Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as kind, welcoming and attentive, including careful coordination of a surprise birthday celebration.
tashas Al Barsha
Al Barsha
Tashas Al Barsha is a polished, relaxed restaurant in Al Barsha, suited to breakfast, brunch, family meals and catch-ups. Reviews particularly point to the brioche French toast and lemon chicken, alongside a stylish setting with indoor and outdoor seating.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,180 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong brunch
The classic breakfast plate arrived with eggs, crispy bacon, sausages, mushrooms and grilled tomatoes, while the croissant and fruit bowl also stood out.
Outdoor seating
The branch has both indoor and outdoor seating, giving visitors a choice of setting when the weather is pleasant.
Family friendly
Mall parking and a comfortable atmosphere make it convenient for meals with children; one family review described it as a favourite.
Laptop friendly
The setting works for more than meals: one review specifically describes it as suitable for working on a laptop or catching up with friends.
What to Eat at tashas Al Barsha 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 tashas Al Barsha, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 tashas Al Barsha got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Lemon chicken Net +3
“AMAZING food! Lemon chicken is a MUST have.”
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“AMAZING food! Lemon chicken is a MUST have.”May 2026
“* lemon chicken (I like to get it with fries)”March 2026
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Banana bread Net +2
“The food is delicious. The banana bread is a 10/10, but above all, I want to highlight Jerome’s service. He’s a friendly guy who makes the atmosphere more pleasant and always made sure we were having a great experience 🤍”
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“The food is delicious. The banana bread is a 10/10, but above all, I want to highlight Jerome’s service. He’s a friendly guy who makes the atmosphere more pleasant and always made sure we were having a great experience 🤍”June 2026
“The desert we had was the banana bread. The bread was so fluffy it was so light and we honestly enjoyed our time here.”July 2026
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Carrot cake Net +2
“Talent was a lovely server. He took great care of us. Brunch was delicious and came out hot and quick. We finished with a slice of carrot cake which was possibly the best carrot cake I’ve had in a long time. Can’t wait to come back!”
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“Talent was a lovely server. He took great care of us. Brunch was delicious and came out hot and quick. We finished with a slice of carrot cake which was possibly the best carrot cake I’ve had in a long time. Can’t wait to come back!”April 2025
“* Their carrot cake is the best in dubai”March 2026
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Spanish omelette Net +2
“I ordered the classic and Spanish omelette and they tasted so delicious I will definitely come here again, if you are coming here I recommend getting the Spanish omelette.”
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“I ordered the classic and Spanish omelette and they tasted so delicious I will definitely come here again, if you are coming here I recommend getting the Spanish omelette.”July 2024
“Delicious breakfast although a little pricey but the quality speaks for itself. I ordered Spanish Omelette and were served by Karen which was excellent. I also ordered English breakfast tea and why I am mentioning this here is because wherever I go , the have to order for an extra teabag but Tasha’s tea was just perfect”February 2025
Honorable mentions (15)
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Brioche french toast Net +1
“* best brioche French toast in dubai”
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“* best brioche French toast in dubai”March 2026
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Burrata Net +1
“Food : the starters were first class burrata and prawns very tasty and you can tell the chef knows his job very well.”
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“Food : the starters were first class burrata and prawns very tasty and you can tell the chef knows his job very well.”November 2024
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Chicken mayo croissant Net +1
“* a personal fav snack is the chicken mayo but served on a croissant. A side of fries and mayo with their chopped chilis and you’ve got a good meal.”
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“* a personal fav snack is the chicken mayo but served on a croissant. A side of fries and mayo with their chopped chilis and you’ve got a good meal.”March 2026
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Chicken vol au vent Net +1
“* Chicken vol au vent (I always get 3 extra puff pastries)”
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“* Chicken vol au vent (I always get 3 extra puff pastries)”March 2026
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Classic breakfast plate Net +1
“The classic breakfast plate was spot on: perfectly cooked eggs, crispy bacon, juicy sausages, sautéed mushrooms, and nicely grilled tomatoes — generous portions and beautifully presented.”
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“The classic breakfast plate was spot on: perfectly cooked eggs, crispy bacon, juicy sausages, sautéed mushrooms, and nicely grilled tomatoes — generous portions and beautifully presented.”January 2026
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Classic omelette Net +1
“I ordered the classic and Spanish omelette and they tasted so delicious I will definitely come here again, if you are coming here I recommend getting the Spanish omelette.”
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“I ordered the classic and Spanish omelette and they tasted so delicious I will definitely come here again, if you are coming here I recommend getting the Spanish omelette.”July 2024
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Croissant Net +1
“The croissant deserves a special mention too: flaky, buttery, and baked to that ideal golden finish.”
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“The croissant deserves a special mention too: flaky, buttery, and baked to that ideal golden finish.”January 2026
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Freezochino Net +1
“The freezochino is good on days you want a light coffee drink, and the coffee shake is perfect when you want to indulge.”
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“The freezochino is good on days you want a light coffee drink, and the coffee shake is perfect when you want to indulge.”March 2026
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Fresh fruit bowl Net +1
“We also ordered the fresh fruit bowl, topped with passionfruit and mint — bright, refreshing, and a great balance to the heavier breakfast items.”
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“We also ordered the fresh fruit bowl, topped with passionfruit and mint — bright, refreshing, and a great balance to the heavier breakfast items.”January 2026
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Halmomi qnd kale salad Net +1
“Had an amazing time at this amazing place, it was my first time trying tashas and i gotta say am definitely going again, the service was beyond good and the halmomi qnd kale salad was something else and definitely a go to.”
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“Had an amazing time at this amazing place, it was my first time trying tashas and i gotta say am definitely going again, the service was beyond good and the halmomi qnd kale salad was something else and definitely a go to.”July 2025
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Jett and luke’s Net +1
“* Jett and Luke’s that were taken off the menu ages ago, but are so good”
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“* Jett and Luke’s that were taken off the menu ages ago, but are so good”March 2026
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Lemon chicken with rice Net +1
“I had the lemon chicken with rice at Tashas Dubai and it was outstanding! The chicken was tender and juicy, the lemon flavor was fresh and perfectly balanced, and the rice was cooked just right. Great taste, beautiful presentation, and excellent service.”
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“I had the lemon chicken with rice at Tashas Dubai and it was outstanding! The chicken was tender and juicy, the lemon flavor was fresh and perfectly balanced, and the rice was cooked just right. Great taste, beautiful presentation, and excellent service.”August 2025
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Mushrooms on toast Net +1
“You can’t beat the food at Tashas. The mushrooms on toast is my go to and is so delicious. Al Barsha is my favourite place to come for breakfast. Highly recommend.”
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“You can’t beat the food at Tashas. The mushrooms on toast is my go to and is so delicious. Al Barsha is my favourite place to come for breakfast. Highly recommend.”May 2024
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Pesto pasta Net +1
“The food is amazing especially the pesto pasta and lemon chicken to die for!”
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“The food is amazing especially the pesto pasta and lemon chicken to die for!”July 2026
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Portuguese steak Net +1
“* Portuguese steak- best if eaten by two, but I can kill an entire plate on a good day. Get it with the crisps as it’s meant to be served.”
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“* Portuguese steak- best if eaten by two, but I can kill an entire plate on a good day. Get it with the crisps as it’s meant to be served.”March 2026
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Coffee shake Net +1
“The freezochino is good on days you want a light coffee drink, and the coffee shake is perfect when you want to indulge.”
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“The freezochino is good on days you want a light coffee drink, and the coffee shake is perfect when you want to indulge.”March 2026
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English breakfast tea Net +1
“Delicious breakfast although a little pricey but the quality speaks for itself. I ordered Spanish Omelette and were served by Karen which was excellent. I also ordered English breakfast tea and why I am mentioning this here is because wherever I go , the have to order for an extra teabag but Tasha’s tea was just perfect”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious breakfast although a little pricey but the quality speaks for itself. I ordered Spanish Omelette and were served by Karen which was excellent. I also ordered English breakfast tea and why I am mentioning this here is because wherever I go , the have to order for an extra teabag but Tasha’s tea was just perfect”February 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Al barsha burger Net −1
“Food wise you can say pretty simply made, the Al Barsha Burger which I ordered was a bit different. Burger bun was suppressed making it unappetising to eat. Nevertheless still think it’s good effort.”
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“Food wise you can say pretty simply made, the Al Barsha Burger which I ordered was a bit different. Burger bun was suppressed making it unappetising to eat. Nevertheless still think it’s good effort.”August 2025
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Burger Net −1
“Burger with French fries was dry no side sauces just some stalle mustard(check pictures) and totally spoiled by caramelised onions.”
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“Burger with French fries was dry no side sauces just some stalle mustard(check pictures) and totally spoiled by caramelised onions.”November 2024
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Buttermilk chicken Net −1
“Buttermilk chicken served with crushed potatoes which were bland and some of them hard. It came with huge salad which was nice and....... blue cheese sauce?! Total mixup of flavour nothing worked.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Buttermilk chicken served with crushed potatoes which were bland and some of them hard. It came with huge salad which was nice and....... blue cheese sauce?! Total mixup of flavour nothing worked.”November 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Use parking. For easier access, use the mall parking; a review specifically notes that the community-centre location provides free parking.
Allow time. Leave extra time for the meal rather than visiting between tight appointments, since one review says food can take some time.
Try brunch. If choosing between the broader lunch menu and brunch, consider the brunch dishes first; one review found them much better than the burger.
Order French toast. The brioche French toast is a long-standing favourite mentioned by a regular, making it a useful first order for sweet-breakfast fans.
Discuss diets. If you have dietary restrictions, explain them when ordering: a review describes the team adapting a meal for a gestational-diabetes diet.
Plan the visit
Practical details
F AND B 0-4 GALLERIA
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Higher prices
Several reviews consider the pricing high, with one saying a breakfast was pricey and another finding the overall prices on the higher side.
Small portions
One diner felt the portion size did not match the price and wanted a bigger serving.
Food delays
Food can take some time, so this may not be the best choice when you need a quick meal.
Uneven burger
A review found the Al Barsha Burger’s compressed bun unappetising and suggested the brunch dishes were a stronger bet.
Service variation
One repeat visitor found the second breakfast visit noticeably less attentive, with staff seeming unapproachable that morning.
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The Bottom Line
Tashas Al Barsha is a polished restaurant in Al Barsha with a comfortable, stylish atmosphere and a menu that suits breakfast, brunch, lunch and relaxed dinners. The most useful starting points from the reviews are the brioche French toast, lemon chicken, mushrooms on toast and carrot cake. A detailed brunch review also praised the classic breakfast plate, flaky croissant, fresh fruit bowl and crisp, non-greasy fries.
Service is one of the branch’s strongest draws. Diners often describe the team as kind, attentive and welcoming, and one birthday group said the staff coordinated a surprise without giving it away. The setting works for families and catch-ups, with indoor and outdoor seating, mall parking and enough comfort for laptop work.
It is also described as family-friendly and convenient with children. There are a few things to factor in. Several reviews find the prices high, and one diner felt the portion was small for the cost.
Food may take some time, so avoid arriving in a rush. The Al Barsha Burger received a notably mixed review, while brunch dishes were considered a safer choice by that diner. Service has occasionally been inconsistent, too, although the broader feedback is strongly positive.