Explore a handpicked range of restaurants and cafés in Aljada
Whether you’re looking for a quick coffee, a relaxed meal, or something to share with friends, Aljada has spots worth checking out.
Isabella’s Street Kitchen
The neighbourhood Italian eatery centres around an open kitchen with a copper-clad wood-fired pizza oven serving New York-style thin-crust pizzas made with double-zero flour. Rooted in Italian tradition with subtle Mediterranean influences, the menu features comforting favourites including spicy rigatoni rosa, Diavolo pizza, chicken parmigiana, and Isabella steak Tagliata.
tashas café
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Inspired by the original tashas café in Atholl, Johannesburg, the design features classic finishes, handcrafted details and a suspended book installation, while the all-day menu offers the brand’s signature fresh, made-to-order dishes, including St Francis scrambled eggs, brioche French toast, Texas salad, salmon teriyaki and chicken prego.
The Char’d Club
The Char’d Club is a modern neighbourhood restaurant focused on live-fire cooking, inspired by South African braai, Argentinian parrilla and Australian barbecue traditions. The menu focuses on premium Australian O’Connor beef, alongside signature dishes such as the Old School Burger, slow-smoked short rib, soy-garlic-glazed Galbi short rib, Sichuan-basted beef skewers and spiced lamb merguez. From 10:30pm, the venue transitions into a late-night dessert lounge, serving creative desserts and mocktails.
TBK Restaurant
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TBK is an all-day dining restaurant that focuses on high-quality, fresh ingredients and seasonal produce. The menu spans a variety of international comfort foods, offering something for every appetite throughout the day. Diners can choose from nutrient-rich salads and lighter dishes to heartier options such as house-made pastas, gourmet burgers, and the restaurant’s popular Korean Fried Wings.
Moon Slice
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Moon Slice is a modern pizzeria known for its artisanal, Neapolitan-style pizzas made with a long-fermented dough and premium ingredients sourced locally and from Italy. The menu highlights include signature pizzas topped with high-quality meats, fresh vegetables, and curated cheeses, alongside small plates such as truffle fries, burrata, and seasonal specials.
Break By Mara
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Break by Mara is a sleek, all-day café and bakery in Aljada, known for its signature tissue bread, specialty coffees, and a diverse menu of sweet and savoury dishes. With its minimalist interiors, neutral palette, and laid-back atmosphere, it’s a popular spot for casual brunches, coffee dates, and late-night dessert runs.
Bosporus
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Bosporus is an upscale Turkish dining destination located on East Boulevard, offering a laid-back ambience with Ottoman-inspired decor and both indoor and outdoor seating options. The menu features authentic Turkish breakfast spreads, mezze, grilled kebabs, and inventive fusion items like gold-leaf Bosburgers and soup-filled Şaşlik Burgers, making it a standout culinary experience in Sharjah.
TPT by Late
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TPT by Late (The Perfect Time) in Aljada is a chic drive-thru café open daily from 8 am to 11 pm, serving up crowd favourites like Spanish lattes, matcha lattes, and indulgent chocolate molten cakes. It’s an ideal spot for a quick coffee fix or sweet treat on the go, conveniently located in Sharjah’s new downtown.
Origami Sushi
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Origami Sushi offers a contemporary Japanese dining experience. The restaurant offers a refined atmosphere inspired by Japan’s hidden sushi bars, featuring sleek, minimalist interiors with both indoor and outdoor seating options.