Aaraamam Restaurant Near Karama Fish Market

Name: Aaraamam Restaurant Near Karama Fish Market
Address: 61-63 14D St - behind Karama Fish Market, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143339927

Al Karama

Restaurant Closed 04 333 9927

Aaraamam is a Kerala and South Indian restaurant in Al Karama, near Karama Fish Market. Regulars return for dishes such as porotta with beef fry, Kerala fish curry meals and evening kanji, in a relaxed, homely setting.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

1,662 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Beef Porotta

The beef fry and porotta combo is one of the restaurant’s most consistently praised orders, with reviews calling the beef well cooked and flavourful.

Fish Meals

The Kerala fish curry meals served at lunch are described as authentic and flavourful, making lunchtime a particularly useful visit.

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What to Eat at Aaraamam Restaurant Near Karama Fish Market

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

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Porotta Net +5

“I'm a frequent customer at Aaramam because of two things exceptional service and great food (The porotta nd beef is a must try).”
Tandoori chicken combo Net +4

“The Tandoori Combo was delicious.”
Appam Net +2

“We had Parotta, Appam, Chicken varutharachathu and Beef Roast. Though parotta, compared to other restaurants, were small, it tasted good. Appam also was soft and beef roast was awesome. Chicken was average.”
Beef fry Net +2

“We tried beef fry and it was top notch, flavourful and well cooked.”
Beef roast Net +2

“Tried the beef roast, appam and porotta. The beef roast was outstanding.”
Kanji Net +2

“One of the best kanji available in Al Karama area for 10 aed. Extremely tasty with omlete, thoran, pickle, chammathi and kaati mooru”
Sadhya Net +2

“Had a great experience, the Sadhya was authentic, fresh, and delicious.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Beef fry and porotta combo Net +1

“We have been visiting the restaurant for many years and the food is awesome especially the beef fry and porotta combo.”
Butter naan Net +1

“We tried the Butter Naan with Chicken Tandoori Combo, Chicken Fry Combo, Tea, and Unniyappam—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The butter naan was soft, the chicken dishes were delicious and perfectly seasoned, and the tea and unniyappam were a great way to finish the meal.”
Butter naan with chicken tandoori combo Net +1

“We tried the Butter Naan with Chicken Tandoori Combo, Chicken Fry Combo, Tea, and Unniyappam—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The butter naan was soft, the chicken dishes were delicious and perfectly seasoned, and the tea and unniyappam were a great way to finish the meal.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“The chicken curry was delicious, with tender chicken pieces and a well-balanced, flavorful gravy.”
Chicken fry combo Net +1

“We tried the Butter Naan with Chicken Tandoori Combo, Chicken Fry Combo, Tea, and Unniyappam—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The butter naan was soft, the chicken dishes were delicious and perfectly seasoned, and the tea and unniyappam were a great way to finish the meal.”
Chicken tandoori Net +1

“Their food is really good, especially their Egg Roast, Porotta, Chicken Tandoori, and Appam. Their chai is really good and is refreshing on a cold day (Also on a hot day it would feel great unless you're willing to have it!!).”
Evening nadan chaya Net +1

“Try the evening Nadan chaya (tea) with snacks.”
Ghee rice Net +1

“The ghee rice was aromatic, fluffy, and perfectly cooked with a rich buttery flavor.”
Kanji set Net +1

“Best food spot in karama. Ambience was very good... Favourite is palappam egg roast and kanji set😘😘😘Especielly Biju Thankachan is a very friendly and good person... Thankyou aaramam team... 🤝🤝🤝”
Kerala fish curry meals Net +1

“My favorite dish is the Kerala Fish Curry Meals served for lunch—it is authentic, flavorful, and one of the best I’ve had.”
Mathi curry Net +1

“We eat puttu and mathi curry it was soooooo good. We liked it.”
Mutton curry Net +1

“Experienced amazing mutton curry along with amazing service of Biju Thangachan . Thank you Biju for making experience even better.”
Mutton stew Net +1

“Our favourites are the beef, mutton stew, and putto with channna. The service is quick, and the food is good.”
Palappam egg roast Net +1

“Best food spot in karama. Ambience was very good... Favourite is palappam egg roast and kanji set😘😘😘Especielly Biju Thankachan is a very friendly and good person... Thankyou aaramam team... 🤝🤝🤝”
Payasam Net +1

“The payasam served along the meals was delicious.”
Porotta beef combo Net +1

“Tried their porotta beef combo and tandoori chicken combo — both were superb! Had a truly satisfying meal after a long time.”
Porotta with beef curry Net +1

“Had breakfast at Aaramam Restaurant and tried the porotta with beef curry. It was pretty good. The food was tasty, the portion size was decent, and the ambience was pleasant.”
Putto with channna Net +1

“Our favourites are the beef, mutton stew, and putto with channna. The service is quick, and the food is good.”
Puttu Net +1

“We eat puttu and mathi curry it was soooooo good. We liked it.”
Seabream green masala Net +1

“The seabream green masala I had yesterday was very delicious, thank you”
Sreamed chicken Net +1

“We always come here for dinner... Weakend special Sreamed chicken...super Taste...Great food and exllent service... Mr Biju Thankachan for his exllent service... Homly dining experience...”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“I had a great time eating delicious food at aaramam restaurant at karama near fish market .The service team to great service and we are very friendly. This atmosphere is very beauty especially parota beef and tea combo . Tandoori chicken awesome thank you aaramam team ❤️❤️”
Unniyappam Net +1

“We tried the Butter Naan with Chicken Tandoori Combo, Chicken Fry Combo, Tea, and Unniyappam—everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The butter naan was soft, the chicken dishes were delicious and perfectly seasoned, and the tea and unniyappam were a great way to finish the meal.”
Egg roast Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Their food is really good, especially their Egg Roast, Porotta, Chicken Tandoori, and Appam. Their chai is really good and is refreshing on a cold day (Also on a hot day it would feel great unless you're willing to have it!!).”
Chicken varutharachathu Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had Parotta, Appam, Chicken varutharachathu and Beef Roast. Though parotta, compared to other restaurants, were small, it tasted good. Appam also was soft and beef roast was awesome. Chicken was average.”

Drinks 2

Tea Net +3

“Aaraamam tea is the best!!!”
Chai Net +1

“Their food is really good, especially their Egg Roast, Porotta, Chicken Tandoori, and Appam. Their chai is really good and is refreshing on a cold day (Also on a hot day it would feel great unless you're willing to have it!!).”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Mutton biriyani Net −1

“The mutton biriyani was not at par. The choice of meat was not appropriate and the rice could have been done better.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Kanji. For a homely evening option, ask for the kanji set after 6pm; it comes with several accompaniments.

Go For Lunch. Choose lunch if you want Kerala fish curry meals or biryani, since one review says meals and biryani were unavailable at dinner.

Plan the visit

Practical details

61-63 14D St - behind Karama Fish Market

Al Karama, Dubai

04 333 9927

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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Dinner Choices

One review says meals and biryani are unavailable at dinner, leaving a narrower evening selection than at lunch.

Mixed Portions

Portion feedback is uneven: one diner found the porottas smaller than at other restaurants, while another felt the quantity was too small for the price.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

10 aed

kanji

“One of the best kanji available in Al Karama area for 10 aed”

Google review · January 2026

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The Bottom Line

Aaraamam is a Kerala and South Indian restaurant in Al Karama, near Karama Fish Market, with a menu that regulars return to for homely, full-flavoured dishes. The clearest starting points are the porotta with beef fry, Kerala fish curry meals at lunch and tandoori combos; appam and egg roast also receive specific praise. Breakfast is a strong use case, with reviewers mentioning porotta and beef curry, puttu with channa, and soft appam.

For an evening meal, kanji is a standout: one review describes a set with omelette, thoran, pickle, chammanthi and kaati mooru, available after 6pm. Tea, coffee, unniyappam and daily snacks make it useful for a lighter visit too. The setting is described as clean and pleasant, with traditional wooden benches and tables creating a Kerala feel.

Families and long-term regulars often mention welcoming service. ” Dinner also has a narrower selection than lunch, so confirm availability if you want meals or biryani.