Broad menu
The menu covers several cuisines, giving groups plenty of different dishes to choose from.
Helal albarsha restaurant Al barsha (branch)
Al Barsha
Helal Al Barsha is a casual restaurant in Al Barsha serving Indian, Chinese, Pakistani and Arabic burger dishes, along with juices and desserts. Reviews highlight biryani, charcoal chicken and Kerala-style meals, while the large seating areas include a family section for group dining.
Reputation Score
2.9
★★★☆☆
540 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spacious seating
The restaurant has large, comfortable seating and a separate family area.
Budget meals
Some customers find the food economical, including a reported 20-dirham meal of parotas, beef masala and tea.
Fresh dishes
One customer specifically praised the food for arriving hot and fresh, including the biryani.
Tea and juice
Reviews mention fresh tea and a yummy chickoos shake, useful options beyond the main meals.
What to Eat at Helal albarsha restaurant Al barsha (branch) 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 Helal albarsha restaurant Al barsha (branch), 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.
These items at Helal albarsha restaurant Al barsha (branch) got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Beef curry Net +1
“I ordered beef curry but the curry quantity very less taste is very good plz next time properly packed”
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“I ordered beef curry but the curry quantity very less taste is very good plz next time properly packed”January 2026
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Beef masala Net +1
“The food is good and quite economical. We paid 20 dirhams for 4 parotas, beef masala and tea.”
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“The food is good and quite economical. We paid 20 dirhams for 4 parotas, beef masala and tea.”November 2019
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Bryani Net +1
“food was absolutely delicious! Bryani was flavorful and well-prepared”
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“food was absolutely delicious! Bryani was flavorful and well-prepared”February 2025
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Paneer masala Net +1
“Tasty tandor rotti and food. We had classic chicken tikka masala, my paneer masala was delicious and I don’t remeber the third dish. Waiter was nice.”
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“Tasty tandor rotti and food. We had classic chicken tikka masala, my paneer masala was delicious and I don’t remeber the third dish. Waiter was nice.”March 2025
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Pepper charcoal Net +1
“The pepper charcoal is good and the fresh tea also.”
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“The pepper charcoal is good and the fresh tea also.”January 2025
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Tandor rotti Net +1
“Tasty tandor rotti and food. We had classic chicken tikka masala, my paneer masala was delicious and I don’t remeber the third dish. Waiter was nice.”
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“Tasty tandor rotti and food. We had classic chicken tikka masala, my paneer masala was delicious and I don’t remeber the third dish. Waiter was nice.”March 2025
Drinks 3
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Chickoos shake juice Net +1
“My sister had bought two chickoos shake juice, It was yummy and my sister had bought a plate of Charcoal grilled chicken, two bowls of masala soup and three Karak tea from this shop”
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“My sister had bought two chickoos shake juice, It was yummy and my sister had bought a plate of Charcoal grilled chicken, two bowls of masala soup and three Karak tea from this shop”January 2025
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Fresh tea Net +1
“The pepper charcoal is good and the fresh tea also.”
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Review excerpts
“The pepper charcoal is good and the fresh tea also.”January 2025
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Tea Net +1
“The food is good and quite economical. We paid 20 dirhams for 4 parotas, beef masala and tea.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is good and quite economical. We paid 20 dirhams for 4 parotas, beef masala and tea.”November 2019
What to Avoid (13)
Food 13
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Beef fry Net −1
“I ordered the Pothi Chor and Beef Fry, and both dishes were inedible. The Pothi Chor was dry and tasteless, and the Beef Fry was tough and overcooked.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Pothi Chor and Beef Fry, and both dishes were inedible. The Pothi Chor was dry and tasteless, and the Beef Fry was tough and overcooked.”October 2023
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Chapathis Net −1
“Worst customer service! I ordered 6 chapathis but got only 4. Even after confirming with the counter staff, they were careless when I reported it — said no one would deliver and asked me to come and buy again.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Worst customer service! I ordered 6 chapathis but got only 4. Even after confirming with the counter staff, they were careless when I reported it — said no one would deliver and asked me to come and buy again.”October 2025
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Chicken 65 biryani Net −1
“Today I visited your restaurant and ordered Chicken 65 Biryani. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The biryani did not meet basic expectations. It appeared to be plain rice with pepper chicken placed on top, without proper masala or biryani flavor mixed inside. Even after eating it with raita, the taste did not improve. The chicken pieces were also poorly prepared, and I was unable to finish them.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today I visited your restaurant and ordered Chicken 65 Biryani. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The biryani did not meet basic expectations. It appeared to be plain rice with pepper chicken placed on top, without proper masala or biryani flavor mixed inside. Even after eating it with raita, the taste did not improve. The chicken pieces were also poorly prepared, and I was unable to finish them.”February 2026
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Chicken kabab Net −1
“One of the worst food in Al barsha we ordered pepper chicken charcoal it’s fully dry me never had this kind charcoal in Dubai also chicken kabab not juicy and they’re using frozen chicken we dint get proper service I’m waited for the water almost 10 minutes”
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Critical review excerpts
“One of the worst food in Al barsha we ordered pepper chicken charcoal it’s fully dry me never had this kind charcoal in Dubai also chicken kabab not juicy and they’re using frozen chicken we dint get proper service I’m waited for the water almost 10 minutes”June 2026
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Chicken kheema Net −1
“Never have food like this .. we order some food and they telling there recipe is like that that they giving the chicken kheema with bones. And we Paying for that. I never suggested this restaurant for. Any one .”
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Critical review excerpts
“Never have food like this .. we order some food and they telling there recipe is like that that they giving the chicken kheema with bones. And we Paying for that. I never suggested this restaurant for. Any one .”July 2023
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Chicken kuruma Net −1
“Delivered *hot* spoiled chicken kuruma.we had to order again from other restaurant. Bad experience for the third time so writing this review.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Delivered *hot* spoiled chicken kuruma.we had to order again from other restaurant. Bad experience for the third time so writing this review.”June 2024
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Chicken pepper dry Net −1
“I ordered Chicken Pepper Dry, but the chicken was like rubber—no proper taste, weird texture, and clearly low quality.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Chicken Pepper Dry, but the chicken was like rubber—no proper taste, weird texture, and clearly low quality.”July 2025
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Coleslaw Net −1
“Very bad experience, customer service 0 percentage, when we asked for coleslaw for second time they brought which was left by some.other customer earlier and when went to complain to the reception the old guy who was doing the billing and all at front ,not even agreed or apologized for what there waiter has been done, quality and taste wise 0 percent too.Will not recommend to anyone.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very bad experience, customer service 0 percentage, when we asked for coleslaw for second time they brought which was left by some.other customer earlier and when went to complain to the reception the old guy who was doing the billing and all at front ,not even agreed or apologized for what there waiter has been done, quality and taste wise 0 percent too.Will not recommend to anyone.”February 2023
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Dosa Net −1
“dont eat here personal advice to everyone. the quality of food is very very worst. oops they just hot a ready made dosa as well even curry also very very worst thing ever see like this. In small restaurant also they will not to do like this. guys be aware.”
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Critical review excerpts
“dont eat here personal advice to everyone. the quality of food is very very worst. oops they just hot a ready made dosa as well even curry also very very worst thing ever see like this. In small restaurant also they will not to do like this. guys be aware.”May 2025
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Fresh chapatis Net −1
“Hi, I ordered butter paneer and 4 fresh chapatis today. The chapatis were very disappointing — they seemed undercooked, like raw dough was served.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Hi, I ordered butter paneer and 4 fresh chapatis today. The chapatis were very disappointing — they seemed undercooked, like raw dough was served.”April 2026
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Pepper chicken charcoal Net −1
“One of the worst food in Al barsha we ordered pepper chicken charcoal it’s fully dry me never had this kind charcoal in Dubai also chicken kabab not juicy and they’re using frozen chicken we dint get proper service I’m waited for the water almost 10 minutes”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“One of the worst food in Al barsha we ordered pepper chicken charcoal it’s fully dry me never had this kind charcoal in Dubai also chicken kabab not juicy and they’re using frozen chicken we dint get proper service I’m waited for the water almost 10 minutes”June 2026
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Pothi chor Net −1
“I ordered the Pothi Chor and Beef Fry, and both dishes were inedible. The Pothi Chor was dry and tasteless, and the Beef Fry was tough and overcooked.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Pothi Chor and Beef Fry, and both dishes were inedible. The Pothi Chor was dry and tasteless, and the Beef Fry was tough and overcooked.”October 2023
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Seafood meal Net −1
“I ordered a seafood meal which is so spicy and for the own day I have digestion problem 😞”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a seafood meal which is so spicy and for the own day I have digestion problem 😞”December 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check sides. For dosa orders, confirm that both chutneys and the sambar are included before accepting the order.
Allow extra time. If ordering delivery, allow substantially longer than the quoted time; one order took 1 hour 30 minutes.
Avoid peak crowds. Busy gathering times may mean fewer staff and slower attention, so quieter periods should be easier.
Check parcels. Check takeaway contents before leaving, as one family found the packed food was not what they ordered.
Confirm preparation. If ordering charcoal chicken or biryani, confirm the preparation and sides at the counter because reviews report substitutions and missing accompaniments.
Plan the visit
Practical details
G Floor, Emerald A Building, Street No:16
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, 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 – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Customers repeatedly report inattentive or rude service, including having to call staff for orders or assistance.
Food inconsistency
Food quality varies sharply; one pepper chicken dish was described as rubbery with a strange texture.
Delivery delays
Delivery complaints include waits of more than an hour, with food arriving cold.
Order mistakes
Missing sides, wrong dishes and incomplete takeaway orders appear in several reviews.
Cleanliness concerns
Reviews mention uncleared tables, dirty water glasses and toilets needing improvement.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
20 dirhams
4 parotas, beef masala and tea
“We paid 20 dirhams for 4 parotas, beef masala and tea”Google review · November 2019
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The Bottom Line
Helal Al Barsha is a broad-menu restaurant in Al Barsha where you can order biryani, charcoal chicken, curries, chapatis and Kerala-style dishes, with tea and juices also mentioned by customers. The menu’s variety is useful for mixed groups, and the restaurant has large seating plus a family area. There are some encouraging food reports: one customer enjoyed paneer masala and classic chicken tikka masala, another called the biryani flavorful, and a long-term visitor praised the fresh beef.
Prices can be budget-friendly; one review reported paying 20 dirhams for four parotas, beef masala and tea. A separate biryani-and-charcoal-chicken order was reported at 18 AED, though that review was unhappy with the preparation and serving. The main caution is inconsistency.
Many reviews describe inattentive or rude staff, missing chutneys, wrong takeaway items and delivery delays of over an hour, sometimes leaving food cold. Food complaints include dry charcoal chicken, undercooked chapatis and poorly prepared biryani. If you go, check sides and packed items before leaving, and allow extra time for delivery.
The atmosphere and spacious family seating may appeal to groups, but service can be stretched during busy gatherings.