Laffah Restaurant

Name: Laffah Restaurant
Address: Al Barsha 1, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142225383

Al Barsha

Restaurant Open now 04 222 5383

Laffah Restaurant is an unfussy Middle Eastern fast-food spot in Al Barsha, known especially for shawarma and broasted chicken. Reviews highlight both Saj and Lebanese-style shawarma, plus its distinctive seasoned potato slices, making it a practical choice for a quick meal or takeaway.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

5,901 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Shawarma

The shawarma is praised for tender, seasoned meat, fresh accompaniments and a well-toasted wrap.

Potato Slices

The crispy potato slices are a standout side, especially alongside the Al Saj shawarma.

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What to Eat at Laffah Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Laffah Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Chicken shawarma Net +7

“They have the best chicken shawarma in Dubai! Must try!”
Broasted chicken Net +4

“The Shawarma are very tasty and Broasted chicken can be bit better.”

Honorable mentions (26)

5 Chicken shawarma x fries combo Net +1

“We ordered the 5 Chicken Shawarma x Fries Combo from Laffah through Keeta, and we’ve been ordering this sooo many times because we genuinely love it! The shawarma and fries are amazing.”
Al saj shawarma Net +1

“Laffah’s Al Saj shawarma is simply outstanding. The shawarma is packed with flavor, perfectly grilled, and wrapped just right.”
Arabic shawarma meat Net +1

“The Arabic Shawarma Chicken and Meat was too good.”
Beef Net +1

“The beef is just amazing, I prefer it over the chicken, their garlic sauce isn't the best.”
Beef one with saj bread Net +1

“The best Shawarma in UAE so far. I love beef one with Saj bread. If we want to have shawarma, this is our favorite place.”
Chicken cheese shawarma Net +1

“The chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, and chicken cheese shawarma were flavorful and satisfying.”
Chicken meal Net +1

“The food quality was good as always, and we ordered their famous chicken meal, signature fries, and shawarma. However, the food was not as fresh as expected during this visit, and unfortunately, the AC was not working properly, which made it uncomfortable for customers to sit and enjoy their meal.”
Chicken shawarmas Net +1

“Fabulous Chicken Shawarmas, sliced fries with the best spices we ever had and a great selection of other dishes.”
Chips Net +1

“Their chips are great too...”
Crispy fries Net +1

“Not to forget the infamous secret powder drizzled crispy fries.”
Double meat shawarma Net +1

“We ordered the double meat shawarma and the chicken shawarma, and both were amazing. The taste was fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. Honestly, 10/10! 🌯🔥”
French fries waffle with masala on top Net +1

“We tried Broasted Chicken and with that they have French fries waffle with masala on top which was outstanding.”
Meal box Net +1

“I ordered a meal box that came with fries, a wrap cut into pieces, and a selection of dips. The packaging was neat and convenient, keeping everything in place. The wrap was nicely grilled and had a good flavor, though it could have been a bit warmer. The fries were crispy, but a bit on the oily side. The highlight was the sauces – especially the creamy dip, which paired really well with both the fries and the wrap. Overall, it’s a decent and filling meal, though a little more freshness and portion of sauce would make it perfect.”
Meat shawarma Net +1

“Their broasted chicken and meat shawarma are consistently delicious crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor.”
Meat shawermas Net +1

“Moreover they specialise in juicy chicken/meat shawermas as well.”
Mix grill Net +1

“We ordered a variety of dishes including the Mix Grill, Mix Shawarma Platter, Potato Chips, Strawberry Juice, Guava Juice, Mint & Lemon Juice, and Kinza Citrus Cold Drink. Despite the restaurant being quite crowded , which is understandable given the exceptional taste and popularity , the service and food quality remained excellent. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly balanced. Every dish we tried was prepared with great care, and my friends also appreciated the taste and presentation.”
Mix shawarma platter Net +1

“We ordered a variety of dishes including the Mix Grill, Mix Shawarma Platter, Potato Chips, Strawberry Juice, Guava Juice, Mint & Lemon Juice, and Kinza Citrus Cold Drink. Despite the restaurant being quite crowded , which is understandable given the exceptional taste and popularity , the service and food quality remained excellent. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly balanced. Every dish we tried was prepared with great care, and my friends also appreciated the taste and presentation.”
Potato chips Net +1

“We ordered a variety of dishes including the Mix Grill, Mix Shawarma Platter, Potato Chips, Strawberry Juice, Guava Juice, Mint & Lemon Juice, and Kinza Citrus Cold Drink. Despite the restaurant being quite crowded , which is understandable given the exceptional taste and popularity , the service and food quality remained excellent. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly balanced. Every dish we tried was prepared with great care, and my friends also appreciated the taste and presentation.”
Potato chips with that spicy powder Net +1

“Everything tasted good! Loved the chicken shawarma and potato chips with that spicy powder on it, bread they give with humus is super soft.”
Potato fries Net +1

“Price: Very affordable. They have this signature potato fries with their unique powder.”
Round potato fries Net +1

“Love their round potato fries they add with their broast.”
Saj Net +1

“Tried the saj and lebanese chicken Shawarma both tasted really good and came with a side of pickles .”
Signature fries Net +1

“The food quality was good as always, and we ordered their famous chicken meal, signature fries, and shawarma. However, the food was not as fresh as expected during this visit, and unfortunately, the AC was not working properly, which made it uncomfortable for customers to sit and enjoy their meal.”
Sliced fries Net +1

“Fabulous Chicken Shawarmas, sliced fries with the best spices we ever had and a great selection of other dishes.”
Potatoes slice Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The potato slices are a must try!”
Sheesh tawook Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“However, the broasted chicken and sheesh tawook were average and didn't leave a lasting impression.”

Drinks 4

Guava juice Net +1

“We ordered a variety of dishes including the Mix Grill, Mix Shawarma Platter, Potato Chips, Strawberry Juice, Guava Juice, Mint & Lemon Juice, and Kinza Citrus Cold Drink. Despite the restaurant being quite crowded , which is understandable given the exceptional taste and popularity , the service and food quality remained excellent. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly balanced. Every dish we tried was prepared with great care, and my friends also appreciated the taste and presentation.”
Kinza citrus cold drink Net +1

“We ordered a variety of dishes including the Mix Grill, Mix Shawarma Platter, Potato Chips, Strawberry Juice, Guava Juice, Mint & Lemon Juice, and Kinza Citrus Cold Drink. Despite the restaurant being quite crowded , which is understandable given the exceptional taste and popularity , the service and food quality remained excellent. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly balanced. Every dish we tried was prepared with great care, and my friends also appreciated the taste and presentation.”
Mint & lemon juice Net +1

“We ordered a variety of dishes including the Mix Grill, Mix Shawarma Platter, Potato Chips, Strawberry Juice, Guava Juice, Mint & Lemon Juice, and Kinza Citrus Cold Drink. Despite the restaurant being quite crowded , which is understandable given the exceptional taste and popularity , the service and food quality remained excellent. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly balanced. Every dish we tried was prepared with great care, and my friends also appreciated the taste and presentation.”
Strawberry juice Net +1

“We ordered a variety of dishes including the Mix Grill, Mix Shawarma Platter, Potato Chips, Strawberry Juice, Guava Juice, Mint & Lemon Juice, and Kinza Citrus Cold Drink. Despite the restaurant being quite crowded , which is understandable given the exceptional taste and popularity , the service and food quality remained excellent. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly balanced. Every dish we tried was prepared with great care, and my friends also appreciated the taste and presentation.”

What to Avoid (6)

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Crispy chicken Net −1

“However, yesterday we decided to order only broasted and crispy chicken, and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. The food was not tasty, had an unpleasant smell, and the chicken texture seemed poor — almost as if it had been defrosted and not properly maintained, despite being served very hot.”
Fires Net −1

“Shawarma was fine, fires was extremely cold, sliced potatoes were cold and so thick that they were still raw from the inside, the fried chicken was extremely cold, smells and tasteless even though i ordered the spicy one.”
Fried chicken Net −1

“Shawarma was fine, fires was extremely cold, sliced potatoes were cold and so thick that they were still raw from the inside, the fried chicken was extremely cold, smells and tasteless even though i ordered the spicy one.”
Lemon mint Net −1

“Ordered lemon mint which was horrendously sour... great if you want a sore throat.”
Spicy shawarma Net −1

“I ordered a spicy shawarma combo through the smiles app — the option was clearly available and selected. When I arrived for pickup, I was given a normal shawarma instead.”
Tabbolah Net −1

“Shawarma chicken isn't good and tabbolah is very normal with no tasty not the best thing you can eat..”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Go Off-Peak. Visit outside the busiest periods or plan for a wait; the branch is frequently packed and seating is limited.

Choose Takeaway. Takeaway may be easier than dining in when traffic and crowds make seating uncomfortable.

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Practical details

Al Barsha 1

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 222 5383

Mon	11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tue	11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Wed	11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Thu	11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Fri	11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 3:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Food Safety

Reviews include reports of undercooked food and one foreign object found in a meal.

Crowding

The restaurant is often packed, so finding a table and avoiding a wait can be difficult.

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The Bottom Line

Laffah Restaurant in Al Barsha is a casual Middle Eastern fast-food stop where shawarma is the main draw. You can choose chicken or beef, served in Saj or Lebanese bread, and add broasted chicken, fries or other Arabic comfort food. Several reviews particularly like the toasted wraps, juicy chicken, pickles and garlic-style sauces, while the seasoned potato slices have their own following.

The experience is built around speed and takeaway rather than a relaxed dining room. One busy visit had an order ready in under 10 minutes, and phone ordering with restaurant pickup is available. That said, the branch is often crowded, seating can be hard to find and parking may take planning; paid spaces are reported at the front and back.

Takeaway is a sensible choice when the dining area or surrounding traffic is busy. Quality is not completely consistent. Alongside strong reviews for fresh shawarma and broasted chicken, customers have reported cold fries, undercooked food, sour or poorly filled shawarma, and a foreign object in one meal.

App ordering has also produced a wrong spice selection and a severely delayed, cold delivery. For a first visit, shawarma—especially the Saj version—and the potato slices are the clearest starting points, with takeaway or pickup reducing the practical hassles.