Mandi Quality
Mandi is praised for tender meat, fragrant rice and careful cooking, with both chicken and lamb receiving strong reviews.
مطعم فريج العين البرشاء للماكولات الشعبيه والمندي والمظبي Freej Al Ain Mandi Restaurant Al Barsha
Al Barsha
Freej Al Ain in Al Barsha is a casual restaurant for traditional Arabic food, with mandi and madfoon among the dishes customers return for. Reviews also point to harees, biryani and mixed grill, while seating is in the mall food-court area rather than a dedicated dining room.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
309 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Excellent Harees
Harees stands out as a repeat-order favourite; one customer visits the mall specifically to buy it.
Fresh Sides
Fattoush, salad and sambusas were described as fresh and tasty alongside the main dishes.
Tender Grill
The mixed grill platter was noted for well-seasoned, tender and juicy meat and chicken.
Good Value
Several reviews describe the food as affordable or reasonably priced, with generous portions noted by some diners.
Fast Service
Customers commonly mention quick service, including one work delivery that arrived in under 20 minutes.
What to Eat at مطعم فريج العين البرشاء للماكولات الشعبيه والمندي والمظبي Freej Al Ain Mandi Restaurant Al Barsha 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 مطعم فريج العين البرشاء للماكولات الشعبيه والمندي والمظبي Freej Al Ain Mandi Restaurant Al Barsha, 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 مطعم فريج العين البرشاء للماكولات الشعبيه والمندي والمظبي Freej Al Ain Mandi Restaurant Al Barsha got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Rice and chicken mandi Net +3
“Amazing food and service! Amazing rice and chicken mandi. The guys there are very friendly especially Nashwan and Hatem, a 10/10 service. They always smile and do their best to give this amazing service. A great place to have lunch.”
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“Amazing food and service! Amazing rice and chicken mandi. The guys there are very friendly especially Nashwan and Hatem, a 10/10 service. They always smile and do their best to give this amazing service. A great place to have lunch.”February 2025
“I recently dined at Freej Al Ain Restaurant and tried their chicken mandhi. It was an outstanding experience! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, seasoned to perfection with a blend of spices that made each bite a delight. The rice was light and fluffy, infused with the delicious flavors of the chicken and spices. The portion was generous and great value for money. The meal was beautifully complemented by a tangy tomato sauce and a refreshing salad. I highly recommend Freej Al Ain Restaurant for anyone craving authentic and delicious chicken mandhi. I will definitely be coming back.”June 2024
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Harees Net +2
“The food was very good, the meat was completely cooked, mandi was delicious and harees was excellent.”
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“The food was very good, the meat was completely cooked, mandi was delicious and harees was excellent.”July 2026
“Love their Harees It is so difficult to find a good one in Dubai but I specially come to this mall to buy from them!!”May 2025
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Lentil soup Net +2
“Very tasty and comforting food. The lentil soup was creamy and full of flavor, and the crispy chips with lime made it even better. Really enjoyed it 😋”
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“Very tasty and comforting food. The lentil soup was creamy and full of flavor, and the crispy chips with lime made it even better. Really enjoyed it 😋”May 2026
“The food was delicious, we had chicken biryani with laban and lentil soup, overall experience was very good, and the guy at the counter Nishwan was very helpful and friendly behaviour.”August 2025
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Mixed grill platter Net +2
“Ordered the mixed grill platter and it was very delicious! Meats and chicken were well seasoned, tender, and juicy. Would definitely order from them again!”
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“Ordered the mixed grill platter and it was very delicious! Meats and chicken were well seasoned, tender, and juicy. Would definitely order from them again!”May 2025
“Mix grill is tasty and good portion, and not pricey, but for a small bottle of water they charge 6 dhs.”May 2018
Honorable mentions (15)
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“The food was delicious, we had chicken biryani with laban and lentil soup, overall experience was very good, and the guy at the counter Nishwan was very helpful and friendly behaviour.”
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“The food was delicious, we had chicken biryani with laban and lentil soup, overall experience was very good, and the guy at the counter Nishwan was very helpful and friendly behaviour.”August 2025
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Fattoush salad Net +1
“Their Fattoush salad is also very fresh and tasty.”
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“Their Fattoush salad is also very fresh and tasty.”February 2025
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Hareesa Net +1
“Excellent hareesa and noori provided great service”
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“Excellent hareesa and noori provided great service”June 2026
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King fish grill Net +1
“Exceptional dining experience at Fereej Alain restaurant.Delicious food, especially the king Fish grill . The service was outstanding, thanks to Supervisor who ensured everything was perfect. Highly recommend!”
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“Exceptional dining experience at Fereej Alain restaurant.Delicious food, especially the king Fish grill . The service was outstanding, thanks to Supervisor who ensured everything was perfect. Highly recommend!”July 2024
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Laban Net +1
“The food was delicious, we had chicken biryani with laban and lentil soup, overall experience was very good, and the guy at the counter Nishwan was very helpful and friendly behaviour.”
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“The food was delicious, we had chicken biryani with laban and lentil soup, overall experience was very good, and the guy at the counter Nishwan was very helpful and friendly behaviour.”August 2025
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Lamb mandi Net +1
“The lamb mandi was amazing and tasty, the staff are friendly and polite, customer service is amazing”
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“The lamb mandi was amazing and tasty, the staff are friendly and polite, customer service is amazing”May 2025
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Lugeimat Net +1
“Love the food. Mandi is delightful, and the Lugeimat is absolutely delicious.”
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“Love the food. Mandi is delightful, and the Lugeimat is absolutely delicious.”February 2026
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Madfoon Net +1
“I ordered Mandi and Madfoon with both chicken and beef (Mandi Lahm, Mandi Dajaj, Madfoon Lahm), and all three dishes were absolutely amazing and full of flavor! The meat was tender, the rice was fragrant, and everything was perfectly cooked.”
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“I ordered Mandi and Madfoon with both chicken and beef (Mandi Lahm, Mandi Dajaj, Madfoon Lahm), and all three dishes were absolutely amazing and full of flavor! The meat was tender, the rice was fragrant, and everything was perfectly cooked.”February 2025
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Madfoon lahm Net +1
“I ordered Mandi and Madfoon with both chicken and beef (Mandi Lahm, Mandi Dajaj, Madfoon Lahm), and all three dishes were absolutely amazing and full of flavor! The meat was tender, the rice was fragrant, and everything was perfectly cooked.”
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“I ordered Mandi and Madfoon with both chicken and beef (Mandi Lahm, Mandi Dajaj, Madfoon Lahm), and all three dishes were absolutely amazing and full of flavor! The meat was tender, the rice was fragrant, and everything was perfectly cooked.”February 2025
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Majbus Net +1
“Superbly amazing food we have tried today Majbus it was so delicious and so tasty 😋”
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“Superbly amazing food we have tried today Majbus it was so delicious and so tasty 😋”February 2024
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Mandi dajaj Net +1
“I ordered Mandi and Madfoon with both chicken and beef (Mandi Lahm, Mandi Dajaj, Madfoon Lahm), and all three dishes were absolutely amazing and full of flavor! The meat was tender, the rice was fragrant, and everything was perfectly cooked.”
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“I ordered Mandi and Madfoon with both chicken and beef (Mandi Lahm, Mandi Dajaj, Madfoon Lahm), and all three dishes were absolutely amazing and full of flavor! The meat was tender, the rice was fragrant, and everything was perfectly cooked.”February 2025
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Mandi lahm Net +1
“I ordered Mandi and Madfoon with both chicken and beef (Mandi Lahm, Mandi Dajaj, Madfoon Lahm), and all three dishes were absolutely amazing and full of flavor! The meat was tender, the rice was fragrant, and everything was perfectly cooked.”
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“I ordered Mandi and Madfoon with both chicken and beef (Mandi Lahm, Mandi Dajaj, Madfoon Lahm), and all three dishes were absolutely amazing and full of flavor! The meat was tender, the rice was fragrant, and everything was perfectly cooked.”February 2025
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Meat biriyani Net +1
“Whenever i ordered they are always very respectful the young man is name noori i ordered the meat biriyani and i recommend it to Everyone Thanks alot noori for suggest the meat biryani 🤜🤛”
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“Whenever i ordered they are always very respectful the young man is name noori i ordered the meat biriyani and i recommend it to Everyone Thanks alot noori for suggest the meat biryani 🤜🤛”February 2024
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Meat mandhi Net +1
“The Meat Mandhi at Freej Al Ain Restaurant in Al Barsha Mall is an absolute delight! The tender, succulent meat infused with aromatic spices and perfectly cooked rice make for a truly unforgettable meal. The portion size is generous, ensuring great value for money. Coupled with the warm and welcoming ambiance of the restaurant, it's experience promises satisfaction. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic flavors and top-notch Middle Eastern cuisine!"”
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“The Meat Mandhi at Freej Al Ain Restaurant in Al Barsha Mall is an absolute delight! The tender, succulent meat infused with aromatic spices and perfectly cooked rice make for a truly unforgettable meal. The portion size is generous, ensuring great value for money. Coupled with the warm and welcoming ambiance of the restaurant, it's experience promises satisfaction. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic flavors and top-notch Middle Eastern cuisine!"”July 2024
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Sambusas Net +1
“We also tried the sambusas and salad — both were fresh and tasty.”
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“We also tried the sambusas and salad — both were fresh and tasty.”March 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Musakhan Net −1
“The (musakhan) was just fried onions, few shreds of chicken in a very thin bread! It wasnt nice at all, weak flavor as well, definitely needs to be improved.”
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“The (musakhan) was just fried onions, few shreds of chicken in a very thin bread! It wasnt nice at all, weak flavor as well, definitely needs to be improved.”January 2020
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Mutton mandi Net −1
“Very disappointing service. I ordered Mandi during Ramadan thinking they would give a good portion but they charged Dhs70 for mutton Mandi with a portion that was not even enough for one person. They gave salad portion enough for a small baby and the red sauce cup was half empty. Pathetic service and I will never recommend or order from here again. Made a big mistake by ordering from here Further update. I got a call from the Manager who said he will do anything to help sort out the issue and took my mobile because we had a joint call with Talabat. After that I never received any call. Please don’t waste your time and money. Food is bad, rubbish and small portion size. Instead of being generous during Ramadan, they are more stingy.”
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“Very disappointing service. I ordered Mandi during Ramadan thinking they would give a good portion but they charged Dhs70 for mutton Mandi with a portion that was not even enough for one person. They gave salad portion enough for a small baby and the red sauce cup was half empty. Pathetic service and I will never recommend or order from here again. Made a big mistake by ordering from here Further update. I got a call from the Manager who said he will do anything to help sort out the issue and took my mobile because we had a joint call with Talabat. After that I never received any call. Please don’t waste your time and money. Food is bad, rubbish and small portion size. Instead of being generous during Ramadan, they are more stingy.”March 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Use Food Court. Plan to eat at the mall tables in front of the restaurant rather than expecting a private dining area.
Check Portions. If ordering delivery, confirm the meat-to-rice portion and ask about salad and sauce quantities before paying.
Request Sauce. Ask for extra tomato sauce if you like a generous amount; one review found the supplied cup only half full.
Try Harees. Harees is worth adding to your order, especially if you are looking for a less common Emirati-style dish.
Order Mandi. For a first visit, chicken or lamb mandi is the clearest starting point from the repeated dish-specific praise.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall - 23rd St, First Floor, Al Barsha - in front of Food Court
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Portion Variation
Portion sizes are inconsistent: some diners found them generous, while others said the rice outweighed the meat.
Delivery Risk
One delivery review reported a late arrival and food that reached the customer cold.
Small Portions
A Ramadan order was criticised for being too small for one person, including very limited salad and sauce.
No Dining Room
There is no dedicated restaurant seating area; diners use the mall food-court tables in front of the counter.
Wait Mismatch
One customer was told 10 minutes but waited 20 minutes and received an item that was not ready.
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The Bottom Line
Freej Al Ain in Al Barsha is a casual mall-based restaurant focused on traditional Arabic food. Mandi is the strongest reason to consider it: reviews describe tender chicken or lamb, fragrant rice and well-balanced seasoning. Madfoon, harees, meat biryani and mixed grill also give first-timers useful alternatives, while the business says it handles banquets and delivery across Dubai.
The food-court setup is straightforward rather than formal. There is no dedicated dining room, so you use the mall tables directly in front of the restaurant. That works well for a quick meal or takeaway, but it is worth knowing before you arrive expecting a conventional seated restaurant.
Service is usually described as friendly, attentive and quick, and several customers mention hot, well-packed orders. Still, the delivery feedback is not uniform: one order arrived late and cold, while another customer waited 20 minutes instead of the promised 10. If ordering remotely, confirm the timing and check the portion balance.
Prices are generally described as affordable or reasonable, although one 2024 review reported Dhs70 for a mutton Mandi and 6 dhs for a small bottle of water. Portions also vary by experience, with some customers calling them generous and others finding the meat, salad or sauce insufficient.