Biryani
The biryani is repeatedly praised for balanced spices, well-cooked rice and fresh, satisfying flavour.
Tea Mate Cafeteria - Al Qouz (branch)
Al Quoz
Tea Mate Cafeteria is a compact coffee shop and cafeteria in Al Quoz, known in reviews for its biryani and quick, convenient online ordering. Customers also mention the chicken sandwich, karak tea and South Indian-style meals, though the small dining area and uneven service are worth noting.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
170 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kerala Style
The Kerala-style Beef Biryani, also described as Mangalam type biriyani, was called flavourful and perfectly cooked.
Online Ordering
Several customers find online ordering convenient, with one review noting neatly packed food arriving fresh and warm.
Fresh Meals
Reviews describe the food as fresh and well prepared, with one customer saying other ordered items were good too.
Karak Tea
Karak tea is specifically praised alongside the chicken sandwich by one customer.
Value
One review describes the food as cheap and good quality, while another praises the lowest-price combo.
Tips for a Better Visit
Order Online. If seating is full, use online ordering; several customers found it more convenient than dining in.
Plan Ahead. Allow extra time for delivery or pickup, as one order took more than an hour and another arrived after two hours.
Avoid Waiting. Do not assume roadside waiting is safe for pickup; a customer warned about police issuing fines while orders were collected.
Check Tea. If you prefer lightly sweetened tea, ask about the sugar level first because one reviewer found it overly sweet.
Try Biryani. Biryani is the safest review-backed starting point, especially the Indian-style takeaway version with balanced spices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
20 10th St
Al Qouz Ind.fourth - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Grill Chicken
The Grill Chicken was described as delicious and flavourful.
special juice
The special juice was mentioned as a refreshing accompaniment to the meal.
wraps
One customer specifically encouraged trying the wraps and described them as cost-efficient.
Common Concerns
Uneven Service
Service feedback ranges from polite and quick to complaints about rude staff, poor order handling and slow responses.
Small Seating
The branch has limited seating, making dine-in difficult during busy periods.
Delivery Delays
Customers report deliveries taking one to two hours, with some food arriving cold or orders being forgotten.
Inconsistent Drinks
The tea was criticised for having too much sugar, while a separate review called the dry fruit faloda watery and tasteless.
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The Bottom Line
Tea Mate Cafeteria’s Al Quoz branch is a small cafeteria and coffee shop where biryani is the clearest draw. Reviews mention Indian-style takeaway biryani with balanced spices and properly cooked rice, as well as Kerala-style Beef Biryani (Mangalam type biriyani). The chicken sandwich, karak tea, grill chicken and South Indian meals also appear in customer feedback, so there is more than one reason to stop by.
The branch suits takeaway and online orders better than a relaxed dine-in meal. Seating is limited, and parking is a real practical issue: one customer warned that people waiting for orders risk fines from passing police cars. Several reviewers found online ordering convenient, including one who said the food arrived neatly packed, fresh and warm.
Service is inconsistent. Some customers describe polite, quick service and good food, but others report rude staff, slow order handling and major delivery delays. Complaints include a one-hour wait for an egg sandwich, food arriving cold and an order taking two hours.
Drinks can be uneven too; one review found the tea far too sweet, while another described a watery, unpleasant dry fruit faloda. If visiting, allow extra time, consider ordering online, and start with the biryani rather than relying on an especially quick pickup.