The Meating Room

Name: The Meating Room
Address: Retail G 06, Green Community Motor City, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971561066105

Green Community Motor City

Indian restaurant Open now 0 561 066 105

The Meating Room is an Indian charcoal-grill restaurant in Green Community Motor City, serving smoky grilled meats alongside dishes such as bone marrow, lamb chops and Nihari. It operates within a neighbourhood food hall, so expect casual shared seating rather than a conventional standalone restaurant.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

134 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Bone Marrow

The bone marrow special can be deeply spiced and memorable, though results vary between visits.

Nihari

Nihari is another strong order, especially when paired with chilli garlic naan.

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What to Eat at The Meating Room

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Meating Room, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

Bone marrow dish Net +4

“If you want to indulge for something sinful yet flavorful and delicious food? The meating place is a good option, with ther bone marrow dish you will feel the richness of the bone marrow and its flavor.”
Chicken tikka masala Net +3

“Chicken Tikka masala - 4/5”
Butter chicken Net +2

“Butter chicken is one of the best I've ever had, but could do with a bit more chicken! 😉 Also, comes with a naan.”
Chicken tikka Net +2

“Tried few dishes Chicken tikka, Beef seekh kebab with puri, Lamb paratha and Chicken tikka masala. All these dishes were very good, seekh kebab was juicy and moist and of course delicious, so was lamb paratha.”
Saffron milk cake Net +2

“I had Saffron milk cake in the end for dessert which was an absolute delight.”

Honorable mentions (28)

Bone marrow special Net +1

“The bone marrow special was genuinely one of the best dishes I’ve had in my entire life. I’ve never had bone marrow like this and everything worked so well.”
Chicken tikka briyani Net +1

“Swipe left to see the other must try ones like Paratha with a twist, Chicken tikka tacos , chicken tikka Biriyani , sweet lassi and saffron milk cake 💕💕”
Beef nalli nihari Net +1

“We also enjoyed the Bihari Chicken roll, made with tender chicken that is cooked in a fragrant blend of spices, the Crunch Karo, small cheese balls that are crusted in crushed papadums and are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, the Chicken Tikka Naan Tacos, a delicious and unique twist on the classic taco, and the Beef Nalli Nihari, a rich and flavorful stew that is made with beef shanks, marrow bones, and a blend of spices.”
Beef seekh kebab with puri Net +1

“Tried few dishes Chicken tikka, Beef seekh kebab with puri, Lamb paratha and Chicken tikka masala. All these dishes were very good, seekh kebab was juicy and moist and of course delicious, so was lamb paratha.”
Bihari chicken roll Net +1

“We also enjoyed the Bihari Chicken roll, made with tender chicken that is cooked in a fragrant blend of spices, the Crunch Karo, small cheese balls that are crusted in crushed papadums and are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, the Chicken Tikka Naan Tacos, a delicious and unique twist on the classic taco, and the Beef Nalli Nihari, a rich and flavorful stew that is made with beef shanks, marrow bones, and a blend of spices.”
Chapli burger Net +1

“Amazing chapli burger and bone marrow! Excellent service and friendly staff. Wish the portions were larger, but otherwise would highly recommend!”
Chapli smash burgers Net +1

“The Meating Room has one of the best Nihari’s in Dubai - the Chapli Smash Burgers are absolutely delicious as well.”
Chargrill bbq chickens Net +1

“Hands down one of the best chargrill BBQ chickens I’ve had! The mix of spices gives it an amazing taste.”
Chicken spicy sandwich Net +1

“I tried spicy bone marrow and chicken spicy sandwich, and both matched my taste.”
Chilli garlic naan Net +1

“Yummy lamb chops and kebabs .. bone marrow could have been done better .. Nihari was superb with chilli garlic naan !”
Chooza lamb chops Net +1

“Chooza lamb chops (not on the menu ) comes with a pot of chooza sauce- ask for the chops to be cooked medium and they are super tender- one of the best in DXB.”
Crunch karo Net +1

“We also enjoyed the Bihari Chicken roll, made with tender chicken that is cooked in a fragrant blend of spices, the Crunch Karo, small cheese balls that are crusted in crushed papadums and are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, the Chicken Tikka Naan Tacos, a delicious and unique twist on the classic taco, and the Beef Nalli Nihari, a rich and flavorful stew that is made with beef shanks, marrow bones, and a blend of spices.”
Cumin chicken wings Net +1

“Cumin chicken wings( not on the menu) super tender and full of flavour”
Kabab roll Net +1

“The kabab roll was really good and juicy.”
Lambchop Net +1

“And the highlight of our lunch is their lambchop, its so tender and flavorful you can the smokiness of the barbeque process it was cooked with.”
Mutton chaps Net +1

“Mutton chaps was fresh and tasty.”
Nali nihari Net +1

“The food is good the Nali Nihari is very nice I just missed the actual spiciness and masala but won't blame them as I feel they are trying to cater to everyone.”
Nalli nihari Net +1

“Nalli nihari was also good.”
Nihari’s Net +1

“The Meating Room has one of the best Nihari’s in Dubai - the Chapli Smash Burgers are absolutely delicious as well.”
Psychedelic lamb chops Net +1

“Their Psychedelic Lamb Chops, medium-well-done is the best Chops in Dubai .. as perfectly juicy as it can be.. I had the chapli.. the marrows .. but nothing comes close to that chops.”
Puri bread Net +1

“The puri bread was fresh and crispy, and the green chutney paired amazingly well with the dish.”
Spicy bone marrow Net +1

“I tried spicy bone marrow and chicken spicy sandwich, and both matched my taste.”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“I’m telling you, if you’ve not still had the Nihari, lamb chops and tandoori chicken at Meating Room you are missing out big time and you should promptly try these three dishes.”
Tandoori chicken tikka Net +1

“Get the nihari with the bone marrow, Lamb chops don’t need a add on they’re perfect by themselves & the tandoori chicken tikka with a side of paratha offcourse”
Tandori chicken (half) Net +1

“We also tried the Tandori chicken (half). WOW .. The chicken was juicy and and the spices complemented the chicken perfectly.”
Lamb kebab Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The lamb kebab was juicy, perfectly grilled, and full of flavor.”
Mutton masala Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The food was good, I tried the bone marrow with mutton masala on the side, veg biryani and some nan Apart from the bone marrow, nothing was special actually, but not bad. Additional, food was little oily.”
Veg biryani Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The food was good, I tried the bone marrow with mutton masala on the side, veg biryani and some nan Apart from the bone marrow, nothing was special actually, but not bad. Additional, food was little oily.”

Drinks 2

Lassi Net +1

“The Parathas & Lassi were equally good as well.”
Sweet lassi Net +1

“Swipe left to see the other must try ones like Paratha with a twist, Chicken tikka tacos , chicken tikka Biriyani , sweet lassi and saffron milk cake 💕💕”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 4

Bihari chicken Net −1

“Tried the bihari chicken, Lamb kebab, chops and Nihari. Definitely not worth the price paid as there are many many options around with better tasting food, quantity, quality and/with great atmosphere.”
Naan Net −1

“Naan was as hard as a rock .”
Peri peri lamb chops Net −1

“The peri peri lamb chops were disappointing.”
Phil phil chops Net −1

“The bone marrow was oily and bland, the Phil Phil Chops flavour was average, breads were too hard, and the mango shake arrived warm and not sweet as requested.”

Drinks 1

Mango shake Net −1

“The bone marrow was oily and bland, the Phil Phil Chops flavour was average, breads were too hard, and the mango shake arrived warm and not sweet as requested.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask Medium. Ask if the off-menu Chooza lamb chops are available and request them medium for a more tender result.

Try Nihari. Order the Nihari with chilli garlic naan; one diner specifically found that pairing superb.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Retail G 06

Al Hebiah First - Green Community Motor City, Dubai

0 561 066 105

Mon	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Slow Preparation

Some diners report long waits, including food that was not prepped when the outlet opened.

Food Hall

This is a food-hall counter with shared seating, not a conventional restaurant dining room.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

80aed

4 lamb chops

“4 lamb chops for 80aed”

Google review · February 2026

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The Bottom Line

The Meating Room is an Indian charcoal-grill counter in Green Community Motor City’s neighbourhood food hall. It is worth considering if you want boldly flavoured grilled meat rather than a formal restaurant setting. Lamb chops are the clearest draw, while the bone marrow special, Nihari and chargrill BBQ chicken give first-timers several distinctive orders to explore.

The strongest reviews describe tender, smoky chops and a bone marrow special with deep spice. Nihari works particularly well with chilli garlic naan, and the menu also includes less traditional choices such as chicken tikka naan tacos and chapli-style burgers. The food can be inventive, but the bone marrow and breads have also been called bland, oily or hard on other visits, so consistency is not guaranteed.

The setting is casual: public tables are shared by six food-hall restaurants. That makes it useful for groups with different cravings, but it lacks the atmosphere and privacy of a standalone dining room. Oil and fried-food smells from nearby kitchens may also be noticeable.

Allow time for preparation and plan parking carefully. Value is debated: one review reported four lamb chops for AED 80, while another put spending at AED 70–80 per person. Takeaway customers can use WhatsApp to request customisations.