Authentic Tamil
Pongal, podi oothapam and Ambur chicken biryani have reminded customers of Chennai and authentic Tamil food.
Appam Corner Restaurant - DIC
Dubai South
Appam Corner Restaurant is a South Indian restaurant in Dubai South, with a small takeaway-style setting and a menu that leans into Tamil and Kerala flavours. Reviews particularly point to its appam, Tamil-style biryani and traditional breakfasts.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
208 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Appam Quality
Customers specifically praise the appams as soft and crispy, with fish curries also receiving a strong mention.
Biryani Favourite
The biryani is a recurring highlight, including a hot, nostalgic Tamil Nadu-style biryani order.
Friendly Team
One review describes the restaurant employees as friendly and supportive, while another praises the service attitude as warm and professional.
Food Choice
A customer reported that both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food were top class, giving the menu broader appeal.
What to Eat at Appam Corner Restaurant - DIC How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Appam Corner Restaurant - DIC, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Appam Corner Restaurant - DIC, 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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Appam Net +2
“A great place to enjoy authentic South Indian–style appam and other delicious dishes.”
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Review excerpts
“A great place to enjoy authentic South Indian–style appam and other delicious dishes.”November 2025
“The soft and crispy appams and the sides... Fish curries were really good”August 2025
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Biryani Net +2
“Biryani is awesome AND must try !!”
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“Biryani is awesome AND must try !!”February 2024
“I recently dined at Appam Corner Restaurant Branch, and their biryani and kesari sweets were amazing. The biryani was full of flavor, and the kesari sweets were the perfect ending to the meal. Great service too! Highly recommend!”September 2023
Honorable mentions (12)
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Amboor chicken pothi biriyani Net +1
“I have ordered Amboor chicken pothi biriyani and they delivered normal biriyani.”
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“I have ordered Amboor chicken pothi biriyani and they delivered normal biriyani.”July 2024
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Ambur chkn biriyani Net +1
“Then after a long gap of two yrs again came here and had podi oothapam once and then ambur chkn biriyani. It reminded me of Chennai all over again. Although the food are a bit pricey than other places nearby, if u want to try the authentic Tamil food u can definitely go for it!!”
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“Then after a long gap of two yrs again came here and had podi oothapam once and then ambur chkn biriyani. It reminded me of Chennai all over again. Although the food are a bit pricey than other places nearby, if u want to try the authentic Tamil food u can definitely go for it!!”May 2026
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Beef curry Net +1
“One day I ordered poratta and beef curry ,this one too much good thank you Ravi Sankar sir God bless you....”
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“One day I ordered poratta and beef curry ,this one too much good thank you Ravi Sankar sir God bless you....”April 2026
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Coconut milk Net +1
“I ordered from appam corner and it was yummy, so I told my friend (she's from russia) to try this so I got her appam, and coconut milk, and she loved it.”
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“I ordered from appam corner and it was yummy, so I told my friend (she's from russia) to try this so I got her appam, and coconut milk, and she loved it.”February 2025
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Kesari sweets Net +1
“I recently dined at Appam Corner Restaurant Branch, and their biryani and kesari sweets were amazing. The biryani was full of flavor, and the kesari sweets were the perfect ending to the meal. Great service too! Highly recommend!”
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Review excerpts
“I recently dined at Appam Corner Restaurant Branch, and their biryani and kesari sweets were amazing. The biryani was full of flavor, and the kesari sweets were the perfect ending to the meal. Great service too! Highly recommend!”September 2023
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King fish tawa fry Net +1
“Amazing experience 😄 authentic food at the most reasonable prices. especially king fish Tawa fry fresh and very tasty 😋 😋 😋 😋”
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“Amazing experience 😄 authentic food at the most reasonable prices. especially king fish Tawa fry fresh and very tasty 😋 😋 😋 😋”July 2023
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Mutton sukka Net +1
“Amazing Ambiance and Excellent Service must try mutton sukka it's traditional south indian food good taste 👌👌👌”
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“Amazing Ambiance and Excellent Service must try mutton sukka it's traditional south indian food good taste 👌👌👌”July 2023
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Podi oothapam Net +1
“Then after a long gap of two yrs again came here and had podi oothapam once and then ambur chkn biriyani. It reminded me of Chennai all over again.”
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“Then after a long gap of two yrs again came here and had podi oothapam once and then ambur chkn biriyani. It reminded me of Chennai all over again.”May 2026
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Pongal Net +1
“I have heard this thru one of my colleague and decided to order pongal ( one of my fav breakfasts ) and it didn't disappoint. Although I had a slightly difficult experience with the delivery, the taste of the food made up for it.”
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Review excerpts
“I have heard this thru one of my colleague and decided to order pongal ( one of my fav breakfasts ) and it didn't disappoint. Although I had a slightly difficult experience with the delivery, the taste of the food made up for it.”May 2026
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Poratta Net +1
“One day I ordered poratta and beef curry ,this one too much good thank you Ravi Sankar sir God bless you....”
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“One day I ordered poratta and beef curry ,this one too much good thank you Ravi Sankar sir God bless you....”April 2026
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Thalapakkatu biriyani Net +1
“Signature dish is Thalapakkatu biriyani and meals.”
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Review excerpts
“Signature dish is Thalapakkatu biriyani and meals.”August 2024
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Chicken biryani Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Had chicken biryani from there. It was just fine. Could do better with the food and service. Maybe they could make it better next time.”
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What to Avoid (10)
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Chicken fried rice Net −1
“I order yesterday from Careem I order chicken fried rice and chicken kottu parota maybe chef forgot to put chicken they have only eggs 👎🏽”
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Critical review excerpts
“I order yesterday from Careem I order chicken fried rice and chicken kottu parota maybe chef forgot to put chicken they have only eggs 👎🏽”June 2024
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Chicken kottu parota Net −1
“I order yesterday from Careem I order chicken fried rice and chicken kottu parota maybe chef forgot to put chicken they have only eggs 👎🏽”
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Critical review excerpts
“I order yesterday from Careem I order chicken fried rice and chicken kottu parota maybe chef forgot to put chicken they have only eggs 👎🏽”June 2024
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Chicken tikka masala Net −1
“I ordered Chicken Tikka masala and 1 garlic naan the taste is not good at all. naan is to small and took to long to delivered.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Chicken Tikka masala and 1 garlic naan the taste is not good at all. naan is to small and took to long to delivered.”February 2026
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Garlic naan Net −1
“I ordered Chicken Tikka masala and 1 garlic naan the taste is not good at all. naan is to small and took to long to delivered.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Chicken Tikka masala and 1 garlic naan the taste is not good at all. naan is to small and took to long to delivered.”February 2026
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Hyderabadi dum biryani Net −1
“ordered Hyderabadi dum biryani which I had worst.”
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Critical review excerpts
“ordered Hyderabadi dum biryani which I had worst.”February 2024
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Kadala kari Net −1
“Worst food experience. Appam no tasty , vada is not fresh , kadala Kari no salt not cooked well. Not recommended to buy”
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“Worst food experience. Appam no tasty , vada is not fresh , kadala Kari no salt not cooked well. Not recommended to buy”May 2024
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Mutton biryani Net −1
“I had mutton biryani from the appam corner dic but I got chicken biryani. I also share the review with the casher he surely said that it's mutton biryani. I am 35 years old still now I didn't get this much small bone of mutton in my life and and the chicken texture mutton also”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had mutton biryani from the appam corner dic but I got chicken biryani. I also share the review with the casher he surely said that it's mutton biryani. I am 35 years old still now I didn't get this much small bone of mutton in my life and and the chicken texture mutton also”November 2023
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Rice fish set Net −1
“Last time i try rice fish set it’s okay .but my expectation can’t fulfill them ,so spicy 🥵”
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Critical review excerpts
“Last time i try rice fish set it’s okay .but my expectation can’t fulfill them ,so spicy 🥵”July 2024
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Set of idli Net −1
“I ordered a set of idli this morning. I was told that I would get it at 7.40 am and they promised to deliver it but till now it is 8.15 am and they have not delivered the food.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a set of idli this morning. I was told that I would get it at 7.40 am and they promised to deliver it but till now it is 8.15 am and they have not delivered the food.”December 2025
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Vada Net −1
“Worst food experience. Appam no tasty , vada is not fresh , kadala Kari no salt not cooked well. Not recommended to buy”
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Critical review excerpts
“Worst food experience. Appam no tasty , vada is not fresh , kadala Kari no salt not cooked well. Not recommended to buy”May 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Prices. Ask the price before ordering; one customer warned that the menu was not affordable at all.
Allow Time. Build in a generous delivery buffer: a promised 45 minutes was reported to become 90 minutes.
Visit Off-Peak. The small shop can develop a lunchtime queue, so avoid the afternoon rush if you want to eat in.
Confirm Orders. Double-check the dish at ordering and delivery, as one customer received normal biryani instead of Ambur chicken pothi biryani.
Check Access. If visiting with women or family, confirm access first because the branch is inside labour accommodation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
V324+R6J
Saih Shuaib 2, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Delivery
Delivery complaints are repeated, including promised 45-minute windows stretching to 90 minutes or even two hours.
High Prices
Several customers consider the menu expensive compared with nearby restaurants, with one breakfast item priced at AED 11.50.
Limited Space
The DIC branch is repeatedly described as cramped, with queues at busy lunchtime and no washroom facility reported.
Order Errors
Customers have received the wrong biryani and a chicken kottu parotta containing only eggs instead of chicken.
Access Limits
One review says the restaurant is inside labour accommodation where women were not allowed to visit or dine.
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The Bottom Line
Appam Corner Restaurant is a South Indian spot in Dubai South where customers come for appam, Tamil-style breakfasts and biryani. Pongal, podi oothapam and Ambur chicken biryani have drawn praise for bringing back Chennai flavours, while the soft, crispy appams and fish curries are another specific highlight. The branch is small and mainly suited to takeaway, rather than a relaxed family meal.
Afternoon queues are reported, and several customers mention limited seating and no washroom. One review also says the restaurant is inside labour accommodation where ladies were not allowed, so family access is worth checking before you go. Getting into the compound by car has also been described as a hassle.
Food feedback is mixed: alongside enthusiastic comments on appam, biryani, king fish tawa fry and mutton sukka, some customers found individual dishes disappointing. 50 versus AED 7–8 elsewhere. Delivery is the biggest practical caution.
Orders promised in 45 minutes have reportedly taken 90 minutes or two hours, with poor updates and occasional order mix-ups. For delivery, confirm the items and allow plenty of extra time.