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Leen's Tilal Al Ghaf
Tilal Al Ghaf
Leen’s Tilal Al Ghaf is a neighbourhood restaurant in Tilal Al Ghaf serving Latin-inspired and Japanese-influenced comfort food. Reviews point to breakfast, fresh sushi and poke bowls, with a leafy terrace and a calm, family-friendly setting.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
214 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast choice
Breakfast has plenty of options, including shakshouka, Turkish eggs and avo toast.
Leafy terrace
The outdoor seating is calm and green, with plants, trees and a relaxed atmosphere.
Family friendly
Families appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and staff who were attentive with children.
Good parking
A reviewer specifically found parking convenient for a local restaurant visit.
Coffee quality
Coffee is a strong part of the breakfast experience, with one reviewer ordering two cups.
Vegan options
The menu includes vegan choices such as tofu poke bowl and vegan match cheesecake.
What to Eat at Leen's Tilal Al Ghaf 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 Leen's Tilal Al Ghaf, 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 Leen's Tilal Al Ghaf got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Sushi Net +5
“The sushi bar is one of the best and I like the Latino touch in the Menu.”
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“The sushi bar is one of the best and I like the Latino touch in the Menu.”November 2025
“Pleasant experience and unique atmosphere, tasty sushi and coffee. Also i would like to mention that they have open area for sushi making.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (23)
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Avo toast Net +1
“The avo toast had a dressing that was out of this world.”
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“The avo toast had a dressing that was out of this world.”July 2025
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Beef donburi Net +1
“The Beef Donburi and Roasted Chicken were delicious, everything was fresh and well presented.”
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“The Beef Donburi and Roasted Chicken were delicious, everything was fresh and well presented.”November 2025
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Chicken katsu curry Net +1
“We had a chicken katsu curry, pasta, chicken mango salad and a tofu poke bowl (vegan). All were delicious.”
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“We had a chicken katsu curry, pasta, chicken mango salad and a tofu poke bowl (vegan). All were delicious.”January 2025
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Chicken mango salad Net +1
“We had a chicken katsu curry, pasta, chicken mango salad and a tofu poke bowl (vegan). All were delicious.”
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“We had a chicken katsu curry, pasta, chicken mango salad and a tofu poke bowl (vegan). All were delicious.”January 2025
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Chicken parmesan dish Net +1
“Highly recommend the chicken Parmesan dish — unforgettable.”
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“Highly recommend the chicken Parmesan dish — unforgettable.”May 2025
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Chocolate fondant Net +1
“Dessert was great, chocolate fondant, match cheesecake (vegan) and sticky toffee pudding. Amazing dessert.”
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“Dessert was great, chocolate fondant, match cheesecake (vegan) and sticky toffee pudding. Amazing dessert.”January 2025
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Date pudding Net +1
“For dessert, I went with the date pudding, which was rich, warm, and indulgent — a perfect sweet ending.”
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“For dessert, I went with the date pudding, which was rich, warm, and indulgent — a perfect sweet ending.”April 2025
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Dragon maki Net +1
“The Unagi Maki and Dragon Maki were my favorites!!”
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“The Unagi Maki and Dragon Maki were my favorites!!”April 2025
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Homemade ice teas Net +1
“Also you need to try their homemade ice teas!”
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“Also you need to try their homemade ice teas!”May 2025
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Lomo saltado Net +1
“From the first sip of matcha to the last bite of Lomo Saltado — perfection! Leen’s always manages to mix great taste with calm, classy energy.”
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“From the first sip of matcha to the last bite of Lomo Saltado — perfection! Leen’s always manages to mix great taste with calm, classy energy.”November 2025
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Mango salad Net +1
“Mango salad amazing.100% to visit that place again”
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“Mango salad amazing.100% to visit that place again”May 2025
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Match cheesecake (vegan) Net +1
“Dessert was great, chocolate fondant, match cheesecake (vegan) and sticky toffee pudding. Amazing dessert.”
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Review excerpts
“Dessert was great, chocolate fondant, match cheesecake (vegan) and sticky toffee pudding. Amazing dessert.”January 2025
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Matcha tiramisu Net +1
“And how can I forget the matcha tiramisu? It’s incredible!”
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“And how can I forget the matcha tiramisu? It’s incredible!”April 2025
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Oven seabass Net +1
“We knew little on the menu but the waiter recommend us oven seabass was nice.”
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“We knew little on the menu but the waiter recommend us oven seabass was nice.”May 2025
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Roasted chicken Net +1
“The Beef Donburi and Roasted Chicken were delicious, everything was fresh and well presented.”
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Review excerpts
“The Beef Donburi and Roasted Chicken were delicious, everything was fresh and well presented.”November 2025
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Salmon on crispy rice Net +1
“Amazing food! The steak sandwich and the salmon on crispy rice are absolutely delicious — both are a must-try.”
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“Amazing food! The steak sandwich and the salmon on crispy rice are absolutely delicious — both are a must-try.”April 2025
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Shakshouka Net +1
“I loved the Shakshouka here!!”
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“I loved the Shakshouka here!!”May 2025
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Shrimp poke bowl Net +1
“The shrimp poke bowl was nice, but the rest of the dishes were okay. The mushroom pasta was extremely bland.”
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Review excerpts
“The shrimp poke bowl was nice, but the rest of the dishes were okay. The mushroom pasta was extremely bland.”January 2026
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Steak sandwich Net +1
“Amazing food! The steak sandwich and the salmon on crispy rice are absolutely delicious — both are a must-try.”
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“Amazing food! The steak sandwich and the salmon on crispy rice are absolutely delicious — both are a must-try.”April 2025
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Sticky toffee pudding Net +1
“Dessert was great, chocolate fondant, match cheesecake (vegan) and sticky toffee pudding. Amazing dessert.”
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Review excerpts
“Dessert was great, chocolate fondant, match cheesecake (vegan) and sticky toffee pudding. Amazing dessert.”January 2025
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Tofu poke bowl (vegan) Net +1
“We had a chicken katsu curry, pasta, chicken mango salad and a tofu poke bowl (vegan). All were delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We had a chicken katsu curry, pasta, chicken mango salad and a tofu poke bowl (vegan). All were delicious.”January 2025
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Turkish eggs Net +1
“The poached eggs in the Turkish eggs were cooked to perfection and the flavour and spice was perfectly on point.”
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“The poached eggs in the Turkish eggs were cooked to perfection and the flavour and spice was perfectly on point.”July 2025
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Unagi maki Net +1
“The Unagi Maki and Dragon Maki were my favorites!!”
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Review excerpts
“The Unagi Maki and Dragon Maki were my favorites!!”April 2025
Drinks 3
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Chamomile tea Net +1
“The chamomile tea I had alongside was perfectly brewed — calming and aromatic, just what I needed.”
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“The chamomile tea I had alongside was perfectly brewed — calming and aromatic, just what I needed.”April 2025
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Macha strawberry latte Net +1
“Macha strawberry latte was yummy.”
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“Macha strawberry latte was yummy.”May 2026
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Yuzu shiso spritz Net +1
“The drinks are just as impressive, especially my favorite, the Yuzu Shiso Spritz — so unique and refreshing.”
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“The drinks are just as impressive, especially my favorite, the Yuzu Shiso Spritz — so unique and refreshing.”April 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Mushroom pasta Net −1
“The shrimp poke bowl was nice, but the rest of the dishes were okay. The mushroom pasta was extremely bland.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The shrimp poke bowl was nice, but the rest of the dishes were okay. The mushroom pasta was extremely bland.”January 2026
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Tuna & avocado tartar Net −1
“She ordered the tuna & avocado tartar. Less than 30 minutes after leaving, she was flushed red from head to chest, sweating profusely, heart racing, severe headache, burning mouth, then non-stop vomiting and diarrhea. Ended up in the hospital giving her double-dose antihistamines. Symptoms dragged on for 24+ hours. Classic scombroid histamine poisoning from improperly refrigerated tuna.”
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Critical review excerpts
“She ordered the tuna & avocado tartar. Less than 30 minutes after leaving, she was flushed red from head to chest, sweating profusely, heart racing, severe headache, burning mouth, then non-stop vomiting and diarrhea. Ended up in the hospital giving her double-dose antihistamines. Symptoms dragged on for 24+ hours. Classic scombroid histamine poisoning from improperly refrigerated tuna.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Visit when you are not rushed: multiple diners reported delays, including a 30-minute breakfast wait.
Bring repellent. If choosing the terrace, bring mosquito spray because one diner encountered mosquitoes outdoors.
Check timing. Breakfast was available until 3pm in one review, so check the current breakfast hours before visiting.
Check prices. Ask about the current burger size and price before ordering, as one diner reported menu changes without warning.
Confirm tables. If you reserve a table, confirm the arrangement with staff and avoid leaving belongings unattended as a guarantee.
Choose dishes carefully. The shrimp poke bowl was well received, while one diner found the mushroom pasta extremely bland.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Majid Al Futtaim, Phase A - Hessa St
Distrikt - Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews describe long waits, including breakfast arriving after 30 minutes and coffee arriving cold.
Small portions
Some diners felt portions were too small for the prices and had to order more food.
Price increases
One reviewer reported the burger changing from about 90 AED to 150 AED for the double version.
Table handling
A reserved table was reassigned after a five-minute absence, then replaced with a smaller table and chairs.
Outdoor mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can be an issue when sitting outside, so outdoor diners may want repellent.
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The Bottom Line
Leen’s Tilal Al Ghaf is a neighbourhood restaurant in Tilal Al Ghaf where people come for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu combines Latin-inspired comfort food with Japanese influence, and reviews give the sushi, shrimp poke bowl, Beef Donburi and breakfast dishes plenty of specific attention. Turkish eggs, shakshouka and avo toast are among the dishes reviewers enjoyed.
The leafy outdoor terrace is a major draw, with greenery, bird sounds and a calm setting that works for relaxed breakfasts or family meals. Families also liked the welcoming approach to children, while another review noted vegan choices including tofu poke bowl and vegan cheesecake. Parking was described as convenient.
Service is less consistent than the food. Some visits brought attentive help and beautifully presented dishes, but others involved waits of 30 minutes or more, forgotten orders, or coffee arriving after breakfast and not hot. Portions and value are also debated: one diner felt hungry even after ordering more, and another said sizes were small for the price.
Outdoor diners should bring mosquito spray. If ordering a burger, check the current size and price, since one reviewer reported a change from roughly 90 AED to 150 AED for the double version.