Masala dosa
Masala dosa is repeatedly mentioned as a worthwhile order, with one reviewer calling it a must-try.
Chennai Park Restaurant
Al Hudaiba
Chennai Park Restaurant is a small South Indian eatery in Al Hudaiba focused on homely Tamil cuisine, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Reviews point especially to its breakfast, including vada sambar dip, and its masala dosa, while Tamil films may play in the dining room.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
509 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast favourite
The vada sambar dip and tea are praised as a nostalgic Chennai-style breakfast combination.
Filling thali
One review recommends the thali as a filling and tasty meal.
Biryani choice
Customers mention distinctive biryani flavour, including praise for the mutton and Ambur versions.
Small setting
The restaurant is described as a small, homely place, with Tamil movies adding to the atmosphere.
Parking
A reviewer reports good parking availability, useful for a quick local meal.
What to Eat at Chennai Park Restaurant 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 Park Restaurant, 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 Park 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 10
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Ambur biriyani Net +1
“One of the best South indian restaurant. Try their Ambur Biriyani.👌”
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Review excerpts
“One of the best South indian restaurant. Try their Ambur Biriyani.👌”November 2019
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Chicken 65 Net +1
“We ordered Veechu parotta , idly and chicken 65. The idly with chutney and sambar was good. The veechu parotta tasted average. The chicken 65 pieces were big and they served 6 pieces, which tasted good.”
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“We ordered Veechu parotta , idly and chicken 65. The idly with chutney and sambar was good. The veechu parotta tasted average. The chicken 65 pieces were big and they served 6 pieces, which tasted good.”September 2022
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Cream and chicken mushroom soup Net +1
“Started off with the cream and chicken mushroom soup – came out proper hot, which I actually liked. Gave me tongue a bit of a workout, but flavour-wise, not bad at all. Decent way to start things off.”
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“Started off with the cream and chicken mushroom soup – came out proper hot, which I actually liked. Gave me tongue a bit of a workout, but flavour-wise, not bad at all. Decent way to start things off.”July 2025
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Crisp dosa Net +1
“Whether you are tucking into a crisp dosa or a rich curry, the spices are well-balanced and the quality is consistent.”
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Review excerpts
“Whether you are tucking into a crisp dosa or a rich curry, the spices are well-balanced and the quality is consistent.”May 2026
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Dal tadka Net +1
“This restaurant is closely located to Hyatt Place and Hilton Jumeirah. We had ordered Dal tadka,kadai chicken both were flavourful and yummy.”
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Review excerpts
“This restaurant is closely located to Hyatt Place and Hilton Jumeirah. We had ordered Dal tadka,kadai chicken both were flavourful and yummy.”February 2020
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Kadai chicken Net +1
“This restaurant is closely located to Hyatt Place and Hilton Jumeirah. We had ordered Dal tadka,kadai chicken both were flavourful and yummy.”
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Review excerpts
“This restaurant is closely located to Hyatt Place and Hilton Jumeirah. We had ordered Dal tadka,kadai chicken both were flavourful and yummy.”February 2020
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Masala dosa Net +1
“Very nice indian restaurant. Nice service and quality of food is good. Masala dosa must try. Great taste 👍”
Positive 1Negative 0Neutral 1
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“Very nice indian restaurant. Nice service and quality of food is good. Masala dosa must try. Great taste 👍”August 2024
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Mutton biryan Net +1
“Fabulous mutton biryan! Elahideen was highly helping and served very well loved it! Always a go to”
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“Fabulous mutton biryan! Elahideen was highly helping and served very well loved it! Always a go to”September 2025
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North indian express meal Net +1
“One of the best restaurant near Ramada Jumeirah hotel in my experience. Food is always fresh and delicious. Try North indian express meal. Staff (esp Rajan) is very cooperative and friendly. Pro Tip: Ask for jeera water, that's awesome :)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best restaurant near Ramada Jumeirah hotel in my experience. Food is always fresh and delicious. Try North indian express meal. Staff (esp Rajan) is very cooperative and friendly. Pro Tip: Ask for jeera water, that's awesome :)”March 2021
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Prawn chukka Net +1
“Best restaurant best prawn chukka”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best restaurant best prawn chukka”May 2026
Honorable mentions (6)
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Thali Net +1
“Great taste and amazing food. Would recommend to try thali, it's filling and super tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“Great taste and amazing food. Would recommend to try thali, it's filling and super tasty.”November 2023
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Vada sambar dip Net +1
“My favorite is vada sambar dip.”
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Review excerpts
“My favorite is vada sambar dip.”December 2023
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Wheat parata Net +1
“World worst butter 🧈 chicken 🐔 very bad 👎 and expensive but wheat parata little ok, no butter full sweet paste, owner should consider waste of money plz don't waste name of India”
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Review excerpts
“World worst butter 🧈 chicken 🐔 very bad 👎 and expensive but wheat parata little ok, no butter full sweet paste, owner should consider waste of money plz don't waste name of India”January 2025
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Idly Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We ordered Veechu parotta , idly and chicken 65. The idly with chutney and sambar was good.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We ordered Veechu parotta , idly and chicken 65. The idly with chutney and sambar was good.”September 2022
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Egg omelette dosa Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Last tried was the egg omelette Dosa, which was ok.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Veechu parotta Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered Veechu parotta , idly and chicken 65. The idly with chutney and sambar was good. The veechu parotta tasted average. The chicken 65 pieces were big and they served 6 pieces, which tasted good. Finally we had filter coffee, which was average in taste. For the price of money we pay, I feel this place is worth of.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 3
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Jeera water Net +1
“One of the best restaurant near Ramada Jumeirah hotel in my experience. Food is always fresh and delicious. Try North indian express meal. Staff (esp Rajan) is very cooperative and friendly. Pro Tip: Ask for jeera water, that's awesome :)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best restaurant near Ramada Jumeirah hotel in my experience. Food is always fresh and delicious. Try North indian express meal. Staff (esp Rajan) is very cooperative and friendly. Pro Tip: Ask for jeera water, that's awesome :)”March 2021
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Tea Net +1
“Tea is great too.”
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Review excerpts
“Tea is great too.”December 2023
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Filter coffee Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Finally we had filter coffee, which was average in taste.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Chicken biryani Net −1
“Chicken Biriyani is rich in oil, can't eat due to the same. Amount which is paying is not worth, not recommending for people for healthy life”
Positive 0Negative 1Neutral 1
Critical review excerpts
“Chicken Biriyani is rich in oil, can't eat due to the same. Amount which is paying is not worth, not recommending for people for healthy life”October 2025
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Fried rice and noodles Net −1
“I ordered Schezwan chicken noodles, but instead I received a mix of fried rice and noodles. It was not what I ordered and tasted very poor. The preparation and presentation were disappointing.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Schezwan chicken noodles, but instead I received a mix of fried rice and noodles. It was not what I ordered and tasted very poor. The preparation and presentation were disappointing.”May 2026
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Schezwan chicken noodles Net −1
“I ordered Schezwan chicken noodles, but instead I received a mix of fried rice and noodles. It was not what I ordered and tasted very poor. The preparation and presentation were disappointing.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Schezwan chicken noodles, but instead I received a mix of fried rice and noodles. It was not what I ordered and tasted very poor. The preparation and presentation were disappointing.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Avoid rushed visits: a reviewer says orders can take longer than average even when the restaurant is not packed.
Visit early. Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM, so plan around that opening time rather than expecting an earlier meal.
Order onsite. For more reliable ordering, visit the restaurant instead of relying on WhatsApp or calls.
Check availability. Ask what is available before ordering, since some dishes are offered only in the morning or evening.
Try breakfast. For a Chennai-style morning meal, consider the vada sambar dip and tea combination.
Check conditions. Given repeated cleanliness complaints, take a look at the table and dining area before settling in.
Plan the visit
Practical details
9th St
Al Hudaiba, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene concerns
Multiple reviews report dirty tables, unpleasant smells and cockroaches, including one found in an idli.
Slow service
Waiting can be lengthy: one delivery arrived after 2 PM despite being ordered at 11:30 AM.
Rude staff
Several customers describe unfriendly staff and poor attitudes at the counter and during ordering.
Inconsistent orders
A customer ordering Schezwan chicken noodles received a mix of fried rice and noodles instead.
Price concerns
Some reviewers find the bill high for a casual restaurant, while others report dishes that were not worth the cost.
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The Bottom Line
Chennai Park Restaurant is a small Al Hudaiba eatery for Tamil and South Indian food, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Breakfast is a strong reason to consider it: one long-time reviewer recommends the vada sambar dip and tea, while other customers mention masala dosa, thali and biryani. The thali is described as filling, and the Ambur and mutton biryanis receive specific praise.
The setting is simple and homely rather than polished. Tamil movies may play while you eat, and one review mentions good parking. Some customers describe fresh, authentic flavours and friendly service, but the experience is uneven.
Reviews also report sluggish service, unavailable dishes and poor responses to phone or WhatsApp orders; one delivery took from 11:30 AM until after 2 PM. Visiting in person is the safer ordering approach, and it is worth checking what is available because some items are limited to morning or evening. Hygiene is the biggest caution.
Multiple reviews mention dirty tables, bad smells and cockroaches, including one report of a cockroach inside an idli. Pricing is also debated: some call it budget-friendly, while others find it expensive for the setting. Go for familiar Tamil favourites, allow extra time, and check the dining conditions before ordering.