Charcoal Chicken
Chicken charcoal is repeatedly praised, including a six-year regular who says the taste has stayed consistent.
Eat and Drink Restaurant
Al Wasl
Eat and Drink Restaurant in Al Wasl is a casual spot for shawarma, charcoal chicken and all-day snacks. Reviews also point to karak tea, outside seating and 24-hour food service, making it useful for a quick bite or a relaxed late-night meal.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
389 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Karak Tea
Karak is a strong draw, with one customer calling it among the best they have tried.
Outdoor Seating
The branch has outside and upper seating, giving diners an option to eat outdoors when the weather suits it.
Affordable Meals
Customers describe the food as affordable, with generous portions noted for charcoal chicken and meat hummus.
Late Hours
One review says the restaurant operates 24 hours, useful for sandwiches, tea and snacks outside regular meal times.
Meat Hummus
The meat hummus is described as creamy, richly topped with minced meat and substantial enough to serve as a meal.
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.
Food 10
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Charcoal chicken Net +5
“Must try the charcoal chicken. 24 hour serving food available here. Seating outside available”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Must try the charcoal chicken. 24 hour serving food available here. Seating outside available”May 2024
“The charcoal chicken is juicy, perfectly marinated, and grilled to smoky perfection – always served hot and fresh.”May 2025
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Mutton soup Net +2
“The Mutton Soup was equally impressive—rich, hearty, and soul-warming with tender chunks of meat in a perfect broth.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Mutton Soup was equally impressive—rich, hearty, and soul-warming with tender chunks of meat in a perfect broth.”May 2025
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Bone soup Net +1
“I come for the bone soup. Love it . This branch has outside sitting area and upper sitting area as well. Affordable price in downtown area”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I come for the bone soup. Love it . This branch has outside sitting area and upper sitting area as well. Affordable price in downtown area”October 2024
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Drums of heaven Net +1
“Honestly, I am eating regularly here and even after 6 years they maintain their food taste at best level. Specially Chicken charcoal and drums of heaven. Everyone must try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Honestly, I am eating regularly here and even after 6 years they maintain their food taste at best level. Specially Chicken charcoal and drums of heaven. Everyone must try.”February 2026
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Egg fried rice Net +1
“best egg fried rice”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“best egg fried rice”May 2026
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Egg paratha with chicken Net +1
“I often follow it up with their egg paratha with chicken, a comforting dish packed with flavor, ideal for any time of the day.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I often follow it up with their egg paratha with chicken, a comforting dish packed with flavor, ideal for any time of the day.”May 2025
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Fish and chips Net +1
“I had fish and chips which quite good and come with hamus, enough for one person.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had fish and chips which quite good and come with hamus, enough for one person.”March 2023
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Green chilli chicken charcoal Net +1
“The Green Chilli Chicken Charcoal at Eat & Drink is a fiery showstopper—perfectly grilled, smoky, and bursting with bold green chili flavor. Every bite packs heat and depth.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Green Chilli Chicken Charcoal at Eat & Drink is a fiery showstopper—perfectly grilled, smoky, and bursting with bold green chili flavor. Every bite packs heat and depth.”May 2025
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Meat hummus Net +1
“Their meat hummus is a standout – creamy, rich, and generously topped with tender minced meat, making it the perfect appetizer or even a meal on its own.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their meat hummus is a standout – creamy, rich, and generously topped with tender minced meat, making it the perfect appetizer or even a meal on its own.”May 2025
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Mutton grill tikka products Net +1
“One of the best Mutton and chicken Grill Tikka products in UAE.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best Mutton and chicken Grill Tikka products in UAE.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (2)
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Grilled chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Grill Chicken 🐔 Food good and sitting arrangement awesome. Location excellent 👌”
Positive 2Negative 2
Review excerpts
“Grill Chicken 🐔 Food good and sitting arrangement awesome. Location excellent 👌”February 2026
“Equally impressive is their grill chicken, which is well-seasoned, tender, and pairs wonderfully with their signature garlic sauce and fresh khubz.”May 2025
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Porotta chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Suggestion :- please use some good quality mayonnaise. The porotta chicken which i ordered had only the taste of that dirty mayonnaise. Food is just average. Hope i will not get sick”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 4
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Karak Net +3
“Nice Karak Chai with fresh snacks on the way to Jumeirah or Shk zyd road or towards Business Bay. Easy Parking, Masjid, Grocery and supermarket”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nice Karak Chai with fresh snacks on the way to Jumeirah or Shk zyd road or towards Business Bay. Easy Parking, Masjid, Grocery and supermarket”April 2026
“Nice karak tea and a variety of sandwichs”April 2026
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Eat & drink special Net +1
“The Eat & Drink Special was interesting.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Eat & Drink Special was interesting.”May 2026
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F3 special juice Net +1
“Sandwich and f3 special juice is very nice”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Sandwich and f3 special juice is very nice”February 2026
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Avocado juice Net 0
Mixed feedback
“OG cafeteria. But would definitely dine in instead of doing take aways. “Fresher” and tastier, really love the avocado juice.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“OG cafeteria. But would definitely dine in instead of doing take aways. “Fresher” and tastier, really love the avocado juice.”January 2026
What to Avoid (6)
Food 5
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7Up Net −1
“Well the problem is they don’t care if they make a mistake… I ordered chicken and rice before 6pm and received after 7:15 pm (they sent cold French fries instead of rice + hot 7up and cold food in general )”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Well the problem is they don’t care if they make a mistake… I ordered chicken and rice before 6pm and received after 7:15 pm (they sent cold French fries instead of rice + hot 7up and cold food in general )”September 2025
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Chicken and rice Net −1
“Well the problem is they don’t care if they make a mistake… I ordered chicken and rice before 6pm and received after 7:15 pm (they sent cold French fries instead of rice + hot 7up and cold food in general )”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Well the problem is they don’t care if they make a mistake… I ordered chicken and rice before 6pm and received after 7:15 pm (they sent cold French fries instead of rice + hot 7up and cold food in general )”September 2025
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Lamb chops Net −1
“- Lamb Chops - 👎🏽 - disappointment”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“- Lamb Chops - 👎🏽 - disappointment”October 2024
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Mutton tikka Net −1
“❌ Extremely disappointed with Eat and Drink. I ordered the Mutton Tikka and it was a complete scam. The portion was much smaller than advertised and the quality was absolutely terrible. Instead of proper meat, I was served nothing but chewy rubber-like pieces – old, tough muscles with no real meat at all. Completely inedible.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“❌ Extremely disappointed with Eat and Drink. I ordered the Mutton Tikka and it was a complete scam. The portion was much smaller than advertised and the quality was absolutely terrible. Instead of proper meat, I was served nothing but chewy rubber-like pieces – old, tough muscles with no real meat at all. Completely inedible.”October 2025
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Zinger matafi Net −1
“One of the worst experience in last 20 years in UAE and eating know zinger combos and burgers at eat and drink i order zinger matafi not cooked well hard as you can’t even eat and once I complained to the cashier he just laughed and said it’s ok and charged me for it. No courtesy at all I doubt I will ever visit them again.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“One of the worst experience in last 20 years in UAE and eating know zinger combos and burgers at eat and drink i order zinger matafi not cooked well hard as you can’t even eat and once I complained to the cashier he just laughed and said it’s ok and charged me for it. No courtesy at all I doubt I will ever visit them again.”October 2025
Drinks 1
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Aboodh drink Net −1
“I'm regular customer for the business bay branch from 9 month and my favorite is aboodh drink but from past 4 time the aboodh they are making with more water instead of milk . The widraw the quality from their drink and when I complain they are like madam this is the way we make . Am I stupid to have the same drink from long time and not able to get the taste? Too bad they lost their loyal customer today”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I'm regular customer for the business bay branch from 9 month and my favorite is aboodh drink but from past 4 time the aboodh they are making with more water instead of milk . The widraw the quality from their drink and when I complain they are like madam this is the way we make . Am I stupid to have the same drink from long time and not able to get the taste? Too bad they lost their loyal customer today”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Orders. For delivery, confirm the side and temperature when the food arrives; one order contained fries instead of rice and cold food.
Check Bill. Review the bill before paying, especially for karak sizes and quantities, as one customer reported unwanted upsizing.
Allow Time. Avoid visiting when you are in a hurry: reviews describe waits of 30 minutes and more than an hour for orders.
Try Dine-In. Dine in if freshness matters; one regular customer says the food is fresher and tastier than takeaway.
Use Outdoors. When the weather is comfortable, consider the outside seating; the branch also has an upper seating area.
Plan Parking. Parking is available, but allow for a fee rather than assuming it is free.
Plan the visit
Practical details
57V6+J5J
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Several reviews report long waits, including an omelet that still had not arrived after 30 minutes.
Order Errors
Delivery and takeaway mistakes include receiving cold food, fries instead of rice and incorrect dishes.
Inconsistent Food
Food quality is uneven: one customer found a zinger item undercooked, while another said the grilled chicken had become bland.
Billing Issues
A customer reported being charged for an unrequested karak upsizing and receiving two karaks instead of one.
Poor Responses
Some complaints describe staff as rude or dismissive, including a cashier who laughed after an undercooked order was reported.
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The Bottom Line
Eat and Drink Restaurant in Al Wasl is a casual cafeteria-style stop centred on filling, reasonably priced food. The clearest reasons to come are the chicken charcoal, shawarma and karak tea, while the meat hummus and avocado juice also have loyal fans. Food is reportedly available around the clock, and the branch has outdoor as well as upper seating.
The charcoal dishes receive some of the strongest praise. A regular customer says the chicken charcoal has held its taste for six years, while another highlights green chilli chicken charcoal and mutton soup. Meat hummus is described as creamy and generously topped with minced meat.
Karak is another reliable-looking order, with one customer calling it among the best they have tried. The experience can be uneven. Reviews mention friendly, fast visits, but also an omelet delayed for 30 minutes, delivery arriving after more than an hour, incorrect sides and cold food.
Complaints about rude or dismissive service appear several times, alongside reports of changing food quality. For a smoother visit, check the bill and confirm takeaway orders before leaving. Parking is available but paid, and dining in may be preferable if freshness matters.
Outdoor seating is a useful extra when the weather is comfortable.