Generous portions
Mandi servings are notably large: two diners were advised to share one, and a portion for three still left leftovers.
Shamla Mandi Restaurant
Deira
Shamla Mandi Restaurant serves Yemeni-style mandi and other Arabic dishes in Deira, with generous portions and quick, friendly service. Reviews especially point to the tender mutton mandi, grilled chicken and family-friendly seating, including outdoor tables and traditional-style areas.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,008 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mandi quality
Reviewers consistently single out tender meat, flavorful rice and well-balanced spices in the mutton and chicken mandi.
Quick service
Several diners report fast service, including food arriving in under 20 minutes on a Saturday evening.
Family seating
You can choose between indoor tables, Arabic-style seating and outdoor dining, with reviews describing the space as kid-friendly.
Value meals
Customers describe the prices as reasonable while still receiving substantial servings and, in some cases, complimentary extras.
Clean setting
Reviews mention a spacious, clean dining room, tidy outdoor seating and clean toilets.
What to Eat at Shamla Mandi 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 Shamla Mandi Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Shamla Mandi 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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Mandi Net +5
“A reliable spot that delivers a quality mandi experience every time.”
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“A reliable spot that delivers a quality mandi experience every time.”February 2026
“Shamla Mandi serves delicious, authentic mandi with flavorful rice and tender meat.”February 2026
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Mutton mandi Net +5
“Tried mutton mandi and was surprised by the good taste and portion they served.”
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“Tried mutton mandi and was surprised by the good taste and portion they served.”September 2024
“Very delicious food and the staff are very fast and polite!!! I recommend this restaurant, mutton mandi is my favorite”March 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Biryani Net +1
“The biryani at Charcoal Grill is absolutely delicious ❤️, rich in flavor and perfectly cooked.”
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“The biryani at Charcoal Grill is absolutely delicious ❤️, rich in flavor and perfectly cooked.”February 2026
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Fatosh salad Net +1
“We love the fatosh salad too.”
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“We love the fatosh salad too.”November 2024
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Fresh and juicy chicken Net +1
“They have fresh and juicy chicken with variety of Arabic dishes which suits also other nationalities like Filipino and African.”
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“They have fresh and juicy chicken with variety of Arabic dishes which suits also other nationalities like Filipino and African.”May 2025
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“We had grilled chicken which was yummy and the flavour was nice, we also had Haneeth rib's, Madfoun chicken was delicious and juicy.”
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“We had grilled chicken which was yummy and the flavour was nice, we also had Haneeth rib's, Madfoun chicken was delicious and juicy.”August 2025
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Grilled sea bass Net +1
“Me and my team were so amazed of the place; it's interior and the color combis were just so perfect and cool, as well as the food that tasted so heavenly specifically the haneeth and grilled sea bass.”
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“Me and my team were so amazed of the place; it's interior and the color combis were just so perfect and cool, as well as the food that tasted so heavenly specifically the haneeth and grilled sea bass.”October 2024
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Haneeth Net +1
“Me and my team were so amazed of the place; it's interior and the color combis were just so perfect and cool, as well as the food that tasted so heavenly specifically the haneeth and grilled sea bass.”
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“Me and my team were so amazed of the place; it's interior and the color combis were just so perfect and cool, as well as the food that tasted so heavenly specifically the haneeth and grilled sea bass.”October 2024
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Haneeth rib's Net +1
“We had grilled chicken which was yummy and the flavour was nice, we also had Haneeth rib's, Madfoun chicken was delicious and juicy.”
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“We had grilled chicken which was yummy and the flavour was nice, we also had Haneeth rib's, Madfoun chicken was delicious and juicy.”August 2025
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Laban aryan Net +1
“The Laban Aryan was refreshing and nice. The service by the staff, Quen, was excellent.”
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“The Laban Aryan was refreshing and nice. The service by the staff, Quen, was excellent.”August 2025
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Madbhi Net +1
“Excellent customer service, good food and they served fresh meat especially the Madbhi.. Special thanks to all the staff of Shamla Restaurant! Highly recommended👌🙏”
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“Excellent customer service, good food and they served fresh meat especially the Madbhi.. Special thanks to all the staff of Shamla Restaurant! Highly recommended👌🙏”January 2025
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Madfoun chicken Net +1
“We had grilled chicken which was yummy and the flavour was nice, we also had Haneeth rib's, Madfoun chicken was delicious and juicy.”
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“We had grilled chicken which was yummy and the flavour was nice, we also had Haneeth rib's, Madfoun chicken was delicious and juicy.”August 2025
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Madhbi rice Net +1
“Danushka 🇱🇰 who treated us better way and polite♥️ Evenryone should go and had their amazing Madhbi Rice with great taste .Good luck Team🩵”
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“Danushka 🇱🇰 who treated us better way and polite♥️ Evenryone should go and had their amazing Madhbi Rice with great taste .Good luck Team🩵”January 2025
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Mandi with soup Net +1
“We ordered mandi with soup, salad, luqaimat and watermelon. All for 30dhs.”
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“We ordered mandi with soup, salad, luqaimat and watermelon. All for 30dhs.”January 2025
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Meat mandi Net +1
“The meat mandi is sooo good. You wouldnt want to stop eating. Ahmed is very nice, very keen and very accomodating.”
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“The meat mandi is sooo good. You wouldnt want to stop eating. Ahmed is very nice, very keen and very accomodating.”October 2025
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Perfectly grilled chicken Net +1
“Shamla Mandi is my go-to spot when I want perfectly grilled chicken 🍗 The portions are generous, the food is always well cooked, and the customer service is truly top-notch.”
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“Shamla Mandi is my go-to spot when I want perfectly grilled chicken 🍗 The portions are generous, the food is always well cooked, and the customer service is truly top-notch.”March 2026
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Luqaimat Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Ps: we got free lukimat and tea. So thoughtful and tasty. Definately will come back again next time.”
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“Ps: we got free lukimat and tea. So thoughtful and tasty. Definately will come back again next time.”January 2025
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Morrocan tea Net +1
“I really recommend Morrocan tea !”
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“I really recommend Morrocan tea !”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Share portions. For two diners, consider starting with one mandi: a reviewer said it was enough alongside soup, salad, luqaimat and watermelon.
Ask for rice. If you want more rice, ask: one reviewer says an extra serving of mandi rice was provided free.
Try outdoors. Outdoor seating was described as especially enjoyable in winter, when the weather is cooler.
Check delivery. For delivery, double-check the order contents and keep an alternative contact route in mind after one reported mismatch and an unhelpful phone number.
Plan the visit
Practical details
D89
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
No shisha
One regular diner wished the restaurant had a shisha area.
Order mismatch
A Deliveroo customer received items different from the order and said the listed contact number was not working.
Uneven sides
One review found the side portions insufficient and the luqaimat unsatisfying, despite the main serving being very large.
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The Bottom Line
Shamla Mandi is a Deira restaurant built around mandi, with mutton mandi, chicken mandi, kebabs and other Arabic dishes among the orders reviewers mention. The strongest pattern is generous food: two diners were told one mandi would be enough, while another group said a platter served at least three people. Tender meat and flavorful rice are recurring highlights.
Service is another reason people return. Reviews describe quick, friendly attention, with one Saturday evening meal arriving in under 20 minutes. The setting is spacious and clean, and families can choose indoor tables, Arabic-style seating or outdoor dining.
The outdoor area is especially appealing in cooler winter weather, while another review found the atmosphere peaceful enough for a relaxed meal. Prices are generally described as reasonable. One dated review reported mandi with soup, salad, luqaimat and watermelon for 30dhs.
Complimentary tea, dessert or luqaimat also appear in several accounts, though one diner found the side portions lacking and the luqaimat unsatisfying. If ordering through Deliveroo, check the contents carefully: one customer received items different from the order and said the contact number was not working. There is also no shisha area, according to a reviewer.