Authentic Koshari
Koshari is cooked to a standard that several reviewers compare favourably with Egypt, with rich sauce and crisp onions.
Koshari Abu Tarek Egyptian Restaurant
Al Barsha
Koshari Abu Tarek is a focused Egyptian restaurant in Al Barsha built around koshari, a hearty vegetarian mix of rice, pasta, lentils and chickpeas. Customers also come for fresh mango juice and rice pudding, with quick service making it practical for takeaway.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
5,297 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Vegetarian Staple
The menu’s signature dish is vegan and vegetarian, making it an easy meat-free meal rather than a token option.
Generous Portions
The Special portion was reported to be more than enough for two, while other reviewers found the medium filling for one or shareable.
Sauce Variety
You can customise the bowl with tomato, garlic-vinegar and chilli sauces, plus fried onions and chickpeas.
Fast Takeaway
Takeaway can be very quick: one customer said they were in and out within five minutes.
Mango Juice
Fresh mango juice is repeatedly mentioned as a strong accompaniment, including alongside a koshari meal.
What to Eat at Koshari Abu Tarek Egyptian 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 Koshari Abu Tarek Egyptian 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 Koshari Abu Tarek Egyptian Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Egyptian koshari Net +1
“Can’t go wrong with egyptian koshari! Parking is a bit hectic in this area but I just pulled over outside the restaurant without any issue because it took me literally 3mins to walk out with koshari in my hand! So quick and efficient! And yummy koshari!”
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“Can’t go wrong with egyptian koshari! Parking is a bit hectic in this area but I just pulled over outside the restaurant without any issue because it took me literally 3mins to walk out with koshari in my hand! So quick and efficient! And yummy koshari!”April 2025
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Hot chickpea and tomato soup Net +1
“the hot chickpea and tomato soup is too good and refreshing if you eat it hot.. drizzle it with a few lemon squeezes and enjoy it till the end.”
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“the hot chickpea and tomato soup is too good and refreshing if you eat it hot.. drizzle it with a few lemon squeezes and enjoy it till the end.”September 2021
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Khusahary Net +1
“Good place , special Egyptian food ( khusahary) which means specialise @ that it's good, tasty, affordable prices, pure vegetarian and cozy classic design , service is fast and outdoor dining available. Paid Parking near available”
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“Good place , special Egyptian food ( khusahary) which means specialise @ that it's good, tasty, affordable prices, pure vegetarian and cozy classic design , service is fast and outdoor dining available. Paid Parking near available”April 2019
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Koshari dish Net +1
“It's serve the authentic Egyptian Koshari Dish. I would recommend spl for those vegetarian love vegetarian food. Simple menu option but best Koshari served.”
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“It's serve the authentic Egyptian Koshari Dish. I would recommend spl for those vegetarian love vegetarian food. Simple menu option but best Koshari served.”December 2019
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Koshari special Net +1
“If you are a vegetarian and want to taste a good Koshari (Egyptian)in Dubai, try here. I ordered one Koshari and two Koshari special. It was such a nice and healthy food. Basically filled with some rice, noodles, pasta, lentils, and chick peas. It also comes with tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, chick peas, chilli sauce and fried onions. Mix it all together and have it for a change. For sure you will love it.”
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“If you are a vegetarian and want to taste a good Koshari (Egyptian)in Dubai, try here. I ordered one Koshari and two Koshari special. It was such a nice and healthy food. Basically filled with some rice, noodles, pasta, lentils, and chick peas. It also comes with tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, chick peas, chilli sauce and fried onions. Mix it all together and have it for a change. For sure you will love it.”November 2023
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Kosheri Net +1
“It's lovely fresh with a hot cup of soupand as usual the kosheri is 100% vegetarian dish. 😀 its a mix of lentils, macronutrient, chick peas and rice with some hot n spicy sauces.. the hot chickpea and tomato soup is too good and refreshing if you eat it hot.. drizzle it with a few lemon squeezes and enjoy it till the end. I personally don't like macaroni and the medium size is decent portion size for one person.”
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“It's lovely fresh with a hot cup of soupand as usual the kosheri is 100% vegetarian dish. 😀 its a mix of lentils, macronutrient, chick peas and rice with some hot n spicy sauces.. the hot chickpea and tomato soup is too good and refreshing if you eat it hot.. drizzle it with a few lemon squeezes and enjoy it till the end. I personally don't like macaroni and the medium size is decent portion size for one person.”September 2021
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Koshri Net +1
“I don't have any picture of this place. But I always go here to eat koshri. I really like it and I just cannot come from that area, without eating it. highly recommended. Its typical Egyptian food, you can say. Egyptian chaat must try if you are in Egypt or in dubai”
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“I don't have any picture of this place. But I always go here to eat koshri. I really like it and I just cannot come from that area, without eating it. highly recommended. Its typical Egyptian food, you can say. Egyptian chaat must try if you are in Egypt or in dubai”January 2026
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Om ali Net +1
“We had egypt national dish Koshary here. They serve in different sizes. If you are vegetarian then this is one meal that can be tried in lunch or dinner. Koshary taste was good. The service was awesome. Small nice restaurant. We had also egypt national sweet Om Ali. It was also good. They also served tomato soup before meal.”
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“We had egypt national dish Koshary here. They serve in different sizes. If you are vegetarian then this is one meal that can be tried in lunch or dinner. Koshary taste was good. The service was awesome. Small nice restaurant. We had also egypt national sweet Om Ali. It was also good. They also served tomato soup before meal.”January 2025
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Rice pudding Net +1
“Egyptian friends confirmed this is No.1 Koshari in Dubai👍 Rice pudding also very tasty.”
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“Egyptian friends confirmed this is No.1 Koshari in Dubai👍 Rice pudding also very tasty.”October 2023
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Special koshari Net +1
“This koshari is highly recommended, the taste is very rich, we ordered 2 special koshari, each was 22 AED, the taste is really good and the quality of the service ☘️”
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“This koshari is highly recommended, the taste is very rich, we ordered 2 special koshari, each was 22 AED, the taste is really good and the quality of the service ☘️”September 2021
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Mango juice Net +5
“The mango juice is on another level 👌🏾👌🏾 Total 38 dirhams, good value for money.”
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“The mango juice is on another level 👌🏾👌🏾 Total 38 dirhams, good value for money.”February 2026
“Their fresh mango juice was also great. Definitely recommended!”November 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Large koshary Net −1
“Order via talabat large Koshary and om ali deal on talabat app! The Koshary had frozen lentils didn’t seem fresh to me”
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Critical review excerpts
“Order via talabat large Koshary and om ali deal on talabat app! The Koshary had frozen lentils didn’t seem fresh to me”March 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Size. If you are not very hungry, consider medium or smaller; one reviewer found Special enough for two.
Add Salsa. Ask for extra salsa if you like a saucier bowl, since one review found the standard portion small.
Try Takeaway. For a quicker visit, takeaway is worth considering; one customer reported leaving with an order within five minutes.
Plan Parking. Allow time to find parking in Al Barsha; a reviewer mentioned an opposite-side sandy school parking area as an option.
Add Toppings. Mix in the sauces and fried onions, and consider extra fried onion or lentils if you want more topping.
Try Dessert. Leave room for rice pudding or Om Ali; both are specifically praised in reviews.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Behind Lulu, City Stay - Al Barsha Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, 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
Hygiene Allegation
One customer alleged finding cockroaches in the food; this is a serious, unverified review report worth noting.
Parking Difficulty
Parking can be hectic around the restaurant, with one reviewer using an opposite-side sandy school parking area.
Basic Ambience
Some reviewers enjoyed the food but felt the ambience and sitting area could use improvement.
Small Salsa
A reviewer found the salsa portion small compared with the generous koshari servings.
Card Friction
One customer said the cashier was reluctant to accept card payment unless they insisted.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
16 AED
medium bowl
“A medium bowl cost 16 AED and is a full meal”Google review · August 2024
11AED
koshari
“This koshari was very flavorful and amazing with only 11AED”Google review · August 2021
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The Bottom Line
Koshari Abu Tarek in Al Barsha keeps its menu tightly focused on Egyptian koshari: rice, pasta, lentils and chickpeas mixed with tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, chilli sauce and fried onions. It is a useful stop if you want a filling vegetarian or vegan meal, especially if you are trying koshari for the first time. Reviewers describe the flavour as authentic, with some comparing it to the Cairo branch.
Portions come in several sizes. A Special was more than enough for two in one review, while medium is often described as a full meal for one or something to share. The fresh mango juice is a popular pairing, and rice pudding and Om Ali give you a sweet finish.
The service is generally described as fast and friendly, and takeaway can take only a few minutes. This is not a polished destination for a long, atmospheric meal: multiple reviews call the ambience basic or in need of improvement, and the restaurant can be busy. Parking in the area is difficult, so plan ahead.
One customer also reported cockroaches in food, a serious hygiene allegation that is not corroborated by the other reviews but should not be overlooked. Card payment was reportedly awkward for one visitor, so confirm the payment method if needed.