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Royal Gate Restaurant
Barsha Heights
Royal Gate Restaurant is a broad-menu restaurant in Barsha Heights, with Indian, Chinese and Filipino choices alongside casual café fare. Reviews point to charcoal-grill chicken shawarma, fresh juices and generous portions as reasons to consider it, especially when you want plenty of choice at reasonable prices.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
834 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Filipino food
Filipino dishes are a standout for some diners, including a papaitan soup praised for its concentrated broth and plentiful meat.
Generous portions
One lunch review described the portions as huge, which suits groups or anyone arriving hungry.
Breakfast value
Weekday mornings were described as quiet, with fresh breakfast items at very good prices.
Affordable meals
Several diners describe the food as reasonably priced, with one calling the price-to-value ratio incredible.
Clean setting
Reviews describe the restaurant as clean and cozy, including a first-time Filipino food visit.
Fresh juices
Fresh juices receive repeated praise, with one visitor calling them the best drinks of their Dubai trip.
What to Eat at Royal Gate Restaurant 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 Gate Restaurant, 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 Gate Restaurant, 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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Broasted chicken Net +1
“Food was very very nice and very tasty we order broasted chicken we like very very much so thank you for your help to choose the food Anjana and the price was also very nice and the waitress attention was so kindness and so good girl thank you for your nice service and good food thank you royal gate and royal family we will be back again”
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“Food was very very nice and very tasty we order broasted chicken we like very very much so thank you for your help to choose the food Anjana and the price was also very nice and the waitress attention was so kindness and so good girl thank you for your nice service and good food thank you royal gate and royal family we will be back again”January 2026
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Charcoal grill chicken shawarma Net +1
“Our first visit to Royal Gate restaurant was absolutely great! The food was delicious, especially the charcoal grill chicken shawarma, which was perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor.”
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“Our first visit to Royal Gate restaurant was absolutely great! The food was delicious, especially the charcoal grill chicken shawarma, which was perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor.”October 2025
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Chicken burger Net +1
“The chicken burger is amazing.”
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“The chicken burger is amazing.”June 2022
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Chinese mix noodles Net +1
“The Chinese mix noodles were really good.”
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“The Chinese mix noodles were really good.”June 2022
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Curd rice Net +1
“This place is good and has all variety of food. Chicken verity is good and tasty. Curd rice here is very tasty. Good location and good place. But don't sit inside outside is hot but good view.”
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“This place is good and has all variety of food. Chicken verity is good and tasty. Curd rice here is very tasty. Good location and good place. But don't sit inside outside is hot but good view.”October 2019
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Dosas Net +1
“Puris and dosas the size of your head and tasty too.”
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“Puris and dosas the size of your head and tasty too.”June 2023
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Falooda ice cream Net +1
“We had dinner here about 3 or 4 times during our stay in Dubai, and each time, the service was great, and the food was really good. Very affordable place with a high variety of meals and juices. You must try the Falooda ice cream!”
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“We had dinner here about 3 or 4 times during our stay in Dubai, and each time, the service was great, and the food was really good. Very affordable place with a high variety of meals and juices. You must try the Falooda ice cream!”December 2024
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Maraba biryani Net +1
“Despite my bad first experience their maraba Biryani is amazing.”
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“Despite my bad first experience their maraba Biryani is amazing.”June 2022
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Papaitan Net +1
“I was craving for soup, and based on a previous positive review on their sinigang, I decided to try papaitan, a soup I absolutely love. I did not have high expectations, as this is an indian restaurant and papaitan is a filipino dish. But I have to say that it was amazing, and to put it in context, dare I say -and I may be crucified for this- I liked it as much, if not a bit more than the one I had at Kusina Natin To in Satwa, which is a well known filipino restaurant. The only negative point I can think of is the saltiness. I was drinking liters of water the whole afternoon after eating this soup. Otherwise the broth was concentrated and not too much in amount (which I like), offals tasted clean, and the amount of meat+innards was plenty. Very impressed by the soup! Price was very reasonable (23aed)”
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“I was craving for soup, and based on a previous positive review on their sinigang, I decided to try papaitan, a soup I absolutely love. I did not have high expectations, as this is an indian restaurant and papaitan is a filipino dish. But I have to say that it was amazing, and to put it in context, dare I say -and I may be crucified for this- I liked it as much, if not a bit more than the one I had at Kusina Natin To in Satwa, which is a well known filipino restaurant. The only negative point I can think of is the saltiness. I was drinking liters of water the whole afternoon after eating this soup. Otherwise the broth was concentrated and not too much in amount (which I like), offals tasted clean, and the amount of meat+innards was plenty. Very impressed by the soup! Price was very reasonable (23aed)”June 2022
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Puris Net +1
“Puris and dosas the size of your head and tasty too.”
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“Puris and dosas the size of your head and tasty too.”June 2023
Honorable mentions (6)
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Seafood soup Net +1
“I really liked the restaurant and the good food. We regularly order seafood soup, and the waitress is great anjana”
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“I really liked the restaurant and the good food. We regularly order seafood soup, and the waitress is great anjana”June 2026
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Spicy dosa Net +1
“The spicy dosa is great too.”
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“The spicy dosa is great too.”June 2022
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Spicy shawarma Net +1
“The spicy shawarma is decent as long as you order raita on the side.”
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“The spicy shawarma is decent as long as you order raita on the side.”June 2022
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Biryani rice Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Visited this Indian restaurant and tried the biryani rice and chicken tikka. The flavors were decent, though nothing particularly stood out. The biryani was acceptable and the chicken tikka was okay, but overall the food was average.”
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Chicken tikka Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Visited this Indian restaurant and tried the biryani rice and chicken tikka. The flavors were decent, though nothing particularly stood out. The biryani was acceptable and the chicken tikka was okay, but overall the food was average.”
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Vadas Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The vadas and chai was just ok.”
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Drinks 3
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Fruit juice Net +1
“We tried the fruit juice, and it's the best drink we've had in all of Dubai.”
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“We tried the fruit juice, and it's the best drink we've had in all of Dubai.”November 2025
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Tea Net +1
“The tea is tasty and cheap.”
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“The tea is tasty and cheap.”June 2022
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Chai Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The vadas and chai was just ok.”
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What to Avoid (2)
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Breakfast qeema Net −1
“Only their breakfast qeema tastes off.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Only their breakfast qeema tastes off.”June 2022
Drinks 1
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Avocado smoothie Net −1
“Avocado smoothie doesn’t taste like avocado excuse me excuse me smoothie doesn’t taste like avocado this time two days ago I got it. It was way better but I came here three days ago. It was way better this time. It’s like it doesn’t taste like avocado. It’s OK I will give you the.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Avocado smoothie doesn’t taste like avocado excuse me excuse me smoothie doesn’t taste like avocado this time two days ago I got it. It was way better but I came here three days ago. It was way better this time. It’s like it doesn’t taste like avocado. It’s OK I will give you the.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try breakfast. For a quieter visit, consider an early weekday breakfast; one review found it uncrowded and freshly made.
Ask for raita. If ordering the spicy shawarma, ask for raita on the side; one review specifically recommended that pairing.
Allow time. Build in extra time during busy periods, as reviews report waits of 45 minutes for food and 30 minutes for tea.
Check smoothies. If ordering an avocado smoothie, confirm it tastes as expected; a recent review found the flavour inconsistent.
Use the pictures. The menu photographs can help you choose across Indian, Chinese and Philippine dishes if you do not know the cuisine.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service lapses
Service can be inconsistent: one diner reported a wrong order followed by an argument instead of an apology.
Long waits
A review reported 45 minutes for food and 30 minutes for tea, while an older review mentioned a 40-minute shawarma wait.
AC concern
One review said the AC was not switched on and linked this to concerns about food conditions.
Inconsistent drinks
An avocado smoothie was reported to taste noticeably different from a better version bought a few days earlier.
Mixed dishes
Not every dish impresses: one diner found the biryani and chicken tikka acceptable but average.
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The Bottom Line
Royal Gate Restaurant is a casual, broad-menu spot in Barsha Heights where you can order Indian food, Filipino dishes, Chinese noodles, breakfast or café-style drinks. The menu’s pictures are useful if you are unfamiliar with the choices. Reviews give particular attention to charcoal-grill chicken shawarma, seafood soup, biryani and Filipino specialities such as papaitan.
Value is one of the clearest reasons to consider it. Diners describe generous portions, reasonable prices and fresh breakfast items, while one review recorded puris and dosas at 10 AED per person. Fresh juices and Falooda ice cream also get memorable mentions.
The setting is generally described as clean and cozy, and weekday mornings may be relatively quiet. The main caution is uneven service. Many recent diners found the staff attentive and helpful, but others reported a wrong order handled defensively, staff ignoring tables, or waits of 45 minutes for food and 30 minutes for tea.
An older review also mentioned a 40-minute wait for one shawarma. The avocado smoothie has been inconsistent too, and one diner raised concerns about the AC not being switched on. For a first visit, ask about the dishes shown in the menu pictures, consider breakfast early on a weekday, and allow extra time if the restaurant is busy.