Homestyle Food
Regulars say the South Indian cooking recalls home, especially for comfort-food meals.
Five Crowns Restaurant
Al Barsha
Five Crowns in Al Barsha is a broad Indian-focused restaurant with a strong Kerala and South Indian following. Reviews point to homestyle dishes such as prawn curry and chicken stew, alongside Thalassery biriyani, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery all mentioned.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,167 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Kerala Meals
Kerala meals are highlighted for authentic ingredients, fresh preparation and satisfying flavour.
Menu Range
The menu covers South and North Indian choices, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Friendly Service
Several reviews mention polite, attentive staff and quick, professional handling of mistakes.
Family Sections
Separate family sections and comfortable seating are useful for group or family meals.
Fresh Breakfast
A vegetarian breakfast combination of puttu, kadala curry and nadan tea is specifically recommended.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Meals. If you want Kerala food, consider the meals; one review specifically recommends them for authentic flavour.
Breakfast Combo. For a vegetarian breakfast, try steamed puttu with kadala curry and nadan tea.
Arrive Early. Go earlier for the lunch thali: a reviewer says arriving late can mean missing it.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for service, especially delivery, which one customer said took around an hour.
Check Spice. If you need mild food, confirm the spice level before ordering; one less-spicy breakfast request was still too hot.
Plan the visit
Practical details
23rd St
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Price Quantity
One customer felt the portions were too small for the price paid.
Slow Service
Some orders take longer than expected: over 15 minutes in the restaurant and about an hour for delivery.
Food Safety
A review reports two beef dishes arriving rotten and smelling bad, raising a serious quality concern.
Spice Levels
A customer who requested less-spicy breakfast found the food far too spicy to eat.
Biryani Quality
The beef biryani was described as plain rice with gravy, with hard beef pieces even after replacement.
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The Bottom Line
Five Crowns in Al Barsha suits diners looking for Indian food with a clear Kerala and South Indian lean. You can order Thalassery biriyani, prawn curry, chicken stew or Kerala meals, and reviews also mention takeaway and home delivery. Regulars describe the cooking as homely and comforting, with one South Indian diner returning most weekends.
The menu is broad enough to cover North and South Indian dishes, vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, Arabic charcoal and Chinese-style options. Breakfast has a useful local combination: steamed puttu with kadala curry and nadan tea. Grilled chicken, parotta and milk tea also receive individual mentions, while the restaurant has separate family sections.
Service is usually described as polite and friendly, and one delivery mistake was corrected immediately. Still, timing is not entirely consistent: a reviewer waited more than 15 minutes for dine-in food and around an hour for delivery. Arriving early may help if you want the lunch thali, which can sell out or be missed later.
Quality feedback is mixed. Some customers praise fresh, flavourful food and generous portions, but others report hard beef in biryani, rotten-smelling beef dishes, undercooked rice and unexpectedly spicy food. Prices are also described both as reasonable and heavy for the quantity, so check your order and expectations before committing to a large meal.