PUBG Porota
The PUBG porota combines hot Cheetos, sweet-spicy sauces and shredded chicken.
Koukh Al Shay
Al Rashidiya
Koukh Al Shay is a small cafe in Al Rashidiya built around quick sandwiches, paratha wraps and tea. Reviews repeatedly point to karak and the PUBG porota sandwich, while drive-through ordering, free parking and late-night opening make it useful for a snack on the move.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
460 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Karak Tea
Karak is a recurring favourite, especially alongside a quick snack or sandwich.
Paratha Choices
Chicken tikka parotta and chicken chilli parotta sandwiches are named favourites.
Custom Orders
One review says the cafe customizes orders to suit individual requests.
Late Opening
A review notes the shop stayed open until 2:30am, useful after a late drive.
Parking
Customers mention free parking in front, with another review describing ample parking.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Extra Cheese. Ask for the chicken chilli break spicy with extra cheese if you like a hotter, richer sandwich.
Go Late. For a late-night snack, a review says the shop was open until 2:30am.
Expect Takeaway. Plan on takeaway or eating in the car: one review says there is no indoor seating and car orders can take time.
Allow Extra Time. If ordering delivery, leave a buffer because customers reported repeated delays and waits of up to an hour.
Check Samosas. Confirm the filling when ordering samosas; one customer received chicken instead of a requested vegetable samosa.
Watch Sugar. If ordering Kashmiri chaye, mention your preferred sweetness because one customer found it overwhelmingly sugary.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Beside Bin Eid Restaurant, 49 C Street, Old Rashidiya Souq،
Al Rashidiya, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene Concern
One delivery customer reported finding a hair in the food.
Delivery Delays
Several customers describe late deliveries, including one promised in 20 minutes that arrived after an hour.
Service Issues
Reviews report rude or inattentive staff, particularly during morning visits and at the counter.
Inconsistent Taste
One customer said the taste changed from one order to the next.
Limited Seating
This is a small cafeteria with limited indoor dining rather than a sit-down restaurant.
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The Bottom Line
Koukh Al Shay is a small, mostly takeaway cafe in Al Rashidiya for quick sandwiches, paratha wraps and tea. The menu has enough variety for repeat snack runs, with customers calling out the PUBG porota, chicken tikka parotta, chicken chilli parotta and karak tea. It is also described as a late-night stop, with one review noting opening until 2:30am.
The PUBG porota is the most distinctive order mentioned: it comes with hot Cheetos, sweet and spicy sauces, and shredded chicken. Chicken mayonnaise paratha, chicken samosa and Francisco paratha also have fans, and one customer says custom orders are accommodated. Free parking in front and a location near Al Rashidiya metro station make quick collection convenient.
There is limited indoor dining, so this suits takeaway or eating in the car more than a long cafe visit. Service is the main reason to be cautious. Some customers describe friendly, quick visits, but others report rude morning or counter staff, delayed delivery, slow WhatsApp order confirmation and inconsistent taste.
A delivery review also reported finding a hair in the food. If timing matters, collect in person or allow extra time; check samosa fillings and specify sweetness for Kashmiri chaye. 50/- dirhams, though this should not be treated as a current price.