Persian flavours
Customers describe the traditional dishes as authentic Persian cuisine, with rich flavours and fresh ingredients.
Jigarchi restaurant
Jumeirah
Jigarchi is a Persian restaurant in Jumeirah centred on Iranian-style BBQ, with customers coming for grilled kebabs and offal dishes such as lamb liver. Reviews also mention generous portions, outdoor seating with a Burj Khalifa view, and a relaxed stop after time at Kite Beach.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
206 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lamb liver
Lamb liver is a major draw, with one regular calling it the best in Dubai and saying it could change liver-sceptics’ minds.
Juicy koobideh
The koobideh is repeatedly praised for being juicy, flavourful and well cooked.
Generous portions
Several diners say the portions are filling, including one review describing the serving size as high.
Warm service
Reviews consistently describe the staff as friendly, attentive and welcoming, with efficient service that does not feel rushed.
Outdoor view
Outdoor seating has been described as relaxing, with a view of the Burj Khalifa.
Easy parking
A review mentions free parking in Jumeirah, which makes a quick visit more convenient.
What to Eat at Jigarchi 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 Jigarchi 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 Jigarchi 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 1
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Kebab koobideh Net +6
“The kebab koobideh is another favorite of mine. It’s incredibly juicy, flavorful, and always cooked perfectly.”
Positive 7Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The kebab koobideh is another favorite of mine. It’s incredibly juicy, flavorful, and always cooked perfectly.”July 2026
“One of the best persian restaurants in dubai with good koibideh and jigar Thanks to the waitresses for their services”February 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Beef kebabs Net +1
“An amazing barbecue restaurant next to kite beach.They serve delicious chicken and beef kebabs with fresh vegetables.everything was excellent 😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“An amazing barbecue restaurant next to kite beach.They serve delicious chicken and beef kebabs with fresh vegetables.everything was excellent 😍”December 2025
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Chenje Net +1
“The view is good i had chenje and kobideh the food was amazing Good service”
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Review excerpts
“The view is good i had chenje and kobideh the food was amazing Good service”June 2026
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Chicken kebabs Net +1
“An amazing barbecue restaurant next to kite beach.They serve delicious chicken and beef kebabs with fresh vegetables.everything was excellent 😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“An amazing barbecue restaurant next to kite beach.They serve delicious chicken and beef kebabs with fresh vegetables.everything was excellent 😍”December 2025
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Chops Net +1
“My first time here i had to choose what i want i had the chops it was fresh and taste very good thanks fpr the great service 😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My first time here i had to choose what i want i had the chops it was fresh and taste very good thanks fpr the great service 😋”March 2026
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Donbalan Net +1
“Famous kabab and liver Iranian Restaurant with sorts of kabab like Kubideh, jouje and liver grills like del, gholve and donbalan. Delivery for kababs available and contact them with WhatsApp. It was delicious, kind service. It is located inside Sunset mall.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Famous kabab and liver Iranian Restaurant with sorts of kabab like Kubideh, jouje and liver grills like del, gholve and donbalan. Delivery for kababs available and contact them with WhatsApp. It was delicious, kind service. It is located inside Sunset mall.”August 2023
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Fat skewers Net +1
“The kebabs were fantastic, the fat skewers were the best I've had, and the rice was perfectly done. This combo together was out of this world. I'll definitely be visiting again!”
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Review excerpts
“The kebabs were fantastic, the fat skewers were the best I've had, and the rice was perfectly done. This combo together was out of this world. I'll definitely be visiting again!”July 2024
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“The flavors of the grilled meat and chicken were outstanding,and everything came with fresh Iranian herbs and salad.🥰”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The flavors of the grilled meat and chicken were outstanding,and everything came with fresh Iranian herbs and salad.🥰”December 2025
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Jigers(barbecure livers) Net +1
“Excelent place to have jigers(barbecure livers) And great service”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excelent place to have jigers(barbecure livers) And great service”June 2026
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Jouje Net +1
“Famous kabab and liver Iranian Restaurant with sorts of kabab like Kubideh, jouje and liver grills like del, gholve and donbalan. Delivery for kababs available and contact them with WhatsApp. It was delicious, kind service. It is located inside Sunset mall.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Famous kabab and liver Iranian Restaurant with sorts of kabab like Kubideh, jouje and liver grills like del, gholve and donbalan. Delivery for kababs available and contact them with WhatsApp. It was delicious, kind service. It is located inside Sunset mall.”August 2023
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Lamb liver Net +1
“I come here specifically for the lamb liver because I’m trying to increase my iron levels, and this restaurant serves the best lamb liver in Dubai. Even if you don’t usually like liver, I genuinely think this place could change your mind.”
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Review excerpts
“I come here specifically for the lamb liver because I’m trying to increase my iron levels, and this restaurant serves the best lamb liver in Dubai. Even if you don’t usually like liver, I genuinely think this place could change your mind.”July 2026
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Lamb saffron wings Net +1
“The platters are great for sharing but the lamb and saffron wings are our favorites.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The platters are great for sharing but the lamb and saffron wings are our favorites.”March 2026
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Liver bbq Net +1
“By far the best liver bbq place specially if you like Persian cousin with years of experience in mastering the technique”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“By far the best liver bbq place specially if you like Persian cousin with years of experience in mastering the technique”December 2023
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Saffron rice Net +1
“The menu offers a variety of traditional Iranian dishes, and the food is consistently fresh and flavorful. I particularly enjoyed the kebabs and the saffron rice, which were cooked to perfection. The portions are generous, making it good value for money.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The menu offers a variety of traditional Iranian dishes, and the food is consistently fresh and flavorful. I particularly enjoyed the kebabs and the saffron rice, which were cooked to perfection. The portions are generous, making it good value for money.”July 2024
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Del Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Famous kabab and liver Iranian Restaurant with sorts of kabab like Kubideh, jouje and liver grills like del, gholve and donbalan. Delivery for kababs available and contact them with WhatsApp. It was delicious, kind service. It is located inside Sunset mall.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Famous kabab and liver Iranian Restaurant with sorts of kabab like Kubideh, jouje and liver grills like del, gholve and donbalan. Delivery for kababs available and contact them with WhatsApp. It was delicious, kind service. It is located inside Sunset mall.”August 2023
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Gholve Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Famous kabab and liver Iranian Restaurant with sorts of kabab like Kubideh, jouje and liver grills like del, gholve and donbalan. Delivery for kababs available and contact them with WhatsApp. It was delicious, kind service. It is located inside Sunset mall.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Famous kabab and liver Iranian Restaurant with sorts of kabab like Kubideh, jouje and liver grills like del, gholve and donbalan. Delivery for kababs available and contact them with WhatsApp. It was delicious, kind service. It is located inside Sunset mall.”August 2023
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Heart Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The liver and heart are always fresh, juicy, and perfectly cooked.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The liver and heart are always fresh, juicy, and perfectly cooked.”December 2025
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Basmati Net −1
“Today we went to jogarchi, we ate koobideh and rolet kabab, the food was awful, the fat inside the koobideh was a lot, I couldn't take more than 3 cm of one skewer, the rice was not Persian rice it was basmati, imagine you go to Persian restaurants and they serve Persian rice , I won't recommend at all.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Today we went to jogarchi, we ate koobideh and rolet kabab, the food was awful, the fat inside the koobideh was a lot, I couldn't take more than 3 cm of one skewer, the rice was not Persian rice it was basmati, imagine you go to Persian restaurants and they serve Persian rice , I won't recommend at all.”February 2026
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Chenjeh masti Net −1
“Service is good but food quality is poor. The chenjeh masti, which is meant to be the most tender meat due to marination with yogurt, was hard and chewy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Service is good but food quality is poor. The chenjeh masti, which is meant to be the most tender meat due to marination with yogurt, was hard and chewy.”August 2025
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Cow heart Net −1
“We ordered sheep heart but were served cow heart instead.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered sheep heart but were served cow heart instead.”May 2026
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Iranian liver kabab Net −1
“It was absolute failure to duplicate Iranian liver Kabab, I am such regret to visit this restaurant, it was real harassment to my memories back in home, bad ingredients, unprofessional crew, over price menu, I do not recommend even to try, awful experience, I am afraid to ended in hospital today”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“It was absolute failure to duplicate Iranian liver Kabab, I am such regret to visit this restaurant, it was real harassment to my memories back in home, bad ingredients, unprofessional crew, over price menu, I do not recommend even to try, awful experience, I am afraid to ended in hospital today”October 2025
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Rolet kabab Net −1
“Today we went to jogarchi, we ate koobideh and rolet kabab, the food was awful, the fat inside the koobideh was a lot, I couldn't take more than 3 cm of one skewer, the rice was not Persian rice it was basmati, imagine you go to Persian restaurants and they serve Persian rice , I won't recommend at all.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Today we went to jogarchi, we ate koobideh and rolet kabab, the food was awful, the fat inside the koobideh was a lot, I couldn't take more than 3 cm of one skewer, the rice was not Persian rice it was basmati, imagine you go to Persian restaurants and they serve Persian rice , I won't recommend at all.”February 2026
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Sheep heart Net −1
“We ordered sheep heart but were served cow heart instead.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered sheep heart but were served cow heart instead.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check doneness. If you prefer meat well done, confirm the cooking carefully before eating; one diner said a well-done request still arrived raw.
Inspect liver. Check the liver and heart when served and raise any freshness concern immediately, as reviews report bad smell and discoloration.
Clarify portions. Ask how many pieces or skewers a serving contains before ordering liver, since one customer found the actual skewers much smaller than advertised.
Use parking. For a straightforward visit, consider driving: a review says the restaurant has free parking in Jumeirah.
Try sharing. If you are dining with others, consider a platter for the table; one review specifically says the platters are good for sharing.
Pair with rice. Kebabs can be ordered with rice; one diner particularly enjoyed the combination of kebabs, fat skewers and perfectly cooked rice.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sunset mall - Jumeira St
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Quality inconsistency
Recent reviews report freshness problems with liver and heart, including bad smell, taste and visible green discoloration.
Cooking concerns
One diner says meat requested well done was still raw and caused digestion problems.
Small skewers
One customer found the liver skewers far smaller than the promotional trays and estimated about 300 AED for 15 skewers.
Chewy meat
A review found the chenjeh masti hard and chewy despite its yoghurt marinade.
Mall setting
One diner found the mall location convenient for parking but lacking atmosphere.
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The Bottom Line
Jigarchi is a Persian BBQ restaurant in Jumeirah, focused on Iranian grilled food rather than a broad international menu. Customers come for kebab koobideh, lamb liver and other offal grills, while the lamb and saffron wings are also mentioned as favourites. Traditional flavours, fresh herbs and generously sized platters are recurring positives, and the food suits both a quick meal and a sharing-style dinner.
The setting is relaxed but opinions differ on the atmosphere: outdoor seating has been praised for its Burj Khalifa view, while one diner found the mall location short on ambience. It is near Kite Beach, making it a convenient post-beach or post-run stop, and reviews mention free parking in Jumeirah. Service is generally described as warm, attentive and efficient.
The main caution is inconsistency. Many diners call the kebabs fresh and perfectly cooked, but others report raw meat, hard chenjeh masti, or liver and heart with unpleasant smell or discoloration. A separate review says the liver skewers were much smaller than those shown in Instagram promotions and estimated about 300 AED for 15 skewers.
If ordering offal, check the portion and freshness at the table; for groups, a platter may be the easier choice.