Aaraamam Restaurant Karama

Name: Aaraamam Restaurant Karama
Address: 9A Street, Shaikh, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143961962

Al Karama

Restaurant Open now 04 396 1962

Aaraamam Restaurant in Al Karama serves Kerala and South Indian comfort food, with breakfast, casual meals and takeaway or delivery. Reviews repeatedly point to porotta with beef, Kerala meals, kanji and fish curry as worthwhile orders, though availability and service can vary at busy times.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

10,119 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Porotta pairing

Porotta with beef is a standout combination, praised for flaky texture and tender, well-spiced meat.

Kerala flavours

Puttu, parota and kadla curry were described as authentic, with a mid-range price and good service.

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What to Eat at Aaraamam Restaurant Karama

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Aaraamam Restaurant Karama, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 7

Porotta Net +9

“Especially their Kerala Porotta paired with their beef will taste heavenly!”
Sambar Net +3

“The sambar was the best, I had tasted in a long time.”
Fish curry Net +2

“The fish curry was flavorful, well-cooked, and paired nicely with the meals, making it a satisfying and filling option.”
Mutton curry Net +2

“We ordered the mutton curry and beef fry, and both were flavorful and delicious.”
Poori bhaji Net +2

“Went there in the morning for breakfast and had Poori bhaaji and a strong fresh milk tea. Good on the stomach and refreshing for the mind.”
Pothi chor Net +2

“The pothi chor is beautifully done. The rice is soft and fragrant, wrapped and served in that traditional style that keeps all the flavors locked in. The masala has a nice depth without being too heavy, and the overall balance makes it super satisfying. It feels like proper comfort food — simple, flavorful, and very satisfying.”
Puttu Net +2

“We tried the Puttu, parota and kadla curry. The taste was authentic and it was superb also the price is mid ranged.”

Honorable mentions (30)

Beef fry Net +1

“The following day, we ordered via Careem veg korma and beef fry for lunch Same excellent dishes at affordable price.”
Aaraamam special chicken fry Net +1

“The Aaraamam Special Chicken Fry is a standout favorite, boasting tender meat infused with a symphony of spices that dance on the palate.”
Beef dry fry Net +1

“we ordered their kallappoms with Mutton curry, porotta with Beef dry fry and their kunji kozhi porichathu - everything was superbly cooked and well loaded-”
Biryani Net +1

“I especially loved their biryani; it was perfectly spiced and really hit the spot!”
Boiled banana Net +1

“Accompanied by traditional staples like Pothi Choru, a fragrant rice parcel, and the comforting duo of Puttu and boiled banana, every bite at Aaraamam is a journey to the soul of Kerala.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“I recently visited Aaraamam Restaurant and had the best chicken biryani I’ve tasted in a long time! The chicken was tender and full of flavor, and the spices were just right — rich, aromatic, and authentic.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“I especially love their chicken fry, porotta & chicken curry, chicken fried rice, and evening snacks—they’re all delicious.”
Chicken fried rice Net +1

“I especially love their chicken fry, porotta & chicken curry, chicken fried rice, and evening snacks—they’re all delicious.”
Chicken fry Net +1

“I especially love their chicken fry, porotta & chicken curry, chicken fried rice, and evening snacks—they’re all delicious.”
Chicken kadai Net +1

“We tried Kalappam, porotta, paneer kadai, chicken kadai, prawns roast, along with tea, coffee, and fruit salad. Every dish tasted fresh and flavorful, with authentic Kerala-style cooking. The prawns roast and Kalappam were definite highlights.”
Fruit salad Net +1

“We tried Kalappam, porotta, paneer kadai, chicken kadai, prawns roast, along with tea, coffee, and fruit salad. Every dish tasted fresh and flavorful, with authentic Kerala-style cooking.”
Hot and sour soup Net +1

“We tried their hot and sour soup also, no words to say it was so good in taste and the enough quantity also👍 👍 👍 👍”
Kadla curry Net +1

“We tried the Puttu, parota and kadla curry. The taste was authentic and it was superb also the price is mid ranged.”
Kalappam Net +1

“We tried Kalappam, porotta, paneer kadai, chicken kadai, prawns roast, along with tea, coffee, and fruit salad. Every dish tasted fresh and flavorful, with authentic Kerala-style cooking. The prawns roast and Kalappam were definite highlights.”
Kallappoms Net +1

“we ordered their kallappoms with Mutton curry, porotta with Beef dry fry and their kunji kozhi porichathu - everything was superbly cooked and well loaded-”
Kanji Net +1

“The kanji is another highlight. Smooth, warm, and very soothing — the kind of dish that feels light but still filling. Perfect if you want something easy on the stomach but still tasty.”
Kappa kanji Net +1

“The kappa kanji, pathiri, and beef were absolutely tasty and well-prepared.”
Kunji kozhi porichathu Net +1

“we ordered their kallappoms with Mutton curry, porotta with Beef dry fry and their kunji kozhi porichathu - everything was superbly cooked and well loaded-”
Masala dosa Net +1

“One of Dubai's favorite meals. Had Poori Bhaji and Masala Dosa. Best dine-in experience.”
Meal set Net +1

“The meal set was good but the special beef and porotta can be significantly improved.”
Meals with moru curry Net +1

“A must try restaurant in Al Karama, meals with moru curry was outstanding make me an outstanding dining experience.”
Natholi fish Net +1

“Natholi fish is a must try item which I recommend, delicious”
Non-veg fish curry meals Net +1

“I tried the non-veg fish curry meals, and the taste was really good.”
Paneer kadai Net +1

“We tried Kalappam, porotta, paneer kadai, chicken kadai, prawns roast, along with tea, coffee, and fruit salad. Every dish tasted fresh and flavorful, with authentic Kerala-style cooking. The prawns roast and Kalappam were definite highlights.”
Pathiri Net +1

“The kappa kanji, pathiri, and beef were absolutely tasty and well-prepared.”
Prawns roast Net +1

“We tried Kalappam, porotta, paneer kadai, chicken kadai, prawns roast, along with tea, coffee, and fruit salad. Every dish tasted fresh and flavorful, with authentic Kerala-style cooking. The prawns roast and Kalappam were definite highlights.”
Sherry fry Net +1

“Sherry fry was good and tasty”
Veg korma Net +1

“The following day, we ordered via Careem veg korma and beef fry for lunch Same excellent dishes at affordable price.”
Beef roast Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The beef roast, porotta and strong samovar chai is a must try.”
Pothy chicken biriani Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We ordered pothy chicken biriani for kids, otd was tasty but it was not pothi biriani just a normal biriani wrapped in banana leaf with no flavour of pothi biriani”

Drinks 1

Lemonade Net +1

“but because of the heat we ended our meal with their lemonade which fresh lime mint and it was refreshing -”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Appam Net −1

“The Appam also is sometimes burned, ruining their taste.”
Duck roast Net −1

“Yesterday morning (20-03-2026), we had duck roast and fish moly. Unfortunately, the quality of the food was very poor. In particular, the duck roast was extremely disappointing in terms of taste and overall quality. Based on this experience, I would not recommend the duck roast to anyone.”
Nadan chicken curry Net −1

“But some curries like the Nadan Chicken curry has room for improvement, with sometimes the Chicken pieces not being cleaned properly.”
Non veg south indian thali Net −1

“We had non veg south Indian thali, and it was very basic.”
Payasam Net −1

“However, over the last two months, I've noticed that the payasam has become disappointing. It's consistently far too sweet, and the same variety is served every day.”
Special beef Net −1

“The meal set was good but the special beef and porotta can be significantly improved.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Visit earlier. Arrive before peak lunch or dinner if you want more specials available and less pressure on service.

Check portions. Ask about the actual serving size and price before ordering beef roast or curry, as value concerns recur in reviews.

Plan the visit

Practical details

9A Street, Shaikh

Al Karama - Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Dubai

04 396 1962

Mon	6:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Tue	6:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Wed	6:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Thu	6:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Fri	6:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat	6:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun	6:00 AM – 12:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Busy service

Service can slow down during weekend crowds and busy meal periods, especially for larger groups.

Inconsistent portions

Some diners felt portions were small for the price, including a beef roast described as much less than expected.

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The Bottom Line

Aaraamam is a Kerala and South Indian restaurant in Al Karama that works well for straightforward, homestyle meals rather than a polished fine-dining setting. The strongest recurring orders are porotta with beef, Kerala meals, pothi chor and kanji; breakfast is another draw, with poori bhaji, dosa and fresh tea appearing in reviews. The porotta-and-beef combination gets especially specific praise: diners describe flaky porotta with crisp edges and tender, spiced beef.

The unlimited meals plate is also notable, with rice, sambar, fish curry, avial, vegetables, pickles, chutneys, poppadum, pulissery and a sweet dish. Sambar and fish curry are repeatedly mentioned as highlights. Expect a casual atmosphere and generally friendly service, but not perfect consistency.

Weekend crowds can stretch the team, and late visits may mean sold-out specials. Several reviews question portion sizes against prices, particularly for beef dishes. There are also reports of hot dining conditions during rushes, occasional burnt or poorly prepared dishes, and washroom facilities needing improvement.

If you are trying it for the first time, arriving before peak periods and checking availability and portion size should make the visit more predictable.