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The Kosher Place
Al Garhoud
The Kosher Place is a kosher restaurant in Al Garhoud, inside Jumeirah Creekside Hotel. Reviews point to dishes such as hummus and matbucha, plus hotel delivery that can help travellers needing kosher food during a Dubai stay.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
363 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong starters
Hummus, matbucha and lachmajun were singled out as especially good, although the same reviewer found the mains less convincing.
Hotel setting
The restaurant is in a modern hotel, with reviews mentioning a quiet, polished atmosphere suitable for a relaxed meal or meeting.
Standout dishes
Individual reviews praised the steak, mushroom dish, schnitzel and hamburger, giving first-time diners several specific options to consider.
Generous serving
One disappointed reviewer still described the food as very good and the serving as generous.
Airport access
One reviewer said the restaurant was about a 10-minute taxi ride from the airport, useful for a short layover.
What to Eat at The Kosher Place 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 The Kosher Place, 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 The Kosher Place, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 8
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Chocolate soufflé Net +1
“For dessert we got chocolate soufflé delicious and creamy.”
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Review excerpts
“For dessert we got chocolate soufflé delicious and creamy.”November 2022
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Fried fish Net +1
“The food was ok. Best dish was the fried fish all the other things were either overcooked or under seasoned”
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Review excerpts
“The food was ok. Best dish was the fried fish all the other things were either overcooked or under seasoned”April 2022
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Hummus Net +1
“As for the food - the hummus is absolutely phenomenal as is the matbucha and the lachmajun. Highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“As for the food - the hummus is absolutely phenomenal as is the matbucha and the lachmajun. Highly recommended.”November 2023
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Lachmajun Net +1
“As for the food - the hummus is absolutely phenomenal as is the matbucha and the lachmajun. Highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“As for the food - the hummus is absolutely phenomenal as is the matbucha and the lachmajun. Highly recommended.”November 2023
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Matbucha Net +1
“As for the food - the hummus is absolutely phenomenal as is the matbucha and the lachmajun. Highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“As for the food - the hummus is absolutely phenomenal as is the matbucha and the lachmajun. Highly recommended.”November 2023
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Schnitzel Net +1
“Last 3 weeks i always ordered food from this place , Quick and very fastest delivery services and good behavior Peoples and finally today i visit this kosher place restaurants Very good services and Foods. especially Schnitzel and hamburger its very crispy and yummy 😋 Thank you so much for all peoples see you next time”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Last 3 weeks i always ordered food from this place , Quick and very fastest delivery services and good behavior Peoples and finally today i visit this kosher place restaurants Very good services and Foods. especially Schnitzel and hamburger its very crispy and yummy 😋 Thank you so much for all peoples see you next time”October 2023
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Steak Net +1
“Amazing steak!!! Great service and beautiful atmosphere”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing steak!!! Great service and beautiful atmosphere”November 2023
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Hamburger Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Last 3 weeks i always ordered food from this place , Quick and very fastest delivery services and good behavior Peoples and finally today i visit this kosher place restaurants Very good services and Foods. especially Schnitzel and hamburger its very crispy and yummy 😋 Thank you so much for all peoples see you next time”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Last 3 weeks i always ordered food from this place , Quick and very fastest delivery services and good behavior Peoples and finally today i visit this kosher place restaurants Very good services and Foods. especially Schnitzel and hamburger its very crispy and yummy 😋 Thank you so much for all peoples see you next time”October 2023
What to Avoid (2)
Food 1
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Kabob Net −1
“Kabob was dry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Kabob was dry.”March 2025
Drinks 1
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Coffee Net −1
“Worst coffee and dessert”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst coffee and dessert”August 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm dafina. Confirm that dafina is actually prepared before travelling or paying: one advance order was accepted although the dish was unavailable.
Allow extra time. Build in extra time for table service, even when the restaurant is quiet; one review mentions separate arrivals and a long wait.
Check supervision. If constant kosher supervision matters to you, ask about the current arrangements before dining; one reviewer specifically raised this concern.
Check charges. Read the bill carefully and ask about hotel fees before ordering; one diner reported separate city-tax and hotel-service additions.
Use WhatsApp. For hotel delivery, WhatsApp ordering worked well for one guest, with food arriving within the promised 10–12 delivery window.
Consider starters. If choosing from the reviews, consider the hummus, matbucha or lachmajun first; these received more specific praise than the mains.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Creekside Hotel - Rebat St
Al Garhoud, Dubai
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Several reviews describe rude or unprofessional service, including a wrong order and a manager who seemed unconcerned.
Slow timing
Long waits recur in the reviews; one mostly empty dining room served dishes separately and slowly.
Small mains
A review found the mains small, with no side salads or bread, and felt the meal did not match its price.
Food inconsistency
Reviews range from excellent dishes to complaints about dry kabob, dry hamburger bread, and undercooked or overcooked food.
Cleanliness concerns
Some guests reported dirty tables and plates, while another said a rat or mouse ran under a seat.
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The Bottom Line
The Kosher Place is a kosher restaurant inside Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Al Garhoud, and it is worth considering if you need kosher food near the airport or want a hotel-based dining setting. Customers have ordered dishes including hummus, matbucha, lachmajun, steak, schnitzel and hamburger, with the hummus, matbucha and lachmajun drawing especially specific praise. The experience is not consistent.
Some diners describe delicious, homey food, polished surroundings and warm service; others report rude staff, incorrect orders and long waits even when the restaurant was mostly empty. Portions are another question mark: one review called a serving generous, while others found the mains small, with no bread or side salads. Food quality also varies, from an “amazing” steak and praised mushroom dish to complaints about dry kabob, dry hamburger bread and undercooked meat.
Delivery may be the safer practical option for hotel guests: one breakfast order arrived by 10:05, and several reviews praise WhatsApp ordering and quick delivery. Confirm special dishes such as dafina before ordering, check possible city-tax and hotel-service charges, and ask about current kosher supervision if that is important to you. A reviewer also reported a 10-minute taxi ride from the airport, making the location useful for a layover.