Shawarma rolls
The spicy shawarma roll is singled out as tasty and budget friendly, with one reviewer reporting a 6 AED price.
FARFASHA RESTAURANT
Al Karama
Farfasha Restaurant is an Arabic shawarma, Indian and Chinese restaurant in Al Karama. Reviews point to spicy shawarma rolls, charcoal chicken and a broad menu of filling, budget-friendly meals, though service and seating can vary.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
231 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Charcoal chicken
Charcoal chicken is repeatedly praised for its taste, with some diners describing the dishes as hot, fresh and filling.
Broad menu
The small restaurant covers several cuisines, and one regular reviewer says they have not been disappointed by any menu item so far.
Breakfast value
A regular breakfast customer describes the food as tasty, budget friendly and available with free delivery without a minimum order.
Helpful staff
Several reviews describe the waiting staff as friendly, attentive or accommodating, making dine-in visits more comfortable.
Fast delivery
At least one recent order arrived quickly and was described as tasty, showing delivery can work well on some occasions.
Malabari snacks
Malabari snacks are an unexpected extra option, and one regular customer enjoyed them alongside the restaurant’s other dishes.
What to Eat at FARFASHA 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 FARFASHA 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 FARFASHA RESTAURANT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Broasted chicken Net +1
“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”
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“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”April 2021
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Byriany Net +1
“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”
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“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”April 2021
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Chicken charcoal Net +1
“Today We tried their chicken charcoal.. Very nice in taste..”
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“Today We tried their chicken charcoal.. Very nice in taste..”January 2026
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Chicken pepper Net +1
“Food was excellent try their chicken pepper, dosa(Red chutney is fantastic) &chai”
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“Food was excellent try their chicken pepper, dosa(Red chutney is fantastic) &chai”March 2026
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“I had an incredible dining experience at Farfasha Restaurant . The food was outstanding, especially the chicken shawarma and chicken wrap – both were bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The staff were exceptionally polite and friendly, making the visit even more enjoyable. Their warm and welcoming attitude truly stood out. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for delicious food and top-notch service. I can’t wait to come back!”
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Review excerpts
“I had an incredible dining experience at Farfasha Restaurant . The food was outstanding, especially the chicken shawarma and chicken wrap – both were bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The staff were exceptionally polite and friendly, making the visit even more enjoyable. Their warm and welcoming attitude truly stood out. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for delicious food and top-notch service. I can’t wait to come back!”January 2025
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Chicken wings with rice Net +1
“I'm ordered chicken wings with rice after eating food they are served garlic sauce also”
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Review excerpts
“I'm ordered chicken wings with rice after eating food they are served garlic sauce also”March 2026
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Chicken wrap Net +1
“I had an incredible dining experience at Farfasha Restaurant . The food was outstanding, especially the chicken shawarma and chicken wrap – both were bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The staff were exceptionally polite and friendly, making the visit even more enjoyable. Their warm and welcoming attitude truly stood out. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for delicious food and top-notch service. I can’t wait to come back!”
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Review excerpts
“I had an incredible dining experience at Farfasha Restaurant . The food was outstanding, especially the chicken shawarma and chicken wrap – both were bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The staff were exceptionally polite and friendly, making the visit even more enjoyable. Their warm and welcoming attitude truly stood out. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for delicious food and top-notch service. I can’t wait to come back!”January 2025
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Dal fry Net +1
“Had porotta, egg fried rice, dal fry, dragon chicken and coffee. Everything was tasty. Good service as well.”
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“Had porotta, egg fried rice, dal fry, dragon chicken and coffee. Everything was tasty. Good service as well.”January 2024
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Dinner box Net +1
“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”
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Review excerpts
“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”April 2021
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Dosa Net +1
“Food was excellent try their chicken pepper, dosa(Red chutney is fantastic) &chai”
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“Food was excellent try their chicken pepper, dosa(Red chutney is fantastic) &chai”March 2026
Honorable mentions (10)
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Dragon chicken Net +1
“Had porotta, egg fried rice, dal fry, dragon chicken and coffee. Everything was tasty. Good service as well.”
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“Had porotta, egg fried rice, dal fry, dragon chicken and coffee. Everything was tasty. Good service as well.”January 2024
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Egg fried rice Net +1
“Had porotta, egg fried rice, dal fry, dragon chicken and coffee. Everything was tasty. Good service as well.”
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“Had porotta, egg fried rice, dal fry, dragon chicken and coffee. Everything was tasty. Good service as well.”January 2024
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Falafel Net +1
“Solid option for falafel and always fresh. Good value as most eating is in Bur Dubai. WIll keep going back.”
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“Solid option for falafel and always fresh. Good value as most eating is in Bur Dubai. WIll keep going back.”February 2026
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Falooda Net +1
“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”
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Review excerpts
“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”April 2021
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Mutton soup Net +1
“They also provide mutton soup along with the charcoal dishes, which is a nice touch.”
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“They also provide mutton soup along with the charcoal dishes, which is a nice touch.”January 2025
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Porotta Net +1
“Had porotta, egg fried rice, dal fry, dragon chicken and coffee. Everything was tasty. Good service as well.”
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“Had porotta, egg fried rice, dal fry, dragon chicken and coffee. Everything was tasty. Good service as well.”January 2024
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Sharwama Net +1
“Amazing restaurant with awesome ambience...all Indian cuisine available, arabic food all available, tasty sharwama with more quantity, grill chicken with, charcoal, incredible shakes, juice and mojito that will blow your mind away. Try to check it out folks! You'll love it...and if you're having a stressful day, just stop by and try their #KARAK TEA , Number 1 in Alkarama/bur dubai”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing restaurant with awesome ambience...all Indian cuisine available, arabic food all available, tasty sharwama with more quantity, grill chicken with, charcoal, incredible shakes, juice and mojito that will blow your mind away. Try to check it out folks! You'll love it...and if you're having a stressful day, just stop by and try their #KARAK TEA , Number 1 in Alkarama/bur dubai”April 2021
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Snack meal Net +1
“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”
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Review excerpts
“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”April 2021
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Spicy shawarma roll Net +1
“Tried their spicy shawarma roll and it was so good . 5/5 perfect and budget friendly also .”
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“Tried their spicy shawarma roll and it was so good . 5/5 perfect and budget friendly also .”January 2026
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Twister Net +1
“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”
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Review excerpts
“As for my wife and I, it's a 5 star ⭐ for us, I enjoy their tea, falooda, and we try their KFC type of chicken called Dinner box, twas amazing tasty and also spicy, we love the snack meal as well as twister, byriany not bad as well! Thumbs up and we have ordered for same broasted chicken multiple times from home. I recommend.this place,.Y'all should try it out,. amazing ambience.”April 2021
Drinks 4
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Chai Net +1
“Food was excellent try their chicken pepper, dosa(Red chutney is fantastic) &chai”
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Review excerpts
“Food was excellent try their chicken pepper, dosa(Red chutney is fantastic) &chai”March 2026
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Coffee Net +1
“Had porotta, egg fried rice, dal fry, dragon chicken and coffee. Everything was tasty. Good service as well.”
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Review excerpts
“Had porotta, egg fried rice, dal fry, dragon chicken and coffee. Everything was tasty. Good service as well.”January 2024
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Karak tea Net +1
“Amazing restaurant with awesome ambience...all Indian cuisine available, arabic food all available, tasty sharwama with more quantity, grill chicken with, charcoal, incredible shakes, juice and mojito that will blow your mind away. Try to check it out folks! You'll love it...and if you're having a stressful day, just stop by and try their #KARAK TEA , Number 1 in Alkarama/bur dubai”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing restaurant with awesome ambience...all Indian cuisine available, arabic food all available, tasty sharwama with more quantity, grill chicken with, charcoal, incredible shakes, juice and mojito that will blow your mind away. Try to check it out folks! You'll love it...and if you're having a stressful day, just stop by and try their #KARAK TEA , Number 1 in Alkarama/bur dubai”April 2021
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Mojito Net +1
“Amazing restaurant with awesome ambience...all Indian cuisine available, arabic food all available, tasty sharwama with more quantity, grill chicken with, charcoal, incredible shakes, juice and mojito that will blow your mind away. Try to check it out folks! You'll love it...and if you're having a stressful day, just stop by and try their #KARAK TEA , Number 1 in Alkarama/bur dubai”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing restaurant with awesome ambience...all Indian cuisine available, arabic food all available, tasty sharwama with more quantity, grill chicken with, charcoal, incredible shakes, juice and mojito that will blow your mind away. Try to check it out folks! You'll love it...and if you're having a stressful day, just stop by and try their #KARAK TEA , Number 1 in Alkarama/bur dubai”April 2021
What to Avoid (9)
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Aalu gobi Net −1
“Sometimes, you include French fries in the Aalu Gobi, which is not appropriate for the dish. Also, the quantity of food is often very less, and the taste is not consistent.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Sometimes, you include French fries in the Aalu Gobi, which is not appropriate for the dish. Also, the quantity of food is often very less, and the taste is not consistent.”October 2025
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Aloo paratha Net −1
“Very disappointed from this restaurant I order food on regular base but today I ordered the aloo paratha and what they gave they give maida paratha and they put French fries and cheese sauce on it seriously man and I asked to change this but staff is showing attitude I will not order again from this restaurant don't go for this restaurant we are paying for food it's not free their is no 0 star otherwise I will give 0”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very disappointed from this restaurant I order food on regular base but today I ordered the aloo paratha and what they gave they give maida paratha and they put French fries and cheese sauce on it seriously man and I asked to change this but staff is showing attitude I will not order again from this restaurant don't go for this restaurant we are paying for food it's not free their is no 0 star otherwise I will give 0”June 2025
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Chicken cuuka Net −1
“Very bad food in pictures is okay but but you eat you feel very bad i Oder there chicken cuuka is not cook well and than I complain to waiter he Take food go inside for one minute and come back is same chicken. Don’t go to eat this restaurant 😶🌫️”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very bad food in pictures is okay but but you eat you feel very bad i Oder there chicken cuuka is not cook well and than I complain to waiter he Take food go inside for one minute and come back is same chicken. Don’t go to eat this restaurant 😶🌫️”February 2023
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Chicken lollipop Net −1
“Giving this cafeteria 1 star because there’s no option of giving zero star today i ordered chicken lollipop which is usually bigger in size as it is made of chicken leg piece this restaurant is selling what i don’t know it doesn’t look like chicken at all very pathetic taste of the food im still in shock what type of chicken is this”
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“Giving this cafeteria 1 star because there’s no option of giving zero star today i ordered chicken lollipop which is usually bigger in size as it is made of chicken leg piece this restaurant is selling what i don’t know it doesn’t look like chicken at all very pathetic taste of the food im still in shock what type of chicken is this”March 2025
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Hummus Net −1
“I wasn’t a fan of their hummus, but everything else was enjoyable.”
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“I wasn’t a fan of their hummus, but everything else was enjoyable.”January 2025
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Maida paratha Net −1
“Very disappointed from this restaurant I order food on regular base but today I ordered the aloo paratha and what they gave they give maida paratha and they put French fries and cheese sauce on it seriously man and I asked to change this but staff is showing attitude I will not order again from this restaurant don't go for this restaurant we are paying for food it's not free their is no 0 star otherwise I will give 0”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very disappointed from this restaurant I order food on regular base but today I ordered the aloo paratha and what they gave they give maida paratha and they put French fries and cheese sauce on it seriously man and I asked to change this but staff is showing attitude I will not order again from this restaurant don't go for this restaurant we are paying for food it's not free their is no 0 star otherwise I will give 0”June 2025
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Mixed noodles Net −1
“The ambience is good but would not recommend what I had. Ordered mixed noodles and a strawberry smoothie. The mixed noodles was no where near one in taste and the chicken seems to have been borrowed from the shawarma or the grilled one !!! And the onion in the noodles was not fresh so it added a stale smell to the noodles.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The ambience is good but would not recommend what I had. Ordered mixed noodles and a strawberry smoothie. The mixed noodles was no where near one in taste and the chicken seems to have been borrowed from the shawarma or the grilled one !!! And the onion in the noodles was not fresh so it added a stale smell to the noodles.”March 2021
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Shawarma Net −1
“- Shawarma not recommended. It has a horrible mettalic smell and taste.”
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“- Shawarma not recommended. It has a horrible mettalic smell and taste.”December 2022
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Strawberry smoothie Net −1
“The ambience is good but would not recommend what I had. Ordered mixed noodles and a strawberry smoothie. The mixed noodles was no where near one in taste and the chicken seems to have been borrowed from the shawarma or the grilled one !!! And the onion in the noodles was not fresh so it added a stale smell to the noodles.The smoothie was also a disappointment- just crushed ice with some strawberry syrup too sweet to consume.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The ambience is good but would not recommend what I had. Ordered mixed noodles and a strawberry smoothie. The mixed noodles was no where near one in taste and the chicken seems to have been borrowed from the shawarma or the grilled one !!! And the onion in the noodles was not fresh so it added a stale smell to the noodles.The smoothie was also a disappointment- just crushed ice with some strawberry syrup too sweet to consume.”March 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Check freshness. Ask whether grilled or charcoal chicken was freshly cooked; one reviewer specifically warned that an older batch may have been reheated.
Avoid summer. If you plan to sit outside, consider avoiding the hottest months because a reviewer found the cooling ineffective.
Confirm orders. Repeat special requests and check the order before accepting it; customers report incorrect sugar instructions and substitutions.
Allow time. Leave extra time for delivery and follow up if needed, as one nearby order took an hour after several calls.
Try shawarma. The spicy shawarma roll is a practical budget pick, with one review listing it at 6 AED per roll.
Mind smoking. If you are dining with children or dislike smoke, check the seating situation first because one review reports smokers causing discomfort.
Plan the visit
Practical details
318 area 2A St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Poor cooling
Outdoor seating can be uncomfortable in summer; one reviewer said the air coolers seemed to blow hot air instead of cooling the area.
Service delays
Multiple reviews mention long waits, including a delivery that took at least 45 minutes locally and required repeated calls.
Inconsistent food
Customers report uneven quality and preparation, including fish that tasted off and chicken dishes suspected of being held too long.
Order mistakes
Reviews describe incorrect customisations and substitutions, including sugar added after a no-sugar request and fries placed in aloo gobi.
Smoking area
One diner reported being irritated by smokers and feeling suffocated while eating with children.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
6 AED
shawarma roll
“6 AED per shawarma roll”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Farfasha Restaurant in Al Karama is a casual Arabic shawarma, Indian and Chinese spot with plenty of choice. Reviews specifically mention the spicy shawarma roll, charcoal chicken, chicken pepper and dosa, while regulars also return for breakfast and filling full meals. The shawarma roll was reported at 6 AED, making it one of the clearer budget picks.
Food is often described as tasty, with charcoal dishes served hot in one account and malabari snacks available as an unexpected extra. Some customers also mention free delivery with no minimum order. Service, however, is uneven: several diners praise the friendly and accommodating team, while others report rude responses, cashier problems and long waits.
Delivery to nearby areas has reportedly taken 45 minutes or more, sometimes stretching to an hour after repeated calls. There are practical caveats for dine-in visits. Outdoor seating can become unpleasant in summer because a reviewer found the air coolers ineffective, and another complained about smokers making the area uncomfortable for children.
Food quality and order accuracy also vary, including complaints about stale or poorly prepared chicken, incorrect substitutions and ignored no-sugar requests. If ordering grilled food or making a dietary request, confirm the details and check freshness before settling in.