Rice dishes
Rice is a standout for some regulars, with one reviewer calling the Kappa birianni the best they had eaten.
Jbroz Restaurant Al Rigga, Deira
Al Rigga
Jbroz Restaurant is a casual neighbourhood restaurant in Al Rigga where reviews point to rice dishes and shawarma as reliable draws. It also has an outdoor setting, and customers mention options such as fish grill and charcoal chicken, making it a place to consider for a straightforward meal rather than a polished special-occasion experience.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
119 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shawarma
Shawarma receives positive mentions, including a review that specifically liked it alongside the restaurant’s rice.
Kerala food
A reviewer specifically praised the Kerala food, while another enjoyed the Kappa birianni with soup and side dishes.
Grilled dishes
Fish grill and charcoal chicken, especially pepper chicken, are both called out positively by a reviewer.
Outdoor setting
The restaurant has an outdoor area described by one customer as a cool place with varied dishes.
Value
At least one customer found the food affordable, and another specifically linked the rice with a low price.
Fresh juice
Fresh juice and the view were specific highlights for one visitor.
What to Eat at Jbroz Restaurant Al Rigga, Deira 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 Jbroz Restaurant Al Rigga, Deira, 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 Jbroz Restaurant Al Rigga, Deira, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“Very delicious fish grill😍😋 Charcoal chicken also excellent especially pepper chicken”
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Review excerpts
“Very delicious fish grill😍😋 Charcoal chicken also excellent especially pepper chicken”February 2024
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Fish grill Net +1
“Very delicious fish grill😍😋 Charcoal chicken also excellent especially pepper chicken”
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Review excerpts
“Very delicious fish grill😍😋 Charcoal chicken also excellent especially pepper chicken”February 2024
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Kappa birianni Net +1
“I ordered an Indian dish (Kappa birianni) But i have to wait for almost 20mnts to receive my order. It was delicious. Good quality of items. Clean plates & spoons. They served it with soup and other side dishes. I am Also from India (kerala) i thought it wouldn't be much better than our place but it was the best Kappa birianni i ever ate in my life😊”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered an Indian dish (Kappa birianni) But i have to wait for almost 20mnts to receive my order. It was delicious. Good quality of items. Clean plates & spoons. They served it with soup and other side dishes. I am Also from India (kerala) i thought it wouldn't be much better than our place but it was the best Kappa birianni i ever ate in my life😊”March 2023
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Pepper chicken Net +1
“Very delicious fish grill😍😋 Charcoal chicken also excellent especially pepper chicken”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very delicious fish grill😍😋 Charcoal chicken also excellent especially pepper chicken”February 2024
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Shawarma Net 0
Mixed feedback
“One thing i dont like is the taste of their chicken. I dont know why its tasteless, for all the times i have dined there. And am a chicken person. Give me chicken any day. But the rice is to die for. Even their shawarma is nice.”
Positive 2Negative 2
Review excerpts
“One thing i dont like is the taste of their chicken. I dont know why its tasteless, for all the times i have dined there. And am a chicken person. Give me chicken any day. But the rice is to die for. Even their shawarma is nice.”June 2024
“Specialty in Shawama in Ramzan.”March 2024
Drinks 1
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Zafran tea Net +1
“The zafran tea and hospitality is amazing”
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Review excerpts
“The zafran tea and hospitality is amazing”February 2026
What to Avoid (4)
Food 3
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Beef biriyani Net −1
“Ordered for beef biriyani small 3 bone pcs. Worthless dining or spending here. Oily food. Tasteless and product less”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered for beef biriyani small 3 bone pcs. Worthless dining or spending here. Oily food. Tasteless and product less”November 2022
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Chicken tikka poratta Net −1
“Also, I have just passed the situation where they gave me chicken tikka poratta with totally burnt chicken, I gave them chance by just keep quiet and not shouting or making drama. But they did same next time, still didn’t say anything bad.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Also, I have just passed the situation where they gave me chicken tikka poratta with totally burnt chicken, I gave them chance by just keep quiet and not shouting or making drama. But they did same next time, still didn’t say anything bad.”January 2026
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Cold cooked cheese chips Net −1
“I ordered this place times and they gave me bad service twice, their delivery takes almost an hour and in those times they brought cold food meaning they took 1 delibery guy per many orders and some food arrived cold like cold cooked cheese chips and they dont care so long as you pay. So low rating”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered this place times and they gave me bad service twice, their delivery takes almost an hour and in those times they brought cold food meaning they took 1 delibery guy per many orders and some food arrived cold like cold cooked cheese chips and they dont care so long as you pay. So low rating”December 2024
Drinks 1
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Lemonade Net −1
“The lemonade was horrible and i told to replace it and they didn’t I couldn’t even drink the service is bad.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The lemonade was horrible and i told to replace it and they didn’t I couldn’t even drink the service is bad.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. For delivery, allow substantially longer than the quoted time: one nearby customer reported waits of more than an hour.
Confirm spice. If you need non-spicy food, confirm the request directly before ordering; multiple reviews say written instructions were ignored.
Try rice. Rice is one of the clearest review-backed choices, with one customer returning specifically for it and praising its low price.
Check orders. Check the dish when it arrives, as reviewers reported wrong items, cold food and a veg order replaced with non-veg.
Check charges. Review the bill before paying: several customers alleged extra charges or prices higher than nearby restaurants.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Maktoum Rd
Al Rigga - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Delivery timing is a recurring concern, with reports of orders taking an hour or more and sometimes arriving cold.
Service inconsistency
Reviews range from attentive service to complaints about rude or inattentive waiters, especially during quieter morning and evening periods.
Spicy orders
Two reviewers said clearly marked non-spicy orders were still sent spicy, making the food inedible for them.
Food quality
One customer received repeatedly burnt chicken, while another reported hard, stale shawarma bread.
Hygiene concerns
A review raised concerns about unwashed vegetables and black dirt on leaves, so cleanliness may matter when deciding whether to order.
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The Bottom Line
Jbroz Restaurant is a casual Al Rigga stop for familiar South Asian and grilled dishes. Reviews most often make rice and shawarma sound like the safer starting points; the Kappa birianni was described as exceptionally good, while fish grill and charcoal chicken—especially pepper chicken—also received specific praise. There is an outdoor area, and fresh juice has been mentioned as a pleasant extra.
The experience is uneven. Some diners describe friendly, attentive staff, quick service and affordable prices, while others report rude interactions, poor evening management and long waits even when the restaurant was quiet. Delivery is the bigger practical risk: customers describe one-hour-plus waits, cold food and incorrect orders.
Calling to place an order may also take patience. If you need food without spice, confirm it directly rather than relying only on written instructions; two reviewers said their clearly marked requests were ignored. Check delivered items and the final charge as well, since some customers reported wrong dishes or extra money being taken.
Food quality is not completely consistent either, with complaints about burnt chicken, stale shawarma bread and unwashed vegetables. For a first visit, dining in and trying the rice or shawarma may be more predictable than relying on delivery, but the mixed service reports are worth keeping in mind.