Thali portions
Several reviewers found the thali portions filling, including one who said they were enough for a hungry belly.
Goa Portuguesa, Dubai
Al Karama
Goa Portuguesa is a Goan and Maharashtrian meal-delivery business in Al Karama, with reviews also describing dine-in visits. Customers come for dishes such as Goan fish thali and prawn mango curry; the appeal is strongest when the coastal flavours land well, though authenticity and consistency are disputed.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
365 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coastal dishes
Fried prawns, recheado prawns and fish curry receive specific praise for seasoning, freshness or texture.
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe the service as attentive, friendly and professional, with useful dish recommendations.
Goan atmosphere
Some diners liked the decorated setting, Goan-style ambience and Portuguese-home feel.
Dessert pick
Serradura is one of the more consistently praised desserts, while another reviewer also enjoyed the gulab jamun.
Spice flavour
Diners who enjoy heat liked the bold, properly spiced food, including mutton kheema and Chicken Xacuti.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check orders. If ordering fish thali for delivery, verify the fish fry is included; one order arrived without it.
Allow time. Avoid a tight lunch or dinner schedule: one diner waited 35 minutes for part of the order and another 15 for curry.
Ask heat. Ask about spice levels before ordering, since one review found even the restaurant’s mild food quite spicy.
Plan parking. If visiting in person, allow extra time to park; one reviewer specifically found parking difficult in Al Karama.
Try specialties. For a first order, consider the well-reviewed prawn mango curry, fried prawns or Serradura rather than ordering blindly.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Abdullah Al Khoori Building Shop 2 - next to Student Biryani
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Goan Fish Thali
The Goan fish thali is a central draw, with reviews praising both its authenticity and filling portions, though others reported missing or disappointing items.
Prawn Riossoi's
One reviewer enjoyed the filling and described the portion as larger than expected.
Chicken Cafreal
Chicken Cafreal was one of the dishes praised during the Goan Sizzling Carnival.
Common Concerns
Authenticity concerns
Several Goan diners felt dishes such as vindaloo, fish thali and recheado did not taste authentically Goan.
Hygiene complaints
One detailed review reported flies, foul-smelling washrooms, broken flushes and poor cleanliness.
Slow service
Multiple diners reported waits of 35–60 minutes, including delayed curry and an order that never arrived.
Inconsistent seafood
Reviews mention undercooked prawns, unpleasant-smelling kingfish and a fish-thali order missing its fish fry.
Strong heat
Even food described as mild was too spicy for one diner, so heat-sensitive guests may want to check before ordering.
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The Bottom Line
Goa Portuguesa is a Goan and Maharashtrian meal-delivery business in Al Karama, though many reviews cover eating in. The menu gives you familiar coastal choices such as Goan fish thali, prawn mango curry, recheado prawns and Serradura. When the food works, diners describe generous thali portions, fresh fish, balanced home-style flavours and memorable prawns.
The strongest positive pattern is hospitality. Reviewers describe staff as attentive, polite and helpful with recommendations, while the setting has been praised for its Portuguese-home decoration and Goan atmosphere. Spicy dishes such as mutton kheema and Chicken Xacuti suit diners who enjoy heat, but even the supposedly mild food was too spicy for one guest.
There is a sizeable caution around consistency. Several Goan customers felt the food was generic or not authentically Goan, and specific complaints include undercooked prawns, an unpleasant-smelling kingfish, hard bhakri and a fish thali arriving without its fish fry. Delivery orders are worth checking when they arrive.
Service times have also varied sharply, with reports of 35-minute waits and dishes arriving 45–60 minutes later. If dining in, allow time for parking and avoid a rushed meal. Hygiene complaints about flies and washrooms are serious enough to factor into your decision.