Fresh Chicken
The chicken is described as fresh, well cooked and particularly good, including in grilled dishes.
Grill Basket Restaurant
Al Hudaiba
Grill Basket Restaurant in Al Hudaiba is a compact, multi-cuisine spot serving Indian, Filipino, Bangladeshi and Arabic-inspired food. Reviews make it especially worth considering for breakfast dishes such as upma and idly sambar, as well as fresh grilled chicken and shawarma plates.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
832 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shawarma Plates
One visitor from Singapore called the shawarma plate among the best they had tried, praising its juicy, tender chicken.
South Indian
Breakfast standouts include soft idly with sambar, dosha with chutney, and an upma that one reviewer rated their best.
Filipino Dishes
Reviews specifically praise the Filipino arroz caldo and sopas for their flavour.
Fast Delivery
Regular delivery customers report hot, neatly packed food arriving quickly, even during busy hours.
Warm Service
Friendly, attentive service is a consistent theme, with reviewers describing the restaurant as welcoming and homely.
Clean Interior
Customers mention a clean, comfortable interior and a notably hygienic breakfast experience.
Affordable Meals
Several reviews describe the food as affordable or reasonably priced for the area.
What to Eat at Grill Basket 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 Grill Basket 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 Grill Basket Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Arroaz caldo Net +1
“Came to know abt grill basket through my friend but my hope my expecatation they made my day yummy Philippino food arroaz caldo fantastic taste try sopas also guys u won't leave it, I swore service also superb manager waiter all one high grade guys wanna miss u”
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“Came to know abt grill basket through my friend but my hope my expecatation they made my day yummy Philippino food arroaz caldo fantastic taste try sopas also guys u won't leave it, I swore service also superb manager waiter all one high grade guys wanna miss u”May 2026
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Biryani Net +1
“Their biryani is exceptional — a must-try!”
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“Their biryani is exceptional — a must-try!”February 2026
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Chicken fried rice Net +1
“Wonderful chicken fried rice. I am talabt rider seeing many shops a day this guy manager treat me very lovey with tatsy food God bless you”
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“Wonderful chicken fried rice. I am talabt rider seeing many shops a day this guy manager treat me very lovey with tatsy food God bless you”July 2026
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Egg masala Net +1
“The egg masala was delicious.”
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“The egg masala was delicious.”February 2026
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Egg roast Net +1
“Always used to come here first time review giving best people with tasty food service makes more happy very very happy servic their dosha chutneye egg roast all nice”
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“Always used to come here first time review giving best people with tasty food service makes more happy very very happy servic their dosha chutneye egg roast all nice”June 2026
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Idly Net +1
“Idly sambar great taste try guys must try.. Great indian chef food awesome healthy soft idly.”
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“Idly sambar great taste try guys must try.. Great indian chef food awesome healthy soft idly.”July 2026
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Idly sambar Net +1
“Idly sambar great taste try guys must try.. Great indian chef food awesome healthy soft idly.”
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“Idly sambar great taste try guys must try.. Great indian chef food awesome healthy soft idly.”July 2026
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Masala dosha Net +1
“Grill basket made my day today , healthy masala dosha should try ….every one .”
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“Grill basket made my day today , healthy masala dosha should try ….every one .”June 2026
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Mutton Net +1
“The food was so delicious! The kababayans were super accommodating and even gave us free chai 🫖✨ My favorite was definitely the mutton — so flavorful and tender! Highly recommended!”
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“The food was so delicious! The kababayans were super accommodating and even gave us free chai 🫖✨ My favorite was definitely the mutton — so flavorful and tender! Highly recommended!”October 2025
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Paratha Net +1
“The paratha was the flakiest I've ever had.”
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“The paratha was the flakiest I've ever had.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (6)
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Shawarma plates Net +1
“We came all the way from Singapore, and this was one of the best shawarma plates we’ve had. The chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavour.”
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“We came all the way from Singapore, and this was one of the best shawarma plates we’ve had. The chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavour.”July 2026
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Sopas Net +1
“Came to know abt grill basket through my friend but my hope my expecatation they made my day yummy Philippino food arroaz caldo fantastic taste try sopas also guys u won't leave it, I swore service also superb manager waiter all one high grade guys wanna miss u”
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“Came to know abt grill basket through my friend but my hope my expecatation they made my day yummy Philippino food arroaz caldo fantastic taste try sopas also guys u won't leave it, I swore service also superb manager waiter all one high grade guys wanna miss u”May 2026
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Upma Net +1
“I went there and Ordered an Upma, a south indian breakfast. Even though I have had Upma from like a tonne of places, this was the best hands down.”
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“I went there and Ordered an Upma, a south indian breakfast. Even though I have had Upma from like a tonne of places, this was the best hands down.”June 2026
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Vada medhu set Net +1
“Used to visit grill basket quite oftenly, to be honest they are awesome guysz will sort out our worries thats what we need apart frm food, i like their vada medhu set its nice tasty, service 100℅ Marvel. Service outstanding”
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“Used to visit grill basket quite oftenly, to be honest they are awesome guysz will sort out our worries thats what we need apart frm food, i like their vada medhu set its nice tasty, service 100℅ Marvel. Service outstanding”June 2026
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Vada medhuvada Net +1
“red chutney yummyyy taste, vada medhuvada didn’t get d taste from any vegetarian restaurants that much taste”
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“red chutney yummyyy taste, vada medhuvada didn’t get d taste from any vegetarian restaurants that much taste”June 2026
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Veg biryani Net +1
“Even if you prefer a vegetarian diet, their veg biryani is absolutely delicious and worth trying.”
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“Even if you prefer a vegetarian diet, their veg biryani is absolutely delicious and worth trying.”February 2026
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Chai Net +1
“The food was so delicious! The kababayans were super accommodating and even gave us free chai 🫖✨ My favorite was definitely the mutton — so flavorful and tender! Highly recommended!”
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“The food was so delicious! The kababayans were super accommodating and even gave us free chai 🫖✨ My favorite was definitely the mutton — so flavorful and tender! Highly recommended!”October 2025
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Ice coffee Net +1
“There service is good and all the staff are kind and I always order here my ice coffee and it's good everytime 🤗”
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“There service is good and all the staff are kind and I always order here my ice coffee and it's good everytime 🤗”May 2026
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Lemon juice with ment Net +1
“The lemon juice with ment was ok.”
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“The lemon juice with ment was ok.”July 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Shawarma Net −1
“I ordered Shawarma,,, But it was not same what I expected. I didn’t like Shawarma too much.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Shawarma,,, But it was not same what I expected. I didn’t like Shawarma too much.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Bread. If you prefer traditional shawarma, ask about using normal bread; one reviewer felt it would have been better.
Try Breakfast. Breakfast is a strong starting point: reviewers specifically praise upma, idly sambar and dosha with chutney.
Consider Delivery. Delivery is a practical option, with one regular customer reporting hot food and neat packing even during busy hours.
Expect Compact. The restaurant is small and compact, so expect a more intimate dining room rather than a spacious setting.
Ask Guidance. If the broad menu feels unfamiliar, ask the team for guidance; a delivery customer says they patiently suggest new orders.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mina St
Al Hudaiba, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Shawarma Style
One customer found the shawarma unlike what they expected and preferred it with normal bread.
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The Bottom Line
Grill Basket Restaurant is a compact multi-cuisine restaurant in Al Hudaiba, with a menu that moves from Indian breakfast to Filipino comfort food, grilled dishes and shawarma. It is a useful place to consider when different diners want different styles of food without choosing separate restaurants. Breakfast is one of the clearest strengths in the reviews.
Customers mention soft idly with sambar, dosha with sambar and chutney, and a standout upma. The Filipino arroz caldo and sopas also receive specific praise, while biryani, grilled chicken and shawarma plates give lunch and dinner more range. Regular delivery customers say meals arrive hot, neatly packed and quickly, even during busy hours.
The setting is small and compact, but reviewers describe it as clean, comfortable and hygienic, with music and a relaxed atmosphere. Service is repeatedly described as friendly, patient and attentive. Prices are considered affordable or reasonable by several customers.
One caution is the shawarma format: a reviewer did not enjoy it as expected and felt normal bread would have worked better, so ask about the bread if that matters to you. Overall, it suits casual breakfasts, quick meals, takeaway and delivery more than a spacious destination dining experience.