Falafel
Falafel is repeatedly praised, including a kaek sandwich with pickled vegetables and a crunchy, thin saj-bread version.
Falafel Alkofiya - Mirdif Branch - (فرع مردف) فلافل الكوفية
Mirdif
Falafel Alkofiya is a Palestinian restaurant serving Eastern cuisine in Mirdif. It is known for freshly made falafel and manakish, with outdoor seating for a casual dine-in meal and takeaway or delivery when the weather is less forgiving.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
457 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shawarma
Chicken shawarma is a strong choice, with reviews praising its flavour, speed and hot serving.
Manakish
The cheese and zaatar-and-cheese manakish are specifically mentioned as tasty options.
Outdoor Seating
There is an outdoor seating area, giving the restaurant a relaxed setting during Dubai's cooler months.
Quick Meals
Some diners report food being ready in about five minutes, while others describe fast, hot service.
Tea Service
Complimentary Arabic tea has been served alongside food, with pickles and fruit also mentioned by one diner.
What to Eat at Falafel Alkofiya - Mirdif Branch - (فرع مردف) فلافل الكوفية 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 Falafel Alkofiya - Mirdif Branch - (فرع مردف) فلافل الكوفية, 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 Falafel Alkofiya - Mirdif Branch - (فرع مردف) فلافل الكوفية, 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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Chicken shawarma Net +3
“Amazing food especially chicken shawarma and service.”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing food especially chicken shawarma and service.”March 2024
“The falafel is great and the chicken shawerma is excellent. But the service, friendliness, and generosity is on another level. Thank you! A definite repeat.”March 2023
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Manakish Net +3
“The most beautiful falafel And manakish restaurant in Dubai❤️❤️❤️👍”
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“The most beautiful falafel And manakish restaurant in Dubai❤️❤️❤️👍”June 2024
“The manakish where very nice especially the cheese one.”July 2023
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Stuffed falafels Net +2
“One of the best chicken shawarma, hummus, stuffed falafels, fattoush and pickles we have ever had.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best chicken shawarma, hummus, stuffed falafels, fattoush and pickles we have ever had.”March 2024
“Especially falefal, stuffed Falelfel , pastry , manakish. All were really tasty .”February 2024
Honorable mentions (10)
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Falefal Net +1
“Especially falefal, stuffed Falelfel , pastry , manakish. All were really tasty .”
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Review excerpts
“Especially falefal, stuffed Falelfel , pastry , manakish. All were really tasty .”February 2024
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Flafel Net +1
“The food was perfect with excellent service, I liked the Flafel and the Manaqesh was most delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was perfect with excellent service, I liked the Flafel and the Manaqesh was most delicious.”May 2023
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Halloumi sandwich Net +1
“And the halloumi sandwich really good.”
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“And the halloumi sandwich really good.”July 2023
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Hummus with meat Net +1
“I recently dined at Falafel AlKofiya and was delighted by the falafel and hummus with meat. Both dishes were outstanding.”
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Review excerpts
“I recently dined at Falafel AlKofiya and was delighted by the falafel and hummus with meat. Both dishes were outstanding.”October 2023
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Kaek falafel sandwich Net +1
“Had the Kaek falafel sandwich which was good and served with pickled vegetables.”
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“Had the Kaek falafel sandwich which was good and served with pickled vegetables.”April 2024
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Manakish cheese one Net +1
“The manakish where very nice especially the cheese one.”
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“The manakish where very nice especially the cheese one.”July 2023
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Manaqesh Net +1
“The food was perfect with excellent service, I liked the Flafel and the Manaqesh was most delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The food was perfect with excellent service, I liked the Flafel and the Manaqesh was most delicious.”May 2023
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Shakahuka Net +1
“If you crave shakahuka for dinner this is the place!”
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Review excerpts
“If you crave shakahuka for dinner this is the place!”April 2023
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Tabbouleh Net +1
“Best place for middle Eastern falafel, hummus, tabbouleh etc.. Staff are polite and attentive to customers. Food full of fIavour. Would definitely go there again.”
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Review excerpts
“Best place for middle Eastern falafel, hummus, tabbouleh etc.. Staff are polite and attentive to customers. Food full of fIavour. Would definitely go there again.”February 2024
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Falafel sandwich Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Their falafel sandwich is simply the best and to think that it’s only for 9 dirhams. So worth it!!”
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Review excerpts
“Their falafel sandwich is simply the best and to think that it’s only for 9 dirhams. So worth it!!”October 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Winter. Choose the outdoor seating in cooler months; one review says it is enjoyable then, but recommends pickup or delivery in hotter weather.
Check Orders. For delivery or pickup, confirm the order and contents before relying on it, as several diners reported delays or wrong items.
Ask Availability. If visiting just after opening, check whether shawarma and other breakfast items are ready before ordering.
Add Shata. Ask for shata if you like heat; one diner added the spicy red pepper paste and praised the green sauce served alongside.
Check Sauces. Ask whether sauces are included with your order, since a returning customer reported that they were no longer routinely provided.
Plan the visit
Practical details
83rd St
Mirdif, Dubai
Common Concerns
Order Delays
Delivery reliability is uneven: one breakfast order took over an hour, while another was delayed more than 30 minutes.
Order Accuracy
Several reviews report wrong or incomplete orders, including repeated mistakes across three orders.
Limited Seating
Seating can be restrictive: one review found only one indoor table, with the remaining setup outdoors.
No Restroom
A diner reported that the restaurant lacks restroom facilities.
Inconsistent Service
Service and food quality have not been consistent; one diner reported dusty tables, heavy bread and poor hummus.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
9 dirhams
falafel sandwich
“Their falafel sandwich is simply the best and to think that it’s only for 9 dirhams”Google review · October 2023
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The Bottom Line
Falafel Alkofiya is a Palestinian restaurant in Mirdif focused on familiar Eastern breakfast and street-food dishes. Falafel is the clearest draw, especially the falafel sandwich, kaek falafel sandwich and stuffed falafel. The cheese manakish also gets specific praise, while chicken shawarma, hummus and fattah round out the menu for a fuller meal.
Prices are described as affordable, and one customer found the falafel sandwich filling at 9 dirhams. Portions and packaging have generally been well received. Complimentary Arabic tea, pickles and fruit have appeared with some visits, adding a welcoming touch rather than being something to assume every time.
The setting is casual, with outdoor seating and very limited indoor space. It sounds most comfortable in winter; one diner specifically recommended pickup or delivery during hotter weather. A family of nine or more was considered manageable in one review, and another described the room as quiet enough for conversation.
Service is the main variable. Many customers mention friendly staff and fast preparation, but others report wrong orders, delayed deliveries, unavailable menu items and inconsistent table service. If ordering remotely, confirm the order and timing; for dine-in, check whether the dishes and sauces you want are currently available.