Generous portions
A mixed grill and mutton curry were described as excellent, flavourful and very generously portioned.
Hill Bake Restaurant
Al Barsha
Hill Bake Restaurant in Al Barsha is a small restaurant serving grills alongside Chinese, Indian and South Indian-style dishes. Reviews point to breakfast, chicken charcoal and generous mixed-grill portions, while late-night opening and its location near Mall of the Emirates make it handy for a casual meal.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
250 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Charcoal dishes
Chicken charcoal and other charcoal dishes receive specific praise for taste and a satisfying dinner option.
South Indian taste
One review found the food especially close to original South Indian cooking, with healthy fruit juices also standing out.
Late opening
The restaurant is open until very late at night, useful for late dinners or nearby hotel stays.
Clean setting
Several reviews mention a clean, tidy restaurant, including one that praised its presentation of dishes.
Helpful service
Some diners received attentive menu guidance, including recommendations and explanations before ordering.
What to Eat at Hill Bake 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 Hill Bake 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 Hill Bake 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 10
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Chicken 65 Net +1
“Every alternative day dinner spot 😋 my favorite is chicken 65 🤤 but mutton balti curry was not upto mark just ok. ok. for me 😋”
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Review excerpts
“Every alternative day dinner spot 😋 my favorite is chicken 65 🤤 but mutton balti curry was not upto mark just ok. ok. for me 😋”June 2025
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Jaipur mutton balti Net +1
“We ordered lamb chops sherry fish and Jaipur mutton balti etc… it was fantastic. Highly recommend.”
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“We ordered lamb chops sherry fish and Jaipur mutton balti etc… it was fantastic. Highly recommend.”February 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“We ordered lamb chops sherry fish and Jaipur mutton balti etc… it was fantastic. Highly recommend.”
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“We ordered lamb chops sherry fish and Jaipur mutton balti etc… it was fantastic. Highly recommend.”February 2026
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Large platter Net +1
“We ordered the whole fish and the large platter to share as a family, and every dish was delicious.”
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“We ordered the whole fish and the large platter to share as a family, and every dish was delicious.”June 2026
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Mango falooda Net +1
“The chef Jeshim makes the most delicious and beautiful juices — especially the mango falooda, it’s incredible!”
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Review excerpts
“The chef Jeshim makes the most delicious and beautiful juices — especially the mango falooda, it’s incredible!”December 2025
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Mixed grill Net +1
“I had a Mixed Grill and my husband the Rosh Jogen Mutton Curry. Food was excellent, very flavourfull and the portions are very generous!”
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“I had a Mixed Grill and my husband the Rosh Jogen Mutton Curry. Food was excellent, very flavourfull and the portions are very generous!”January 2026
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Rosh jogen mutton curry Net +1
“I had a Mixed Grill and my husband the Rosh Jogen Mutton Curry. Food was excellent, very flavourfull and the portions are very generous!”
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Review excerpts
“I had a Mixed Grill and my husband the Rosh Jogen Mutton Curry. Food was excellent, very flavourfull and the portions are very generous!”January 2026
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Seafood soup Net +1
“Very affordable, the metal you get is different than picture, but I really liked chicken, which is enormous for me in Dubai 😅 You can sit inside or outside, seafood soup was ok, but the suppoused to be chinese chicken - i font know what was IT actually, but it was fantastic 🤣”
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Review excerpts
“Very affordable, the metal you get is different than picture, but I really liked chicken, which is enormous for me in Dubai 😅 You can sit inside or outside, seafood soup was ok, but the suppoused to be chinese chicken - i font know what was IT actually, but it was fantastic 🤣”August 2022
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Sherry fish Net +1
“We ordered lamb chops sherry fish and Jaipur mutton balti etc… it was fantastic. Highly recommend.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered lamb chops sherry fish and Jaipur mutton balti etc… it was fantastic. Highly recommend.”February 2026
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Whole fish Net +1
“We ordered the whole fish and the large platter to share as a family, and every dish was delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the whole fish and the large platter to share as a family, and every dish was delicious.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (2)
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Chicken charcoal dish Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Dinner at this restaurant is enjoyable, and the chicken charcoal dish is delicious. The food is tasty and healthy.”
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Review excerpts
“Dinner at this restaurant is enjoyable, and the chicken charcoal dish is delicious. The food is tasty and healthy.”September 2025
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Sharwarma Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Sharwarma was orderred last time and was quite ok.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (10)
Food 9
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Cheese paratha Net −1
“I ordered the cheese paratha, but it was disappointing. The taste and quality were not up to standard , the cheese didn’t seem fresh, and the paratha was soggy. Hope they improve it in the future”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the cheese paratha, but it was disappointing. The taste and quality were not up to standard , the cheese didn’t seem fresh, and the paratha was soggy. Hope they improve it in the future”July 2025
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Chicken biriyani Net −1
“I ordered the chicken biriyani and was disappointed: it arrived lukewarm with dry, clumpy rice and tough chicken that tasted stale, even with a faint off‑smell. Sadly, the dish fell far short of fresh, flavorful biriyani.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the chicken biriyani and was disappointed: it arrived lukewarm with dry, clumpy rice and tough chicken that tasted stale, even with a faint off‑smell. Sadly, the dish fell far short of fresh, flavorful biriyani.”April 2025
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Chicken gravy Net −1
“I order the chicken 🍗 Gravy Yar guest out without rice yar or desi oil feel ho raha tha..”
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Critical review excerpts
“I order the chicken 🍗 Gravy Yar guest out without rice yar or desi oil feel ho raha tha..”April 2023
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Chicken masala curry Net −1
“Very disappointed services. We went to the restaurant and ordered a chicken charcoal. Order came after long wait and it was not even cooked properly. Hench we ordered a chicken masala curry. No salads provided. As the foods were no taste nor cooked, we informed the cashier about the same but as expected he was like not my business. Ordered 3 karak chai and it was not karak. Requested 3 tea bags instead, they charged 0.50 per each tea bag which costs 2 aed per tea. They didnt know how to communicate .. Never recommend to anyone 👎👎👎”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very disappointed services. We went to the restaurant and ordered a chicken charcoal. Order came after long wait and it was not even cooked properly. Hench we ordered a chicken masala curry. No salads provided. As the foods were no taste nor cooked, we informed the cashier about the same but as expected he was like not my business. Ordered 3 karak chai and it was not karak. Requested 3 tea bags instead, they charged 0.50 per each tea bag which costs 2 aed per tea. They didnt know how to communicate .. Never recommend to anyone 👎👎👎”December 2022
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Chicken wrap Net −1
“Chicken wrap very small 😓 7/10. Normal like others”
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Critical review excerpts
“Chicken wrap very small 😓 7/10. Normal like others”April 2023
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Mutton balti curry Net −1
“Every alternative day dinner spot 😋 my favorite is chicken 65 🤤 but mutton balti curry was not upto mark just ok. ok. for me 😋”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Every alternative day dinner spot 😋 my favorite is chicken 65 🤤 but mutton balti curry was not upto mark just ok. ok. for me 😋”June 2025
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Mutton clear soup Net −1
“Worst Mutton clear soup ever had in my life. Hill Bake charged me Dhs.15 which was not even worth of Dhs.5”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst Mutton clear soup ever had in my life. Hill Bake charged me Dhs.15 which was not even worth of Dhs.5”April 2023
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Schezwan noodles Net −1
“I asked them their best seller noodles and they refer Schezwan noodles. Order comes after more than 30 minutes even I live on the same building and food was salty and very spicy. I wasn't informed that it was very spicy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I asked them their best seller noodles and they refer Schezwan noodles. Order comes after more than 30 minutes even I live on the same building and food was salty and very spicy. I wasn't informed that it was very spicy.”June 2025
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Zinger wrap Net −1
“Ordered zinger wrap and avocado shake. I’d say their zinger wrap is not the best as I tasted a lot that’s better. But I guess I have to try some of their best sellers to rate more.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered zinger wrap and avocado shake. I’d say their zinger wrap is not the best as I tasted a lot that’s better. But I guess I have to try some of their best sellers to rate more.”May 2023
Drinks 1
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Karak Net −1
“Very disappointed services. We went to the restaurant and ordered a chicken charcoal. Order came after long wait and it was not even cooked properly. Hench we ordered a chicken masala curry. No salads provided. As the foods were no taste nor cooked, we informed the cashier about the same but as expected he was like not my business. Ordered 3 karak chai and it was not karak. Requested 3 tea bags instead, they charged 0.50 per each tea bag which costs 2 aed per tea. They didnt know how to communicate .. Never recommend to anyone 👎👎👎”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Very disappointed services. We went to the restaurant and ordered a chicken charcoal. Order came after long wait and it was not even cooked properly. Hench we ordered a chicken masala curry. No salads provided. As the foods were no taste nor cooked, we informed the cashier about the same but as expected he was like not my business. Ordered 3 karak chai and it was not karak. Requested 3 tea bags instead, they charged 0.50 per each tea bag which costs 2 aed per tea. They didnt know how to communicate .. Never recommend to anyone 👎👎👎”December 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm sizes. Before ordering, confirm whether each item is small or large and check the final bill against the menu.
Clarify meat. Ask whether a dish is chicken or mutton before confirming, since one diner was charged the more expensive option without being asked.
Allow time. Build in extra time for delivery or peak orders; a sandwich to the neighbouring building took an hour.
Ask spice level. Check how spicy the noodles are before ordering: the Schezwan noodles arrived very spicy and the diner was not warned.
Check takeaway. Inspect takeaway orders before leaving, especially burgers, since one customer reported an undercooked burger with unexpected mayonnaise.
Check juice price. Confirm the price of mixed juices before ordering; one carrot-mango juice was quoted at 12 AED and charged at 15.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop No 341 Saleh Bin Lahej Building - Al Barsha 1
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
Billing confusion
Reviews report charges that did not match the menu, including larger portions being billed without clear confirmation.
Slow delivery
Delivery can take much longer than expected: one sandwich took an hour despite being ordered from the neighbouring building.
Inconsistent cooking
A biriyani arrived lukewarm with dry rice and tough chicken, while another review reported an undercooked takeaway burger.
Uneven service
Although many diners praise the staff, other reviews describe slow service, poor communication and inattentive interactions.
Dish misses
The cheese paratha was reported as soggy, with cheese that did not seem fresh.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
1 dhs
ketchup pack
“Restaurant very cheap with their condiments, they don’t give you nothing unless you pay for it “1 ketchup pack 1 dhs” type thing”Google review · July 2026
2 aed
tea
“50 per each tea bag which costs 2 aed per tea”Google review · December 2022
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The Bottom Line
Hill Bake Restaurant is a small Al Barsha spot for casual Indian, Chinese and grill dishes. The reviews make breakfast, chicken charcoal, mixed grills and South Indian-style food the clearest reasons to consider it. One family enjoyed whole fish and a large platter, while another praised generous portions of Mixed Grill and Rosh Jogen Mutton Curry.
Fruit juices and mango falooda also get specific mentions. The restaurant is near Mall of the Emirates and stays open very late, which helps if you are eating after shopping or arriving at a nearby hotel. Several diners describe the setting as clean and the service as friendly, prompt and helpful, though that experience is not consistent.
Ordering deserves a little attention. Confirm whether a dish is chicken or mutton, check small-versus-large portions, and compare the bill with the menu; reviews describe unexpected upgrades and prices that did not match earlier quotes. Delivery can be slow even to the neighbouring building, so takeaway or delivery may require patience.
Also ask about spice levels for Schezwan noodles and check takeaway burgers before leaving, as reviews include complaints about excessive spice and undercooked food.