Mandi flavour
Chicken mandi, soft chicken and well-cooked rice were repeatedly praised, with one diner calling the taste “perfect spicy juicy.”
Zam Zam Mandi (Dubai Mall)
Downtown Dubai
Zam Zam Mandi in Downtown Dubai was praised in older reviews for chicken mandi, tender mutton and generous rice with soup and sauces. It is tucked into Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue parking area, though later reviews from 2023 report that the branch was closed for renovation, so checking its status before visiting is important.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
109 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tender mutton
The mutton mandi was described as very tender, although that review wanted more spice.
Mint tea
Mint tea was singled out as part of a fast, enjoyable visit.
Sweet finish
Reviews mention complimentary sweet treats, including luqaimat or roasted sweets in date syrup, sometimes served with tea.
What to Eat at Zam Zam Mandi (Dubai Mall) 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 Zam Zam Mandi (Dubai Mall), 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 Zam Zam Mandi (Dubai Mall) got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Bbq spicy chicken Net +1
“Outstanding bbq spicy chicken with Bukhari rice. Could make the chinning more tidy. But 5* for the food.”
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“Outstanding bbq spicy chicken with Bukhari rice. Could make the chinning more tidy. But 5* for the food.”January 2022
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Bukhari rice Net +1
“Outstanding bbq spicy chicken with Bukhari rice. Could make the chinning more tidy. But 5* for the food.”
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“Outstanding bbq spicy chicken with Bukhari rice. Could make the chinning more tidy. But 5* for the food.”January 2022
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Chicken mukalkal Net +1
“Tasty Hamour Mandi & Chicken Mukalkal . Srongly Reccomend for friends & family.”
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“Tasty Hamour Mandi & Chicken Mukalkal . Srongly Reccomend for friends & family.”September 2019
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Hamour mandi Net +1
“Tasty Hamour Mandi & Chicken Mukalkal . Srongly Reccomend for friends & family.”
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“Tasty Hamour Mandi & Chicken Mukalkal . Srongly Reccomend for friends & family.”September 2019
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Haneedth Net +1
“So have tried a lot of Mandi Restaurants I'm a big fan of Haneedth. This place is spot on perfect.”
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“So have tried a lot of Mandi Restaurants I'm a big fan of Haneedth. This place is spot on perfect.”August 2022
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Mutton mandi Net +1
“Wow, very delicious food. I had Mutton mandi and the Mutton was was very tender. Could be bit more spicy.”
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“Wow, very delicious food. I had Mutton mandi and the Mutton was was very tender. Could be bit more spicy.”October 2022
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Sweetballs Net +1
“And at last you will get sweetballs Soo yummy don't miss it”
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“And at last you will get sweetballs Soo yummy don't miss it”August 2019
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Tea with a meant leaf Net +1
“The food is amazing 👏 the service very fast and I love the mint tea 🍵 quite impressed 👌”
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“The food is amazing 👏 the service very fast and I love the mint tea 🍵 quite impressed 👌”November 2021
What to Avoid (1)
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Iftar kit Net −1
“Now is the Ramadan time today I’m baying one chicken mazbi and iftar kit but I’m very very apset for iftar kit your shop charging 5 dirhams but nothing inside this is too bad I try to call your shop I’m try to talk your staff he disconnected my phone GOD.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Now is the Ramadan time today I’m baying one chicken mazbi and iftar kit but I’m very very apset for iftar kit your shop charging 5 dirhams but nothing inside this is too bad I try to call your shop I’m try to talk your staff he disconnected my phone GOD.”April 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check status. Check that the branch has reopened before travelling; a January 2023 review reported renovation closure.
Use Parking 1. Look for Parking 1 and the lift near the All Day Market; that was given as the clearest route.
Ask staff menu. If you work at Dubai Mall, ask about the staff menu, which reviewers said has lower prices.
Check availability. Ask what rice and mandi options are available before ordering, since one visit had only one rice type and missing menu items.
Allow time. For dine-in, allow extra time during busy periods; reviews mention crowded tables and delayed delivery.
Confirm price. Ask the price before ordering haneedth: one reviewer paid 140 Dirhams versus 70–90 Dirhams elsewhere.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fashion Avenue , P1 parking, Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Reported closure
A May 2023 review says the branch was closed, while a January 2023 review specifically mentioned renovation.
Hard to find
The restaurant is in the Fashion Avenue parking area rather than the main mall flow, which several tourists found difficult to locate.
Slow orders
Delivery and takeaway service drew serious complaints, including one order that reportedly took two hours.
Inconsistent food
One diner reported reheated food, while another found the mutton hard and menu choices unavailable.
Crowded service
Busy periods could mean slow service, and one customer left without tea or dessert after feeling ignored.
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The Bottom Line
Zam Zam Mandi’s Dubai Mall branch was known for straightforward mandi meals, especially chicken mandi, mutton mandi and haneedth. Reviews describe soft chicken, tender mutton on one visit, well-cooked rice, chicken soup, sauces and generous portions. The food was often praised as filling and homestyle rather than polished mall dining, with mint tea and a small sweet sometimes finishing the meal.
The location is the main practical challenge. This branch was described as being on the LG level of Fashion Avenue parking, with Parking 1 and the lift near the All Day Market offered as clues. It is quieter than the main mall in some accounts, but several visitors found it difficult to locate, especially tourists.
Pricing opinions vary. Mall staff mentioned a lower-priced staff menu, while one haneedth diner paid 140 Dirhams and considered that high against the 70–90 Dirhams charged elsewhere. Ask about the current price and available rice options before ordering.
Service was inconsistent: some reviews mention friendly staff and fast service, while others report crowded tables, delayed orders and poor takeaway handling. Most importantly, reviews from January and May 2023 reported that the branch was closed for renovation or simply closed. Confirm that it has reopened before making the trip.