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Latin American flavours meet Asian street-food ideas in dishes reviewers found genuinely distinctive.
Kompay – Latino & Asian Fusion | Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai
Kompay is a Latino–Asian fusion restaurant in Downtown Dubai, inside Social Distrikt at The Dubai Mall. Reviews highlight its arepas and short rib tostones, while the menu also brings Latin American comfort flavours into bao, guacamole and other Asian-inspired dishes.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
173 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Arepas
Arepas are a standout, with reviews praising their crisp texture, corn flavour and fresh fillings.
Tostones
The Short Rib Tostones were called a meal highlight, while avocado versions also drew praise.
Vegetarian Choice
Vegetarian diners can choose dishes such as avocado tostones, corn ribs and crispy tapioca.
Helpful Service
Staff were described as friendly and knowledgeable, including detailed menu guidance for first-time diners.
Comfort Flavours
Venezuelan and Colombian diners found recognisable traditional flavours with contemporary touches.
What to Eat at Kompay – Latino & Asian Fusion | Downtown Dubai 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 Kompay – Latino & Asian Fusion | Downtown Dubai, 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 Kompay – Latino & Asian Fusion | Downtown Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Short rib tostones Net +4
“The Short Rib Tostones were completely amazing and easily the highlight of the meal!”
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“The Short Rib Tostones were completely amazing and easily the highlight of the meal!”July 2026
“Had the short rib tostones and corn rib, and both were exceptionally good.”October 2025
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Corn ribs Net +3
“The corn ribs - OMG, delicious.”
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“The corn ribs - OMG, delicious.”September 2025
“Everything tasted so fresh and authentic - especially the plantain, avocado tostones, corn ribs and crispy tapioca - absolutely delicious!”March 2026
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Guacamole Net +3
“The food is delicious. The guacamole is 100/100, the best I've ever tasted. You must try all the BAO options and, of course, the arepa! In fact, try everything—you won't regret it. =D”
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“The food is delicious. The guacamole is 100/100, the best I've ever tasted. You must try all the BAO options and, of course, the arepa! In fact, try everything—you won't regret it. =D”August 2025
“The mix of flavors is great. We ate the arepas , the guacamole, the seafood rice and took home a portion of their tres leches bien me sabe that was insane! Will come back for sure.”August 2025
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Picaña Net +2
“I ultimately went for the picanha, cooked medium, and plantain, which came with a truffle sauce and another side, the name of which escapes me. Cooked to perfection, it was one of the best meals i’ve had in Dubai for quite a while.”
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“I ultimately went for the picanha, cooked medium, and plantain, which came with a truffle sauce and another side, the name of which escapes me. Cooked to perfection, it was one of the best meals i’ve had in Dubai for quite a while.”March 2026
“My absolute favorites from the menu are the bao, the guacamole with tostones, and the picaña – each dish was bursting with flavor and perfectly prepared.”August 2025
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Plantain Net +2
“Everything tasted so fresh and authentic - especially the plantain, avocado tostones, corn ribs and crispy tapioca - absolutely delicious!”
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“Everything tasted so fresh and authentic - especially the plantain, avocado tostones, corn ribs and crispy tapioca - absolutely delicious!”March 2026
Honorable mentions (19)
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Aguapanela Net +1
“The food was delicious! As a Latina, I have to say the arepas were outstanding ;D, the patacones simply delicious, and the aguapanela was just perfect.”
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“The food was delicious! As a Latina, I have to say the arepas were outstanding ;D, the patacones simply delicious, and the aguapanela was just perfect.”September 2025
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Avocado tostones Net +1
“Everything tasted so fresh and authentic - especially the plantain, avocado tostones, corn ribs and crispy tapioca - absolutely delicious!”
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“Everything tasted so fresh and authentic - especially the plantain, avocado tostones, corn ribs and crispy tapioca - absolutely delicious!”March 2026
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Beef arepa Net +1
“Crispy chicken baos and beef arepa are a must if you visit. You won’t regret it!”
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“Crispy chicken baos and beef arepa are a must if you visit. You won’t regret it!”August 2025
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Coconut passion fruit quesillo Net +1
“The wagyu arepa, the crispy chicken arepa, the tequeños, and the coconut passion fruit quesillo are a delight.”
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“The wagyu arepa, the crispy chicken arepa, the tequeños, and the coconut passion fruit quesillo are a delight.”November 2025
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Corn flan Net +1
“I had a wonderful experience, the food was amazing, I was surprised by the corn flan, it hit the spot.”
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“I had a wonderful experience, the food was amazing, I was surprised by the corn flan, it hit the spot.”August 2025
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Crispy chicken arepa Net +1
“The wagyu arepa, the crispy chicken arepa, the tequeños, and the coconut passion fruit quesillo are a delight.”
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“The wagyu arepa, the crispy chicken arepa, the tequeños, and the coconut passion fruit quesillo are a delight.”November 2025
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Crispy chicken bao Net +1
“Seriously, their crispy chicken bao is hands down the best in town—so delicious and perfectly crispy! Once you take a bite, you’ll understand why everyone raves about it.”
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“Seriously, their crispy chicken bao is hands down the best in town—so delicious and perfectly crispy! Once you take a bite, you’ll understand why everyone raves about it.”August 2025
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Crispy tapioca Net +1
“Everything tasted so fresh and authentic - especially the plantain, avocado tostones, corn ribs and crispy tapioca - absolutely delicious!”
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“Everything tasted so fresh and authentic - especially the plantain, avocado tostones, corn ribs and crispy tapioca - absolutely delicious!”March 2026
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Guacamole with tostones Net +1
“My absolute favorites from the menu are the bao, the guacamole with tostones, and the picaña – each dish was bursting with flavor and perfectly prepared.”
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“My absolute favorites from the menu are the bao, the guacamole with tostones, and the picaña – each dish was bursting with flavor and perfectly prepared.”August 2025
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King arepa Net +1
“What a great discovery! I loved the place and the food. I tried the short rib tostones and the king arepa!”
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“What a great discovery! I loved the place and the food. I tried the short rib tostones and the king arepa!”September 2025
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Kompay guacamole with tostones Net +1
“The Kompay Guacamole with Tostones was fresh, delicious, and a unique combination.”
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“The Kompay Guacamole with Tostones was fresh, delicious, and a unique combination.”June 2026
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Papelon con limón Net +1
“We tried Papelon con Limón... A very typical juice of our country. Was very nice.”
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“We tried Papelon con Limón... A very typical juice of our country. Was very nice.”August 2025
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Patacones Net +1
“The food was delicious! As a Latina, I have to say the arepas were outstanding ;D, the patacones simply delicious, and the aguapanela was just perfect.”
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“The food was delicious! As a Latina, I have to say the arepas were outstanding ;D, the patacones simply delicious, and the aguapanela was just perfect.”September 2025
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Queen veggie bao Net +1
“Had a great experience at Kompay! We really enjoyed the Queen Veggie Bao — it was flavorful and perfectly prepared.”
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“Had a great experience at Kompay! We really enjoyed the Queen Veggie Bao — it was flavorful and perfectly prepared.”June 2026
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Sancocho Net +1
“If you can go Sunday, ask for free sancocho. It’s amazing!”
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“If you can go Sunday, ask for free sancocho. It’s amazing!”April 2026
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Seafood rice Net +1
“The mix of flavors is great. We ate the arepas , the guacamole, the seafood rice and took home a portion of their tres leches bien me sabe that was insane! Will come back for sure.”
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“The mix of flavors is great. We ate the arepas , the guacamole, the seafood rice and took home a portion of their tres leches bien me sabe that was insane! Will come back for sure.”August 2025
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Tequeños Net +1
“The wagyu arepa, the crispy chicken arepa, the tequeños, and the coconut passion fruit quesillo are a delight.”
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“The wagyu arepa, the crispy chicken arepa, the tequeños, and the coconut passion fruit quesillo are a delight.”November 2025
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Tostones Net +1
“Finally a restaurant with good latin food the Baos, Arepas and Tostones were another level!”
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“Finally a restaurant with good latin food the Baos, Arepas and Tostones were another level!”August 2025
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Tres leches bien me sabe Net +1
“The mix of flavors is great. We ate the arepas , the guacamole, the seafood rice and took home a portion of their tres leches bien me sabe that was insane! Will come back for sure.”
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“The mix of flavors is great. We ate the arepas , the guacamole, the seafood rice and took home a portion of their tres leches bien me sabe that was insane! Will come back for sure.”August 2025
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Sugar cane lemonade Net +1
“This sugar cane lemonade is a must-try drink!”
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“This sugar cane lemonade is a must-try drink!”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Sunday Sancocho. If you visit on Sunday, ask whether the free sancocho is available; one repeat diner specifically recommends it.
Mix Orders. For a first visit, order at least one arepa and one bao to sample both sides of the fusion menu.
Find Cinema City. Look in the food court close to Cinema City, where one reviewer located the restaurant.
Try Tacos. If Latin–Asian food is new to you, start with the tacos; a first-time diner found them fresh and flavourful.
Try Lemonade. The sugar cane lemonade is singled out as a drink worth trying alongside the food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fountain Views - G Floor - Social Distrikt - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Delay
One diner waited 30 minutes and found the food sitting out cold before it was served.
Corner Location
The restaurant can be hard to spot because it sits in a corner rather than near the front.
Tajadas
One Venezuelan reviewer found the Tajadas insufficiently sweet and juicy.
Common Seating
A reviewer found the common-area eating setup less exciting than the food itself.
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The Bottom Line
Kompay is a Latino–Asian fusion restaurant in Downtown Dubai, inside Social Distrikt at The Dubai Mall. It is a useful stop when you want Latin American comfort food with an Asian street-food angle: reviews repeatedly point to arepas, baos, tostones and guacamole, with Venezuelan and Colombian flavours at the centre. The clearest favourites are the arepas, especially the wagyu and beef versions, plus the Short Rib Tostones and guacamole with tostones.
Crispy chicken bao gets its own enthusiastic mentions, while corn ribs and vegetarian choices make the menu broader than a meat-focused Latin restaurant. For drinks, the sugar cane lemonade and aguapanela are both specifically praised. On Sundays, ask about the free sancocho mentioned by a repeat customer.
There are a few practical caveats. Kompay is a small venue in a shared common area and can be tucked away in a corner near the food court and cinema, so it may take a moment to find. One customer reported a 30-minute wait and food arriving cold, although most reviews describe prompt, attentive service.
Another found the Tajadas less sweet and juicy than preferred. A reviewer also considered it good value for the Dubai Mall location, but no firm menu prices were provided.
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