Persian grills
Several reviews praise the grills, with one calling them amazing and another describing the food as authentic Iranian kebabs.
Hatam Restaurant
Umm Suqeim
Hatam Restaurant is a Persian restaurant in Umm Suqeim where the main draw is Iranian-style grilled food. Reviews specifically mention lamb chops and kebabs, while others describe family seating and a food-court-style setting.
Reputation Score
2.9
★★★☆☆
106 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lamb chops
Lamb chops are one of the clearest dish-specific positives, with a reviewer saying friends particularly enjoyed them.
Family seating
One review mentions private seating for families, which may suit a group meal more than a quick solo stop.
Helpful staff
Service feedback is mixed, but some guests specifically describe staff as kind, friendly and generous.
Easy parking
A reviewer found the location easy to find and said parking was plentiful in the surrounding area.
What to Eat at Hatam 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 Hatam Restaurant, 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 Hatam Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Chello kebab Net +1
“I got the Joojeh Kebab, the Chello Kebab and Kebab Sultani along with Hummus. The taste is good and I would go again if Im around.”
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Review excerpts
“I got the Joojeh Kebab, the Chello Kebab and Kebab Sultani along with Hummus. The taste is good and I would go again if Im around.”September 2019
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Joojeh kebab Net +1
“I got the Joojeh Kebab, the Chello Kebab and Kebab Sultani along with Hummus. The taste is good and I would go again if Im around.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I got the Joojeh Kebab, the Chello Kebab and Kebab Sultani along with Hummus. The taste is good and I would go again if Im around.”September 2019
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Kebab sultani Net +1
“I got the Joojeh Kebab, the Chello Kebab and Kebab Sultani along with Hummus. The taste is good and I would go again if Im around.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I got the Joojeh Kebab, the Chello Kebab and Kebab Sultani along with Hummus. The taste is good and I would go again if Im around.”September 2019
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Hammus Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I got the Joojeh Kebab, the Chello Kebab and Kebab Sultani along with Hummus. The taste is good and I would go again if Im around.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I got the Joojeh Kebab, the Chello Kebab and Kebab Sultani along with Hummus. The taste is good and I would go again if Im around.”September 2019
What to Avoid (3)
Food 1
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Chicken kebab Net −1
“They simply have the worst chicken kebab you may ever try. The guy microwaved the chicken kebab with the rice. It tasted disgusting. Waste of money. I hope this helps others.”
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Critical review excerpts
“They simply have the worst chicken kebab you may ever try. The guy microwaved the chicken kebab with the rice. It tasted disgusting. Waste of money. I hope this helps others.”April 2022
Drinks 2
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Fruit cocktail Net −1
“Don't get the fruit cocktail it tastes terrible, won't be visiting again.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Don't get the fruit cocktail it tastes terrible, won't be visiting again.”December 2019
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Ice tea Net −1
“Flavourless, too expensive, everytime we ask something on the menu it's not available, the menu claims they have free refills on fountain drinks and ice tea but they don't.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Flavourless, too expensive, everytime we ask something on the menu it's not available, the menu claims they have free refills on fountain drinks and ice tea but they don't.”December 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. If timing is flexible, go when it is quiet: one reviewer said quicker service followed a quiet visit.
Check availability. Ask about tea before ordering dessert or finishing your meal; one branch reportedly had no tea stock and gave conflicting explanations.
Confirm portions. Set expectations before ordering, since one diner found the served quantities much smaller than the large menu photographs.
Check branch. Call ahead to confirm the branch is operating: a reviewer found it closed and said the online listing was not updated.
Clarify spice. If you want spicy food, confirm the preparation when ordering; one guest received a non-spicy meal despite requesting spice.
Plan the visit
Practical details
23 Umm Al Sheif Rd
Umm Suqeim - Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Food consistency
Reports range from enjoyable grills to burnt meat, unpleasant-smelling rice, raw chicken and a microwaved chicken kebab.
Small portions
Multiple diners felt portions were smaller than the menu photos suggested, including one lunch described as suitable for a five-year-old.
Slow service
One order took 45 minutes, arrived burnt, and required another 20-minute wait after a replacement was offered.
Cleanliness issues
Reviews include complaints about a dirty bathroom, an unclean restaurant and hair found in food.
Poor service
Some guests describe inattentive or rude service, including a non-working call bell and staff who did not check back for further orders.
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The Bottom Line
Hatam Restaurant serves Persian food in Umm Suqeim, with Iranian-style grills as the main reason to consider it. Reviews mention lamb chops, Joojeh Kebab, Chello Kebab and Kebab Sultani, and some diners found the meat and salads to be good quality. Family seating is also mentioned, while the atmosphere has been compared with a straightforward food-court or fast-food setup rather than a polished destination restaurant.
The experience is notably inconsistent. Some guests call the grills amazing and the food authentic; others report burnt meat, gummy bread, unpleasant-smelling rice and a chicken kebab microwaved with rice. Portion size is another concern, with reviewers saying the dishes looked much larger in the menu photos.
Service ranges from warm and professional to rude, inattentive and slow. One order reportedly took 45 minutes and then needed a further 20-minute wait after arriving burnt. For a first visit, check the branch is open and ask what is currently available, especially tea.
Reviews also mention a reported charge of 25 for hummus in one visit, despite the diner expecting it to come free with the grill. Parking was described as plentiful in one review, and visiting during a quieter period may help with service speed.