Smorrebrod Al Qouz

Smorrebrod Al Qouz

Al Quoz

Smorrebrod Al Qouz is a cosy Scandinavian restaurant in Al Quoz, tucked inside the Hungarian Games venue. Come for open rye-bread sandwiches, Swedish meatballs and bakery treats such as semlor, then stay for board games in a relaxed, homely setting.

Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
116 ratings
5★
59%
4★
19%
3★
6%
2★
4%
1★
11%

Source: Google Maps

The Good Stuff

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Authentic dishes

The Copenhagen Smörebröd with marinated roast beef, rye bread, potato salad, capers and roasted onions was called fresh, flavorful and authentic.

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Meatballs

Swedish meatballs are a reliable favourite, with one family praising their seasoning and generous portion.

Let's go!

What to Eat at Smorrebrod Al Qouz

These items at Smorrebrod Al Qouz got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

  1. 5 Lovely smørrebrød Net +1
    “We savored the "5 Lovely SMØRREBRØD" selection, each bursting with rich flavors and impeccable presentation.”
  2. Brunch at home sandwich Net +1
    “And we took brunch at home sandwich . Also really appriciated !”
  3. Chocolate balls Net +1
    “Lovely. If you are fan of Scandinavia then you should consider tasting their open sandwiches. I've ordered online, actually via whatsapp messages. They have amazing weekend brunch (delivery and takeaway as well) which includes 5 different open sandwiches for the price of 119 aed. Try their homemade potato salad and chocolate balls - amazing! Highly recommended!”
  4. Copenhagen smörebröd Net +1
    “I tried the Copenhagen Smörebröd with marinated roast beef on rye bread, potato salad, capers, and roasted onions — it was fresh, flavorful, and really authentic.”
  5. Dream of truffles Net +1
    “Really cool place. The Dream of Truffles are an absolute MUST!”
  6. Home made meatballs Net +1
    “Very good quality of food. Home made meatballs at its best. Very good value for money.”
  7. Homemade potato salad Net +1
    “Lovely. If you are fan of Scandinavia then you should consider tasting their open sandwiches. I've ordered online, actually via whatsapp messages. They have amazing weekend brunch (delivery and takeaway as well) which includes 5 different open sandwiches for the price of 119 aed. Try their homemade potato salad and chocolate balls - amazing! Highly recommended!”
  8. Marinated skagen Net +1
    “Skagen sandwich and marinated skagen was great.!”
  9. Princess cake Net +1
    “Ordered a princess cake , fantastic !!!”
  10. Salmon Net +1
    “The salmon was fresh and the mash potatoes were creamy and perfect! The lemon sauce WAS exceptional.”
Honorable mentions (4)
  1. Sandwich Net +1
    “We Love the Sandwich especially the shrimp one!”
  2. Skagen sandwich Net +1
    “Skagen sandwich and marinated skagen was great.!”
  3. Smørrebrød canapé Net +1
    “The food, too, was a delightful journey! The first bite of the SMØRREBRØD Canapé transported us straight to Oslo with its authentic Norse vibe.”
  4. The shrimp one Net +1
    “We Love the Sandwich especially the shrimp one!”
What to Avoid (10)

Food 10

  1. Cinnamon buns Net −1
    “We ordered cinnamon buns with the same order (and they came with the first delivery and were quite ok). Albeit a little bit on the dry side, these were consumed but they were not good enough to bring the entire experience from a 1 start to 2 star.”
  2. Cinnamon roll Net −1
    “Really good a hidden gem literally its in thr middle of Industrial area ordered there cinnamon roll not good she warmed in microwave and went hard 😳 very slow service waited over an hour for our food and we where the only ones there”
  3. Dill cured salmon Net −1
    “We now had the salmon in hand but now came the next surprise. The flavor (and to a certain extent the colouring) of the dish. It was bland, watery and the taste of salmon - if any - was totally overpowered by the dill. Admittedly, we had ordered dill cured salmon, but despite having had kilos and kilos of this type of salmon in my life, I have never tasted something as lame as this. Very poor excuse of cured salmon. This was supposed to be our starter for guests, but we quickly had to make alternative plans. It was uneatable and unfortunately, and I am sorry to say, it all ended up in the bin.”
  4. Gifflar Net −1
    “Decent not great. Overpriced. The marzipan on the cake was not the right texture, it tasted ok. Gifflar were not good they were too sweet and tasted like yeast.”
  5. Pizza Net −1
    “We were alone with kids. It took them 40 min to bring us a pizza which was not even cooked properly ! We asked for the pizza to be put back in the oven to cook the bottom part. 15 min later, still not cooked. They did not know how to properly use the oven for pizza purpose.”
  6. Prawns Net −1
    “I will never go back to this place. I have eaten in hundreds of places in Dubai. All food in Dubai is generally of the highest quality, but this place is the worst. Prawns and fish are not fresh so had to stop halfway through because I felt sick at the thought of the tasteless food. The prawns were warm because they had been thawed with hot water. If you are from Scandinavia and expect quality of fish don't go here. If you are OK with average it's in general fine.”
  7. Queen shrimp on ryebread Net −1
    “We did order the Queen shrimp on ryebread and a shooting star on rye bread. The fish and eggs were tasteless and not fresh. The shrimps were even a little warm because they have been defrosted with hot water :-( Plus the portion was very little! You don’t get much food for the money.”
  8. Semla Net −1
    “Recently, we held an early celebration for Swedish Day at our office and placed an order for Semla. Unfortunately, the bread was quite hard and did not seem freshly baked :( , unlike the quality we experienced with last year’s delivery.”
  9. Shooting star on rye bread Net −1
    “We did order the Queen shrimp on ryebread and a shooting star on rye bread. The fish and eggs were tasteless and not fresh. The shrimps were even a little warm because they have been defrosted with hot water :-( Plus the portion was very little! You don’t get much food for the money.”
  10. Shrimps Net −1
    “We did order the Queen shrimp on ryebread and a shooting star on rye bread. The fish and eggs were tasteless and not fresh. The shrimps were even a little warm because they have been defrosted with hot water :-( Plus the portion was very little! You don’t get much food for the money.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Allow time. Avoid visiting in a rush: multiple reviews mention long waits, including about 70 minutes for food.

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Find Hungarian Games. Look for the Hungarian Games venue rather than obvious restaurant signage; the café is inside it.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz - Dubai
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
Mon9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tue9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wed9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thu9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sun9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Several diners reported waits of 40–70 minutes, so this is not a good choice when you need a quick meal.

Delivery errors

Delivery orders have arrived late or with the wrong items, including a lunch order that was 60 minutes late without warning.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

119 aed

weekend brunch which includes 5 different open sandwiches

“They have amazing weekend brunch (delivery and takeaway as well) which includes 5 different open sandwiches for the price of 119 aed”
Google review · April 2020
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The Bottom Line

Smorrebrod Al Qouz is a small Scandinavian restaurant inside the Hungarian Games venue in Al Quoz. It is worth considering if you want open rye-bread sandwiches, Swedish meatballs, semlor or other Scandinavian bakery treats in a relaxed setting rather than a polished hotel restaurant. The Copenhagen Smörebröd with marinated roast beef, potato salad, capers and roasted onions received particular praise, as did the generous Swedish meatballs.

The atmosphere is a big part of the appeal. Reviews describe the café as cosy, homely and family-friendly, with board games available alongside food and drinks. It can work well for a leisurely afternoon, and the weekend brunch is another draw: one customer mentioned five different open sandwiches, with delivery and takeaway also available.

Parking initially confused one visitor, who later found spaces directly in front of the café. Plan for patience. Slow service appears repeatedly, with reported waits ranging from 40 minutes to around 70 minutes, and delivery reviews include late or incorrect orders.

Food quality is not entirely consistent either: some diners describe fresh, homemade cooking, while others were disappointed by cured salmon, pastries or pizza. The entrance can be tricky to spot, so look for Hungarian Games. Prices also attract criticism, particularly for Scandinavian candy, and the café may suit an unhurried visit more than a quick lunch.

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