Breakfast favourites
Breakfast stands out, with reviewers praising fluffy dosas, sambar, and Filipino breakfast plates such as tapsilog and bangsilog.
TASTY BOWL RESTAURANT
Al Barsha
Tasty Bowl Restaurant is an Asian fusion spot in Al Barsha known for broad Indian, Filipino and Chinese choices. Breakfast staples such as dosas and bulalo draw repeat visitors, while affordable pricing and late-hour availability make it useful for casual meals or takeaway.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
749 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Excellent chai
Chai is a standout for some regulars, with one visitor returning several times a day during a Dubai stay.
Cuisine range
The menu covers Indian, Filipino, Chinese and other international dishes, giving groups with different tastes plenty to choose from.
Affordable meals
Several diners describe the food as affordable or reasonably priced, especially when portions are generous.
Welcoming setting
One diner found the restaurant clean and cozy, with a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff.
Late opening
Reviews describe very late or 24-hour availability, which suits early breakfasts and late-night meals.
What to Eat at TASTY BOWL RESTAURANT 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 TASTY BOWL RESTAURANT, 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 TASTY BOWL RESTAURANT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Bulalo Net +2
“We ordered chicken pulao and bulalo. It's tasty!! Lives to their brand name! The servings are huge!”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered chicken pulao and bulalo. It's tasty!! Lives to their brand name! The servings are huge!”July 2025
“Cant stop myself wearing their on Breakfast, their Tapsilog, Bangsilog and Bulalo are affordable and tasty too🤩”August 2025
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Paneer Net +2
“Juices, smoothies, lemonades, paneer, soups, chicken, everything I tried was delicious!”
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“Juices, smoothies, lemonades, paneer, soups, chicken, everything I tried was delicious!”July 2023
“We strongly recommend that you taste paneer - a tender young cheese with different sauces.”July 2023
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Saambhar Net +2
“Oh man this restaurant is my home for breakfast, their dosas and sambhar is so tasty and delicious, I just cannot take away the taste from my tounge, I am very grateful for this place and pray it will remain always and forever the same”
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“Oh man this restaurant is my home for breakfast, their dosas and sambhar is so tasty and delicious, I just cannot take away the taste from my tounge, I am very grateful for this place and pray it will remain always and forever the same”December 2024
“Appam also nice, coconut chutney and saambhar is great!”May 2023
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Tapsilog Net +2
“ordered the whole pepper chicken and tapsilog and was not disappointed!”
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“ordered the whole pepper chicken and tapsilog and was not disappointed!”March 2019
“Cant stop myself wearing their on Breakfast, their Tapsilog, Bangsilog and Bulalo are affordable and tasty too🤩”August 2025
Honorable mentions (19)
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Appam Net +1
“Appam also nice, coconut chutney and saambhar is great!”
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“Appam also nice, coconut chutney and saambhar is great!”May 2023
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Bangsilog Net +1
“Cant stop myself wearing their on Breakfast, their Tapsilog, Bangsilog and Bulalo are affordable and tasty too🤩”
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Review excerpts
“Cant stop myself wearing their on Breakfast, their Tapsilog, Bangsilog and Bulalo are affordable and tasty too🤩”August 2025
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Beef idiyappam kothu Net +1
“It's one of the good restaurant in the Al Barsha area non veg is good and tasty and the service also good... I Tried Beef Idiyappam kothu it's very good. One of the good option for the indian and Philippino foods.”
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Review excerpts
“It's one of the good restaurant in the Al Barsha area non veg is good and tasty and the service also good... I Tried Beef Idiyappam kothu it's very good. One of the good option for the indian and Philippino foods.”November 2022
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Chicken manchow Net +1
“1 chicken manchow (this was quite good but I didn't like that they already put fried noodles in the bowl which became soggy by the time it was served)”
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“1 chicken manchow (this was quite good but I didn't like that they already put fried noodles in the bowl which became soggy by the time it was served)”December 2018
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Chicken manchurian Net +1
“We had schezwan shrimp, chicken Manchurian, and chicken noodles. We had a Vanilla and Oreo milkshake for dessert. Everything was made to order, fresh, and delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“We had schezwan shrimp, chicken Manchurian, and chicken noodles. We had a Vanilla and Oreo milkshake for dessert. Everything was made to order, fresh, and delicious!”January 2025
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Chicken manchurian gravy Net +1
“1 chicken manchurian gravy (this was fine)”
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Review excerpts
“1 chicken manchurian gravy (this was fine)”December 2018
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Chicken noodles Net +1
“We had schezwan shrimp, chicken Manchurian, and chicken noodles. We had a Vanilla and Oreo milkshake for dessert. Everything was made to order, fresh, and delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“We had schezwan shrimp, chicken Manchurian, and chicken noodles. We had a Vanilla and Oreo milkshake for dessert. Everything was made to order, fresh, and delicious!”January 2025
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Dosas Net +1
“Oh man this restaurant is my home for breakfast, their dosas and sambhar is so tasty and delicious, I just cannot take away the taste from my tounge, I am very grateful for this place and pray it will remain always and forever the same”
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Review excerpts
“Oh man this restaurant is my home for breakfast, their dosas and sambhar is so tasty and delicious, I just cannot take away the taste from my tounge, I am very grateful for this place and pray it will remain always and forever the same”December 2024
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Egg fried rice Net +1
“I always order from tasty bowl restaurant and they never disappoint! The food is super tasty, always fresh, and delivered on time. My favorite is the egg fried rice it’s absolutely delicious. Great quality and reliable service every time. Highly recommend!”
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“I always order from tasty bowl restaurant and they never disappoint! The food is super tasty, always fresh, and delivered on time. My favorite is the egg fried rice it’s absolutely delicious. Great quality and reliable service every time. Highly recommend!”August 2025
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Egg roast Net +1
“Tomato curry was well balanced, not extremely fiery, with plenty of curry leaves and mustard seeds (south indian/sri lankan style), egg roast was a bit on the gravier side, but delicious, prepared with a lot of onions and the sweetness of onions really comes through.”
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“Tomato curry was well balanced, not extremely fiery, with plenty of curry leaves and mustard seeds (south indian/sri lankan style), egg roast was a bit on the gravier side, but delicious, prepared with a lot of onions and the sweetness of onions really comes through.”May 2023
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Hotpot Net +1
“The hotpot is still somewhat decent, but overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place anymore.”
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“The hotpot is still somewhat decent, but overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place anymore.”October 2024
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Kappa meen Net +1
“My favorite Kappa meen made me feel home 🌸”
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“My favorite Kappa meen made me feel home 🌸”November 2021
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Malabar biryani Net +1
“Amazing food and another place for yummy Malabar biryani. Juices a must try”
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“Amazing food and another place for yummy Malabar biryani. Juices a must try”February 2018
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Parathas Net +1
“Parathas are excellent, chapatis are not very good.”
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Review excerpts
“Parathas are excellent, chapatis are not very good.”May 2023
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Schezwan shrimp Net +1
“We had schezwan shrimp, chicken Manchurian, and chicken noodles. We had a Vanilla and Oreo milkshake for dessert. Everything was made to order, fresh, and delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“We had schezwan shrimp, chicken Manchurian, and chicken noodles. We had a Vanilla and Oreo milkshake for dessert. Everything was made to order, fresh, and delicious!”January 2025
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Tomato curry Net +1
“Tomato curry was well balanced, not extremely fiery, with plenty of curry leaves and mustard seeds (south indian/sri lankan style), egg roast was a bit on the gravier side, but delicious, prepared with a lot of onions and the sweetness of onions really comes through.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tomato curry was well balanced, not extremely fiery, with plenty of curry leaves and mustard seeds (south indian/sri lankan style), egg roast was a bit on the gravier side, but delicious, prepared with a lot of onions and the sweetness of onions really comes through.”May 2023
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Whole pepper chicken Net +1
“ordered the whole pepper chicken and tapsilog and was not disappointed!”
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Review excerpts
“ordered the whole pepper chicken and tapsilog and was not disappointed!”March 2019
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Chicken hakka noodles Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“1 chicken Hakka noodles (OK in taste but very different from Hakka noodles tasted elsewhere)”
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Puri bhaji Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I had a breakfast here. The Puri bhaji was okay. What i didn't like was there was only one person for taking orders, service and issue bill, so it led to delay in service. But over all its good.”
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Drinks 4
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Chai Net +1
“Again their chai—easily the highlight. Perfect, comforting, and something we looked forward to every day, several times a day!”
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Review excerpts
“Again their chai—easily the highlight. Perfect, comforting, and something we looked forward to every day, several times a day!”December 2025
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Indian tea Net +1
“Nice Indian tea and mixed coctails, also a lot of national food sets. Good prices and friendly personal.”
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“Nice Indian tea and mixed coctails, also a lot of national food sets. Good prices and friendly personal.”August 2022
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Oreo milkshake Net +1
“We had schezwan shrimp, chicken Manchurian, and chicken noodles. We had a Vanilla and Oreo milkshake for dessert. Everything was made to order, fresh, and delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“We had schezwan shrimp, chicken Manchurian, and chicken noodles. We had a Vanilla and Oreo milkshake for dessert. Everything was made to order, fresh, and delicious!”January 2025
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Vanilla milkshake Net +1
“We had schezwan shrimp, chicken Manchurian, and chicken noodles. We had a Vanilla and Oreo milkshake for dessert. Everything was made to order, fresh, and delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“We had schezwan shrimp, chicken Manchurian, and chicken noodles. We had a Vanilla and Oreo milkshake for dessert. Everything was made to order, fresh, and delicious!”January 2025
What to Avoid (13)
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Biriyani Net −1
“We order biriyani and we got inside salad some un cleaned fish parts not recommended”
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Critical review excerpts
“We order biriyani and we got inside salad some un cleaned fish parts not recommended”October 2024
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Chapatis Net −1
“Parathas are excellent, chapatis are not very good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Parathas are excellent, chapatis are not very good.”May 2023
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Chicken 65 Net −1
“I ordered chicken 65, which has been ordered previously as well from the same restaurant but disappointed as who serves chicken neck piece in that dish? In fact it’s hard to get that piece even though you order any other dish any where. But this is really disappointing as it has always been recommended and I have always loved the food there but this experience is totally unacceptable and I would think before to recommend.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered chicken 65, which has been ordered previously as well from the same restaurant but disappointed as who serves chicken neck piece in that dish? In fact it’s hard to get that piece even though you order any other dish any where. But this is really disappointing as it has always been recommended and I have always loved the food there but this experience is totally unacceptable and I would think before to recommend.”September 2025
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Chicken adobo Net −1
“First time ever I taste the worst ever chicken adobo. No taste at all and I was a customer for long time. I didn’t expect that I could taste chicken adobo like this. It’s just oyster with water makes it full of water. Not tasty. Waste of money ever.”
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Critical review excerpts
“First time ever I taste the worst ever chicken adobo. No taste at all and I was a customer for long time. I didn’t expect that I could taste chicken adobo like this. It’s just oyster with water makes it full of water. Not tasty. Waste of money ever.”August 2024
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Chicken grill Net −1
“Ordered chicken grill and specified it to make non spicy but somehow they make it spicy! When I mentioned they change my meal which gave some positive vibes.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered chicken grill and specified it to make non spicy but somehow they make it spicy! When I mentioned they change my meal which gave some positive vibes.”June 2026
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Fish fingers Net −1
“1 fish fingers (not great, fish was chewy and they served mayo instead of tartar sauce)”
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Critical review excerpts
“1 fish fingers (not great, fish was chewy and they served mayo instead of tartar sauce)”December 2018
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Fish polichathu Net −1
“Today, I ordered the fish polichathu and was excited to receive the food quickly. However, I was quite disappointed with the fish itself. It had a strong, unpleasant smell and the taste was off, indicating it wasn’t fresh. While the fish masala had a great flavor, the quality of the fish ruined the experience for me. I could easily tell by the texture that the fish was not fresh.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today, I ordered the fish polichathu and was excited to receive the food quickly. However, I was quite disappointed with the fish itself. It had a strong, unpleasant smell and the taste was off, indicating it wasn’t fresh. While the fish masala had a great flavor, the quality of the fish ruined the experience for me. I could easily tell by the texture that the fish was not fresh.”October 2024
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Hong kong egg fried rice Net −1
“1 Hong Kong egg fried rice (Not great at all; who in the world puts cashews in Indo Chinese fried rice? And that too soooooo many??? Also, it tasted just like standard Schezwan fried rice soooooo don't know why they called it Hong Kong fried rice?)”
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Critical review excerpts
“1 Hong Kong egg fried rice (Not great at all; who in the world puts cashews in Indo Chinese fried rice? And that too soooooo many??? Also, it tasted just like standard Schezwan fried rice soooooo don't know why they called it Hong Kong fried rice?)”December 2018
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Mutton pulav Net −1
“Ordered mutton pulav its very very bad, total waste of money. I don't recommend anyone to try here then get disappointed”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered mutton pulav its very very bad, total waste of money. I don't recommend anyone to try here then get disappointed”January 2026
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Mutton roast Net −1
“Very disappointed with the quality of the food and taste. Ordered mutton roast and they got it in Chinese style.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very disappointed with the quality of the food and taste. Ordered mutton roast and they got it in Chinese style.”June 2024
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Pothichoru Net −1
“For example, today I ordered pothichoru and received half-cooked fish and a tiny piece of egg fry that looked like someone had eaten the rest—this should never have been served.”
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Critical review excerpts
“For example, today I ordered pothichoru and received half-cooked fish and a tiny piece of egg fry that looked like someone had eaten the rest—this should never have been served.”April 2026
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Veg clear soup Net −1
“1 veg clear soup (moderately ok but quite bland)”
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Critical review excerpts
“1 veg clear soup (moderately ok but quite bland)”December 2018
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Mutton biryani Net −2
“I ordered mutton biryani, and it was totally disappointing. The biryani seemed like plain rice mixed with mutton curry rather than a properly cooked biryani. The spices were not balanced at all—it was overly spicy, with too much gravy and an unexpected tomato-heavy taste. Tomato in biryani was really surprising and unpleasant. Overall, the dish lacked authenticity and flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered mutton biryani, and it was totally disappointing. The biryani seemed like plain rice mixed with mutton curry rather than a properly cooked biryani. The spices were not balanced at all—it was overly spicy, with too much gravy and an unexpected tomato-heavy taste. Tomato in biryani was really surprising and unpleasant. Overall, the dish lacked authenticity and flavor.”January 2026
“I order mutton biryani In my order they give me With Rice and some mutton pice and when try to eat I can't eat that item.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm spice. If you need mild food, repeat the request when ordering: one chicken grill marked non-spicy still arrived spicy before being replaced.
Check delivery. If timing matters, confirm delivery before ordering; one customer reported waiting a long time on two occasions.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is a safer starting point in the reviews, especially dosas, sambar, tapsilog, bangsilog and bulalo.
Check orders. Check the dish and sides when your order arrives, since customers have reported receiving soup instead of vegetables and incorrect portions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al barsha 1 desert charm building shop number 1
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Order errors
Several customers received the wrong dish, including Chinese soup instead of mixed vegetables and a biryani order with unclean fish parts.
Delivery delays
Delivery experiences vary sharply: some report timely arrival, while others describe long waits or no delivery after ordering.
Food inconsistency
Reviews include undercooked fish, concerns about freshness, and dishes whose taste fell well below expectations.
Poor complaints handling
Some diners felt staff dismissed complaints or responded rudely when food or service problems were raised.
Biryani concerns
The mutton biryani has been described as overly spicy, gravy-heavy and closer to rice mixed with mutton curry than traditional biryani.
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The Bottom Line
Tasty Bowl Restaurant in Al Barsha is a casual Asian fusion cafeteria with a particularly broad Indian, Filipino and Chinese menu. Breakfast is one of its clearest strengths: reviewers mention fluffy dosas with coconut chutney and sambar, as well as tapsilog, bangsilog and bulalo. Chai also has a loyal following, with one holidaymaker calling it the highlight of repeated daily visits.
Prices are generally described as affordable or reasonable, and some diners report generous portions; others, however, have complained that portions were very small. The setting has also received contrasting feedback: one recent visitor found it clean, cozy and welcoming, while older feedback describes a basic cafeteria atmosphere. Late opening, including a 24-hour claim in one review, makes it a practical option for early breakfast or late-night food.
Consistency is the main caution. Customers have reported wrong dishes, undercooked or questionable-quality fish, disappointing mutton biryani and occasional spice mistakes. Delivery feedback is similarly mixed, ranging from timely service to long waits or no delivery.
If ordering for the first time, confirm spice instructions and delivery timing, then check the order as soon as it arrives. For the most reliable-looking starting point, breakfast dishes and chai have the strongest specific praise.