Karak tea
Karak is a consistent favourite, with several reviews calling it excellent or the best in the area.
Koukh Al Shay | Al Mamzar - Dubai
Al Mamzar
Koukh Al Shay is a casual cafe in Al Mamzar for karak, tea and budget-friendly cafeteria food. Reviews specifically highlight the loaded fries, poratta sandwich and quick snack-style meals, though service and delivery can vary sharply.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
426 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Loaded fries
The loaded fries received a direct recommendation from a recent customer looking for a tasty snack.
Poratta sandwich
The poratta sandwich is singled out as one of the strongest items on the menu in Al Mamzar.
Quick visits
Some customers found the food fresh and served quickly, making the cafe suitable for a short snack or tea stop.
Clean setting
Multiple reviews describe the cafe as clean and comfortable, with one older review also noting plenty of seating and WiFi.
Nearby parking
RTA parking nearby makes visiting more convenient, especially for a quick stop by car.
Large portions
One regular delivery customer reports that portions are usually big and prices feel like a good deal.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. If ordering delivery or visiting at a busy time, build in extra time: one customer waited an hour for a prepared order.
Confirm delivery. Call to confirm the delivery area and timing before ordering; reviews mention refused nearby orders and waits over an hour.
Choose karak. Karak is the safer starting point: reviews repeatedly praise it, while individual food and drink items receive mixed feedback.
Check portions. For parota orders, confirm the expected size before paying, as one customer received a portion nearly half the usual size.
Use parking. Driving is practical because a review reports plenty of RTA parking nearby.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mamzar - Deira - Dubai
Al Mamzar - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Zakis fries
Zakis fries are named as one of a customer's two favourite items.
Chicken dynamite popcorn
Chicken dynamite popcorn is highlighted alongside zakis fries as a favourite order.
Mango Mint Drink
An older neighbourhood review gives the Mango Mint Drink its highest rating among the items tried.
Common Concerns
Slow delivery
Delivery times are inconsistent: reviewers report waits of 45 minutes to over an hour, even for nearby orders.
Uneven service
Several reviews describe poor communication, including no updates and difficulty getting order or delivery information.
Mojito quality
A customer found the mojito undrinkably sweet and said the replacement was served without correcting the order.
Shawarma inconsistency
One shawarma review reported dry, bland chicken and tortilla bread, while another described the chicken as salty and dry.
Small portions
Portion sizes have disappointed some customers, including a complaint about a chicken chilli parota that was nearly half-sized.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 AED
lemon soda
“I paid only 10 AED for a lemon soda which we usually get it for 5 AED from other shops”Google review · February 2023
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The Bottom Line
Koukh Al Shay is a casual cafe in Al Mamzar for karak, tea and inexpensive cafeteria-style meals. The clearest reasons to consider it are the karak, loaded fries and poratta sandwich, with customers also mentioning zakis fries and chicken dynamite popcorn. It suits a quick snack, a tea stop or a simple family-and-friends hangout rather than a carefully timed meal.
The better reports describe fresh food, quick service, friendly staff and a clean, comfortable setting. An older review also mentions plenty of seating and WiFi, while a newer visit found plenty of RTA parking nearby. Prices can be appealing: one customer paid AED 8 for a shawarma, and another reported AED 10 for a lemon soda, though the latter considered that expensive compared with nearby cafeterias.
The main caution is inconsistency. 5 hours for some small orders, with weak communication during the wait. Food quality can swing too: shawarma was described as dry and bland in one review, and a mojito was called undrinkably sweet in another.
If you are ordering delivery, confirm the area and timing first. For an easy first order, karak and one of the specifically praised snack items look less risky than experimenting with mixed drinks or disputed dishes.