Juicy Chicken
The rotisserie chicken is repeatedly praised for being tender, juicy and well cooked, including in the rice bowl and half-chicken meals.
The Roost Rotisserie
Umm Suqeim
The Roost Rotisserie is a cosy rotisserie chicken restaurant in Umm Suqeim, known for juicy roast chicken, fresh sides and house-made sauces. Reviews also point to worthwhile detours such as Broth Lab broth, the Buddha burger and healthy desserts.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
383 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
House Sauces
The sauces add personality to the chicken, with garlic mayo, chimichurri, chilli and the distinctive banana ketchup all mentioned.
Healthy Choices
Reviewers value the fresh, nutritious menu, with one noting that calories are clearly calculated and even the desserts feel healthy.
Broth Lab
The Broth Lab broth is a standout for some diners, described as rich and flavourful and also ordered regularly for home use.
Family Friendly
The casual setting, kids menu and play area make it workable for family meals, while outdoor seating was also enjoyed by diners.
Fresh Sides
Sides such as salads, slaw, greens, corn and fries are often described as fresh, generous and well matched with the chicken.
What to Eat at The Roost Rotisserie 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 Roost Rotisserie, 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 Roost Rotisserie, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 6
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Rotisserie chicken Net +5
“The rotisserie chicken is tasty and perfectly cooked, and even the desserts are healthy without compromising on taste.”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The rotisserie chicken is tasty and perfectly cooked, and even the desserts are healthy without compromising on taste.”June 2026
“The food was absolutely delicious. The rotisserie chicken was perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, flavorful, and served fresh.”July 2026
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Beef burger Net +3
“The beef burger super tasty and their chicken which comes with rice and side so fresh and tasty 😋”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The beef burger super tasty and their chicken which comes with rice and side so fresh and tasty 😋”April 2026
“The beef burger and fries were the only edible items.”September 2023
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Chimichurri Net +2
“The full monty (1 full roasted chicken) is served with 2 crips and 2 sauces.We had chimichurri and clucking hot sauce,along with parmesan truffle fries and classic slaw salad.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The full monty (1 full roasted chicken) is served with 2 crips and 2 sauces.We had chimichurri and clucking hot sauce,along with parmesan truffle fries and classic slaw salad.”June 2020
“The chicken was delicious, they do have four in-house sauce ( banana ketchup & chimichuri my liking) but honestly the chicken is delicious even without them.”April 2019
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In chicken we crust burger Net +2
“I ordered the in chicken we crust burger from the foodkarma app. The burger was pretty huge and there were a lot of fries.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the in chicken we crust burger from the foodkarma app. The burger was pretty huge and there were a lot of fries.”November 2021
“1: Moo-S Like Jagger beef burger for myself and 2: In Chicken We Crust burger for my wife. Chicken burger was good but their beef burger was just okay.”December 2019
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Mini burger Net +2
“chicken was well cooked and tasty, especially mini burger...can add a spicy option in main course. :)”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“chicken was well cooked and tasty, especially mini burger...can add a spicy option in main course. :)”January 2021
“Nice ambiance...chicken was well cooked and tasty...nice side and sauce options...kids meal options were also good, especially mini burger...one suggestion is to add a spicy option in main course or sauce/side options...”October 2020
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Roasted chicken Net +2
“Roasted chicken was excellent with a delicious salad and their home made sauces. Service was very good, also very good on delivery .... and eating Healthy”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Roasted chicken was excellent with a delicious salad and their home made sauces. Service was very good, also very good on delivery .... and eating Healthy”August 2022
“Roasted chicken is well marinated and cooked , the combination in salad is delicious, i I love corn for the side of chicken 😋, Delivery service is fast and well packaged.”May 2020
Honorable mentions (28)
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Banana ketchup Net +1
“The chicken was delicious, they do have four in-house sauce ( banana ketchup & chimichuri my liking) but honestly the chicken is delicious even without them.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken was delicious, they do have four in-house sauce ( banana ketchup & chimichuri my liking) but honestly the chicken is delicious even without them.”April 2019
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Bone broth shot Net +1
“You start with a bone broth shot ( in-house prepped, healthy & sold in large portions)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“You start with a bone broth shot ( in-house prepped, healthy & sold in large portions)”April 2019
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Buddha burger Net +1
“🙌🏼The roots is a great place 👌🏻so healthy and fresh ! Perfect for chicken lovers... my friend recommended me and i loved it. Buddha burger and Broth from brothlab were top ! 10/10”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“🙌🏼The roots is a great place 👌🏻so healthy and fresh ! Perfect for chicken lovers... my friend recommended me and i loved it. Buddha burger and Broth from brothlab were top ! 10/10”June 2026
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Chicken avo burger Net +1
“The healthy chicken box with brown rice and spring onions and cashews was delicious and the chicken avo burger is very juicy and well seasoned.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The healthy chicken box with brown rice and spring onions and cashews was delicious and the chicken avo burger is very juicy and well seasoned.”June 2021
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Chili lime salad Net +1
“The food was amazing don’t miss the chili lime salad also staff are soooo friendly”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was amazing don’t miss the chili lime salad also staff are soooo friendly”June 2026
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Classic slaw salad Net +1
“The full monty (1 full roasted chicken) is served with 2 crips and 2 sauces.We had chimichurri and clucking hot sauce,along with parmesan truffle fries and classic slaw salad.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The full monty (1 full roasted chicken) is served with 2 crips and 2 sauces.We had chimichurri and clucking hot sauce,along with parmesan truffle fries and classic slaw salad.”June 2020
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Clucking hot sauce Net +1
“The full monty (1 full roasted chicken) is served with 2 crips and 2 sauces.We had chimichurri and clucking hot sauce,along with parmesan truffle fries and classic slaw salad.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The full monty (1 full roasted chicken) is served with 2 crips and 2 sauces.We had chimichurri and clucking hot sauce,along with parmesan truffle fries and classic slaw salad.”June 2020
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Corn Net +1
“Roasted chicken is well marinated and cooked , the combination in salad is delicious, i I love corn for the side of chicken 😋, Delivery service is fast and well packaged.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Roasted chicken is well marinated and cooked , the combination in salad is delicious, i I love corn for the side of chicken 😋, Delivery service is fast and well packaged.”May 2020
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Dulce de leche Net +1
“It's cosy, the food is really good (their chicken is legendary and you MUST have the dessert; I recommend the Dulce De Leche). Parking is a bit dicey, but after stuffing yourself at the restaurant, you'd be glad for a bit of a walk.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It's cosy, the food is really good (their chicken is legendary and you MUST have the dessert; I recommend the Dulce De Leche). Parking is a bit dicey, but after stuffing yourself at the restaurant, you'd be glad for a bit of a walk.”August 2018
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Dulce le leches kurtos Net +1
“Dulce Le Leches Kurtos, it’s got caramel, it’s got banana , it’s crisp it’s perfect!!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Dulce Le Leches Kurtos, it’s got caramel, it’s got banana , it’s crisp it’s perfect!!!”April 2019
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Full monty Net +1
“The full monty (1 full roasted chicken) is served with 2 crips and 2 sauces.We had chimichurri and clucking hot sauce,along with parmesan truffle fries and classic slaw salad. Chicken is super soft and cooked to perfection.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The full monty (1 full roasted chicken) is served with 2 crips and 2 sauces.We had chimichurri and clucking hot sauce,along with parmesan truffle fries and classic slaw salad. Chicken is super soft and cooked to perfection.”June 2020
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Healthy chicken box Net +1
“The healthy chicken box with brown rice and spring onions and cashews was delicious and the chicken avo burger is very juicy and well seasoned.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The healthy chicken box with brown rice and spring onions and cashews was delicious and the chicken avo burger is very juicy and well seasoned.”June 2021
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Kurtos cones Net +1
“Personal favorites: The Kurtos cones, the salad and the half roast. Easily the best and the most organic bites we've had in a while.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Personal favorites: The Kurtos cones, the salad and the half roast. Easily the best and the most organic bites we've had in a while.”July 2019
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Mochi Net +1
“The mochi was amazing, and I absolutely loved the matcha drink.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The mochi was amazing, and I absolutely loved the matcha drink.”June 2026
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Organic grass fed chicken Net +1
“using organic grass fed chicken that is marinated for over 48hrs is roasted to perfection and the coleslaw side is very yummy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“using organic grass fed chicken that is marinated for over 48hrs is roasted to perfection and the coleslaw side is very yummy.”June 2021
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Paleo brownie Net +1
“Oh and they’ve a nice paleo brownie, also recommended with some coffee ....”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Oh and they’ve a nice paleo brownie, also recommended with some coffee ....”April 2019
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Parmesan truffle fries Net +1
“The full monty (1 full roasted chicken) is served with 2 crips and 2 sauces.We had chimichurri and clucking hot sauce,along with parmesan truffle fries and classic slaw salad.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The full monty (1 full roasted chicken) is served with 2 crips and 2 sauces.We had chimichurri and clucking hot sauce,along with parmesan truffle fries and classic slaw salad.”June 2020
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Passion slaw Net +1
“Hands down the best roast chicken in town. The food is delicious here. Their beef burger, fries and passion slaw are fantastic. A lovely selection of drinks here as well and don't miss dessert. They have a very special menu for kids and the staff are simply lovely and welcoming!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hands down the best roast chicken in town. The food is delicious here. Their beef burger, fries and passion slaw are fantastic. A lovely selection of drinks here as well and don't miss dessert. They have a very special menu for kids and the staff are simply lovely and welcoming!”February 2019
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Pulled chicken roll with garlic mayonnaise Net +1
“I ordered the Pulled chicken roll with garlic mayonnaise instead of BBQ sauce. They didn’t hesitate when I asked to change up the meal which is a dealbreaker for me. I have ordered this roll twice and it was consistent both times. I really really love it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the Pulled chicken roll with garlic mayonnaise instead of BBQ sauce. They didn’t hesitate when I asked to change up the meal which is a dealbreaker for me. I have ordered this roll twice and it was consistent both times. I really really love it.”March 2019
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Ramen Net +1
“Their broth and Ramen is incredible and very nutritional.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their broth and Ramen is incredible and very nutritional.”March 2024
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Roast chicken Net +1
“Hands down the best roast chicken in town. The food is delicious here. Their beef burger, fries and passion slaw are fantastic. A lovely selection of drinks here as well and don't miss dessert. They have a very special menu for kids and the staff are simply lovely and welcoming!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hands down the best roast chicken in town. The food is delicious here. Their beef burger, fries and passion slaw are fantastic. A lovely selection of drinks here as well and don't miss dessert. They have a very special menu for kids and the staff are simply lovely and welcoming!”February 2019
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Salad so sub-lime Net +1
“Highlights: Take my broth away, Salad so sub-lime, Moo-s like Jagger, Half roast, cream of the crops with corn on the cob, iced coffee, roost boost, classic mojito, kurtos cones and every one of their desserts.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Highlights: Take my broth away, Salad so sub-lime, Moo-s like Jagger, Half roast, cream of the crops with corn on the cob, iced coffee, roost boost, classic mojito, kurtos cones and every one of their desserts.”July 2019
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Speciality rotisserie Net +1
“We tried their speciality rotisserie with 2 sides and sauce. It was yum. Good to share for 2 adults and2 kids.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried their speciality rotisserie with 2 sides and sauce. It was yum. Good to share for 2 adults and2 kids.”December 2022
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Wilted greens Net +1
“It’s served with some equally healthy, well-cooked and considered sides. From regulars like truffle fries or sweet potato fries and wilted greens or other veggie sides or some healthy grains like brown rice cooked in chicken broth.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It’s served with some equally healthy, well-cooked and considered sides. From regulars like truffle fries or sweet potato fries and wilted greens or other veggie sides or some healthy grains like brown rice cooked in chicken broth.”July 2022
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Wood fired chicken burger Net +1
“My friend ordered the Wood fired chicken burger and swears that it was one of the best chicken burgers he has ever tasted.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My friend ordered the Wood fired chicken burger and swears that it was one of the best chicken burgers he has ever tasted.”March 2019
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Half chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Located at Al Wasl road ,nice ambience and the service from the staff is good .I have tried half chicken and it was really tasty .Worth trying it.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Located at Al Wasl road ,nice ambience and the service from the staff is good .I have tried half chicken and it was really tasty .Worth trying it.”October 2021
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Moo-s like jagger beef burger Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Moo-s like jagger is a juicy yummy burger made with black angus burger (free range,hormone free beef )with caramelized onion,cheddar and mayo.Highly recommend this.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Moo-s like jagger is a juicy yummy burger made with black angus burger (free range,hormone free beef )with caramelized onion,cheddar and mayo.Highly recommend this.”June 2020
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Sweet potato fries Net 0
Mixed feedback
“It’s served with some equally healthy, well-cooked and considered sides. From regulars like truffle fries or sweet potato fries and wilted greens or other veggie sides or some healthy grains like brown rice cooked in chicken broth.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“It’s served with some equally healthy, well-cooked and considered sides. From regulars like truffle fries or sweet potato fries and wilted greens or other veggie sides or some healthy grains like brown rice cooked in chicken broth.”July 2022
What to Avoid (4)
Food 3
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Chicken musakhan Net −1
“The chicken musakhan costs AED 45 — you can get a bigger and tastier one for AED 15–20 at Allo Beirut, Al Abdallah, or plenty of other places.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The chicken musakhan costs AED 45 — you can get a bigger and tastier one for AED 15–20 at Allo Beirut, Al Abdallah, or plenty of other places.”June 2025
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Chicken sandwich Net −1
“The chicken in the chicken sandwich was a little undercooked. But mostly disappointed at how oily/greasy it was. There was oil all over and dripping out of the sandwich. It was very bland and had no taste.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The chicken in the chicken sandwich was a little undercooked. But mostly disappointed at how oily/greasy it was. There was oil all over and dripping out of the sandwich. It was very bland and had no taste.”December 2020
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Chicken skewers Net −1
“Our last order of chicken skewers was completely burnt, with an overpowering burnt taste that made them impossible to eat.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Our last order of chicken skewers was completely burnt, with an overpowering burnt taste that made them impossible to eat.”September 2025
Drinks 1
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Matcha powder Net −1
“We also ordered the highly advertised matcha powder, which was very disappointing. Instead of a smooth, earthy flavor, it had an unpleasant fishy smell and taste.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We also ordered the highly advertised matcha powder, which was very disappointing. Instead of a smooth, earthy flavor, it had an unpleasant fishy smell and taste.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Garlic Mayo. Ask for the garlic mayo side sauce with the chicken; one reviewer specifically singled it out as worth trying.
Order Chili Lime. The chili lime salad is a useful first-order suggestion if you want something fresh alongside the chicken.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for preparation, especially if you are visiting around a busy period or ordering food that is cooked to order.
Check Parking. Plan for limited parking on the main road; a 2019 reviewer said daytime visitors may need to park elsewhere.
Use Outdoor Seats. If you are bringing a pet, choose the outdoor seating: reviewers noted pets are allowed outside but not inside.
Save Dessert Room. Leave space for dessert, particularly the Dulce De Leche Kurtos, which several reviews mention as a highlight.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Wasl Road and Al Thanya Street junction, Al Manara API 1000 complex
Umm Al Sheif, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Quality Swings
One regular reported soggy sweet potato fries and burnt chicken skewers, suggesting takeaway quality can vary.
Price Concerns
Some diners found portions small for the price, including an AED 55 burger compared with its size.
Long Waits
Several older reviews mention slow preparation; one diner waited 25 minutes despite being the only customer.
Salad Issue
A diner found a side salad tired and over-vinegared, with cucumber that seemed softened by the vinegar.
Parking Limits
Parking has been described as very small and difficult to find during the day on the main road.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 45
chicken musakhan
“The chicken musakhan costs AED 45 — you can get a bigger and tastier one for AED 15–20 at Allo Beirut, Al Abdallah, or plenty of other places”Google review · June 2025
AED 55
burger
“no taste at all and it was the size of a McDonald’s burger but priced at AED 55”Google review · June 2025
AED54
beef burger
“Being a burger lover I didn’t find any specialty in their burger secondly if we are paying AED54 for it then they should serve the burger with some fries which was my second disappointment”Google review · December 2019
AED 89
chicken
“-Over priced “AED 89” for only the chicken”Google review · August 2018
AED 5
sauce
“-No sides were served beside it, you have to pay for the sauce “AED 5” and “AED 20+ for any extra side”Google review · August 2018
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The Bottom Line
The Roost Rotisserie in Umm Suqeim is centred on roast chicken, with reviewers consistently describing it as juicy, tender and flavourful. You can order quarter, half or whole chicken with sides and house sauces, or switch things up with the Buddha burger, chicken sandwiches, salads or Broth Lab broth. The broth has earned especially strong praise for its rich, flavourful taste.
This is a relaxed, family-friendly stop rather than a formal dining room. Reviews mention a kids menu, a play area, comfortable indoor seating and a pleasant outdoor area. Health-conscious diners appreciate the fresh ingredients and clearly calculated calories; the menu also includes desserts that reviewers consider surprisingly healthy.
The chili lime salad, garlic mayo sauce, banana ketchup and matcha drink are useful names to remember. There are a few practical cautions. Preparation can be slow—one solo diner waited 25 minutes—and a regular reported inconsistent sweet potato fries and burnt chicken skewers.
Value opinions vary too: an AED 55 burger was criticised for its small size. Parking is limited on the main road, so daytime visits may require parking elsewhere. Pet owners should use the outdoor seating, as pets are not allowed inside.