Kadak tea
Kadak tea is the standout draw, with one customer saying friends travel across Dubai for its taste.
NT CAFE - Bu Hail
Abu Hail
NT CAFE - Bu Hail is a cafeteria in Abu Hail where tea—especially kadak tea—is the clearest reason to stop. Reviews also mention shawarma, fresh juice and quick snacks, though service speed, order accuracy and consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
203 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tea pairing
A customer particularly enjoyed combining the tea with a non-spicy shawarma.
Fresh juice
Fresh juice is specifically praised as a pleasant option alongside the cafeteria food.
Low-cost tea
One review reports AED1 tea, making it a notably budget-friendly quick stop.
What to Eat at NT CAFE - Bu Hail 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 - Bu Hail, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of NT CAFE - Bu Hail, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Boasted chicken Net +1
“Grilled chicken, fresh juice , their boasted chicken is also a must try get it hot”
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Review excerpts
“Grilled chicken, fresh juice , their boasted chicken is also a must try get it hot”January 2022
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Fried rice Net +1
“And let's not forget about their delicious fried rice and with sliced pieaced chicken that gladens your mouth and exists 😋 your tommy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And let's not forget about their delicious fried rice and with sliced pieaced chicken that gladens your mouth and exists 😋 your tommy.”October 2021
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Non spicy shawarma Net +1
“Tea with non spicy shawarma is best combination in this shop.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tea with non spicy shawarma is best combination in this shop.”September 2024
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Shawarma Net 0
Mixed feedback
“This cafeteria is good, but the shawarma quantity is less than in other cafeterias, such as Day and Night cafeteria. I eat there; it's very good. However, here the portions are comparatively small, but the taste is good.”
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Review excerpts
“This cafeteria is good, but the shawarma quantity is less than in other cafeterias, such as Day and Night cafeteria. I eat there; it's very good. However, here the portions are comparatively small, but the taste is good.”April 2025
“The best shawarma you can take it from this shop.”September 2024
Drinks 2
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Fresh juice Net +1
“Their fresh juice is so nice”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their fresh juice is so nice”November 2021
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Kadak tea Net +1
“keep the best Kadak Tea for us.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“keep the best Kadak Tea for us.”May 2026
What to Avoid (3)
Food 2
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Burger Net −1
“They charge me 20 dhiram for that burger which have no taste who will put onion and tomato in burger that's crazy very bad taste”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“They charge me 20 dhiram for that burger which have no taste who will put onion and tomato in burger that's crazy very bad taste”January 2026
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Chilly chicken Net −1
“I had order chilly chicken at price of 15 aed but I got less chicken than one shawarma which price is 6 aed”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I had order chilly chicken at price of 15 aed but I got less chicken than one shawarma which price is 6 aed”November 2024
Drinks 1
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Special tea frish Net −1
“Plz don't go this restaurant because this restaurant food and special tea frish is not good .and staff behaviour is very very bad .my first experience is very bad”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Plz don't go this restaurant because this restaurant food and special tea frish is not good .and staff behaviour is very very bad .my first experience is very bad”October 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rush. Allow at least 30 minutes for food, and avoid visiting when you are in a hurry.
Skip phone orders. If timing matters, avoid phone orders: one customer said staff forgot them and required repeated reminders.
Check parking. Parking is limited, so factor in extra time before arriving.
Check takeaway. Confirm the item before leaving, since reviews mention a veg burger being replaced with beef and other incorrect orders.
Check Ramadan hours. Check opening arrangements during Ramadan, as one customer found the cafeteria closed and needed a snack.
Plan the visit
Practical details
24a street - Hor Al Anz St
Abu Hail - Deira, 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
Slow service
Food can take at least 30 minutes, while another customer reported waiting 59 minutes for an incorrect order.
Order mistakes
Reviews describe wrong items and pickup-order problems, including a veg burger replaced with a beef burger.
Inconsistent food
Shawarma is described by some customers as dry, while one burger review called its taste poor.
Small portions
A customer found the shawarma portions comparatively smaller than at other cafeterias.
Dining cleanliness
One review reports too many mosquitoes and poor cleanliness around the dining side.
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The Bottom Line
NT CAFE - Bu Hail is a casual cafeteria in Abu Hail, and tea is the main reason it appears on local radars. Customers mention kadak tea repeatedly, with one reviewer saying friends come across Dubai to drink it. For a quick stop, you can also order shawarma, fresh juice, grilled chicken or snacks.
The food picture is less settled than the tea. One customer called the shawarma the best they had taken from the shop, while others found it dry or smaller than portions at competing cafeterias. Fresh juice and some older reviews of the food are positive, but a customer also reported a frozen samosa and complained about an expensive, sauce-free shawarma.
Prices mentioned include AED1 tea, a 15 aed chilly chicken order and a 20 dhiram burger, though these are customer-reported examples rather than a current menu. Service is the main practical caution. Reviews describe waits of 30 to 59 minutes, incorrect orders and poor phone-order follow-up.
Parking is limited, and one review raises concerns about mosquitoes and dining-area cleanliness. Visit when you have time, confirm takeaway orders, and check Ramadan opening arrangements before setting out.