Appam varieties
Appam is the standout, with several versions and a spicy option for diners who enjoy heat.
Appam Corner Restaurant - DSO
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Appam Corner Restaurant is a South Indian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, known for appam in several varieties, including a notably spicy version. Reviews also point to its breakfast combos, banana-leaf meals and dishes such as mutton nalli, making it a place to explore beyond the signature hoppers.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
697 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong meals
A banana-leaf lunch review praised the sambar, mutton dishes, hot chapatis, karakozhambu and ponni rice.
Breakfast portions
Breakfast portions can be generous: one early visit found the vada and poori huge, hot and satisfying.
Free parking
Parking is reported as free inside the building, which is useful given the industrial-area setting.
Generous serving
One reviewer was told a meal served one person but found it sufficient for two.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try appam. Start with appam, especially if you like spice; the restaurant is known for multiple varieties.
Go early. For breakfast, an early visit worked well, with hot vada and poori served at 7am.
Use maps. The restaurant is tucked inside the area, so use maps if it is your first visit.
Allow time. Build in extra time during busy or understaffed periods; a recent visit had long waits with one person serving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Inside Of Warehouse - Light Industrial Unit - 3
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service can be seriously stretched; one recent visit had one person handling the cashier, orders and serving.
Uneven food
Recent reviews report weaker biryani and fish, including undercooked mutton and a burnt fish fry.
Strong fragrance
The jasmine-like air freshener was described as headache-inducing, a potential issue for sensitive diners.
Sadya shortages
A Vishu sadya booking still resulted in half the food being served after items ran out.
Quality concerns
One customer reported finding an unusual object in their coffee, raising a specific hygiene concern.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 20
veg
“At AED 20 for the veg and AED 25 for the mutton, it was quite reasonably priced”Google review · October 2025
AED 25
mutton
“At AED 20 for the veg and AED 25 for the mutton, it was quite reasonably priced”Google review · October 2025
AED 17
veg noodles
“A simple veg noodles cost AED 17, and the taste was just average — not worth the money at all”Google review · November 2025
17DHS
mini meals
“i am paying 17DHS for the mini meals”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Appam Corner Restaurant is a South Indian spot in Dubai Silicon Oasis where appam is the clearest reason to visit. Reviews mention several varieties, including a spicy version, alongside egg and masala appam, appam with stew and chicken curry, and breakfast dishes such as vada and poori. Filter coffee also gets a recurring nod.
The menu is broader than the signature hoppers. A well-received banana-leaf lunch included sambar, mutton dishes, hot chapatis, karakozhambu, ponni rice, vada and payasam. Mutton nalli, tandoori, naan and Kerala meals are other named options, although biryani reviews are notably inconsistent.
Some diners found portions generous, including one meal described as enough for two. The restaurant sits inside a warehouse or industrial-area compound, which can feel calm and offers free parking inside the building, but first-timers may need maps and may have to give their name and phone number at the checkpost. Service is the main uncertainty: some reviewers describe friendly, quick visits, while others report slow follow-ups, delayed water and understaffing.
Prices can be reasonable for selected meals, but some customers find the overall menu expensive for the quality. It is worth ordering selectively and checking availability before placing a delivery order, particularly for biryani or festival meals.