Tender ribs
The barbecue short ribs are repeatedly described as tender, smoky and full of flavour, with one review calling them “fall off the bones.”
Red Ribbon Cakes & Bistro
Oud Metha
Red Ribbon Cakes & Bistro is a cafe in Oud Metha combining Filipino-style cakes and desserts with a broad bistro menu. Reviews point to generous comfort-food portions, especially the barbecue short ribs, plus custom celebration cakes and a relaxed setting for family meals or board games.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
552 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large portions
Several diners say the servings are large enough to share, making the mid-range or affordable pricing feel especially practical.
Custom cakes
Custom cake orders can match a supplied design; one coffee-and-walnut sponge was made exactly to the customer’s brief.
Delivery quality
Crispy chicken burgers and fries reportedly arrived fresh and crisp, holding up unusually well during delivery.
Warm setting
The cafe is described as clean, spacious, quiet and warmly lit, with gentle background music and toys available for children.
Board games
Board games give groups another reason to linger beyond a meal, especially in the relaxed cafe setting.
Food presentation
Diners specifically notice appetising plating, including beautifully presented mango sticky rice and vegetable casserole.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try ribs. Make the barbecue short ribs a first-order choice; multiple reviews single them out for tenderness and smoky flavour.
Ask cakes. If you want a celebration cake, ask about custom designs and ordering ahead; one customer’s design was reproduced exactly.
Bring family. For a family outing, the reviews mention children’s toys, a quiet atmosphere and board games for groups.
Expect parking. Parking was reported to be straightforward, with plenty of spaces available during a repeat visit.
Check pastries. If you are visiting mainly for cakes, check the current selection first: one diner found it limited compared with the main menu.
Skip coffee focus. Choose the bistro food or drinks rather than expecting specialty coffee; one brunch review found the flat white unremarkable.
Plan the visit
Practical details
square bldg - Shop No 4 - near American Hospital
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Chicken Madeira
Chicken Madeira is described as rich, creamy and satisfying, with another diner noting a distinctive barbecue-smoky flavour.
Trio Fajitas
The Trio Fajitas arrived sizzling with smoky seasoning, fresh tortillas and classic toppings including guacamole, sour cream, salsa and cheese.
Mermaid themed cake
A mermaid-themed fresh cream cake was praised for its detailed design, moist texture and ability to hold its shape.
Common Concerns
Ube texture
One delivery customer found the Ube Roll dry and said it tasted more like essence than real ube.
Salty sides
A diner found the fries and vegetables served with the meal too salty.
Limited cakes
One review expected a broader, more premium cake and pastry selection than was available.
Basic coffee
The flat white was judged merely okay, so specialty coffee is not the main draw.
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The Bottom Line
Red Ribbon Cakes & Bistro in Oud Metha works as both a casual cafe and a Filipino-influenced bistro, with cakes and desserts alongside substantial lunch and dinner dishes. ” Chicken Madeira, pesto pasta, burgers and mango sticky rice also receive specific praise, while portions are often large enough to share. The setting suits relaxed family meals and low-key catch-ups.
Reviews describe a clean, spacious, quiet room with gentle music, children’s toys and board games. Parking has also been easy for at least one repeat visitor. Service is a consistent strength, with diners mentioning attentive menu guidance, helpful customisations and warm handling of birthday celebrations, including songs and small cakes.
Cake ordering is worth considering for birthdays: a customer’s custom coffee-and-walnut design was reproduced exactly, and another mermaid cake was praised for its appearance and moist texture. Delivery burgers also reportedly stayed crisp. However, the dessert counter may not be the main reason to visit: one customer found the cake selection limited, and the Ube Roll was criticised as dry and lacking authentic ube flavour.
Coffee is similarly secondary; a flat white was described as merely okay.