Top 10 Best Restaurants in Al Qusais, Dubai
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- ✦ Biryani meals
- ✦ Kerala meals
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Kerala flavoursReviews highlight authentic Kerala dishes, including tender mutton biryani, beef fry and fish preparations.
Tea snacksFresh milk tea, pazhampori and other Kerala snacks are repeatedly praised, making the tea counter a strong choice for a lighter visit.
Curry Chatti in Al Qusais is a Kerala-focused restaurant known for biryani, Malabar dishes, tea and snacks. Reviews make it especially worth considering for beef fry with parotta, Kerala-style biryani, or a quick evening bite of fresh milk tea and pazhampori.
TipFor a quieter visit, consider breakfast hours; one reviewer found the restaurant uncrowded in the morning.
Choose Curry Chatti Restaurant-Al Qusais for Kerala dishes including tender mutton biryani and well-flavoured fish preparations.
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Charcoal ShawarmaThe charcoal-roasted shawarma is a standout, with a combo served in crisp, well-toasted bread.
Grilled ChickenSeveral reviews praise the grilled chicken as juicy, tender and flavorful, including the peri-peri version.
The Charcoal Shack is a family-friendly multi-cuisine restaurant in Al Qusais, with charcoal grills and charcoal shawarma at the centre of its menu. Reviews also point to creamy Alfredo pasta, generous portions, a cozy setting, and café-style drinks for relaxed family meals or casual catch-ups.
TipStart with the charcoal-roasted shawarma combo if you want the restaurant’s most distinctive sandwich-style order.
Choose The Charcoal Shack Restaurant for charcoal-roasted shawarma with crisp, well-toasted bread.
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Chennai StyleThe biryani delivers the Tamil Nadu and Chennai-style flavour many diners come looking for.
Banana LeafUnlimited biryani served on a banana leaf is a distinctive dine-in option.
Topi Vappa is a Chennai-style biryani restaurant in Al Qusais, with dine-in and takeaway options. Customers mainly come for the banana-leaf unlimited biryani, mutton biryani and familiar Tamil dishes such as masala dosa.
TipChoose a quieter time if possible: diners have reported long waits and too few service staff.
Choose TOPI VAPPA BIRIYANI AL QUSAIS BRANCH DUBAI for Chennai-style biryani served on a banana leaf with unlimited servings.
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Mandi RiceMandi rice can be replenished, which is useful when sharing a meal or ordering a generous meat portion.
Tender MuttonThe half mutton mandi was described as exceptionally soft, tender and full of flavour.
Spicy Cafe Mandi & Grill is a casual mandi-focused restaurant in Al Qusais, with grilled dishes and South Asian-influenced flavours. Reviews point especially to the tender mutton mandi and richly seasoned Spicy Special Madbee, alongside complimentary desserts such as luqaimat and kunafa.
TipVisit outside lunch peak if you want to reduce the chance of queuing for a table.
Choose SPICY CAFE MANDI & GRILL AL QUSAIS for soft, tender mutton mandi with full flavour.
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Kerala MealsNaadan meals come on a banana leaf with a generous spread of traditional sides, including aviyal, thoran, pachadi and payasam.
Charcoal ChickenThe juicy charcoal chicken is praised for being tender, well-marinated and cooked to retain its juiciness.
Calicut Stories Restaurant in Al Qusais is a Kerala restaurant built around Malabar flavours, with traditional meals served on a banana leaf and charcoal chicken among the dishes customers return for. It has indoor and outdoor seating, making it suited to family meals as well as casual dining.
TipBefore joining the queue, ask which meal sides are still available, especially during busy lunch periods.
Choose CALICUT STORIES RESTAURANT- AL QUSAIS for banana-leaf Kerala meals with varied traditional sides and payasam.
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Crispy ChickenThe broasted chicken is praised as crispy, juicy and well-seasoned, including a skinless version with a satisfying crunch.
Fresh PizzasSeveral reviews highlight fresh pizzas with soft dough, including budget-friendly chicken fajita and paneer tikka options.
Southern Fried Chicken is a casual Al Qusais restaurant centred on broasted and crispy chicken, with pizzas and wraps adding variety. Reviews particularly mention the crunchy skinless chicken and soft-dough pizzas, while the relaxed, spacious setting suits a quick meal or family visit.
TipIf you are visiting for Broast Potato, confirm it is still available first; a regular says it was discontinued from the new menu.
Choose Southern Fried Chicken for crispy, juicy broasted chicken with a satisfying crunch.
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PazhamkanjiThe Pazhamkanji is repeatedly described as homely, authentic and comforting, with traditional sides.
Seafood BucketThe seafood bucket is praised for fresh seafood, generous portions and good value; one serving for 2–3 fed four.
Malabar Pearl is a Kerala-focused restaurant in Al Qusais, with South Indian and other Indian dishes on the menu. Reviews point especially to its comforting kanji and generous seafood bucket, alongside traditional meals, biriyani and mandi.
TipVisit outside busy Sunday dinner periods if timing matters; one evening had too few staff for the crowd.
Choose MALABAR PEARL Restaurant for a fresh seafood bucket with generous portions and Kerala-style sides.
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Seafood BucketThe seafood bucket is repeatedly described as fresh, authentic and generously portioned, making it a strong choice for seafood fans.
Kerala FlavoursKerala-style dishes such as beef varattiyathu, neypathiri and beef roast receive specific praise for rich, authentic flavour.
White House Restaurant is a casual Kerala and South Indian restaurant in Al Qusais, with a broad menu ranging from quick tea-and-snack stops to family meals. Reviews point to the seafood bucket and Lagoon Biriyani as two especially useful dishes to consider.
TipVisit outside busy periods if possible: one promotion-time visit involved a 15–20 minute wait for both seating and food.
Choose White House Restaurant for a fresh, authentic seafood bucket suited to sharing.
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Fresh FishCustomers repeatedly describe the seafood as fresh, with a wide choice including sea bream, sea bass, salmon and hamour.
Sea BreamThe grilled sea bream is a consistent standout, praised for juicy flesh, crisp skin and balanced seasoning.
Sea Brill is a seafood restaurant in Al Qusais built around choosing fresh fish and having it grilled or seasoned to order. Reviews especially point to the grilled sea bream, broasted prawns and mandi rice, with staff generally willing to follow spice and doneness preferences.
TipAsk for less spice if needed: the red-masala seafood can run hot, and staff have accommodated reduced-spice requests.
Choose Sea Brill Restaurant Al Qusais for juicy grilled sea bream with crisp skin and balanced seasoning.
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