GARAM CHAI Al Nahda

Name: GARAM CHAI Al Nahda
Address: 7A Street, Beside Shahran Restaurant, Shop #7, Bhori A Building, Al Nahda, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971552218573

Al Nahda

Restaurant Open now 0 552 218 573

Garam Chai in Al Nahda is a compact, affordable Indian restaurant centred on tea, snacks and South Indian comfort food. Reviews highlight its shawarma, fresh milk tea, dosa and Kerala-style dishes, making it more appealing for a quick bite or takeaway than a spacious family meal.

Reputation Score

3.7

★★★★☆

600 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Shawarma

The shawarma gets strong praise; one review found the large version generous, authentic and perfectly grilled.

Kerala Snacks

Fresh milk tea is paired with a broad choice of Kerala snacks, a combination several regulars return for.

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What to Eat at GARAM CHAI Al Nahda

These items at GARAM CHAI Al Nahda got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Shawarma Net +2

“They have a variety of shawarmas and juices, shawarmas are exceptional.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Ari dosa Net +1

“Also i liked sheri naadan fry with ari dosa, all at reasonable price.”
Beef biriyani Net +1

“We tried their beef biriyani and now my cousin drives every week from Al Warqa to Al Nahda to have lunch from Garam Chai...!!! The restaurant is in a small room with seating space of maximum 10 or 12 people at a time. Highly recommended for all Malabar biriyani lovers. It is worth more than many other big names in town.🥰”
Beef pallicurry Net +1

“Also has good Gheerice & beef pallicurry ....Fresh milk tea cost only 1 AED but the taste fluctuates depending on the one who makes the tea”
Biryani Net +1

“The best biryani available in town ❣️❣️ the pocket friendly restaurant serves excellent south Indian variants. Keep up the good work”
Chicken 65 Net +1

“Super tasty Hyderabadi food at there Saif Restaurant just opposite to Garam Chai. Must have- Darbar Mutton Handi Biryani along with chicken 65”
Chilly chicken Net +1

“Chilly chicken tasted good.”
Darbar mutton handi biryani Net +1

“Super tasty Hyderabadi food at there Saif Restaurant just opposite to Garam Chai. Must have- Darbar Mutton Handi Biryani along with chicken 65”
Dosa Net +1

“Amazing place for breakfast and very good service staff, I especially loved their shawarma, Karak Tea, dosa and idli, the place has very limited seating so not recommended for large dine in and inside atmosphere has room for improvement.”
Full grilled chicken Net +1

“🍗 Full Grilled Chicken Also a solid choice—juicy, well-seasoned, and ideal for sharing. I'd give it 4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ for taste and quality.”
Gheerice Net +1

“Also has good Gheerice & beef pallicurry ....Fresh milk tea cost only 1 AED but the taste fluctuates depending on the one who makes the tea”
Grilled chicken with a keralite twist Net +1

“We also had this grilled chicken with a keralite twist, a bit of extra spiciness.”
Idli Net +1

“Amazing place for breakfast and very good service staff, I especially loved their shawarma, Karak Tea, dosa and idli, the place has very limited seating so not recommended for large dine in and inside atmosphere has room for improvement.”
Jilebi Net +1

“Must try their Jilebi for one dirham.”
Kadak Net +1

“This is hands down of the most busiest and buzzing place to have a Kadak if you are in Al Nahda 2. Surprisingly their special grill chicken is also nice, better than one can find in the area.”
Large shawarma Net +1

“🌯 Large Shawarma – AED 10 Excellent value for money. The portion was generous, the flavor authentic, and the meat perfectly grilled. Prepared by an Arabic chef who’s not only skilled but also incredibly respectful and professional in his service. A full 5-star experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.”
Malabar style kalyana/ mangala biriyani Net +1

“Superb malabar style kalyana/ mangala biriyani.”
Naipattil Net +1

“Naipattil and Pally Curry with their Achaean Chai👌 Was craving for this long time and had a satisfying dinner here ♥️”
Normal porotta Net +1

“Normal porotta is also nice.”
Palli curry rice Net +1

“The price is reasonable and their Palli Curry Rice is amazing and a must try”
Pally curry Net +1

“Naipattil and Pally Curry with their Achaean Chai👌 Was craving for this long time and had a satisfying dinner here ♥️”
Pothum kaal ( buffalo 🐃 leg ) Net +1

“Pothum kaal ( Buffalo 🐃 Leg ) is the must-try item 😋 perfectly with neer dosa, porotta or kaltappam and they serve some of the best beef and chicken dishes”
Sheri naadan fry Net +1

“Also i liked sheri naadan fry with ari dosa, all at reasonable price.”
Special grill chicken Net +1

“This is hands down of the most busiest and buzzing place to have a Kadak if you are in Al Nahda 2. Surprisingly their special grill chicken is also nice, better than one can find in the area.”
Spicy grilled chicken Net +1

“The food is great, we can get one of the best spicy grilled chicken in here with a price of AED 20 for takeaway, if dine in it will be AED 25.”
Uppumav Net +1

“Loved their tea and snacks. Very cheap price and good taste. Uppumav and beef all good”

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Fresh milk tea Net +2

“Nice and affordable shop for kerala snaks and food. 1AED fresh milk tea/snaks is the main attraction. Limited seats is the inconvenience.”
Achaean chai Net +1

“Naipattil and Pally Curry with their Achaean Chai👌 Was craving for this long time and had a satisfying dinner here ♥️”
Garam chai Net +1

“They are famous for the Garam chai special chai giving you a homely feeling! .”
Karak tea Net +1

“Amazing place for breakfast and very good service staff, I especially loved their shawarma, Karak Tea, dosa and idli, the place has very limited seating so not recommended for large dine in and inside atmosphere has room for improvement.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Beef palli kari Net −1

“The beef palli kari quantity was only for half a person.”
Chicken chukka Net −1

“The experience was bad today because we ordered dinner today the items was chicken chukka and porotta the quantity was very less literally 4 piece of chicken only also costing 12 dr smthng and lot of food coloring also the chicken was like more bone piece less of meat..”
Keema Net −1

“Their keema was not appreciable.”
Poratta Net −1

“Poratta was cold and chewy.”
Wheat porotta Net −1

“Don’t order the wheat porotta, it’s frozen ones you get from supermarkets.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose Takeaway. For more than a small group, favour takeaway: one review says the room seats only 10–12 people.

Allow Time. Do not rely on a quick takeaway or delivery during busy periods; a breakfast order took nearly 25 minutes after payment.

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Practical details

7A Street, Beside Shahran Restaurant, Shop #7, Bhori A Building

Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai

0 552 218 573

Mon	5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	5:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Food Freshness

Several reviews report stale-smelling or spoiled food, including one complaint about grilled chicken received in poor condition.

Slow Service

Orders can take a long time: one delivery reportedly took about 90 minutes, while a takeaway breakfast took nearly 25 minutes.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 1

Samavar Chai with fresh milk

“You should try their Samavar Chai with fresh milk @AED 1”

Google review · August 2019

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The Bottom Line

Garam Chai is a small, busy Indian restaurant in Al Nahda with a strong Kerala and South Indian focus. People come for fresh milk tea and snacks, but the most talked-about food includes shawarma, dosa, beef palli curry and ghee rice. The large shawarma has been praised for its generous portion and well-grilled meat, while the Malabar-style beef biryani has inspired one reviewer to travel from Al Warqa for lunch.

Prices are a major attraction. Customers have mentioned one-dirham fresh milk tea, a one-dirham Jilebi and a large shawarma for AED 10. The grilled chicken also gets good comments, including a reported AED 20 takeaway price.

These are customer-reported prices rather than a current menu, so confirm before ordering. The trade-off is space and consistency. Indoor seating is tiny and the restaurant can become crowded, making takeaway more comfortable for groups.

Service reviews are mixed, and multiple customers describe long waits, delivery delays and occasional wrong orders. More seriously, some reviews report stale-smelling or spoiled food, so check your order before leaving and allow extra time if ordering delivery.