Calicut Notebook Restaurant

Name: Calicut Notebook Restaurant
Address: Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, Hor Al Anz - Deira Abu Baker Al Siddique St - next to United Hypermarket, Hor Al Anz, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142653336

Hor Al Anz

Indian restaurant Open now 04 265 3336

Calicut Notebook Restaurant is a Kerala-focused Indian restaurant in Hor Al Anz, with a broader fusion menu. Reviews make it especially worth considering for Malabar-style biryani, Kerala fish dishes and traditional meals such as banana-leaf sadhya.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

2,151 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Kerala flavours

Reviews repeatedly highlight authentic Malabar and Kerala cooking, especially biryani, fish meals and parotta-based dishes.

Biryani

Chicken and Kerala biryanis are standout orders, with one reviewer comparing the flavour to Thalassery biryani.

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What to Eat at Calicut Notebook Restaurant

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

Food 4

Chiken biriyani Net +3

“I really loved it .. princes little High but that's ok for the quality and taste. I took photo at last because I really enjoyed the food I tried chiken biriyani here.. cost around 15-16 AED Quantity ok for 1 adult”
Achayans chicken curry Net +2

“Their special Achayans Chicken curry is top notch and Seabass Kanthari grill was flavourful which buttery soft”
Porotta Net +2

“We had porota,chicken nadan curry and payroll chicken.food was tasty.prices are little higher side.paid parking available and hard to get parking in this area.service is good.”
Seabass kanthari grill Net +2

“Extremely tasty food. The waiter gave us great recommendations. Their special Achayans Chicken curry and Seabass Kanthari grill was one of the best I have had.”

Honorable mentions (30)

Beef dry Net +1

“Tried the beef dry, wheat parotta,chicken curry! Fantastic taste!”
Beef ullarthiyathu Net +1

“Ordered the porotta, beef ullarthiyathu and the mutton biriyani. Fresh, tasty and always on point”
Butter chicken Net +1

“Our favorite dishes over there are Chicken Dum Biriyani, Seshwan Fried Rice (both vegetarian & non-veg), butter chicken, Kadai Panee, Paneer Butter Masala, Fish varutharachathu, Fish Fries, Chicken Chettinad….”
Butter paneer Net +1

“Butter paneer was exceptional.”
Chapatis Net +1

“Visited the restaurant twice while our stay in Deira Dubai during November 2024. The taste of the food served is awesome. We had a feeling of home-food satisfaction when we got to eat Chapatis. The Ghee rice is a must try.”
Chicken chettinad Net +1

“Our favorite dishes over there are Chicken Dum Biriyani, Seshwan Fried Rice (both vegetarian & non-veg), butter chicken, Kadai Panee, Paneer Butter Masala, Fish varutharachathu, Fish Fries, Chicken Chettinad….”
Chicken curry Net +1

“Tried the beef dry, wheat parotta,chicken curry! Fantastic taste!”
Chicken dum biriyani Net +1

“Our favorite dishes over there are Chicken Dum Biriyani, Seshwan Fried Rice (both vegetarian & non-veg), butter chicken, Kadai Panee, Paneer Butter Masala, Fish varutharachathu, Fish Fries, Chicken Chettinad….”
Chicken nadan curry Net +1

“We had porota,chicken nadan curry and payroll chicken.food was tasty.prices are little higher side.paid parking available and hard to get parking in this area.service is good.”
Fish fries Net +1

“Our favorite dishes over there are Chicken Dum Biriyani, Seshwan Fried Rice (both vegetarian & non-veg), butter chicken, Kadai Panee, Paneer Butter Masala, Fish varutharachathu, Fish Fries, Chicken Chettinad….”
Fish varutharachathu Net +1

“Our favorite dishes over there are Chicken Dum Biriyani, Seshwan Fried Rice (both vegetarian & non-veg), butter chicken, Kadai Panee, Paneer Butter Masala, Fish varutharachathu, Fish Fries, Chicken Chettinad….”
Ghee rice Net +1

“Visited the restaurant twice while our stay in Deira Dubai during November 2024. The taste of the food served is awesome. We had a feeling of home-food satisfaction when we got to eat Chapatis. The Ghee rice is a must try.”
Kadai panee Net +1

“Our favorite dishes over there are Chicken Dum Biriyani, Seshwan Fried Rice (both vegetarian & non-veg), butter chicken, Kadai Panee, Paneer Butter Masala, Fish varutharachathu, Fish Fries, Chicken Chettinad….”
Malbari curry Net +1

“The malbari curry was decent.”
Malbari paratha Net +1

“Malbari paratha was very good.”
Matthi fry Net +1

“Kerala Malabar style food is really different.. And I wanna say they really reach that point of success.. Semma food... Especially that matthi fry 😋😋😋👌👌”
Mutton biriyani Net +1

“Ordered the porotta, beef ullarthiyathu and the mutton biriyani. Fresh, tasty and always on point”
Mutton soup Net +1

“Tasty food, palappom is nice. Mutton soup is really traditional taste”
Palappom Net +1

“Tasty food, palappom is nice. Mutton soup is really traditional taste”
Panadas chicken Net +1

“Panadas Chicken !!!! Juicy, flavoree,, mouth watering dish.tried it for the first time.”
Paneer butter masala Net +1

“Our favorite dishes over there are Chicken Dum Biriyani, Seshwan Fried Rice (both vegetarian & non-veg), butter chicken, Kadai Panee, Paneer Butter Masala, Fish varutharachathu, Fish Fries, Chicken Chettinad….”
Payroll chicken Net +1

“We had porota,chicken nadan curry and payroll chicken.food was tasty.prices are little higher side.paid parking available and hard to get parking in this area.service is good.”
Pazhassi salad Net +1

“Earlier they had pazhassi salad, it was amazing”
Sadhya on banana leaf Net +1

“On special occasions (ONAM), (VISHU), we get Sadhya on Banana Leaf. The tastes of the meals are delicious and authentic.”
Sardine fry Net +1

“The sides like sardine fry was absolutely tasty and fresh.”
Seabream mango 🥭 fish curry Net +1

“It was a good restaurant, but today very much disappointed, the soup I had was not good, pathiri also bad, I think it is not fresh. Seabream Mango 🥭 Fish Curry was Okey,”
Seshwan fried rice (both vegetarian & non-veg) Net +1

“Our favorite dishes over there are Chicken Dum Biriyani, Seshwan Fried Rice (both vegetarian & non-veg), butter chicken, Kadai Panee, Paneer Butter Masala, Fish varutharachathu, Fish Fries, Chicken Chettinad….”
Wheat parotta Net +1

“Tried the beef dry, wheat parotta,chicken curry! Fantastic taste!”
Fish tawa Net 0

Mixed feedback

“I always love the Fish tawa from Calicut notebook.”
Pathiri Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Pathiri is one of my favourite dish. Because its vey thin and it just like home made.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Aayala fry Net −1

“Ordered through smilies app the aayala fry Fish is dry without masala and oil and coconut slices Worst quality very old fish I have not expected from this restaurant”
Beef varattiyath Net −1

“Beef varattiyath was a bit sweet and too much masala with less beef.”
Chicken masala Net −1

“We ordered the mango fish curry and it was really flavorful. The chicken masala we ordered was not up to the mark but fish curry stole the show for me.”
Prawns tawa fry Net −1

“We ordered prawns Tawa fry, we got only 5 prawns with the complete shell, it was hard to eat to be honest and with shell removed after so much effort, it’s only a few flesh. The price of it was 45 aed! It wasn’t even 10 aed worth.”
Mango fish curry Net −2

“Mango fish curry was basically a mango curry with the fish added later, I think they make mango curry in bulk and then add the boiled fish to it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order lunch. For a classic visit, consider the meals at lunch; one reviewer specifically says this is the thing to order then.

Avoid rush. Visit outside peak periods if timing matters, since busy service has led to waits and delayed orders.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, Hor Al Anz - Deira Abu Baker Al Siddique St - next to United Hypermarket

Hor Al Anz - Deira, Dubai

04 265 3336

Mon	7:30 AM – 12:45 AM
Tue	7:30 AM – 12:45 AM
Wed	7:30 AM – 12:45 AM
Thu	7:30 AM – 12:45 AM
Fri	7:30 AM – 12:45 AM
Sat	7:30 AM – 12:45 AM
Sun	7:30 AM – 12:45 AM

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Common Concerns

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Food safety

One recent diner reported finding a cockroach in biryani and questioned the immediate response from staff.

Fish quality

Multiple delivery reviews describe fish as dry, hard, old-smelling or not fresh.

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The Bottom Line

Calicut Notebook Restaurant is a Kerala-focused Indian restaurant in Hor Al Anz, known in reviews for Malabar flavours and a menu that reaches beyond the usual curry-house basics. You can come for chicken dum biryani, Kerala meals, beef dry with wheat parotta, or fish dishes such as fish varutharachathu. Several diners describe the biryani as among their best in the UAE, with a Thalassery-style character.

The restaurant suits family meals and visitors looking for a nostalgic Kerala experience. Reviews mention ample seating, a cosy or stylish atmosphere, mild music and friendly, attentive service. Seasonal occasions add interest: sadhya has been served on a banana leaf for Onam and Vishu, while one Easter review reported a special sadhya.

There are practical caveats. The dining room can be crowded, and orders may slow during busy periods; popular biryanis have also sold out before peak hours. Prices are not universally seen as good value, particularly for some seafood and basic meals.

More seriously, recent reviews report dry or stale-smelling fish, and one diner reported finding a cockroach in biryani. Check availability and pricing before ordering, mention any pepper preference, and consider visiting outside the rush.