Charcoal chicken
Charcoal chicken is repeatedly described as tender, juicy and well-marinated, with rice, salads, dips and naan alongside some orders.
Golden Tasty Restaurant
Barsha Heights
Golden Tasty Restaurant in Barsha Heights serves Turkish, Middle Eastern, Indian and continental dishes in a casual, comfortable setting. Reviews make it especially appealing for generous charcoal chicken meals, fresh naan and broad menu choice at prices diners consider good value.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
3,414 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large portions
Generous servings are a consistent strength; one charcoal chicken order was large enough to provide leftovers for the next day.
Good value
Several diners found the pricing competitive for Dubai, including a large charcoal chicken serving reported at 55 AED.
Wide choice
The menu suits mixed groups, with reviewers praising Indian, Asian, Italian, Turkish and Middle Eastern dishes in the same restaurant.
Warm service
Friendly, attentive staff are a major part of the experience, with reviewers mentioning quick service and helpful dish recommendations.
Family friendly
A family visiting with a two-year-old received specially prepared non-spicy dishes for the child.
Metro nearby
One review places the restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Internet City metro station.
What to Eat at Golden Tasty 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 Golden Tasty Restaurant, 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.
These items at Golden Tasty Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Charcoal chicken Net +3
“Charcoal chicken was tender and juicy.”
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“Charcoal chicken was tender and juicy.”May 2026
“We shared the charchoal chicken, which was perfectly marinated and was literally melting in our mouth.”December 2025
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Beef fillet Net +2
“- Beef fillet 44 aed, really nice meat with a great presentation show assorted with a tasty sauce. I can rate this as good as it was in 5* Turkish restaurant in Hurghada Egypt.”
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“- Beef fillet 44 aed, really nice meat with a great presentation show assorted with a tasty sauce. I can rate this as good as it was in 5* Turkish restaurant in Hurghada Egypt.”March 2025
“Nice freshmade and tasty food! We had charcoal grilled chicken,beef fillet and a veggie Curry,also 3 creamy and yummi milkshakes.”October 2025
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Butter chicken Net +2
“Golden Tasty is a hidden gem for authentic Indian cuisine. The flavors are rich, well-balanced, and freshly prepared — from the fragrant biryanis to the creamy butter chicken, every dish is cooked to perfection.”
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“Golden Tasty is a hidden gem for authentic Indian cuisine. The flavors are rich, well-balanced, and freshly prepared — from the fragrant biryanis to the creamy butter chicken, every dish is cooked to perfection.”September 2025
“We enjoyed the grilled chicken so juicy and butter chicken is so creamy.”March 2026
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Green chicken charcoal Net +2
“recommend:- green Chicken Charcoal Food 10/10 Atmosphere 9/10 Satffs 9/10”
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“recommend:- green Chicken Charcoal Food 10/10 Atmosphere 9/10 Satffs 9/10”March 2026
“We had ordered Green Chicken charcoal with chicken biryani , the rice was perfectly cooked, fluffy and infused with spices without being overwhelmed , The charcoal chicken was very tenderous , well marinated and juicy .”July 2025
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Hummus Net +2
“Even the complementary jalapeño sauces, hummus, salsa had excellent taste.”
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“Even the complementary jalapeño sauces, hummus, salsa had excellent taste.”May 2026
“Delicious meats, splendid hummus and shawarma.”January 2026
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Naan Net +2
“We ordered charcoal chicken, soup, dahl tadka, and naan — everything tasted amazing. Definitely recommend!”
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“We ordered charcoal chicken, soup, dahl tadka, and naan — everything tasted amazing. Definitely recommend!”April 2026
“orderd the chicken tikka and some naan to share with my brother and both were realy well done. the chicken was properly marinated and grilled, not dry at all wich is always a risk with tikka. naan came out hot and fresh from the tandoor wich made such a diference.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (23)
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Butter chicken with garlic naan Net +1
“We had the Turkish Mix Fillet, Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan and a Classic Saj, we enjoyed everything, it just hit the right spot!”
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“We had the Turkish Mix Fillet, Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan and a Classic Saj, we enjoyed everything, it just hit the right spot!”February 2025
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Charcoal chicken with rice Net +1
“I ordered the charcoal chicken with rice and this has been amazing. The meal was perfect, salad was fresh, chicken was juicy, rice was fluffyand full of flavour.”
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“I ordered the charcoal chicken with rice and this has been amazing. The meal was perfect, salad was fresh, chicken was juicy, rice was fluffyand full of flavour.”October 2025
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Charcoal grilled chicken Net +1
“Nice freshmade and tasty food! We had charcoal grilled chicken,beef fillet and a veggie Curry,also 3 creamy and yummi milkshakes.”
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“Nice freshmade and tasty food! We had charcoal grilled chicken,beef fillet and a veggie Curry,also 3 creamy and yummi milkshakes.”October 2025
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“We had ordered Green Chicken charcoal with chicken biryani , the rice was perfectly cooked, fluffy and infused with spices without being overwhelmed , The charcoal chicken was very tenderous , well marinated and juicy .”
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“We had ordered Green Chicken charcoal with chicken biryani , the rice was perfectly cooked, fluffy and infused with spices without being overwhelmed , The charcoal chicken was very tenderous , well marinated and juicy .”July 2025
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Chicken pizza Net +1
“We had an amazing night here. The tasty chicken rice with a yummy chicken pizza.”
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“We had an amazing night here. The tasty chicken rice with a yummy chicken pizza.”January 2025
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Chicken rice Net +1
“We had an amazing night here. The tasty chicken rice with a yummy chicken pizza.”
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“We had an amazing night here. The tasty chicken rice with a yummy chicken pizza.”January 2025
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“orderd the chicken tikka and some naan to share with my brother and both were realy well done. the chicken was properly marinated and grilled, not dry at all wich is always a risk with tikka.”
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“orderd the chicken tikka and some naan to share with my brother and both were realy well done. the chicken was properly marinated and grilled, not dry at all wich is always a risk with tikka.”May 2026
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Classic saj Net +1
“We had the Turkish Mix Fillet, Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan and a Classic Saj, we enjoyed everything, it just hit the right spot!”
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“We had the Turkish Mix Fillet, Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan and a Classic Saj, we enjoyed everything, it just hit the right spot!”February 2025
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Creamy pasta Net +1
“The Italian dishes were also impressive, especially the creamy pasta and well-grilled items.”
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“The Italian dishes were also impressive, especially the creamy pasta and well-grilled items.”April 2026
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Dahl tadka Net +1
“We ordered charcoal chicken, soup, dahl tadka, and naan — everything tasted amazing. Definitely recommend!”
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“We ordered charcoal chicken, soup, dahl tadka, and naan — everything tasted amazing. Definitely recommend!”April 2026
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Fried rice Net +1
“The Chinese food was flavorful and well-prepared, with really good fried rice.”
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“The Chinese food was flavorful and well-prepared, with really good fried rice.”April 2026
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“We enjoyed the grilled chicken so juicy and butter chicken is so creamy.”
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“We enjoyed the grilled chicken so juicy and butter chicken is so creamy.”March 2026
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“Their seafood options are equally impressive, with the grilled salmon being a personal favorite – tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.”
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“Their seafood options are equally impressive, with the grilled salmon being a personal favorite – tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.”March 2025
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Jumbo prowns Net +1
“- Jumbo prowns 60 aed, my wife rates these shrimps the best she had until now.”
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“- Jumbo prowns 60 aed, my wife rates these shrimps the best she had until now.”March 2025
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Mini pancakes with chocolate Net +1
“- we tried as desert some mini pancakes with chocolate which were really soft and melting into our mouths.”
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“- we tried as desert some mini pancakes with chocolate which were really soft and melting into our mouths.”March 2025
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Mutton biriyani Net +1
“- Mutton Biriyani 25 aed, really good for someone who likes spicy food.”
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“- Mutton Biriyani 25 aed, really good for someone who likes spicy food.”March 2025
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Mutton kebab with rice Net +1
“- Mutton kebab with rice 42 aed, this looks more like a portion for two persons, it is spicy and tastes amazing.”
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“- Mutton kebab with rice 42 aed, this looks more like a portion for two persons, it is spicy and tastes amazing.”March 2025
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Perfectly grilled steak Net +1
“One of the standout dishes is their perfectly grilled steak, which is cooked to perfection and served with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.”
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“One of the standout dishes is their perfectly grilled steak, which is cooked to perfection and served with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.”March 2025
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Rice with grilled chicken Net +1
“The rice with grilled chicken was super tender and perfectly seasoned, easily enough for two.”
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“The rice with grilled chicken was super tender and perfectly seasoned, easily enough for two.”December 2025
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Shawarma Net +1
“Delicious meats, splendid hummus and shawarma.”
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“Delicious meats, splendid hummus and shawarma.”January 2026
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Shawsrma meal Net +1
“I enjoyed very much. Specially recommeneded Shawsrma meal that only cost 32 AED”
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“I enjoyed very much. Specially recommeneded Shawsrma meal that only cost 32 AED”April 2026
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Turkish mix fillet Net +1
“We had the Turkish Mix Fillet, Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan and a Classic Saj, we enjoyed everything, it just hit the right spot!”
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Review excerpts
“We had the Turkish Mix Fillet, Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan and a Classic Saj, we enjoyed everything, it just hit the right spot!”February 2025
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Veggie curry Net +1
“Nice freshmade and tasty food! We had charcoal grilled chicken,beef fillet and a veggie Curry,also 3 creamy and yummi milkshakes.”
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“Nice freshmade and tasty food! We had charcoal grilled chicken,beef fillet and a veggie Curry,also 3 creamy and yummi milkshakes.”October 2025
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Coffee Net +1
“This was my 9th visit to Dubai and this place definitely made it into best spots to eat dinner or have afternoon coffee and snack.”
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“This was my 9th visit to Dubai and this place definitely made it into best spots to eat dinner or have afternoon coffee and snack.”November 2025
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Crystal juice Net +1
“Crystal juice was served fresh with melon and mango taste.”
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“Crystal juice was served fresh with melon and mango taste.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask advice. If the menu is unfamiliar, ask the server for a recommendation; reviewers specifically found this helpful for discovering the cuisine.
Visit weekdays. Try a weekday or off-peak visit if you want an easier table, since evening seating can fill quickly.
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking at peak dinner hours; one reviewer also reported free parking behind the restaurant.
Use the metro. Internet City metro is a practical alternative to driving, at roughly a 10-minute walk from the restaurant.
Share dishes. Consider sharing larger mains: one mutton kebab with rice was described as more like a portion for two.
Skip burgers. If choosing from the broad menu, note that one diner enjoyed the chicken but disliked the burger and fries.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights - Dubai
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Peak parking
Parking around the restaurant can be difficult during peak dinner hours, so arriving outside the busiest period may be easier.
Busy seating
Tables may fill quickly in the evening, and one diner found the indoor tables too close together when the restaurant was packed.
Bread inconsistency
One diner received bread made the previous day rather than freshly made bread, despite being happy with the rest of the meal.
Slow bill
A reviewer had to ask twice for the bill and eventually paid inside, even though the restaurant was almost empty.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
55 AED
large size option
“The portion was huge and the price was more than fair - we took the large size option which was 55 AED”Google review · December 2025
44 aed
Beef fillet
“- Beef fillet 44 aed, really nice meat with a great presentation show assorted with a tasty sauce”Google review · March 2025
25 aed
Mutton Biriyani
“- Mutton Biriyani 25 aed, really good for someone who likes spicy food”Google review · March 2025
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The Bottom Line
Golden Tasty Restaurant is a broad-menu dining spot in Barsha Heights, useful when a group cannot agree on one cuisine. Reviews mention Turkish and Middle Eastern favourites alongside Indian, Asian and Italian dishes. Charcoal chicken, chicken tikka, butter chicken, shawarma and fresh naan are among the clearest standouts.
The strongest pattern is generous, freshly prepared food at prices diners consider fair for Dubai. Charcoal chicken is often described as juicy and well-marinated; one large serving at 55 AED came with dips, salads and naan, while another chicken-and-rice meal was enough for two. Breakfast and fresh juices also receive positive mentions.
Service is usually quick, friendly and attentive, and staff have helped diners choose unfamiliar dishes or prepare non-spicy food for a two-year-old. The setting is described as clean, cosy and spacious by some reviewers, though it can feel crowded and noisy when busy. Tables fill up during evening rushes, parking can be tricky then, and one customer reported slow bill collection.
Internet City metro is about a 10-minute walk away; a reviewer also mentioned free parking behind the restaurant.