Mixed tray
The Hoosh al samak tray is a mixed grilled seafood platter with a notably large portion.
مطعم حوش السمك - HOOSH AL SAMAK RESTAURANT
Al Muteena
Hoosh Al Samak is a seafood restaurant in Al Muteena, known in reviews for generously portioned mixed seafood trays and well-cooked fish. It suits relaxed family meals, with customers also mentioning grilled fish, prawns, fish soup and a calm, clean dining room.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
373 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family sharing
A four-person tray was reported to be enough for six, making it practical for groups.
Fresh fish
Reviews repeatedly describe the seafood as fresh, including fish cooked with authentic Sudanese flavours.
Careful cooking
Fish dishes are praised for being grilled well, perfectly cooked and not overloaded with spices.
Calm setting
The dining room is described as clean, calm and cozy, with mellow music that is not loud.
Friendly service
Many diners describe the service team as attentive, kind and welcoming during sit-down meals.
Reasonable value
Several reviews call the food affordable or reasonably priced while still describing generous portions.
What to Eat at مطعم حوش السمك - HOOSH AL SAMAK 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 مطعم حوش السمك - HOOSH AL SAMAK 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.
These items at مطعم حوش السمك - HOOSH AL SAMAK RESTAURANT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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4 Person tray Net +1
“Thumbs Up! Ordered 4 person tray which is good for 6 people. Highly Recommended! Perfectly grilled and no overpowering spices.”
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“Thumbs Up! Ordered 4 person tray which is good for 6 people. Highly Recommended! Perfectly grilled and no overpowering spices.”January 2025
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Fish fry Net +1
“This Restodent is very nice location is good food I like mostly I eat pasta macroona and fish fry it’s very amazing and tasty please all peoples visit the Hoosh Al Samak restaurant with free parking also staff is very niccc”
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“This Restodent is very nice location is good food I like mostly I eat pasta macroona and fish fry it’s very amazing and tasty please all peoples visit the Hoosh Al Samak restaurant with free parking also staff is very niccc”January 2026
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Fish soup Net +1
“The fish soup is MY fav 🤩”
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“The fish soup is MY fav 🤩”July 2025
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Fried fish Net +1
“The fried fish was amazing, and the sayadia and tabbouleh were just perfect...”
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“The fried fish was amazing, and the sayadia and tabbouleh were just perfect...”October 2025
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Grilled fish Net +1
“The grilled fish and prawns were the highlights.”
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“The grilled fish and prawns were the highlights.”January 2025
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Hoosh al samak tray Net +1
“this is my first time to visit this restaurant with my family. And it was very nice experience. i was amazed with the huge portion of Hoosh al samak tray. basically it was mixed grilled seafood. The taste is so fantastic,fabulous. 100% we will back here and i can recommend this restaurant to all of my friends.”
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“this is my first time to visit this restaurant with my family. And it was very nice experience. i was amazed with the huge portion of Hoosh al samak tray. basically it was mixed grilled seafood. The taste is so fantastic,fabulous. 100% we will back here and i can recommend this restaurant to all of my friends.”April 2026
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Pasta macroona Net +1
“This Restodent is very nice location is good food I like mostly I eat pasta macroona and fish fry it’s very amazing and tasty please all peoples visit the Hoosh Al Samak restaurant with free parking also staff is very niccc”
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“This Restodent is very nice location is good food I like mostly I eat pasta macroona and fish fry it’s very amazing and tasty please all peoples visit the Hoosh Al Samak restaurant with free parking also staff is very niccc”January 2026
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Prawns Net +1
“The grilled fish and prawns were the highlights.”
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“The grilled fish and prawns were the highlights.”January 2025
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Sadeh rice Net +1
“"Amazing experience! The fish and the Sadeh rice that we ordered was incredibly fresh, Highly recommended-it was cooked for perfection ! and the service was top-notch.Highly recommend !Great atmosphere and friendly staff.especially Hannah . We'll definitely be back ♥️❤️♥️”
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“"Amazing experience! The fish and the Sadeh rice that we ordered was incredibly fresh, Highly recommended-it was cooked for perfection ! and the service was top-notch.Highly recommend !Great atmosphere and friendly staff.especially Hannah . We'll definitely be back ♥️❤️♥️”July 2025
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Sayadia Net +1
“The fried fish was amazing, and the sayadia and tabbouleh were just perfect...”
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“The fried fish was amazing, and the sayadia and tabbouleh were just perfect...”October 2025
Honorable mentions (3)
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Shrimp Net +1
“Clean restaurant I tried shrimp great👌”
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“Clean restaurant I tried shrimp great👌”March 2026
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Sudanese fried filet Net +1
“The best restaurant in Deira for fish and Sudanese fried filet and fresh fruit juices Thanks for all the team great service I’ll come back”
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“The best restaurant in Deira for fish and Sudanese fried filet and fresh fruit juices Thanks for all the team great service I’ll come back”September 2025
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Tabbouleh Net +1
“The fried fish was amazing, and the sayadia and tabbouleh were just perfect...”
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“The fried fish was amazing, and the sayadia and tabbouleh were just perfect...”October 2025
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Tea Net +1
“Thanks for the lovely tea!💕”
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“Thanks for the lovely tea!💕”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask daily offers. Ask about the daily offer before ordering; one diner specifically recommended checking it.
Share a tray. For a group, consider the four-person tray: one review found it generous enough for six people.
Allow parking time. Build in extra time to find parking, as one review describes it as potentially troublesome.
Check takeaway. If ordering through Keeta, check the food temperature and packaging on arrival because one order was reported cold and poorly packed.
Expect few desserts. Go mainly for the seafood rather than dessert, since a review notes that the dessert selection is limited.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Abu Baker Al Siddique St
Al Muteena - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow replies
Phone and WhatsApp responses can take two or three hours, according to one customer.
Delivery packing
One Keeta order arrived cold, with inadequate packaging and plates that were not properly filled.
Parking hassle
Parking is not consistently easy, even though another review mentions free parking.
Few desserts
Dessert choice is limited compared with the seafood selection.
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The Bottom Line
Hoosh Al Samak is a seafood restaurant in Al Muteena with a strong focus on generously portioned fish and mixed seafood. The Hoosh al samak tray is a standout for groups, while reviews also mention grilled fish, prawns, fish soup, fried fish and sayadia. The cooking is often described as fresh, flavorful and carefully done, with one family finding a four-person tray sufficient for six.
The restaurant works well for a relaxed sit-down meal. Customers describe the room as clean, calm and cozy, with mellow music rather than a loud soundtrack. Friendly, attentive service is a recurring theme, and some diners mention thoughtful extras such as fruit dessert, complimentary watermelon or tea.
Prices are repeatedly described as reasonable or affordable, although no specific menu prices are provided. There are a few practical cautions. Parking can be troublesome, despite a separate review mentioning free parking, so allow time when arriving.
Phone and WhatsApp replies were reported to take two or three hours. Delivery feedback is mixed too: one Keeta order arrived cold and poorly packed, so inspect takeaway promptly. Dessert choice is limited, making the seafood the main reason to visit.
For a first meal, ask about the daily offer and consider sharing a tray.