Generous portions
The Iskender kebab portion was massive and easily enough for three people.
Zefki Levantine Eatery
Trade Centre
Zefki Levantine Eatery is a Turkish/Lebanese-leaning restaurant in Trade Centre, with Indian dishes alongside its Levantine cooking. Reviews highlight generous portions of Iskender kebab, well-spiced Adana kebab and good-value three-course lunches in a calm, comfortable setting.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
252 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Kebab quality
The Adana kebab is noted for a good level of spice, while other diners praised the authentic kebabs.
Lunch value
The three-course set lunch is repeatedly described as generous for its price.
Calm setting
The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, peaceful and relaxing, with Turkish decor and music.
Breakfast
Breakfast reviews mention fresh, delicious food served neatly in a cozy atmosphere.
Menu variety
Reviews mention both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food alongside Turkish and Lebanese dishes.
Group friendly
The peaceful, welcoming atmosphere has worked well for family meals and small gatherings.
What to Eat at Zefki Levantine Eatery 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 Zefki Levantine Eatery, 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 Zefki Levantine Eatery, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Adana kebab Net +3
“The Adana kebab had a good level of spice and came with a yoghurt dip that paired well with it.”
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Review excerpts
“The Adana kebab had a good level of spice and came with a yoghurt dip that paired well with it.”February 2026
“Had Adana Kebap and Iskendar kebab. Both were awesome and good in taste.”June 2021
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Business lunch Net +2
“Business lunch is wow as well!”
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Review excerpts
“Business lunch is wow as well!”January 2024
“Great place, excellent business lunch. Loved the service from Sushma and Bijay! Will visit again, thanks!”September 2025
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Hummus Net +2
“From the hummus to their dessert, every bite was just *chef’s kiss!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“From the hummus to their dessert, every bite was just *chef’s kiss!”September 2025
“Their breads, starter specially the lentil soup, hummus, baba ganoj. Any BBQ specially their chicken seesh tawook.”October 2022
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Iskender kebab Net +2
“We ordered the Iskender kebab and the portion was massive, easily enough for three people. Well cooked, filling, and exactly what you expect from a proper Iskender.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the Iskender kebab and the portion was massive, easily enough for three people. Well cooked, filling, and exactly what you expect from a proper Iskender.”February 2026
“Had Adana Kebap and Iskendar kebab. Both were awesome and good in taste.”June 2021
Honorable mentions (14)
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3 Course set lunch Net +1
“The food was delicious, we got the 3 course set lunch. The amount of food we got for the price is a great deal in the city.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was delicious, we got the 3 course set lunch. The amount of food we got for the price is a great deal in the city.”September 2025
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Baba ganoj Net +1
“Their breads, starter specially the lentil soup, hummus, baba ganoj. Any BBQ specially their chicken seesh tawook.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their breads, starter specially the lentil soup, hummus, baba ganoj. Any BBQ specially their chicken seesh tawook.”October 2022
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Biryani Net +1
“Good was really good we had ther businesses lunch with 3 course and the food was really good from starter to main course and desert we love each and every bite must try the Adana kebab and biryani”
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Review excerpts
“Good was really good we had ther businesses lunch with 3 course and the food was really good from starter to main course and desert we love each and every bite must try the Adana kebab and biryani”December 2023
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Cheese börek Net +1
“We also started with the cheese börek, which worked well as an appetizer and arrived fresh and nicely done.”
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Review excerpts
“We also started with the cheese börek, which worked well as an appetizer and arrived fresh and nicely done.”February 2026
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Chicken bbq pizza Net +1
“Thank so much to Bijay and Jerome! Great service and perfect of the perfect chicken BBQ pizza! Take it with you also when travelling - you never regret!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Thank so much to Bijay and Jerome! Great service and perfect of the perfect chicken BBQ pizza! Take it with you also when travelling - you never regret!”December 2025
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Chicken seesh tawook Net +1
“Their breads, starter specially the lentil soup, hummus, baba ganoj. Any BBQ specially their chicken seesh tawook.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their breads, starter specially the lentil soup, hummus, baba ganoj. Any BBQ specially their chicken seesh tawook.”October 2022
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Daily veg dish Net +1
“Recently had dinner all by myself; ordered the Daily Veg Dish (Indian dish). Was pleasantly surprised. Everything was Freshly made, great taste (similar to home style cooking), qty was much more than one could eat, with smiling service by Atal.”
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Review excerpts
“Recently had dinner all by myself; ordered the Daily Veg Dish (Indian dish). Was pleasantly surprised. Everything was Freshly made, great taste (similar to home style cooking), qty was much more than one could eat, with smiling service by Atal.”April 2023
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Grilled chicken platter Net +1
“They have the best grilled chicken platter in Dubai.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They have the best grilled chicken platter in Dubai.”November 2024
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Lentil soup Net +1
“Their breads, starter specially the lentil soup, hummus, baba ganoj. Any BBQ specially their chicken seesh tawook.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their breads, starter specially the lentil soup, hummus, baba ganoj. Any BBQ specially their chicken seesh tawook.”October 2022
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Lunch executive menu Net +1
“They have a great lunch executive menu and the food is exquisite.”
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Review excerpts
“They have a great lunch executive menu and the food is exquisite.”December 2019
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Muhammara Net +1
“The staff offered us many complimentary things to taste and give opinion, the best was Muhammara, cheese and Zaatar Fatayer.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The staff offered us many complimentary things to taste and give opinion, the best was Muhammara, cheese and Zaatar Fatayer.”July 2019
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Zaatar fatayer Net +1
“The staff offered us many complimentary things to taste and give opinion, the best was Muhammara, cheese and Zaatar Fatayer.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The staff offered us many complimentary things to taste and give opinion, the best was Muhammara, cheese and Zaatar Fatayer.”July 2019
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Zefki dobo Net +1
“If you want to go out of the box then must try is zefki dobo that was amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If you want to go out of the box then must try is zefki dobo that was amazing.”October 2022
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Breakfast omelette Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I tried their breakfast omelette and was not bad, just very simple..”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Tips for a Better Visit
Find the entrance. Because the restaurant is inside a hotel, ask the lobby desk how to get upstairs.
Share Iskender. The Iskender kebab can be large enough for three, so consider sharing before ordering multiple mains.
Try lunch. Look at the three-course set lunch if you want a filling meal with strong reported value.
State requests early. If you need substitutions or extras, ask before ordering because one diner found the kitchen rigid about changes.
Check promotions. Confirm any offer or discount details with the restaurant before relying on them.
Choose quiet visits. The calm setting suits small groups and conversations, especially if you prefer a peaceful meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
8 19 St
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Rigid requests
One diner said the restaurant would not accommodate additions or substitutions, including an extra egg or different bread with eggs.
Offer confusion
An older review reported incorrect information about offers and discounts, so promotions may need checking.
Uneven meat
One review found the meat chewy, despite praising the chicken and vegetarian dishes.
Slow service
A past diner found service slow and suggested there may have been too few waiters.
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The Bottom Line
Zefki Levantine Eatery is a Turkish/Lebanese-leaning restaurant in Trade Centre, with Indian dishes alongside its Levantine and Turkish cooking. Reviews point to a menu worth exploring through the Iskender kebab, Adana kebab, cheese börek and three-course set lunch; the Iskender portion in one visit was enough for three people. The setting is a recurring part of the appeal: peaceful, cozy and softly Turkish in decor and music rather than loud or showy.
It sits inside a hotel, so first-timers should ask the lobby desk how to reach the restaurant. That calm atmosphere has also suited small groups and family meals. Value is another strong point.
Diners describe generous portions and reasonable prices, with one review reporting a Daily Veg Dish for AED 25. Breakfast gets positive mentions for fresh food, while the menu includes Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. During Ramadan, one review praised the iftar format, with two pieces of each starter, salad and drink, plus a main and dessert.
There are caveats. One guest found the restaurant rigid about substitutions, including adding an egg or changing the bread with eggs. Older reviews also mention chewy meat, slow service and confusion around offers, so confirm requests and discounts before ordering.