Outdoor Seating
The outdoor sit-out has an energetic evening atmosphere suited to friends, relaxed chats or informal discussions.
Moon Tea Club Café & Restaurant
Al Mankhool
Moon Tea Club Café & Restaurant in Al Mankhool is a casual Indian-focused spot for meals, tea and snacks, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews particularly point to its biryani, charcoal chicken and relaxed evening atmosphere, though service and hygiene experiences vary.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
227 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Charcoal Chicken
Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken is repeatedly praised, including by diners who enjoyed it with friends or family.
Indian Flavours
Reviewers mention authentic Indian taste across dishes such as butter chicken, grilled fish and mutton rogan gosh.
Reasonable Meals
Several diners describe the food as affordable or reasonably priced, with generous portions mentioned by one hotel guest.
Tea Breaks
Fresh milk tea, karak tea and evening tea with snacks are recurring reasons reviewers stop by.
What to Eat at Moon Tea Club Café & Restaurant 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 Moon Tea Club Café & Restaurant, 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 Moon Tea Club Café & Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Peri peri chorcoal chicken Net +3
“if you want to try Peri Peri Chorcoal chicken then this is the place to be its very good if you wana visit with friends or family. they have sittin area both inside and out. the only thing that put me off was if you order half or full chicken the drumstick (Leg piece is missing) the management says that its the policy to remove . if the leg is missing charge me less but no the price is the same but the the quantity is lesser now which is upsetting . the staff dnt want to entertain you on this matter”
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“if you want to try Peri Peri Chorcoal chicken then this is the place to be its very good if you wana visit with friends or family. they have sittin area both inside and out. the only thing that put me off was if you order half or full chicken the drumstick (Leg piece is missing) the management says that its the policy to remove . if the leg is missing charge me less but no the price is the same but the the quantity is lesser now which is upsetting . the staff dnt want to entertain you on this matter”April 2025
“Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken - 😋 😍 I’m in love with their Peri Peri .”April 2023
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Biriyani Net +2
“Delicious biriyani, superb service and reasonable price.”
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“Delicious biriyani, superb service and reasonable price.”July 2022
“I absolutely love this place, it is a quite good place to grab a bite or two. I would highly recommend you all to try out their pepper chicken and Biriyani both of which are absolutely amazing and great value for money.”August 2022
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Butter chicken Net +2
“Amazing quality food and variety you will get with the original Indian taste. Loved their butter chicken for sure and also the soft drinks were so so good.”
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“Amazing quality food and variety you will get with the original Indian taste. Loved their butter chicken for sure and also the soft drinks were so so good.”May 2024
“New favorite for quick dining in such a pleasant atmosphere.. Outside sitting area, good variety, chicken platter is amazing and butter chicken is good.”April 2023
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Grilled chicken Net +2
“"Great Atmosphere and Tasty Food!" Me and my partner more often visited this restaurant for dinner, and we're pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of dishes available. Hot meals were flavorful. I especially loved the grilled chicken,it was perfectly seasoned!”
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“"Great Atmosphere and Tasty Food!" Me and my partner more often visited this restaurant for dinner, and we're pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of dishes available. Hot meals were flavorful. I especially loved the grilled chicken,it was perfectly seasoned!”October 2024
“Have tried their Grilled Chicken, their green chiliI charcoal. This time tried the Hyderabadi biryani which was fingerlickingly amazing!”August 2022
Honorable mentions (12)
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Avacado shakes Net +1
“We ordered peri peri charcoal & mutton dum biryani with avacado shakes & orange spicy 😋 Awesome food, fantastic taste, very good service. super place. Must to visit restaurant. Highly recommended.”
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“We ordered peri peri charcoal & mutton dum biryani with avacado shakes & orange spicy 😋 Awesome food, fantastic taste, very good service. super place. Must to visit restaurant. Highly recommended.”April 2023
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Chicken pepper charcoal Net +1
“Tried chicken pepper charcoal, It is one of the best in Bur Dubai.”
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“Tried chicken pepper charcoal, It is one of the best in Bur Dubai.”July 2022
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Chicken platter Net +1
“New favorite for quick dining in such a pleasant atmosphere.. Outside sitting area, good variety, chicken platter is amazing and butter chicken is good.”
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“New favorite for quick dining in such a pleasant atmosphere.. Outside sitting area, good variety, chicken platter is amazing and butter chicken is good.”April 2023
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Chicken roll Net +1
“I just had tea ,karak tea and chicken roll ,which was fine, The ambiance is good, likeable because it's behind the Etisalat building, six season hotel backside and very close to sharaf DG metro station, spacious it is”
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“I just had tea ,karak tea and chicken roll ,which was fine, The ambiance is good, likeable because it's behind the Etisalat building, six season hotel backside and very close to sharaf DG metro station, spacious it is”August 2023
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Fruit overload Net +1
“Fruit overload is our favorite dessert 😍 and it’s so satisfying.. worth the price”
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“Fruit overload is our favorite dessert 😍 and it’s so satisfying.. worth the price”August 2023
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Green chili grilled fish Net +1
“Food is really good here. specifically the green chili grilled fish, that's my favorite in this restaurant.”
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“Food is really good here. specifically the green chili grilled fish, that's my favorite in this restaurant.”May 2023
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Hyderabadi biryani Net +1
“Have tried their Grilled Chicken, their green chiliI charcoal. This time tried the Hyderabadi biryani which was fingerlickingly amazing!”
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“Have tried their Grilled Chicken, their green chiliI charcoal. This time tried the Hyderabadi biryani which was fingerlickingly amazing!”August 2022
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Kabab Net +1
“Food was wow😍 prime location everything was good just to relax ourself it is a good place..I ordered grills and kabab it was so yummy and there special signature juices are delicious.”
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“Food was wow😍 prime location everything was good just to relax ourself it is a good place..I ordered grills and kabab it was so yummy and there special signature juices are delicious.”December 2024
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Mutton dum biryani Net +1
“We ordered peri peri charcoal & mutton dum biryani with avacado shakes & orange spicy 😋 Awesome food, fantastic taste, very good service. super place. Must to visit restaurant. Highly recommended.”
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“We ordered peri peri charcoal & mutton dum biryani with avacado shakes & orange spicy 😋 Awesome food, fantastic taste, very good service. super place. Must to visit restaurant. Highly recommended.”April 2023
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Mutton rogan gosh Net +1
“Amazing food worth every penny. Try tge biryani and mutton rogan gosh”
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“Amazing food worth every penny. Try tge biryani and mutton rogan gosh”April 2023
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Orange spicy Net +1
“We ordered peri peri charcoal & mutton dum biryani with avacado shakes & orange spicy 😋 Awesome food, fantastic taste, very good service. super place. Must to visit restaurant. Highly recommended.”
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“We ordered peri peri charcoal & mutton dum biryani with avacado shakes & orange spicy 😋 Awesome food, fantastic taste, very good service. super place. Must to visit restaurant. Highly recommended.”April 2023
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Pepper chicken Net +1
“I absolutely love this place, it is a quite good place to grab a bite or two. I would highly recommend you all to try out their pepper chicken and Biriyani both of which are absolutely amazing and great value for money.”
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“I absolutely love this place, it is a quite good place to grab a bite or two. I would highly recommend you all to try out their pepper chicken and Biriyani both of which are absolutely amazing and great value for money.”August 2022
Drinks 3
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Badam tea Net +1
“Very bad dahi puri there was no even handmade balls ( puri ) it was readymade and taste was horrible they put onions in that puri and it was disgusting and i was really disappointed with that food it was horrible instead of this try their badam tea its almond tea and don’t try the stuff like panipuri and all”
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“Very bad dahi puri there was no even handmade balls ( puri ) it was readymade and taste was horrible they put onions in that puri and it was disgusting and i was really disappointed with that food it was horrible instead of this try their badam tea its almond tea and don’t try the stuff like panipuri and all”January 2026
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Fresh milk tea Net +1
“Try fresh milk tea u will feel jubilant”
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“Try fresh milk tea u will feel jubilant”May 2024
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Karak tea Net +1
“I just had tea ,karak tea and chicken roll ,which was fine, The ambiance is good, likeable because it's behind the Etisalat building, six season hotel backside and very close to sharaf DG metro station, spacious it is”
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“I just had tea ,karak tea and chicken roll ,which was fine, The ambiance is good, likeable because it's behind the Etisalat building, six season hotel backside and very close to sharaf DG metro station, spacious it is”August 2023
What to Avoid (8)
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Chicken club Net −1
“Worse ever chicken club I ever eaten in my entire life...how on earth could chicken club be made with parata? I can even understand the taste... This a complete waste of time and with cash.... I don't recommend this at all except you want to wast your own time and cash...”
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“Worse ever chicken club I ever eaten in my entire life...how on earth could chicken club be made with parata? I can even understand the taste... This a complete waste of time and with cash.... I don't recommend this at all except you want to wast your own time and cash...”April 2023
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Dahi puri Net −1
“Very bad dahi puri there was no even handmade balls ( puri ) it was readymade and taste was horrible they put onions in that puri and it was disgusting and i was really disappointed with that food it was horrible instead of this try their badam tea its almond tea and don’t try the stuff like panipuri and all”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very bad dahi puri there was no even handmade balls ( puri ) it was readymade and taste was horrible they put onions in that puri and it was disgusting and i was really disappointed with that food it was horrible instead of this try their badam tea its almond tea and don’t try the stuff like panipuri and all”January 2026
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Panipuri Net −1
“Very bad dahi puri there was no even handmade balls ( puri ) it was readymade and taste was horrible they put onions in that puri and it was disgusting and i was really disappointed with that food it was horrible instead of this try their badam tea its almond tea and don’t try the stuff like panipuri and all”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very bad dahi puri there was no even handmade balls ( puri ) it was readymade and taste was horrible they put onions in that puri and it was disgusting and i was really disappointed with that food it was horrible instead of this try their badam tea its almond tea and don’t try the stuff like panipuri and all”January 2026
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Pomegranate juices Net −1
“I ordered 2 pomegranate juices and they came with pink color water contained lots of sugar in it. When i complained, they said pomegranates are out of season so the taste is not up to the mark. Poor quality chef and food. Zero customer services”
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“I ordered 2 pomegranate juices and they came with pink color water contained lots of sugar in it. When i complained, they said pomegranates are out of season so the taste is not up to the mark. Poor quality chef and food. Zero customer services”September 2022
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Shezwan hakka noodles Net −1
“Worst taste, ordered for shezwan Hakka noodles they sent me noodles with some veggies on top, spoiled egg, spoiled chicken. May be coz or unprofessional chef who don’t know how to cook Chinese.”
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“Worst taste, ordered for shezwan Hakka noodles they sent me noodles with some veggies on top, spoiled egg, spoiled chicken. May be coz or unprofessional chef who don’t know how to cook Chinese.”September 2024
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Tandoor roti Net −1
“We ordered a pickup for some bread (roti), and getting home we find this. Mind you the bread was given in foil packaging that means the oil stains on the roti were there when packed. The other thing is, the bread was pre-cut (normally tandoor roti is always kept in the form of how its made, basically uncut) but this is how we got ours. Its hard to come to a conclusion but it does seem that the bread we ordered was clearly been used before and we were given leftovers. Never again.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered a pickup for some bread (roti), and getting home we find this. Mind you the bread was given in foil packaging that means the oil stains on the roti were there when packed. The other thing is, the bread was pre-cut (normally tandoor roti is always kept in the form of how its made, basically uncut) but this is how we got ours. Its hard to come to a conclusion but it does seem that the bread we ordered was clearly been used before and we were given leftovers. Never again.”March 2026
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Thanduri rooti Net −1
“Very bad experience with this restaurant, we ordered thanduri rooti, it's got burned more like complete black, we informed them, they taken back and again they servered same after removing this block from roti. Too wrost and testy also not good”
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“Very bad experience with this restaurant, we ordered thanduri rooti, it's got burned more like complete black, we informed them, they taken back and again they servered same after removing this block from roti. Too wrost and testy also not good”February 2023
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Veg biryani Net −1
“Worst veg biryani i have ever had, pls stop selling it”
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“Worst veg biryani i have ever had, pls stop selling it”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Bills. Compare the menu and final bill before paying, as one diner reported a price mismatch.
Ask Seating. Confirm the dine-in price before ordering tea or snacks, since some reviews describe different takeaway and seated rates.
Choose Carefully. Consider the better-reviewed charcoal chicken, butter chicken or badam tea, and be cautious with panipuri-style snacks.
Allow Time. Build in extra time during busy periods or for delivery, because one customer waited almost 45 minutes for food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
3 - 1 8A St
Al Mankhool, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene Concerns
One review reported cockroaches around the table and inside a juice; another found dirty washrooms with no hand soap.
Slow Service
Reported delays include food arriving almost 45 minutes late and long waits on delivery orders.
Bill Disputes
Customers reported menu-to-bill mismatches, unexpected sitting charges and higher prices for tea when seated.
Staff Conduct
Multiple reviews describe rude or unprofessional interactions, including customers being asked to leave seating areas unless they paid higher dine-in prices.
Uneven Food
Food quality is inconsistent: reviews praise some biryanis but strongly criticise the veg biryani, dahi puri and Hakka noodles.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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tea for seated customers
“He replied if you're sitting here you need to order tea for 4 aed”Google review · September 2023
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The Bottom Line
Moon Tea Club Café & Restaurant in Al Mankhool is a casual choice for Indian meals, tea and snacks, with indoor and outdoor seating. The clearest draws in the reviews are Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken, butter chicken, mutton or Hyderabadi biryani, and fresh milk or badam tea. The outdoor area gets particular praise for evening visits and relaxed gatherings.
Food feedback is mixed rather than uniformly reliable. Several diners describe authentic flavours, generous portions and reasonable meal prices, while others had poor experiences with the veg biryani, dahi puri, Hakka noodles or burnt roti. That makes dish selection worth some thought, especially if you are ordering unfamiliar snacks.
Service has also varied sharply. Some reviewers found the staff friendly and quick, but others reported delayed orders, rude interactions and unexplained differences between takeaway and seated prices. Ask about current dine-in charges before ordering tea or snacks, and check the bill against the menu.
Hygiene is the most serious caution: reviews mention cockroaches, dirty washrooms and missing hand soap. If that matters for your visit, take a quick look around before settling in. Delivery and busy-time orders may also need patience.