Broad menu
The multi-cuisine menu works well when diners want different things, with one reviewer calling it excellent value for a family split across cuisines.
Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant - Jaddaf
Al Jaddaf
Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant in Al Jaddaf is a casual, multi-cuisine cafeteria for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews make the shawarma, biryani and late-night ordering especially worth exploring, though dish quality appears inconsistent.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
536 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast delivery
Several reviews describe prompt delivery, including a burger arriving on time and a late 1am order arriving fairly quickly.
Shawarma
Shawarma is a recurring favourite, with reviewers specifically praising both spicy and normal versions and the paratha shawarma zinger.
Charcoal chicken
One regular delivery customer says the charcoal grilled chicken is a dish they repeatedly order and love.
Outdoor seating
There is outdoor seating as well as indoor seating, and one reviewer enjoyed the outside area and described the location as easy to reach.
Parking
Reviews mention dedicated restaurant parking and, in one account, no-stress parking in Al Jaddaf, although availability may vary.
What to Eat at Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant - Jaddaf 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 Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant - Jaddaf, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant - Jaddaf, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Beef chili d dry Net +1
“Juicy Grilled chicken was very tasty, and the best of all was beef chili d dry”
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“Juicy Grilled chicken was very tasty, and the best of all was beef chili d dry”December 2020
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Burger Net +1
“I ordered a burger online and it was delivered on time, fresh, and delicious.”
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“I ordered a burger online and it was delivered on time, fresh, and delicious.”July 2026
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Charcoal grilled chicken Net +1
“I have been ordering Charcoal grilled chicken from them and must say I love it.. Keep it up Labbaik”
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“I have been ordering Charcoal grilled chicken from them and must say I love it.. Keep it up Labbaik”August 2025
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Chicken cashew nut Net +1
“I have ordered chicken cashew nut and egg fried rice , both were delicious and i enjoyed my meal”
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“I have ordered chicken cashew nut and egg fried rice , both were delicious and i enjoyed my meal”December 2023
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Chilli chicken paratha Net +1
“Labbaik at Jaddaf has always been my go-to for early morning breakfast on the way to work, or whenever I just badly need a good shawarma or chilli chicken paratha. Even after shifting from Jaddaf area to Sharjah, I still pass by to get my faves! Their mutton biryani is also worth trying! Good food at affordable price, fast service, and no-stress parking!👌”
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“Labbaik at Jaddaf has always been my go-to for early morning breakfast on the way to work, or whenever I just badly need a good shawarma or chilli chicken paratha. Even after shifting from Jaddaf area to Sharjah, I still pass by to get my faves! Their mutton biryani is also worth trying! Good food at affordable price, fast service, and no-stress parking!👌”September 2024
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Egg fried rice Net +1
“I have ordered chicken cashew nut and egg fried rice , both were delicious and i enjoyed my meal”
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“I have ordered chicken cashew nut and egg fried rice , both were delicious and i enjoyed my meal”December 2023
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Fries sweet and chilli Net +1
“Tasty and affordable! Would recommance fries sweet and chilli!!”
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“Tasty and affordable! Would recommance fries sweet and chilli!!”October 2023
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Juicy grilled chicken Net +1
“Juicy Grilled chicken was very tasty, and the best of all was beef chili d dry”
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“Juicy Grilled chicken was very tasty, and the best of all was beef chili d dry”December 2020
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Kingfish biryani Net +1
“Kingfish biryani which was amazing and the flavorsome.”
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“Kingfish biryani which was amazing and the flavorsome.”November 2021
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Mixed noodles Net +1
“Very good place, nice staff and big menu. My favourite is the mixed noodles, they give a good portion and it tastes very good. I called them to order, it was very easy and Rehan was very helpful and friendly. They are also open very late as I ordered food at 1 and it came fairly quickly.”
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“Very good place, nice staff and big menu. My favourite is the mixed noodles, they give a good portion and it tastes very good. I called them to order, it was very easy and Rehan was very helpful and friendly. They are also open very late as I ordered food at 1 and it came fairly quickly.”August 2025
Honorable mentions (9)
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Nachos wrap Net +1
“This restaurant its the best i recommend all food and the fries are very crunchy and good i love the nachos wrap amd specially the smoothies are very good!”
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“This restaurant its the best i recommend all food and the fries are very crunchy and good i love the nachos wrap amd specially the smoothies are very good!”January 2025
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Normal shawarma's Net +1
“Both spicy and normal Shawarma's are good. I liked it.”
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“Both spicy and normal Shawarma's are good. I liked it.”January 2021
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Paratha shawarma spicy Net +1
“The best dish I had there was the Paratha shawarma zinger, Tikka and spicy. It’s amazing and I strongly recommend it.”
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“The best dish I had there was the Paratha shawarma zinger, Tikka and spicy. It’s amazing and I strongly recommend it.”November 2021
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Paratha shawarma tikka Net +1
“The best dish I had there was the Paratha shawarma zinger, Tikka and spicy. It’s amazing and I strongly recommend it.”
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“The best dish I had there was the Paratha shawarma zinger, Tikka and spicy. It’s amazing and I strongly recommend it.”November 2021
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Paratha shawarma zinger Net +1
“The best dish I had there was the Paratha shawarma zinger, Tikka and spicy. It’s amazing and I strongly recommend it.”
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“The best dish I had there was the Paratha shawarma zinger, Tikka and spicy. It’s amazing and I strongly recommend it.”November 2021
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Spicy shawarma's Net +1
“Both spicy and normal Shawarma's are good. I liked it.”
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“Both spicy and normal Shawarma's are good. I liked it.”January 2021
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Zinger parata Net +1
“It’s really amazing, the services is really good and the food is very delicious and it’s cheap and I’d really recommend the Kark chai and zinger parata it’s AMAZING.”
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“It’s really amazing, the services is really good and the food is very delicious and it’s cheap and I’d really recommend the Kark chai and zinger parata it’s AMAZING.”April 2026
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Chicken biryani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I tried their chicken biriyani today ! It was really good ! Taste was good and the flavour was right ! There is an egg also that comes with the biriyani and the chicken was fried and masala was just enough !!! Price also good 15 dirhams ! There is aoutdoor as well as indoor seating available !”
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“I tried their chicken biriyani today ! It was really good ! Taste was good and the flavour was right ! There is an egg also that comes with the biriyani and the chicken was fried and masala was just enough !!! Price also good 15 dirhams ! There is aoutdoor as well as indoor seating available !”November 2023
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Mutton biryani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Labbaik at Jaddaf has always been my go-to for early morning breakfast on the way to work, or whenever I just badly need a good shawarma or chilli chicken paratha. Even after shifting from Jaddaf area to Sharjah, I still pass by to get my faves! Their mutton biryani is also worth trying! Good food at affordable price, fast service, and no-stress parking!👌”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Labbaik at Jaddaf has always been my go-to for early morning breakfast on the way to work, or whenever I just badly need a good shawarma or chilli chicken paratha. Even after shifting from Jaddaf area to Sharjah, I still pass by to get my faves! Their mutton biryani is also worth trying! Good food at affordable price, fast service, and no-stress parking!👌”September 2024
Drinks 2
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Kark chai Net +1
“It’s really amazing, the services is really good and the food is very delicious and it’s cheap and I’d really recommend the Kark chai and zinger parata it’s AMAZING.”
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“It’s really amazing, the services is really good and the food is very delicious and it’s cheap and I’d really recommend the Kark chai and zinger parata it’s AMAZING.”April 2026
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Mango juice Net +1
“This place has started recently and is already famous for the right reason, food! Their food is delicious, drinks are good (especially mango juice). Like any other street side cafeteria in town..their menu is elaborate, service is quick and most importantly food is delicious. I've always seen the place as busy with customers (everytime I've visited during diff times of a day). Except finding a parking stop is tricky sometimes.”
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“This place has started recently and is already famous for the right reason, food! Their food is delicious, drinks are good (especially mango juice). Like any other street side cafeteria in town..their menu is elaborate, service is quick and most importantly food is delicious. I've always seen the place as busy with customers (everytime I've visited during diff times of a day). Except finding a parking stop is tricky sometimes.”March 2021
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Butter chicken Net −1
“We ordered butter chicken from labbaik and we received a very poor order ( 4 / 1cm cubes of chicken ) + we ordered 6 paratha but only received 4 pieces.”
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“We ordered butter chicken from labbaik and we received a very poor order ( 4 / 1cm cubes of chicken ) + we ordered 6 paratha but only received 4 pieces.”June 2026
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Paratha Net −1
“We ordered butter chicken from labbaik and we received a very poor order ( 4 / 1cm cubes of chicken ) + we ordered 6 paratha but only received 4 pieces.”
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“We ordered butter chicken from labbaik and we received a very poor order ( 4 / 1cm cubes of chicken ) + we ordered 6 paratha but only received 4 pieces.”June 2026
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Pepper chicken charcoal Net −1
“Delivery Ordered. Arabic shawarma, pepper chicken charcoal and shawarma.. The taste was very bad. Charcoal chicken was full of fuel smell which can not be brought to face even.”
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“Delivery Ordered. Arabic shawarma, pepper chicken charcoal and shawarma.. The taste was very bad. Charcoal chicken was full of fuel smell which can not be brought to face even.”December 2025
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Shewarma Net −1
“I ordered two shewarma during my stay in kingsgate hotel jaddaf! ..its so small even though rotti rolled back inside and few peaces of chciken its like 99% of rotti 1%chicken. ...never recommend this shop.. Its only profit for them by cheating customers. .see my pic”
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“I ordered two shewarma during my stay in kingsgate hotel jaddaf! ..its so small even though rotti rolled back inside and few peaces of chciken its like 99% of rotti 1%chicken. ...never recommend this shop.. Its only profit for them by cheating customers. .see my pic”July 2024
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Spicy shawarma Net −1
“Took a wrong order and served a very spicy shawarma to my kids. When asked to change it the manager literally wanted to charge me for their mistake and arguing about it.”
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“Took a wrong order and served a very spicy shawarma to my kids. When asked to change it the manager literally wanted to charge me for their mistake and arguing about it.”March 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try shawarma. If visiting for a quick bite, shawarma is one of the better-supported choices; reviewers specifically mention both spicy and normal versions.
Check quantities. Before accepting delivery, check the item count and portions: one order had four paratha instead of six.
Ask about spice. If ordering for children, confirm the spice level first; one family received a very spicy shawarma by mistake.
Consider outside. Choose outdoor seating if you dislike very cold air-conditioning; one reviewer said the indoor AC could make food get cold.
Plan parking. Parking is mentioned as available, but another reviewer found finding a stop tricky, so allow a little time at busy periods.
Try biryani. Chicken biryani was reported at 15 dirhams with an egg and fried chicken, making it a clearly priced dish to ask about.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Jadaf - Dubai
Al Jadaf, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent quality
Food feedback ranges from fresh and delicious to very poor, stale or badly prepared, so the experience is not reliably consistent.
Small portions
A butter chicken order reportedly contained only four 1cm chicken cubes, while a separate shawarma review found almost all bread and very little chicken.
Order errors
One delivery arrived with four paratha instead of six, leaving the customers without enough dinner and needing another restaurant.
Meat concerns
Reviews report very hard mutton and a biryani order with bony, fatty pieces and little usable meat.
Order handling
A reviewer described an impatient telephone order-taker and a separate complaint about being charged to correct the restaurant's own mistake.
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The Bottom Line
Labbaik Cafe & Restaurant in Al Jaddaf is a casual cafeteria with dine-in, takeaway and delivery. It suits groups who cannot agree on one cuisine: the menu spans Indian, Arabic, Chinese and fast-food-style dishes, while reviews repeatedly mention shawarma, biryani, karak tea, fresh juices and mixed noodles. Delivery is also part of the appeal, with one burger arriving on time and a 1am order reportedly reaching its customer fairly quickly.
The strongest individual recommendations are shawarma, charcoal grilled chicken, chicken biriyani and mixed noodles. One reviewer praised the paratha shawarma zinger, while another called the mixed noodles generous and tasty. A chicken biriyani review described fried chicken, an egg and balanced masala for 15 dirhams.
Outdoor and indoor seating are available; the outside area gets positive comments, while one reviewer found the indoor air-conditioning cold enough to cool the food. Dedicated parking is mentioned, but finding a space can be tricky. Approach delivery with a quick quantity check.
A butter chicken order reportedly contained only four tiny chicken cubes, and six ordered paratha arrived as four. Quality also varies sharply: some customers call dishes fresh and delicious, while others report stale food, fuel-smelling charcoal chicken, hard mutton and poor service when correcting an order. The 3 AED tea was also judged poor value by one reviewer.