Signature shawarma
The signature shawarma is praised for its taste, freshness and quality, with one reviewer suggesting extra garlic sauce.
Wadi Al Baraka Cafeteria
Oud Metha
Wadi Al Baraka Cafeteria is an affordable Indian restaurant in Oud Metha, known for quick bites such as shawarma and grilled chicken. Reviews also point to South Indian and Kerala-style meals, including banana-leaf rice lunches and strong tea.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
319 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled chicken
Several reviews highlight the grilled chicken as a strong value choice, served with salad and garlic sauce.
Kerala meals
Kerala-style dishes are a clear strength, including moderately spicy rice with chicken or fish served on a banana leaf.
Affordable pricing
Customers repeatedly describe the food as pocket-friendly, with good value for everyday meals and weekly ordering.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor seating is available and is described as a good option, while indoor seating is more limited.
Breakfast stop
Breakfast receives positive mentions, particularly the ghee roast, tea and other morning food.
Card payment
Card payment is available, which is useful for takeaway customers who do not carry cash.
What to Eat at Wadi Al Baraka Cafeteria 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 Wadi Al Baraka Cafeteria, 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 Wadi Al Baraka Cafeteria, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Grilled chicken Net +2
“This is a cosy corner cafeteria at Oud Metha that serves one of the best Grilled Chicken I had in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“This is a cosy corner cafeteria at Oud Metha that serves one of the best Grilled Chicken I had in Dubai.”January 2022
“Very good grilled chicken. The staff and service is also good and prompt”July 2019
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Signature shawarma Net +2
“I highly recommend this place, especially for their signature shawarma. Wow, it was incredibly tasty and definitely a must try! The quality, taste, and freshness really stood out. The staff were also friendly and provided good hospitality throughout the visit. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for a delicious shawarma.”
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“I highly recommend this place, especially for their signature shawarma. Wow, it was incredibly tasty and definitely a must try! The quality, taste, and freshness really stood out. The staff were also friendly and provided good hospitality throughout the visit. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for a delicious shawarma.”August 2026
“This is the best shawarma that i ever taste and you can request add put more garlic sauce 💗”July 2023
Honorable mentions (10)
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Chatti chor Net +1
“Chatti Chor and the Chicken 65 was one of the best meal I have ever had.”
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Review excerpts
“Chatti Chor and the Chicken 65 was one of the best meal I have ever had.”October 2024
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Chicken 65 Net +1
“Chatti Chor and the Chicken 65 was one of the best meal I have ever had.”
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“Chatti Chor and the Chicken 65 was one of the best meal I have ever had.”October 2024
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“Delicious chicken biryani”
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“Delicious chicken biryani”August 2025
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Ghee roast Net +1
“My breakfast spot, very good ghee roast you will get here, presenting style is different than others.”
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“My breakfast spot, very good ghee roast you will get here, presenting style is different than others.”October 2023
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Mathi curry Net +1
“Good meal at lower price. Been ordering once a week and i will keep ordering. Like Mathi curry with rotti- south Indian style.”
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Review excerpts
“Good meal at lower price. Been ordering once a week and i will keep ordering. Like Mathi curry with rotti- south Indian style.”August 2022
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Mutton biriyani Net +1
“Mutton biriyani is very tasty. Excellent!!”
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Review excerpts
“Mutton biriyani is very tasty. Excellent!!”August 2021
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Onam sadaya Net +1
“We came here for onam sadaya. It's good taste”
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“We came here for onam sadaya. It's good taste”September 2024
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Rotti Net +1
“Good meal at lower price. Been ordering once a week and i will keep ordering. Like Mathi curry with rotti- south Indian style.”
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Review excerpts
“Good meal at lower price. Been ordering once a week and i will keep ordering. Like Mathi curry with rotti- south Indian style.”August 2022
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Thalassery wedding biriyani Net +1
“Actual thalassery wedding biriyani is serving there.”
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Review excerpts
“Actual thalassery wedding biriyani is serving there.”August 2021
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Biriyani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I would really recommend these and the Biriyani too and in the end the naadan chai was just like wow.😍”
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Review excerpts
“I would really recommend these and the Biriyani too and in the end the naadan chai was just like wow.😍”October 2024
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Fresh milk light tea Net +1
“I love the atmosphere & food there.. love their fresh milk light tea so much.”
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Review excerpts
“I love the atmosphere & food there.. love their fresh milk light tea so much.”March 2024
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Naadan chai Net +1
“I would really recommend these and the Biriyani too and in the end the naadan chai was just like wow.😍”
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Review excerpts
“I would really recommend these and the Biriyani too and in the end the naadan chai was just like wow.😍”October 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Fish curry Net −1
“Because of lack of staff they can not handle in busy situations. The fish curry that I ordered is horrible”
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Critical review excerpts
“Because of lack of staff they can not handle in busy situations. The fish curry that I ordered is horrible”August 2024
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Chicken sandwich Net −2
“This chicken sandwich i order I tell him I want without salad there only 3 peace of chiken 🥗 but he put tomato and all taste is so bad and delivery so late when i call sir u put salad here he said I'm lying said i didn't said for no salad . Before manager Mr. Yusuf was good this new boy very rude”
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Critical review excerpts
“This chicken sandwich i order I tell him I want without salad there only 3 peace of chiken 🥗 but he put tomato and all taste is so bad and delivery so late when i call sir u put salad here he said I'm lying said i didn't said for no salad . Before manager Mr. Yusuf was good this new boy very rude”February 2026
“I order chicken sandwich without salad but there is only salad no chicken bad taste. when i call he speaking very rude never recommend”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Order shawarma. Try the signature shawarma and ask for extra garlic sauce if you like a stronger finish.
Avoid peak times. Visit outside busy periods if timing matters; one review reported 20 minutes before ordering and another 20 minutes for food.
Collect quickly. For urgent orders, collect rather than rely on delivery, which one customer said took at least 40 minutes.
Try lunch. At lunchtime, ask about the rice with chicken or fish served on a banana leaf; a reviewer found it moderately spicy.
Choose outside. If you want more seating space, use the outdoor area; indoor seating was described as limited.
Check sandwich. Repeat sandwich instructions clearly when ordering, especially if you want it without salad, because one order was prepared incorrectly.
Plan the visit
Practical details
3 17A St
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food safety
One customer reported finding a glass piece in biryani and said there was no further follow-up after handing it to the restaurant.
Slow delivery
Delivery has been reported to take at least 40 minutes, with staff suggesting customers collect orders if they need them quickly.
Order errors
A chicken sandwich ordered without salad reportedly arrived mostly salad, with the customer also describing the taste as bad.
Busy service
Reviews describe long waits during busy periods, including 20 minutes to place an order and another 20 minutes for food.
Inconsistent dishes
Food quality is not always consistent: reviews mention dry chicken biryani, a horrible fish curry and inconsistent shawarma filling.
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The Bottom Line
Wadi Al Baraka Cafeteria is a practical Oud Metha stop for affordable Indian food, especially quick bites. Shawarma is the headline order in the reviews, while grilled chicken is another dependable-sounding choice, served with salad and garlic sauce. The menu also leans Kerala and South Indian: customers mention Chatti Chor, Chicken 65, biryani, ghee roast and a banana-leaf lunch of rice with chicken or fish.
Prices are repeatedly described as pocket-friendly, making the cafeteria suitable for an inexpensive everyday meal or regular takeaway. Breakfast and tea get their own following, including strong tea, fresh milk light tea and naadan chai. Outdoor seating is available, but indoor seating is limited; another review describes the restaurant as spacious with seats both inside and outside.
Card payment and ample parking have also been mentioned. The main caution is consistency. Some customers report excellent food and friendly service, while others describe dry biryani, poor fish curry, uneven shawarma filling and a serious glass-piece incident in biryani.
Delivery can take at least 40 minutes, and busy dine-in visits have involved long waits. If you are in a hurry, collecting your order may be wiser; for a first visit, ordering shawarma or a recommended lunch dish is the safer starting point.