Chicken Crunch
The spicy chicken burger can be exceptionally crisp without the soggy, oily texture some fried chicken sandwiches have.
Al Wasl
Izu Burger is a fast-food burger spot in Al Wasl built around handmade beef and chicken burgers, including Wagyu and Angus options. Reviews especially point to the spicy chicken burger and truffle fries, while the passion fruit cheesecake gives the meal a lighter, tangy finish.
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The spicy chicken burger can be exceptionally crisp without the soggy, oily texture some fried chicken sandwiches have.
Thin layers of Wagyu beef let the meat flavour come through, with reviewers also praising the BBQ sauce.
Truffle fries are a standout for several customers, with one reviewer rating them above fries served at many fine-dining restaurants.
One customer was told the buns are made fresh every day, and specifically praised the fresh potato bun.
The passion fruit cheesecake is repeatedly enjoyed for its creamy, tangy profile and lighter finish after a burger meal.
Reviews describe staff as attentive and accommodating, including checking on guests throughout an outdoor meal.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Izu Burger, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“My biggest craving recently are the truffle fries - I always get truffle fries when I go out, but these are DEFINITELY the greatest I’ve had since moving to Dubai.”
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“My biggest craving recently are the truffle fries - I always get truffle fries when I go out, but these are DEFINITELY the greatest I’ve had since moving to Dubai.”May 2024
“The wagyu was delicious, the truffle fries melted in my mouth and the staff were very friendly.”May 2024
“The Wagyu burger had a similar taste with an even softer bun.”
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“The Wagyu burger had a similar taste with an even softer bun.”November 2025
“I absolutely loved the Wagyu burger—it was juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Definitely one of the best burgers I’ve had!”March 2025
“The spicy chicken burger is one of the best I've had. They were able to get it super crunchy without the soggy oily feeling.”
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“The spicy chicken burger is one of the best I've had. They were able to get it super crunchy without the soggy oily feeling.”June 2025
“I am in love with their spicy chicken burger!”June 2025
“Then, to finish it all off, I had the passion fruit cheesecake. It was creamy, tangy, and sweet all at the same time. The passion fruit gave it this tropical twist that was super refreshing, and it wasn't too heavy, which was perfect after that burger and fries.”
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“Then, to finish it all off, I had the passion fruit cheesecake. It was creamy, tangy, and sweet all at the same time. The passion fruit gave it this tropical twist that was super refreshing, and it wasn't too heavy, which was perfect after that burger and fries.”April 2025
“The passion fruit cheese cake is also nice & the Hokkaido icea cream is a must for sure.”August 2024
“The burgers we tried were spicy and tasty, loved the Izu fries.”
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“The burgers we tried were spicy and tasty, loved the Izu fries.”September 2024
“And oh before I forget about the fries, the izu fries is a must have.”July 2024
“The Wagyu Beef Burger is super amazing.”
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“The Wagyu Beef Burger is super amazing.”August 2024
“i ordered the Wagyu beef burger on a potato bun and the Izu fries – everything was absolutely delicious.”December 2024
“Angus beef milk bun baguette was great! Beef was really tender”
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“Angus beef milk bun baguette was great! Beef was really tender”May 2026
“Got the angus burger with potato bun and was honestly probably the best burger I’ve had yet.”
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“Got the angus burger with potato bun and was honestly probably the best burger I’ve had yet.”June 2024
“We ordered the beef burger, chicken burger, and the truffle fries everything was delicious and high quality. Just a heads-up: the food was very spicy, so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to heat!”
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“We ordered the beef burger, chicken burger, and the truffle fries everything was delicious and high quality. Just a heads-up: the food was very spicy, so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to heat!”May 2026
“Food was amazing, the beef sando was 10/10 and truffle was amazing!”
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“Food was amazing, the beef sando was 10/10 and truffle was amazing!”May 2025
“The cheese and sauce were also high quality and absolutely delicious.”
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“The cheese and sauce were also high quality and absolutely delicious.”June 2024
“A must try, and the cheese cake was very good.”
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“A must try, and the cheese cake was very good.”October 2024
“The chicken burgers are much better but overall no wow factor and the decor is so cold and empty.”
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“The chicken burgers are much better but overall no wow factor and the decor is so cold and empty.”November 2025
“This was probably the best chicken sandwich I have ever had.”
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“This was probably the best chicken sandwich I have ever had.”September 2025
“My kids also love their chicken strips and Izu fries...”
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“My kids also love their chicken strips and Izu fries...”June 2025
“I was not surprised by the presentation, packaging and the great taste of the food because anything by Chef Izu is perfect in every way, the bread was special and the hamburger meat was cooked perfectly, the staff was nice and friendly, I was also not surprised by the generosity of the staff in hosting us with a wonderful creamy cheesecake because they follow the chef Izu style of generosity and hospitality”
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“I was not surprised by the presentation, packaging and the great taste of the food because anything by Chef Izu is perfect in every way, the bread was special and the hamburger meat was cooked perfectly, the staff was nice and friendly, I was also not surprised by the generosity of the staff in hosting us with a wonderful creamy cheesecake because they follow the chef Izu style of generosity and hospitality”February 2025
“The handmade fresh ice cream eith fresh strawberries was incredible.”
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“The handmade fresh ice cream eith fresh strawberries was incredible.”May 2025
“Wow Hokkaido ice cream is yummy combination of strawberry and crumbles wow awesome”
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“Wow Hokkaido ice cream is yummy combination of strawberry and crumbles wow awesome”January 2025
“The passion fruit cheese cake is also nice & the Hokkaido icea cream is a must for sure.”
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“The passion fruit cheese cake is also nice & the Hokkaido icea cream is a must for sure.”August 2024
“Their burgers are prime! I also love their Ice Cream! 🤎 Everything that we’ve tried is superb!”
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“Their burgers are prime! I also love their Ice Cream! 🤎 Everything that we’ve tried is superb!”May 2024
“I visited Izu chicken Burger at Time Out Market and had a great experience. The burger was fresh, juicy, and full of flavor, with high-quality ingredients that really stood out.”
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“I visited Izu chicken Burger at Time Out Market and had a great experience. The burger was fresh, juicy, and full of flavor, with high-quality ingredients that really stood out.”June 2026
“And just when we thought it cant be better, we tried the Salted caramel milkshake and Passionfruit Cheesecake 🤯🫠 definitely a place we will visit regularly”
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“And just when we thought it cant be better, we tried the Salted caramel milkshake and Passionfruit Cheesecake 🤯🫠 definitely a place we will visit regularly”July 2024
“P.S. - their ranch dip is YUM!”
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“P.S. - their ranch dip is YUM!”June 2025
“The meat was rib-eye steak!”
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“The meat was rib-eye steak!”June 2024
“Its not a hamburger patty but sliced ribeye in a burger bun. So juice and tender with a perfect izu sauce.”
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“Its not a hamburger patty but sliced ribeye in a burger bun. So juice and tender with a perfect izu sauce.”July 2024
“The spicy chicken strips from Izu were the absolute highlight of my first visit to the TimeOut market.”
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“The spicy chicken strips from Izu were the absolute highlight of my first visit to the TimeOut market.”June 2025
“The burger or steak burger was good but it’s over priced.”
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“The burger or steak burger was good but it’s over priced.”September 2024
“I think it's high-quality Swiss cheese 👍, it’s just AMAZING”
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“I think it's high-quality Swiss cheese 👍, it’s just AMAZING”August 2024
“it comes in two kind of bread i have tried te potato bun it was nice and yummy but i also believe that the baguette bread would be better so i should try that next time i visit this place.”
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“it comes in two kind of bread i have tried te potato bun it was nice and yummy but i also believe that the baguette bread would be better so i should try that next time i visit this place.”August 2024
“Food was amazing, the beef sando was 10/10 and truffle was amazing!”
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“Food was amazing, the beef sando was 10/10 and truffle was amazing!”May 2025
“The chicken on the other hand was amazing, especially with the truffle sauce.”
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“The chicken on the other hand was amazing, especially with the truffle sauce.”July 2024
“Super cute packaging and delicious veggie burger. I honestly don’t know what the patty was made of! But in my down time and sad mood this burger uplifted my spirits”
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“Super cute packaging and delicious veggie burger. I honestly don’t know what the patty was made of! But in my down time and sad mood this burger uplifted my spirits”March 2026
“Home to one of the best wagyu sandwiches in Dubai — the Wagyu Milk Bread Burger is juicy, rich, and perfectly balanced.”
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“Home to one of the best wagyu sandwiches in Dubai — the Wagyu Milk Bread Burger is juicy, rich, and perfectly balanced.”October 2025
Mixed feedback
“Bbq sauce is really good.”
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“Bbq sauce is really good.”June 2025
Only neutral feedback
“Their fried and chicken tenders are fair, and prices are high but worth the quality and meat you get.”
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“And just when we thought it cant be better, we tried the Salted caramel milkshake and Passionfruit Cheesecake 🤯🫠 definitely a place we will visit regularly”
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“And just when we thought it cant be better, we tried the Salted caramel milkshake and Passionfruit Cheesecake 🤯🫠 definitely a place we will visit regularly”July 2024
“I ordered an Australian Angus Burger which was probably not my best decision. There was only a very small slice of meat across the entire burger (proving the poor value for money) and the BBQ sauce was not for me and I think it ruined the burger completely.”
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“I ordered an Australian Angus Burger which was probably not my best decision. There was only a very small slice of meat across the entire burger (proving the poor value for money) and the BBQ sauce was not for me and I think it ruined the burger completely.”July 2024
“The Australian Angus milk baguette was slightly disappointing due to very small amount of meat in the sandwich. I was expecting to get a meaty sandwich but the very little amount of meat was overpowered by the sauce and the beard.”
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“The Australian Angus milk baguette was slightly disappointing due to very small amount of meat in the sandwich. I was expecting to get a meaty sandwich but the very little amount of meat was overpowered by the sauce and the beard.”September 2025
“The burger is actually a roast beef or sliced beef sandwich similar to what you get in Maison de Ani but with far inferior quality.”
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“The burger is actually a roast beef or sliced beef sandwich similar to what you get in Maison de Ani but with far inferior quality.”November 2025
“Honestly overrated… I got some tough cartilage when I took my waguy potato bun… the milk baguette was good … Izu fries tasteless completely… passion fruit cheese cake was very good…”
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“Honestly overrated… I got some tough cartilage when I took my waguy potato bun… the milk baguette was good … Izu fries tasteless completely… passion fruit cheese cake was very good…”November 2024
Try Chicken. If you usually choose beef, consider the spicy chicken burger; one beef-burger fan called it a favourite.
Add Truffle. Order the truffle fries or ask for truffle sauce with the chicken; both combinations received especially strong praise.
Watch Heat. Sensitive to spice? Ask about the seasoning first, since a reviewer found the food very spicy.
Choose Seating. For a more comfortable visit, consider the outdoor seating in cooler weather; the indoor area can feel tight and hot.
Consider Baguette. If you prefer a sandwich-style format, the Wagyu baguette drew stronger praise than some of the burger portions.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Value is divisive: multiple reviewers called the burgers expensive or overpriced, especially when the meat portion felt small.
Some customers found the beef portion in the baguette or burger too small for the price.
The food can run hot, while one Wagyu review found the burger overloaded with black pepper and salt.
The indoor space has been described as small, tight and hot, with one group taking the meal away because there was no room to sit.
Although many diners love the fries, others found the Izu fries tasteless or not worth ordering again.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“I must also admit that it was fairly overpriced, with the burger costing 65 AED and just an individual truffle sauce costing 12 AED”Google review · July 2024
The Bottom Line
Izu Burger is a fast-food burger spot in Al Wasl where the menu leans into Wagyu and Angus beef, spicy chicken and sandwich-style baguettes. The strongest recurring choices are the spicy chicken burger, Wagyu burger, truffle fries and passion fruit cheesecake. Several reviewers describe the chicken as juicy and unusually crisp, while the Wagyu gets praise for its tender meat and soft buns.
There is a real split on value. Some diners call the food high quality and worth the price; others found the portions too small, including one complaint about only a thin slice of meat in an Australian Angus Burger. A burger was reported at 65 AED, so this is not a budget fast-food stop.
The fries are similarly divisive: truffle fries inspire enthusiastic reviews, but the Izu fries were called tasteless by another customer. The atmosphere depends on the seating available. Reviews mention peaceful surroundings, outdoor tables and, at one branch, a Burj Khalifa view, but the indoor space has also been described as small, tight and hot.
Go in cooler weather if you want to sit outside, and ask about spice levels if you are heat-sensitive. Friendly, attentive service is a consistent bright spot.