Kebab sandwich
The kebab sandwich is a standout, with one reviewer calling it the best they had ever eaten.
Trendy Chef
Al Twar
Trendy Chef is a family restaurant in Al Twar focused on kebab-led comfort food. Customers especially mention the kebab sandwich, rice with tikka and a distinctive special sauce, though service times and pricing can vary considerably.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
204 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Special sauce
The special sauce is repeatedly part of the appeal and was described as taking dishes to another level.
Tikka rice
Rice with tikka gets strong praise, including one reviewer who said it was especially good.
Tikka fries
A reviewer enjoyed both the mixed tikka fries and shawarma sandwiches and found the preparation time reasonable.
Fast orders
Some visits are notably quick: one customer received a correct order in under ten minutes.
What to Eat at Trendy Chef 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 Trendy Chef, 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.
These items at Trendy Chef got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Kebab sandwiches Net +5
“Mashallah the kebab sandwiches were amazing! So tender and fresh and we received our order so fast.”
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“Mashallah the kebab sandwiches were amazing! So tender and fresh and we received our order so fast.”January 2024
“The best kebab sandwich I've ever eaten! Even though I never eat kebabs, after Trendy Chef I started to accept them and it became an addiction.”November 2025
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Spicy chicken kebab roll Net +2
“I tried their spicy chicken kebab roll, it wasn't too spicy, it's just normal spicy. I wouldn't say it's worth aed 30, but it's tastyy and juicyyy, jut 1 time try, I would request then to reduce the price, as aed 30 for the kebab roll is really high and not worth the quantity.”
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“I tried their spicy chicken kebab roll, it wasn't too spicy, it's just normal spicy. I wouldn't say it's worth aed 30, but it's tastyy and juicyyy, jut 1 time try, I would request then to reduce the price, as aed 30 for the kebab roll is really high and not worth the quantity.”May 2024
“The spicy chicken kebab roll is phenomenal. A little expensive at AED 30 for a kebab roll but definitely worth trying.”January 2025
Honorable mentions (11)
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Beef kebab sandwich Net +1
“We ordered - Chicken kebab sandwich (personal fav) - Beef kebab sandwich - Trendy fries (good) Food is really good but in my opinion a bit overrated.”
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“We ordered - Chicken kebab sandwich (personal fav) - Beef kebab sandwich - Trendy fries (good) Food is really good but in my opinion a bit overrated.”October 2024
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Chicken kebab Net +1
“The most delicious chicken kebab ever😍😍😍 sooo good !!! Highly recommended!!”
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“The most delicious chicken kebab ever😍😍😍 sooo good !!! Highly recommended!!”March 2024
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Chicken kebab sandwich Net +1
“We ordered - Chicken kebab sandwich (personal fav) - Beef kebab sandwich - Trendy fries (good) Food is really good but in my opinion a bit overrated.”
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“We ordered - Chicken kebab sandwich (personal fav) - Beef kebab sandwich - Trendy fries (good) Food is really good but in my opinion a bit overrated.”October 2024
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“"The chicken sandwich was so good! Juicy chicken, fresh toppings, and a tasty sauce. Loved it!"🤍🤍🤍❤️❤️❤️”
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“"The chicken sandwich was so good! Juicy chicken, fresh toppings, and a tasty sauce. Loved it!"🤍🤍🤍❤️❤️❤️”January 2024
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Mixed kebab with rice and sauce Net +1
“Honestly, the mixed kebab with rice and sauce is absolutely delicious, God bless it, and even the kebab sandwich is great.”
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“Honestly, the mixed kebab with rice and sauce is absolutely delicious, God bless it, and even the kebab sandwich is great.”May 2026
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Mixed tikka fries Net +1
“I ordered the mixed tikka fries and shawarma sandwiches, both were delicious.”
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“I ordered the mixed tikka fries and shawarma sandwiches, both were delicious.”November 2025
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Rice with chicken kabab Net +1
“The rice with chicken kabab was amazing ! Definitely will come back again”
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“The rice with chicken kabab was amazing ! Definitely will come back again”May 2025
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Rice with tikka Net +1
“The food is truly soooo good especially the rice with tikka TOO GOOD love was definitely put into this food”
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“The food is truly soooo good especially the rice with tikka TOO GOOD love was definitely put into this food”July 2025
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Shawarma sandwiches Net +1
“I ordered the mixed tikka fries and shawarma sandwiches, both were delicious.”
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“I ordered the mixed tikka fries and shawarma sandwiches, both were delicious.”November 2025
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Trendy fries Net +1
“We ordered - Chicken kebab sandwich (personal fav) - Beef kebab sandwich - Trendy fries (good) Food is really good but in my opinion a bit overrated.”
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“We ordered - Chicken kebab sandwich (personal fav) - Beef kebab sandwich - Trendy fries (good) Food is really good but in my opinion a bit overrated.”October 2024
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Trendy special rice Net +1
“The best trendy special rice ever with amazing mix of flavors and textures 🥰”
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“The best trendy special rice ever with amazing mix of flavors and textures 🥰”March 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Loaded fries Net −1
“For the loaded fries, the balance wasn’t right — most of the meat was just on top, while the fries underneath were soaked in sauce and turned dry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“For the loaded fries, the balance wasn’t right — most of the meat was just on top, while the fries underneath were soaked in sauce and turned dry.”November 2025
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Plate of rice with chicken tikka Net −1
“I ordered a plate of rice with chicken tikka for AED 80, which I find extremely overpriced for the quality provided. The meal arrived with a spicy sauce even though I specifically requested that it not be spicy. The food was cold, and the rice clearly did not seem fresh.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a plate of rice with chicken tikka for AED 80, which I find extremely overpriced for the quality provided. The meal arrived with a spicy sauce even though I specifically requested that it not be spicy. The food was cold, and the rice clearly did not seem fresh.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in at least an hour for busy visits; one customer waited over 90 minutes for food.
Check spice. If you need mild food, repeat the request when ordering and check the sauce, since a no-spice request was missed.
Confirm opening. Check that the business is open before making a long trip; one customer drove two hours and found no response.
Bring cash. For the villa pickup arrangement described by a reviewer, bring cash and place the order at Villa 50.
Expect takeaway. Plan for takeaway rather than a sit-down meal, as one review says only takeout was available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
50 1c St
Al Twar 1, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Waiting is the biggest risk, with reviews describing delays from 45 minutes to more than an hour and a half.
Cold food
Several customers reported food arriving cold, including rice and sandwiches that seemed to have been left waiting.
High prices
Customers often consider the food expensive, especially when portions are small or freshness disappoints.
Poor contact
Phone responsiveness and order handling have been unreliable, with some customers unable to get through at all.
Small portions
One reviewer found the portion too small for a single diner relative to the price.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 80
a plate of rice with chicken tikka
“I ordered a plate of rice with chicken tikka for AED 80, which I find extremely overpriced for the quality provided”Google review · June 2026
AED 30
kebab roll
“A little expensive at AED 30 for a kebab roll but definitely worth trying”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
Trendy Chef is a family restaurant in Al Twar built around kebab-focused comfort food. The kebab sandwich is the clearest draw, while rice with tikka, mixed kebab with rice and sauce, and the special sauce also receive enthusiastic mentions. One reviewer said the kebab sandwich changed their mind about kebabs altogether.
The food can be excellent, but the experience is inconsistent. Some customers received correct orders in under ten minutes, while others waited 45 minutes, an hour, or even more than 90 minutes. Several reports describe cold food on arrival, including sandwiches and rice that seemed to have been sitting out.
Phone responses and order-taking have also been unreliable, so this is not the place to choose when you need a tightly timed meal. Prices are another consideration. A plate of rice with chicken tikka was reported at AED 80, and a kebab roll at AED 30; reviewers felt portions could be small for the cost.
If you go, confirm opening first, allow plenty of time, repeat any spice request, and carry cash for the Villa 50 pickup arrangement described in one review. Takeaway may be the expected format rather than a conventional dine-in visit.