Fresh bread
Freshly baked Arabic bread is a recurring highlight, including with broast and grilled chicken meals.
TAZA Dhiyafa Restaurant
Al Satwa
TAZA Dhiyafa Restaurant is a casual chicken-focused fast-food spot in Al Satwa, known in reviews for BBQ chicken, broasted chicken and freshly baked Arabic bread. Older feedback also highlights filling rice meals such as kabsa, while more recent reviews raise concerns about food quality, portions and whether the branch is still operating.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
948 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spicy broast
Spicy Chicken Broast Combos are specifically praised for their flavour and seasoning.
Fast service
One review describes the service as both fast and friendly, useful for a quick meal.
Family seating
The restaurant has been described as suitable for large gatherings and families.
Value meals
Some customers found the portions and meal pricing good value, including a BBQ chicken meal at AED 26.
Garlic sauce
The garlic sauce has been a memorable part of the meal for returning customers.
What to Eat at TAZA Dhiyafa 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 TAZA Dhiyafa 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 TAZA Dhiyafa Restaurant, 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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Fried chicken Net +2
“Delicious fried chicken. They serve fresh from the oven khubz(arabic bread)which makes the food more attractive. Maharaja rice which is a blend of arabic and Pak/Ind taste is deliciois too. Their signature food was grilled chicken with which they started off but I believe the fried chicken has taken over.”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious fried chicken. They serve fresh from the oven khubz(arabic bread)which makes the food more attractive. Maharaja rice which is a blend of arabic and Pak/Ind taste is deliciois too. Their signature food was grilled chicken with which they started off but I believe the fried chicken has taken over.”October 2021
“The fried chicken is exactly life Al Baik, they inject flavour in the chicken they also give freshly baked bread.”April 2023
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Grilled chicken Net +2
“Great nice d grill chicken tasty”
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Review excerpts
“Great nice d grill chicken tasty”December 2019
“Well the best selection so far at the food court. Nice and tender grilled chicken and great tasting Hummus. But if you are really very hungry, up your order cos the portions are quite small”October 2019
Honorable mentions (14)
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Bread Net +1
“Very tasty food, not oily, polite staff, fast, fresh and hot, bread is great taste and freshly made.”
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Review excerpts
“Very tasty food, not oily, polite staff, fast, fresh and hot, bread is great taste and freshly made.”February 2023
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Broast Net +1
“As usual great teasty broast and fresh bread 😍👌”
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Review excerpts
“As usual great teasty broast and fresh bread 😍👌”June 2023
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Chicken fry Net +1
“Last time i tried chicken fry 12 pcs+pepsi+french fries+bread with hummus (unlimited) cost 70 dhs only. Worth able for cost and taste. Very tasty n yummy.👌🍟🍗🍗🍗🍗 Go and try with children and friends...”
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Review excerpts
“Last time i tried chicken fry 12 pcs+pepsi+french fries+bread with hummus (unlimited) cost 70 dhs only. Worth able for cost and taste. Very tasty n yummy.👌🍟🍗🍗🍗🍗 Go and try with children and friends...”November 2020
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Crispy roll Net +1
“The food was so fresh & tasty, I am in love with the crispy roll & definitely will try again. Below are the items I have ordered. 1. Crispy Roll”
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Review excerpts
“The food was so fresh & tasty, I am in love with the crispy roll & definitely will try again. Below are the items I have ordered. 1. Crispy Roll”June 2021
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Freshly baked bread Net +1
“The fried chicken is exactly life Al Baik, they inject flavour in the chicken they also give freshly baked bread.”
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Review excerpts
“The fried chicken is exactly life Al Baik, they inject flavour in the chicken they also give freshly baked bread.”April 2023
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Grill chicken meal Net +1
“The grill chicken meal is delicious. Customer service could be better. They accept card and cash payment. Simple and clean set up at restaurant. Make sure your payment is accepted and food is being prepared.”
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Review excerpts
“The grill chicken meal is delicious. Customer service could be better. They accept card and cash payment. Simple and clean set up at restaurant. Make sure your payment is accepted and food is being prepared.”August 2021
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Hummus Net +1
“Well the best selection so far at the food court. Nice and tender grilled chicken and great tasting Hummus. But if you are really very hungry, up your order cos the portions are quite small”
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Review excerpts
“Well the best selection so far at the food court. Nice and tender grilled chicken and great tasting Hummus. But if you are really very hungry, up your order cos the portions are quite small”October 2019
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Kabsa Net +1
“Taza is a good affordable place for rice, fried chicken and even kabsa. The guys at the counter are very kind and welcoming.”
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Review excerpts
“Taza is a good affordable place for rice, fried chicken and even kabsa. The guys at the counter are very kind and welcoming.”October 2021
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Khubz(arabic bread) Net +1
“Delicious fried chicken. They serve fresh from the oven khubz(arabic bread)which makes the food more attractive. Maharaja rice which is a blend of arabic and Pak/Ind taste is deliciois too. Their signature food was grilled chicken with which they started off but I believe the fried chicken has taken over.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious fried chicken. They serve fresh from the oven khubz(arabic bread)which makes the food more attractive. Maharaja rice which is a blend of arabic and Pak/Ind taste is deliciois too. Their signature food was grilled chicken with which they started off but I believe the fried chicken has taken over.”October 2021
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Maharaja rice Net +1
“Delicious fried chicken. They serve fresh from the oven khubz(arabic bread)which makes the food more attractive. Maharaja rice which is a blend of arabic and Pak/Ind taste is deliciois too. Their signature food was grilled chicken with which they started off but I believe the fried chicken has taken over.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious fried chicken. They serve fresh from the oven khubz(arabic bread)which makes the food more attractive. Maharaja rice which is a blend of arabic and Pak/Ind taste is deliciois too. Their signature food was grilled chicken with which they started off but I believe the fried chicken has taken over.”October 2021
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Qasba Net +1
“I also tried Qasba, also very delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“I also tried Qasba, also very delicious.”April 2023
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Spicy chicken broast combos Net +1
“Love the Spicy Chicken Broast Combos which are very tasty. They serve fresh Bread which my husband likes.”
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Review excerpts
“Love the Spicy Chicken Broast Combos which are very tasty. They serve fresh Bread which my husband likes.”February 2023
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4Pc spice broasted chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I am addicted to Taza barbq chicken and spicy broast chicken itz is yummmmmyyy the taste is perfect and the spices are great , i love the fresh bread they serve the meal is fulfilling and value for money for AED 26 you have big barbq chicken along with colddrink , garlic paste and khubus itz a great place for chicken lovers....”
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Review excerpts
“I am addicted to Taza barbq chicken and spicy broast chicken itz is yummmmmyyy the taste is perfect and the spices are great , i love the fresh bread they serve the meal is fulfilling and value for money for AED 26 you have big barbq chicken along with colddrink , garlic paste and khubus itz a great place for chicken lovers....”September 2021
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Chicken inasal Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I have tried Taza's Chicken Inasal from Shk Zayed branch and I really loved it. I tried it again in this branch (2nd December St.) and it seemed different.”
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What to Avoid (9)
Food 9
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Bbq chicken Net −1
“I had ordered BBQ chicken which i got was old stock coz it tasted very poor .0 Rating out of 10.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had ordered BBQ chicken which i got was old stock coz it tasted very poor .0 Rating out of 10.”February 2024
“Always loved their food and service. However, lately they have either changed the recipe or started to use low quality ingredients. One example is the chicken strips. They are hard and barely have any meat in them. The barbecued chicken is smaller than before,and the service is not as it used to be.”August 2020
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Fries Net −1
“I ordered roasted chicken spicy and They give me Chicken taste like awful You can tell chicken is sitting in the hot windows for more than 5hrs or more same goes with the fries it's already soggy and not crispy know wonder no more people eating in this restaurant”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered roasted chicken spicy and They give me Chicken taste like awful You can tell chicken is sitting in the hot windows for more than 5hrs or more same goes with the fries it's already soggy and not crispy know wonder no more people eating in this restaurant”September 2023
“The quality has just drop drastically. I was in a shock. The chicken broast doesnt taste the same. The french fries were soggy. Only the pita bread was good. I had ordered a broast combo. The staff is good, the service also was definitely good but if the food is not good these other things dont matter. I wonder if it is the same franchise. It doesnt taste like al Tazaj anymore.”May 2023
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Broast combo Net −1
“The quality has just drop drastically. I was in a shock. The chicken broast doesnt taste the same. The french fries were soggy. Only the pita bread was good. I had ordered a broast combo. The staff is good, the service also was definitely good but if the food is not good these other things dont matter. I wonder if it is the same franchise. It doesnt taste like al Tazaj anymore.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The quality has just drop drastically. I was in a shock. The chicken broast doesnt taste the same. The french fries were soggy. Only the pita bread was good. I had ordered a broast combo. The staff is good, the service also was definitely good but if the food is not good these other things dont matter. I wonder if it is the same franchise. It doesnt taste like al Tazaj anymore.”May 2023
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Broasted Net −1
“Taza used to be my favorite place for broasted and rice but since yesterday i had the food i am feeling pukish.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Taza used to be my favorite place for broasted and rice but since yesterday i had the food i am feeling pukish.”March 2024
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Broasted chicken Net −1
“The Quality of food has dropped ,Rice is already packed and Kept,The Broasted chicken taste like flour.The flour just peeloff in hand from the chicken the coating is just a coat of Flour , There are fried hairs in the chicken.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Quality of food has dropped ,Rice is already packed and Kept,The Broasted chicken taste like flour.The flour just peeloff in hand from the chicken the coating is just a coat of Flour , There are fried hairs in the chicken.”February 2024
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Chicken broast Net −1
“The quality has just drop drastically. I was in a shock. The chicken broast doesnt taste the same. The french fries were soggy. Only the pita bread was good. I had ordered a broast combo. The staff is good, the service also was definitely good but if the food is not good these other things dont matter. I wonder if it is the same franchise. It doesnt taste like al Tazaj anymore.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The quality has just drop drastically. I was in a shock. The chicken broast doesnt taste the same. The french fries were soggy. Only the pita bread was good. I had ordered a broast combo. The staff is good, the service also was definitely good but if the food is not good these other things dont matter. I wonder if it is the same franchise. It doesnt taste like al Tazaj anymore.”May 2023
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Chicken strips Net −1
“Always loved their food and service. However, lately they have either changed the recipe or started to use low quality ingredients. One example is the chicken strips. They are hard and barely have any meat in them. The barbecued chicken is smaller than before,and the service is not as it used to be.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Always loved their food and service. However, lately they have either changed the recipe or started to use low quality ingredients. One example is the chicken strips. They are hard and barely have any meat in them. The barbecued chicken is smaller than before,and the service is not as it used to be.”August 2020
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Kebab Net −1
“Ordered Taza after long time. Worst decision ever. Dry chicken , dry n hard bread, the kebab is like frozen kebab. Taza used to be so good, what happened ? Never goin to Taza again”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Taza after long time. Worst decision ever. Dry chicken , dry n hard bread, the kebab is like frozen kebab. Taza used to be so good, what happened ? Never goin to Taza again”August 2023
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Mild broasted chicken Net −1
“But, that's not what forced me into a 2 star. What forced me into a 2 star is that the employee failed to give me mild broasted chicken. Every piece of chicken I got was spicy, even after returning the order twice.”
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Critical review excerpts
“But, that's not what forced me into a 2 star. What forced me into a 2 star is that the employee failed to give me mild broasted chicken. Every piece of chicken I got was spicy, even after returning the order twice.”April 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Check opening. Verify that the Al Satwa branch is open before travelling; a December 2024 review reported it closed with its sign removed.
Check freshness. Ask when the chicken, fries and rice were prepared, since reviews describe food as dry, soggy or held in hot windows.
Confirm offers. Check promotional prices at the counter before ordering; one customer saw a 20 AED offer removed from the display.
Confirm extras. Check that sauces and other requested extras are in the order, as customers report they are sometimes forgotten.
Ask for bread. If bread matters to you, request it fresh or ask for a replacement when it arrives cold; one reviewer says this was accommodated.
Allow parking time. Leave extra time to find paid parking around the restaurant, which one reviewer found very difficult.
Plan the visit
Practical details
2nd December St
Al Satwa, Dubai
Common Concerns
Closure risk
A December 2024 review says the branch remained closed, with its outdoor sign removed and no visible renovation work.
Small portions
Several customers found the chicken pieces unusually small, including a four-piece order with two very small pieces.
Inconsistent quality
Recent complaints mention bland or dry chicken, hard bread, soggy fries and food that seemed old or poorly prepared.
Service issues
Reviews report slow processing, missing sauces, inattentive staff and occasional unfriendly behaviour.
Difficult parking
Paid parking was described as difficult to find around the restaurant.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
70 dhs
12 pcs+pepsi+french fries+bread with hummus
“Last time i tried chicken fry 12 pcs+pepsi+french fries+bread with hummus (unlimited) cost 70 dhs only”Google review · November 2020
29 dirhams
4 pcs fried chicken
“Yesterday me and my friend bought fried chicken from 'tasa' restaurant, we bought 4 pcs 29 dirhams except pepsi”Google review · November 2023
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The Bottom Line
TAZA Dhiyafa is a casual chicken restaurant in Al Satwa built around broasted and grilled chicken. Customers have mentioned BBQ chicken, Spicy Chicken Broast Combos, kabsa and freshly baked Arabic bread. At its best, it is a straightforward fast-food stop: one review found the service fast and friendly, while another praised the garlic sauce and crunchy fries.
There is useful value in some older feedback. A reviewer reported AED 26 for a large BBQ chicken with a cold drink, garlic paste and khubus, and another paid 70 dhs for 12 pieces with Pepsi, fries, bread and hummus. Family groups have also been mentioned, although the setting is casual and self-service rather than polished dining.
The bigger caution is inconsistency. Multiple reviews describe very small chicken pieces, dry or bland chicken, hard bread and soggy fries; one customer said the chicken appeared to have been sitting in a hot window for more than five hours. Service complaints include missing sauces, slow processing and staff who seemed unhelpful.
Most importantly, a December 2024 review said the branch was still closed and its outdoor sign had been removed. Check that it has reopened before making the trip, and allow time for difficult paid parking if it is operating.