Juicy burgers
The burgers are repeatedly praised for strong meat quality; one reviewer called the smash burger amazing and paired it with sweet potato fries.
Maxzi The Good Food Shop - Al Furjan
Pavilion West - Al Furjan
Maxzi The Good Food Shop is a restaurant in Pavilion West - Al Furjan with a broad menu centred on burgers, steaks and comfort food. Reviews point to the juicy burgers, well-cooked steaks and a relaxed, family-friendly setting as strong reasons to visit.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,155 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Steak quality
The rib-eye was reported perfectly cooked with chimichurri, while other diners enjoyed the Angus ribeye and striploin.
Generous portions
Several reviews found the portions filling, including a chicken parmesan described as enormous and a meal for two that proved too much to finish.
Quiet setting
The Al Furjan branch is described as calm, cozy and spacious, with a chill atmosphere suited to relaxed meals.
Menu variety
There is more than burgers and steak: diners have enjoyed ramen, pasta, chicken dishes, salads, wings and sandwiches.
Family friendly
A reviewer said the team comfortably accommodated a hungry, messy baby, and another noted that children look forward to the changing complimentary dessert.
Fast service
One recent visit reported quick ordering and service, useful when you want a substantial meal without a drawn-out wait.
Parking available
Reviewers specifically mention lots of parking outside, making the branch convenient for a drive to Al Furjan.
What to Eat at Maxzi The Good Food Shop - Al Furjan 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 Maxzi The Good Food Shop - Al Furjan, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Maxzi The Good Food Shop - Al Furjan got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken milanese Net +2
“The rib-eye steak was perfectly cooked, especially with the delicious chimichurri, and the Chicken Milanese paired beautifully with the basil pesto pasta. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.”
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“The rib-eye steak was perfectly cooked, especially with the delicious chimichurri, and the Chicken Milanese paired beautifully with the basil pesto pasta. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.”July 2026
“The Chicken Milanese was tender and delicious, and the Home Style Chicken Soup was comforting and full of flavor.”June 2026
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Chocolate mousse Net +2
“They also gave us a chocolate mousse at the end.”
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“They also gave us a chocolate mousse at the end.”June 2026
“A big thank you to Nirmal and Stefany for their friendly, attentive service, and for the lovely surprise chocolate mousse to finish the meal. We’ll definitely be back!”July 2026
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Truffle fries Net +2
“I had a burger and the truffle fries. To say I was SHOCKED with the quality is an understatement.”
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“I had a burger and the truffle fries. To say I was SHOCKED with the quality is an understatement.”July 2026
“The food was delicious! We had the Double Cheese Burger, the Buffalo Chicken Burger and the Truffle Fries. Everything was amazing! Thanks to Nirmal to his exceptional service.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (28)
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Angus ribeye Net +1
“We were really happy with the Angus ribeye and the Angus striploin was nice as well, but we were all taken by the sweet potato fries.”
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“We were really happy with the Angus ribeye and the Angus striploin was nice as well, but we were all taken by the sweet potato fries.”February 2026
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Angus striploin Net +1
“We were really happy with the Angus ribeye and the Angus striploin was nice as well, but we were all taken by the sweet potato fries.”
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“We were really happy with the Angus ribeye and the Angus striploin was nice as well, but we were all taken by the sweet potato fries.”February 2026
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Bacon double cheese burger Net +1
“The Bacon Double Cheese Burger was incredibly juicy with rich flavors, while the Dry Spiced Wings (8 pcs) had the perfect balance of spices and crispiness.”
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“The Bacon Double Cheese Burger was incredibly juicy with rich flavors, while the Dry Spiced Wings (8 pcs) had the perfect balance of spices and crispiness.”June 2026
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Basil pesto pasta Net +1
“The rib-eye steak was perfectly cooked, especially with the delicious chimichurri, and the Chicken Milanese paired beautifully with the basil pesto pasta. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.”
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“The rib-eye steak was perfectly cooked, especially with the delicious chimichurri, and the Chicken Milanese paired beautifully with the basil pesto pasta. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.”July 2026
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Bone marrow Net +1
“I tried the Chief's Steak and the Bone Marrow and they were absolutely incredible Everything tasted perfect and the flavors were great”
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“I tried the Chief's Steak and the Bone Marrow and they were absolutely incredible Everything tasted perfect and the flavors were great”June 2026
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Buffalo chicken burger Net +1
“The food was delicious! We had the Double Cheese Burger, the Buffalo Chicken Burger and the Truffle Fries. Everything was amazing! Thanks to Nirmal to his exceptional service.”
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“The food was delicious! We had the Double Cheese Burger, the Buffalo Chicken Burger and the Truffle Fries. Everything was amazing! Thanks to Nirmal to his exceptional service.”July 2026
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Buffalo wings Net +1
“It was a bit too much for 2 people, Would come back for the buffalo wings, big and juicy, not dry at all.”
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“It was a bit too much for 2 people, Would come back for the buffalo wings, big and juicy, not dry at all.”August 2026
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Cheesecake Net +1
“The cheesecake was shockingly one of the best i had in Dubai as well.”
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“The cheesecake was shockingly one of the best i had in Dubai as well.”June 2025
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Chicken parmesan Net +1
“But boy oh boy, I was genuinely shocked at how good their Chicken Parmesan and pasta dish was! 🍝 The flavors were spot on, portions generous, and the presentation was excellent.”
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“But boy oh boy, I was genuinely shocked at how good their Chicken Parmesan and pasta dish was! 🍝 The flavors were spot on, portions generous, and the presentation was excellent.”June 2025
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Chicken parmigiana Net +1
“Excellent food! The best burger in the city and the chicken parmigiana was delicious!!!”
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“Excellent food! The best burger in the city and the chicken parmigiana was delicious!!!”June 2026
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Chief's steak Net +1
“I tried the Chief's Steak and the Bone Marrow and they were absolutely incredible Everything tasted perfect and the flavors were great”
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“I tried the Chief's Steak and the Bone Marrow and they were absolutely incredible Everything tasted perfect and the flavors were great”June 2026
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Chiken and pasta combo Net +1
“I tried the chiken and pasta combo the last time and it was really good.”
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“I tried the chiken and pasta combo the last time and it was really good.”July 2026
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Complimentary dessert cup Net +1
“We enjoy that they offer a small complimentary dessert cup each time and the flavor is always changing - something the kids look forward to easy visit!”
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“We enjoy that they offer a small complimentary dessert cup each time and the flavor is always changing - something the kids look forward to easy visit!”May 2026
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Double cheese burger Net +1
“The food was delicious! We had the Double Cheese Burger, the Buffalo Chicken Burger and the Truffle Fries. Everything was amazing! Thanks to Nirmal to his exceptional service.”
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“The food was delicious! We had the Double Cheese Burger, the Buffalo Chicken Burger and the Truffle Fries. Everything was amazing! Thanks to Nirmal to his exceptional service.”July 2026
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Double cheeseburger Net +1
“Ordered the double cheeseburger and it didn't disappoint.”
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“Ordered the double cheeseburger and it didn't disappoint.”March 2025
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Grilled beef liver with butter Net +1
“We also loved the Grilled Beef Liver with Butter, which was cooked perfectly, and the Salted Beef Sandwich, which was hearty and satisfying.”
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“We also loved the Grilled Beef Liver with Butter, which was cooked perfectly, and the Salted Beef Sandwich, which was hearty and satisfying.”June 2026
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Grilled steak salad Net +1
“The Grilled Steak Salad was perfectly cooked and packed with fresh ingredients.”
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“The Grilled Steak Salad was perfectly cooked and packed with fresh ingredients.”June 2026
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Half chicken set Net +1
“This time we ordered the Wagyu set and the Half Chicken set — both were absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour.”
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“This time we ordered the Wagyu set and the Half Chicken set — both were absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour.”April 2026
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Home style chicken soup Net +1
“The Chicken Milanese was tender and delicious, and the Home Style Chicken Soup was comforting and full of flavor.”
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“The Chicken Milanese was tender and delicious, and the Home Style Chicken Soup was comforting and full of flavor.”June 2026
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Kids sliders Net +1
“Great place lovely delicious burgers, kids sliders, chicken wings and salad. Everything we ate was great. Lance served us he is great as well.”
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“Great place lovely delicious burgers, kids sliders, chicken wings and salad. Everything we ate was great. Lance served us he is great as well.”June 2026
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Mini complimentary dessert Net +1
“The food was great, and the mini complimentary dessert was also a lovely touch.”
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“The food was great, and the mini complimentary dessert was also a lovely touch.”September 2025
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Rib-eye steak Net +1
“The rib-eye steak was perfectly cooked, especially with the delicious chimichurri, and the Chicken Milanese paired beautifully with the basil pesto pasta. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.”
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“The rib-eye steak was perfectly cooked, especially with the delicious chimichurri, and the Chicken Milanese paired beautifully with the basil pesto pasta. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.”July 2026
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Salted beef sandwich Net +1
“We also loved the Grilled Beef Liver with Butter, which was cooked perfectly, and the Salted Beef Sandwich, which was hearty and satisfying.”
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“We also loved the Grilled Beef Liver with Butter, which was cooked perfectly, and the Salted Beef Sandwich, which was hearty and satisfying.”June 2026
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Smash burger Net +1
“The smash burger is amazing I had the sweet potato fries.”
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“The smash burger is amazing I had the sweet potato fries.”February 2026
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Steak salad Net +1
“Loved the steak salad, the beef was soft and very flavorful.”
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“Loved the steak salad, the beef was soft and very flavorful.”May 2026
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Strawberry banana with chia Net +1
“To top it all off, the Strawberry Banana with Chia was refreshing and healthy, and the Raspberry Orange Mojito was the perfect drink to complement the meal.”
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“To top it all off, the Strawberry Banana with Chia was refreshing and healthy, and the Raspberry Orange Mojito was the perfect drink to complement the meal.”June 2026
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Sweet potato fries Net +1
“We were really happy with the Angus ribeye and the Angus striploin was nice as well, but we were all taken by the sweet potato fries.”
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“We were really happy with the Angus ribeye and the Angus striploin was nice as well, but we were all taken by the sweet potato fries.”February 2026
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Wagyu set Net +1
“This time we ordered the Wagyu set and the Half Chicken set — both were absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour.”
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“This time we ordered the Wagyu set and the Half Chicken set — both were absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour.”April 2026
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Cappuccino Net +1
“The big surprise was the Cappuccino, my wife enjoyed it and I consider her a coffee sommelier.”
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“The big surprise was the Cappuccino, my wife enjoyed it and I consider her a coffee sommelier.”May 2026
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Lemonade Net +1
“I usually enjoy the lemonade here, but today I asked for less ice and they only filled the cup halfway. I am paying for the lemonade, not for the ice, so the cup should be filled with the drink regardless of how much ice is added.”
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“I usually enjoy the lemonade here, but today I asked for less ice and they only filled the cup halfway. I am paying for the lemonade, not for the ice, so the cup should be filled with the drink regardless of how much ice is added.”September 2025
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Raspberry orange mojito Net +1
“To top it all off, the Strawberry Banana with Chia was refreshing and healthy, and the Raspberry Orange Mojito was the perfect drink to complement the meal.”
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“To top it all off, the Strawberry Banana with Chia was refreshing and healthy, and the Raspberry Orange Mojito was the perfect drink to complement the meal.”June 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Bbq brisket tater tods Net −1
“What i didn't really like was the bbq brisket tater tods, the meat was quite faty and the whole dish on the salty side.”
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“What i didn't really like was the bbq brisket tater tods, the meat was quite faty and the whole dish on the salty side.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Fresh burgers can take 15–20 minutes, so allow for that preparation time rather than expecting a quick order.
Share dishes. Portions can be substantial: a sliders, wings and brisket-tater-tots order was more than enough for two people.
Check requests. If ordering delivery, verify extras such as grilled chicken before accepting the bag, as one customer reported the request being missed repeatedly.
Use parking. Driving is relatively convenient here; reviews specifically mention lots of parking outside the branch.
Look beyond burgers. The burgers are a draw, but try another main too: one regular was surprised by the Chicken Parmesan and pasta.
Try steak salad. The Grilled Steak Salad is a useful lighter option if you want steak with fresh ingredients rather than a full steak plate.
Plan the visit
Practical details
24CJ+R3W Village
Pavilion West - Al Furjan, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Missed requests
One delivery customer said an extra grilled chicken request was forgotten three times, so check special additions before accepting the order.
Drink portion
A lemonade ordered with less ice arrived only halfway full, according to one review.
Salty tots
The BBQ brisket tater tots were described as fatty and overly salty by one diner.
Smaller burger
One reviewer enjoyed the burger but noted that it was not especially large.
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The Bottom Line
Maxzi The Good Food Shop in Pavilion West - Al Furjan is a broad-menu restaurant with a clear strength in burgers and steaks. Customers mention the Double Cheese Burger, Grilled Steak Salad, Chicken Milanese and ramen, so it works for groups who do not all want the same kind of meal. The burgers are often praised for their juicy patties and meat quality, while the steaks have been reported as tender, flavourful and well cooked.
Portions can be generous. One order of sliders, buffalo wings and brisket tater tots was more than enough for two, and the Chicken Parmesan has been described as an enormous serving. The setting comes across as quiet, cozy and spacious, with plenty of parking outside; families are welcome, and reviewers mention children enjoying the changing complimentary dessert cups.
There are a few practical cautions. A delivery customer said an extra grilled chicken request was missed three times, so check special additions carefully. Another found the lemonade only half full after requesting less ice.
The BBQ brisket tater tots also drew a complaint for fatty meat and excessive salt. For burgers, allow 15–20 minutes when they are being prepared fresh.