Grilled dishes
Grills are repeatedly praised, including meat shawarma, mixed grill, chicken grill and mutton grilled dishes.
Siekh Mashwy Restaurant سيخ مشوي
Deira
Siekh Mashwy is an Egyptian restaurant in Deira serving Egyptian and Arabic dishes, with a menu that reviewers return to for grilled food and mezze. Customers also mention the warm family atmosphere, elegant decor and desserts such as handmade ice cream and kunafa.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
693 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hummus trio
The trio hummus is a standout mezze choice, described as full of flavour and especially memorable.
Egyptian specialities
Reviewers specifically enjoyed trying stuffed pigeon, a distinctive Egyptian dish that was new to at least one diner.
Desserts
Dessert options include well-liked kunafa, basbosa and homemade ice cream with flavours including bubble gum, chocolate with nuts and lotus.
Family setting
One review describes it as a family place with a tranquil environment, and another says children enjoyed the Arabic dishes.
Clean decor
Customers mention an elegant or outstanding interior, warm ambience, cleanliness and attractive tableware.
Reasonable value
Several diners found the prices acceptable or reasonable compared with the food quality.
What to Eat at Siekh Mashwy Restaurant سيخ مشوي 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 Siekh Mashwy Restaurant سيخ مشوي, 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 Siekh Mashwy Restaurant سيخ مشوي got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Ice cream Net +2
“Appetizers are tasty and the ice cream is so good in terms of taste and presentation.. helpful and kind staff.. a nice experience.”
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“Appetizers are tasty and the ice cream is so good in terms of taste and presentation.. helpful and kind staff.. a nice experience.”October 2021
“The desserts are a must try especially the ice cream which is home made. My kids loved the bubble gum flavor and we all enjoyed the chocolate which had nuts inside and the lotus flavor was lovely too.”November 2021
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Kunafa Net +2
“The food in the buffet was really very good The dessert kunafa and om ali and fruit was good Balah al sham etc tasted old and dry I would come back”
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“The food in the buffet was really very good The dessert kunafa and om ali and fruit was good Balah al sham etc tasted old and dry I would come back”May 2022
“Mushroom Soup, Sujuk, Grills and Kunafa.. I didnt regret for any choice, all were delicious.”November 2021
Honorable mentions (19)
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Basbosa Net +1
“We really loved the basbosa and the welcome soup.”
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“We really loved the basbosa and the welcome soup.”December 2021
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Cheesed grilled corn Net +1
“Food was really good, great experience and service. Must try their meat shawarma sandwich, cheesed grilled corn and eggplant beef sajiyyeh.”
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“Food was really good, great experience and service. Must try their meat shawarma sandwich, cheesed grilled corn and eggplant beef sajiyyeh.”October 2021
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Eggplant beef sajiyyeh Net +1
“Food was really good, great experience and service. Must try their meat shawarma sandwich, cheesed grilled corn and eggplant beef sajiyyeh.”
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“Food was really good, great experience and service. Must try their meat shawarma sandwich, cheesed grilled corn and eggplant beef sajiyyeh.”October 2021
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Fattoush salad Net +1
“Amazing restaurant! So delicious! I recommend the Rosted Lamb leg and Fattoush salad. Thank you”
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“Amazing restaurant! So delicious! I recommend the Rosted Lamb leg and Fattoush salad. Thank you”December 2021
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Hummus trio Net +1
“The bread was hot from the oven and the hummus trio was full of flavours.”
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“The bread was hot from the oven and the hummus trio was full of flavours.”December 2021
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Kibbeh Net +1
“Really enjoyed the kibbeh, it had lovely flavors and was different from the normal kibbeh that I have ever tasted.”
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“Really enjoyed the kibbeh, it had lovely flavors and was different from the normal kibbeh that I have ever tasted.”November 2021
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Meat shawarma sandwich Net +1
“Food was really good, great experience and service. Must try their meat shawarma sandwich, cheesed grilled corn and eggplant beef sajiyyeh.”
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“Food was really good, great experience and service. Must try their meat shawarma sandwich, cheesed grilled corn and eggplant beef sajiyyeh.”October 2021
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Mix grill Net +1
“The food is very tasty especially the mix grill and the place has a cozy ambiance and the staff is very cooperative I recommend that you come try for your self.”
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“The food is very tasty especially the mix grill and the place has a cozy ambiance and the staff is very cooperative I recommend that you come try for your self.”October 2021
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Mushroom soup Net +1
“Mushroom Soup, Sujuk, Grills and Kunafa.. I didnt regret for any choice, all were delicious.”
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“Mushroom Soup, Sujuk, Grills and Kunafa.. I didnt regret for any choice, all were delicious.”November 2021
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Mutton grilled Net +1
“Elegant design, staff culturrd & most important mutton grilled state of the art. Steak to be added to the menu will be great”
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“Elegant design, staff culturrd & most important mutton grilled state of the art. Steak to be added to the menu will be great”October 2021
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Om ali Net +1
“The food in the buffet was really very good The dessert kunafa and om ali and fruit was good Balah al sham etc tasted old and dry I would come back”
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“The food in the buffet was really very good The dessert kunafa and om ali and fruit was good Balah al sham etc tasted old and dry I would come back”May 2022
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Pigeon Net +1
“It’s really tasty and the Pigeon which I never been knew it”
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“It’s really tasty and the Pigeon which I never been knew it”October 2021
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Rosted lamb leg Net +1
“Amazing restaurant! So delicious! I recommend the Rosted Lamb leg and Fattoush salad. Thank you”
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“Amazing restaurant! So delicious! I recommend the Rosted Lamb leg and Fattoush salad. Thank you”December 2021
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Shawarma chicken Net +1
“We tried shawarma chicken and siekh mashyw grill chicken and they were amazing.”
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“We tried shawarma chicken and siekh mashyw grill chicken and they were amazing.”December 2021
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Shawerma Net +1
“Very nice and clean restaurant,lovely staff❤️❤️ and delicious shawerma They have very good food especially grilled one❤️”
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“Very nice and clean restaurant,lovely staff❤️❤️ and delicious shawerma They have very good food especially grilled one❤️”February 2022
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Siekh mashyw grill chicken Net +1
“We tried shawarma chicken and siekh mashyw grill chicken and they were amazing.”
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“We tried shawarma chicken and siekh mashyw grill chicken and they were amazing.”December 2021
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Stuffed pigeon Net +1
“It's our first time to try a stuffed pigeon and it was very tasty. Definitely we will come back to this place as all the foods that they served were made of excellence. Worth to visit the place.”
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“It's our first time to try a stuffed pigeon and it was very tasty. Definitely we will come back to this place as all the foods that they served were made of excellence. Worth to visit the place.”November 2021
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Sujuk Net +1
“Mushroom Soup, Sujuk, Grills and Kunafa.. I didnt regret for any choice, all were delicious.”
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“Mushroom Soup, Sujuk, Grills and Kunafa.. I didnt regret for any choice, all were delicious.”November 2021
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Trio hummus Net +1
“Food is extraordinary. Fresh salad, grills cooked to perfection, trio hummus is out of this world. Highly recommended.”
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“Food is extraordinary. Fresh salad, grills cooked to perfection, trio hummus is out of this world. Highly recommended.”May 2022
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Tea with ment Net +1
“From the best restaurants that you can eat in ecpcially the salad and the tea with ment .”
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“From the best restaurants that you can eat in ecpcially the salad and the tea with ment .”November 2021
What to Avoid (2)
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Balah al sham Net −1
“The food in the buffet was really very good The dessert kunafa and om ali and fruit was good Balah al sham etc tasted old and dry I would come back”
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“The food in the buffet was really very good The dessert kunafa and om ali and fruit was good Balah al sham etc tasted old and dry I would come back”May 2022
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Mixed grill Net −1
“Service was very bad and slow… After waiting for ling they gave mixed grill which was cold… They dint know what was available when we wer ordering…we went on 8th of October..”
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“Service was very bad and slow… After waiting for ling they gave mixed grill which was cold… They dint know what was available when we wer ordering…we went on 8th of October..”October 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check freshness. If choosing the buffet, check that dishes are being replenished; one 4.30 pm visit found several empty trays.
Allow time. Build in extra time for service, since one customer waited over 30 minutes for dessert after several reminders.
Try grills. Grilled dishes are a strong starting point, with one reviewer calling the food fresh, tasty and especially good across the grill menu.
Order mezze. Add the trio hummus to the table if you enjoy mezze; a reviewer found it especially full of flavour.
Save room. Leave space for dessert, particularly the homemade ice cream, which comes in flavours including bubble gum, chocolate with nuts and lotus.
Check comfort. If you are sensitive to indoor temperature, check the air conditioning before settling in, as one buffet diner found it terrible.
Plan the visit
Practical details
مطعم سيخ مشوي - Abraj Al Mamzar Block A - Siekh Mashwy Restaurant
Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow service
Some visits involved long waits, including a dessert delayed for more than 30 minutes despite repeated reminders.
Cold food
One diner received a cold mixed grill after waiting a long time.
Buffet gaps
A buffet review found some dishes empty at 4.30 pm and not replaced after the waiter was informed.
Air conditioning
One diner found the indoor air conditioning terrible.
Review pressure
A customer said waiters repeatedly asked the table to post a Google review during the meal.
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The Bottom Line
Siekh Mashwy is an Egyptian restaurant in Deira where the clearest draw is the food: reviewers mention well-cooked grills, the trio hummus, stuffed pigeon and a broad buffet during iftar. The menu also includes chicken and meat shawarma, roasted lamb leg, kibbeh and Arabic dishes that one family said their children enjoyed. The dining room gets positive comments for its elegant design, warm atmosphere, cleanliness and attractive cutlery.
Several reviews describe it as comfortable for family meals, while a serving robot was an unusual part of one diner’s experience. Homemade ice cream, kunafa, basbosa and om ali give the meal a strong dessert finish; the ice cream is noted for flavours such as bubble gum, chocolate with nuts and lotus. Value is another plus, with diners calling the prices reasonable or acceptable for the quality.
Service, however, is not entirely consistent. Some customers report friendly, attentive staff, but others describe confusion, a cold mixed grill and a dessert delayed more than 30 minutes. 30 pm, with poor air conditioning indoors.
If you choose the buffet, it is worth checking replenishment and comfort early.