Sharjah guide · Where to eat
Places to eat in Sharjah, with what to order and how comfortable each is for families and older travellers.
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Sharjah is a dry emirate: alcohol is not served in hotels or restaurants. Food is Gulf, Lebanese and above all South Asian, because a large share of residents come from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Arabic coffee with dates is the local welcome, and the coffee shops in the Heart of Sharjah are a good place to try it.
Vegetarian eating needs a little planning. MyGovindas on King Faisal Street is verified from its own site and offers dishes made without root vegetables; Saarangaa Bhojan Shala in Al Khan is described as pure vegetarian in a directory, and Kamat and Madeenat Haridwar are listed as vegetarian by travel guides. Many Indian-run restaurants across the city serve vegetarian thalis and dosas, but we have not tagged those without a source. Hotels will usually make a plain vegetarian meal if you ask in advance, and Jain travellers should confirm preparation with the kitchen and carry dry snacks. Dubai, a short drive away, has more verified options.
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
City Centre Al Zahia, Sharjah
A steakhouse at City Centre Al Zahia that Fact Magazines and Platinum List both list, known for open-fire steaks, grills and sharing plates.
Al Majaz 2, Sharjah
An Iraqi restaurant in Al Majaz 2, listed for masgouf, kabab Al Baghdadi, lamb quozi, dolma and lentil soup, with long daily opening hours.
Burj Al Falak, Al Nad, Al Qasimia
An Indian restaurant in Al Nad, Al Qasimia, listed by Property Finder for North Indian, South Indian and Indo-Chinese fast food, a buffet and Jain options, open from early morning to midnight.
Souq Al Shanasiyah, Heart of Sharjah
A courtyard-style cafe-restaurant in the Souq Al Shanasiyah area of the Heart of Sharjah, listed for Emirati and Arabian dishes such as chicken machbous, lamb ouzi and breakfast trays.
King Abdul Aziz Street, near Sharjah Airport
A Middle Eastern quick-meal restaurant on King Abdul Aziz Street near Sharjah Airport, listed by TravelTriangle for shawarma, ahjeen and salads, with hummus and falafel highlighted.
Al Mureijah (Al Merraijja) Square, off Corniche Road, Sharjah
A restored two-storey heritage house in Al Mureijah that The National describes as serving Emirati cuisine with a Silk Road theme. Fact Magazines also lists it among Sharjah's best restaurants.
Aljada, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah
A Persian restaurant in Aljada that Fact Magazines and Platinum List both describe as serving charcoal-grilled kebabs and small sharing plates in a cosy setting.
Al Wahda Street, off Jamal Abdul Nasser Road
A branch of the Indian chain on Al Wahda Street, listed as serving North and South Indian food, chaat and Indian sweets. A familiar stop for vegetarians, though we did not verify a fully vegetarian menu.
University City (Nshama Town Square), Sharjah
A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant in University City that Fact Magazines and Platinum List both list, serving grills, pizzas, pasta and desserts.
Al Mureijah, within the Sharjah Art Foundation area, Sharjah
An all-day contemporary cafe and restaurant in Al Mureijah, inside the Sharjah Art Foundation precinct according to Arada, serving breakfast, pasta, pastries and desserts.
Near Mina Road, Rolla
A vegetarian Gujarati restaurant with fast food near Mina Road in Rolla, listed on HappyCow as cash only.
Abu Shagara, Sharjah
A North Indian, kebab and Mughlai restaurant in Abu Shagara, listed by SBNRI with about 25 biryanis and vegetarian dishes such as subzi makhni, Lahori aloo and bharwan tandoori mushroom.
First Industrial Area, beside City Centre and the Gift Market
A vegetarian Indian restaurant in Sharjah's First Industrial Area, listed on HappyCow for home-style food, Jain options, sweets and ice cream, near City Centre and the Gift Market.
Ground level, Safeer Mall, Al Nahda
A mall-level Indian restaurant at Safeer Mall in Al Nahda, listed with dal makhani, masala dosa, samosas, butter chicken and tangadi kebab. A mixed menu that vegetarians can use with care.
Al Ghuwair, Sharjah
A North Indian snack and thali restaurant in Al Ghuwair, listed by SBNRI for vada pav, dal kachori, dal bati churma and a mini and special thali.
King Faisal Street, near E Max, Abu Shagara
A fully vegetarian Indian restaurant near E Max on King Faisal Street in Abu Shagara, noted for a very long menu that includes palak dosa and aamras poori.
Al Noor Sharjah, Al Khan Street, Al Majaz
An Indian and Chinese restaurant at Al Noor, Al Khan Street in Al Majaz, listing butter chicken, momos and kulfi. Useful for a mixed family near Al Majaz, though not a vegetarian kitchen.
Sameer Al Mahmood Building, King Faisal Road, Al Majaz 1 (near RAK Bank)
A Pakistani barbecue and oriental restaurant in the Sameer Al Mahmood Building on King Faisal Road, Al Majaz 1, listed in Wikivoyage's Sharjah guide. A meat-led menu.
Tower 400, Mina Road, Al Arouba Street area
An Egyptian restaurant in the Al Arouba Street area, listed for molokhia, feteer meshaltet, hawawshi, mixed grills and mezze, open daily from morning to midnight.
Qasimiya area, Al Nahda, Sheikh Saqar Bin Al Qasimi Road
A vegetarian North Indian restaurant on Sheikh Saqar Bin Al Qasimi Road in Al Nahda, with thali, chapati, jalebi and malai sandwich, and Jain food mentioned by one guide.
Al Miraj Building 1, beside Megamall Entrance 3, Abu Shagara
An Arabic grill restaurant in Al Miraj Building 1, beside Megamall Entrance 3 in Abu Shagara, listed by Wikivoyage with a split midday and evening schedule.
Khansab Building, King Faisal Street, Bu Shaghara, Hay Al Qasimiah
A vegetarian Indian restaurant on King Faisal Street in Hay Al Qasimiah, with a Sharjah outlet of a Dubai-based restaurant that describes its food as sattvic and offers dishes made without root vegetables.
The Chedi Al Bait, Hay Al Gharb, Sharjah
A Japanese and Korean restaurant at The Chedi Al Bait in Hay Al Gharb that Fact Magazines and Platinum List both name, with dishes such as sushi rolls, crispy baby squid and beef bibimbap.
Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah
An all-day cafe in Muwaileh Commercial that Fact Magazines and Platinum List both mention for desserts, pastries, cakes and breakfast.
Umm Tarafa Street, Umm Tarafa, Al Gharb
A late-opening Gujarati vegetarian restaurant on Umm Tarafa Street in Al Gharb, listed for fafda, vada pav and pani puri, with hours that run to after midnight.
Ammar Bin Yasir Street, Al Nad, Al Qasimia
An Indian restaurant on Ammar Bin Yasir Street in Al Nad, Al Qasimia, listed by Property Finder for idli sambar, veg korma and poori bhaji among its vegetarian options.
Al Khan, next to Petrofac Towers
An Indian restaurant in Al Khan, next to Petrofac Towers, listed by HappyCow with outdoor seating and wheelchair access; check its menu for meat and egg.
Ahmed bin Dar-eish Square, Al-Chan Road, near Radisson SAS Resort
A seafood restaurant on Al-Chan Road near the Radisson SAS Resort, listed by Wikivoyage for fried or grilled shrimp, tuna, hammour and seafood platters.
Al Qasba, Sharjah
A Lebanese restaurant in Al Qasba listed for hummus, mezze, mixed grills, cheese kunafa and a Lebanese breakfast, open from morning to late evening.
Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Majaz 3
A North Indian restaurant at Al Majaz Waterfront, listed by SBNRI with dahi puri, pani puri and vegetarian kebabs such as subz seekh and tandoori malai gobhi alongside meat dishes.
Baghlaf Building, near Manama Supermarket, Al Arouba Street, Al Mareija
An Indian restaurant in the Baghlaf Building on Al Arouba Street, Al Mareija, listed by Property Finder among Sharjah's vegetarian restaurants for chaat, samosa and a Gujarati thali.
Umm Tarafa, Al Gharb, Sharjah
A restaurant in the Umm Tarafa area of Al Gharb that Property Finder's vegetarian roundup calls a pure veg restaurant, serving Gujarati snacks, breakfast items and a thali.
Damas Building, King Faisal Street, Abu Shagara
A vegetarian Indian restaurant on King Faisal Street in Abu Shagara, described by one Sharjah guide as serving a fully vegetarian menu. A practical choice for families who want a meat-free kitchen.
