Fresh Fish
Grilled and fried Hamour were praised for their char, crisp coating, flaky texture and moist flesh.
Mr. Fish Restaurant
Al Barsha
Mr. Fish in Al Barsha brings together seafood and Russian-Uzbek cuisine. Reviews point to well-prepared grilled Hamour, generous seafood dishes and a relaxed dining room with a talking parrot, though delivery experiences are less consistent.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
554 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Eastern Flavours
Several diners enjoyed the Eastern cuisine, with plov rice also receiving a specific mention.
Warm Service
Reviews describe friendly, attentive service and a comfortable atmosphere for family meals or celebrations.
Clean Setting
One review describes the restaurant as clean, tidy and comfortable for families.
Talking Parrot
Miko, the talking parrot, is an unusual feature that can entertain diners while they wait.
Taro Bubble Tea
The taro bubble tea was praised for using taro rather than just sugar flavouring.
What to Eat at Mr. Fish 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 Mr. Fish 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 Mr. Fish Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Baked sea bream Net +1
“Really nice, we tried their baked sea bream and the prawn tagine. Both equally delicious.”
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“Really nice, we tried their baked sea bream and the prawn tagine. Both equally delicious.”February 2023
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Beef samsa Net +1
“The food was nice and very tasty. I really like their beef samsa and fried lagman.”
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“The food was nice and very tasty. I really like their beef samsa and fried lagman.”April 2025
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Cheesecake Net +1
“The food was amazing especially the Plov rice and cheesecake. Also great service.”
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“The food was amazing especially the Plov rice and cheesecake. Also great service.”January 2025
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Curd sweets Net +1
“The other day I tried their curd sweets and tea, it was as if the hard day had never happened 🙃”
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“The other day I tried their curd sweets and tea, it was as if the hard day had never happened 🙃”May 2024
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Fried lagman Net +1
“The food was nice and very tasty. I really like their beef samsa and fried lagman.”
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“The food was nice and very tasty. I really like their beef samsa and fried lagman.”April 2025
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Grilled hamour Net +1
“Both the grilled Hamour and the fried Hamour were prepared to absolute perfection. The grilled Hamour boasted a beautiful char and a wonderfully flaky texture, each bite delivering a delicate, inherent sweetness.”
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“Both the grilled Hamour and the fried Hamour were prepared to absolute perfection. The grilled Hamour boasted a beautiful char and a wonderfully flaky texture, each bite delivering a delicate, inherent sweetness.”September 2025
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Grilled seabream meal Net +1
“I had grilled seabream meal with sayadiya rice and basic salad. The fish and the rice are very delicious and I recoomned this place.”
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“I had grilled seabream meal with sayadiya rice and basic salad. The fish and the rice are very delicious and I recoomned this place.”May 2022
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Jumbo shrimp Net +1
“I highly recommend going with Lobster and Jumbo Shrimp. The freshness of seafood is the hallmark here, evident in every bite.”
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“I highly recommend going with Lobster and Jumbo Shrimp. The freshness of seafood is the hallmark here, evident in every bite.”May 2024
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Lobster Net +1
“I highly recommend going with Lobster and Jumbo Shrimp. The freshness of seafood is the hallmark here, evident in every bite.”
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“I highly recommend going with Lobster and Jumbo Shrimp. The freshness of seafood is the hallmark here, evident in every bite.”May 2024
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Mixed grill platter Net +1
“This is my best seafood experience in Dubai hands down! Today is my first visit and I went for the mixed grill platter with zero regret! I highly recommend it - excellent & tastefully delicious.”
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“This is my best seafood experience in Dubai hands down! Today is my first visit and I went for the mixed grill platter with zero regret! I highly recommend it - excellent & tastefully delicious.”October 2021
Honorable mentions (5)
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Plov rice Net +1
“The food was amazing especially the Plov rice and cheesecake. Also great service.”
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“The food was amazing especially the Plov rice and cheesecake. Also great service.”January 2025
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Prawn platter Net +1
“The prawn platter was another highlight. The prawns were plump, juicy, and cooked just right, bursting with a fresh, savory flavor that made them an instant favorite.”
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“The prawn platter was another highlight. The prawns were plump, juicy, and cooked just right, bursting with a fresh, savory flavor that made them an instant favorite.”September 2025
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Prawn tagine Net +1
“Really nice, we tried their baked sea bream and the prawn tagine. Both equally delicious.”
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“Really nice, we tried their baked sea bream and the prawn tagine. Both equally delicious.”February 2023
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Seafood soup Net +1
“Good food. Open late at night, right at the corner of the street. This Greek restaurant offers delicious seafood - the shrimp is must have, the seafood soup is warming, and the mussels are very fresh and well seasoned.”
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“Good food. Open late at night, right at the corner of the street. This Greek restaurant offers delicious seafood - the shrimp is must have, the seafood soup is warming, and the mussels are very fresh and well seasoned.”May 2022
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Tabbouleh salad Net +1
“To cut through the richness of the seafood, the Tabbouleh salad was a welcome and refreshing addition. It was crisp, bright, and packed with the classic tangy and herbaceous notes that make this salad so beloved.”
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“To cut through the richness of the seafood, the Tabbouleh salad was a welcome and refreshing addition. It was crisp, bright, and packed with the classic tangy and herbaceous notes that make this salad so beloved.”September 2025
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Bubble tea Net +1
“I decided to have their bubble tea while casually walking by and was surprised with how good and authentic it was. Other restaurants serve bubble teas made of sugar.”
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“I decided to have their bubble tea while casually walking by and was surprised with how good and authentic it was. Other restaurants serve bubble teas made of sugar.”September 2025
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Taro bubble tea Net +1
“They used taro in their taro bubble tea. Amazing flavour.”
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“They used taro in their taro bubble tea. Amazing flavour.”September 2025
What to Avoid (5)
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Fish and chips Net −1
“Not the best of fish and chips I've had to be honest.”
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“Not the best of fish and chips I've had to be honest.”January 2025
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Mix grilled seafood platter Net −1
“They delivered very small fish with 3 pieces shrimp for mix grilled seafood PLATTER and for seafood bucket they put 1 very small crab, 2 uncooked corn and the rest was all shells like you literally cannot eat anything.”
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“They delivered very small fish with 3 pieces shrimp for mix grilled seafood PLATTER and for seafood bucket they put 1 very small crab, 2 uncooked corn and the rest was all shells like you literally cannot eat anything.”August 2025
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Salmon meal Net −1
“I ordered a BOGO salmon meal from them via Smiles today at 11:53 AM. It was supposed to be two salmon dishes with one side each. Delivery came at 1:05 pm with one missing meal. I informed the driver and Smiles right away and I was told I'd get the missing item. At 2:47 pm, I received a whatsapp message from the restaurant saying that the meal is ready but they do not have a driver and they can't confirm what time they can deliver the item. A little after 4pm, I informed Smiles I don't want the item anymore because it is super late. At 5pm the restaurant messaged me asking for my location and I told them I don't want their food anymore because it's after 5 hours already. Food is bland. I had to add salt and lemon for it to even have a decent taste. If you plan on starving, go ahead and order from them. Extremely poor customer service. Doesn't even deserve a star 🤷♀️🤦♀️”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a BOGO salmon meal from them via Smiles today at 11:53 AM. It was supposed to be two salmon dishes with one side each. Delivery came at 1:05 pm with one missing meal. I informed the driver and Smiles right away and I was told I'd get the missing item. At 2:47 pm, I received a whatsapp message from the restaurant saying that the meal is ready but they do not have a driver and they can't confirm what time they can deliver the item. A little after 4pm, I informed Smiles I don't want the item anymore because it is super late. At 5pm the restaurant messaged me asking for my location and I told them I don't want their food anymore because it's after 5 hours already. Food is bland. I had to add salt and lemon for it to even have a decent taste. If you plan on starving, go ahead and order from them. Extremely poor customer service. Doesn't even deserve a star 🤷♀️🤦♀️”May 2025
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Seafood bucket Net −1
“They delivered very small fish with 3 pieces shrimp for mix grilled seafood PLATTER and for seafood bucket they put 1 very small crab, 2 uncooked corn and the rest was all shells like you literally cannot eat anything.”
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“They delivered very small fish with 3 pieces shrimp for mix grilled seafood PLATTER and for seafood bucket they put 1 very small crab, 2 uncooked corn and the rest was all shells like you literally cannot eat anything.”August 2025
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Spicy meat meal Net −1
“Staff is polite but food is not really tasty ,I ordered spicy meat meal and it was salty. Maybe their seafood is better but I Left disappointed today”
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“Staff is polite but food is not really tasty ,I ordered spicy meat meal and it was salty. Maybe their seafood is better but I Left disappointed today”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Dine In. Choose a dine-in visit if atmosphere and the parrot matter; one review specifically enjoyed the restaurant setting while waiting.
Try Hamour. For a first seafood order, consider grilled or fried Hamour, both specifically praised for their preparation.
Check Salt. If you are sensitive to salt, ask about seasoning before ordering; one diner found the fish slightly over-seasoned.
Inspect Delivery. For delivery, check the package on arrival; reviews mention weak presentation, messy sauce and missing items.
Consider Plov. Seafood is not the only route: plov rice was singled out as one of the memorable dishes.
Keep Distance. The parrots may be shy, so keep some distance if you want to hear them.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Albarsha 1 , City Stay Grand Hotel , Shop 2
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, 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
Uneven Value
Some delivery customers found seafood expensive for the portions, including a platter with very little edible seafood.
Seasoning Problems
Fish was described as slightly over-salted, while another diner found a meat dish salty and not tasty.
Packaging Quality
A delivery review found the packaging messy and underwhelming, with sauce spilling everywhere.
Slow Responses
A customer who left something behind said multiple messages about the concern received no reply.
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The Bottom Line
Mr. Fish is a seafood and Russian-Uzbek restaurant in Al Barsha, with reviews covering everything from grilled Hamour and prawn platters to plov rice and cheesecake. The strongest food feedback centres on fresh fish: one diner praised the charred grilled Hamour, crisp fried Hamour and juicy prawns, while others enjoyed baked sea bream, prawn tagine and large shrimp.
The setting is a comfortable part of the experience. Reviews describe a clean, tidy restaurant suitable for families, with a cheerful atmosphere and a talking parrot called Miko. Service is often described as friendly, attentive and quick, and the restaurant has hosted successful birthday meals.
Taro bubble tea is another less obvious order that received enthusiastic feedback. There is a clear split between dine-in and delivery experiences. Some diners found the food fresh, reasonably priced and worth returning for; others reported bland or refrigerated-tasting food, small seafood portions, messy packaging and poor value through Talabat, Noon or Smiles.
A missing-meal complaint also involved hours of delay. If ordering delivery, check the contents and packaging promptly. For dining in, consider Hamour or plov, and ask about salt if you prefer lighter seasoning.