Qalat Baalbak Restaurant

Name: Qalat Baalbak Restaurant
Address: Hessa St, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142622242

Al Barsha

Lebanese restaurant Closed 04 262 2242

Qalat Baalbak is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Barsha focused on charcoal-grilled meats, traditional dishes and casual dining. Reviews especially point to its shawarma, sujuk sandwiches, mixed grills and fresh, hot bread, with delivery also praised for careful packaging.

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4.5

★★★★★

2,890 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Grilled meats

Grilled meats are a standout, with visitors praising juicy chicken, lamb chops, kafta and mixed grills.

Shawarma

Chicken, beef and sujuk shawarma all get strong mentions, including a review calling the shawarma one of Dubai’s best.

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What to Eat at Qalat Baalbak Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Qalat Baalbak Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 7

Humus Net +5

“Humus was great served with the hot bread.”
Tabouleh Net +3

“Tabouleh was well balanced with right amount of acidity and olive oil.”
Falafels Net +2

“Their Falafels are also amazing and very fluffy from inside.”
Lamb chops Net +2

“The lamb chops are a must try here. Tender and juicy as it gets”
Lentil soup Net +2

“The lentil soup is absolutely amazing, and the packaging is very well done.”
Shawerma platter Net +2

“The shawerma platter we ordered which was a mix of mutton/chicken was so delicious, reminds me of the same shawerma flavor I used to have in Lebanon and Syria!”
Sujuk shawarma Net +2

“Their soujouk shawarma was also very good.”

Honorable mentions (39)

Grilled chicken Net +1

“It was a Delivery well packaged food. Tabbuleh was very fresh. Lentil soup was really good. Perfectly grilled chicken that stayed juicy and delicious.”
Shisha tawook Net +1

“Even the Shisha Tawook which is usually hard was super soft and delicious.”
1/2 Kilo mixed grill Net +1

“And the Star! 1/2 kilo mixed grill. The lamb chops are a must try here. Tender and juicy as it gets”
Baalbak salad Net +1

“The food was delicious, each dish we ordered was very tasty. We ordered grilled chicken, mixed shawarma, baalbak salad, chicken kababs, fruit cocktail and blueberry cheesecake drink. The traditional sauces with the dishes were also satisfying. All of us enjoyed our food thoroughly.”
Babaghannouj Net +1

“In addition, my wife likes stuff that has eggplant in them so she tried the babaghannouj and msa'aa dishes and loved them.”
Blueberry cheesecake drink Net +1

“The food was delicious, each dish we ordered was very tasty. We ordered grilled chicken, mixed shawarma, baalbak salad, chicken kababs, fruit cocktail and blueberry cheesecake drink. The traditional sauces with the dishes were also satisfying. All of us enjoyed our food thoroughly.”
Cheese fatayer Net +1

“Let's start off with the appetizers, the cheese fatayer are just insane! Out of this world! Never before had I tried such juicy and delicious cheese fatayer!”
Chicken kababs Net +1

“The food was delicious, each dish we ordered was very tasty. We ordered grilled chicken, mixed shawarma, baalbak salad, chicken kababs, fruit cocktail and blueberry cheesecake drink. The traditional sauces with the dishes were also satisfying. All of us enjoyed our food thoroughly.”
Chicken liver with fries Net +1

“Today's order included a superb Fattoush salad, hummus, a mixed grill, and chicken liver with fries – every dish was exceptionally tasty.”
Chicken shawarma arabic Net +1

“Their Chicken Shawarma Arabic is also an excellent pick.”
Chicken/lamb liver Net +1

“Their chicken/lamb liver comes in Two flavours, one with lemon and garlic, and the other with pomegranate molasses(this one is the best). Be sure to specify which one you prefer.”
Fattoush salad Net +1

“Today's order included a superb Fattoush salad, hummus, a mixed grill, and chicken liver with fries – every dish was exceptionally tasty.”
Grilled prawns Net +1

“We ate the mixed grill extra, grilled prawns,, hummus and sliced beef with mash potato. Was very delicious.”
Guava juices Net +1

“one of the best lemon mint and guava juices I havs had.”
Kafta Net +1

“I ordered Kafta It was extremely delicious.”
Kibba neiyyah Net +1

“Kibba neiyyah was fresh soft and had great flavor”
Lamb 'leia' (fats) Net +1

“Ne sure to add on a few skewers of lamb 'leia' (fats) to pair with the meats for added decadence and richness together with their quality 'toum' (garlic sauce) that they make in-house.”
Lamb brains Net +1

“Lamb brains were good.”
Lemon mint juices Net +1

“one of the best lemon mint and guava juices I havs had.”
Meat shawerma Net +1

“Highlights of the menu are meat shawerma, Hummus, sujok with lemon and garlic, falafel, lamb chops..”
Mezze platter Net +1

“From the mezze platter to the perfectly grilled shish taouk and lamb kebabs, every dish at Qalat Baalbak is a culinary delight that will leave you craving for more.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“Today's order included a superb Fattoush salad, hummus, a mixed grill, and chicken liver with fries – every dish was exceptionally tasty.”
Mixed grill extra Net +1

“We ate the mixed grill extra, grilled prawns,, hummus and sliced beef with mash potato. Was very delicious.”
Mixed grill platter Net +1

“The tabouleh salad was amazing, freshly baked khubz 😍 onion soup, and mixed grill platter are mouth-watering!”
Mixed grills Net +1

“We opted for a combination of mezze and mixed grills, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh and perfectly balanced.”
Mixed grills plate Net +1

“Finally we ordered a small mixed grills plate. Now I know usually all mixed grills taste the same but this was super delicious and juicy.”
Mixed shawarma Net +1

“The food was delicious, each dish we ordered was very tasty. We ordered grilled chicken, mixed shawarma, baalbak salad, chicken kababs, fruit cocktail and blueberry cheesecake drink. The traditional sauces with the dishes were also satisfying. All of us enjoyed our food thoroughly.”
Moutabal Net +1

“Among the best mouthabel I’ve had”
Msa'aa Net +1

“In addition, my wife likes stuff that has eggplant in them so she tried the babaghannouj and msa'aa dishes and loved them.”
Rocca thyme salad Net +1

“Highly recommend the Taouk platter, Rocca Thyme salad and stuffed wine leaves.”
Roost rotisserie chicken Net +1

“One of the best Lebanese restaurants in Dubai, very delicious meat, always fresh, and the staff are so welcoming, I love their daily dish and Roost Rotisserie chicken. Highly recommend 👌”
Sausage shawarma Net +1

“The mix grill and shawarma platter were delicious, especially the unique and amazing sausage shawarma.”
Shawarma Net +1

“While the shawarma and tabouleh were decent, the makanek and sujok sandwiches tasted off and were honestly not enjoyable at all.”
Shawarma beef Net +1

“Shawarma beef and chicken amazing.”
Sliced beef with mash potato Net +1

“We ate the mixed grill extra, grilled prawns,, hummus and sliced beef with mash potato. Was very delicious.”
Sujuk platter Net +1

“Their sujuk platter comes with a generous serving, and is delicious as well.”
Tabbuleh Net +1

“It was a Delivery well packaged food. Tabbuleh was very fresh. Lentil soup was really good. Perfectly grilled chicken that stayed juicy and delicious.”
Taouk platter Net +1

“Highly recommend the Taouk platter, Rocca Thyme salad and stuffed wine leaves.”
Onion soup Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The tabouleh salad was amazing, freshly baked khubz 😍 onion soup, and mixed grill platter are mouth-watering!”

Drinks 3

Fruit cocktail Net +1

“The food was delicious, each dish we ordered was very tasty. We ordered grilled chicken, mixed shawarma, baalbak salad, chicken kababs, fruit cocktail and blueberry cheesecake drink. The traditional sauces with the dishes were also satisfying. All of us enjoyed our food thoroughly.”
Stuffed wine leaves Net +1

“Highly recommend the Taouk platter, Rocca Thyme salad and stuffed wine leaves.”
Turkish coffee Net +1

“The Arabic food and grills are a treat for the taste buds. A special shout-out to their soups - an absolute must-try, pure comfort in a bowl! The bread was piping hot but a bit hard. Turkish coffee enthusiasts, rejoice – their brew is spot on! ☕ Quick and friendly service, but be ready to splurge a bit as the prices lean towards the higher side. Also, finding parking can be a bit of a mission. Despite that, the overall experience was worth it for the delicious flavors and cozy ambiance. Definitely a spot for fellow food explorers!”

What to Avoid (11)

Food 11

Beef shawarma Net −1

“The place is clean and neat, all the staff are amazing and friendly, I ordered chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, and sujuk shawarma. Unfortunately the chicken shawarma was little under average, the beef shawarma was not good at all, but the sujuk shawarma was really good.”
Cheese sambusak Net −1

“Visited today afternoon, the food in general is still the same, but was surprised that the cheese sambusak is a bit empty.”
Chicken soup Net −1

“What we didn't like is the chicken soup. It is more like a sauce with 90% vegetables and 10% small portions of chicken”
French fries Net −1

“We weren’t looking for compensation, just a meal that meets the standard you’d expect from a well known restaurant like this, Even the basics were not done right the french fries arrived undercooked and raw from the inside, and we had to ask for a replacement.”
Hamburger Net −1

“Thr hamburger is not good.Meat is not tasty and the bun is too much of bread.”
Kaak Net −1

“Food is always great, especially their raw meats selection, but I'm not personally a fan of their kaak.”
Makanek sandwiches Net −1

“While the shawarma and tabouleh were decent, the makanek and sujok sandwiches tasted off and were honestly not enjoyable at all.”
Meat shawarma Net −1

“The meat shawarma was not to our liking either”
Mix shawarma plate Net −1

“The Hummus size was very good. However, the Mix shawarma plate was small and served cold. I would rate it 3 out of 5 for the Shawarma.”
Sujok sandwiches Net −1

“While the shawarma and tabouleh were decent, the makanek and sujok sandwiches tasted off and were honestly not enjoyable at all.”
Kafta sandwich Net −2

“Also there was little bit hummus for the kafta sandwich . They should more sauce garlic and hummus as these things will make sandwiches more tastier.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Plan parking. Allow time for parking; if the paid spaces out front are full, the back side road is an option but involves walking.

Try sujuk. Sujuk shawarma is a good pick if you want something beyond standard chicken or meat shawarma.

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Practical details

Hessa St

Al Barsha Third - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 262 2242

Mon	7:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	7:30 AM – 4:00 AM
Wed	7:30 AM – 4:00 AM
Thu	7:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Fri	7:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 4:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent cooking

Food quality varies: one visit had burnt, chewy grilled chicken, while another found hard pieces in the mixed grill.

Sharp acidity

Some dishes and sandwiches can be heavily dressed with lemon, vinegar or garlic sauce, overwhelming the other flavours.

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The Bottom Line

Qalat Baalbak is a casual Lebanese restaurant in Al Barsha with a menu that suits both a quick shawarma stop and a fuller meal of mezze and grills. The clearest draws in the reviews are chicken shawarma, sujuk shawarma, mixed grills and lamb chops, while hummus, lentil soup and hot bread also receive repeated praise. The grill selection can be particularly rewarding: one reviewer found the half-kilo mixed grill, especially the lamb chops, tender and large enough for two adults.

Sandwiches cover less usual choices too, including tongue and lamb brain. Fresh juices and fruit cocktails are useful add-ons, and delivery customers consistently mention quick arrival and careful packaging. The setting is described as small, cozy and welcoming, with traditional-meets-modern decor and friendly service.

Parking is the main practical nuisance: the paid spaces in front can be busy, although the back side road provides another option if you do not mind walking. Extra bread has also been slow to arrive on at least one dine-in visit. Quality is not completely consistent.

Reviews include burnt chicken, hard mixed-grill pieces, undercooked fries and overly sour salads or sandwiches. Prices have also risen according to a long-time customer, so checking the menu and asking about accompaniments may be wise.