Shawarma draw
The shawarma has a loyal following; one customer says they drive 20 km for it and cutting tea.
MULTIFOOD RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA LLC
Al Raffa
Multifood Restaurant & Cafeteria LLC is a casual multi-cuisine restaurant in Al Raffa. Reviews make the special shawarma and chicken biryani the clearest draws, while fresh juices, shakes and South Indian breakfast add quick-meal options.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
392 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken biryani
Chicken biryani received a specific compliment for being cooked to perfection.
Breakfast choice
South Indian breakfast is a longstanding strength, with dosa and idli mentioned at reasonable prices.
Fresh drinks
Fresh juice and shakes are popular add-ons, especially for a quick snack or drink stop.
Budget pricing
Several reviews describe the food as reasonably or decently priced, including the quick-food menu.
What to Eat at MULTIFOOD RESTAURANT & 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 MULTIFOOD RESTAURANT & 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.
These items at MULTIFOOD RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA LLC got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Butter chicken Net +1
“The food is flavorful and well-balanced, with standout dishes like butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, and fresh naan.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is flavorful and well-balanced, with standout dishes like butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, and fresh naan.”May 2025
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“Absolutely delicious! The chicken biryani was cooked to perfection”
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Review excerpts
“Absolutely delicious! The chicken biryani was cooked to perfection”December 2025
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Chicken massala Net +1
“Very good food! Chicken massala and hot pot beef roast with naan, excellent! Highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“Very good food! Chicken massala and hot pot beef roast with naan, excellent! Highly recommended.”December 2019
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Dosa Net +1
“Good south indian food specially Dosa idli on very reasonable price”
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Review excerpts
“Good south indian food specially Dosa idli on very reasonable price”August 2021
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Egg masala Net +1
“Tried egg masala and roti here which was ok and not excessively priced”
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“Tried egg masala and roti here which was ok and not excessively priced”January 2020
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Falafels Net +1
“Falafels are also very good.”
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“Falafels are also very good.”March 2019
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Fresh naan Net +1
“The food is flavorful and well-balanced, with standout dishes like butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, and fresh naan.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is flavorful and well-balanced, with standout dishes like butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, and fresh naan.”May 2025
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Fried rice Net +1
“Food is really good , Fried rice , omelte roll, juices. Everything was excellent. 10/10.”
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Review excerpts
“Food is really good , Fried rice , omelte roll, juices. Everything was excellent. 10/10.”October 2024
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Hot pot beef roast Net +1
“Very good food! Chicken massala and hot pot beef roast with naan, excellent! Highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“Very good food! Chicken massala and hot pot beef roast with naan, excellent! Highly recommended.”December 2019
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Idli Net +1
“Good south indian food specially Dosa idli on very reasonable price”
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Review excerpts
“Good south indian food specially Dosa idli on very reasonable price”August 2021
Honorable mentions (7)
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Naan Net +1
“Very good food! Chicken massala and hot pot beef roast with naan, excellent! Highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“Very good food! Chicken massala and hot pot beef roast with naan, excellent! Highly recommended.”December 2019
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Omelte roll Net +1
“Food is really good , Fried rice , omelte roll, juices. Everything was excellent. 10/10.”
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Review excerpts
“Food is really good , Fried rice , omelte roll, juices. Everything was excellent. 10/10.”October 2024
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Paneer tikka masala Net +1
“The food is flavorful and well-balanced, with standout dishes like butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, and fresh naan.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is flavorful and well-balanced, with standout dishes like butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, and fresh naan.”May 2025
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Roti Net +1
“Tried egg masala and roti here which was ok and not excessively priced”
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Review excerpts
“Tried egg masala and roti here which was ok and not excessively priced”January 2020
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Şaurma Net +1
“They have really good food, I like milkshakes there. Şaurma potion is small but the taste is good.”
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Review excerpts
“They have really good food, I like milkshakes there. Şaurma potion is small but the taste is good.”July 2025
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Shawerma Net +1
“When it comes to quality food this is a must try place their shawerma is just crazy, we drive 20 kms just to have the shawerma and the cutting tea”
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Review excerpts
“When it comes to quality food this is a must try place their shawerma is just crazy, we drive 20 kms just to have the shawerma and the cutting tea”December 2024
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Special shawarma Net +1
“Food is very decent and I really like their special shawarma. It's kinda my go to place for a quick snack. Vibe is also good If not the best. All in all, try their special shawarma!!”
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Review excerpts
“Food is very decent and I really like their special shawarma. It's kinda my go to place for a quick snack. Vibe is also good If not the best. All in all, try their special shawarma!!”January 2025
Drinks 1
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Cutting tea Net +1
“When it comes to quality food this is a must try place their shawerma is just crazy, we drive 20 kms just to have the shawerma and the cutting tea”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“When it comes to quality food this is a must try place their shawerma is just crazy, we drive 20 kms just to have the shawerma and the cutting tea”December 2024
What to Avoid (7)
Food 7
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Beef manchurian Net −1
“The Beef Manchurian was disappointing, with tough, low-quality beef and a lack of flavor, leading to stomach issues; however, the service was good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Beef Manchurian was disappointing, with tough, low-quality beef and a lack of flavor, leading to stomach issues; however, the service was good.”October 2024
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Butter masala Net −1
“When I asked about the delay, the staff casually mentioned that they only start cutting the chicken and preparing the butter masala after receiving the order – something I’ve never heard of in my years of dining in Dubai!”
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Critical review excerpts
“When I asked about the delay, the staff casually mentioned that they only start cutting the chicken and preparing the butter masala after receiving the order – something I’ve never heard of in my years of dining in Dubai!”July 2025
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Chicken kebab Net −1
“We Ordered the chicken kebab through Smiles and waited 30 minutes just to receive completely hardened, unedible chicken. It was impossible to chew. Total waste of time and money.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We Ordered the chicken kebab through Smiles and waited 30 minutes just to receive completely hardened, unedible chicken. It was impossible to chew. Total waste of time and money.”July 2026
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Chilly chicken gravy Net −1
“first we order takeaway chilly chicken gravy they give us delay too much time giving only dine in order only the costumer was getting there order before us even the delivery who came 5min after us got their take away so we think ok may be bg in kitchen then we took the food and reached room when we taste chicken taste like soyabean no salt no spices I don’t know why no taste disappointed it’s ok take away can be late may be bg or I don’t know all costumer get there food in dine in n take away but the come after us no taste even we told them 2 times spicy I don’t know it’s cook mistake or the person who take order ..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“first we order takeaway chilly chicken gravy they give us delay too much time giving only dine in order only the costumer was getting there order before us even the delivery who came 5min after us got their take away so we think ok may be bg in kitchen then we took the food and reached room when we taste chicken taste like soyabean no salt no spices I don’t know why no taste disappointed it’s ok take away can be late may be bg or I don’t know all costumer get there food in dine in n take away but the come after us no taste even we told them 2 times spicy I don’t know it’s cook mistake or the person who take order ..”April 2025
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Grill chicken Net −1
“Grill chicken is old not fried Waitor is very harsh.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Grill chicken is old not fried Waitor is very harsh.”June 2026
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Kerala meal motta rice set Net −1
“I tried Kerala meal ( Motta rice set ) and it costs 10 dirhams which is very high in an area like Burdubai. If quality considers, it's not worth more than 8 dirhams.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I tried Kerala meal ( Motta rice set ) and it costs 10 dirhams which is very high in an area like Burdubai. If quality considers, it's not worth more than 8 dirhams.”April 2019
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Parotta Net −1
“The food quality has drastically declined. The parotta, which they claimed was "fresh and live," was clearly frozen – the texture gave it away. Even the taste was far from what it used to be. The flavors were bland, and nothing stood out.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food quality has drastically declined. The parotta, which they claimed was "fresh and live," was clearly frozen – the texture gave it away. Even the taste was far from what it used to be. The flavors were bland, and nothing stood out.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. If ordering delivery, allow well over the quoted time; one review reports a wait exceeding an hour.
Check takeaway. Before leaving with takeaway, check that the dish and replacement order are correct.
Plan parking. Parking may take planning; a review points to public parking on Rolla Street or near Choithrams supermarket.
Ask about seating. If you only want milk tea, ask before sitting: one review says food must be ordered to use the seating.
Mind portions. If ordering shawarma as a full meal, check the portion size first; one customer found it small.
Plan the visit
Practical details
ROLLA STREET
Al Raffa, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Multiple customers report delivery taking more than an hour, making delivery timing unreliable.
Rude handling
Some complaints describe harsh or disrespectful responses when customers chased delayed or incorrect orders.
Inconsistent food
Food quality varies: reviews mention hardened kebab, bland gravy and poor overall quality.
Small portion
One reviewer liked the shawarma taste but found the portion small.
Cleaning issue
A diner reported AC water leaking onto food and a slippery floor caused by dirty water.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 dirhams
Kerala meal ( Motta rice set )
“I tried Kerala meal ( Motta rice set ) and it costs 10 dirhams which is very high in an area like Burdubai”Google review · April 2019
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The Bottom Line
Multifood Restaurant & Cafeteria LLC is a casual multi-cuisine stop in Al Raffa. You can come for a quick special shawarma or chicken biryani, and the menu also covers South Indian breakfast dishes such as dosa and idli. Fresh juices and milkshakes are recurring reasons to order a drink.
The strongest feedback is dish-specific: one customer drove 20 km for the shawarma and cutting tea, another found the chicken biryani cooked to perfection, and older reviews call the pricing reasonable. There is also praise for friendly staff and good portions, although those positives are not consistent across the more recent reviews. The main risk is service, especially for delivery and takeaway.
Several customers describe waits of more than an hour, wrong or incomplete orders, and poor follow-up when something goes wrong. Food quality also varies: complaints include hardened chicken kebab, bland chilli chicken gravy and reduced quantities. If you dine in, note that a review reported AC water leaking onto food and a slippery floor.
For a first visit, eating in or collecting a simple order may be easier to manage than relying on delivery, but allow extra time and confirm the order before leaving. Parking can be difficult; one review points to public parking on Rolla Street or in front of Choithrams supermarket. If you only want milk tea, ask first: one customer said seating required a food order.