Grilled meats
The charcoal chicken and special mixed grill are repeatedly described as juicy, flavorful and well cooked.
Al Barsha
Eat and Drink Restaurant in Al Barsha is a casual, value-focused spot for a broad mix of Indian, Arabic and Chinese dishes. Reviews especially point to the grilled chicken and mutton soup, while takeaway and delivery make it useful for a quick, filling meal.
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The charcoal chicken and special mixed grill are repeatedly described as juicy, flavorful and well cooked.
Mutton soup is a standout starter for some diners, with one review calling it the best appetizer.
Several customers find the portions filling and the pricing affordable, especially for casual meals and takeaways.
Takeaway wait times are described as relatively short, and one customer found delivery quick and efficient.
The menu gives diners plenty of choice across different cuisines rather than focusing on one type of dish.
Check doneness. Ask for grilled chicken to be cooked through when ordering; one diner had to send it back for a second grilling.
Check portions. Confirm the serving size before ordering chicken dynamite, as one AED 25 portion was reported to contain six small pieces.
Allow time. Build in extra time for service and the bill, particularly if the restaurant is quiet but staff are not immediately attending tables.
Confirm payment. If buying inexpensive tea, check the current card-payment rule first; one review says cards were not accepted below AED 2.00.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 2:00 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 |
Service ranges from friendly and attentive to dismissive, including a delivery call that ended without resolving a missing spoon.
The chicken dynamite was described as six nugget-sized pieces despite a menu photo suggesting a much larger serving.
One customer found the grilled chicken undercooked and had to request that it be grilled again.
Customers have reported waits for service, food and bills even when the restaurant was not crowded.
A customer reported that staff did not intervene or provide management contact details after an unwanted touching incident.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
chicken dynamite
“We ordered a chicken dynamite for 25 aed”Google review · April 2026
The Bottom Line
Eat and Drink Restaurant is a casual Al Barsha choice when you want filling food without a formal dining setting. Customers come for grilled chicken, special mixed grill, mutton soup and biryani, with takeaway and delivery also part of the picture. The strongest reviews describe juicy, flavorful grills, fresh salads and portions that represent good value.
The experience is not completely consistent. Some diners report friendly, attentive service and quick food, while others waited 10 minutes to be noticed or another five minutes for the bill. Food quality can vary too: grilled chicken has been reported both as excellent and undercooked, while a chicken dynamite order was criticised for being six small nugget-sized pieces despite its menu photograph.
Shawarma and falooda also receive mixed feedback, and several older reviews found Chinese dishes or soups disappointing. For a smoother visit, check portion expectations and ask for grilled items to be cooked through. If you are ordering a low-cost karak or chai, confirm the dine-in, takeaway and card-payment rules before settling in.
The restaurant is more functional than polished, and reviews mention occasional air-conditioning problems, but it can work well for a quick, affordable meal when expectations are realistic.