Generous portions
A single biryani often feeds two people, with one reviewer saying a meal for five plus Chicken 65 fed eight.
Bhai Kadai Biryani
Al Karama
Bhai Kadai Biryani in Al Karama is a compact Tamil Nadu-style biryani restaurant known for generous portions and takeaway-friendly meals. Mutton biryani, chicken biryani and sides such as brinjal curry, raita and gulab jamun are the main draw, though recent reviews point to uneven quality.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
1,454 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tender mutton
Several reviews describe the mutton as soft and well cooked; one detailed account says it was tender while retaining a rich texture.
Complete sides
Biryani commonly comes with raita, brinjal curry, a boiled egg and gulab jamun, making the meal feel substantial.
Affordable meals
A chicken biryani reported at under 20 AED was enough for two people, while another meal-for-two pack was reported at AED 41.
Friendly staff
Some diners found the team warm and welcoming, describing staff as friendly and treating customers like family.
Tasty Chicken 65
Chicken 65 is repeatedly mentioned as a strong side, including by a diner who found it especially tasty alongside the biryani.
What to Eat at Bhai Kadai Biryani 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 Bhai Kadai Biryani, 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.
These items at Bhai Kadai Biryani got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Chicken 65 Net +5
“Good quantity. Chicken 65 is tasty.”
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“Good quantity. Chicken 65 is tasty.”January 2026
“Loved the Mutton Biryani & Chicken 65 the most popular dishes, but recommend to have it fresh and dine in than taking parcel as the flavor supposedly dies out when you have it the next day.”May 2019
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Chicken biryani Net +5
“today i went to this restaurant with my friend we ordered a chicken biryani which was under 20aed. the taste was so amazing..rices were so spicy nd their chicken was juicy nd fresh they also gave us plenty amount of curd nd cury…the quantity was also good nd was sufficient for two people”
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“today i went to this restaurant with my friend we ordered a chicken biryani which was under 20aed. the taste was so amazing..rices were so spicy nd their chicken was juicy nd fresh they also gave us plenty amount of curd nd cury…the quantity was also good nd was sufficient for two people”December 2024
“Ordered for a single chicken biryani. But this quantity may suitable for 2 persons. Chicken is well cooked. Dining area is so small, only four tables available. It looks like the biryani is not cooked here but bringing from some other branch. Even though the biryani is hot, based on the taste I felt that it cooked too earlier.”June 2021
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Gulab jamun Net +2
“Their gulab jamun is also delicious”
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Review excerpts
“Their gulab jamun is also delicious”December 2023
“We bought (parcel) chicken biryani and everything even the side curry and gulab jamun was satisfying.”February 2021
Honorable mentions (8)
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Ambur biriyani Net +1
“I recommend Biriyani lovers to try this Ambur biriyani also tastes similar.”
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Review excerpts
“I recommend Biriyani lovers to try this Ambur biriyani also tastes similar.”June 2022
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Chicken 65 biryani's Net +1
“So I called their abushagra branch and ordered 2 chicken 65 Biryani's. Needless to say , the biryani was delicious with a variety taste than the ones we usually have, but a bit spicy.”
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Review excerpts
“So I called their abushagra branch and ordered 2 chicken 65 Biryani's. Needless to say , the biryani was delicious with a variety taste than the ones we usually have, but a bit spicy.”November 2021
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Chicken fry Net +1
“Chicken fry was good”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken fry was good”December 2022
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Chicken lollypop Net +1
“Chicken lollypop , this was amazing & i really liked it , the taste of these lollipops are yummy bcoz all the spices were mixed in it very well, chicken was completely tender , soft & juicy.”
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“Chicken lollypop , this was amazing & i really liked it , the taste of these lollipops are yummy bcoz all the spices were mixed in it very well, chicken was completely tender , soft & juicy.”November 2020
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Egg biriyani Net +1
“This was good and tasty biriyani I ordered egg biriyani it’s so good and very tasty 🤤”
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“This was good and tasty biriyani I ordered egg biriyani it’s so good and very tasty 🤤”September 2025
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Meal combo for 2 Net +1
“We opted for meal combo for 2 and it was more than enough for 2 people.”
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Review excerpts
“We opted for meal combo for 2 and it was more than enough for 2 people.”February 2020
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Mutton dum biryani Net +1
“Mutton dum biryani which was really yummy & amazing in taste & the mutton was completely tenderized and the quantity was enough for 2.”
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Review excerpts
“Mutton dum biryani which was really yummy & amazing in taste & the mutton was completely tenderized and the quantity was enough for 2.”November 2020
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Tamil nadu biryani Net +1
“Awesome Tamil nadu Biryani. Rice is cooked well and very well marinated with chicken.”
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Review excerpts
“Awesome Tamil nadu Biryani. Rice is cooked well and very well marinated with chicken.”October 2019
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Organic tea Net +1
“The organic tea is a unique concept of providing spiced tea in cups recycled from sugarcane molasses, and is a good cup of chai at dhs 2.”
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Review excerpts
“The organic tea is a unique concept of providing spiced tea in cups recycled from sugarcane molasses, and is a good cup of chai at dhs 2.”August 2018
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Bucket briyani Net −1
“I had bucket briyani in many hotel and this is the worst.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had bucket briyani in many hotel and this is the worst.”February 2021
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Chennai biryani Net −1
“I’ve been coming to this restaurant for the past 3–4 years because it used to serve one of the best Chennai biryani. Unfortunately, ever since the management changed, the quality has gone downhill.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I’ve been coming to this restaurant for the past 3–4 years because it used to serve one of the best Chennai biryani. Unfortunately, ever since the management changed, the quality has gone downhill.”July 2026
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Chicken briyani Net −1
“I have ordered 1 chicken briyani and 4 lollypop as a combo offer but when I received the food i was surprised to see the lollypop because I don't know whether it's chicken lollipop it's very low quality and cheap and briyani is not one full briyani it's half briyani.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I have ordered 1 chicken briyani and 4 lollypop as a combo offer but when I received the food i was surprised to see the lollypop because I don't know whether it's chicken lollipop it's very low quality and cheap and briyani is not one full briyani it's half briyani.”November 2022
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Lollypop Net −1
“I have ordered 1 chicken briyani and 4 lollypop as a combo offer but when I received the food i was surprised to see the lollypop because I don't know whether it's chicken lollipop it's very low quality and cheap and briyani is not one full briyani it's half briyani.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I have ordered 1 chicken briyani and 4 lollypop as a combo offer but when I received the food i was surprised to see the lollypop because I don't know whether it's chicken lollipop it's very low quality and cheap and briyani is not one full briyani it's half briyani.”November 2022
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Plain chicken bucket briyani Net −1
“We have ordered a plain chicken bucket briyani for 5 people. First impression was good but later felt more like a Tomato rice with no flavour or aroma of a biryani.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We have ordered a plain chicken bucket briyani for 5 people. First impression was good but later felt more like a Tomato rice with no flavour or aroma of a biryani.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Order takeaway. Choose delivery or takeaway if seating matters: the restaurant has only a few tables and several reviewers recommend eating at home.
Expect heat. If you prefer mild food, keep the regular spice level in mind: reviews describe the biryani as noticeably spicy.
Avoid peak times. Plan outside busy periods if possible; reviewers report holiday crowding and a 30-minute wait for seats, plus much longer collection delays on one occasion.
Check packaging. For delivery, inspect the packing when it arrives: one customer specifically objected to the use of a normal grocery bag.
Plan the visit
Practical details
16 6A St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Quality swings
Reviews range from excellent biryani to tasteless, tomato-rice-like or poorly cooked batches, so consistency is a real concern.
Cramped seating
The dining room is very small, with reviewers reporting roughly four or five tables and limited space for families.
Long waits
Service has sometimes been slow, including a reported wait of about 75 minutes to receive biryani during a busy afternoon.
Spicy rice
The biryani is often described as spicy, and one review says there was no option to adjust the heat.
Packing complaints
One takeaway customer disliked the use of a normal grocery bag, while another reported an extra 0.50 fils charge.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
under 20aed
chicken biryani
“today i went to this restaurant with my friend we ordered a chicken biryani which was under 20aed”Google review · December 2024
Aed 41
meal for two pack
“One of the best biryani I have had in the recent times and super reasonably priced just at Aed 41 for meal for two pack for a take away”Google review · March 2019
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The Bottom Line
Bhai Kadai Biryani is a small Al Karama restaurant focused on Tamil Nadu-style biryani, with takeaway appearing to be as important as dining in. The main choices are chicken biryani and mutton biryani; portions are unusually generous, and several diners say one serving can feed two people. Mutton gets the strongest praise for tender, well-cooked pieces and rich flavour.
The biryani is typically accompanied by onion raita, brinjal curry, a boiled egg and gulab jamun. Chicken 65 is another well-liked order. A chicken biryani was reported at under 20 AED and described as sufficient for two, while a meal-for-two mutton pack was reported at AED 41, though these are customer-reported historic prices rather than a current menu.
There are trade-offs. The dining room has roughly four or five tables, so it can feel very cramped and is a poor fit for large family gatherings. Holiday waits have reached 30 minutes for seating, and one customer waited about 75 minutes for collection.
Spice levels are generally noticeable, and food quality has varied sharply across reviews, including complaints about half-cooked rice, bland batches and spoiled-tasting gravy. For a first visit, takeaway or delivery and a shared mutton biryani are the safer starting points.