Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant

Name: Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant
Address: Al Sherouq - 66 Zaa'beel St, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143573666

Al Karama

Indian restaurant 04 357 3666

Dindigul Thalappakatti is a Tamil Nadu-style Indian restaurant in Al Karama, known mainly for its home-style biryani. Reviews point to the mutton biryani, Chicken 65 biryani and traditional South Indian dishes as the main reasons to visit.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

4,602 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Mutton biryani

The signature mutton biryani is often praised for its rich spice, tender meat and curry gravy served on the side.

Tamil flavours

Customers describe the food as authentically Tamil, with flavours reminiscent of meals in Tamil Nadu or India.

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What to Eat at Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Dindigul Thalappakatti 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 5

Chicken 65 Net +4

“Chicken 65 is a delicious starter.”
Thalappakatti chicken 65 biriyani Net +3

“Not to be outdone, the Chicken 65 Biriyani was a revelation. This fusion of the popular Chicken 65 dish with biriyani was a bold and creative choice that paid off in spades. The succulent chunks of chicken were perfectly marinated and fried to a crisp, offering a delightful contrast to the fragrant rice. The spices in the Chicken 65 added a fiery kick that was wonderfully complemented by the cooling effect of the biriyani. It was an explosion of flavors that left me wanting more.”
Black pepper chicken Net +2

“Black pepper chicken was equally awesome. This spicy dish was prepared in a specially blended soy sauce which tasted unique!”
Falooda Net +2

“Finally, falooda, as a desert, was awesome 👌.”
Gulab jamun Net +2

“The dessert spread was the grand finale, featuring classics like gulab jamun and double ka meetha, both rich and satisfying.”

Honorable mentions (45)

Nethili fish fry Net +1

“Chicken gravy items, nethili fish fry and barbeque are superb.”
555 Chicken Net +1

“4. 555 Chicken: Spicy, slightly sweet, and full of umami.”
Boneless mutton biriyani Net +1

“The boneless mutton biriyani is quite good, we have been having it for years now, but with each passing years the biriyani vessel served and pieces are getting smaller for the same price.”
Boti (goat liver) Net +1

“Boti (Goat Liver) and chicken 65 was very good. You can go for it”
Butterscotch ice cream Net +1

“For dessert, we tried the Gulab Jamun paired with Butterscotch ice cream a delightful combination that was absolutely amazing!”
Chicken 69 biryani Net +1

“Trying another variant of indian Biryani, this time its Tamil style Biryani and the Chicken 69 Biryani in Dindigul Thalappakatti at Karama area. The biryani were superb, just be mindful with the level spicy.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“The chicken biryani was the star of the show, with tender, succulent pieces of chicken perfectly infused with aromatic spices and fragrant rice. Each bite was a burst of flavor that left me craving more.”
Chicken biryanis Net +1

“On my recent visit, I tried their signature mutton and chicken biryanis, and they did not disappoint. Unlike the Kerala-style biryani I’m accustomed to, this came with a flavorful curry gravy on the side, elevating the dish to a whole new level. The gravy complemented the biryani perfectly, enhancing its soft texture and rich taste.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“For the main course we went for the mutton biryani, ordered three of them and one chicken curry and a few porottas. We really liked it all! Don't know why many are reviewing bad for the biryani.”
Chicken fried rice Net +1

“Tried the egg biryani and chicken fried rice — and once again, Dindigul Thalappakatti did not disappoint! The flavors were rich, and the taste had that unique signature blend of spice and authenticity.”
Chicken kottu porotta Net +1

“Chicken kottu porotta and mutton biriyani was very good, fish tawa fry was just ordinary with no flavours.”
Dosa Net +1

“Ordered several foods - staples like their famous biryani, nalli masala, idyappam and papaya, dosa, and other popular starters. All of them were very tasty and of great quality.”
Double ka meetha Net +1

“The dessert spread was the grand finale, featuring classics like gulab jamun and double ka meetha, both rich and satisfying.”
Egg biryani Net +1

“Tried the egg biryani and chicken fried rice — and once again, Dindigul Thalappakatti did not disappoint! The flavors were rich, and the taste had that unique signature blend of spice and authenticity.”
Fish fingers Net +1

“3. Fish Fingers: Crisp, golden, and zero sogginess. These were addictive! Dip it in some mint chutney or just squeeze a little lime”
Fruit salad Net +1

“For a lighter end to the meal, the fruit salad and creamy ice creams offered a refreshing contrast.”
Idyappam Net +1

“Ordered several foods - staples like their famous biryani, nalli masala, idyappam and papaya, dosa, and other popular starters. All of them were very tasty and of great quality.”
Jigar thanda Net +1

“Among the desserts- jigar thanda left a mesmerising impact on our taste buds n kept asking for more.”
Jikirdhanda Net +1

“We tried - jikirdhanda / faluda / chocolate milk shake as well - tasty”
Kadai chicken Net +1

“However, the Kadai chicken was commendable and had a good, distinct taste, which was a positive highlight of the meal.”
Kuchi mutton Net +1

“But d black pepper chicken, kuchi mutton & mutton biryani were lip smacking 👍and packed wz flavour.”
Kuthu biryani Net +1

“The Migalu soup was alright, but i'll suggest the Rasam Chicken soup! The kuthu biryani was brilliant as well. Wouldn't recommend the Butter milk.”
Liver fry Net +1

“Their other dishes like soup and liver fry are bit spicier and tastes great.”
Moru moru fish Net +1

“We also tried the suggested moru moru fish by the waiter, its also very nice.”
Moru moru prawns Net +1

“2. Moru Moru Prawns: The name says it all — ‘Moru Moru’ means crispy,Crunchy outside, juicy inside, and perfectly seasoned.”
Mushroom sabzi Net +1

“Mushroom Sabzi (this was very yummy)”
Mutton briyani Net +1

“Mutton Briyani is very tasty and must try.”
Mutton chops Net +1

“The mutton chops are juicy and perfectly spiced.”
Mutton nalli curry Net +1

“5. Mutton Nalli Curry: Rich, indulgent, and packed with slow-cooked flavour. That bone marrow gravy is next-level. Pair it with rice or dosa”
Mutton soup Net +1

“Mutton soup and Chicken 65 were very tasty”
Mutton sukka Net +1

“Amazing food, very polite service. Very unique and special taste. We tried chicken 65 biryani, mutton sukka with parotta.”
Nalli masala Net +1

“Ordered several foods - staples like their famous biryani, nalli masala, idyappam and papaya, dosa, and other popular starters. All of them were very tasty and of great quality.”
Nool parotta Net +1

“7. Nool Parotta: Soft, layered, and almost silky — perfect for soaking up that mutton curry or Pallipalayam chicken. If you haven’t tried nool parotta, you’re seriously missing out”
Onion podi dosa Net +1

“6. Onion Podi Dosa: A caramelized dosa with that spicy podi powder and sweet onions. It’s comfort food with a kick. Honestly, I could eat this every day”
Paneer biriyani Net +1

“We had the Mutton and Paneer Biriyani, both of which were flavorful and perfectly cooked.”
Parotta Net +1

“Amazing food, very polite service. Very unique and special taste. We tried chicken 65 biryani, mutton sukka with parotta.”
Pepper chicken soup Net +1

“The biriyani is one of their signature dishes. There are praises about this from all Tamizh's in town. The ambience is ok. Service needs to be improved. Good place to treat family or catchup with your beloved ones. Pepper Chicken soup is must try for all spicy lovers.”
Rasam chicken soup Net +1

“The Migalu soup was alright, but i'll suggest the Rasam Chicken soup! The kuthu biryani was brilliant as well. Wouldn't recommend the Butter milk.”
Special combo for onam celebration Net +1

“We also had special combo for Onam celebration here, for the reasonable cost, they served several items in which everything was good.”
Special mutton biriyani Net +1

“"Beautiful restaurant with a great food, amazing atmosphere and great service. Highly recommended their special mutton biriyani, They use the freshest ingredients and make sure each dish is done the right way.”
Sweet chicken corn soup Net +1

“Sweet chicken corn soup was suiting the the stomach before heavy meal.”
Tamil style biryani Net +1

“Trying another variant of indian Biryani, this time its Tamil style Biryani and the Chicken 69 Biryani in Dindigul Thalappakatti at Karama area. The biryani were superb, just be mindful with the level spicy.”
Thalappakatti chicken biriyani Net +1

“We visited this home-grown brand from Tamil Nadu in India and we had an awesome Thalappakatti chicken biriyani and mutton biriyani from this Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant in Karama. The history: The hotel roots can be traced all the way back to 1957. Its founder Mr. Nagasamy Naidu wore a turban Thalapa (a traditional head dress) which would eventually became the name of his restaurants. The order: Thalappakatti chicken 65 biriyani and mutton biriyani. Black pepper chicken. Aatukal soup. & Lime soda. Biriyani was prepared with short grain seeraga samba rice, blended with special spices. The rice was cooked well with all the aroma of the spices and tender goat & chicken. It was served with a combo of raitha and mutton gravy. The flavor was exciting! The portions were good enough.”
Kotthu parota Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The fish tawa fry was disappointingly greasy, and the kotthu parota was good but for just 1 parota 5AED felt overpriced.”
Pallipalayam chicken Net 0

Mixed feedback

“1. Pallipalayam Chicken: This one’s a Tamil Nadu classic — dry, spicy, and full of roasted chili goodness. No gravy, just bold, smoky flavour. Perfect with Nool parrotta”

Drinks 4

Chocolate milk shake Net +1

“We tried - jikirdhanda / faluda / chocolate milk shake as well - tasty”
Lemon juice Net +1

“The meal began with a refreshing welcome drink—options included tangy lemon juice and sweet, hydrating watermelon juice. This set a perfect tone for the flavorful journey ahead.”
Watermelon juice Net +1

“The meal began with a refreshing welcome drink—options included tangy lemon juice and sweet, hydrating watermelon juice. This set a perfect tone for the flavorful journey ahead.”
Bottled water Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The only other item that met a basic standard was the bottled water.”

What to Avoid (10)

Food 10

Bucket biryani Net −1

“Once we got a bucket biryani home, it tasted quite bland happened only once , so we prefer eating at the restaurant.”
Butter milk Net −1

“The Migalu soup was alright, but i'll suggest the Rasam Chicken soup! The kuthu biryani was brilliant as well. Wouldn't recommend the Butter milk.”
Chicken kolambu Net −1

“Quantity: there was sufficient amount except for the meat/ chicken in d biryani, chicken kolambu n nenju curry chops kolambu. Felt der was v.less for d price we paid per dish. Quality: both the kolambu were not great as expected- juz a regular curry. Evn d kothu paratha was not special. Everything was hot n fresh.”
Chicken soup Net −1

“The chicken soup was also regrettable; it felt like chopped chicken was simply added into a regular soup without any depth of flavor or proper preparation.”
Curry dosa Net −1

“The curry dosa was over spiced and salty, the biryani lacked the punch.”
Fish tawa fry Net −1

“The fish tawa fry was disappointingly greasy, and the kotthu parota was good but for just 1 parota 5AED felt overpriced.”
Jigarthanda Net −1

“Regrettably, the Jigarthanda, topped with ice cream, failed to impress, marking the low point of the dining experience.”
Nenju curry chops kolambu Net −1

“Quantity: there was sufficient amount except for the meat/ chicken in d biryani, chicken kolambu n nenju curry chops kolambu. Felt der was v.less for d price we paid per dish. Quality: both the kolambu were not great as expected- juz a regular curry. Evn d kothu paratha was not special. Everything was hot n fresh.”
Shezwan fried rice Net −1

“The Shezwan fried rice lacked the expected spice and flavor—it did not resemble the authentic taste at all, and it was definitely not worth the price.”
Thalappakatti biriyani Net −1

“For their signature Thalappakatti Biriyani, You need to Pay AED 20 for 1 small piece of chicken leg (only they are serving chicken leg) which is not seems blend with the biriyani, one cup of average tasted biriyani ,one boiled egg,onion salad , one small bowl of curry🙃,That’s it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check availability. Call or confirm at the restaurant before travelling, since recent visits found many advertised dishes unavailable.

Expect spice. Ask about heat levels before ordering, particularly with biryani and spicy chicken dishes.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Sherouq - 66 Zaa'beel St

Al Karama, Dubai

04 357 3666

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Common Concerns

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Availability

Recent diners report that many menu items are unavailable, sometimes because food has run out after outside orders.

Inconsistent service

Some visits involved missing items, confused order timing, long waits or limited service during busy periods.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

5AED

kotthu parota

“The fish tawa fry was disappointingly greasy, and the kotthu parota was good but for just 1 parota 5AED felt overpriced”

Google review · May 2024

21AED

Nethili fry

“The Nethili fry, priced at 21AED, left much to be desired in terms of value”

Google review · May 2024

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The Bottom Line

Dindigul Thalappakatti in Al Karama is a Tamil Nadu-style restaurant built around biryani, especially mutton biryani. Customers describe it as fragrant, richly spiced and close to the flavours they remember from India. The biryani is served with curry gravy at the side, and Chicken 65 biryani is another distinctive order.

For a broader meal, reviews also mention Pallipalayam chicken, mutton nalli curry and nool parotta. Service can be a genuine strength. Diners have described quick, attentive staff, polite explanations of the dishes and helpful table service, while the vintage Tamil music gives the dining room a warm, nostalgic character.

It suits family meals and larger groups, and one review places it about 1km from ADCB Metro Station. There are important caveats. Recent reviews repeatedly mention dishes being unavailable, early closures and food running out after outside orders, so checking before travelling is sensible.

Weekend and holiday crowds can also mean waiting. Prices divide opinion: some call them reasonable, while others report small portions, including a biryani with one chicken leg. Spice can run high, and cleanliness concerns have included dirty toilets and floors.

Parking is easier when a space is available, but busy periods may require using the lot behind the restaurant.