Persian cooking
Koobideh, joojeh and chenjeh are praised for being juicy, tender and well-seasoned.
FOOD BAZAAR
Umm Suqeim
FOOD BAZAAR is a Persian restaurant in Umm Suqeim serving Iranian comfort food in a richly decorated, family-friendly setting. Reviews especially point to its koobideh kebab and generous breakfast dishes, including kalleh pache and omelette sahraee, with an Iranian supermarket next door.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
792 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Several diners say the portions are large; one Zereshk Polo served two people with leftovers.
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe the staff as polite, attentive and welcoming, including careful table check-ins from management.
Persian décor
The interior is repeatedly noted for its Persian styling, artistic feel and welcoming atmosphere.
Live music
Some reviews mention live singing or a band on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Welcome extras
The meal may begin with complimentary lentil soup and a tray of fresh herbs, greens or cheese.
What to Eat at FOOD BAZAAR 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 FOOD BAZAAR, 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 FOOD BAZAAR, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Koobideh kebab Net +2
“We ordered Koobideh kebab and Masti kebab, and both were excellent.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Koobideh kebab and Masti kebab, and both were excellent.”May 2026
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”February 2026
Honorable mentions (29)
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Ash reshtah Net +1
“The food was excellent, I ordered Ash reshtah and Qorma sabzi, and they served me complimentary plate of greens with cheese.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was excellent, I ordered Ash reshtah and Qorma sabzi, and they served me complimentary plate of greens with cheese.”September 2025
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Chenjeh Net +1
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”
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Review excerpts
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”February 2026
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Creamy chou Net +1
“- Dessert time / Creamy Chou - 7 AED per piece: this is *Officially* the best Chou Puff I tried in UAE ; the cream mixed with chocolate gave a great result, the level of sugar don’t bother as it is discreet and the texture of the Chou itself is delicious. ⭐️ As French that grown surrounded by this Pastry type I have to said Bravo 👏🏻”
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Review excerpts
“- Dessert time / Creamy Chou - 7 AED per piece: this is *Officially* the best Chou Puff I tried in UAE ; the cream mixed with chocolate gave a great result, the level of sugar don’t bother as it is discreet and the texture of the Chou itself is delicious. ⭐️ As French that grown surrounded by this Pastry type I have to said Bravo 👏🏻”March 2024
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Iranian hotdog sandwich Net +1
“- Iranian hotdog sandwich - 16 AED : honestly the best hotdog I have ever eaten ⭐️ I don’t know the ones from New York (the city or hotdog) but the Iranian one is really tasty and great.”
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Review excerpts
“- Iranian hotdog sandwich - 16 AED : honestly the best hotdog I have ever eaten ⭐️ I don’t know the ones from New York (the city or hotdog) but the Iranian one is really tasty and great.”March 2024
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Joojeh kebab Net +1
“- Joojeh Kebab / with Saffron rice - 55 AED : this chicken kebab marinated in saffron was really good, as it is difficult to find tasty Joojeh nowadays. The saffron rice on side was really soft and tasty too. Not my number one Joojeh but can be easily in my top 5 in Dubai ; also, it might be bit expensive for this meal, due to the adding of rice, but consider that the rice feed 2 adults, so at the end, it is worthy to take 1 to share.”
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Review excerpts
“- Joojeh Kebab / with Saffron rice - 55 AED : this chicken kebab marinated in saffron was really good, as it is difficult to find tasty Joojeh nowadays. The saffron rice on side was really soft and tasty too. Not my number one Joojeh but can be easily in my top 5 in Dubai ; also, it might be bit expensive for this meal, due to the adding of rice, but consider that the rice feed 2 adults, so at the end, it is worthy to take 1 to share.”March 2024
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Joojeh(chicken) Net +1
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”
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Review excerpts
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”February 2026
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Kala bacha Net +1
“Excellent place for Iranian food, especially kala bacha, very delicious food , the service was amazing, nice atmosphere, the staff was very friendly and helpful especially Mr. Raj, who takes care of us 😀”
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“Excellent place for Iranian food, especially kala bacha, very delicious food , the service was amazing, nice atmosphere, the staff was very friendly and helpful especially Mr. Raj, who takes care of us 😀”October 2024
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Kalleh pache Net +1
“This is our regular spot every week for breakfast, me and my friends coming here after a fresh morning run for an amazing and delicious Persian breakfast specially kalleh pache and omelette sahraee which makes you stronger than ever.”
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“This is our regular spot every week for breakfast, me and my friends coming here after a fresh morning run for an amazing and delicious Persian breakfast specially kalleh pache and omelette sahraee which makes you stronger than ever.”April 2026
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Lamb neck Net +1
“Absolutely delicious food. We had the mixed grill for 2 and the lamb neck. The best Iranian food I’ve had in a while.”
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“Absolutely delicious food. We had the mixed grill for 2 and the lamb neck. The best Iranian food I’ve had in a while.”April 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“They welcomed us with lentil soup at the beginning, which was a really nice touch.”
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“They welcomed us with lentil soup at the beginning, which was a really nice touch.”May 2026
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Lentils soup Net +1
“let’s get down to basics and talk about the culinary adventure 🤩 our lunch was composed of a welcome tasty lentils soup, offered by the house and followed by :”
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“let’s get down to basics and talk about the culinary adventure 🤩 our lunch was composed of a welcome tasty lentils soup, offered by the house and followed by :”March 2024
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Masti kebab Net +1
“We ordered Koobideh kebab and Masti kebab, and both were excellent.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Koobideh kebab and Masti kebab, and both were excellent.”May 2026
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Mixed grill for 2 Net +1
“Absolutely delicious food. We had the mixed grill for 2 and the lamb neck. The best Iranian food I’ve had in a while.”
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“Absolutely delicious food. We had the mixed grill for 2 and the lamb neck. The best Iranian food I’ve had in a while.”April 2026
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Noodles Net +1
“Tasty noodles with good flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“Tasty noodles with good flavor.”May 2026
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Omelette sahraee Net +1
“This is our regular spot every week for breakfast, me and my friends coming here after a fresh morning run for an amazing and delicious Persian breakfast specially kalleh pache and omelette sahraee which makes you stronger than ever.”
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Review excerpts
“This is our regular spot every week for breakfast, me and my friends coming here after a fresh morning run for an amazing and delicious Persian breakfast specially kalleh pache and omelette sahraee which makes you stronger than ever.”April 2026
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Pizza Net +1
“Only thing the food wasn’t the best, Koobideh was dry but the pizza was not bad. Didn’t like the fact that I had to get the rice separately to my Koobideh, as a Persian it’s a bit weird.”
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Review excerpts
“Only thing the food wasn’t the best, Koobideh was dry but the pizza was not bad. Didn’t like the fact that I had to get the rice separately to my Koobideh, as a Persian it’s a bit weird.”March 2025
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Qorma sabzi Net +1
“The food was excellent, I ordered Ash reshtah and Qorma sabzi, and they served me complimentary plate of greens with cheese.”
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“The food was excellent, I ordered Ash reshtah and Qorma sabzi, and they served me complimentary plate of greens with cheese.”September 2025
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Resh cheese Net +1
“Especially resh cheese and jams are the best.”
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Review excerpts
“Especially resh cheese and jams are the best.”October 2025
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Saffron ice cream Net +1
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”
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Review excerpts
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”February 2026
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Saffron rice Net +1
“- Joojeh Kebab / with Saffron rice - 55 AED : this chicken kebab marinated in saffron was really good, as it is difficult to find tasty Joojeh nowadays. The saffron rice on side was really soft and tasty too. Not my number one Joojeh but can be easily in my top 5 in Dubai ; also, it might be bit expensive for this meal, due to the adding of rice, but consider that the rice feed 2 adults, so at the end, it is worthy to take 1 to share.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“- Joojeh Kebab / with Saffron rice - 55 AED : this chicken kebab marinated in saffron was really good, as it is difficult to find tasty Joojeh nowadays. The saffron rice on side was really soft and tasty too. Not my number one Joojeh but can be easily in my top 5 in Dubai ; also, it might be bit expensive for this meal, due to the adding of rice, but consider that the rice feed 2 adults, so at the end, it is worthy to take 1 to share.”March 2024
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Tahchin morgh Net +1
“The place is beautiful, the food is amazing, and the service is outstanding. Highly recommended. The Tahchin Morgh is super delicious. Everything is 🤩”
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“The place is beautiful, the food is amazing, and the service is outstanding. Highly recommended. The Tahchin Morgh is super delicious. Everything is 🤩”March 2025
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Tasting tray Net +1
“It has a pleasant atmosphere and in terms of food, I didn't like the soup, the tasting tray was very tasty, I didn't like the grilled kebab and the kubideh.”
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Review excerpts
“It has a pleasant atmosphere and in terms of food, I didn't like the soup, the tasting tray was very tasty, I didn't like the grilled kebab and the kubideh.”December 2025
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Vaziri Net +1
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”
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Review excerpts
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”February 2026
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Yoghurt and cucumber (maasto khiaar) Net +1
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Vaziri is enough for 4 people + Interior design is eye catching + Kebab Kubideh is delicious and juicy + Joojeh(chicken) is good + Chenjeh was tasty and not dried at all + Yoghurt and Cucumber (maasto khiaar) was different but good + Nice staff + Totally fair price for such a high quality + Saffron ice cream was super good”February 2026
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Appetizer platter Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“This charming Iranian restaurant boasts beautiful decor, but unfortunately, the food was just average. We tried a variety of dishes, including Ash Sherazi, an appetizer platter, Ghormeh Sabzi stew, Gheimeh Sibzamini stew, and the Darbari tray. The prices were reasonable, though.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Ash sherazi Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“This charming Iranian restaurant boasts beautiful decor, but unfortunately, the food was just average. We tried a variety of dishes, including Ash Sherazi, an appetizer platter, Ghormeh Sabzi stew, Gheimeh Sibzamini stew, and the Darbari tray. The prices were reasonable, though.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Darbari tray Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“This charming Iranian restaurant boasts beautiful decor, but unfortunately, the food was just average. We tried a variety of dishes, including Ash Sherazi, an appetizer platter, Ghormeh Sabzi stew, Gheimeh Sibzamini stew, and the Darbari tray. The prices were reasonable, though.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Gheimeh sibzamini stew Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“This charming Iranian restaurant boasts beautiful decor, but unfortunately, the food was just average. We tried a variety of dishes, including Ash Sherazi, an appetizer platter, Ghormeh Sabzi stew, Gheimeh Sibzamini stew, and the Darbari tray. The prices were reasonable, though.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Ghormeh sabzi stew Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“This charming Iranian restaurant boasts beautiful decor, but unfortunately, the food was just average. We tried a variety of dishes, including Ash Sherazi, an appetizer platter, Ghormeh Sabzi stew, Gheimeh Sibzamini stew, and the Darbari tray. The prices were reasonable, though.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Rose water herbal drink Net +1
“- Special beverage : everyone that love rose drinks should try the Rose Water Herbal Drink - 8 AED ; it is amazingly tasty ⭐️ The Botle is also for sale in fresh bazaar shop.”
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“- Special beverage : everyone that love rose drinks should try the Rose Water Herbal Drink - 8 AED ; it is amazingly tasty ⭐️ The Botle is also for sale in fresh bazaar shop.”March 2024
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Saffron tea Net +1
“- Saffron tea - 8 AED : very tasty, rich in flavors and no bitter at all ; no need to add any sugar, unlike many places where the bitterness of tea means you have to sweeten it to enjoy it ⭐️.”
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“- Saffron tea - 8 AED : very tasty, rich in flavors and no bitter at all ; no need to add any sugar, unlike many places where the bitterness of tea means you have to sweeten it to enjoy it ⭐️.”March 2024
What to Avoid (6)
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Chicken tahchin Net −1
“Most of the food tasted good except the chicken tahchin which felt a bit dry inside.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Most of the food tasted good except the chicken tahchin which felt a bit dry inside.”June 2025
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Dizi Net −1
“the soup is bad, Dizi is revolting and kabab tastes disgusting..”
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Critical review excerpts
“the soup is bad, Dizi is revolting and kabab tastes disgusting..”May 2025
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Falooda Net −1
“My second visit: Was okay, didn't like the falooda at all and wasn't happy that toilet was busy for long time by staff.”
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Critical review excerpts
“My second visit: Was okay, didn't like the falooda at all and wasn't happy that toilet was busy for long time by staff.”December 2024
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Ghoore bademjan khoresh Net −1
“But the biggest disappointment was the quality of Ghoore Bademjan khoresh which me and my family couldn't even eat one bite of it. The meat was very hard and super smelly.”
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Critical review excerpts
“But the biggest disappointment was the quality of Ghoore Bademjan khoresh which me and my family couldn't even eat one bite of it. The meat was very hard and super smelly.”February 2026
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Kubideh Net −1
“It has a pleasant atmosphere and in terms of food, I didn't like the soup, the tasting tray was very tasty, I didn't like the grilled kebab and the kubideh.”
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Critical review excerpts
“It has a pleasant atmosphere and in terms of food, I didn't like the soup, the tasting tray was very tasty, I didn't like the grilled kebab and the kubideh.”December 2025
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Sosis bandari Net −1
“However, one item (sosis Bandari) did not meet expectations, which affected the overall experience.”
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Critical review excerpts
“However, one item (sosis Bandari) did not meet expectations, which affected the overall experience.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check rice. Ask whether rice is included before ordering khoresh or kebab, as some dishes charge for it separately.
Go at noon. For a quieter meal, try visiting around noon, which one reviewer found less crowded and more comfortable.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to find a space, especially at busy periods, because on-site parking is limited.
Share rice. If ordering joojeh with saffron rice, consider sharing the rice: one portion was described as enough for two adults.
Try breakfast. Come hungry after a morning activity if breakfast appeals; reviewers particularly recommend kalleh pache and omelette sahraee.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Beach Rd
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Rice charges
Rice is sometimes served separately and charged extra with khoresh or koobideh, which surprised some Persian diners.
Order mistakes
One Iftar delivery missed several requested sides and sweets because of problems in the ordering system and kitchen.
Inconsistent dishes
Feedback varies by dish: some diners found sosis Bandari, soup, grilled kebab or chicken tahchin disappointing.
Parking limits
Parking can be difficult, with one reviewer noting there are not many spaces unless you get lucky.
Cold food risk
A reviewer advised turning on the air conditioning earlier so food does not cool down during the meal.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30 AED
Meat Koobideh
“- Meat Koobideh - 30 AED : such a great discovery with this Kabab plate”Google review · March 2024
55 AED
Joojeh Kebab / with Saffron rice
“- Joojeh Kebab / with Saffron rice - 55 AED : this chicken kebab marinated in saffron was really good, as it is difficult to find tasty Joojeh nowadays”Google review · March 2024
7 AED per piece
Creamy Chou
“- Dessert time / Creamy Chou - 7 AED per piece: this is *Officially* the best Chou Puff I tried in UAE”Google review · March 2024
8 AED
Saffron tea
“- Saffron tea - 8 AED : very tasty, rich in flavors and no bitter at all”Google review · March 2024
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The Bottom Line
FOOD BAZAAR is a Persian restaurant in Umm Suqeim where the draw is Iranian comfort food in an ornate, Persian-style setting. Reviews highlight juicy koobideh, tender mixed grills, Zereshk Polo and Tahchin Morgh, while breakfast regulars return for kalleh pache and omelette sahraee. Portions can be substantial: one diner said the Zereshk Polo left enough for two people with leftovers.
The atmosphere suits family meals and small gatherings, and some reviews mention live singing or a band on Friday and Saturday. Complimentary lentil soup and fresh herbs, greens or cheese may appear at the start of a meal. Service is commonly described as polite and attentive, although one delivery order missed several requested items.
An Iranian supermarket sits next door, though a reviewer found its produce pricey. There are a few practical caveats. Rice may be charged separately with khoresh or kebab, so check before ordering.
Parking is limited, and visiting around noon was suggested as a more comfortable, less crowded option. Food quality is not completely consistent: koobideh, soup, sosis Bandari and chicken tahchin each received some negative feedback alongside the many positive reports. Specific prices reported by one diner included 30 AED for Meat Koobideh and 55 AED for Joojeh Kebab with saffron rice; these are customer-reported examples rather than a current menu.