Charcoal chicken
Charcoal chicken with rice is reported as tasty, filling and generously portioned.
مطعم تِـيستي جريل سبوتTasty GrillSpot Restaurant
Al Barsha
Tasty GrillSpot Restaurant is a multi-cuisine spot in Al Barsha, known in reviews for charcoal chicken, filling portions and a broad menu at approachable prices. It suits a casual meal, takeaway or delivery, though service and consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
148 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Big portions
A returning diner specifically praised the generous portions and milkshakes.
Menu variety
Reviews mention grilled Middle Eastern, Indian, American and Asian choices, including Filipino food.
Grilled dishes
The mixed grill and fish grill both receive specific positive mentions.
Bulk orders
A charcoal order for around 120 people was praised for its quantity, packaging and on-time delivery.
Reasonable prices
Customers describe the food as budget-friendly, with satisfying portions and affordable options.
What to Eat at مطعم تِـيستي جريل سبوتTasty GrillSpot 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 مطعم تِـيستي جريل سبوتTasty GrillSpot 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.
These items at مطعم تِـيستي جريل سبوتTasty GrillSpot Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Beef masala Net +1
“Food taste is awesome Can try mutton rogan josh , beef masala etc. Biryanis are just ok.”
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Review excerpts
“Food taste is awesome Can try mutton rogan josh , beef masala etc. Biryanis are just ok.”July 2025
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Biryani Net +1
“It’s a different experience once I came here I kept on canning back again, must try falak special mix juice with strawberries mango pineapple and drops of passion fruit seeds, the chicken shish and biryani are superb”
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“It’s a different experience once I came here I kept on canning back again, must try falak special mix juice with strawberries mango pineapple and drops of passion fruit seeds, the chicken shish and biryani are superb”February 2025
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Charcoal chicken with rice Net +1
“I had the charcoal chicken with rice, it was very tasty and filling.”
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Review excerpts
“I had the charcoal chicken with rice, it was very tasty and filling.”July 2025
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Charcol Net +1
“I have ordered a bulk order from Taste grill for Charcol, their special spicy one, for around 120 people. It was really great in taste, good in quantity, and well packed.”
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“I have ordered a bulk order from Taste grill for Charcol, their special spicy one, for around 120 people. It was really great in taste, good in quantity, and well packed.”October 2025
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Chicken 65 Net +1
“chicken 65 & egg fried rice was good 😋”
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“chicken 65 & egg fried rice was good 😋”June 2025
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Chicken fried rice Net +1
“The chicken fried rice was excellent and highly recommended for those who enjoy spicy food.”
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“The chicken fried rice was excellent and highly recommended for those who enjoy spicy food.”May 2025
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Chicken shish Net +1
“It’s a different experience once I came here I kept on canning back again, must try falak special mix juice with strawberries mango pineapple and drops of passion fruit seeds, the chicken shish and biryani are superb”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It’s a different experience once I came here I kept on canning back again, must try falak special mix juice with strawberries mango pineapple and drops of passion fruit seeds, the chicken shish and biryani are superb”February 2025
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Egg fried rice Net +1
“chicken 65 & egg fried rice was good 😋”
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Review excerpts
“chicken 65 & egg fried rice was good 😋”June 2025
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Fish grill Net +1
“I tried grilled items from this restaurant ❤️ that was super tasty and must try item , especially theirs fish grill that was loved and tasty item . Anybody can visit there trying it . Cash worthed foods , and also servies are good 😍😍 neet and quality foods”
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Review excerpts
“I tried grilled items from this restaurant ❤️ that was super tasty and must try item , especially theirs fish grill that was loved and tasty item . Anybody can visit there trying it . Cash worthed foods , and also servies are good 😍😍 neet and quality foods”August 2025
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Hyderabadi biryani Net +1
“No.1 tastebirds are flying superb taste of hyderabadi biryani in have ever eat in uae.no.1 once again.”
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“No.1 tastebirds are flying superb taste of hyderabadi biryani in have ever eat in uae.no.1 once again.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (6)
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Mixed grill Net +1
“Good food and affordable! Highly recommend to get the mixed grill”
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Review excerpts
“Good food and affordable! Highly recommend to get the mixed grill”April 2024
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“Best Muton Biryani in the area for backpackers like me (on a budget) kudos to the kitchen and Shamnas who is always smiling and providing a mint customer service even when busy.”
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“Best Muton Biryani in the area for backpackers like me (on a budget) kudos to the kitchen and Shamnas who is always smiling and providing a mint customer service even when busy.”July 2025
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Mutton rogan josh Net +1
“Food taste is awesome Can try mutton rogan josh , beef masala etc. Biryanis are just ok.”
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Review excerpts
“Food taste is awesome Can try mutton rogan josh , beef masala etc. Biryanis are just ok.”July 2025
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Omelette Net +1
“Excellent tea, paratha and omelette. Only drawback was irritating flies in outside area”
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“Excellent tea, paratha and omelette. Only drawback was irritating flies in outside area”November 2023
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Orange carrot with passion fruit Net +1
“Tried their juice combo of Orange Carrot with Passion fruit which was delicious.”
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“Tried their juice combo of Orange Carrot with Passion fruit which was delicious.”July 2025
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Paratha Net +1
“Excellent tea, paratha and omelette. Only drawback was irritating flies in outside area”
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“Excellent tea, paratha and omelette. Only drawback was irritating flies in outside area”November 2023
Drinks 3
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Chai with milk Net +1
“Chai with milk is a must for the tea lovers from Pakistan/India.”
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Review excerpts
“Chai with milk is a must for the tea lovers from Pakistan/India.”July 2024
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Falak special mix juice Net +1
“It’s a different experience once I came here I kept on canning back again, must try falak special mix juice with strawberries mango pineapple and drops of passion fruit seeds, the chicken shish and biryani are superb”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It’s a different experience once I came here I kept on canning back again, must try falak special mix juice with strawberries mango pineapple and drops of passion fruit seeds, the chicken shish and biryani are superb”February 2025
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Tea Net +1
“Excellent tea, paratha and omelette. Only drawback was irritating flies in outside area”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent tea, paratha and omelette. Only drawback was irritating flies in outside area”November 2023
What to Avoid (3)
Food 2
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Chicken biryani Net −1
“The chicken biryani of this restaurant is very worst One of the worst experiences i had i recommend all the guests plz don’t eat biryani at all chicken are over cooked staff is not good service is too slow”
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Critical review excerpts
“The chicken biryani of this restaurant is very worst One of the worst experiences i had i recommend all the guests plz don’t eat biryani at all chicken are over cooked staff is not good service is too slow”April 2026
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Uzhunnu vada Net −1
“I bought Uzhunnu Vada, and it was clearly old, dry, and had been refried — completely unfit for serving to customers.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I bought Uzhunnu Vada, and it was clearly old, dry, and had been refried — completely unfit for serving to customers.”August 2025
Drinks 1
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Karak tea Net −1
“Karak tea quality can be improved its not good as per taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Karak tea quality can be improved its not good as per taste.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try charcoal. Charcoal chicken is one of the safest review-backed picks, especially with rice; ask about the grilled preparation.
Choose biryani carefully. Mutton biryani receives strong praise, while one customer specifically advised against the chicken biryani.
Avoid peak waits. Allow extra time at busy periods or visit off-peak: one diner waited 30 minutes for a table and found it uncleared.
Check deliveries. For delivery, verify every item when it arrives; one replacement order arrived without the promised kuboos.
Skip karak. Karak tea was described as below expectations, so tea lovers may prefer the milk chai instead.
Prefer indoors. If seating is available, choose indoors: a review mentions irritating flies in the outside area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha - Dubai
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews describe long waits, including a 30-minute wait for a table and delayed orders.
Staff attitude
Multiple customers report rude or dismissive interactions, including confusion over paying for tea.
Biryani inconsistency
Chicken biryani was criticised for overcooked chicken, although other reviews praised the mutton and Hyderabadi biryani.
Freshness concerns
One customer said the Uzhunnu Vada tasted old, dry and refried.
Small setting
The restaurant is described as relatively small, with limited indoor seating during summer.
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The Bottom Line
Tasty GrillSpot Restaurant is a casual multi-cuisine option in Al Barsha where you can eat in, take away or order delivery. The clearest strengths in the reviews are charcoal chicken, mixed grill, fish grill and generous portions; one customer also returned specifically for the milkshakes. It is more of a practical food stop than a polished dining room, and the relatively small space may feel tight at busy times.
Prices are repeatedly described as reasonable. One review lists mutton biryani at 20 dirham and chicken samosa at 2 dirham, while another praises the charcoal chicken with rice as filling and budget-friendly. The menu reaches across grilled, Indian, Chinese and Filipino dishes, so groups with different cravings have plenty to consider.
The main caution is service reliability. Some diners report fast, friendly staff, but others describe ignored orders, unclean tables, long waits and rude exchanges at the cashier. Delivery accuracy has also been an issue in one detailed complaint.
Food quality is not entirely consistent either: mutton and Hyderabadi biryani receive strong praise, while one chicken biryani was reported with overcooked chicken and a Veg Manchurian was described as excessively spicy with hard balls. Go for the grilled items, check takeaway orders carefully and avoid the busiest periods if timing matters.