Crispy Shawarma
The crispy shawarma has an audible crunch, generous filling and a juicy, flavorful texture.
ساندویش تايم | Sandwich Time
Al Warqa
ساندویش تايم | Sandwich Time is a fast-food restaurant in Al Warqa known in reviews for crisp shawarma and Kuwaiti dishes such as Machboos. It also has a few outdoor tables, making it suitable for a quick meal or casual sit-down stop.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
386 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kuwaiti Dishes
Machboos and other rice dishes are praised for authentic Kuwaiti flavour, fragrant seasoning and tender chicken.
Kind Service
Several reviews describe the employees as kind, welcoming and attentive rather than merely efficient.
Fresh Food
Customers describe the food as fresh, and one reviewer could see a clean kitchen from outside.
Outdoor Seating
There are a few outdoor tables for diners who would rather eat on-site than order delivery.
Quick Preparation
Multiple customers report short waits, including meals prepared in around 10 minutes.
What to Eat at ساندویش تايم | Sandwich Time 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 ساندویش تايم | Sandwich Time, 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.
These items at ساندویش تايم | Sandwich Time got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Kabab Net +3
“Test is best sorma chicken fresh sorma meet fresh samosa cracpy and kabab and vegetables sendwich best type of kuwait and sarvice is good be respected all customers osama cashier good”
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Review excerpts
“Test is best sorma chicken fresh sorma meet fresh samosa cracpy and kabab and vegetables sendwich best type of kuwait and sarvice is good be respected all customers osama cashier good”November 2025
“Order there kabab and meat shawarma mix soo juicy and full of taste 10/10”August 2024
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Chicken shawermas Net +2
“It's pretty good. I like both their beef and chicken Shawermas. Probably need a little more garlic sauce for the chicken.”
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Review excerpts
“It's pretty good. I like both their beef and chicken Shawermas. Probably need a little more garlic sauce for the chicken.”June 2025
“"Sandwich Time" has just opened its doors, and I must say, their beef and chicken shawarma is by far the best in Dubai!”July 2024
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Fries Net +2
“I tried there french fries for the first time it's really good in taste I would definitely recommend it 💯☺️”
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Review excerpts
“I tried there french fries for the first time it's really good in taste I would definitely recommend it 💯☺️”June 2026
“Shish tawook saj is the way to go, fries are also very crispy.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (11)
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Al mubarkiye Net +1
“HeLLo Hi , The Food is very very tasty and fresh , I see The kitchen From Outside was very clean , we order Box sambosa mix , Box Round Patato its was very Tasty for kids also , We order Shai thani meat and chicken its was great , for me meat was the best . Also we order al mubarkiye was ok . Exelent servis also , they serve us within 25 min .”
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Review excerpts
“HeLLo Hi , The Food is very very tasty and fresh , I see The kitchen From Outside was very clean , we order Box sambosa mix , Box Round Patato its was very Tasty for kids also , We order Shai thani meat and chicken its was great , for me meat was the best . Also we order al mubarkiye was ok . Exelent servis also , they serve us within 25 min .”July 2024
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Box round patato Net +1
“HeLLo Hi , The Food is very very tasty and fresh , I see The kitchen From Outside was very clean , we order Box sambosa mix , Box Round Patato its was very Tasty for kids also , We order Shai thani meat and chicken its was great , for me meat was the best . Also we order al mubarkiye was ok . Exelent servis also , they serve us within 25 min .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“HeLLo Hi , The Food is very very tasty and fresh , I see The kitchen From Outside was very clean , we order Box sambosa mix , Box Round Patato its was very Tasty for kids also , We order Shai thani meat and chicken its was great , for me meat was the best . Also we order al mubarkiye was ok . Exelent servis also , they serve us within 25 min .”July 2024
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Classic shawarma Net +1
“This is a classic Shawarma,”
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Review excerpts
“This is a classic Shawarma,”December 2024
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Crispy shawarma Net +1
“Top tier crispy shawarma. If you want to hear an audible crunch, this is the place and the filling is great.”
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Review excerpts
“Top tier crispy shawarma. If you want to hear an audible crunch, this is the place and the filling is great.”February 2026
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Machboos Net +1
“Tried their Machboos. Very good taste. Mr Muhammed served us. He is very nice.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried their Machboos. Very good taste. Mr Muhammed served us. He is very nice.”December 2025
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Meat shawarma Net +1
“The food is extremely delicious. Thanks for Ashraf for his recommendation, the meat shawarma was amazing, and he was very friendly and kind. Also offered us complementary karak tea which was a nice gesture.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is extremely delicious. Thanks for Ashraf for his recommendation, the meat shawarma was amazing, and he was very friendly and kind. Also offered us complementary karak tea which was a nice gesture.”October 2024
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Meat shawarma mix Net +1
“Order there kabab and meat shawarma mix soo juicy and full of taste 10/10”
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Review excerpts
“Order there kabab and meat shawarma mix soo juicy and full of taste 10/10”August 2024
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Shai thani chicken Net +1
“HeLLo Hi , The Food is very very tasty and fresh , I see The kitchen From Outside was very clean , we order Box sambosa mix , Box Round Patato its was very Tasty for kids also , We order Shai thani meat and chicken its was great , for me meat was the best . Also we order al mubarkiye was ok . Exelent servis also , they serve us within 25 min .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“HeLLo Hi , The Food is very very tasty and fresh , I see The kitchen From Outside was very clean , we order Box sambosa mix , Box Round Patato its was very Tasty for kids also , We order Shai thani meat and chicken its was great , for me meat was the best . Also we order al mubarkiye was ok . Exelent servis also , they serve us within 25 min .”July 2024
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Shawarma rolls Net +1
“Sameer served us with absolute kindness and gave us a sample of the shawarma rolls which was delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“Sameer served us with absolute kindness and gave us a sample of the shawarma rolls which was delicious.”April 2025
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Shish tawook saj Net +1
“Shish tawook saj is the way to go, fries are also very crispy.”
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Review excerpts
“Shish tawook saj is the way to go, fries are also very crispy.”February 2026
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Sorma chicken Net +1
“Test is best sorma chicken fresh sorma meet fresh samosa cracpy and kabab and vegetables sendwich best type of kuwait and sarvice is good be respected all customers osama cashier good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Test is best sorma chicken fresh sorma meet fresh samosa cracpy and kabab and vegetables sendwich best type of kuwait and sarvice is good be respected all customers osama cashier good”November 2025
Drinks 1
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Karak tea Net +1
“Ashraf is the best 😜 they have best karak at dubai”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ashraf is the best 😜 they have best karak at dubai”September 2024
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Vegetable samosa Net −1
“My request if any of my orders are spicy, then Cancell it. He replied no issues and confirmed it is not. When I reached hone I found out that one order it is spicy which is vegetable samosa. In top of untasty food, they are not honest.”
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Critical review excerpts
“My request if any of my orders are spicy, then Cancell it. He replied no issues and confirmed it is not. When I reached hone I found out that one order it is spicy which is vegetable samosa. In top of untasty food, they are not honest.”July 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask About Saj. Check the saj-bread price before ordering: one review says a single sandwich can be 20+ when saj bread is requested.
Eat Fresh. For the best temperature, choose takeaway or dine in rather than delivery, which may leave sandwiches colder.
Adjust Spice. If you are spice-sensitive, request less spice when ordering; one customer found the spicy version very hot.
Try Tawook. The shish tawook saj is specifically recommended, alongside crispy fries, if you want something beyond a standard shawarma.
Collect Quickly. For takeaway, reviews mention roughly 10-minute preparation and a free parking lot where you can wait.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Warqa - Al Warqa 1 - Dubai
Al Warqa - Al Warqa 1, Dubai
| Mon | 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 1:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Shawarma Reaction
One customer reported stomach pain after eating the shawarmas, so food tolerance may vary.
Sparse Beef
A reviewer found the beef filling barely present in the sandwich and felt the price did not match it.
Oily Food
Some feedback describes the beef sandwich as extremely oily, while another review found several sandwiches greasy and heavy.
Delivery Cooling
Sandwiches may arrive colder than preferred during delivery, according to one customer.
Hot Spice
The spicy food can be very hot; one diner preferred the dish with less spice.
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The Bottom Line
Sandwich Time is a fast-food restaurant in Al Warqa with a menu that leans towards shawarma and Kuwaiti comfort food. The clearest draws are the beef and chicken shawarmas, Machboos, and shish tawook saj. Reviews describe the shawarma in very different ways, but the strongest praise is specific: one customer highlighted an audible crunch and generous filling, while another called the beef and chicken versions tender, juicy and well balanced.
The Kuwaiti side is worth exploring if you enjoy rice dishes. Machboos was described as very tasty, with fragrant, perfectly seasoned rice and tender chicken; another reviewer said the food recalled childhood in Kuwait. Samosas, crispy fries and mixed kebab-and-shawarma orders also appear in the feedback.
Service is a consistent bright spot, with customers describing the staff as kind, helpful and attentive. There are a few outdoor tables, and some reviewers reported food ready in about 10 minutes, with free parking available while waiting. There are a few cautions.
One customer reported stomach pain after the shawarma, while others found certain sandwiches oily, sparse on beef or cold after delivery. Saj bread can push one sandwich above 20, and the spicy preparation may be very hot. For a first visit, consider eating in or collecting, ask about spice and try the crispy shawarma or Machboos.