Shawarma favourite
Several customers rate the shawarma highly, including one regular who calls it the best in Dubai South.
Jbroz Restaurant & Cafe - Dubai South, DWC
Dubai South
Jbroz is a neighbourhood-style restaurant and cafe in Dubai South, serving cafeteria favourites alongside desi-Chinese dishes. Reviews make the shawarma and fried chicken especially worth considering, while the welcoming atmosphere and generous portions appeal to diners eating in or ordering locally.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
481 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fried chicken
The fried chicken is praised for its taste and value, with one reviewer comparing it favourably with KFC.
Desi Chinese
The schezwan chicken fried rice received a specific thumbs-up from a customer looking for desi-Chinese food.
Generous portions
One delivery customer says the portions are large enough to leave leftovers, making the menu feel good value.
Warm setting
Reviews describe a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere that works for family meals and birthday celebrations.
Fresh drinks
Fresh juice and milkshakes are repeatedly mentioned positively, including a review calling both amazing.
What to Eat at Jbroz Restaurant & Cafe - Dubai South, DWC 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 & Cafe - Dubai South, DWC, 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 & Cafe - Dubai South, DWC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Shawarma Net +2
“Best Shawarma in Dubai, 😍😍 I went twice best service and same taste specially fahis and Bikram they do best service. With their best smile 😊 😊 for sure will visit again. Thank you.”
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“Best Shawarma in Dubai, 😍😍 I went twice best service and same taste specially fahis and Bikram they do best service. With their best smile 😊 😊 for sure will visit again. Thank you.”September 2024
“Like the shawarma & fresh juice here. service is good since Bikram Sunar has joined, 5 star for him.”June 2023
Honorable mentions (13)
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Buyer chicken Net +1
“I loved the buyer chicken here. Once done in and 1 more time delivery. Both times were amazing.”
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“I loved the buyer chicken here. Once done in and 1 more time delivery. Both times were amazing.”December 2023
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“The food is good for a cafeteria but the delivery is just horrible. For a chicken shawarma which should take 3 minutes max to prepare they would deliver it after 30 minutes where my building is only 2 minutes away. The food also arrives cold as well.”
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“The food is good for a cafeteria but the delivery is just horrible. For a chicken shawarma which should take 3 minutes max to prepare they would deliver it after 30 minutes where my building is only 2 minutes away. The food also arrives cold as well.”February 2024
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Chicken shawarma in saj bread Net +1
“In the evening, we enjoyed Chicken Shawarma in Saj bread and some delicious milkshakes.”
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“In the evening, we enjoyed Chicken Shawarma in Saj bread and some delicious milkshakes.”July 2024
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Chicken tikka biryani Net +1
“For lunch, we tried the Chicken Tikka Biryani and a Mojito, both of which were delightful.”
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“For lunch, we tried the Chicken Tikka Biryani and a Mojito, both of which were delightful.”July 2024
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Curly fries Net +1
“However, mozzarella sticks and curly fries were good however I'm worried that the oil they used for it was greasy and disgusting.”
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“However, mozzarella sticks and curly fries were good however I'm worried that the oil they used for it was greasy and disgusting.”January 2025
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Grand chicken meal Net +1
“I am working my way through the entire menu but I have ordered the grand chicken meal multiple days in a row, it's that good!”
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“I am working my way through the entire menu but I have ordered the grand chicken meal multiple days in a row, it's that good!”December 2022
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J5 unique one Net +1
“The foods are delicious and much signatures with their name brand such as J5 unique one 🔝- the crew were friendly and prompt attentive!!! Job well done ☑️®️”
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“The foods are delicious and much signatures with their name brand such as J5 unique one 🔝- the crew were friendly and prompt attentive!!! Job well done ☑️®️”November 2021
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The mixed grill was fantastic value and a large portion, the best I've had in the UAE. The food quality was not perfect, but very acceptable.”
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“The mixed grill was fantastic value and a large portion, the best I've had in the UAE. The food quality was not perfect, but very acceptable.”August 2023
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Mozzarella sticks Net +1
“However, mozzarella sticks and curly fries were good however I'm worried that the oil they used for it was greasy and disgusting.”
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“However, mozzarella sticks and curly fries were good however I'm worried that the oil they used for it was greasy and disgusting.”January 2025
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Schezwan chicken fried rice Net +1
“Excellent taste of schezwan chicken fried rice. Staff is very courteous. Visit this place for desi chinese!”
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“Excellent taste of schezwan chicken fried rice. Staff is very courteous. Visit this place for desi chinese!”March 2026
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Spicy chicken charcoal gilled Net +1
“I loved the food the customer service is top will definitely recommend mostly their spicy chicken charcoal gilled was the best”
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“I loved the food the customer service is top will definitely recommend mostly their spicy chicken charcoal gilled was the best”February 2026
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Thick beef burgers Net +1
“Delicious thick beef burgers, don't need the double, it's too big for me.”
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“Delicious thick beef burgers, don't need the double, it's too big for me.”October 2023
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Fried chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Absolutely superb fried chicken. Half the price of KFC and twice, three times as nice, no joke, tge chicken is quality and clean here, immense value.”
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“Absolutely superb fried chicken. Half the price of KFC and twice, three times as nice, no joke, tge chicken is quality and clean here, immense value.”October 2023
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Mojito Net +1
“For lunch, we tried the Chicken Tikka Biryani and a Mojito, both of which were delightful.”
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“For lunch, we tried the Chicken Tikka Biryani and a Mojito, both of which were delightful.”July 2024
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Peanut butter milkshake Net +1
“I recommend trying the fresh blended juices and the peanut butter milkshake 100%.”
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“I recommend trying the fresh blended juices and the peanut butter milkshake 100%.”December 2022
What to Avoid (5)
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Butter chicken Net −1
“The butter chicken from this place is not fresh at all, the chicken tastes very low quality and I won’t recommend it.”
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“The butter chicken from this place is not fresh at all, the chicken tastes very low quality and I won’t recommend it.”November 2025
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Fish biriyani Net −1
“Such a bad biriyani… I bought fish biriyani and I almost forgot my childhood .. worst ever place to have food”
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“Such a bad biriyani… I bought fish biriyani and I almost forgot my childhood .. worst ever place to have food”August 2024
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Pasta Net −1
“Disgusting, awful, horrible, unpleasant, owner replies to reviews but he doesn't care. Ordered pasta and it had chunks of sauce and garlic and was disgusting and hard to eat, me and my friend had to force it down our throats.”
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“Disgusting, awful, horrible, unpleasant, owner replies to reviews but he doesn't care. Ordered pasta and it had chunks of sauce and garlic and was disgusting and hard to eat, me and my friend had to force it down our throats.”January 2025
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Porotta Net −1
“This is the 2 dhs porotta they serve. 70% is burned and tastes the same. When i send this picture to them, they dont even bother to apologize or revert back.”
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“This is the 2 dhs porotta they serve. 70% is burned and tastes the same. When i send this picture to them, they dont even bother to apologize or revert back.”January 2023
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Veg noodles with chicken hot garlic sauce Net −1
“We ordered "veg noodles with chicken hot garlic sauce" and got veg noodles, with a subpar gravy that had absolutely no chicken. Moreover, they claim their soy sauce and vinegar are garlic sauces.”
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“We ordered "veg noodles with chicken hot garlic sauce" and got veg noodles, with a subpar gravy that had absolutely no chicken. Moreover, they claim their soy sauce and vinegar are garlic sauces.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time for delivery; a nearby order reportedly took 60–75 minutes, so this may not suit a tight schedule.
Check availability. Ask what is available before placing a delivery order, since one customer found most menu items unavailable.
Check orders. Check the food before leaving or accepting delivery, especially chicken and burger specifications, because a raw chicken and wrong-size burger were reported.
Ask juice size. If ordering fresh juice with a main course, ask about smaller portions first; one customer found the usual quantity difficult to manage.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unnamed Road
Madinat Al Mataar - Dubai South, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Late delivery
Delivery delays are a recurring concern, with nearby orders sometimes taking 60–75 minutes and arriving cold.
Long waits
Dine-in service can also be slow; one customer says a cup of tea took more than two hours.
Order errors
Customers report incorrect orders, including raw chicken and a double burger delivered as a single.
Inconsistent food
Food quality varies: reviewers mention oily shawarma, stale items and a fish biryani they strongly disliked.
Counter attitude
One review describes the cash-counter service as grumpy and discourteous, even though other staff seemed fine.
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The Bottom Line
Jbroz is a neighbourhood-style restaurant and cafe in Dubai South with a broad cafeteria menu and a casual setting for eating in or ordering locally. The clearest draws in the reviews are shawarma, fried chicken, fresh juice and desi-Chinese dishes such as schezwan chicken fried rice. Portions are also described as large, with some customers saying they had leftovers.
The dine-in experience can be pleasant. Reviews mention a welcoming atmosphere, family birthday meals and courteous service, while several customers describe staff as friendly and attentive. Fresh juice and milkshakes have their own following, and the fried chicken is praised for offering strong value.
The main caution is consistency. Delivery has repeatedly taken 60–75 minutes, even for locations only a few minutes away, and food has sometimes arrived cold. Other reviews report missing or incorrect items, including raw chicken and a double burger delivered as a single.
Dine-in waits can be long too; one customer said tea took more than two hours. Food feedback ranges from delicious shawarma and biryani to oily shawarma, stale dishes and a badly received fish biryani. For a first order, confirm availability and check the delivered items before accepting them.
If timing matters, eating in may be less risky than delivery, but allow patience either way.