Shawarma
The shawarma is repeatedly praised, with one reviewer saying a single wrap was not enough and noting hot, freshly made fries.
Teams Restaurant
Al Karama
Teams Restaurant in Al Karama serves Indian, Chinese and Filipino food, with reviews especially pointing to its shawarma and biryani. It suits quick bites, everyday meals and family dining, though service consistency varies.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
636 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Biryani
The dum biriyani at the BurJuman branch was praised for rich flavour and perfectly cooked rice.
Menu variety
Reviews describe a wide choice covering Kerala-style dishes, grills, Chinese food, dosas and Filipino options.
Metro access
The restaurant is walkable from BurJuman Metro Station, which is useful for shoppers, office-goers and public-transport users.
Family meals
A reviewer found the seafood and family meals good value and described the dining room as clean and cozy.
Kerala flavours
The biryani and kizhi porotta were described as having a Kerala-style taste that recalled the reviewer's hometown food.
Grilled dishes
Grilled items were praised for being well-seasoned and cooked just right, making them a notable choice for grill and seafood fans.
What to Eat at Teams 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 Teams 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 Teams 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 9
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Biriyani Net +2
“I visited recently and tried the biriyani and meals, and both were tasty and satisfying. The food quality was good, portions were decent, and the flavors were well balanced.”
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Review excerpts
“I visited recently and tried the biriyani and meals, and both were tasty and satisfying. The food quality was good, portions were decent, and the flavors were well balanced.”December 2025
“I tried biryani and kizhi porotta which were made here. I found the taste similar to Kerala style. It evoked many memories and brought to my mind the taste of biryani from my hometown.”February 2026
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Kizhi porotta Net +1
“I tried biryani and kizhi porotta which were made here. I found the taste similar to Kerala style.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried biryani and kizhi porotta which were made here. I found the taste similar to Kerala style.”February 2026
“Delicious AF!!! If you know what AF means I need not say anything more. Grilled Chicken, Kizhi porotha, Kuthu porotha have been my all time favourites. Almost all the dishes I have tried here has been a bliss. Rates are pretty reasonable too. Moreover Staffs like Bharat and Kiran always welcome and treat you with a smile on their face. Whatever formulae Teams is using it’s working for them. I wish them luck am sure it’s gonna be on top soon.”September 2022
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Dum biriyani Net +1
“We friends recently had dum biriyani from Teams Restaurant, BurJuman, and it was honestly the best and yummiest biriyani I’ve ever had in Dubai! The flavors were rich, the rice was perfectly cooked, and every bite was just amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“We friends recently had dum biriyani from Teams Restaurant, BurJuman, and it was honestly the best and yummiest biriyani I’ve ever had in Dubai! The flavors were rich, the rice was perfectly cooked, and every bite was just amazing.”May 2026
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Irachi chor Net +1
“I tried the Irachi Chor dish at Teams Restaurant and it was absolutely delicious! The taste was amazing, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Every bite was enjoyable and the quality was excellent. Highly recommended for anyone visiting!”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the Irachi Chor dish at Teams Restaurant and it was absolutely delicious! The taste was amazing, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Every bite was enjoyable and the quality was excellent. Highly recommended for anyone visiting!”May 2026
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Kuthu porotha Net +1
“Delicious AF!!! If you know what AF means I need not say anything more. Grilled Chicken, Kizhi porotha, Kuthu porotha have been my all time favourites. Almost all the dishes I have tried here has been a bliss. Rates are pretty reasonable too. Moreover Staffs like Bharat and Kiran always welcome and treat you with a smile on their face. Whatever formulae Teams is using it’s working for them. I wish them luck am sure it’s gonna be on top soon.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious AF!!! If you know what AF means I need not say anything more. Grilled Chicken, Kizhi porotha, Kuthu porotha have been my all time favourites. Almost all the dishes I have tried here has been a bliss. Rates are pretty reasonable too. Moreover Staffs like Bharat and Kiran always welcome and treat you with a smile on their face. Whatever formulae Teams is using it’s working for them. I wish them luck am sure it’s gonna be on top soon.”September 2022
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Meen mutta Net +1
“Among the standout dishes, the Meen Mutta was a pleasant surprise, cooked to perfection with great flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“Among the standout dishes, the Meen Mutta was a pleasant surprise, cooked to perfection with great flavors.”April 2025
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“I ordered 1 mutton biryani and extra gravy and they deliver it so fast like less than 10minutes and i was amaze about the food their biryani is one of the best i ate here in burjuman..good job for the management at specially for cooks..my food is very delicious.thank you for the experienced.and im from the philippines.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered 1 mutton biryani and extra gravy and they deliver it so fast like less than 10minutes and i was amaze about the food their biryani is one of the best i ate here in burjuman..good job for the management at specially for cooks..my food is very delicious.thank you for the experienced.and im from the philippines.”March 2024
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Shawaya Net +1
“I like the way that they had handling the customer And the food is very delicious,really like it must try their shawaya”
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Review excerpts
“I like the way that they had handling the customer And the food is very delicious,really like it must try their shawaya”May 2026
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Tapioca with mutton bone curry Net +1
“I've tried tapioca with mutton bone curry, and it was absolutely delicious ,Thanks to Mr.Richu for ur suggestion”
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Review excerpts
“I've tried tapioca with mutton bone curry, and it was absolutely delicious ,Thanks to Mr.Richu for ur suggestion”September 2025
Honorable mentions (2)
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Grilled chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Delicious AF!!! If you know what AF means I need not say anything more. Grilled Chicken, Kizhi porotha, Kuthu porotha have been my all time favourites. Almost all the dishes I have tried here has been a bliss. Rates are pretty reasonable too. Moreover Staffs like Bharat and Kiran always welcome and treat you with a smile on their face. Whatever formulae Teams is using it’s working for them. I wish them luck am sure it’s gonna be on top soon.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Delicious AF!!! If you know what AF means I need not say anything more. Grilled Chicken, Kizhi porotha, Kuthu porotha have been my all time favourites. Almost all the dishes I have tried here has been a bliss. Rates are pretty reasonable too. Moreover Staffs like Bharat and Kiran always welcome and treat you with a smile on their face. Whatever formulae Teams is using it’s working for them. I wish them luck am sure it’s gonna be on top soon.”September 2022
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Dragon chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Today, I ordered Dragon Chicken, and the portion was very small compared to before. I also had to wait for more than 30 minutes because the order was taken incorrectly.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Avocado juice Net +1
“The shawarma could have more flavour but the avocado juice was on point.”
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Review excerpts
“The shawarma could have more flavour but the avocado juice was on point.”December 2022
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Cabbage noodles Net −1
“We ordered Schezwan chicken noodles, but received cabbage noodles instead. This was not satisfactory at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Schezwan chicken noodles, but received cabbage noodles instead. This was not satisfactory at all.”May 2026
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Chicken fried rice Net −1
“The chicken fried rice was a waste. Bland taste and only 5 tiny chicken pieces — not worth the price at all. Very disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The chicken fried rice was a waste. Bland taste and only 5 tiny chicken pieces — not worth the price at all. Very disappointing.”May 2025
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Chicken noodles Net −1
“Worst taste, we order a chicken noodles from restaurant but the noodles only consist of cauliflower worst taste pls don't buy any food”
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Critical review excerpts
“Worst taste, we order a chicken noodles from restaurant but the noodles only consist of cauliflower worst taste pls don't buy any food”October 2025
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Egg curry Net −1
“We ordered egg curry and found chicken pieces in it. How careless can a kitchen be? This is a serious mistake and shows zero respect for customers. People have dietary restrictions, and this kind of negligence is disgusting,!😡😡 Never ordering again!This is absolutely unacceptable😡😡”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered egg curry and found chicken pieces in it. How careless can a kitchen be? This is a serious mistake and shows zero respect for customers. People have dietary restrictions, and this kind of negligence is disgusting,!😡😡 Never ordering again!This is absolutely unacceptable😡😡”March 2026
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Idiyarachi (beef dried) Net −1
“I ordered 1 kizhi porotta and one idiyarachi (beef dried). Let me just tell you it was one of the worst kizhi porotta ive ever had in the whole world. I had vomitted twice after eating it. The porotta was dried all they had inside was a half boiled egg some curry gravy and a few pieces of chicken which tasted shit. And idiyarachi also tasted terrible.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered 1 kizhi porotta and one idiyarachi (beef dried). Let me just tell you it was one of the worst kizhi porotta ive ever had in the whole world. I had vomitted twice after eating it. The porotta was dried all they had inside was a half boiled egg some curry gravy and a few pieces of chicken which tasted shit. And idiyarachi also tasted terrible.”April 2026
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Plain ghee roast Net −1
“I ordered plain ghee roast and told them to serve me without spicy powder, but they served me with spicy powder. And the chutney was spoiled and when I informed them about it, they just acted like they didn't care and gave me green spicy chutney which served for shawaya and shawarmas. And at last the price for that was 12 dhs totally not worth the money.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered plain ghee roast and told them to serve me without spicy powder, but they served me with spicy powder. And the chutney was spoiled and when I informed them about it, they just acted like they didn't care and gave me green spicy chutney which served for shawaya and shawarmas. And at last the price for that was 12 dhs totally not worth the money.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Try to avoid lunch and dinner peaks, when the restaurant can become congested and tables may require a wait.
Check delivery. For delivery, confirm the item count and contents when the order arrives; missing shawarmas and karaks were reported.
Confirm dishes. Repeat special or dietary requirements clearly and check the dish before eating, given reports of meat being served with vegetarian orders.
Clarify add-ons. If you do not want ketchup in a sandwich, say so explicitly when ordering, as one customer received it without asking.
Expect variation. Portion sizes and preparation have drawn mixed feedback, so check the current serving size if value matters to you.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1st St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
Common Concerns
Food safety
A reviewer says grilled chicken arrived undercooked and chewy, while another reported finding chicken pieces in egg curry.
Order errors
Delivery mistakes included missing karaks and an incomplete shawarma order; another customer received cabbage noodles instead of Schezwan chicken noodles.
Slow service
Several reviews mention delays, including waits of more than 30 minutes and one wait exceeding an hour.
Staff attitude
Some customers reported rude or unprofessional behaviour from counter and front-desk staff.
Hygiene concerns
One review reported dirty-smelling tableware and a cup that appeared not to have been washed; another described dust being swept near diners.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
12 DHS
two small dosas
“Charging 12 DHS for two small dosas is too much”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Teams Restaurant is a broad, budget-oriented dining choice in Al Karama, especially if your group wants different cuisines in one stop. Reviews mention shawarma, dum biriyani, Kerala-style dishes, grilled food and Filipino options, so it works for a quick bite as well as a fuller family meal. The shawarma gets particularly strong praise, while the BurJuman branch’s dum biriyani was noted for rich flavour and perfectly cooked rice.
Location is a real practical advantage: the restaurant is walkable from BurJuman Metro Station and convenient for shoppers, office-goers and travellers. Some diners describe the room as spacious, clean and cozy, but another review says it becomes congested at lunch and dinner, with table waits during busy periods. Visiting outside peak hours should make the experience easier.
The main caution is consistency. Customers have reported waits ranging from more than 30 minutes to over an hour, delivery omissions, incorrect noodle orders and occasional portion concerns. More seriously, reviews include an undercooked grilled chicken complaint and reports of meat arriving with vegetarian dishes, so check orders carefully and communicate dietary requirements clearly.
Service feedback is mixed: some staff are described as attentive and welcoming, while others drew complaints about rude communication.