Pulao flavour
Mutton and beef pulao are repeatedly praised for tender meat, aromatic rice and traditional flavour.
NOOR AL SHANDAGHA TRADITIONAL KITCHEN
Al Quoz
NOOR AL SHANDAGHA TRADITIONAL KITCHEN is a low-cost restaurant in Al Quoz known in reviews for mutton pulao, biryani and harees. Portions can be generous enough for several people, though food quality and service appear inconsistent, so expectations should match the budget.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,581 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Low prices
Reviews describe substantial meals at around AED 10–15, making the kitchen attractive for budget diners.
Biryani
Chicken and mutton biryani receive strong praise, including a meal shared by eight people from three portions.
Large portions
One review says an AED 10 pulao portion can feed four people, while another says two people ate fully for AED 12.
Harees
Harees is a memorable add-on for some customers, especially during Ramadan, and is often paired with pulao.
What to Eat at NOOR AL SHANDAGHA TRADITIONAL KITCHEN 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 NOOR AL SHANDAGHA TRADITIONAL KITCHEN, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 NOOR AL SHANDAGHA TRADITIONAL KITCHEN got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Mutton pulao Net +5
“My Favourite kitchen delicious Taste in less price .Mutton pulao And Biryani Very Amazing.👍💯”
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Review excerpts
“My Favourite kitchen delicious Taste in less price .Mutton pulao And Biryani Very Amazing.👍💯”January 2021
“Best of best, mutton plao Best service Lowest price Amazing delicious 😋 I would love to again visit there”April 2026
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Harees Net +2
“My favourite kitchen in Dubai they have very delicious mutton palao they give huge quantity with very tasty harees. 😋 Also very good customer service.”
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“My favourite kitchen in Dubai they have very delicious mutton palao they give huge quantity with very tasty harees. 😋 Also very good customer service.”September 2021
“They also have amazing Hareesa which i buy with the Pulao so we can have an amazing mix!!”August 2021
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Beef pulao Net +1
“During a visit to Noor Al Shandagha Traditional Kitchen in Dubai, I had the chance to try their Beef Pulao — and it was an impressive experience. The dish was served on a large traditional tray, featuring fragrant basmati rice generously mixed with tender beef pieces. Alongside, there were three small bowls: one with yellow ghee rice, another with a white yogurt-based sauce, and the third likely a type of harissa or savory porridge. In terms of taste, the beef was soft, flavorful, and well-marinated. The rice was fluffy and not overly oily, which made it light and enjoyable. The side condiments added depth and variety to the meal, making each bite slightly different and enjoyable.”
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Review excerpts
“During a visit to Noor Al Shandagha Traditional Kitchen in Dubai, I had the chance to try their Beef Pulao — and it was an impressive experience. The dish was served on a large traditional tray, featuring fragrant basmati rice generously mixed with tender beef pieces. Alongside, there were three small bowls: one with yellow ghee rice, another with a white yogurt-based sauce, and the third likely a type of harissa or savory porridge. In terms of taste, the beef was soft, flavorful, and well-marinated. The rice was fluffy and not overly oily, which made it light and enjoyable. The side condiments added depth and variety to the meal, making each bite slightly different and enjoyable.”May 2025
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“Super Tasty 🤤 chicken biryani, cooked well and all part was so tasty, chicken into deep and each rice , we order 3 plastic and we are 8 ladies eat this food, 👍🏻 thumbs up to the chef who give good preparation for the masala … we super enjoy”
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“Super Tasty 🤤 chicken biryani, cooked well and all part was so tasty, chicken into deep and each rice , we order 3 plastic and we are 8 ladies eat this food, 👍🏻 thumbs up to the chef who give good preparation for the masala … we super enjoy”November 2024
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Palou Net +1
“Food taste is good specially palou & biryani is good,”
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“Food taste is good specially palou & biryani is good,”May 2025
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Sweet rice Net +1
“Sweet rice was incredibly delightful, with its rich flavors and perfect balance of sweetness, making each bite a delightful treat that lingered on the taste buds.”
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“Sweet rice was incredibly delightful, with its rich flavors and perfect balance of sweetness, making each bite a delightful treat that lingered on the taste buds.”May 2026
What to Avoid (6)
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Chapati Net −1
“But other things like chapati and chicken curry, any daal or curry quantity is very low and they are not giving gravie.”
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Critical review excerpts
“But other things like chapati and chicken curry, any daal or curry quantity is very low and they are not giving gravie.”May 2025
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Chicken curry Net −1
“But other things like chapati and chicken curry, any daal or curry quantity is very low and they are not giving gravie.”
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Critical review excerpts
“But other things like chapati and chicken curry, any daal or curry quantity is very low and they are not giving gravie.”May 2025
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Chicken polow Net −1
“Yesterday I went with 4 of my friends and we ordered chicken and motton polow which cold and they give us harees with it and I found a piece of intestine in it and I ask the guys on cashier desk instead of saying sorry they started to argue so ridiculous Highly not recommended to go there”
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Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday I went with 4 of my friends and we ordered chicken and motton polow which cold and they give us harees with it and I found a piece of intestine in it and I ask the guys on cashier desk instead of saying sorry they started to argue so ridiculous Highly not recommended to go there”July 2025
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Motton polow Net −1
“Yesterday I went with 4 of my friends and we ordered chicken and motton polow which cold and they give us harees with it and I found a piece of intestine in it and I ask the guys on cashier desk instead of saying sorry they started to argue so ridiculous Highly not recommended to go there”
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Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday I went with 4 of my friends and we ordered chicken and motton polow which cold and they give us harees with it and I found a piece of intestine in it and I ask the guys on cashier desk instead of saying sorry they started to argue so ridiculous Highly not recommended to go there”July 2025
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Mutton biriyani Net −1
“Good traditional kitchen setup with average food. Had mutton biriyani and was not impressed but for the price its good enough. Try it out once and see if you love this kinda flavor. **Not a family friendly place.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Good traditional kitchen setup with average food. Had mutton biriyani and was not impressed but for the price its good enough. Try it out once and see if you love this kinda flavor. **Not a family friendly place.”January 2023
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Polawo Net −1
“Today night I buy some polawo in dine but unfortunately I see food quality service not good, before was a good but now it's going to down.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today night I buy some polawo in dine but unfortunately I see food quality service not good, before was a good but now it's going to down.”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm orders. If ordering delivery, repeat whether you want biryani or pulao and check the order on arrival; customers report receiving the wrong rice dish.
Expect delays. Allow extra time for delivery or busy service; one order placed at 11:00am reportedly had not arrived by 2:30pm.
Check portions. Ask about the current portion size before ordering: reviews range from two people sharing AED 12 to a complaint about a small AED 20 portion.
Consider takeaway. For a family meal, takeaway may be more comfortable because several reviewers say the setting is not suitable for families.
Choose carefully. Mutton or beef pulao and biryani have stronger support than some chicken, curry and dal dishes, which receive more mixed feedback.
Check comfort. If you are sensitive to heat, consider takeaway or ask about the dining area first, as one visitor found the restaurant extremely hot.
Plan the visit
Practical details
4 16A St
Al Qouz Ind.fourth - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene concerns
Multiple reviews report hair in rice or meat, while another describes finding a piece of intestine in harees.
Service lapses
Customers describe unanswered calls, delayed deliveries, wrong dishes and inattentive or rude service.
Inconsistent food
Food quality varies sharply: some praise the rice, while others report bad rice, bland dishes or undercooked chicken.
Uncomfortable heat
One diner found the interior so hot that eating became uncomfortable.
Cleanliness issues
A review mentions a smell between the dining area and washroom, along with a floor that is often dirty.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 Dhs
big meal beat or chicken
“With 10 Dhs you get big meal beat or chicken”Google review · January 2026
AED 10
Pulao
“the best pulao in dubai for AED 10”Google review · August 2021
AED 5
extra meat
“For AED 10 you get Pulao for 4 people and if you want can add extra meat for AED 5!!”Google review · August 2021
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The Bottom Line
NOOR AL SHANDAGHA TRADITIONAL KITCHEN is a budget restaurant in Al Quoz where the main draw is filling rice-based food. Customers commonly order mutton pulao, beef pulao, chicken biryani and harees, with several reviews describing generous portions at roughly AED 10–15. One reviewer said an AED 10 pulao fed four people, while another said three chicken biryani portions fed eight women.
The strongest feedback centres on the rice dishes. Mutton pulao is repeatedly called tasty, and chicken biryani is praised for being well cooked and richly seasoned. Harees is another notable side, especially in Ramadan.
That said, quality is not reliably consistent: recent reviews mention bad rice, undercooked chicken, hair in pulao and meat, and even a piece of intestine in harees. Service deserves caution. Customers report unanswered calls, long delivery delays, wrong orders where biryani arrived as pulao, and occasional rude behaviour.
The dining environment also draws criticism for heat, smell and dirty floors, while some reviewers say it is not suitable for family seating. For a first visit, confirm the dish and portion before paying, and consider takeaway if comfort, cleanliness or timing matters more than the very low price.