Generous portions
Several reviews describe filling portions, including a bowl overflowing with lamb and rice.
Chennai Kadai Biryani
Al Karama
Chennai Kadai Biryani is an Indian restaurant in Al Karama centred on Chennai-style biryani, with chicken and mutton options available in individual and larger packs. Reviews also give the Chicken 65 a strong showing, while the restaurant’s value and generous portions make it worth considering when ordering for a group.
Reputation Score
3.1
★★★☆☆
293 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tender meat
Mutton and chicken are praised in some reviews for being soft, tender and well cooked.
Chicken 65
Chicken 65 is a standout for some customers, with one review praising its crisp exterior and juicy centre.
Combo sides
Biryani platters have been reported to include brinjal curry, raita, a drink and a sweet.
What to Eat at Chennai 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 Chennai 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chennai Kadai Biryani, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Chicken 65 Net +4
“Simply loved the crispy crunchy Chicken 65. Full of flavor. Love at first bite.”
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Review excerpts
“Simply loved the crispy crunchy Chicken 65. Full of flavor. Love at first bite.”October 2019
“I have also tried chicken 65 which was one of the yummiest I had in recent days.”January 2021
Honorable mentions (13)
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Biriyani Net +1
“Biriyani was so tasty and yummy. Chicken cooked very well and so soft.”
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Review excerpts
“Biriyani was so tasty and yummy. Chicken cooked very well and so soft.”November 2019
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Bread pudding Net +1
“The desert was Bread Pudding and it was a good change from the usual ones.”
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Review excerpts
“The desert was Bread Pudding and it was a good change from the usual ones.”October 2019
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Chili paneer Net +1
“We ordered Biryani, Gobi 65 and Chili Paneer. The food was good but was a bit spicy.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Biryani, Gobi 65 and Chili Paneer. The food was good but was a bit spicy.”October 2020
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Chilli gobi Net +1
“This new place is serves chicken, mutton and veg biryani. The biryanis are flavorful and portion is good. taste and pirce wjse its good value for money. each biryani come with a brinjal chutni, raita and a sweet dish. my favorite was their their chilli gobi. freshly made crispy and flavorful.”
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Review excerpts
“This new place is serves chicken, mutton and veg biryani. The biryanis are flavorful and portion is good. taste and pirce wjse its good value for money. each biryani come with a brinjal chutni, raita and a sweet dish. my favorite was their their chilli gobi. freshly made crispy and flavorful.”October 2019
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Double pack briyani Net +1
“When I ordered double pack briyani by noon app. I have received good quality briyani from this restaurant.”
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Review excerpts
“When I ordered double pack briyani by noon app. I have received good quality briyani from this restaurant.”September 2022
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Gobi 65 Net +1
“We ordered Biryani, Gobi 65 and Chili Paneer. The food was good but was a bit spicy.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Biryani, Gobi 65 and Chili Paneer. The food was good but was a bit spicy.”October 2020
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Gulab jamun Net +1
“The accompanying brinjal and gulab jamun were yummy too.”
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Review excerpts
“The accompanying brinjal and gulab jamun were yummy too.”October 2019
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Methi chicken Net +1
“Awesome Methi Chicken! So testy. Just order the food today And the yammy taste forced 😂 me write the review.”
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“Awesome Methi Chicken! So testy. Just order the food today And the yammy taste forced 😂 me write the review.”June 2022
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Mutton in briyani Net +1
“It used to be good Briyani but today no Salt. Masala taste was not that great. Chicken 65 and mutton in Briyani cooked well and tasty”
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“It used to be good Briyani but today no Salt. Masala taste was not that great. Chicken 65 and mutton in Briyani cooked well and tasty”March 2021
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Prawn biryani Net +1
“I order prawn biryani and avocado juice at 12:08pm for my lunch and I received the food 2:00pm I don't think it will take 2 hours to reach satwa from karama..avocado juice are warm.. biryani is nice but the delivery timing is very bad.”
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Review excerpts
“I order prawn biryani and avocado juice at 12:08pm for my lunch and I received the food 2:00pm I don't think it will take 2 hours to reach satwa from karama..avocado juice are warm.. biryani is nice but the delivery timing is very bad.”July 2022
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Veg biryani Net +1
“The have Chicken, mutton and veg biryani, could be ordered for a single person or to a multitude.”
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Review excerpts
“The have Chicken, mutton and veg biryani, could be ordered for a single person or to a multitude.”November 2019
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Gulub jamun Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Briyani was quite average with their brinjal gravy, Gulub jamun and raita. But it was not worth for AED 17 Per head.”
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Raita Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Briyani was quite average with their brinjal gravy, Gulub jamun and raita. But it was not worth for AED 17 Per head.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (12)
Food 11
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Biryani bucket Net −1
“Ordered through Zomato for 1 pax biryani bucket. Combo beverage was supposed to be Pepsi but got Sprite. Worst case was raitha and Biryani are hairy(I'll attach photograph if I have option to attach).”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered through Zomato for 1 pax biryani bucket. Combo beverage was supposed to be Pepsi but got Sprite. Worst case was raitha and Biryani are hairy(I'll attach photograph if I have option to attach).”February 2021
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Bread halwa Net −1
“Disappointed, rice was over cooked and soggy not the typical Chennai taste. Chicken 65 was quite tough to bite and the free bread halwa given had a bad oil smell”
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Critical review excerpts
“Disappointed, rice was over cooked and soggy not the typical Chennai taste. Chicken 65 was quite tough to bite and the free bread halwa given had a bad oil smell”November 2019
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Chicken fry Net −1
“Very worst biryani and chicken fry don’t try this place”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very worst biryani and chicken fry don’t try this place”December 2022
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Chicken gravy Net −1
“Ordered Briyani, Ghee rice and chicken gravy. Not as expected. Briyani not worth for the money. Chicken gravy is not tasty.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Briyani, Ghee rice and chicken gravy. Not as expected. Briyani not worth for the money. Chicken gravy is not tasty.”October 2022
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Curd raita Net −1
“Lastly, the food,,, I have eaten a lot of Biryani’s from Chennai and this was in no way close …. Tasteless and Bland ..limited Brinjal Curry and watery curd raita …”
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Critical review excerpts
“Lastly, the food,,, I have eaten a lot of Biryani’s from Chennai and this was in no way close …. Tasteless and Bland ..limited Brinjal Curry and watery curd raita …”September 2022
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Double pack mutton biryani Net −1
“I bought a double pack mutton biryani yesterday and (rice) tasted good but I felt like the meat used in the biryani is not Indian mutton so the overall experience was bad.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I bought a double pack mutton biryani yesterday and (rice) tasted good but I felt like the meat used in the biryani is not Indian mutton so the overall experience was bad.”June 2022
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Ghee rice Net −1
“Ordered Briyani, Ghee rice and chicken gravy. Not as expected.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Briyani, Ghee rice and chicken gravy. Not as expected.”October 2022
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Half grill Net −1
“Ordered a half grill with a coke zero through smiles app. Got a half cooked chicken, an expired and rotten hummus and a pepsi can. Had to throw away most of the food because I poured the hummus over the chicken. Terrible experience.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered a half grill with a coke zero through smiles app. Got a half cooked chicken, an expired and rotten hummus and a pepsi can. Had to throw away most of the food because I poured the hummus over the chicken. Terrible experience.”June 2022
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Hummus Net −1
“Ordered a half grill with a coke zero through smiles app. Got a half cooked chicken, an expired and rotten hummus and a pepsi can. Had to throw away most of the food because I poured the hummus over the chicken. Terrible experience.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered a half grill with a coke zero through smiles app. Got a half cooked chicken, an expired and rotten hummus and a pepsi can. Had to throw away most of the food because I poured the hummus over the chicken. Terrible experience.”June 2022
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Raitha Net −1
“Worst case was raitha and Biryani are hairy(I'll attach photograph if I have option to attach).”
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Critical review excerpts
“Worst case was raitha and Biryani are hairy(I'll attach photograph if I have option to attach).”February 2021
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Sweet Net −1
“Sweet was over sweet.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Sweet was over sweet.”June 2023
Drinks 1
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Avocado juice Net −1
“I order prawn biryani and avocado juice at 12:08pm for my lunch and I received the food 2:00pm I don't think it will take 2 hours to reach satwa from karama..avocado juice are warm.. biryani is nice but the delivery timing is very bad.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I order prawn biryani and avocado juice at 12:08pm for my lunch and I received the food 2:00pm I don't think it will take 2 hours to reach satwa from karama..avocado juice are warm.. biryani is nice but the delivery timing is very bad.”July 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check timing. Ask for a realistic delivery estimate before ordering; several reviews describe waits approaching or exceeding two hours.
Check contents. When ordering meal deals or group packs, verify the chicken 65, drinks and other promised items as soon as the order arrives.
Compare platforms. For delivery, compare ordering channels: one customer received better quality through the noon app than with a direct large order.
Expect spice. If you prefer mild food, ask about the spice level; one review found the dishes a bit spicy.
Try chicken 65. Chicken 65 is a sensible first add-on, since multiple reviews praise it even when the biryani receives mixed feedback.
Plan the visit
Practical details
16 9a St - Dubai Shop 6/7, Belhasa Building, Near - Dubai
Al Karama - Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Dubai
Common Concerns
Long delivery
Delivery delays are a recurring concern, with some orders taking two hours or more.
Inconsistent taste
Biryani quality varies sharply between visits, including reports of bland, salty or under-seasoned rice.
Hygiene concerns
One dine-in review reported flies and poor cleaning of plates and utensils.
Order errors
Customers have reported missing drinks, missing meal components and substitutions that did not match the order.
Poor comfort
The dining room has been criticised for weak air conditioning and an uncomfortable seating setup.
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The Bottom Line
Chennai Kadai Biryani is an Al Karama restaurant focused on Chennai-style biryani, with chicken, mutton and veg options served as individual portions or larger packs. The most useful things to try are the mutton biryani, Chicken 65, and the accompanying brinjal curry and raita. Some early reviews describe generous, filling portions, tender meat and rice with less oil than many biryanis.
The experience is not especially consistent. Customers have called the biryani delicious, well spiced and homemade-style, but others received bland, salty, soggy or under-seasoned rice. Chicken 65 comes through more reliably in the positive feedback: one diner found it crispy outside and juicy inside.
Pricing is described as pocket friendly, although one review questioned the value at AED 17 per head. Delivery deserves caution. Orders have reportedly taken two hours or more, arrived leaking, or missed drinks and meal components.
There are also serious negative comments about flies, cleaning and weak air conditioning in the dining room. If ordering, confirm the ETA and check the parcel immediately; for larger orders, verify every included item. It may suit a budget-conscious biryani order, but expectations should be measured.