Chicken mandi
Chicken Mandi is repeatedly praised for juicy meat, flavorful rice and strong value compared with other dishes.
Royal Arabian Mandi Restaurant and Coffee Shop ( Esfahan Beriani )
Al Rigga
Royal Arabian Mandi Restaurant and Coffee Shop in Al Rigga serves generous portions of mandi, madfoon and charcoal chicken, with chutneys, soup and rice. It is worth considering for a filling meal near Union Metro, though reviews point to uneven service and occasional inconsistency in food quality.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
239 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large portions
Several reviews describe portions as generous; one group said two dishes were enough for three people.
Meal extras
Mandi meals can come with soup, salad and several sauces, including yogurt and red and green chutney.
Majlis seating
The spacious restaurant includes a decorated majlis where diners can sit on the floor.
Delivery timing
Multiple customers report hot food arriving on time through the delivery service.
What to Eat at Royal Arabian Mandi Restaurant and Coffee Shop ( Esfahan Beriani ) 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 Royal Arabian Mandi Restaurant and Coffee Shop ( Esfahan Beriani ), 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 Royal Arabian Mandi Restaurant and Coffee Shop ( Esfahan Beriani ), 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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Chicken mandi Net +5
“Another restaurant serving delicious Chicken Mandi in this area of Deira. We visited and dine here ( 8 person) last month. We ordered chicken mandi and you won't regret the wait. One of the delicious mandi I tasted.”
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“Another restaurant serving delicious Chicken Mandi in this area of Deira. We visited and dine here ( 8 person) last month. We ordered chicken mandi and you won't regret the wait. One of the delicious mandi I tasted.”May 2026
“Tried the Chicken Mandi here and it was absolutely delicious—well cooked, flavorful, and worth it. However, the prices of most other dishes feel quite high in comparison, with the Chicken Mandi being the best value.”February 2026
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Kunafa Net +2
“The Kunafa was also nice, crispy and sweet, making for a good dessert option.”
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“The Kunafa was also nice, crispy and sweet, making for a good dessert option.”April 2025
“We came here to eat mandi and konafa. Which was very good.”February 2026
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Mutton mandi Net +2
“We ordered mutton mandi and it was really soft.”
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“We ordered mutton mandi and it was really soft.”June 2026
“We ordered mutton mandi. With Red Chutney and Green Chutney”February 2026
Honorable mentions (9)
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“This is a nice restaurant where I reached on a warm June evening, feeling a bit peckish and wanting to try their charcoal chicken. The order came to my table in a decent amount of time, and the chicken was served with hummus and roti. There was also mutton shorba (soup), which was served as an accompaniment, and I enjoyed the food and the ambience overall. There was outside seating, but I preferred sitting inside given the summer heat. The half chicken served was moist and flavourful. The only thing I could wish for was a proper meat knife to cut through the meat properly.”
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“This is a nice restaurant where I reached on a warm June evening, feeling a bit peckish and wanting to try their charcoal chicken. The order came to my table in a decent amount of time, and the chicken was served with hummus and roti. There was also mutton shorba (soup), which was served as an accompaniment, and I enjoyed the food and the ambience overall. There was outside seating, but I preferred sitting inside given the summer heat. The half chicken served was moist and flavourful. The only thing I could wish for was a proper meat knife to cut through the meat properly.”July 2026
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Chicken charcoal Net +1
“Instead of the usual Mandi, chicken charcoal was ordered this time. The combo came with onr khuboos, a salad plate, soup, sauces, and fries. The meat was well-cooked and moderately seasoned, making it nicer to go with the spicy and savory sauces.”
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“Instead of the usual Mandi, chicken charcoal was ordered this time. The combo came with onr khuboos, a salad plate, soup, sauces, and fries. The meat was well-cooked and moderately seasoned, making it nicer to go with the spicy and savory sauces.”April 2025
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Chicken madfoon Net +1
“I ordered the Chicken Madfoon, and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked-tender, juicy, and not dry at all, and the rice was beautifully steamed and full of flavor.”
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“I ordered the Chicken Madfoon, and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked-tender, juicy, and not dry at all, and the rice was beautifully steamed and full of flavor.”July 2026
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Chicken majibus Net +1
“Food taste is great. We had chicken Majibus and prawns Mandi taste is good.”
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“Food taste is great. We had chicken Majibus and prawns Mandi taste is good.”June 2025
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Madbee Net +1
“The Mandi taste is truly the best – flavorful rice, tender chicken, and rich Arabic spices. I also tried the Madbee, which is a good option, but personally, I enjoyed the Mandi more as it had that perfect authentic taste.”
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“The Mandi taste is truly the best – flavorful rice, tender chicken, and rich Arabic spices. I also tried the Madbee, which is a good option, but personally, I enjoyed the Mandi more as it had that perfect authentic taste.”October 2025
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Prawns mandi Net +1
“Food taste is great. We had chicken Majibus and prawns Mandi taste is good.”
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“Food taste is great. We had chicken Majibus and prawns Mandi taste is good.”June 2025
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Schezwan chicken rice Net +1
“Schezwan chicken rice is best here spice is apt & must try.”
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“Schezwan chicken rice is best here spice is apt & must try.”November 2025
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Seafood bucket Net +1
“Seafood bucket must try👌”
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“Seafood bucket must try👌”August 2026
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Lugaymat Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food was exquisite. The staff Gagan was polite and the service is great. Good ambience. The portions are huge and the masala tea and luquaimat at last was the best thing”
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“The food was exquisite. The staff Gagan was polite and the service is great. Good ambience. The portions are huge and the masala tea and luquaimat at last was the best thing”December 2023
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Masala tea Net +1
“The food was exquisite. The staff Gagan was polite and the service is great. Good ambience. The portions are huge and the masala tea and luquaimat at last was the best thing”
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“The food was exquisite. The staff Gagan was polite and the service is great. Good ambience. The portions are huge and the masala tea and luquaimat at last was the best thing”December 2023
What to Avoid (7)
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Cooked chicken Net −1
“Increase price from 15 to 17 but worst service Old cooked chicken Cat can’t eat this food Previously before monthes it was very”
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Critical review excerpts
“Increase price from 15 to 17 but worst service Old cooked chicken Cat can’t eat this food Previously before monthes it was very”May 2026
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Hamur mandi Net −1
“I ordered hamur mandi ,and to my horror, I found a cockroach crawling in the salad that came with the meal.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered hamur mandi ,and to my horror, I found a cockroach crawling in the salad that came with the meal.”July 2025
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Mandi Net −1
“Worst mandi i ever ate in my life…. And they sell sprit for 20 dhs…… worstttt service……..”
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“Worst mandi i ever ate in my life…. And they sell sprit for 20 dhs…… worstttt service……..”June 2026
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Mix mandi platter Net −1
“I ordered the mix mandi platter, and the taste was honestly not good at all — very bland and not worth the price.”
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“I ordered the mix mandi platter, and the taste was honestly not good at all — very bland and not worth the price.”November 2025
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Mota rice malabari Net −1
“Very worst taste and rice i had just now i sujjest not to go and rice quality same like mota rice malabari i am very upset going with my family guest i had photo”
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“Very worst taste and rice i had just now i sujjest not to go and rice quality same like mota rice malabari i am very upset going with my family guest i had photo”December 2025
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Lemon soda Net −1
“I ordered lemon soda and pineapple juice. My God in Heaven !!! Those juices were so bad, I couldnt drink them even If I was dying of thirst.”
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“I ordered lemon soda and pineapple juice. My God in Heaven !!! Those juices were so bad, I couldnt drink them even If I was dying of thirst.”February 2026
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Pineapple juice Net −1
“I ordered lemon soda and pineapple juice. My God in Heaven !!! Those juices were so bad, I couldnt drink them even If I was dying of thirst.”
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“I ordered lemon soda and pineapple juice. My God in Heaven !!! Those juices were so bad, I couldnt drink them even If I was dying of thirst.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check platter terms. Before ordering the 125 AED mix platter, confirm whether extra rice and tea are genuinely included.
Allow extra time. If you are catching transport, allow time for service; one luqaimat availability question took 10 minutes to answer.
Choose inside. On hot days, consider indoor seating: one diner found the interior too hot, while another avoided outside seating in summer.
Pick chicken mandi. For better value, Chicken Mandi was specifically singled out as the strongest choice among the dishes tried.
Check serving temperature. If soup or food arrives cold, raise it immediately; one review says cold dishes were reheated in a microwave.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Maktoum Rd - near Union Metro Station - Deira - Al Rigga - Dubai شارع المكتوم - Metro Station - near Union
Al Rigga, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Food inconsistency
Reviews range from delicious, fresh mandi to complaints of old, overcooked, undercooked or cold food.
Service inconsistency
Some visits included attentive staff, but others mention slow responses, missing cutlery and dismissive behaviour.
Hot interior
One customer found the dining room too hot, while another chose inside seating only because of the summer heat.
Platter clarity
Two reviews say a 125 AED mix platter advertised unlimited rice but extra rice was charged.
Poor juices
The lemon soda and pineapple juice received a particularly negative review and were described as undrinkable.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
125 AED
Mix Mandi platter
“We ordered the Mix Mandi platter priced at 125 AED”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Royal Arabian Mandi Restaurant and Coffee Shop is a convenient Al Rigga stop near Union Metro Station, especially if you want a filling rice-and-meat meal. Chicken Mandi is the safest recurring favourite: reviews describe juicy chicken, flavorful rice and good value. Mutton mandi, chicken madfoon and charcoal chicken also receive praise, while kunafa and luqaimat provide dessert options.
Meals often arrive with useful extras rather than just a plate of rice and meat. Customers mention soup, salad, hummus, roti and sauces, including yogurt and red and green chutney. Portions can be substantial; one group said two dishes fed three people, and the majlis seating adds a more traditional dining setup.
Delivery is another practical option, with several reviews describing orders arriving promptly and still hot. The experience is not completely consistent. Other diners reported bland or old food, cold dishes, slow service and missing cutlery.
The interior has also been described as dated or too hot. Most importantly, confirm the terms of the 125 AED mix mandi platter before ordering: reviews say “unlimited rice” and included tea were later disputed. If you are in a hurry, allow extra time, and consider avoiding the juices, which received a notably poor review.