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Seashell Cafeteria & Restaurant Al Ain Road
Al Yufrah 1
Seashell Cafeteria & Restaurant Al Ain Road is a long-running cafeteria and restaurant in Al Yufrah 1, serving everything from breakfast and sandwiches to biryani and fried rice. Reviews suggest the in-person atmosphere can be pleasant, while delivery timing and consistency are the main reasons to plan carefully.
Reputation Score
3.2
★★★☆☆
200 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled Food
The grill received a specific positive mention from a customer who also liked the service.
Fried Rice
Fried rice stands out as one regular customer's favourite order.
Late Hours
One review notes that the cafeteria operates around the clock, making midnight snacking possible.
Clean Setting
Some diners describe the atmosphere as neat, clean and pleasant, with hardworking staff.
What to Eat at Seashell Cafeteria & Restaurant Al Ain Road 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 Seashell Cafeteria & Restaurant Al Ain Road, 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 Seashell Cafeteria & Restaurant Al Ain Road, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Chicken paratha sandwich Net +1
“I ordered chicken paratha sandwich with fries. The service was good even the food.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered chicken paratha sandwich with fries. The service was good even the food.”April 2024
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Fried rice Net +1
“The fried rice is our absolute favorite. We tried gobi Manchurian once but the batter was slightly undercooked. But I highly recommend you try out their fried rice!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The fried rice is our absolute favorite. We tried gobi Manchurian once but the batter was slightly undercooked. But I highly recommend you try out their fried rice!”October 2023
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Pappad Net +1
“Thankfully the good thing was the pappad I ordered.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Thankfully the good thing was the pappad I ordered.”July 2025
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Arabic club Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Along with arabic club we ordered kerala parata and beef roast. The club was eatable, but parata was not fresh and beef smelled like fish.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (13)
Food 12
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Beef burger Net −1
“After eating about half of the beef burger, the patty had become extremely hard—almost biscuit-like—and was very difficult to chew. It appeared as though it had been cooked earlier and reheated multiple times.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“After eating about half of the beef burger, the patty had become extremely hard—almost biscuit-like—and was very difficult to chew. It appeared as though it had been cooked earlier and reheated multiple times.”March 2026
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Beef roast Net −1
“Along with arabic club we ordered kerala parata and beef roast. The club was eatable, but parata was not fresh and beef smelled like fish.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Along with arabic club we ordered kerala parata and beef roast. The club was eatable, but parata was not fresh and beef smelled like fish.”July 2025
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Butter chicken Net −1
“5 small pieces of Chicken in their butter chicken. Not sure who they are cooking for ??”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“5 small pieces of Chicken in their butter chicken. Not sure who they are cooking for ??”October 2023
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Chicken 65 Net −1
“We ordered chicken 65 which was served after 30 mins and that was popcorn chicken rather than dry chicken 65. Tasted as fried chicken without spices not even salt.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered chicken 65 which was served after 30 mins and that was popcorn chicken rather than dry chicken 65. Tasted as fried chicken without spices not even salt.”February 2026
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Fried chicken Net −1
“I ordered fried chicken and fries at night. Shop was empty.. still It took them 30min to prepare it. Food was disgusting 🤢 the chicken was dry and hard like it has been sitting outside for days. They told me « sir it’s crispy » 🤦🏽♂️ never order here I was desperate to find a shop open late at night but better stay away from this”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered fried chicken and fries at night. Shop was empty.. still It took them 30min to prepare it. Food was disgusting 🤢 the chicken was dry and hard like it has been sitting outside for days. They told me « sir it’s crispy » 🤦🏽♂️ never order here I was desperate to find a shop open late at night but better stay away from this”June 2023
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Gobi manchurian Net −1
“The fried rice is our absolute favorite. We tried gobi Manchurian once but the batter was slightly undercooked. But I highly recommend you try out their fried rice!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The fried rice is our absolute favorite. We tried gobi Manchurian once but the batter was slightly undercooked. But I highly recommend you try out their fried rice!”October 2023
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Hot chocolate Net −1
“Received a banana milkshake which was more like a hot chocolate !!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Received a banana milkshake which was more like a hot chocolate !!”July 2025
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Kerala parata Net −1
“Along with arabic club we ordered kerala parata and beef roast. The club was eatable, but parata was not fresh and beef smelled like fish.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Along with arabic club we ordered kerala parata and beef roast. The club was eatable, but parata was not fresh and beef smelled like fish.”July 2025
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King fish curry Net −1
“Ordered prawns masala and king fish curry. It seems they are using a same base curry for their dishes. I got half of a slice king fish with gravy - 18 dhs.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered prawns masala and king fish curry. It seems they are using a same base curry for their dishes. I got half of a slice king fish with gravy - 18 dhs.”July 2025
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Kunafa Net −1
“Very bad restaurant. I ordered 2 kunafa and the order arrived after an hour and a half. It did not have the honey that is used in kunafa. I ordered before and the order was very late. The service is very bad and the cashier does not know how to speak respectfully to the customer.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Very bad restaurant. I ordered 2 kunafa and the order arrived after an hour and a half. It did not have the honey that is used in kunafa. I ordered before and the order was very late. The service is very bad and the cashier does not know how to speak respectfully to the customer.”January 2025
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Mangosta Net −1
“ordered mangosta that we always have from Orginal Sea shell, what they gave is something really bad and horrible. Yakkk yakkiee”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“ordered mangosta that we always have from Orginal Sea shell, what they gave is something really bad and horrible. Yakkk yakkiee”November 2024
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Popcorn chicken Net −1
“We ordered chicken 65 which was served after 30 mins and that was popcorn chicken rather than dry chicken 65. Tasted as fried chicken without spices not even salt.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered chicken 65 which was served after 30 mins and that was popcorn chicken rather than dry chicken 65. Tasted as fried chicken without spices not even salt.”February 2026
Drinks 1
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Banana milkshake Net −1
“Received a banana milkshake which was more like a hot chocolate !!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Received a banana milkshake which was more like a hot chocolate !!”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Earlier. If ordering food, consider the daytime window one reviewer found more reliable: 10AM to 6PM.
Allow Time. Do not rely on a quick delivery; one nearby customer waited over an hour for a 1.7km order.
Confirm Orders. Check that every item is entered before paying, as reviewers reported missing items and orders never punched into the system.
Check Payment. Review your bank notification and bill before leaving; one customer was charged twice for the same order.
Clarify Gravy. For prawns masala, confirm whether you want semi-gravy, since one customer received a much more liquid curry.
Plan the visit
Practical details
e77 Jebel Ali - Lehbab Rd
Al Yufrah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
Multiple recent reviews raise serious concerns about freshness, including illness reported after eating the food.
Long Delays
Delivery and preparation can take far longer than expected, with reports of waits exceeding two hours.
Inconsistent Freshness
Reviews describe stale or reheated food, including hard burger patties and unfresh parata.
Poor Courtesy
A customer reported loud, argumentative behaviour when an incorrect chicken 65 order was challenged.
Price Mismatch
One reviewer said the menu prices did not match the amounts shown in the app.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
18 dhs
king fish with gravy
“I got half of a slice king fish with gravy - 18 dhs”Google review · July 2025
23 dhs
prawns masala
“Prawns masala is again with so much of gravy and 5 pieces of frozen prawns - 23 dhs”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
Seashell Cafeteria & Restaurant Al Ain Road is a cafeteria and restaurant in Al Yufrah 1 with a broad, casual menu. Customers mention breakfast, sandwiches, shawarma, biryani and fried rice, while one review specifically calls the fried rice a household favourite. The business is also described as operating 24x7, which makes it a practical late-night stop when open hours matter.
The strongest positive experiences are tied to eating in or picking up food: a breakfast customer found the food freshly prepared and tasty, while others praised the grill, neat atmosphere and friendly service. There is enough evidence of enjoyable meals to explain why some regulars return, but the experience is uneven. Delivery is the biggest concern.
Reviews repeatedly describe waits of one to three hours, unentered orders, missing items and replacement orders taking another hour. Food quality also varies sharply: customers report flavourless sandwiches, hard reheated-tasting burger patties, unfresh parata and concerns about spoiled food. A few reviews mention illness after eating, so extra caution is sensible for young children and elderly diners.
If you order, consider the 10AM–6PM window mentioned in one review, confirm the order and price before paying, and clarify gravy preferences for seafood dishes. For time-sensitive meals, dining in or collecting may be less frustrating than delivery.