Chorukada ചോറ് കട

Name: Chorukada ചോറ് കട
Address: 21st Street, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971568958747

Al Karama

Kerala restaurant Closed 0 568 958 747

Chorukada is a Kerala restaurant in Al Karama known for traditional rice-based meals, including Chattichoru and erachichoru. Reviews also point to Kerala meals being available beyond regular lunch hours, making it a practical stop for homely food—though cleanliness, freshness and service can vary.

Reputation Score

3.1

★★★☆☆

428 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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All-day meals

Kerala-style meals are available beyond standard lunch hours, including at night.

Chattichoru spread

One reported Chattichoru included unlimited rice, fish fry, vegetables, chicken and beef curries, papadam, pickle and paayasam.

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What to Eat at Chorukada ചോറ് കട

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chorukada ചോറ് കട, 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

Fish meals Net +2

“I was recently visited this restaurant looking traditional style. Ordered Fish meals food taste and quality is okay of 11AED one personal. but sometimes bad smell comming near my sitting areas. Keep clean and hygiene areas.”

Honorable mentions (22)

Beef erachi choru Net +1

“🍖 Beef Erachi Choru – AED 15.00 Though not initially planned, we decided to try this after seeing many others enjoying it — and we’re so glad we did! It includes: Mixed beef and rice 🍛 Pappad, Salad, and Pickle 🥗 The quantity of beef was impressive — so many pieces and cooked to perfection: juicy, fresh, and flavorful. Best part? It's unlimited! A truly satisfying and hearty dish for an excellent price. 😋🔥”
Biryani Net +1

“I usually eat the Kerala-style meals set and biryani. They maintain the Kerala style very well, and I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes Kerala or South Indian food.”
Chattichor Net +1

“We tried Chattichor , Erachichor, Gheerice- beef and chicken combo, Nadan Lunch , Manthal fry, all these were fresh and delicious.”
Coconut rice Net +1

“The coconut rice and fish fries stood out, both being delicious and cooked to perfection.”
Erachi choru Net +1

“Their erachi choru was amazing - packed with rich flavor and made using jeerakashala rice. Every bite was full of taste and perfectly balanced.”
Erachichor Net +1

“We tried Chattichor , Erachichor, Gheerice- beef and chicken combo, Nadan Lunch , Manthal fry, all these were fresh and delicious.”
Fish fries Net +1

“The coconut rice and fish fries stood out, both being delicious and cooked to perfection.”
Fish fry ( sardines) Net +1

“Fish fry ( sardines) nice taste.Good taste.But waiters little bit slow.Price budget.Recommented for my friends .Thanks Chorukada for the nice food.”
Ghee rice with beef Net +1

“I tried both the meals and the ghee rice with beef and enjoyed them both.”
Kakka fry Net +1

“And the kakka fry (mussels) was so good, I nearly forgot I was in Karama and not back in coastal Kerala.”
Kappa and fish curry Net +1

“Bonus: You are started off with the traditional kappa and fish curry.”
Kappa meen Net +1

“We tried veetil oonu...and kappa meen Both are tasty..”
Kerala meals veg Net +1

“Kerala Meals Veg - very much normal”
Manthal fry Net +1

“We tried Chattichor , Erachichor, Gheerice- beef and chicken combo, Nadan Lunch , Manthal fry, all these were fresh and delicious.”
Nadan lunch Net +1

“We tried Chattichor , Erachichor, Gheerice- beef and chicken combo, Nadan Lunch , Manthal fry, all these were fresh and delicious.”
Pothi choru Net +1

“If you're craving authentic Kerala-style comfort food, Choru Kada is the spot to hit! Their pothi choru feels like a warm hug from home – wrapped in banana leaf, full of love and flavor.”
Prawns tawa fry Net +1

“Now let's talk seafood – the prawns tawa fry was a knockout. Juicy, spicy, and pan-fried to perfection.”
Sp chicken fry Net +1

“And don’t miss pairing it with their Sp Chicken Fry… absolute perfection🤤”
Spicy fish curry Net +1

“Spicy fish curry was 🔥 🔥”
Veetil oonu Net +1

“We tried veetil oonu...and kappa meen Both are tasty..”
Veg pothichoru Net +1

“It's been hard to get Veg pothichoru. Thank you for providing the service! (Suggestion is kindly increase the side dishes quantity compared to the rice quantity)”
Chattichoru Net 0

Mixed feedback

“I tried the Chattichor, and it was tasty with good flavor and portion.”

What to Avoid (8)

Food 8

Chicken fry Net −1

“Chicken fry was horrible and looks old food preheated.really upset about food.”
Fish fry Net −1

“Today me and my family take lunch from chorukada karama its a waist experience . actually they don't know what is chatty chore. All items are below average no taste and to cold rice,curry, fish fry. Out of 100 i give 1 point”
Fish fry (maanthal) Net −1

“We visited yesterday and ordered a meal with fish fry (maanthal). The meal was average and didn't live up to the hype created by influencers. The cost of a small fish fry prompted me to request a menu card.”
Fish tawa Net −1

“Ordered fish tawa, and honestly it was disappointing. The fish was unevenly cooked, some parts were overcooked and slightly burnt, while other parts were not properly cooked. The texture felt off and the overall taste was not fresh.”
King fish tawa Net −1

“We ordered king fish tawa and it was smelling and we couldn’t eat. They should change everything.”
Onam sadya Net −1

“We went with high hopes to enjoy an Onam Sadya, but the experience was completely disappointing. The staff had no idea how to serve a proper Sadya, yet they had no problem charging a higher price than other places offering similar services.”
Pothichor Net −1

“I ordered in talabat pothichor and fish curry one of the worst experiences i never had like this.”
Chicken biriyani Net −2

“We have ordered chicken biriyani, the Rice was not even cooked well.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check freshness. Ask when the rice and fish were prepared, particularly for evening visits, as reviews mention cold or sour choru.

Confirm extras. Ask for the price of separate fish fry or other add-ons before ordering; one diner found an additional fish fry overpriced.

Plan the visit

Practical details

21st Street

Al Karama, Dubai

0 568 958 747

Mon	11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Hygiene concerns

Multiple reviews mention flies, poorly maintained wash areas and unpleasant smells, including a bucket-and-mug handwashing setup.

Food inconsistency

Fish tawa was reported as unevenly cooked, partly burnt and partly undercooked; other diners also reported cold or stale food.

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The Bottom Line

Chorukada is a Kerala restaurant in Al Karama where diners come for traditional rice meals rather than a polished dining-room experience. The most useful dishes to know are Chattichoru, erachichoru, Kerala meals and pothi choru. Reviews describe the food as homely and affordable when it is fresh, with sambar, fish curry, generous sides and occasional seafood specials adding to the appeal.

Chattichoru has been described as a substantial spread with unlimited rice, fish fry, vegetables, chicken and beef curries, while erachi choru has been praised with jeerakashala rice. One customer also liked pothi choru’s banana-leaf presentation, balanced sambar and prawns tawa fry. Reported prices include AED 20 for Chattichoru, AED 15 for Beef Erachi Choru and AED 11 for one fish-meals serving, though these are customer-reported rather than a current menu.

The trade-off is uneven execution. Reviews mention cold or sour evening rice, poorly cooked fish, slow or incomplete service and failed WhatsApp deliveries. Hygiene concerns recur too, including flies, bad smells and poorly maintained wash areas.

Visit with realistic expectations, check freshness and confirm add-on prices before ordering. Parking may also take patience at peak times.