Shawarma
Chicken shawarma is repeatedly praised, with one long-term customer visiting for 6–7 years.
Green City Cafeteria - karama
Al Karama
Green City Cafeteria in Al Karama is a small, take-away-friendly cafeteria serving affordable everyday meals. Customers return for chicken shawarma combos and avocado juice, while reviews also mention ghee rice with kadala curry.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
104 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Value Combos
A shawarma-and-avocado combo was reported at 10 AED, while a chicken meal with sides was 11 AED.
Avocado Juice
The medium avocado juice was described as fresh, substantial and made with real avocado.
Kerala Meals
Ghee rice and kadala curry received a specific recommendation, with the reviewer also calling service quick.
Consistency
One regular customer said the food had stayed consistent over almost two years.
Friendly Staff
Several reviews mention polite, respectful or accommodating staff and kind management.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Takeaway. Choose takeaway if you want comfort: reviews describe the shop as small with limited seating and mostly take-away service.
Check Delivery. For delivery, allow extra time and check the order at arrival; one review reports hour-long delays and cancellations.
Check Bill. Check the bill before paying: one customer said two poori were charged as three, adding 2 AED.
Try Shawarma. The shawarma-and-juice combo is the clearest first order, repeatedly described as good value and tasty.
Skip Sugarcane. Avoid the sugarcane juice if drink quality matters; a review found it tasted like water and lime.
Inspect Drinks. Ask what is in the drink and check its preparation, given complaints about full-ice avocado juice and spoiled fruit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
14 Kuwait St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Fried chicken
Fried chicken has enthusiastic praise in one review, though another older review found it below par.
Fresh milk tea
Fresh milk tea and the shop’s snacks were recommended in a review, while another customer found the tea too sweet.
Common Concerns
Slow Delivery
Home-delivery orders were reported to arrive an hour late, with some orders cancelled by the cafeteria.
Cleanliness
Flies were reported inside and outside the shop, alongside concerns about maintenance and general messiness.
Limited Seating
The shop is small, with limited seating; one customer specifically asked for more space.
Uneven Service
Reviews describe rude counter interactions, poor complaint handling and very slow service on some visits.
Drink Quality
Juice quality is inconsistent: complaints include a watery sugarcane drink, excessive ice and allegedly spoiled fruit.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 AED
shawarma with avocado
“This place is a hidden gem for budget-friendly meals! I was impressed by their combo offers — like the shawarma with avocado for only 10 AED”Google review · August 2025
11 AED
2-piece chicken with fries, sauces, and coleslaw
“I also tried their 2-piece chicken with fries, sauces, and coleslaw for just 11 AED, and it was absolutely worth it”Google review · August 2025
about 8 aed
shawarma and a juice
“The place is cheap, thats the main thing, they give you a decent shawarma and a juice for about 8 aed”Google review · December 2021
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The Bottom Line
Green City Cafeteria is a small, budget-focused spot in Al Karama where shawarma is the main draw. You can order a chicken shawarma combo, avocado juice, or Kerala-style ghee rice with kadala curry. Several customers describe the shawarma as tasty, juicy and chicken-rich, and one regular says the food stayed consistent for almost two years.
Value is a clear part of the appeal. One review reports shawarma with avocado for 10 AED, while a two-piece chicken meal with fries, sauces and coleslaw was 11 AED. Another customer found a medium avocado juice fresh and filling.
The cafeteria also handles parcel and home delivery, although the small shop and limited seating make takeaway the more comfortable choice. The experience is uneven, so a little care helps. Staff are often described as polite and accommodating, but other reviews mention rude counter interactions, slow service and poor responses to complaints.
Delivery has reportedly taken an hour or been cancelled, and checking your bill is sensible after one poori overcharge complaint. Cleanliness and drinks deserve attention too: multiple reviews mention flies or a messy shop, while sugarcane juice, ice apple sarbat and some avocado drinks received poor feedback. Shawarma is the safer starting point, but inspect drinks and confirm your order before paying.