Authentic Flavour
Customers describe the food as a genuine taste of Nigeria, with rich spices and smoky, traditional flavours.
Suyaya Restaurant & Cafe
Business Bay
Suyaya is a Nigerian restaurant and cafe in Business Bay, centred on suya and other African street-food flavours. Reviews point especially to the smoky jollof rice, turkey suya and hot, fresh puff puff, with a cosy setting that suits both dine-in meals and takeaway.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
220 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smoky Jollof
The smoky jollof rice is a repeat-order favourite, with several diners calling out its distinctive flavour.
Suya Choices
Turkey, beef, chicken and ram suya all receive specific praise, giving suya fans several meats to try.
Fresh Puff Puff
The puff puff is repeatedly described as rich, tasty and served hot and fresh from the kitchen.
Helpful Guidance
Reviewers say staff patiently explain the menu and help first-time diners choose suitable dishes.
Cosy Setting
The cafe is small but cosy, with a friendly, home-like feel and a vintage design noted by diners.
Quick Service
One diner specifically reported fast service, useful when you are stopping in for a quick meal.
What to Eat at Suyaya Restaurant & Cafe 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 Suyaya Restaurant & Cafe, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Suyaya Restaurant & Cafe, 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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Puff puff Net +8
“The food was amazing and the lady that attended to us, guided us through our order and helped us to choose that which was suitable also for our Philippino and East African friends that we came with…everyone enjoyed and I’m definitely coming back😋😋the Suya and the puff puff🙂↕️😋😋”
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“The food was amazing and the lady that attended to us, guided us through our order and helped us to choose that which was suitable also for our Philippino and East African friends that we came with…everyone enjoyed and I’m definitely coming back😋😋the Suya and the puff puff🙂↕️😋😋”May 2024
“I liked the noodles and its flavours but more so I loved the puff puff I had as a starter (got some extra to go).”June 2025
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Turkey suyaya Net +5
“Beef Suyaya & Turkey Suyaya was great, well cooked & presented nicely inside this small cafe.”
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“Beef Suyaya & Turkey Suyaya was great, well cooked & presented nicely inside this small cafe.”December 2023
“Amazing place with natural taste of the beef and ram suya better than ever . My favorite is the turkey suya and the jollof rice , 😋 i will always order from suyaya.”March 2026
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Ram suya Net +3
“However, the order stage was smooth. I got it picked up, and It was delicious, especially the beed & Ram Suya, my absolute favorite. I only wish they’d start delivering to my area asap.”
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“However, the order stage was smooth. I got it picked up, and It was delicious, especially the beed & Ram Suya, my absolute favorite. I only wish they’d start delivering to my area asap.”November 2024
“The puff puff was addictive and ram suya was our favourite 😋 100% recommend!!”March 2026
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Jollof rice Net +2
“Nice and authentic Nigerian Suya and their signature jollof rice... It was worth the memories and you can't stop coming back for more.. I must say that their puff puff is so rich and tasty... Bring your families and friends and enjoy their mouth-watering savor!”
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“Nice and authentic Nigerian Suya and their signature jollof rice... It was worth the memories and you can't stop coming back for more.. I must say that their puff puff is so rich and tasty... Bring your families and friends and enjoy their mouth-watering savor!”April 2026
“Visited Suyaya and it was amazing! The jollof rice, turkey suya, and fried plantain were all bursting with flavor. Everything was well-seasoned and perfectly cooked. Great food, great vibes—definitely coming back!”June 2025
Honorable mentions (22)
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Chapman Net +1
“The chapman took me straight back to my childhood in Lagos 🥲”
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“The chapman took me straight back to my childhood in Lagos 🥲”April 2024
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Chicken suya noodle stir fry Net +1
“The food, service and vibe here is A1! The chicken suya noodle stir fry has me in a chokehold and that’s why I keep coming back for more! Everything is just spiced to perfection. So flavourful!”
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“The food, service and vibe here is A1! The chicken suya noodle stir fry has me in a chokehold and that’s why I keep coming back for more! Everything is just spiced to perfection. So flavourful!”December 2024
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Combo chicken suya Net +1
“We ordered the combo chicken Suya and it didn’t disappoint. The spice was a medium of savoury goodness and the iconic flavour of Nigerian cuisine.”
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“We ordered the combo chicken Suya and it didn’t disappoint. The spice was a medium of savoury goodness and the iconic flavour of Nigerian cuisine.”June 2024
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Fried noddles with beef suya Net +1
“The food was amazing, I had (Fried noddles with beef suya + ginger lemon juice).”
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“The food was amazing, I had (Fried noddles with beef suya + ginger lemon juice).”July 2025
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Fried plantain Net +1
“Visited Suyaya and it was amazing! The jollof rice, turkey suya, and fried plantain were all bursting with flavor. Everything was well-seasoned and perfectly cooked. Great food, great vibes—definitely coming back!”
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“Visited Suyaya and it was amazing! The jollof rice, turkey suya, and fried plantain were all bursting with flavor. Everything was well-seasoned and perfectly cooked. Great food, great vibes—definitely coming back!”June 2025
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Ginger lemon Net +1
“Delicious.. we had turkey and beef suya and ginger lemon and the hibiscus drinks were on point 👌🏾”
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“Delicious.. we had turkey and beef suya and ginger lemon and the hibiscus drinks were on point 👌🏾”February 2025
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Gizdodo Net +1
“I’ve also tried the beef and chicken Suya, Gizdodo and puff puff and everything was wow.”
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“I’ve also tried the beef and chicken Suya, Gizdodo and puff puff and everything was wow.”November 2025
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Jerk shrimp noodles Net +1
“My friend and I ordered the beef suya and jollof combo as well as the jerk shrimp noodles. I liked the noodles and its flavours but more so I loved the puff puff I had as a starter (got some extra to go).”
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“My friend and I ordered the beef suya and jollof combo as well as the jerk shrimp noodles. I liked the noodles and its flavours but more so I loved the puff puff I had as a starter (got some extra to go).”June 2025
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Jollof rice with beef Net +1
“I ordered the Jollof Rice with beef, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were bold and rich, just like how authentic Jollof should taste. The rice was perfectly cooked, with a slightly smoky flavor that is so essential to traditional Nigerian Jollof. The beef was tender, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. It’s definitely a heavy, satisfying meal — one that leaves you feeling full and content.”
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“I ordered the Jollof Rice with beef, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were bold and rich, just like how authentic Jollof should taste. The rice was perfectly cooked, with a slightly smoky flavor that is so essential to traditional Nigerian Jollof. The beef was tender, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. It’s definitely a heavy, satisfying meal — one that leaves you feeling full and content.”June 2025
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Plantain chips Net +1
“And their plantain chips is amazing and very flavorful.👌🏽👌🏽”
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“And their plantain chips is amazing and very flavorful.👌🏽👌🏽”February 2024
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Rice mixed with chicken suyaya Net +1
“The rice mixed with Chicken Suyaya was also good and recommended.”
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“The rice mixed with Chicken Suyaya was also good and recommended.”December 2023
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Smoked rice Net +1
“We had an incredible customer service by the waitress winnie…her patience and positive attitude is a outstanding⭐️..we definitely coming back …and the food was good ,the smoked rice our favourite.”
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“We had an incredible customer service by the waitress winnie…her patience and positive attitude is a outstanding⭐️..we definitely coming back …and the food was good ,the smoked rice our favourite.”March 2026
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Smokey jollof Net +1
“They do the best smokey jollof I have had in Dubai.”
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“They do the best smokey jollof I have had in Dubai.”October 2025
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Smoky jollof rice Net +1
“Gone back multiple times... The smoky jollof rice is addictive 😄”
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“Gone back multiple times... The smoky jollof rice is addictive 😄”May 2026
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Suya and jollof rice Net +1
“I tried the suya and jollof rice and wow that mix was something else.”
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“I tried the suya and jollof rice and wow that mix was something else.”October 2025
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Suya beef combo Net +1
“I ordered the Suya Beef Combo, which is advertised to include jollof rice and plantain for AED 99. However, the portion size was quite small for the price. The serving consisted of a small amount of rice, only three pieces of plantain, and a few slices of beef, which I found disappointing. Overall, I would rate the meal a 6/10 — the taste was acceptable, but the value for money was not.”
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“I ordered the Suya Beef Combo, which is advertised to include jollof rice and plantain for AED 99. However, the portion size was quite small for the price. The serving consisted of a small amount of rice, only three pieces of plantain, and a few slices of beef, which I found disappointing. Overall, I would rate the meal a 6/10 — the taste was acceptable, but the value for money was not.”December 2025
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Turkey suya beef suya combo Net +1
“First time here from New York the food was so delicious 🤤 and affordable. We had the turkey suya & beef suya combo. We also enjoyed a cool glass of hibiscus 🌺 ice tea. You can have it your way very sweet or mildly sweetened. We also enjoyed the puff puff came out nice and hot fresh from the kitchen. It’s definitely worth coming here and giving it a try. You will not regret it”
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“First time here from New York the food was so delicious 🤤 and affordable. We had the turkey suya & beef suya combo. We also enjoyed a cool glass of hibiscus 🌺 ice tea. You can have it your way very sweet or mildly sweetened. We also enjoyed the puff puff came out nice and hot fresh from the kitchen. It’s definitely worth coming here and giving it a try. You will not regret it”December 2024
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Turkey suya combo Net +1
“The turkey suya combo is so good.”
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“The turkey suya combo is so good.”November 2025
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Ayeburger Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We also tried two different burgers (Big Bite and Ayeburger). The iftar menu consisted of: a plate of rice with a bit of meat a completely tasteless yellow sauce a small salad (more or less just thrown together carelessly) The burgers (priced at 40 AED each) were about the size of a McDonald’s cheeseburger and tasted okay — absolutely nothing special.”
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Big bite Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We also tried two different burgers (Big Bite and Ayeburger). The iftar menu consisted of: a plate of rice with a bit of meat a completely tasteless yellow sauce a small salad (more or less just thrown together carelessly) The burgers (priced at 40 AED each) were about the size of a McDonald’s cheeseburger and tasted okay — absolutely nothing special.”
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Combo with jollof rice and chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Food; I ordered the combo with jollof rice and chicken. Chicken came out very well seasoned and the plantain was just the right texture of softness. The jollof rice on the other hand wasn’t the best as the taste of the oil being bad/off was too strong to ignore, I downed everything as I was hungry and just loved the taste of the suya spice. And I stepped everything down with a refreshing hibiscus tea aka zobo.”
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Green salad Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Had green salad was normal & not spicy!”
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Drinks 4
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Cinnamon tea Net +1
“The chicken was full of flavour and not dry in texture, whilst the cinnamon tea was blended to perfection.”
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“The chicken was full of flavour and not dry in texture, whilst the cinnamon tea was blended to perfection.”June 2024
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Ginger lemon juice Net +1
“The food was amazing, I had (Fried noddles with beef suya + ginger lemon juice).”
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“The food was amazing, I had (Fried noddles with beef suya + ginger lemon juice).”July 2025
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Ginger lemonade Net +1
“The ginger lemonade was chillingly great!”
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“The ginger lemonade was chillingly great!”December 2023
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Hibiscus tea aka zobo Net +1
“Food; I ordered the combo with jollof rice and chicken. Chicken came out very well seasoned and the plantain was just the right texture of softness. The jollof rice on the other hand wasn’t the best as the taste of the oil being bad/off was too strong to ignore, I downed everything as I was hungry and just loved the taste of the suya spice. And I stepped everything down with a refreshing hibiscus tea aka zobo.”
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“Food; I ordered the combo with jollof rice and chicken. Chicken came out very well seasoned and the plantain was just the right texture of softness. The jollof rice on the other hand wasn’t the best as the taste of the oil being bad/off was too strong to ignore, I downed everything as I was hungry and just loved the taste of the suya spice. And I stepped everything down with a refreshing hibiscus tea aka zobo.”February 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Fruit salad Net −1
“The fruit salad itself was disappointing — the watermelon tasted old, and it was served as an appetizer, which I’ve never experienced before. Normally fruit salad would be served as a dessert or side.”
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“The fruit salad itself was disappointing — the watermelon tasted old, and it was served as an appetizer, which I’ve never experienced before. Normally fruit salad would be served as a dessert or side.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Spice. Ask about heat levels if you are spice-sensitive; one diner found the food too spicy for their taste.
Confirm Iftar. If ordering iftar, confirm the price, contents and drinks beforehand; diners reported unclear menu information and extra drink charges.
Avoid Rush. Allow extra time for iftar visits: one early-arriving customer waited 40 minutes even with an empty dining room.
Check Delivery. Before ordering online, check whether delivery covers your area; one customer used WhatsApp and arranged pickup instead.
Try Suya. If the jollof does not suit you, the suya itself may be the safer first order; one diner said it was worth returning for alone.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Pad by Omniyat - Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Iftar Value
Two reviews found the AED 150 iftar menu poor value, describing it as a small meal with little explanation of what was included.
Long Waits
During iftar, diners reported waiting 30 to 40 minutes despite the restaurant being empty.
Strong Spice
The seasoning can be too hot for some diners, so spice-sensitive guests may need to ask before ordering.
Small Portions
A customer found the AED 99 beef combo undersized, mentioning little rice, three plantain pieces and only a few beef slices.
Jollof Variation
One review found the jollof dry and difficult to enjoy, while another detected an off oil taste.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150 AED
iftar menu
“They offered us a menu for 150 AED”Google review · March 2026
40 AED each
burgers
“The burgers (priced at 40 AED each) were about the size of a McDonald’s cheeseburger and tasted okay — absolutely nothing special”Google review · March 2026
AED 99
Suya Beef Combo
“I ordered the Suya Beef Combo, which is advertised to include jollof rice and plantain for AED 99”Google review · December 2025
DXB
LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
Suyaya is a Nigerian restaurant and cafe in Business Bay where the main draw is suya: grilled beef, turkey, chicken and ram versions appear throughout the reviews. First-time diners also commonly order jollof rice, fried plantain and puff puff, while the chicken suya noodle stir fry gives regulars another popular choice. The food is often praised for authentic Nigerian seasoning and a smoky flavour that reminds some customers of home.
The cafe is small and cosy rather than spacious, with a vintage design and a friendly, home-like atmosphere. Reviewers say staff are patient when explaining unfamiliar dishes, which is useful if this is your first experience of Nigerian cuisine. Several people have also ordered takeaway or returned repeatedly, particularly for turkey suya and smoky jollof.
There are a few cautions. Spice levels may be intense for some diners, and one review found the jollof dry; another reported an off oil taste. Portion value is not consistent either: a customer considered the AED 99 beef combo small.
Most importantly, verify any iftar deal before paying: two diners reported unclear inclusions, AED 150 pricing and waits of 30–40 minutes. Delivery coverage may also vary by area, so check before placing an online order.