Strong tea
Tea is the clearest draw, with several reviewers calling it excellent, including one who visits specifically for a cup.
NT CAFE - Al Khail
Al Quoz
NT CAFE - Al Khail is a tea-focused cafeteria in Al Quoz, with reviews especially pointing to karak and milky tea. It also serves quick bites such as veggie samosas and falafel sandwiches, making it a practical stop when you want a casual snack alongside your drink.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
133 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Karak favourite
Karak tea is a standout order, with one regular describing it as their favourite alongside chicken poratha.
Veggie samosas
The veggie samosas received a notably specific recommendation from a customer looking for Desi-style samosas.
Fast delivery
One customer reported very fast delivery and said staff responded immediately and handled the order courteously.
Late hours
A review describes it as a 24-hour spot, useful for snacks and quick bites beyond normal daytime hours.
What to Eat at NT CAFE - Al Khail 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 NT CAFE - Al Khail, 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 NT CAFE - Al Khail got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“Chicken Shawarma is very good only if they put less salad.”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken Shawarma is very good only if they put less salad.”January 2023
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Flafel sandwich Net +1
“The best flafel sandwich in alqouz”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best flafel sandwich in alqouz”April 2023
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Veggie samosas Net +1
“Best veggie samosas I ever had if you miss Desi samosas you should visit here and try their samosas.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best veggie samosas I ever had if you miss Desi samosas you should visit here and try their samosas.”August 2024
Drinks 2
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Karak tea Net +2
“Best karak tea in dubai ☕️”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best karak tea in dubai ☕️”November 2022
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Milky tea Net +1
“milky tea is a good option”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“milky tea is a good option”November 2023
What to Avoid (3)
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Chicken leg Net −1
“A dish with no flavor at all, no spices mixed in the chicken, it looks like it was fried in old oil.👎This chicken leg wasn't cooked properly. I will send messages but not respond They haven't answered me yet.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“A dish with no flavor at all, no spices mixed in the chicken, it looks like it was fried in old oil.👎This chicken leg wasn't cooked properly. I will send messages but not respond They haven't answered me yet.”December 2024
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Falooda Net −1
“Tea Day Cafeteria is a great 24 hour spot with a wide variety of snacks, burgers, sandwiches, shakes, and more. Most of the items are tasty and freshly made, and it’s a convenient place any time of the day. The only thing that didn’t impress me much was the falooda it could be improved. Overall, a solid place for quick bites and late-night cravings.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Tea Day Cafeteria is a great 24 hour spot with a wide variety of snacks, burgers, sandwiches, shakes, and more. Most of the items are tasty and freshly made, and it’s a convenient place any time of the day. The only thing that didn’t impress me much was the falooda it could be improved. Overall, a solid place for quick bites and late-night cravings.”December 2025
Drinks 1
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Strawberry shake Net −1
“Tihs one is last order very bad taste strawberry shake every time last time sahke like that lassi and now taste is very bad like that put in shake red colour very bad Managment and poor service”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Tihs one is last order very bad taste strawberry shake every time last time sahke like that lassi and now taste is very bad like that put in shake red colour very bad Managment and poor service”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Order tea. Tea is the safest starting point, especially karak or milky tea, rather than treating the food menu as the main draw.
Try samosas. If you want a Desi snack, try the veggie samosas; one reviewer singled them out as the best they had tried.
Check shawarma. Consider asking about shawarma freshness before ordering, since reviews mention smelling or poor-quality chicken shawarma.
Avoid falooda. Falooda may be worth skipping if you are undecided; one review said it was the only item that did not impress.
Expect crowds. Allow for a busier visit at peak times, as one customer described the place as too crowded.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ind 2
Al Qouz Ind.second - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Several reviews report rude or poorly mannered staff interactions, including complaints that the cashier did not listen.
Shawarma concerns
Shawarma feedback is inconsistent, with complaints about smell, freshness and one report describing raw chicken pieces.
Food quality
A chicken leg was described as undercooked, flavourless and seemingly fried in old oil.
Weak shakes
One customer said a strawberry shake tasted like lassi and appeared to contain red colouring.
Crowding
The cafeteria can get crowded, which may make a quick visit less comfortable at busy times.
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The Bottom Line
NT CAFE - Al Khail is mainly worth considering for tea and a quick cafeteria-style bite in Al Quoz. Karak tea and milky tea receive repeated praise, while one regular says the tea is better than what other tea sellers offer. The menu also gets specific approval for veggie samosas and, in one review, the falafel sandwich.
There is useful convenience here. One customer describes it as a 24-hour spot for late-night cravings, and another reports very fast delivery with staff responding immediately. That makes it handy for an off-hours tea or a delivered snack rather than a long, planned meal.
The food quality is less dependable than the tea. Shawarma reviews range from good, with a request for less salad, to complaints about smell, poor quality and even raw chicken pieces. A chicken leg was described as undercooked and flavourless, while the falooda and strawberry shake also drew criticism.
Service is similarly uneven: some customers report courteous, cooperative staff, but several recent reviews describe rude behaviour and a cashier who would not listen. For a first visit, start with karak or milky tea and consider the veggie samosas. Check shawarma freshness before ordering, and expect the cafeteria to be crowded at some times.