Danial is an Iranian-led buffet restaurant on the ground floor of the Ramada Beach Hotel building in Ajman, a long-running operator with siblings in Dubai and Sharjah and a loyal local following. The draw is the sheer scale of the spread - upwards of fifty dishes rotating through Iranian classics, Arabic grills, Indian, Italian and Chinese staples, plus a proper salad bar, soup station, fruit and dessert table. At around 50 to 75 dirhams per head depending on the day, with soft drinks and ice cream priced separately, it is one of the more generous value propositions in the emirate.
The kitchen performs best on what it knows: the kebabs and tikkas, grilled hamour, okra with meat, stuffed vine leaves and fried shrimp are consistent picks, and the Iranian tea and omali are highlights at the end of the meal. The dining room is unusually large and accommodates families and private parties easily, with a balcony option in cooler weather. Service tends to be quick, warm and genuinely comfortable with children, which is a significant part of the appeal.
Set expectations accordingly. Desserts are a weaker link and ambience is functional rather than atmospheric, with lighting and music that can feel flat when the room is quiet. This is a dependable, family-friendly buffet for a hearty, inexpensive meal, not a destination for a special occasion dinner.
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Siddhesh P4.0
3 months ago
The buffet is a bit expensive here at AED 50 per head, but the spread is massive. There may have been well over 50 items in the spread and it was really quite hard to decide what to sample. The fish was fresh and the okra with meat was a standout. The desserts were average, but we compensated by having the really good ice cream that was available at extra cost. The best part though was the hospitality. This seemed like a very child friendly place where all the kids there got toys and the staff seemed quite at ease with them. Value Service Food Review collected in partnership with this restaurant
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Simy M4.0
3 months ago
Its a lavish spread. Dishes to suit most palates. The kebabs and tikkas are awesome. Variety of starters and salads. spacious and calm interiors. On a pleasant day , you can even sit outside and enjoy the lovely weather and a sumptuous meal. Reasonably priced. A great place to hold parties too!!! Value Service Food Review collected in partnership with this restaurant
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Denis S4.0
3 months ago
The restaurant is situated on the ground floor of the Ramada Black Hotel building, This Danial Iranian restaurant boasts impressive buffet, has a special section for vegetarian. You will also have a vast variety of deserts, vegetables and other delicious food. As i like shimps and crabs i concentrated on these goodies. And i really like how food was prepared. It costs 60 AED per person and drinks are at cost. I have enjoyed my visit to Danial restaurant and i hope you will enjoy as well. Value Service Food
