 1person.the chicken was below average.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst food experience. We went to the jumeirah branch.we ordered a chicken mixed grill worth aed 50. We were completely shocked becz the quantity was very very less.. Garlic mayonnaise, fries was pathetic. The quantity of hummoos and mayonnaise was not even sufficient for 1person.the chicken was below average.”December 2024
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Chicken shawarma Net −1
“Hello gys this is chicken shawarma🤣😂. Very nonsense food quality here😤”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Hello gys this is chicken shawarma🤣😂. Very nonsense food quality here😤”January 2025
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Chickensoup Net −1
“I wanted to give them a second chance after the first order I ordered rice with chicken and cashew nuts. Instead of that I got tasteless chickensoup that I was supposed go pour over my rice.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I wanted to give them a second chance after the first order I ordered rice with chicken and cashew nuts. Instead of that I got tasteless chickensoup that I was supposed go pour over my rice.”September 2022
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Chilly paneer gravy Net −1
“Pathetic food, We visited the Jumeirah store and ordered 3 dishes, 1 Vegetarian noodles, 1 chilly paneer gravy with white rice and 1 mixed grill non vegetarian and the food was pathetic. Paneer didn't taste like Paneer, Noodles wasn't even worth eating and the mixed grill was OK.....”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Pathetic food, We visited the Jumeirah store and ordered 3 dishes, 1 Vegetarian noodles, 1 chilly paneer gravy with white rice and 1 mixed grill non vegetarian and the food was pathetic. Paneer didn't taste like Paneer, Noodles wasn't even worth eating and the mixed grill was OK.....”November 2024
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Fish biryani Net −1
“I usually rate the food if everything is perfect, but this time it was horrific experience when I ordered from jumeirah br a fish biryani which cost me 25 dhs and the fish was completely burnt and roasted which was no use”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I usually rate the food if everything is perfect, but this time it was horrific experience when I ordered from jumeirah br a fish biryani which cost me 25 dhs and the fish was completely burnt and roasted which was no use”May 2026
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Rice with chicken and cashew nuts Net −1
“I wanted to give them a second chance after the first order I ordered rice with chicken and cashew nuts. Instead of that I got tasteless chickensoup that I was supposed go pour over my rice.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I wanted to give them a second chance after the first order I ordered rice with chicken and cashew nuts. Instead of that I got tasteless chickensoup that I was supposed go pour over my rice.”September 2022
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Vegetarian noodles Net −1
“Pathetic food, We visited the Jumeirah store and ordered 3 dishes, 1 Vegetarian noodles, 1 chilly paneer gravy with white rice and 1 mixed grill non vegetarian and the food was pathetic. Paneer didn't taste like Paneer, Noodles wasn't even worth eating and the mixed grill was OK.....”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Pathetic food, We visited the Jumeirah store and ordered 3 dishes, 1 Vegetarian noodles, 1 chilly paneer gravy with white rice and 1 mixed grill non vegetarian and the food was pathetic. Paneer didn't taste like Paneer, Noodles wasn't even worth eating and the mixed grill was OK.....”November 2024
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Zinger shawarma Net −1
“I stopped by this place because I was hungry and decided to try the Zinger shawarma. They took about 10 minutes to bring it to my car, which was reasonable, but the food itself was disappointing. There was no garlic sauce on the side, the shawarma was pretty dry, and they barely cut it up — it was basically still one piece with just a few slices made into it. It also didn’t taste very fresh.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I stopped by this place because I was hungry and decided to try the Zinger shawarma. They took about 10 minutes to bring it to my car, which was reasonable, but the food itself was disappointing. There was no garlic sauce on the side, the shawarma was pretty dry, and they barely cut it up — it was basically still one piece with just a few slices made into it. It also didn’t taste very fresh.”December 2025
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French fries Net −2
“French fries were stale.”
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Critical review excerpts
“French fries were stale.”August 2024
“Worst food experience. We went to the jumeirah branch.we ordered a chicken mixed grill worth aed 50. We were completely shocked becz the quantity was very very less.. Garlic mayonnaise, fries was pathetic. The quantity of hummoos and mayonnaise was not even sufficient for 1person.the chicken was below average.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Availability. If visiting in the evening, ask what is still available before ordering; one review says half the listed dishes were no longer offered.
Avoid Rush. Visit outside busy periods if timing matters, since one customer reported waiting more than 90 minutes for an order.
Check Doneness. Check charcoal chicken before leaving or eating; a Jumeirah visit found it insufficiently cooked.
Consider Takeaway. For a quick meal, takeaway or grab-and-go may fit the setting better than a long sit-down visit; one reviewer calls it a basic no-frills cafeteria.
Allow Parking. Build in extra time to park during busy periods, as a long-time customer found parking difficult during rush hours.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Wasl Rd - opp. Safapark
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 3, 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 Quality
Food quality varies by visit: reports include burnt fish biryani, undercooked charcoal chicken and dry, overcooked grilled chicken.
Long Delays
Several customers report waits of an hour or more, including one order delayed for over 90 minutes.
Missing Dishes
Menu availability can be unreliable, with reviews mentioning bread and several listed dishes being unavailable in the evening.
Service Complaints
Some visitors describe rude or poorly trained service, while another says staff repeatedly ask for customer details on every visit.
Small Portions
Portion size is inconsistent: customers have called the food generous, but others found the mixed grill and accompaniments very small for the price.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30 AED
whole chicken, salad, Arabic-breed and hummus
“For 30 AED, got a whole chicken, salad, Arabic-breed and hummus”Google review · November 2024
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The Bottom Line
Eat and Drink in Jumeirah is a straightforward cafeteria for shawarma, grilled chicken, mutton soup and a wide menu that also reaches into Chinese and South Asian dishes. It suits a quick lunch, takeaway or casual family dinner more than a polished night out. The setting is basic, though some visitors describe it as clean and pleasant.
The strongest recurring recommendations are the original shawarma, charcoal or tandoori chicken, and mutton soup. One reviewer recalls eating the shawarma since the 1980s, while others praise smoky grilled chicken, fresh juices and affordable, filling meals. A whole chicken meal with salad, Arabic bread and hummus was reported at AED 30, and a mixed grill at AED 50.
Quality and service are not completely dependable at the Jumeirah branch. Reviews mention burnt fish, undercooked charcoal chicken, dry shawarma, small portions and unavailable menu items in the evening. Long waits have also been reported, including more than 90 minutes, so visiting outside rush periods is sensible.
Ask what is available before ordering, check grilled items for doneness, and allow extra time for parking during busy hours.