Fresh Simit
Freshly baked simit and pastries are a recurring breakfast highlight.
Simit Sarayi
Barsha Heights
Simit Sarayi is a Turkish restaurant in Barsha Heights for fresh simit, Turkish breakfast and coffee. Reviews also highlight dishes such as menemen and Iskender, plus a calm outdoor setting with lake views mentioned by customers at the Meadows Village branch.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
200 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Turkish Coffee
Turkish coffee is repeatedly praised, with one visit pairing it with Turkish delight.
Outdoor Views
The outdoor seating is described as calming, with shade and sun and a lake view at the Meadows Village branch.
Family Friendly
Reviews describe a comfortable atmosphere for families, including a family-friendly setting and spacious indoor and outdoor areas.
Breakfast Choice
The breakfast menu includes Turkish favourites such as menemen, and customers describe it as broad and reasonably priced.
Baklava Dessert
Baklava with ice cream is one of the bakery items customers specifically enjoyed.
Quick Service
Several recent reviews mention food arriving quickly alongside friendly service.
What to Eat at Simit Sarayi 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 Simit Sarayi, 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 Simit Sarayi got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Baklava with ice cream Net +2
“Great bakery love the taste especially the baklava with ice cream”
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“Great bakery love the taste especially the baklava with ice cream”March 2025
“We tried tomato soup, fresh simit, appetizer plate, baklava with ice cream and Turkish lokum. Very thanks to Chef Cenap for delicious food!”January 2025
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Burger Net +2
“Great food, even the non Turkish such as the burger was amazing.”
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“Great food, even the non Turkish such as the burger was amazing.”March 2024
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Kaymac Net +2
“Tried their Turkish breakfast, coffe and kaymac which tasted really delicios. Would visit again.”
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“Tried their Turkish breakfast, coffe and kaymac which tasted really delicios. Would visit again.”November 2024
“Very nice Breakfast and I loved the Kaymak and honey... Thank you Joan 🌺”November 2024
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Turkish breakfast Net +2
“Its very nice restaurant with a very nice stuff , i would like to thank miss Liezle because she made my day she was very nice and helpful, i loved the turkish breakfast it was very nice and delicious 🥰 for sure i will come back again thank you simit Saray”
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“Its very nice restaurant with a very nice stuff , i would like to thank miss Liezle because she made my day she was very nice and helpful, i loved the turkish breakfast it was very nice and delicious 🥰 for sure i will come back again thank you simit Saray”December 2024
“Tried their Turkish breakfast, coffe and kaymac which tasted really delicios. Would visit again.”November 2024
Honorable mentions (24)
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Ali nazik Net +1
“Food is typically amazing, Ali Nazik done differently, minced meet kebab”
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“Food is typically amazing, Ali Nazik done differently, minced meet kebab”January 2026
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Appetizer plate Net +1
“We tried tomato soup, fresh simit, appetizer plate, baklava with ice cream and Turkish lokum. Very thanks to Chef Cenap for delicious food!”
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“We tried tomato soup, fresh simit, appetizer plate, baklava with ice cream and Turkish lokum. Very thanks to Chef Cenap for delicious food!”January 2025
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Borek cheese Net +1
“Borek Cheese 6/10”
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“Borek Cheese 6/10”December 2025
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Borek potato Net +1
“Borek Potato 7/10”
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“Borek Potato 7/10”December 2025
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Burger made with simit bun Net +1
“Don’t miss out on the menemen (turkish shakshooka) and the burger made with simit bun *drools*”
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“Don’t miss out on the menemen (turkish shakshooka) and the burger made with simit bun *drools*”December 2023
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Classic simit Net +1
“And of course, don't miss the classic simit. it was definitely my favorite!”
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“And of course, don't miss the classic simit. it was definitely my favorite!”May 2026
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Eggs with mushroom and tomoatoes Net +1
“The eggs with mushroom and tomoatoes was good. The taste was excellent.”
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“The eggs with mushroom and tomoatoes was good. The taste was excellent.”November 2022
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Fresh cookies Net +1
“They even baked fresh cookies for us and served the most delicious tea. Truly a lovely and memorable food 🥰”
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“They even baked fresh cookies for us and served the most delicious tea. Truly a lovely and memorable food 🥰”April 2026
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Fresh simit Net +1
“We tried tomato soup, fresh simit, appetizer plate, baklava with ice cream and Turkish lokum. Very thanks to Chef Cenap for delicious food!”
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“We tried tomato soup, fresh simit, appetizer plate, baklava with ice cream and Turkish lokum. Very thanks to Chef Cenap for delicious food!”January 2025
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Grilled chicken breast Net +1
“Grilled chicken breast was awsome, and Kofta with cheses is so special, with grilled vegitables on the side is just perfect.”
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“Grilled chicken breast was awsome, and Kofta with cheses is so special, with grilled vegitables on the side is just perfect.”January 2026
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Hummus appetizer Net +1
“The food at this restaurant is solid. Had a shish tawouk plate and a hummus appetizer for a reasonable price and it tasted like a very high end restaurant.”
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“The food at this restaurant is solid. Had a shish tawouk plate and a hummus appetizer for a reasonable price and it tasted like a very high end restaurant.”July 2026
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Iftar Net +1
“We came for iftar during Ramadan. I must say it was one of the best things I ate in Dubai from quality and taste. Exceptional and very friendly as staff some also fasting but everyone served fast and great. Thank you so much for that iftar.”
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“We came for iftar during Ramadan. I must say it was one of the best things I ate in Dubai from quality and taste. Exceptional and very friendly as staff some also fasting but everyone served fast and great. Thank you so much for that iftar.”March 2025
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Ismender Net +1
“Amazing good -ismender was delicious- and very warm service.”
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“Amazing good -ismender was delicious- and very warm service.”April 2026
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Kofta with cheses Net +1
“Grilled chicken breast was awsome, and Kofta with cheses is so special, with grilled vegitables on the side is just perfect.”
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“Grilled chicken breast was awsome, and Kofta with cheses is so special, with grilled vegitables on the side is just perfect.”January 2026
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Lentil soup Net +1
“The lentil soup was especially delicious—rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.”
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“The lentil soup was especially delicious—rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.”April 2026
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Menemen Net +1
“Don’t miss out on the menemen (turkish shakshooka) and the burger made with simit bun *drools*”
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“Don’t miss out on the menemen (turkish shakshooka) and the burger made with simit bun *drools*”December 2023
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Minced meet kebab Net +1
“Food is typically amazing, Ali Nazik done differently, minced meet kebab”
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“Food is typically amazing, Ali Nazik done differently, minced meet kebab”January 2026
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Pizza Net +1
“we ordered Pizza its just waw!!”
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“we ordered Pizza its just waw!!”April 2023
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Ramadan iftar Net +1
“Best Ramadan Iftar ever”
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“Best Ramadan Iftar ever”March 2025
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Shish tawouk plate Net +1
“The food at this restaurant is solid. Had a shish tawouk plate and a hummus appetizer for a reasonable price and it tasted like a very high end restaurant.”
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“The food at this restaurant is solid. Had a shish tawouk plate and a hummus appetizer for a reasonable price and it tasted like a very high end restaurant.”July 2026
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Simit kashkaval Net +1
“Simit Kashkaval 7/10”
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“Simit Kashkaval 7/10”December 2025
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Tomato soup Net +1
“We tried tomato soup, fresh simit, appetizer plate, baklava with ice cream and Turkish lokum. Very thanks to Chef Cenap for delicious food!”
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“We tried tomato soup, fresh simit, appetizer plate, baklava with ice cream and Turkish lokum. Very thanks to Chef Cenap for delicious food!”January 2025
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Trilece cake Net +1
“Trilece Cake 8/10 🔥”
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“Trilece Cake 8/10 🔥”December 2025
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Turkish lokum Net +1
“We tried tomato soup, fresh simit, appetizer plate, baklava with ice cream and Turkish lokum. Very thanks to Chef Cenap for delicious food!”
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Review excerpts
“We tried tomato soup, fresh simit, appetizer plate, baklava with ice cream and Turkish lokum. Very thanks to Chef Cenap for delicious food!”January 2025
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Turkish coffee Net +4
“Had a quick breakfast there and it was truly delightful from the warm welcome of the staff to the new seating area which is super comfortable to the freshly basked simit and pastry the place is worth it.. they even have Turkish music to compete the best dine in experience 👌🏻 the prices are also very reasonable and the Turkish coffee comes with a piece of Turkish delights. I told you it’s a delightful place. 😋”
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“Had a quick breakfast there and it was truly delightful from the warm welcome of the staff to the new seating area which is super comfortable to the freshly basked simit and pastry the place is worth it.. they even have Turkish music to compete the best dine in experience 👌🏻 the prices are also very reasonable and the Turkish coffee comes with a piece of Turkish delights. I told you it’s a delightful place. 😋”May 2023
“Their Turkish coffee is better than some fancy brands.”December 2024
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Turkish tea Net +1
“Great taste and fast service! Simit Sarayı is a cozy place where we enjoy the view over brunch or just drinking some Turkish tea.”
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“Great taste and fast service! Simit Sarayı is a cozy place where we enjoy the view over brunch or just drinking some Turkish tea.”January 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Cheese plater Net −1
“The portion of the cheese plater was shocking. You charge a lot for almost nothing. The value for moeny is low.”
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“The portion of the cheese plater was shocking. You charge a lot for almost nothing. The value for moeny is low.”November 2022
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Grilled halloumi simit Net −1
“I came for a breakfast and ordered a grilled halloumi simit with a potato and spinach rolls with tea for almost 70 aed (20 usd). I believe they should enhance the overall experience, freshness of food, and price. To be fair the food was okay but not so fresh and justified with the overall experience and price.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I came for a breakfast and ordered a grilled halloumi simit with a potato and spinach rolls with tea for almost 70 aed (20 usd). I believe they should enhance the overall experience, freshness of food, and price. To be fair the food was okay but not so fresh and justified with the overall experience and price.”November 2023
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Potato and spinach rolls Net −1
“I came for a breakfast and ordered a grilled halloumi simit with a potato and spinach rolls with tea for almost 70 aed (20 usd). I believe they should enhance the overall experience, freshness of food, and price. To be fair the food was okay but not so fresh and justified with the overall experience and price.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I came for a breakfast and ordered a grilled halloumi simit with a potato and spinach rolls with tea for almost 70 aed (20 usd). I believe they should enhance the overall experience, freshness of food, and price. To be fair the food was okay but not so fresh and justified with the overall experience and price.”November 2023
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Simit feta Net −1
“Simit Feta 5/10”
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Critical review excerpts
“Simit Feta 5/10”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Hours. If you want breakfast dishes, check the serving hours first: one review says breakfast ends at 1pm.
Check Bill. Confirm whether Turkish coffee is included before ordering breakfast; one guest was charged for a second coffee.
Order Simit. For a first visit, try the classic simit, which one customer called their favourite on a first Turkish-food experience.
Try Menemen. Menemen is a useful breakfast pick: a customer described it as Turkish shakshooka and recommended it alongside the simit-bun burger.
Choose Outdoors. For a quieter meal, consider outdoor seating; reviews mention both shade and sun and a calming view.
Compare Portions. If value matters, ask about portion size before ordering platters, since one review found the cheese platter surprisingly small.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Emaar Dubai Meadows Mall
Al Thanyah Fourth, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Menu Clarity
A breakfast menu wording issue led one customer to be charged for a second coffee after reading “open tea or Turkish coffee.”
Breakfast Hours
Breakfast was unavailable after 1pm, and a request for sucuk and menemen at 2pm was declined.
Price Concerns
One customer felt the pricing was high, paying almost 70 AED for a simit, rolls and tea breakfast.
Slow Service
An earlier visit reported very slow service, with the table needing to request each item from the waiters.
Availability
An opening-period review said some menu items were unavailable and the cheese platter portion felt too small for its price.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
almost 70 aed
grilled halloumi simit with a potato and spinach rolls with tea
“I came for a breakfast and ordered a grilled halloumi simit with a potato and spinach rolls with tea for almost 70 aed (20 usd)”Google review · November 2023
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The Bottom Line
Simit Sarayi in Barsha Heights is a Turkish restaurant and café centred on breakfast, bakery items and familiar Turkish dishes. You can order fresh simit and pastries, menemen, Turkish coffee, kaymak with honey, lentil soup or Iskender. Baklava with ice cream is another clearly mentioned favourite.
The atmosphere is a strong part of the appeal. Reviews describe a cosy, quiet setting that works for families, while outdoor tables are praised for shade, sun and a calming lake view at the Meadows Village branch. Service is often warm and attentive, and several customers mention food arriving quickly.
The restaurant also has a broader menu than strictly Turkish dishes; burgers and pizza receive positive comments too. There are a few practical cautions. Breakfast was reported to finish at 1pm, so a late breakfast request for sucuk and menemen was declined.
Check the wording of breakfast inclusions as well: one customer understood “open tea or Turkish coffee” to include both and was charged for an extra coffee. Value opinions vary, with one guest paying almost 70 AED for a grilled halloumi simit, potato and spinach rolls, and tea, while others describe the prices as reasonable. Reviews also refer to different branches, so outdoor views and menu details may vary by location.