Fresh Baking
Manakeesh and bread are made fresh in front of customers, with the oven-baked bread a recurring highlight.
On The Wood - DSO
Dubai Silicon Oasis
On The Wood is a Mediterranean restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis known for freshly baked manakeesh, Lebanese favourites and a broad Arabic-Italian menu. It suits casual breakfasts, family meals and relaxed dine-in visits, with both indoor and outdoor seating mentioned by customers.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
819 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth Hummus
Customers specifically praise the hummus for its smooth, creamy texture and flavour, often served with fresh bread.
Menu Variety
The Arabic-Italian menu lets families mix choices such as pasta or pizza with manakeesh and hummus.
Relaxed Setting
Reviews describe a clean, cozy and calm setting, with indoor and outdoor seating and parking nearby.
Breakfast Stop
The fresh bakery selection and Levantine manaeesh make it a practical choice for a morning family breakfast.
Friendly Service
Several dine-in reviews describe staff as warm, attentive and welcoming, including service that made diners feel at home.
What to Eat at On The Wood - DSO 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 On The Wood - DSO, 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 On The Wood - DSO, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Quinoa salad Net +2
“Quinoa Salad:- A Nutritious and Flavorful Delight. I recently had the pleasure of trying a quinoa salad, and I must say it was a delightful culinary experience. Upon first glance, the salad was a vibrant and colorful masterpiece. The quinoa formed the foundation, presenting a fluffy and slightly nutty base. The addition of various fresh vegetables, such as diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers, added a burst of freshness and a delightful crunch. These ingredients not only enhanced the visual appeal but also contributed to the overall taste and texture of the salad.Whether you're a health-conscious individual or simply appreciate a well-crafted salad, this quinoa salad is sure to satisfy both your taste buds and your desire for a wholesome meal.”
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“Quinoa Salad:- A Nutritious and Flavorful Delight. I recently had the pleasure of trying a quinoa salad, and I must say it was a delightful culinary experience. Upon first glance, the salad was a vibrant and colorful masterpiece. The quinoa formed the foundation, presenting a fluffy and slightly nutty base. The addition of various fresh vegetables, such as diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers, added a burst of freshness and a delightful crunch. These ingredients not only enhanced the visual appeal but also contributed to the overall taste and texture of the salad.Whether you're a health-conscious individual or simply appreciate a well-crafted salad, this quinoa salad is sure to satisfy both your taste buds and your desire for a wholesome meal.”May 2023
“Specially the chicken grilled very tasty, the quinoa salad is perfect, and even the Grilled Meat is super yummy!!”March 2022
Honorable mentions (25)
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Manekeesh Net +1
“We pass by at On the wood restaurant and ordered a manekeesh , the cheese on the bread was freshly prepared and we enjoyed it a lot , just want to mention also our server Nishan gives greeted us with his smile while entering the place, and I would say he gave us amazing service, thank you Nishan 🙏”
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“We pass by at On the wood restaurant and ordered a manekeesh , the cheese on the bread was freshly prepared and we enjoyed it a lot , just want to mention also our server Nishan gives greeted us with his smile while entering the place, and I would say he gave us amazing service, thank you Nishan 🙏”May 2026
“I tried many Lebanese and Italian cuisine but non were compared to "On The Wood" resturanr quality. The restaurant has a variety of food and all are delicious with super affordable price. The place is cozy and stuff are friendly. Highly recomed to try Bakers Biryani there, bites, manakesh, humus with meat, and kunfa! Difently a place which I wanna go or order food delivery over and over again!”May 2021
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Baguette fajita Net +1
“Ordered baguette fajita and lamb Tikka. Fajita was good, lamb Tikka no taste at all. Like you are chewing rubber.”
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“Ordered baguette fajita and lamb Tikka. Fajita was good, lamb Tikka no taste at all. Like you are chewing rubber.”July 2024
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Baker pie Net +1
“Try the hummus green, the halloumi bites, the baker pie, the grilled halloumi salad and literally all they have is just delicious.”
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“Try the hummus green, the halloumi bites, the baker pie, the grilled halloumi salad and literally all they have is just delicious.”January 2021
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Baker's lamb rice Net +1
“Baker's Lamb rice is good 1.”
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“Baker's Lamb rice is good 1.”December 2024
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Bakers biryani Net +1
“I tried many Lebanese and Italian cuisine but non were compared to "On The Wood" resturanr quality. The restaurant has a variety of food and all are delicious with super affordable price. The place is cozy and stuff are friendly. Highly recomed to try Bakers Biryani there, bites, manakesh, humus with meat, and kunfa! Difently a place which I wanna go or order food delivery over and over again!”
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“I tried many Lebanese and Italian cuisine but non were compared to "On The Wood" resturanr quality. The restaurant has a variety of food and all are delicious with super affordable price. The place is cozy and stuff are friendly. Highly recomed to try Bakers Biryani there, bites, manakesh, humus with meat, and kunfa! Difently a place which I wanna go or order food delivery over and over again!”May 2021
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Biriyani pasta Net +1
“Really amazing food. Love their manakeesh and order them on a regular basis. New item Biriyani pasta was kickass fantastic!”
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“Really amazing food. Love their manakeesh and order them on a regular basis. New item Biriyani pasta was kickass fantastic!”September 2020
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Cheese manaoushe Net +1
“The cheese and the meat manaoushe were very good.”
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“The cheese and the meat manaoushe were very good.”November 2020
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“Lastly, the chicken biryani was delicious, though it lacked the traditional biryani flavor profile. That said, it was still packed with flavor and very enjoyable.”
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“Lastly, the chicken biryani was delicious, though it lacked the traditional biryani flavor profile. That said, it was still packed with flavor and very enjoyable.”February 2025
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Chicken grilled Net +1
“Specially the chicken grilled very tasty, the quinoa salad is perfect, and even the Grilled Meat is super yummy!!”
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“Specially the chicken grilled very tasty, the quinoa salad is perfect, and even the Grilled Meat is super yummy!!”March 2022
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Grilled chicken was tender and juicy!”
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“Grilled chicken was tender and juicy!”August 2022
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Grilled halloumi salad Net +1
“Try the hummus green, the halloumi bites, the baker pie, the grilled halloumi salad and literally all they have is just delicious.”
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“Try the hummus green, the halloumi bites, the baker pie, the grilled halloumi salad and literally all they have is just delicious.”January 2021
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Halloumi Net +1
“The halloumi was tasty as well.”
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“The halloumi was tasty as well.”November 2020
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Halloumi bites Net +1
“Try the hummus green, the halloumi bites, the baker pie, the grilled halloumi salad and literally all they have is just delicious.”
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“Try the hummus green, the halloumi bites, the baker pie, the grilled halloumi salad and literally all they have is just delicious.”January 2021
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Hummus green Net +1
“Try the hummus green, the halloumi bites, the baker pie, the grilled halloumi salad and literally all they have is just delicious.”
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“Try the hummus green, the halloumi bites, the baker pie, the grilled halloumi salad and literally all they have is just delicious.”January 2021
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Humus with meat Net +1
“I tried many Lebanese and Italian cuisine but non were compared to "On The Wood" resturanr quality. The restaurant has a variety of food and all are delicious with super affordable price. The place is cozy and stuff are friendly. Highly recomed to try Bakers Biryani there, bites, manakesh, humus with meat, and kunfa! Difently a place which I wanna go or order food delivery over and over again!”
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Review excerpts
“I tried many Lebanese and Italian cuisine but non were compared to "On The Wood" resturanr quality. The restaurant has a variety of food and all are delicious with super affordable price. The place is cozy and stuff are friendly. Highly recomed to try Bakers Biryani there, bites, manakesh, humus with meat, and kunfa! Difently a place which I wanna go or order food delivery over and over again!”May 2021
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Maharaja hummus with chicken Net +1
“3. Maharaja Hummus with Chicken - hummus topped with chicken, joy sauce, muhamara sauce, served with 6 pcs of bread ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (We didn't like the sauce in the middle much but hummus was great. Smooth, creamy and flavorful. Bread served with it was also very tasty. Freshly out of the oven)”
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“3. Maharaja Hummus with Chicken - hummus topped with chicken, joy sauce, muhamara sauce, served with 6 pcs of bread ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (We didn't like the sauce in the middle much but hummus was great. Smooth, creamy and flavorful. Bread served with it was also very tasty. Freshly out of the oven)”March 2022
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Margherita pizza Net +1
“4. Margherita pizza - Pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨”
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“4. Margherita pizza - Pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨”March 2022
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Meat and cheese bie Net +1
“Their meat and cheese bie is soft and juicy. More expensive than similar restaurants. Service is fast”
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“Their meat and cheese bie is soft and juicy. More expensive than similar restaurants. Service is fast”February 2023
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Pollo alfredo penne Net +1
“1. Pollo Alfredo Penne - Penne Pasta, merinated chicken breast, fresh mushroom & brocolli, cream sauce and 4 cheese. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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“1. Pollo Alfredo Penne - Penne Pasta, merinated chicken breast, fresh mushroom & brocolli, cream sauce and 4 cheese. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”March 2022
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Ranchero chicken manakish Net +1
“2. Ranchero Chicken Manakish - manakish dough, marinated chicken breast, black olives, fajita pepper, garlic oil, jalapeno, mix cheese, spring onion, fresh parsley, sauted mushroom, arrabiata sauce avocado sauce. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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“2. Ranchero Chicken Manakish - manakish dough, marinated chicken breast, black olives, fajita pepper, garlic oil, jalapeno, mix cheese, spring onion, fresh parsley, sauted mushroom, arrabiata sauce avocado sauce. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”March 2022
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Spicy sausage hummus Net +1
“The Spicy Sausage Hummus was absolutely phenomenal, a must-try!”
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“The Spicy Sausage Hummus was absolutely phenomenal, a must-try!”February 2025
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Thin crust pizza Net +1
“Food - absolutely great taste; the quality of all the ingredients is very good, fresh and your taste buds will feel it. My fav is the thin crust Pizza and the smell of the wood - mmmm :)”
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“Food - absolutely great taste; the quality of all the ingredients is very good, fresh and your taste buds will feel it. My fav is the thin crust Pizza and the smell of the wood - mmmm :)”January 2019
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Kunfa Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I tried many Lebanese and Italian cuisine but non were compared to "On The Wood" resturanr quality. The restaurant has a variety of food and all are delicious with super affordable price. The place is cozy and stuff are friendly. Highly recomed to try Bakers Biryani there, bites, manakesh, humus with meat, and kunfa! Difently a place which I wanna go or order food delivery over and over again!”
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Review excerpts
“I tried many Lebanese and Italian cuisine but non were compared to "On The Wood" resturanr quality. The restaurant has a variety of food and all are delicious with super affordable price. The place is cozy and stuff are friendly. Highly recomed to try Bakers Biryani there, bites, manakesh, humus with meat, and kunfa! Difently a place which I wanna go or order food delivery over and over again!”May 2021
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Meat manaoushe Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The cheese and the meat manaoushe were very good.”
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“The cheese and the meat manaoushe were very good.”November 2020
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Shish tawook sandwich Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The Shish Tawook sandwich was good, though I personally prefer cubes over minced tawook.”
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“The Shish Tawook sandwich was good, though I personally prefer cubes over minced tawook.”February 2025
Drinks 3
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Fresh mint lemonade Net +1
“5. Fresh Orange Juice / Fresh Mint Lemonade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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“5. Fresh Orange Juice / Fresh Mint Lemonade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”March 2022
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Fresh orange juice Net +1
“5. Fresh Orange Juice / Fresh Mint Lemonade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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“5. Fresh Orange Juice / Fresh Mint Lemonade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”March 2022
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Carrot ginger juice Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The coffee was alright and same for their carrot ginger juice.”
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What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Halloumi pan Net −1
“2022: it’s sad when you see a great place compromise on quality and provide mediocre food, the omelets pan was sticky, and the halloumi pan was extra sticky that half of the piece is glued to the pan! plus the taste was not right.. Manakeesh arrived literally cold, which contradict the concept that it’s out of the oven! overall, it was a disappoint..”
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Critical review excerpts
“2022: it’s sad when you see a great place compromise on quality and provide mediocre food, the omelets pan was sticky, and the halloumi pan was extra sticky that half of the piece is glued to the pan! plus the taste was not right.. Manakeesh arrived literally cold, which contradict the concept that it’s out of the oven! overall, it was a disappoint..”December 2022
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Kibbeh Net −1
“We regularly enjoy visiting & also order out for Manakish or Sandwiches for years now! We disagree with their version of Kibbeh & Kunafa tough.”
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“We regularly enjoy visiting & also order out for Manakish or Sandwiches for years now! We disagree with their version of Kibbeh & Kunafa tough.”February 2024
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Lamb tikka Net −1
“Ordered baguette fajita and lamb Tikka. Fajita was good, lamb Tikka no taste at all. Like you are chewing rubber.”
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“Ordered baguette fajita and lamb Tikka. Fajita was good, lamb Tikka no taste at all. Like you are chewing rubber.”July 2024
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Mix grill plate Net −1
“I ordered a mix grill plate (65 aed) which was far far under expectations. It felt like eating left overs. Presentation of the plate was equally terrible, like food thrown inside of an aluminum plate in a rush. I had much better experience for much less price.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a mix grill plate (65 aed) which was far far under expectations. It felt like eating left overs. Presentation of the plate was equally terrible, like food thrown inside of an aluminum plate in a rush. I had much better experience for much less price.”May 2025
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Omelets pan Net −1
“2022: it’s sad when you see a great place compromise on quality and provide mediocre food, the omelets pan was sticky, and the halloumi pan was extra sticky that half of the piece is glued to the pan! plus the taste was not right.. Manakeesh arrived literally cold, which contradict the concept that it’s out of the oven! overall, it was a disappoint..”
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Critical review excerpts
“2022: it’s sad when you see a great place compromise on quality and provide mediocre food, the omelets pan was sticky, and the halloumi pan was extra sticky that half of the piece is glued to the pan! plus the taste was not right.. Manakeesh arrived literally cold, which contradict the concept that it’s out of the oven! overall, it was a disappoint..”December 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Specify Baking. When ordering pastry from the oven, ask for it medium baked or soft; one reviewer found the changed base too thin and dry.
Verify Pickup. For call-centre orders, confirm that the branch has received the order before travelling to collect it.
Avoid Rush. Allow extra time at busy periods; reviews mention long waits and weekday lunch crowds from nearby businesses.
Use Parking. The restaurant is described as being near parking, which is useful when planning a quick breakfast or lunch stop.
Try Hummus. The Spicy Sausage Hummus was singled out as a standout dish, while the hummus generally receives praise for its texture.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Cedre Villas Community Centre
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, 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
Order Confusion
Call-centre orders have reportedly been delayed or not passed to the branch for collection.
Long Delays
Some visits involved lengthy waits, with one customer suggesting the restaurant needed more staff during busy periods.
Salty Chicken
One repeat customer said the chicken had been extremely salty several times and the issue had not been fixed.
Uneven Portions
A customer found the AED 65 mix grill far below expectations, with a poor presentation and little value.
Thin Manoushe
A review says the manoushe base became paper-thin with reduced toppings, and meat manakish flavour can be inconsistent.
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The Bottom Line
On The Wood is a casual Mediterranean restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis where the strongest draw is fresh bakery-style food. You can order manakeesh baked on site, Lebanese hummus with bread, grilled dishes and selected Italian options such as pizza or pasta. The menu is broad enough for families who want different cuisines at one table.
The fresh bread and manakeesh attract particularly enthusiastic feedback, while the hummus is described as smooth, creamy and flavourful. Bakers Biryani, chicken grilled dishes, quinoa salad and desserts such as kunafa also appear in customer recommendations. Indoor and outdoor seating, a calm atmosphere and parking nearby make it workable for breakfast, lunch or an unhurried family meal.
There is some inconsistency to keep in mind. Several reviews report long waits, especially when the restaurant is busy, and weekday lunch can be crowded. Call-centre orders have also been mishandled, with branches reportedly not receiving pickup requests.
Food feedback ranges from excellent and fresh to complaints about salty chicken, dry or thin manoushe and an underwhelming AED 65 mix grill. If ordering pastry, ask for it medium baked or soft, and verify takeaway orders directly with the branch.