Al Abbasi is a very popular neighbourhood restaurant in The Dar Utal Mia area of Khalidiya. The many diverse nationalities that patronise this restaurant is testament of their popularity. They have a little gazebo like seating outside which is quite nice when the weather is cool.

Service is very quick and friendly. Even though they have a menu, you can always ask for the dish of the day and it will be served quickly to you. 5 / 5

All orders come with a delicious soup and a basic salad to start your meal.

One of the specialities here is the ‘Namkeen’ Biriyani or the Roast Biriyani. The rice is super flavorful and is absolutely packed with layers and layers of flavour and is one of the best Biriyani rice I’ve ever had. The Biriyani Rice 5/5

They give you a chunk of roast meat with the biriyani, and the meat can be a bit of a hit and miss. The meat is usually a mix of lean and fatty meat depending on what cut you get. The meat invariably is always fall of the bone tender, but the density of the lean meat is personally a little of putting. [Though I have mistook it for camel, the restaurant insists it is Australian Lamb!! Debatable.] 2.5 / 5

The restaurant also do a lovely version of spicy Haleem which goes beautifully with their freshly made bread. 4 / 5

They have an assortment of chicken dishes as well. Their chicken Tikka is also quite delicious and comes with cole slaw and fries. 4/5

Post meal, most times a complimentary dish of sweetened rice is served as dessert along with a sweet mint tea.

The restaurant offers great value for money, and a complete meal should not cost you more than Aed 25/-

Value for money 5/5

Overall Restaurant Rating – 3.5 / 5