Juicy burgers
The burgers are repeatedly described as juicy, fresh and full of flavour; the double cheeseburger is a frequent favourite.
Jumeirah Village Circle
Maxzi is a restaurant in Circle Mall, Jumeirah Village Circle, serving generously portioned comfort food with a menu that ranges from burgers and steaks to breakfast. Reviews particularly highlight the juicy burgers, steak salad and Kimchi and Katsu Ramen, alongside friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere.
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The burgers are repeatedly described as juicy, fresh and full of flavour; the double cheeseburger is a frequent favourite.
Several diners found the portions large enough to make the menu feel like good value for money.
The Angus rib eye and steak salad received praise for tender, juicy meat and careful cooking.
Families mention a kids menu, open seating and dishes such as chicken fingers and thin, crispy fries.
Breakfast reviews mention fresh food, good coffee, quick service and well-received dishes including chicken sausages and avocado toast.
The fries are seasoned with black pepper and parsley rather than just salt, giving them a distinctive finishing touch.
Diners describe the restaurant as clean, cozy and comfortable for family, friends or colleagues.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Maxzi The Good Food Shop - Circle Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“It was my first time dining at this restaurant, and I ordered the steak salad and chicken rice. Honestly, it completely exceeded my expectations! Not only was the food delicious, but the portions were also very generous. The steak was cooked perfectly — tender and juicy.”
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“It was my first time dining at this restaurant, and I ordered the steak salad and chicken rice. Honestly, it completely exceeded my expectations! Not only was the food delicious, but the portions were also very generous. The steak was cooked perfectly — tender and juicy.”May 2026
“We opted for Angus rib eye and salad. The steak was nicely cooked and the prawns tasted fresh. We enjoyed the meal a lot.”
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“We opted for Angus rib eye and salad. The steak was nicely cooked and the prawns tasted fresh. We enjoyed the meal a lot.”March 2026
“The Avocado Toast was delicious and perfectly balanced.”
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“The Avocado Toast was delicious and perfectly balanced.”November 2025
“The most amazing bacon cheese burgers you will have in Dubai, guaranteed!”
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“The most amazing bacon cheese burgers you will have in Dubai, guaranteed!”July 2026
“Excellent BBQ Wings and also the French fries are different from standard. Not just salt, but even black pepper and parsley. Just that little extra touch.”
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“Excellent BBQ Wings and also the French fries are different from standard. Not just salt, but even black pepper and parsley. Just that little extra touch.”July 2026
“We order beef steak, parmesan chicken, pasta etc. Those were so yummy.”
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“We order beef steak, parmesan chicken, pasta etc. Those were so yummy.”February 2026
“The Big Maxzi Breakfast was a hit, particularly the chicken sausages, which were easily the best we’ve had, tasting freshly made with high-quality ingredients.”
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“The Big Maxzi Breakfast was a hit, particularly the chicken sausages, which were easily the best we’ve had, tasting freshly made with high-quality ingredients.”November 2025
“I've had the famous jalapeño burger many times in Abu Dhabi, plus the buffalo chicken-both consistently great.”
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“I've had the famous jalapeño burger many times in Abu Dhabi, plus the buffalo chicken-both consistently great.”February 2026
“The chicken escalope with angel hair pesto spaghetti is very good. Their chicken is very good all around, I believe they prepare it the sous vide method, as it’s always juicy. But sometimes slightly slightly undercooked so be careful. Recommend 👍🏽”
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“The chicken escalope with angel hair pesto spaghetti is very good. Their chicken is very good all around, I believe they prepare it the sous vide method, as it’s always juicy. But sometimes slightly slightly undercooked so be careful. Recommend 👍🏽”March 2026
“For our kids, the Chicken Fingers and thin, crispy fries were fresh, hot, and instantly loved.”
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“For our kids, the Chicken Fingers and thin, crispy fries were fresh, hot, and instantly loved.”November 2025
“The Big Maxzi Breakfast was a hit, particularly the chicken sausages, which were easily the best we’ve had, tasting freshly made with high-quality ingredients.”
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“The Big Maxzi Breakfast was a hit, particularly the chicken sausages, which were easily the best we’ve had, tasting freshly made with high-quality ingredients.”November 2025
“Must-Try Dishes: Churros, Kimchi and Katsu Ramen, Avocado Toast, and the Chipotle Chicken curry.”
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“Must-Try Dishes: Churros, Kimchi and Katsu Ramen, Avocado Toast, and the Chipotle Chicken curry.”November 2025
“We ordered a burger and classic bread pudding, and we received complementary chocolate mousse, and everything was very delicious.”
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“We ordered a burger and classic bread pudding, and we received complementary chocolate mousse, and everything was very delicious.”July 2026
“If you have a sweet tooth, you absolutely must try the Churros. They were incredibly amazing—nicely crispy and easily the most delicious churros I have ever tasted.”
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“If you have a sweet tooth, you absolutely must try the Churros. They were incredibly amazing—nicely crispy and easily the most delicious churros I have ever tasted.”November 2025
“We ordered a burger and classic bread pudding, and we received complementary chocolate mousse, and everything was very delicious.”
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“We ordered a burger and classic bread pudding, and we received complementary chocolate mousse, and everything was very delicious.”July 2026
“The Hot Chocolate Cake Fondant was equally impressive, soft and perfectly melt-in-your-mouth.”
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“The Hot Chocolate Cake Fondant was equally impressive, soft and perfectly melt-in-your-mouth.”November 2025
“I've had the famous jalapeño burger many times in Abu Dhabi, plus the buffalo chicken-both consistently great.”
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“I've had the famous jalapeño burger many times in Abu Dhabi, plus the buffalo chicken-both consistently great.”February 2026
“A surprising and delightful highlight was the Kimchi and Katsu Ramen. My daughter adored this dish, finding the flavors balanced and "yummm." We also appreciated the small, sustainable detail of serving sauces in their original bottles, allowing us to take exactly what we needed without waste.”
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“A surprising and delightful highlight was the Kimchi and Katsu Ramen. My daughter adored this dish, finding the flavors balanced and "yummm." We also appreciated the small, sustainable detail of serving sauces in their original bottles, allowing us to take exactly what we needed without waste.”November 2025
“tried the MAXZIMUM Meat Lovers at Maxzi-super delicious with bold flavors. My only issue is value: the size doesn't quite match the price.”
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“tried the MAXZIMUM Meat Lovers at Maxzi-super delicious with bold flavors. My only issue is value: the size doesn't quite match the price.”February 2026
“I had a fantastic experience at Maxzi in Circle Mall! I tried the OG Double Cheeseburger paired with the truffle fries and a refreshing lemonade everything was delicious and high quality.”
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“I had a fantastic experience at Maxzi in Circle Mall! I tried the OG Double Cheeseburger paired with the truffle fries and a refreshing lemonade everything was delicious and high quality.”May 2026
“We order beef steak, parmesan chicken, pasta etc. Those were so yummy.”
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“We order beef steak, parmesan chicken, pasta etc. Those were so yummy.”February 2026
“The sea bass and Steak Croissant is great. Marvin and Kim are really professional and kind.”
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“The sea bass and Steak Croissant is great. Marvin and Kim are really professional and kind.”May 2026
“Great food, i had steak and eggs for the 2nf time in a row its super good. Janice was very nice and attentive.”
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“Great food, i had steak and eggs for the 2nf time in a row its super good. Janice was very nice and attentive.”February 2026
“The sea bass and Steak Croissant is great. Marvin and Kim are really professional and kind.”
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“The sea bass and Steak Croissant is great. Marvin and Kim are really professional and kind.”May 2026
“For our kids, the Chicken Fingers and thin, crispy fries were fresh, hot, and instantly loved.”
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“For our kids, the Chicken Fingers and thin, crispy fries were fresh, hot, and instantly loved.”November 2025
“I had a fantastic experience at Maxzi in Circle Mall! I tried the OG Double Cheeseburger paired with the truffle fries and a refreshing lemonade everything was delicious and high quality.”
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“I had a fantastic experience at Maxzi in Circle Mall! I tried the OG Double Cheeseburger paired with the truffle fries and a refreshing lemonade everything was delicious and high quality.”May 2026
“Absolutely loved breakfast here! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Great coffee and quick service.👍”
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“Absolutely loved breakfast here! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Great coffee and quick service.👍”June 2026
“The coffee was notably better than what we’ve experienced at other restaurants, making it the perfect accompaniment to the meal.”November 2025
Mixed feedback
“I had a fantastic experience at Maxzi in Circle Mall! I tried the OG Double Cheeseburger paired with the truffle fries and a refreshing lemonade everything was delicious and high quality.”
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“I had a fantastic experience at Maxzi in Circle Mall! I tried the OG Double Cheeseburger paired with the truffle fries and a refreshing lemonade everything was delicious and high quality.”May 2026
Coordinate dishes. If dining in a group, confirm that all dishes should arrive together; one repeat visitor said this request was often missed.
Request spice. Extra spice can be requested; one diner received a separate spicy dipping sauce to try.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering for fresh food, quick service and coffee; chicken sausages and avocado toast were also praised.
Check chicken. If ordering the chicken escalope, check that it is fully cooked, as one review reported occasional undercooking.
Save room. The churros and Hot Chocolate Cake Fondant were standout desserts in one family breakfast review.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
One repeat visitor said dishes arrived separately despite asking for them to come together, including for a group of eight.
A burger review found the bacon soggy and undercooked, rather than crisp.
One diner said the chicken escalope was sometimes slightly undercooked, despite usually being juicy.
One steak dinner review found the lemonade had too much ice.
A returning customer preferred the Al Quoz branch's atmosphere and noted that Circle Mall lacked the Melinda hot sauces.
The Bottom Line
Maxzi The Good Food Shop is a broad-menu restaurant in Circle Mall, Jumeirah Village Circle, with the strongest review pull around burgers and steaks. The OG Double Cheeseburger, bacon double cheeseburger, steak salad and Angus rib eye all receive specific praise, while the menu also reaches into breakfast, pasta, ramen and desserts. Portions are often described as generous, which helps explain why several diners consider the food good value.
There is plenty here for a family meal. Reviews mention a kids menu, an open seating area and popular child-friendly choices such as chicken fingers with thin, crispy fries. Breakfast is another reason to visit: diners liked the fresh presentation, coffee and quick service, while one family particularly enjoyed the chicken sausages and avocado toast.
The Kimchi and Katsu Ramen and churros were unexpected highlights from the same meal. Service is usually described as warm, attentive and quick, and the setting as clean, cozy and comfortable. A few details are worth watching: one repeat customer said dishes repeatedly arrived separately despite requesting a simultaneous serving, and another found the bacon too soft.
Chicken escalope was occasionally reported as slightly undercooked, while a steak dinner came with a lemonade containing too much ice. If timing matters, confirm how you want the dishes served.