Goan Flavours
Ambot Tik with surmai, recheado prawns and mutton potato chops give the menu a distinctly Goan focus.
Eric's
Al Karama
Eric's is a Goan restaurant in Al Karama serving homestyle coastal food alongside Mughlai and Indo-Chinese options. Reviews particularly point to its prawn curry and butter garlic pav, while the relaxed, Goan-inspired setting makes it suitable for an unhurried family meal or casual dinner.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,657 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood
Reviews repeatedly highlight fresh, flavourful seafood, including prawn curry, pomfret curry and fish fry.
Breakfast
Breakfast stands out, with the kheema pav described as full of flavour and perfectly cooked.
Goan Setting
The interiors use bungalow-like details, Mario Miranda murals, rustic woodwork and ceiling fans to create a relaxed Goan feel.
Menu Guidance
First-time diners say staff helped them choose dishes and made the ordering process easier.
Bakery Counter
The entrance bakery sells in-house biscuits, rolls, puffs, mini-pizzas and plum cake for takeaway or dessert.
Consistency
Long-time customers describe the homely taste as consistent over several years.
What to Eat at Eric's 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 Eric's, 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 Eric's, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 2
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Goan fish curry Net +2
“Good service. I would recommend the Goan fish curry”
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Review excerpts
“Good service. I would recommend the Goan fish curry”February 2026
“Great Goan food. Loved the typical Goan fish curry with brown rice(need to order separately).”December 2018
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Solkadi Net +2
“The thing that took my heart away was solkadi... I should say its SOUL KADI.... Reminded me my native place.”
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“The thing that took my heart away was solkadi... I should say its SOUL KADI.... Reminded me my native place.”January 2021
“Sol kadi is one that everyone should try here it was really a nice drink.”September 2021
Honorable mentions (28)
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Biriyani Net +1
“They don’t have lots of flavor in biriyani but the rice was so soft and it was melting in mouth. It was a different taste of experience and i really loved it.”
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“They don’t have lots of flavor in biriyani but the rice was so soft and it was melting in mouth. It was a different taste of experience and i really loved it.”November 2023
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Bombay duck fry Net +1
“Among the food items I loved the chicken liver and Bombay duck fry.”
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“Among the food items I loved the chicken liver and Bombay duck fry.”April 2023
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Butter garlic pav Net +1
“The plain pavs were good, but the butter garlic pav was absolutely insane, I did not expect to love it that much.”
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“The plain pavs were good, but the butter garlic pav was absolutely insane, I did not expect to love it that much.”June 2026
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Cafreal Net +1
“The Cafreal had a lovely blend of spices.”
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“The Cafreal had a lovely blend of spices.”March 2026
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Caramel pudding Net +1
“Don't miss the caramel pudding.”
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“Don't miss the caramel pudding.”December 2018
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Chicken hakka noodles Net +1
“Have been here on friday, got the table as well today we wanted to have chinese cusine so we started with chicken manchow shoup & chicken fantastic lollypop & chicken hakka noodles Food was delicious & we all enjoyed it alot”
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“Have been here on friday, got the table as well today we wanted to have chinese cusine so we started with chicken manchow shoup & chicken fantastic lollypop & chicken hakka noodles Food was delicious & we all enjoyed it alot”December 2020
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Chicken liver Net +1
“Among the food items I loved the chicken liver and Bombay duck fry.”
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“Among the food items I loved the chicken liver and Bombay duck fry.”April 2023
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Chicken manchow shoup Net +1
“Have been here on friday, got the table as well today we wanted to have chinese cusine so we started with chicken manchow shoup & chicken fantastic lollypop & chicken hakka noodles Food was delicious & we all enjoyed it alot”
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Review excerpts
“Have been here on friday, got the table as well today we wanted to have chinese cusine so we started with chicken manchow shoup & chicken fantastic lollypop & chicken hakka noodles Food was delicious & we all enjoyed it alot”December 2020
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Chicken tikka biriyani Net +1
“Chicken tikka biriyani was delicious too.”
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“Chicken tikka biriyani was delicious too.”March 2024
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Chicken xacuti Net +1
“The Food was amazing!!! Recommend the rechaed fried prawns, the chicken xacuti along with the dosa. Too yummy 😋.”
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“The Food was amazing!!! Recommend the rechaed fried prawns, the chicken xacuti along with the dosa. Too yummy 😋.”July 2024
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Choco lava cake with vanilla ice cream Net +1
“And to end our little date night on the sweetest note, we had the Choco Lava Cake with vanilla ice cream 🍫✨”
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Review excerpts
“And to end our little date night on the sweetest note, we had the Choco Lava Cake with vanilla ice cream 🍫✨”May 2026
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Dhaniya cheese kababs Net +1
“Tried their in-house special Dhaniya Cheese Kababs and I was completely blown away. With the barest use of spices, the flavours were still so perfectly on point — subtle, fresh and incredibly delicious. Highly recommend trying this dish!”
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Review excerpts
“Tried their in-house special Dhaniya Cheese Kababs and I was completely blown away. With the barest use of spices, the flavours were still so perfectly on point — subtle, fresh and incredibly delicious. Highly recommend trying this dish!”May 2026
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Dosa Net +1
“The Food was amazing!!! Recommend the rechaed fried prawns, the chicken xacuti along with the dosa. Too yummy 😋.”
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“The Food was amazing!!! Recommend the rechaed fried prawns, the chicken xacuti along with the dosa. Too yummy 😋.”July 2024
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Green curry with chicken Net +1
“Try their green curry with chicken or fish. I tried with chicken oh it tasted just heavenly with hot steamed rice.”
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“Try their green curry with chicken or fish. I tried with chicken oh it tasted just heavenly with hot steamed rice.”September 2023
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Kheema pav Net +1
“Amazing breakfast experience! The kheema pav is a must try full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Loved the vibes, and the service was warm and attentive. Will definitely visit again!”
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“Amazing breakfast experience! The kheema pav is a must try full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Loved the vibes, and the service was warm and attentive. Will definitely visit again!”February 2026
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King fish steak Net +1
“We mainly wanted to try Goan special items and opted for King fish steak and Pomfret Fry. This is the first time we tried Goan food and it became our favourite 😍 now. Fish was too delicious and kids liked them very well.”
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“We mainly wanted to try Goan special items and opted for King fish steak and Pomfret Fry. This is the first time we tried Goan food and it became our favourite 😍 now. Fish was too delicious and kids liked them very well.”March 2024
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Mango prawn curry Net +1
“The lollipops were also tasty, and the mango prawn curry was a standout dish—truly delicious!”
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“The lollipops were also tasty, and the mango prawn curry was a standout dish—truly delicious!”July 2025
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Mutton potato chops Net +1
“The mutton potato chops were spot on fully packed with mince, perfectly soft on the inside and crispy crunchy on the outside.”
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“The mutton potato chops were spot on fully packed with mince, perfectly soft on the inside and crispy crunchy on the outside.”June 2026
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Mutton roganjosh Net +1
“I tried Mutton roganjosh & prawns biryani which was good but could have been better.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried Mutton roganjosh & prawns biryani which was good but could have been better.”January 2021
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Naan Net +1
“The food preparation was on point with everything being cooked/ prepared so well( e.g the Naan was not chewy even after several minutes).”
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“The food preparation was on point with everything being cooked/ prepared so well( e.g the Naan was not chewy even after several minutes).”December 2025
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Plain pavs Net +1
“The plain pavs were good, but the butter garlic pav was absolutely insane, I did not expect to love it that much.”
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Review excerpts
“The plain pavs were good, but the butter garlic pav was absolutely insane, I did not expect to love it that much.”June 2026
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Plum cake Net +1
“Before I sign off - Please do not forget to try their Plum cake (Simply Amazing! This will take you back in memory lane 🤩)”
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“Before I sign off - Please do not forget to try their Plum cake (Simply Amazing! This will take you back in memory lane 🤩)”August 2021
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Pomfret curry with poi Net +1
“I’m not much of a fish person, but my partner thoroughly enjoyed the freshness of the Pomfret Curry with Poi ❣️”
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“I’m not much of a fish person, but my partner thoroughly enjoyed the freshness of the Pomfret Curry with Poi ❣️”May 2026
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Pomfret fry Net +1
“We mainly wanted to try Goan special items and opted for King fish steak and Pomfret Fry. This is the first time we tried Goan food and it became our favourite 😍 now. Fish was too delicious and kids liked them very well.”
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Review excerpts
“We mainly wanted to try Goan special items and opted for King fish steak and Pomfret Fry. This is the first time we tried Goan food and it became our favourite 😍 now. Fish was too delicious and kids liked them very well.”March 2024
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Prawns biryani Net +1
“I tried Mutton roganjosh & prawns biryani which was good but could have been better.”
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“I tried Mutton roganjosh & prawns biryani which was good but could have been better.”January 2021
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Prawns with chilli sauce Net +1
“Prawns with chilli sauce excellent.”
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“Prawns with chilli sauce excellent.”March 2021
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Set dosa Net +1
“On the other hand, the butter chicken was nice, and the set dosa paired perfectly with the meal.”
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“On the other hand, the butter chicken was nice, and the set dosa paired perfectly with the meal.”July 2025
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Butter chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“On the other hand, the butter chicken was nice, and the set dosa paired perfectly with the meal.”
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“On the other hand, the butter chicken was nice, and the set dosa paired perfectly with the meal.”July 2025
Drinks 2
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Lime soda Net +1
“Food was tasty. The Lime Soda was perfect. Everything was good”
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“Food was tasty. The Lime Soda was perfect. Everything was good”October 2020
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Masala coke Net +1
“i was impressed by the masala coke.”
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“i was impressed by the masala coke.”December 2023
What to Avoid (3)
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Beef steak Net −1
“The food quality was good, good service and nice ambience, the beef steak 🥩 was not good, the meat was very hard, steak is not recommended. Overall a good restaurant....”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food quality was good, good service and nice ambience, the beef steak 🥩 was not good, the meat was very hard, steak is not recommended. Overall a good restaurant....”March 2025
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Chinese chopsuey Net −1
“I really liked their lollypop and fish. But the Chinese Chopsuey was cold and the butter chicken wasn't that great either.”
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“I really liked their lollypop and fish. But the Chinese Chopsuey was cold and the butter chicken wasn't that great either.”March 2022
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Triffle pudding Net −1
“The only downside was the Triffle Pudding has too much saffron/ haldi which kind of ruined the flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The only downside was the Triffle Pudding has too much saffron/ haldi which kind of ruined the flavor.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Breakfast. Consider the breakfast menu, especially kheema pav, which a reviewer called a must-try.
Ask Mild. If you prefer less heat, ask whether dishes can be adjusted; one diner had all dishes made less spicy.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time to find parking in Karama, particularly if you are visiting at a busy time.
Check Hours. Check the current hours before going late in the day, as one review reports a 3.30 pm closing time.
Weekend Menu. For a first visit on a weekend, look at the weekend special menu before ordering.
Try Surmai. If shark is unavailable for Ambot Tik, surmai was a well-liked substitute in one visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
10 B St - 14 Sheikh Hamdan B2
Al Karama - Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:45 PM |
Common Concerns
Parking
Parking can be difficult in the Karama area, especially when visiting at busy times.
Early Closing
One review says the restaurant closes at 3.30 pm, which may not suit a late-afternoon visit.
Dish Variation
Not every dish lands equally well: one guest found the vindaloo only okay while praising other items.
Tough Steak
A beef steak was reported as hard and specifically not recommended.
Washrooms
One reviewer found the washroom provision inadequate.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 5 each
pav set
“We ordered Vindaloo with pav set (costed AED 5 each for a pav set)”Google review · July 2024
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The Bottom Line
Eric's is a Goan restaurant in Al Karama where the strongest reason to visit is its coastal, homestyle cooking. Start with the Goan prawn curry or Ambot Tik, and consider the butter garlic pav alongside it. The menu also extends into Mughlai, Indo-Chinese, Thai and other Indian dishes, so groups do not have to stick entirely to seafood.
Breakfast is another draw: kheema pav was described as full of flavour and perfectly cooked. The entrance bakery adds a useful takeaway option, with puffs, rolls, mini-pizzas, biscuits and plum cake. Portions and pricing are generally described favourably, although one older review felt the main-course portions could be larger and another called the restaurant a little pricey.
The atmosphere is relaxed and homey rather than formal. Reviews mention Goan bungalow touches, Mario Miranda murals, rustic woodwork, ceiling fans and Konkani songs. Staff are often praised for helping first-time diners choose, and the kitchen has accommodated requests for less-spicy food.
30 pm, so check hours before going. Dish quality is not completely uniform; the vindaloo has been mixed, a beef steak was reported tough, and a trifle pudding was overly heavy on saffron.