Mandi favourites
Mutton and chicken mandi are repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling it possibly the best mandi in Dubai.
ZAM ZAM MANDI RESTAURANT (RAS AL KHOR)
Ras Al Khor
Zam Zam Mandi Restaurant in Ras Al Khor serves traditional Middle Eastern and Yemeni-style dishes, with mandi and madfoon at the centre of the menu. Reviewers commonly come for the mutton madfoon, chicken mandi and desserts such as kunafa and luqaimat.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,095 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Madfoon quality
Mutton madfoon receives strong praise, including one review describing it as one of the best dishes they had tried.
Generous portions
Several reviews mention large rice portions; one described the mandi ribs as a big portion at an affordable price.
Dessert extras
Some diners report complimentary luqaimat, Arabic tea, soup or salad alongside the meal.
Family seating
Reviews mention private family majlis seating, giving groups a more secluded dining setup.
Parking space
A reviewer noted huge parking next to Al Madina Mall, useful when visiting by car.
Delivery packaging
One delivery review specifically praised the upgraded packaging and food arriving in good condition.
What to Eat at ZAM ZAM MANDI RESTAURANT (RAS AL KHOR) 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 RESTAURANT (RAS AL KHOR), 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 RESTAURANT (RAS AL KHOR) got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Mandi Net +13
“Delicious mandi.”
Positive 14Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Delicious mandi.”February 2026
“Nice place And food is served fresh and tasty. Mandi is their best served with two type of rice.”August 2022
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Chicken madfoon Net +2
“Chicken madfoon - 5⭐️”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken madfoon - 5⭐️”December 2018
“Excellent choice for chicken madfoon, along with mutton mandi variety.”August 2025
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Chicken mugalkal Net +2
“I order chicken mugalkal was v.good and have a very big rice portion.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I order chicken mugalkal was v.good and have a very big rice portion.”October 2023
“We thoroughly enjoyed the Chicken Mugalkal along with the condiments. It was indeed an amazing experience”January 2026
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Madhbi Net +2
“The one of the good Arabic restaurants especially mandi and Madhbi. They served with sweet balls which is very yummy and kids will love that.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The one of the good Arabic restaurants especially mandi and Madhbi. They served with sweet balls which is very yummy and kids will love that.”April 2023
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Mandi mutton Net +2
“i love the Mandi - Mutton and Chicken good service, so satisfying food”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“i love the Mandi - Mutton and Chicken good service, so satisfying food”July 2026
“Excellent choice for chicken madfoon, along with mutton mandi variety.”August 2025
Honorable mentions (11)
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Hammour mandi Net +1
“We had the Haneeth and Hammour Mandi they were both delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the Haneeth and Hammour Mandi they were both delicious!”October 2022
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Haneeth Net +1
“We had the Haneeth and Hammour Mandi they were both delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the Haneeth and Hammour Mandi they were both delicious!”October 2022
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Lahm madfoon Net +1
“Perfect It is not luxury or some thing like that but the food is wow.... I had the Lahm Madfoon and it was great .... calories that worth to take it even if you need 16 hours IF after ..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Perfect It is not luxury or some thing like that but the food is wow.... I had the Lahm Madfoon and it was great .... calories that worth to take it even if you need 16 hours IF after ..”November 2019
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Luqaimat Net +1
“Their food is amazing. Specially their tea and luqaimat.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their food is amazing. Specially their tea and luqaimat.”April 2026
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Madgoog rice with magbi chicken Net +1
“Zam Zam never disappoints you. Best taste with best hospitality. My favorite combination madgoog rice with magbi chicken 🐔 the Best”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Zam Zam never disappoints you. Best taste with best hospitality. My favorite combination madgoog rice with magbi chicken 🐔 the Best”June 2024
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Mandi chicken Net +1
“i love the Mandi - Mutton and Chicken good service, so satisfying food”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“i love the Mandi - Mutton and Chicken good service, so satisfying food”July 2026
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Mandi ribs Net +1
“We have mandi ribs - best value for money. big portion in a very affordable price. the service is incredible, very friendly staff.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We have mandi ribs - best value for money. big portion in a very affordable price. the service is incredible, very friendly staff.”January 2025
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Meat madfoon Net +1
“Did takeaway of Meat Madfoon, Chicken Madbee and Mugalkal and Kunafa. The Madfoon and Mugalkal were superb but the chicken madbee was not upto the expectation as the chicken was bit hard.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Did takeaway of Meat Madfoon, Chicken Madbee and Mugalkal and Kunafa. The Madfoon and Mugalkal were superb but the chicken madbee was not upto the expectation as the chicken was bit hard.”September 2024
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Mugalkal Net +1
“Did takeaway of Meat Madfoon, Chicken Madbee and Mugalkal and Kunafa. The Madfoon and Mugalkal were superb but the chicken madbee was not upto the expectation as the chicken was bit hard.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Did takeaway of Meat Madfoon, Chicken Madbee and Mugalkal and Kunafa. The Madfoon and Mugalkal were superb but the chicken madbee was not upto the expectation as the chicken was bit hard.”September 2024
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Mutton madfoon Net +1
“We love their mutton madfoon which is better than their other branch on Rebat st. Their man Hassan is a great guy and assists us every time. The soup always tastes delicious and does not have smell.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We love their mutton madfoon which is better than their other branch on Rebat st. Their man Hassan is a great guy and assists us every time. The soup always tastes delicious and does not have smell.”August 2025
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Mutton madhooth Net +1
“Mutton Madhooth and it was probably one of the best dishes I ever had. Totally worth it. Must try!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mutton Madhooth and it was probably one of the best dishes I ever had. Totally worth it. Must try!”March 2026
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Chicken madbee Net −1
“I don't want to give even one star. I ordered one mandi and madbee. Both had the same rice and without any flavor. And the rice was undercooked.we didn't like the food.”
Positive 1Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“I don't want to give even one star. I ordered one mandi and madbee. Both had the same rice and without any flavor. And the rice was undercooked.we didn't like the food.”December 2025
“Did takeaway of Meat Madfoon, Chicken Madbee and Mugalkal and Kunafa. The Madfoon and Mugalkal were superb but the chicken madbee was not upto the expectation as the chicken was bit hard.”September 2024
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Quater chicken mandi Net −1
“No tasty and no worth also quater chicken mandi😌😌”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“No tasty and no worth also quater chicken mandi😌😌”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check rice. Ask about the rice before ordering if texture matters, as reviews mention both hard and undercooked rice.
Confirm orders. For delivery, keep a record of your order and check the items on arrival after one reviewer received an unwanted meal.
Allow time. Build in extra time for delivery: one customer waited one and a half hours and received cold food.
Try madfoon. Mutton madfoon is a strong first choice, while chicken madbee has received mixed feedback about firmness.
Save dessert. Leave room for luqaimat or kunafa; both are repeatedly mentioned as worthwhile finishes.
Visit early. Consider avoiding the busiest periods: one diner described the restaurant as mostly packed with people.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marhaba Mall
Ras Al Khor Ind. Third, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent rice
Some diners found the rice oily, hard or undercooked, while others described it as plain and lacking flavour.
Cleanliness concerns
Recent reviews raise concerns about dirty carpets, stained walls, flies and poor hygiene in shared areas.
Uneven service
Service feedback ranges from friendly and quick to rude, inattentive and unhelpful, especially around customer requests.
Delivery delays
A delivery customer reported receiving cold food after waiting an hour and a half.
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The Bottom Line
Zam Zam Mandi Restaurant in Ras Al Khor is centred on traditional mandi and related Yemeni-style dishes. Mutton mandi, chicken mandi, mutton madfoon and haneeth are the main reasons reviewers visit, with opinions ranging from “probably the best mandi in Dubai” to complaints about bland rice and tough meat. It is a food-first restaurant rather than a polished luxury setting.
The menu has a useful dessert and drinks angle too. Kunafa and luqaimat are repeatedly praised, and some diners mention complimentary Arabic tea, soup, salad or sweet balls. Family groups can use the private majlis-style seating, while one older review noted substantial parking next to Al Madina Mall.
Portions have also been described as generous, particularly the mandi ribs. Consistency is the main caution. Recent reviews report oily, hard or undercooked rice, hard chicken, flies and visibly dirty carpets and walls.
Service feedback is similarly mixed: some diners found it friendly and quick, while others described rude responses to requests or long waits. Delivery may need extra care, since one customer waited an hour and a half for cold food and another advised recording the order to check that the correct meal arrives. If you mainly want mandi and do not mind checking the details, it can be rewarding; families should pay close attention to seating and cleanliness on arrival.