tashas Al Jalila

Name: tashas Al Jalila
Address: Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children - Al Wasl Rd, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143806243

Umm Suqeim

Restaurant Closed 04 380 6243

A stylish restaurant in Umm Suqeim known for all-day breakfast, beautifully presented food and a lively, welcoming setting. Reviewers often return for dishes such as mushroom toast and chicken prego, while families can use the children’s play area.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

2,124 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Reliable favourites

Regulars praise the food’s consistency, with steak tagliata, chicken prego and chicken vol au vent named as standout meals.

Distinctive setting

The warm, stylish décor and light-filled design work for brunch, dates, friends’ outings and casual business meetings.

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What to Eat at tashas Al Jalila

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of tashas Al Jalila, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 7

Chicken prego Net +4

“The food was amazing, chicken prego is healthy , good macros.”
Texas salad Net +4

“This is definitely my go-to brunch place. Texas salad is always the best.”
Mushroom toast Net +3

“Atmosphere is nice 👍 a lot of people and all chatting 🔥 they have a lot of options of food but my favorite was mushroom toast delicious 🤤 definitely recommend to try!”
Caramelised banana bread Net +2

“The caramelised banana bread and spiced apple crumble were out of this world.”
Lotus cheese cake Net +2

“Lotus cheese cake was awesome 👏”
Salmon teriyaki Net +2

“The salmon teriyaki was served with a portion of black rice, and finally had a lovely carrot cake for dessert. Couple of suggestions that would help this place reach excellence: Though the interior was beautifully designed and inviting, chairs were not super comforting (consider adding cushions) I would personally consider adding a tangy sauce with the salad served with the salmon teriyaki to create a more balanced dish.”
Tomato soup Net +2

“The food is superb, with standout dishes such as the tomato soup, Texas salad, and salmon teriyaki, all of which were exceptional.”

Honorable mentions (20)

Avocado on toast Net +1

“The avocado on toast was recommended and it was AMAZING! I will gladly go back there just for this - and might try more of the food :-)”
Avocado toast with sourdough Net +1

“I love coming here as they serve late breakfast, the avocado toast with sourdough is my favourite! Always busy and great service - parkings are conveniently located outside.”
Chicken todtada Net +1

“and the mains was Chicken Todtada - Tosted Tortillas with Juma’s feta grilled chicken and herbs with chilly sauce on side an explosion in the mouth making your taste buds jump out and say wow 😉”
Chicken vol au vent Net +1

“For lunch/dinner, the steak tagliata, chicken prego and chicken vol au vent are my favorites.”
Chopped house salad Net +1

“Today I was served my Mr Joseph who was so pleasant showed me to the table and assisted in recommending the Chopped House Salad with a o , cabbage , gem lettuce coriander red onions nuts and finished with a lemon vignette it was simply yumy on a hot summer night”
Crème brûlée Net +1

“then you get Michale who fished us with an amazingly Crème Brûlée ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
French toast Net +1

“Not gonna lie the French toast was the best thing we ordered tasted amazing, ohhh our food got delayed a lot and every plate was served alone so we had to wait for each others plate to eat together, overall I loved more there lunch’s and dinner but breakfast big noooooo for me”
Greenland quesadillas Net +1

“however after I met their Greenland quesadillas... LIFE IS BETTER! it’s to die for - again if you are vegetarian and get the hype here lol 😂.”
Lemon chicken Net +1

“Recommendations: Texas Salad Chicken prego 10/10 Or lemon chicken if you want no spicy Try savva’s chicken pasta ( ask with pink sauce)”
Oat porridge with pistachios Net +1

“The mushroom toast is very yummy, the oat porridge with pistachios is also delicious.”
Protein pancake Net +1

“I tried the salad, protein pancake and chicken vol.. somehting and they were amazing.”
Quinoa beetroot salad Net +1

“Even when I don’t visit the restaurant, I always order their quinoa beetroot salad—the mix is simply amazing.”
Savva’s chicken pasta Net +1

“Recommendations: Texas Salad Chicken prego 10/10 Or lemon chicken if you want no spicy Try savva’s chicken pasta ( ask with pink sauce)”
Sea bass Net +1

“I would say however it’s slightly on the pricy side , the sea bass I had was not 198AED worthy, although it was excellent it my brain will not allow me to process that amount for the fish.”
Sliders Net +1

“Had lunch there it was pleasant and amazing atmosphere to eat and enjoyed it. I loved tomato soup and liked sliders as well”
Spiced apple crumble Net +1

“The caramelised banana bread and spiced apple crumble were out of this world.”
Steak tagliata Net +1

“For lunch/dinner, the steak tagliata, chicken prego and chicken vol au vent are my favorites.”
Strapatsada Net +1

“Strapatsada was also delicious 🤤 a little spicy 🌶️ banana shake was also good but too much with food!”
Açaí bowl Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Loved the açaí bowl”
Spanish omelette Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The Spanish omelette wasn’t a traditional Spanish omelette — it’s an open omelette w mushrooms, onions and some chunky stuffed potatoes. It was still tasty.”

Drinks 2

Banana shake Net +1

“Strapatsada was also delicious 🤤 a little spicy 🌶️ banana shake was also good but too much with food! Better to choose one option!”
Beetroot/apple/carrot juice Net +1

“All ⭐️ go to the excellent dessert - caramelised banana bread - and the beetroot/apple/carrot juice.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 2

Special chicken w lemon and yoghurt on rye bread Net −1

“I had the special chicken w lemon and yoghurt on rye bread. It could have been very very nice dish, but it was aggressively seasoned with chilies and all bunched on one spot on the dish which overpowered the taste.”
Strapatsada special Net −1

“The strapatsada special (scrambled eggs with chili, feta, tomato, crackers) was not great. Eggs lacked taste, there were like 3 cherry tomatoes, the crackers broke down easily.”

Drinks 1

Americano Net −1

“For managers: change coffee machine - Americano was disaster and you don't have filter coffee ☕️ it's time to think 🤔”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid peak times. Arrive outside the busiest lunch or dinner periods if you want a quieter table and a shorter wait to be seated.

Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking; one visitor had to use street parking and walk five minutes in the heat.

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Practical details

Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children - Al Wasl Rd

Umm Suqeim Third - Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai

04 380 6243

Mon	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Allergy risk

One guest reported a tree-nut allergy reaction after being told an açaí bowl could be prepared without nuts; the menu was also poorly marked.

Slow kitchen

Several reviews describe long waits, including food taking about an hour and steaks needing to be cooked again.

Customer-reported prices

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

198AED

sea bass

“I would say however it’s slightly on the pricy side , the sea bass I had was not 198AED worthy, although it was excellent it my brain will not allow me to process that amount for the fish”

Google review · June 2023

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The Bottom Line

Tashas Al Jalila is a polished restaurant in Umm Suqeim that works especially well for breakfast, brunch and relaxed social meals. The menu includes all-day breakfast, and reviewers repeatedly mention mushroom toast, avocado toast, French toast and chicken prego. Its distinctive, colourful interiors add plenty of character, while the lively room suits dates, friends’ lunches and casual business meetings.

The food is generally praised for fresh ingredients, attractive presentation and consistent favourites. The baked lotus cheesecake, Texas salad and açaí bowl also stand out in customer recommendations. Families have a practical reason to visit: this branch has a children’s play area and a baby-changing facility.

Morning visits are described as quieter, and there is an outdoor terrace. There are a few things to plan around. Lunch can be noisy, and several diners experienced long waits, including one meal that took about an hour.

Parking appears variable: some guests found spaces outside, while another had to loop around and walk from street parking. Prices are considered high by some reviewers; one cited a 198AED sea bass and another a 55dhm coffee shake. Anyone with allergies should take extra care, as one guest reported a nut reaction after ordering an açaí bowl without nuts.