Friendly service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as welcoming, attentive and accommodating during dine-in and takeaway visits.
LIMS CAFE - MURAQQABAT
Deira
LIMS CAFE - MURAQQABAT is a casual restaurant in the Muraqqabat area, with a broad menu suited to quick meals or relaxed dining. Reviews particularly point to the shawarma and steamed momo, alongside friendly service and affordable pricing.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
240 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tasty momo
Steamed momo is a standout for some diners, with one repeat visitor calling it especially tasty.
Popular shawarma
Chicken shawarma is singled out as a strong choice by a returning visitor.
Mixed juice
The Lims Special Mixed juice gets enthusiastic recommendations and was suggested as a favourite dinner accompaniment.
Free delivery
A nearby office customer values the free delivery for convenient everyday breakfast and lunch orders.
Affordable menu
Customers describe the menu prices as very affordable, including for regular cafeteria-style meals.
What to Eat at LIMS CAFE - MURAQQABAT 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 LIMS CAFE - MURAQQABAT, 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 LIMS CAFE - MURAQQABAT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Falooda Net +1
“the best Falooda❤️”
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Review excerpts
“the best Falooda❤️”November 2024
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Fried rice Net +1
“Honestly we tried fried rice here. which was just awesome i appreciate that🥰. And i hope they will take this on next level.so lets see on next visit 🫰”
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“Honestly we tried fried rice here. which was just awesome i appreciate that🥰. And i hope they will take this on next level.so lets see on next visit 🫰”September 2024
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Half chicken charcoal green chilly Net +1
“Half Chicken charcoal green chilly 🤞🏼perfect blend of green 🌶️🌶️….. Food Quality is better than other street restaurants !! Worth it”
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“Half Chicken charcoal green chilly 🤞🏼perfect blend of green 🌶️🌶️….. Food Quality is better than other street restaurants !! Worth it”June 2026
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Momo Net +1
“A hidden gem at Al muraqqabat area the food are really delicious, me being nepali I love there momo a lot it's really tasty I went back again and again and the price is really affordable.”
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“A hidden gem at Al muraqqabat area the food are really delicious, me being nepali I love there momo a lot it's really tasty I went back again and again and the price is really affordable.”September 2025
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Normal grilled chicken Net +1
“Tried the normal grilled chicken was good and soft they are not providing french fries with it”
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“Tried the normal grilled chicken was good and soft they are not providing french fries with it”October 2024
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Shawarma Net +1
“shawarma is the best in town! Highly recommended.”
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“shawarma is the best in town! Highly recommended.”December 2025
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Steam momo Net +1
“The steam momo is very testy must recommend to everyone and there’s staff are so kind , thank you so much abhi for your excellent service . Will come back again .”
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“The steam momo is very testy must recommend to everyone and there’s staff are so kind , thank you so much abhi for your excellent service . Will come back again .”April 2026
Drinks 4
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Lims special mixed juice Net +2
“I usually visit for dinner. Their personal best is the lims special mixed juice it's truly a wonder and thanks to Mr Abhi for suggesting the same😎”
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Review excerpts
“I usually visit for dinner. Their personal best is the lims special mixed juice it's truly a wonder and thanks to Mr Abhi for suggesting the same😎”April 2026
“Their Lims Special Mixed juice was just amazing. Highly recommended. Thanks Mr. Abhi for suggesting it!”April 2026
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Fresh milk tea Net +1
“Chicken Shawarma, Chicken burger and Chicken Paratha Roll. KADAK CHAI and Fresh Milk Tea is very good.”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken Shawarma, Chicken burger and Chicken Paratha Roll. KADAK CHAI and Fresh Milk Tea is very good.”April 2025
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Kadak chai Net +1
“Chicken Shawarma, Chicken burger and Chicken Paratha Roll. KADAK CHAI and Fresh Milk Tea is very good.”
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“Chicken Shawarma, Chicken burger and Chicken Paratha Roll. KADAK CHAI and Fresh Milk Tea is very good.”April 2025
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Tea Net +1
“Tea is also good 6/10”
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Review excerpts
“Tea is also good 6/10”October 2024
What to Avoid (7)
Food 6
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4-Piece broasted chicken Net −1
“I had a disappointing experience with the 4-piece broasted chicken I ordered for takeout. The chicken had a noticeable foul odor, suggesting it was not fresh. This made the meal unacceptable and I ended up discarding it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had a disappointing experience with the 4-piece broasted chicken I ordered for takeout. The chicken had a noticeable foul odor, suggesting it was not fresh. This made the meal unacceptable and I ended up discarding it.”September 2024
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Chicken charcoal Net −1
“Received a completely different Chicken Charcoal than what I ordered. The one delivered was full of pepper, like Pepper Charcoal, something I’ve never experienced before. Normal charcoal chicken is always red in Dubai, as shown in their menu as well. The chicken was burnt and hard.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Received a completely different Chicken Charcoal than what I ordered. The one delivered was full of pepper, like Pepper Charcoal, something I’ve never experienced before. Normal charcoal chicken is always red in Dubai, as shown in their menu as well. The chicken was burnt and hard.”September 2025
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Crispy vegetable wrap Net −1
“We ordered crispy vegetable wrap - it was too cold along with fries”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered crispy vegetable wrap - it was too cold along with fries”May 2025
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Fried chicken Net −1
“This is very worst chicken we ordered today. They send reheated fried chicken and it's very hard. Even the dog can't eat like this.”
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Critical review excerpts
“This is very worst chicken we ordered today. They send reheated fried chicken and it's very hard. Even the dog can't eat like this.”April 2025
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Mix noodles Net −1
“We bought a mix noodles Prawns were not cooked properly They were raw .. I dint click picture of it unfortunately Really disappointed as we tend to give the food to kids and if cooked with such carelessness might cause health issues”
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“We bought a mix noodles Prawns were not cooked properly They were raw .. I dint click picture of it unfortunately Really disappointed as we tend to give the food to kids and if cooked with such carelessness might cause health issues”March 2026
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Red chilli grilled chicken Net −1
“Also the red chilli grilled chicken is small (I tried it 1 week before.)”
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Critical review excerpts
“Also the red chilli grilled chicken is small (I tried it 1 week before.)”October 2024
Drinks 1
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Pomegranate fresh juice Net −1
“Yesterday ordered pomegranate fresh juice but after tasting it felt like water juice.After complaining to the cashier, instead of apologies he said pomegranate is much expensive, I said if expensive then sell it on high price but what is this , selling water instead of juice👎”
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Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday ordered pomegranate fresh juice but after tasting it felt like water juice.After complaining to the cashier, instead of apologies he said pomegranate is much expensive, I said if expensive then sell it on high price but what is this , selling water instead of juice👎”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check noodles. If ordering mixed noodles for children, check that the prawns are fully cooked before serving.
Allow extra time. For takeaway, allow more than the usual wait: one order reportedly took 45 minutes or more.
Confirm chicken. Confirm the charcoal chicken style when ordering, as one delivery arrived pepper-heavy instead of the expected version.
Check juice. Taste or clarify the pomegranate juice if ordering it; one customer found it unusually diluted.
Request fries separately. For burgers, ask for fries separately if you want them crisp rather than pressed against the burger.
Delivery option. If you are ordering from a nearby office, ask about free delivery for breakfast or lunch convenience.
Plan the visit
Practical details
789G+7Q5 Deira
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, 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
Food safety
One customer reported finding raw prawns in mixed noodles, a serious concern when ordering for children.
Order delays
A takeaway order containing noodles, salad and a drink reportedly took 45 minutes or more.
Juice quality
A customer said the pomegranate fresh juice tasted watered down and felt the complaint was handled poorly.
Inconsistent chicken
A delivered charcoal chicken was reportedly the wrong pepper-heavy version, burnt and hard.
Serving concern
One diner alleged that a rice-meal bowl was reused without washing; this is an isolated but important hygiene complaint.
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The Bottom Line
LIMS CAFE - MURAQQABAT is a casual Deira restaurant in the Muraqqabat area, useful for a quick cafeteria-style meal, takeaway or an unhurried café stop. The menu covers familiar choices such as chicken shawarma, chicken burgers and paratha rolls, while steamed momo gives regulars a more distinctive favourite. Karak chai, fresh milk tea and falooda also appear in the reviews.
Food feedback is generally positive, with specific praise for shawarma, steamed momo, fried rice, the half chicken charcoal with green chilli and the Lims Special Mixed juice. Several diners describe the prices as affordable, and one nearby office customer highlights free delivery as a practical reason to order regularly. The atmosphere is described as cozy, with comfortable seating and outdoor tables mentioned in one review.
Consistency is the main reason to stay alert. Reports include raw prawns in mixed noodles, a watered-down pomegranate juice, hard or reheated chicken, and a charcoal order arriving different from what was requested. Takeaway service has also taken 45 minutes or more in one case, so build in time during busy periods.
For burgers, ask for fries separately if crispness matters. Wi-Fi feedback is mixed: one review praises a strong connection, while another says the café had none.