Burgers
Juicy, flavorful burgers are the main draw, with the Billionaire and Smoklahoma receiving especially strong feedback.
FLAVE by Chef Wali - Burger Bistro Wasl
Jumeirah
FLAVE by Chef Wali is a small, chic burger bistro in Jumeirah, with a menu that reaches beyond burgers into wings, salads and sandwiches. Reviews repeatedly point to the Billionaire Burger and corn salad as standout orders, with a relaxed atmosphere and attentive service adding to the appeal.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
6,366 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Corn Salad
The corn salad is a standout for many guests; one reviewer said they could have eaten four more bowls.
Chicken Wings
The chicken and chef wings are repeatedly praised, including by guests who found other dishes less memorable.
Warm Service
Reviews often describe the team as friendly, attentive and quick to respond, with service making visits feel welcoming.
Atmosphere
The restaurant has a cozy, soothing atmosphere that suits meals with friends, family or a partner.
Fresh Cooking
Guests mention fresh ingredients, careful presentation and food arriving quickly on some visits.
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor seating is specifically appreciated during Dubai’s winter season.
What to Eat at FLAVE by Chef Wali - Burger Bistro Wasl 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 FLAVE by Chef Wali - Burger Bistro Wasl, 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 FLAVE by Chef Wali - Burger Bistro Wasl, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Corn salad Net +8
“The absolute standout for me was the corn salad. It completely exceeded my expectations, and I genuinely could’ve eaten four more bowls…. it was THAT good. It’s the one thing I’ll definitely be coming back for.”
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Review excerpts
“The absolute standout for me was the corn salad. It completely exceeded my expectations, and I genuinely could’ve eaten four more bowls…. it was THAT good. It’s the one thing I’ll definitely be coming back for.”July 2026
“The truffle fries were insane, the corn salad was delicious, and the mozzarella sticks were wow.”June 2026
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Mozzarella sticks Net +4
“We also tried the mozzarella sticks, which were really good.”
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Review excerpts
“We also tried the mozzarella sticks, which were really good.”July 2026
“The food was great too — the corn salad is a must-try, and the mozzarella sticks were perfect. Highly recommend!”December 2025
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Billionaire burger Net +3
“For mains, we had the Smoklahoma Smashed Burger, J.B.O Smash, and two Billionaire burgers — all were good, but the Smoklahoma was juicy, flavorful, and my favorite. I’ll definitely come back for the same starter and Smoklahoma Burger!”
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Review excerpts
“For mains, we had the Smoklahoma Smashed Burger, J.B.O Smash, and two Billionaire burgers — all were good, but the Smoklahoma was juicy, flavorful, and my favorite. I’ll definitely come back for the same starter and Smoklahoma Burger!”November 2025
“The food was GREAT! We ordered the billionaire burger, wagyu sando, mozzarella sticks, halloumi sticks, buffalo wings, corn salad and messy fries. Every single dish was amazing.”July 2026
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Smoklahoma Net +3
“We ordered the truffle fries, corn salad, Smoklahoma burger, and the Flave Samyung, and everything was just amazing. Every dish was full of flavor, and we literally finished everything on the table 😍”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the truffle fries, corn salad, Smoklahoma burger, and the Flave Samyung, and everything was just amazing. Every dish was full of flavor, and we literally finished everything on the table 😍”December 2025
“Ordered Smoklahoma and Wagyu sando, -Smoklahoma 8/10 -Wagyu sando 10/10 Service was on point, thanks to Milly and the ambience was vibing! They also sell Alokozay cola which made me respect the place instantly! YES, totally recommended!”October 2025
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Truffle fries Net +3
“The corn salad and truffle fries are two of my fav dishes”
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Review excerpts
“The corn salad and truffle fries are two of my fav dishes”January 2026
“The truffle fries were insane, the corn salad was delicious, and the mozzarella sticks were wow.”June 2026
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Chicken wings Net +2
“It was a great experience! i love the chicken wings they served.”
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Review excerpts
“It was a great experience! i love the chicken wings they served.”July 2026
“We also tried the mozzarella sticks, and they were average not really worth ordering the best item by far was the chicken wings they were delicious.”May 2026
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Messy fries Net +2
“We had a good experience at Flave, from service by manilyn to the food we’ve had, as we tried their chicken and beef burgers aswell as their messy fries and chicken bites and it was all good, just one small comment the meat needs more seasoning specifically salt.”
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Review excerpts
“We had a good experience at Flave, from service by manilyn to the food we’ve had, as we tried their chicken and beef burgers aswell as their messy fries and chicken bites and it was all good, just one small comment the meat needs more seasoning specifically salt.”June 2026
“The food was GREAT! We ordered the billionaire burger, wagyu sando, mozzarella sticks, halloumi sticks, buffalo wings, corn salad and messy fries. Every single dish was amazing.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Wagyu sando Net +1
“Ordered Smoklahoma and Wagyu sando, -Smoklahoma 8/10 -Wagyu sando 10/10 Service was on point, thanks to Milly and the ambience was vibing! They also sell Alokozay cola which made me respect the place instantly! YES, totally recommended!”
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Review excerpts
“Ordered Smoklahoma and Wagyu sando, -Smoklahoma 8/10 -Wagyu sando 10/10 Service was on point, thanks to Milly and the ambience was vibing! They also sell Alokozay cola which made me respect the place instantly! YES, totally recommended!”October 2025
“The food was GREAT! We ordered the billionaire burger, wagyu sando, mozzarella sticks, halloumi sticks, buffalo wings, corn salad and messy fries. Every single dish was amazing.”July 2026
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Buffalo wings Net +1
“The food was GREAT! We ordered the billionaire burger, wagyu sando, mozzarella sticks, halloumi sticks, buffalo wings, corn salad and messy fries. Every single dish was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was GREAT! We ordered the billionaire burger, wagyu sando, mozzarella sticks, halloumi sticks, buffalo wings, corn salad and messy fries. Every single dish was amazing.”July 2026
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Chef spical wings Net +1
“For starters, we ordered the Corn Salad, Chef Spical Wings, and Animal-Style Fries. The salad and wings were incredibly tasty and highly recommended, while the fries were okay, nothing special.”
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Review excerpts
“For starters, we ordered the Corn Salad, Chef Spical Wings, and Animal-Style Fries. The salad and wings were incredibly tasty and highly recommended, while the fries were okay, nothing special.”November 2025
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Chef wings Net +1
“Very good food. Good smashed burger, good chef wings, average corn salad, it was nice but i felt it missed a kick. Fries were good too.”
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Review excerpts
“Very good food. Good smashed burger, good chef wings, average corn salad, it was nice but i felt it missed a kick. Fries were good too.”July 2026
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Chicken bites Net +1
“We had a good experience at Flave, from service by manilyn to the food we’ve had, as we tried their chicken and beef burgers aswell as their messy fries and chicken bites and it was all good, just one small comment the meat needs more seasoning specifically salt.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had a good experience at Flave, from service by manilyn to the food we’ve had, as we tried their chicken and beef burgers aswell as their messy fries and chicken bites and it was all good, just one small comment the meat needs more seasoning specifically salt.”June 2026
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Chicken burger Net +1
“We tried both the beef burger and the chicken burger and the chicken was definitely better the corn salad was okay but the onion flavor was too strong.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried both the beef burger and the chicken burger and the chicken was definitely better the corn salad was okay but the onion flavor was too strong.”May 2026
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Chicken flave sandwich Net +1
“The Billionaire Burger and the Chicken Flave Sandwich were both incredibly delicious, but if I had to choose one, I’d come back for the Billionaire Burger. The flavors worked so well together and it was easily one of the best burgers I’ve had.”
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Review excerpts
“The Billionaire Burger and the Chicken Flave Sandwich were both incredibly delicious, but if I had to choose one, I’d come back for the Billionaire Burger. The flavors worked so well together and it was easily one of the best burgers I’ve had.”July 2026
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Flave samyung Net +1
“We ordered the truffle fries, corn salad, Smoklahoma burger, and the Flave Samyung, and everything was just amazing. Every dish was full of flavor, and we literally finished everything on the table 😍”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the truffle fries, corn salad, Smoklahoma burger, and the Flave Samyung, and everything was just amazing. Every dish was full of flavor, and we literally finished everything on the table 😍”December 2025
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Halloumi sticks Net +1
“The food was GREAT! We ordered the billionaire burger, wagyu sando, mozzarella sticks, halloumi sticks, buffalo wings, corn salad and messy fries. Every single dish was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was GREAT! We ordered the billionaire burger, wagyu sando, mozzarella sticks, halloumi sticks, buffalo wings, corn salad and messy fries. Every single dish was amazing.”July 2026
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J.b.o smash Net +1
“For mains, we had the Smoklahoma Smashed Burger, J.B.O Smash, and two Billionaire burgers — all were good, but the Smoklahoma was juicy, flavorful, and my favorite. I’ll definitely come back for the same starter and Smoklahoma Burger!”
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Review excerpts
“For mains, we had the Smoklahoma Smashed Burger, J.B.O Smash, and two Billionaire burgers — all were good, but the Smoklahoma was juicy, flavorful, and my favorite. I’ll definitely come back for the same starter and Smoklahoma Burger!”November 2025
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Loaded fries Net +1
“The corn salad, loaded fries, and simple smash are all packed with taste and quality ingredients.”
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Review excerpts
“The corn salad, loaded fries, and simple smash are all packed with taste and quality ingredients.”October 2025
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Simple smash Net +1
“The corn salad, loaded fries, and simple smash are all packed with taste and quality ingredients.”
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Review excerpts
“The corn salad, loaded fries, and simple smash are all packed with taste and quality ingredients.”October 2025
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Wagyu burger Net +1
“Food was amazing. We had the corn salad, flave fries and the wagyu burger which were all 10/10.”
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Review excerpts
“Food was amazing. We had the corn salad, flave fries and the wagyu burger which were all 10/10.”February 2026
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Watermelon has a twist Net +1
“We tried the Corn Salad (Average) Watermelon has a twist (Good / Recommended if you like rose water and roasted nuts) mozzarella cheese (very good recommended) and Wagyu sando it was a unique dish but the taste of the bacon Jam was very strong you can’t taste the wagyu.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the Corn Salad (Average) Watermelon has a twist (Good / Recommended if you like rose water and roasted nuts) mozzarella cheese (very good recommended) and Wagyu sando it was a unique dish but the taste of the bacon Jam was very strong you can’t taste the wagyu.”December 2025
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Animal-style fries Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“For starters, we ordered the Corn Salad, Chef Spical Wings, and Animal-Style Fries. The salad and wings were incredibly tasty and highly recommended, while the fries were okay, nothing special.”
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What to Avoid (1)
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Beef burger Net −1
“We tried both the beef burger and the chicken burger and the chicken was definitely better the corn salad was okay but the onion flavor was too strong.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We tried both the beef burger and the chicken burger and the chicken was definitely better the corn salad was okay but the onion flavor was too strong.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Billionaire. For a first burger, consider the Billionaire Burger; one guest preferred it to the Chicken Flave Sandwich.
Order Salad. Add the corn salad: one reviewer called it the standout and said they could have eaten four more bowls.
Skip Fries. If you prefer very crisp fries, consider skipping the Flave Fries, which one reviewer found mushy.
Late Option. The restaurant may suit a late meal: a review notes it stays open until 3 am in Wasl/Dubai.
Allow Time. Allow for a possible wait and limited dining time, especially when the room is busy.
Choose Outdoors. If you are visiting in winter, consider the outdoor seating, which one reviewer singled out as a good seasonal spot.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dar Wasl mall - Al Wasl Rd
Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Soft Fries
Flave Fries and some other fries were described as mushy rather than crisp.
Uneven Welcome
One guest found the arrival awkward, saying the team did not welcome them and the dining-room vibe felt strange.
Small Portions
One review found the portions on the smaller side and tables quite close together.
Seasoning
A guest felt the burger meat needed more seasoning, particularly salt.
Unsteady Plates
One diner said the plates started spinning while eating because of their construction.
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The Bottom Line
FLAVE by Chef Wali is a compact burger bistro in Jumeirah where the clearest reason to visit is the burger menu. Guests particularly mention the Billionaire Burger, Smoklahoma, wagyu sando and chicken wings, while the corn salad has developed its own following. The setting is cozy and casual, making it suitable for catching up with friends, family meals or a relaxed date.
The corn salad is the safest add-on if you want to explore beyond burgers: one diner said they could have eaten four more bowls. The wings also receive strong feedback, and several reviews describe the burgers as juicy, fresh and full of flavor. Service is usually warm and attentive, with staff often praised for quick responses and a welcoming manner.
There are a few practical caveats. Fries are inconsistent: one reviewer found the Flave Fries mushy, although another praised fries for being crisp outside and soft inside. Portions can feel small, tables may be close together, and one review mentions a wait and limited dining time.
If crisp fries matter to you, consider skipping them. For a late meal, a review notes that the Wasl location stays open until 3 am; outdoor seating is also mentioned as a good winter option.