Juicy koobideh
The koobideh is repeatedly praised for being tender, juicy and freshly barbecued, with buttery rice alongside it.
Kish Restaurant
Al Garhoud
Kish Restaurant is a Persian restaurant in Al Garhoud known in reviews for Iranian barbecue, especially kabab koobideh and mix grill. Family cabins, fresh bread and convenient parking add practical appeal, while the pricing makes it feel more like an occasional treat than an everyday stop.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
549 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quality barbecue
Reviews describe the kebabs and chicken as high-quality Iranian barbecue; one diner found the koobideh melt-in-the-mouth.
Family cabins
Partially enclosed family cabins give groups a more private dining setup.
Fresh bread
The light naan with black seeds is a memorable accompaniment to the kebabs and rice.
Easy parking
Parking is described as convenient, although one review notes lunch-hour parking problems.
Fresh juices
Freshly squeezed juices are served in good-sized portions, alongside Persian kebabs and rice.
What to Eat at Kish 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 Kish 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 Kish Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Kabab koobideh Net +4
“Don’t miss the kabab koobideh, you’ll love it.”
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“Don’t miss the kabab koobideh, you’ll love it.”December 2025
“Awesome Kebabs and chicken, its High quality iranian bbq. Especially the kobideh is melt in your mouth.”June 2025
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Mix grill Net +3
“However, the Mix Grill stole the spotlight for me—it's a carnivore's dream come true, with tender meats perfectly grilled to juicy perfection 🥩. Every bite was a symphony of flavors, leaving me craving more.”
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“However, the Mix Grill stole the spotlight for me—it's a carnivore's dream come true, with tender meats perfectly grilled to juicy perfection 🥩. Every bite was a symphony of flavors, leaving me craving more.”April 2024
“I ordered 1 Kg Mix Grills for my Family and they loved it ,, bit pricey though..”August 2024
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Lamb chops Net +2
“Fantastic place for amazing Iranian food - absolutely must try the kebab koobideh & lamb chops!”
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“Fantastic place for amazing Iranian food - absolutely must try the kebab koobideh & lamb chops!”April 2025
“Very good kubideh, joojeh was surprisingly one of the better ones in Dubai, lamb chops was acceptable.”March 2022
Honorable mentions (14)
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Chicken tikka with saffron cubes with rice Net +1
“Our all time favorite Iranian restaurant in Dubai.. Authentic Iranian food and very reasonable prices.. Best Dishes are Jelo Kabab with Rice and Chicken Tikka with saffron cubes with rice..”
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“Our all time favorite Iranian restaurant in Dubai.. Authentic Iranian food and very reasonable prices.. Best Dishes are Jelo Kabab with Rice and Chicken Tikka with saffron cubes with rice..”January 2020
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Cucumber yogurt Net +1
“Hummus and cucumber yogurt is nice.”
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“Hummus and cucumber yogurt is nice.”November 2020
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Fresh bread Net +1
“They make a fresh bread that is delicious.”
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“They make a fresh bread that is delicious.”October 2018
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Fresh veggie bites Net +1
“Special soup and fresh veggie bites - always a must before meal.”
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“Special soup and fresh veggie bites - always a must before meal.”March 2022
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Grilled chicken yogurt Net +1
“A good option for who’s craving delicious Iranian food, we tried the grilled chicken yogurt with white rice, Kebab, and Tekka.”
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“A good option for who’s craving delicious Iranian food, we tried the grilled chicken yogurt with white rice, Kebab, and Tekka.”November 2020
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Hummus Net +1
“Hummus and cucumber yogurt is nice.”
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“Hummus and cucumber yogurt is nice.”November 2020
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Iranian bread with black seeds Net +1
“Very tasty Iranian bread with black seeds.”
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“Very tasty Iranian bread with black seeds.”March 2022
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Jelo kabab with rice Net +1
“Our all time favorite Iranian restaurant in Dubai.. Authentic Iranian food and very reasonable prices.. Best Dishes are Jelo Kabab with Rice and Chicken Tikka with saffron cubes with rice..”
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“Our all time favorite Iranian restaurant in Dubai.. Authentic Iranian food and very reasonable prices.. Best Dishes are Jelo Kabab with Rice and Chicken Tikka with saffron cubes with rice..”January 2020
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Joojeh Net +1
“Very good kubideh, joojeh was surprisingly one of the better ones in Dubai, lamb chops was acceptable.”
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“Very good kubideh, joojeh was surprisingly one of the better ones in Dubai, lamb chops was acceptable.”March 2022
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Lamb kabab with rice Net +1
“The Food Is Great in Taste , Specially the Lamb Kabab with Rice .. We had a mix Salad Platter also with Humus and Eggplant Humus along with fresh Crispy Salad Leaves ..tried Iranian Sherazi Falooda also with Touch of Rose Water & Sweetener”
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Review excerpts
“The Food Is Great in Taste , Specially the Lamb Kabab with Rice .. We had a mix Salad Platter also with Humus and Eggplant Humus along with fresh Crispy Salad Leaves ..tried Iranian Sherazi Falooda also with Touch of Rose Water & Sweetener”September 2024
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Meat n barley soups Net +1
“but if u want good food this place is must visit.. i feel its much better than the overrated Ostadi Speacial Kebab in Bur Dubai... do try the meat n barley soups here...”
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“but if u want good food this place is must visit.. i feel its much better than the overrated Ostadi Speacial Kebab in Bur Dubai... do try the meat n barley soups here...”November 2018
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Mix salad platter Net +1
“The Food Is Great in Taste , Specially the Lamb Kabab with Rice .. We had a mix Salad Platter also with Humus and Eggplant Humus along with fresh Crispy Salad Leaves ..tried Iranian Sherazi Falooda also with Touch of Rose Water & Sweetener”
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Review excerpts
“The Food Is Great in Taste , Specially the Lamb Kabab with Rice .. We had a mix Salad Platter also with Humus and Eggplant Humus along with fresh Crispy Salad Leaves ..tried Iranian Sherazi Falooda also with Touch of Rose Water & Sweetener”September 2024
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Naan Net +1
“The naan was light with black seeds sprinkled over.”
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“The naan was light with black seeds sprinkled over.”April 2025
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Rice with pomegranate Net +1
“It's good food .. lamb is nice .. rice with pomegranate tasty.”
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“It's good food .. lamb is nice .. rice with pomegranate tasty.”May 2018
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Fragrant strong tea Net +1
“Fragrant strong tea in cute little cups with handle.”
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Review excerpts
“Fragrant strong tea in cute little cups with handle.”March 2022
What to Avoid (2)
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Kebab plate Net −1
“I came here after an advise from one of my friends and I ordered the mix grilled plate and the kebab plate...the quantities were enough for 2 but the price were high(90 aed for 2 plate picked up from restaurant)compared to the quality of the food... the taste founds average and didn't feel anything special here..for me ill not try it again.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I came here after an advise from one of my friends and I ordered the mix grilled plate and the kebab plate...the quantities were enough for 2 but the price were high(90 aed for 2 plate picked up from restaurant)compared to the quality of the food... the taste founds average and didn't feel anything special here..for me ill not try it again.”September 2021
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Mix grilled plate Net −1
“I came here after an advise from one of my friends and I ordered the mix grilled plate and the kebab plate...the quantities were enough for 2 but the price were high(90 aed for 2 plate picked up from restaurant)compared to the quality of the food... the taste founds average and didn't feel anything special here..for me ill not try it again.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I came here after an advise from one of my friends and I ordered the mix grilled plate and the kebab plate...the quantities were enough for 2 but the price were high(90 aed for 2 plate picked up from restaurant)compared to the quality of the food... the taste founds average and didn't feel anything special here..for me ill not try it again.”September 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Try koobideh. Start with kabab koobideh; reviewers repeatedly identify it as a standout, and one suggests pouring butter over the kebabs.
Dine in. Choose dine-in over takeaway if possible, since one reviewer says the kebabs get cold and dry when taken away.
Bring a car. Driving is the safer plan for access; one reviewer found the journey impractical by taxi, bus and metro.
Avoid lunch parking. If driving at lunchtime, allow extra time for parking because one review reports problems during that period.
Check group portions. For large catering-style orders, confirm quantities first: one mixed-grill order for 24 was reportedly barely enough for 15.
Ask for cabins. Families can ask about the partially enclosed cabins, which reviewers describe as a private seating option.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Office 108, 2nd Floor - 11 Nad Al Hamar Rd
Umm Ramool, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High prices
Several diners consider Kish more expensive than comparable Iranian restaurants, with one calling the price higher than normal.
Uneven service
Service reviews are mixed: one group reported slow acknowledgement, forgotten orders and wrong dishes, while others found staff attentive.
Portion concerns
A former regular said portions had shrunk and a large mixed-grill order barely fed 15 people instead of 24.
Takeaway drying
One reviewer advises against takeaway because the kebabs can arrive cold and dry.
Hygiene allegation
One review reported finding a cockroach in soup, a serious isolated hygiene complaint worth bearing in mind.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
90 aed for 2 plate
mix grilled plate and the kebab plate
“the quantities were enough for 2 but the price were high(90 aed for 2 plate picked up from restaurant)compared to the quality of the food”Google review · September 2021
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The Bottom Line
Kish Restaurant is a Persian spot in Al Garhoud where the main draw is Iranian barbecue. Kabab koobideh gets the most enthusiastic attention, described as juicy, tender and freshly barbecued; the mix grill, lamb chops and joojeh are other named choices worth considering. Rice, fresh bread and freshly squeezed juices round out the meal, while the Iranian Sherazi falooda adds a sweet finish.
The setting suits family meals, with partially closed cabins, and several reviews mention friendly, attentive service. There is also convenient parking according to one diner. That said, service is not perfectly predictable: other customers describe rude staff, long waits, forgotten orders and mixed-up dishes.
For a calmer experience, dining in may be preferable to takeaway, since one reviewer says kebabs become cold and dry when carried away. Prices are the main reservation. Reviewers call Kish more expensive than comparable Iranian restaurants; one reported 40–48 AED for a koobideh meal, while another cited 190 Dhs/kg for kebab.
Portion feedback is mixed, including a large order that reportedly fell short for a group of 24. If you are driving, check parking around lunchtime and confirm quantities before placing a sizeable group order.