Authentic flavours
Reviewers consistently describe the Egyptian food as traditional, authentic and reminiscent of home cooking.
Masmat Baha Restaurant Abu hail - مطعم مسمط بحه ابوهيل
Deira
Masmat Baha is a casual Egyptian restaurant in Deira serving traditional comfort food, from mixed grills and hawawshi to dishes such as mombar and molokhia. Reviews make it appealing for diners after generous portions, familiar Egyptian flavours and a broad menu in a lively, straightforward setting.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
4,296 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Strong grills
The mixed grill is reliable, with lamb chops repeatedly standing out; one diner called them the best part of the meal.
Great hawawshi
Hawawshi is a standout order, with one review calling it exceptional alongside a mixed grill.
Traditional dishes
Molokhia and beef-feet soup are especially well regarded by diners seeking less familiar Egyptian specialities.
Good value
Reviews mention affordable prices, fair quantities and portions large enough to leave leftovers.
Easy parking
Parking is described as easy, with RTA parking available directly outside the restaurant.
Outdoor seating
The restaurant has outdoor seating as well as indoor semi-private seating.
Quick dining
Several dine-in reviews report fast service, including one table receiving its food within five to seven minutes.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm orders. Be precise when ordering and repeat the order before the waiter leaves, especially if choosing several dishes.
Avoid peak hours. If possible, avoid Ramadan and Eid rush periods, when reviews report slower service and crowded conditions.
Try hawawshi. For a first visit, hawawshi is a strong starting point; one diner rated it above the other dishes ordered.
Check delivery. For delivery, check the order as soon as it arrives because one Ramadan order was late and missing main dishes.
Use parking. Drivers can look for RTA parking directly outside the restaurant, which one reviewer found convenient.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
A Ramadan delivery took more than two and a half hours and arrived with missing main dishes.
Food safety concern
One diner reported finding a fly in the food, while another complained about an unfresh salad.
Crowded atmosphere
The dining room can become crowded and loud, which may not suit a relaxed meal.
Liver inconsistency
One regular found the liver sandwiches unusually unpleasant in colour and taste, with the response unsatisfactory.
Peak-time service
Ramadan and Eid crowds have been linked to slower service and weaker food quality in some reviews.
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The Bottom Line
Masmat Baha is a casual Egyptian restaurant in Deira for traditional, filling food rather than a polished fine-dining experience. The menu gives first-timers plenty to explore, but reviews especially point to hawawshi, mixed grill, mombar, molokhia and beef-feet soup. Lamb chops are a recurring favourite, while hawawshi was described as the standout in one mixed order.
Portions are generally considered fair or generous, and several diners call the prices affordable. One older review recorded AED 43 for a mixed grill, AED 25 for mombar, AED 15 for hawawshi and AED 13 for umm ali; treat those as historical customer-reported prices, not a current menu. Complimentary bread, tahina, salads and pickles are also mentioned.
The atmosphere is casual and can feel lively: outdoor seating and indoor semi-private seating are available, but crowds and noise may make a relaxed conversation difficult. Parking reviews are positive, including RTA parking directly outside. Service is often quick when dining in, yet delivery has produced serious complaints, including a Ramadan order delayed over two and a half hours with missing main dishes.
For a smoother visit, order clearly, confirm everything, and avoid peak Ramadan or Eid periods.