Strong döner
Döner is one of the safest first orders, with reviewers describing the meat as tender and exceptionally good.
HARPUT RESTAURANT (L.L.C)
Al Barsha
Harput is a Turkish restaurant in Al Barsha serving home-style dishes, kebabs and daily specials. Reviews repeatedly point to its lahmacun, döner and soups, while the renovated setting includes indoor and outdoor seating for a relaxed, unpretentious meal.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
753 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout soups
Kelle paça, lentil and tripe soups are repeatedly mentioned, with the trotter soup singled out as especially tasty.
Turkish flavours
Several Turkish diners and long-time customers say the food tastes close to what they have eaten in Türkiye.
Fresh cooking
A reviewer who watched the kitchen said dishes were made fresh to order, while another praised the warm bread and fresh vegetables.
Easy setting
The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, with convenient street parking mentioned nearby.
What to Eat at HARPUT RESTAURANT (L.L.C) 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 HARPUT RESTAURANT (L.L.C), 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of HARPUT RESTAURANT (L.L.C), 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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Lahmacun Net +5
“Recently re-opened with new decoration and tastes. Doner, lahmacun and paca soup are signature tastes.”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Recently re-opened with new decoration and tastes. Doner, lahmacun and paca soup are signature tastes.”April 2025
“The best lahmacun in Dubai.”August 2025
Honorable mentions (23)
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Adana kebab Net +1
“We ate here Adana kebab and pida. They were tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ate here Adana kebab and pida. They were tasty.”March 2024
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Ali nazik Net +1
“Ali Nazik: 8/10”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ali Nazik: 8/10”January 2026
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Doner with lavash Net +1
“Highly recommended the Kunafa with ice cream and the Doner with Lavash as it was so delectable.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Highly recommended the Kunafa with ice cream and the Doner with Lavash as it was so delectable.”November 2025
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Doner wrap Net +1
“The doner wrap and red lentil soup were good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The doner wrap and red lentil soup were good.”February 2026
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Donner pita Net +1
“I tried it 2 times soujok and donner pita for breakfast and it was so delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried it 2 times soujok and donner pita for breakfast and it was so delicious.”November 2025
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Fresh soft bread platter Net +1
“The fresh soft bread platter was perfectly baked and tasted so good with the dishes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The fresh soft bread platter was perfectly baked and tasted so good with the dishes.”February 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“Apart from that the Hummus is Turkish inspired and tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Apart from that the Hummus is Turkish inspired and tasty.”April 2024
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Kelle paça soup Net +1
“Also kelle paça soup is a must try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also kelle paça soup is a must try.”June 2026
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Kunafa with ice cream Net +1
“Highly recommended the Kunafa with ice cream and the Doner with Lavash as it was so delectable.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Highly recommended the Kunafa with ice cream and the Doner with Lavash as it was so delectable.”November 2025
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Lentil soup Net +1
“The lentil soup was rich, warm, and full of authentic flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The lentil soup was rich, warm, and full of authentic flavor.”February 2026
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Meat doner Net +1
“While their meat doner is succulent and tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“While their meat doner is succulent and tasty.”April 2024
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Mixed grill Net +1
“Amazing mixed grill & fantastic yufka.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing mixed grill & fantastic yufka.”July 2025
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Pida Net +1
“We ate here Adana kebab and pida. They were tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ate here Adana kebab and pida. They were tasty.”March 2024
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Pide Net +1
“Under new management and with new chef resurrcting the quality Turkish home cooked food as well as kebabs, pide and lahmacun.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Under new management and with new chef resurrcting the quality Turkish home cooked food as well as kebabs, pide and lahmacun.”July 2025
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Red lentil soup Net +1
“The doner wrap and red lentil soup were good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The doner wrap and red lentil soup were good.”February 2026
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Rice with kebab on top Net +1
“I had rice with kebab on top and it was delicious — the kebab was juicy and the rice was perfectly cooked.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had rice with kebab on top and it was delicious — the kebab was juicy and the rice was perfectly cooked.”January 2026
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Soujok Net +1
“I tried it 2 times soujok and donner pita for breakfast and it was so delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried it 2 times soujok and donner pita for breakfast and it was so delicious.”November 2025
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Traditional kofta Net +1
“We visited Harput and the food was excellent. We had the traditional kofta and delicious Turkish kebabs.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We visited Harput and the food was excellent. We had the traditional kofta and delicious Turkish kebabs.”September 2025
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Tripe soup (i̇şkembe çorbası) Net +1
“As a Turkish family, we came here from Sharjah to try their Tripe Soup (İşkembe çorbası). We really like it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“As a Turkish family, we came here from Sharjah to try their Tripe Soup (İşkembe çorbası). We really like it.”December 2023
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Trotter soup Net +1
“Trotter soup was also delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Trotter soup was also delicious.”August 2025
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Yufka Net +1
“Amazing mixed grill & fantastic yufka.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing mixed grill & fantastic yufka.”July 2025
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Doner sandwich Net 0
Mixed feedback
“And for dinner I have donner sandwich and it’s really different and tastes delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“And for dinner I have donner sandwich and it’s really different and tastes delicious.”November 2025
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Sutlaj Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Sutlaj: 5/10”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Traditional turkish tea Net +1
“The dessert was delicious and just the right sweetness, and the traditional Turkish tea at the end made the whole experience even better.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The dessert was delicious and just the right sweetness, and the traditional Turkish tea at the end made the whole experience even better.”February 2026
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Cheese pie Net −1
“Cheese pie: 2/10”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Cheese pie: 2/10”January 2026
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Lamb chops Net −1
“I placed an order and received just a poor portion with 3 tasteless lamb chops ( instead of 5-6 like shown in the menu) and absolutely dry manousheh . Totally disappointed.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I placed an order and received just a poor portion with 3 tasteless lamb chops ( instead of 5-6 like shown in the menu) and absolutely dry manousheh . Totally disappointed.”April 2026
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Lamb kebab Net −1
“Secondly, the lamb kebab was so dry it was edible!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Secondly, the lamb kebab was so dry it was edible!”January 2026
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Lamb sandwich Net −1
“Lamb Sandwich: 3/10”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Lamb Sandwich: 3/10”January 2026
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Manousheh Net −1
“I placed an order and received just a poor portion with 3 tasteless lamb chops ( instead of 5-6 like shown in the menu) and absolutely dry manousheh . Totally disappointed.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I placed an order and received just a poor portion with 3 tasteless lamb chops ( instead of 5-6 like shown in the menu) and absolutely dry manousheh . Totally disappointed.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Order lahmacun. For a first visit, lahmacun is the clearest starting point; one long-time customer still rated it superior in May 2026.
Try soup. Add kelle paça or another soup if you enjoy traditional Turkish offal-based dishes; families specifically praised the kelle paça.
Save room. Consider ordering kunafa with ice cream; one reviewer noted that the kunafa is made after you order.
Check stock. Ask whether shawarma is available before deciding, since one family found it out of stock during their visit.
Prefer dining in. If ordering delivery, check the food on arrival; one nearby customer reported cold food and a dry lamb kebab.
Use parking. For a dine-in visit, look for the convenient street parking mentioned by a reviewer, with both indoor and outdoor seating available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Abdullah Meheiri Building
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery risk
One delivery arrived cold after a five-minute drive, with the lamb kebab described as very dry.
Bill error
A diner said soft drinks were added to the bill even though they had not been ordered.
Mixed dishes
One visit produced uneven results, with cheese pie, lamb sandwich, döner sandwich and kunafa all rated poorly by the reviewer.
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The Bottom Line
Harput is an Al Barsha Turkish restaurant for straightforward, home-style cooking rather than a polished fine-dining experience. The most reliable reasons to visit are the lahmacun, döner and traditional soups: reviewers have praised the lahmacun for years, called the döner their best in Dubai, and repeatedly recommended kelle paça, lentil and tripe soup. Adana kebab, mixed grill and pide also appear among the well-liked dishes.
The atmosphere is cosy and unpretentious. You can sit indoors or outside, and one review mentions convenient street parking nearby. Customers describe the food as fresh and made to order, with warm bread, fresh vegetables and Turkish tea adding to the meal.
Families are welcome, and a reviewer said children enjoyed the tanduur. There is some inconsistency, particularly with delivery. One order arrived cold despite a five-minute drive, and the lamb kebab was described as dry.
Another diner reported being charged for soft drinks they had not ordered, while a separate visit found several dishes disappointing. For a first meal, dining in and starting with lahmacun or döner alongside soup seems the more informed choice. Finish with kunafa with ice cream if available; one reviewer noted that it is made after ordering.