Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken is repeatedly praised; one review describes a charred exterior with juicy, tender meat inside.
MD GRILL CAFETERIA LLC
Deira
MD Grill Cafeteria LLC is a casual roadside spot in Deira for grilled chicken, shawarma, Karachi biryani and fresh juices. Reviews especially favour the grilled chicken—one diner described a charred exterior with juicy meat—and a half chicken grill was reported at 20AED.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
366 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tasty Shawarma
Shawarma gets strong feedback for flavour, with one diner calling two orders absolutely delicious.
Large Juice
Fresh juice is noted for unusually large serving sizes.
Mutton Soup
An evening mutton kabab order came with mutton soup, adding useful value to the meal.
Budget Value
A reported 20AED half chicken grill makes the menu appealing for budget meals.
Friendly Visits
Some visits have quick, welcoming service, with reviewers describing staff as friendly and attentive.
What to Eat at MD GRILL CAFETERIA LLC 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 MD GRILL CAFETERIA LLC, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of MD GRILL CAFETERIA LLC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Grill chicken Net +3
“Best place for GRILL CHICKEN & SHAWARMA. Loved their environment and one of the best budget friendly restaurants in Deira♥️”
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Review excerpts
“Best place for GRILL CHICKEN & SHAWARMA. Loved their environment and one of the best budget friendly restaurants in Deira♥️”May 2025
“If you’re craving a satisfying, flavorful grilled chicken, MD Grill is the place to be. The grilled chicken here is perfectly cooked, boasting a beautifully charred exterior with juicy, tender meat on the inside.”December 2024
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Fish Net +1
“The garlic yoghurt sauce was great, the grilled platter (especially the lamb chops and fish) was so scrumptious.”
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Review excerpts
“The garlic yoghurt sauce was great, the grilled platter (especially the lamb chops and fish) was so scrumptious.”February 2026
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Grilled platter Net +1
“The garlic yoghurt sauce was great, the grilled platter (especially the lamb chops and fish) was so scrumptious.”
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Review excerpts
“The garlic yoghurt sauce was great, the grilled platter (especially the lamb chops and fish) was so scrumptious.”February 2026
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Half chicken grill Net +1
“I saw always bustling. half chicken grill is 20AED, very tasty!”
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Review excerpts
“I saw always bustling. half chicken grill is 20AED, very tasty!”May 2025
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Karachi biryani Net +1
“Had Shawarma and Karachi Biryani here. Good taste and service 😊”
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Review excerpts
“Had Shawarma and Karachi Biryani here. Good taste and service 😊”December 2024
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The garlic yoghurt sauce was great, the grilled platter (especially the lamb chops and fish) was so scrumptious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The garlic yoghurt sauce was great, the grilled platter (especially the lamb chops and fish) was so scrumptious.”February 2026
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Mango smoothie ice cream Net +1
“Yum! I had the BEST mango smoothie ice cream.”
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Review excerpts
“Yum! I had the BEST mango smoothie ice cream.”November 2024
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Mutton kabab Net +1
“The best is the Mutton kabab in the evening because it comes with the mutton soup 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤”
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Review excerpts
“The best is the Mutton kabab in the evening because it comes with the mutton soup 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤”May 2024
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Shawarmas Net +1
“We ordered two shawarmas, and they were absolutely delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered two shawarmas, and they were absolutely delicious!”September 2024
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Spicy shawarma Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Secondly I had a Spicy Shawarma it was ok just like any other Local Shwarma taste nothing special but he let me charge my phone and was nice, so that's an extra star for customer service”
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Drinks 1
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Fruit juice Net +1
“Grilled chicken, fruit juice, sweets, everything here is perfect.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Grilled chicken, fruit juice, sweets, everything here is perfect.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Freshness. Check that shawarma chicken is fresh before eating, especially after a recent spoiled-chicken complaint.
Verify Vegetarian. Check vegetarian orders before eating; one review found chicken pieces in supposedly vegetarian dishes.
Avoid Rush. Visit outside busy periods if possible; one review describes the service as very slow.
Prefer Dining-In. For delivery, consider dining in instead: a regular reported late delivery and missing requested extras.
Expect Heat. On hot or crowded days, be prepared for uncomfortable indoor temperatures if cooling has not improved.
Ask Value. If comparing budget options, ask about the half chicken grill, reported at 20AED.
Plan the visit
Practical details
next to nbf bank and Saleem carpet
Al Ras, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
A recent review alleged spoiled chicken in a shawarma, so freshness is worth checking before eating.
Order Mix-Up
One vegetarian-order review says the veg biryani and noodles contained chicken pieces.
Slow Service
Service can be very slow; one diner waited 20 minutes before being told orders could not be taken.
Poor Cooling
The dining room can become uncomfortably hot when the air-conditioning is inadequate.
Menu Mismatch
A reviewer said the dishes did not match the menu photos and staff called them reference images.
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The Bottom Line
MD Grill Cafeteria LLC is a casual roadside spot in Deira for grilled chicken, shawarma, Karachi biryani and fresh juices. Reviews especially favour the grilled chicken: one diner described a charred exterior with juicy meat, while another reported a half chicken grill at 20AED. It is more quick-bite cafeteria than polished dining room.
The setting is small and road-facing, and one reviewer found the sitting area short. Another said the room became very hot because the air-conditioning needed attention. Still, some visits are described as comfortable, friendly and fast.
Service is the main variable. Several diners praise attentive hospitality, but others report slow ordering, including a 20-minute wait during iftar, while a regular complained of late delivery and missing spoons or requested extras. Dining in may be the safer choice for time-sensitive meals.
Check orders carefully, particularly vegetarian biryani or noodles after one review found chicken pieces in them. A recent complaint also alleged spoiled chicken in a shawarma, while an older review said charcoal chicken arrived neither hot nor fresh. These are individual reports, but they make checking freshness sensible.
Going outside peak rush and asking what is available now should make the visit easier.