SPICY CAFE MANDI & GRILL AL QUSAIS

SPICY CAFE MANDI & GRILL AL QUSAIS

Al Qusais

Restaurant Open now 0 501 159 326

Spicy Cafe Mandi & Grill is a casual mandi-focused restaurant in Al Qusais, with grilled dishes and South Asian-influenced flavours. Reviews point especially to the tender mutton mandi and richly seasoned Spicy Special Madbee, alongside complimentary desserts such as luqaimat and kunafa.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,537 ratings
5★
83%
4★
11%
3★
2%
2★
1%
1★
3%

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The Good Stuff

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Mandi Rice

Mandi rice can be replenished, which is useful when sharing a meal or ordering a generous meat portion.

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Tender Mutton

The half mutton mandi was described as exceptionally soft, tender and full of flavour.

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What to Eat at SPICY CAFE MANDI & GRILL AL QUSAIS

These items at SPICY CAFE MANDI & GRILL AL QUSAIS got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

  1. Fish mandi Net +3
    “The Fish Mandi was absolutely delicious, with perfectly cooked fish that was fresh, tender, and full of flavor.”
  2. Chicken mandi Net +2
    “Tried the chicken mandi from this lovely place, and wow it was heaven on a plate...”
  3. Hammour mandi Net +2
    “Amazing food and service quality for very reasonable price , I had the Hammour Mandi and it was delicious, shout out to Adjay who’s been great and very nice serving our table.. food came really fast too!”
  4. Special spicy madbee Net +2
    “We had their special spicy madbee. Really awesome.”
  5. Spicy special madhbi Net +2
    “The spicy special madhbi i like the most”
Honorable mentions (22)
  1. Kunafa Net +1
    “The food was excellent – we tried the Mutton Haneeth, Beef Mandi, and their signature Kunafa, and everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The Kunafa, especially, is a must-try.”
  2. Luqmath Net +1
    “Loved the luqmath at the end! And great value for the price. Also the atmosphere at spicy Cafe also really good.”
  3. Arabic dumplings Net +1
    “The Arabic dumplings were a pleasant surprise, and Sulaiman served us really well — friendly and attentive.”
  4. Arabic mandi Net +1
    “I ate Arabic Mandi, so delicious and so satisfied. The ambience and service is very nice.”
  5. Beef mandi Net +1
    “The food was excellent – we tried the Mutton Haneeth, Beef Mandi, and their signature Kunafa, and everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
  6. Charcoal mandi Net +1
    “We tried the charcoal mandi and chicken Murgh Mussallam, and everything was absolutely perfect at Spicy Cafe Mandi & Grill.”
  7. Chicken charcoal mandi Net +1
    “We ordered the fish mandi and chicken charcoal mandi. It was delicious. The rice was very well done. The service was fine. Very busy even on weekdays after midnight. Surely the food is great.”
  8. Chicken masala Net +1
    “Highly recommend the Honey Mandi at Spicy Cafe! The soup starter was a great start and the mandi was flavorful especially when paired with the chicken masala.”
  9. Chicken murgh mussallam Net +1
    “We tried the charcoal mandi and chicken Murgh Mussallam, and everything was absolutely perfect at Spicy Cafe Mandi & Grill.”
  10. Half mutton mandi Net +1
    “Had a great experience at Spicy Cafe Mandi & Grill. The food was delicious, especially the half mutton mandi—the mutton was incredibly soft, tender, and full of flavor. Everything was fresh and tasty.”
  11. Half portion chef special chicken mandi Net +1
    “Ordered Half Portion Chef Special Chicken Mandi and Quarter Portion Chicken Madbee through a third-party app, and overall it turned out to be a satisfying lunch. The Chef Special Chicken Mandi was definitely the highlight the chicken was tender, the gravy was rich and flavourful, and it paired perfectly with the rice.”
  12. Haneeth madhbee Net +1
    “I usually visit their Karama branch and have always been a fan of the Honey Chilly Chicken Mandi and the Haneeth Madhbee. The best part is that the taste is consistently delicious across all their branches.”
  13. Honey chilly chicken mandi Net +1
    “I usually visit their Karama branch and have always been a fan of the Honey Chilly Chicken Mandi and the Haneeth Madhbee. The best part is that the taste is consistently delicious across all their branches.”
  14. Honey mandi Net +1
    “Highly recommend the Honey Mandi at Spicy Cafe! The soup starter was a great start and the mandi was flavorful especially when paired with the chicken masala.”
  15. Mutton gravy Net +1
    “The food overall was good — especially the mutton gravy, which was rich in taste and well-cooked.”
  16. Mutton haneeth Net +1
    “The food was excellent – we tried the Mutton Haneeth, Beef Mandi, and their signature Kunafa, and everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
  17. Pink lime Net +1
    “Pink lime was a very refreshing drink and very affordable.”
  18. Quarter portion chicken madbee Net +1
    “Ordered Half Portion Chef Special Chicken Mandi and Quarter Portion Chicken Madbee through a third-party app, and overall it turned out to be a satisfying lunch. The Chef Special Chicken Mandi was definitely the highlight the chicken was tender, the gravy was rich and flavourful, and it paired perfectly with the rice. The Chicken Madbee was decent, but it didn’t stand out as much in comparison.”
  19. Special spicy mandi Net +1
    “I ordered the special spicy mandi, and it was delicious.”
  20. Spicy charcoal mandi Net +1
    “We tried their spicy charcoal Mandi, which was packed with flavor and served with high-quality rice. The accompaniments were well-prepared, and the service was attentive and friendly.”
  21. Spicy chicken mandi Net +1
    “I enjoyed my spicy chicken mandi; it was full of flavor.”
  22. Tawa fish Net +1
    “Tawa fish was delicious and freshly prepared.”
What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

  1. Chicken lollipop Net −1
    “We ordered chicken lollipop, but the portion size was small and not as expected.”
  2. Haneeth mutton Net −1
    “The Haneeth mutton was extremely dry & tough, lacking tenderness and juiciness.”
  3. Honey charcoal Net −1
    “We ordered the Mixed Mandi (AED 199) and Honey Charcoal, but the food did not meet our expectations at all.”
  4. Honey spicy charcoal Net −1
    “Honey spicy charcoal 😊 The chicken was very hard, and the masala didn’t blend well with the chicken — it felt like there was no proper connection between the flavor and the meat. Taste: 3/10 👎🏻 Presentation: 10/10 👍 Service: 8/10 👍 Ambiance: 10/10 👍”
  5. Mixed mandi Net −1
    “We ordered the Mixed Mandi (AED 199) and Honey Charcoal, but the food did not meet our expectations at all.”
  6. Quarter mandi Net −1
    “Ordered quarter mandi and complained because the chicken piece was literally more bone than meat. Instead of understanding the issue, the waiter casually said ‘quarter is like this only.’ Sorry, but no — quarter chicken doesn’t mean serving mostly bones and scraps. Felt more like leftover pieces than an actual proper serving. Very disappointing experience and poor response from the staff as well. Definitely not worth the money.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid Lunch. Visit outside lunch peak if you want to reduce the chance of queuing for a table.

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Request Refills. Ask about rice replenishment when ordering mandi; one review specifically says refills are available.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Damascus Street
Al Qusais Industrial Area, Dubai
0 501 159 326
Mon12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Tue12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Fri12:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 3:30 AM
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Common Concerns

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Peak Crowds

Lunch can be extremely busy, with queues outside and potentially long waits for a seat.

Slow Service

Some diners waited more than 45 minutes for food, while another waited over an hour for a table.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 199

Mixed Mandi

“We ordered the Mixed Mandi (AED 199) and Honey Charcoal, but the food did not meet our expectations at all”
Google review · June 2025
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Spicy Cafe Mandi & Grill in Al Qusais is built around mandi, madbee and grilled dishes, with enough variety to suit groups. Reviewers repeatedly mention chicken mandi, mutton mandi, fish mandi and the Spicy Special Madbee. The half mutton mandi was praised for soft, tender meat, while the madbee was noted for rich flavours and good cooking.

The rice is aromatic and, according to one diner, can be replenished. Fish is another useful choice: both fish mandi and tawa fish received positive comments for freshness and tenderness. A vegetarian reviewer also liked the mild vegetable gravies and bread basket, so non-meat diners are not limited to side dishes.

The setting is spacious and lively, with indoor and outdoor seating, and paid parking is mentioned. Complimentary luqaimat, kunafa or qahwa may round out the meal. Service is often described as attentive, but it is not completely consistent.

Lunch crowds can mean queues, and one visit took over 45 minutes for food; another waited more than an hour for a table. There are also isolated complaints about cold food, a bone-heavy quarter chicken and confused delivery communication. For a smoother visit, avoid peak lunch and confirm delivery status before ordering.

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