Karak tea
Karak tea is the clearest reason many customers stop by, with one reviewer calling it the best in town.
NT CAFE - Al Quoz Ind 2
Al Quoz
NT Cafe is a casual cafeteria in Al Quoz where tea breaks, shawarma and quick meals are the main draw. Reviews particularly highlight the Karak tea and Hyderabadi-style dum biryani, though food quality and service can vary noticeably.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
217 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dum biryani
The Hyderabadi-style dum biryani receives a specific positive mention from a customer.
Tea variety
Special tea, coffee, sulemani and green tea are mentioned as affordable options.
Quick delivery
Some delivery orders have been impressively fast, including a WhatsApp order reported as quick with excellent food.
Casual seating
One customer describes it as a nice place to sit with friends while having tea.
What to Eat at NT CAFE - Al Quoz Ind 2 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 Quoz Ind 2, 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 Quoz Ind 2 got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 2
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Shwarama Net +2
“Must try shwarama once visit here”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Must try shwarama once visit here”March 2023
“This cafe is good tea 🍵 and very very tasty shawarma”March 2023
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Hyderabadi style dum biryani Net +1
“Hyderabadi style dum biryani is yummy 😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hyderabadi style dum biryani is yummy 😋”February 2024
Drinks 3
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Chai Net +1
“Decent chai worth for the price . Just took a take with a friends recommendation.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Decent chai worth for the price . Just took a take with a friends recommendation.”May 2026
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Karak Net +1
“Decent …. For Karak Lovers”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Decent …. For Karak Lovers”May 2026
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Karak tea Net +1
“Love their Karak Tea, best in the town.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Love their Karak Tea, best in the town.”January 2024
What to Avoid (9)
Food 8
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Burger Net −1
“I ordered a burger, but it took almost 2 hours to be delivered. When it finally arrived, the burger was cold and did not taste fresh. Such a long delay and poor food quality are unacceptable.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a burger, but it took almost 2 hours to be delivered. When it finally arrived, the burger was cold and did not taste fresh. Such a long delay and poor food quality are unacceptable.”June 2026
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Maggi Net −1
“Worst food ! I ordered veg noodles and they delivered maggi full of vegetables without any flavour . Later they not respond when i contacted them about the order”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst food ! I ordered veg noodles and they delivered maggi full of vegetables without any flavour . Later they not respond when i contacted them about the order”July 2025
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Milk with lipton bag Net −1
“I asked them for fresh milk tea and he is giving milk with Lipton bag .Staff was very rude waste of money and he is saying if you want you can drink or you can go”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I asked them for fresh milk tea and he is giving milk with Lipton bag .Staff was very rude waste of money and he is saying if you want you can drink or you can go”October 2025
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Normal swarma Net −1
“Iam very disappointed 13:11:2024 11:30pm i order two spicy swarma but they give normal swarma I ask this servant and cashier also they not give proper response and behaviour very bad Iam a regular customer for this shop but few months before give proper response and proper taste but now very worst behaviour worst customer service and very worst food”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Iam very disappointed 13:11:2024 11:30pm i order two spicy swarma but they give normal swarma I ask this servant and cashier also they not give proper response and behaviour very bad Iam a regular customer for this shop but few months before give proper response and proper taste but now very worst behaviour worst customer service and very worst food”November 2024
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Soup Net −1
“I ordered soup and shawarma, it was so spicy, shawarma was dry.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered soup and shawarma, it was so spicy, shawarma was dry.”December 2024
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Spicy swarma Net −1
“Iam very disappointed 13:11:2024 11:30pm i order two spicy swarma but they give normal swarma I ask this servant and cashier also they not give proper response and behaviour very bad Iam a regular customer for this shop but few months before give proper response and proper taste but now very worst behaviour worst customer service and very worst food”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Iam very disappointed 13:11:2024 11:30pm i order two spicy swarma but they give normal swarma I ask this servant and cashier also they not give proper response and behaviour very bad Iam a regular customer for this shop but few months before give proper response and proper taste but now very worst behaviour worst customer service and very worst food”November 2024
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Veg noodles Net −1
“Worst food ! I ordered veg noodles and they delivered maggi full of vegetables without any flavour . Later they not respond when i contacted them about the order”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst food ! I ordered veg noodles and they delivered maggi full of vegetables without any flavour . Later they not respond when i contacted them about the order”July 2025
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Zinger burgers Net −1
“Musilims brothers be careful they are selling all Haram I’m sure as I ordered 2 zinger burgers nd the smell ouch like they used haram chicken nd it smells tooooooooo bed I returned nd they are behaving like it’s NT frm them”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Musilims brothers be careful they are selling all Haram I’m sure as I ordered 2 zinger burgers nd the smell ouch like they used haram chicken nd it smells tooooooooo bed I returned nd they are behaving like it’s NT frm them”August 2023
Drinks 1
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Fresh milk tea Net −1
“I asked them for fresh milk tea and he is giving milk with Lipton bag .Staff was very rude waste of money and he is saying if you want you can drink or you can go”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I asked them for fresh milk tea and he is giving milk with Lipton bag .Staff was very rude waste of money and he is saying if you want you can drink or you can go”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm timing. If ordering delivery, confirm the expected time before paying; reported waits range from 40 minutes to almost two hours.
Check tea type. If you want fresh milk tea, confirm how it is prepared first; one customer received tea made with a Lipton bag instead.
Check spice. Clarify the spice level and repeat the order at handover, since a customer received normal shawarma instead of spicy shawarma.
Bring water. Ask about water when you arrive or be prepared to buy a bottle, as a review says it is not provided to customers.
Avoid peak waits. For delivery, WhatsApp has received a strong quick-service report, but the wider feedback suggests avoiding busy periods when possible.
Plan the visit
Practical details
46JQ+F38 - 16 33a St
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
Delivery delays
Delivery times are inconsistent; reviews describe waits of 40 minutes, 90 minutes and nearly two hours.
Staff behaviour
Repeated reviews complain about rude or argumentative staff, including poor responses during order problems.
Food inconsistency
Food quality varies: examples include a cold burger, dry shawarma and noodles described as flavourless Maggi.
Hygiene concern
One customer says staff served food with the same hands used to clean tables and without gloves.
Water policy
A review says the cafeteria does not provide water and customers must buy it if needed.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
2 dirhams
a cup of tea
“In the past, a cup of tea cost 2 dirhams, like it was made with almond milk”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
NT Cafe is a casual cafeteria in Al Quoz built around tea breaks, shawarma and straightforward meals. Karak tea is the strongest recurring recommendation, while the Hyderabadi-style dum biryani also gets a specific thumbs-up. Special tea, coffee, sulemani and green tea are mentioned as lower-priced choices, and the café has some seating for a relaxed tea with friends.
The experience is uneven. A WhatsApp delivery order was reported as super quick with excellent food, but other customers waited 40 minutes, 90 minutes or almost two hours; one burger arrived cold, and another delivery of vegetable noodles was described as Maggi without flavour. Shawarma feedback swings from “very tasty” to dry, overly spicy or incorrectly prepared, so checking the order matters.
Service is the main caution. Several reviews describe rude staff, poor responses and disappointing night-shift service. There is also a hygiene complaint about handling food after cleaning tables, plus a report that water is not provided unless purchased.
If you visit, confirm tea preparation, spice level, delivery timing and the card total before completing the order. NT Cafe can work well for a quick tea or selected dish, but it is worth keeping expectations measured.