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Grassland restaurant
Al Barsha
Grassland is a Kerala and South Indian restaurant in Al Barsha, with dine-in, nearby delivery and a broad menu. Reviews point to breakfast, fresh porotta, fish thali and biryani as reasons to consider it, though food quality and hygiene reports are notably inconsistent.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
333 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Variety
A breakfast visit was praised for idly, dosa, paratha, egg omelette and juice.
Fish Dishes
Some diners enjoyed the fish fry, fish thali and biryani.
Fresh Porotta
One regular delivery customer specifically recommends the fresh porotta.
Nearby Delivery
Several reviews describe prompt delivery to nearby locations, though other delivery experiences were poor.
Tea And Snacks
Tea and South Indian evening snacks are recurring draws, including mint sulaimani and fresh-milk tea.
Parking
One local review says car parking is not a headache.
What to Eat at Grassland restaurant 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 Grassland restaurant, 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.
These items at Grassland restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Beef varatiyathu Net +1
“I love their Beef varatiyathu and puttu.”
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Review excerpts
“I love their Beef varatiyathu and puttu.”November 2021
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Dosa Net +1
“A group of friends had breakfast, it was good and hygienic. Idly, dosa, paratha, egg omelette, juice all items were good”
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Review excerpts
“A group of friends had breakfast, it was good and hygienic. Idly, dosa, paratha, egg omelette, juice all items were good”May 2025
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Dum biryani Net +1
“They have really tasty dum biryani.”
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Review excerpts
“They have really tasty dum biryani.”March 2021
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Egg omelette Net +1
“A group of friends had breakfast, it was good and hygienic. Idly, dosa, paratha, egg omelette, juice all items were good”
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Review excerpts
“A group of friends had breakfast, it was good and hygienic. Idly, dosa, paratha, egg omelette, juice all items were good”May 2025
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Fish fry Net +1
“Fish fry was amazing”
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Review excerpts
“Fish fry was amazing”June 2026
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Fish thali Net +1
“food was tasty, tried fish thali and biryani frm here, both were great and yummy.”
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Review excerpts
“food was tasty, tried fish thali and biryani frm here, both were great and yummy.”June 2024
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Fresh porotta Net +1
“We regularly order delivery from Grassland. Their food and service is excellent and prompt. Fresh porotta is something recommended and variety of dishes to choose from....”
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Review excerpts
“We regularly order delivery from Grassland. Their food and service is excellent and prompt. Fresh porotta is something recommended and variety of dishes to choose from....”January 2026
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Grill chicken Net +1
“well here they do, i have two dogs and a long tiring day, so i place an order for a grill chicken for myself and one for my dogs. i get mine with proper spice and garnished with well made sauce and a plain chicken grill for my dogs. people are very friendly and i have tried almost all the dishes served here and nothing is less tastier than the other...”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“well here they do, i have two dogs and a long tiring day, so i place an order for a grill chicken for myself and one for my dogs. i get mine with proper spice and garnished with well made sauce and a plain chicken grill for my dogs. people are very friendly and i have tried almost all the dishes served here and nothing is less tastier than the other...”October 2022
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Idly Net +1
“A group of friends had breakfast, it was good and hygienic. Idly, dosa, paratha, egg omelette, juice all items were good”
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Review excerpts
“A group of friends had breakfast, it was good and hygienic. Idly, dosa, paratha, egg omelette, juice all items were good”May 2025
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Mint sulaimani Net +1
“Had a great tea here with mint sulaimani”
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Review excerpts
“Had a great tea here with mint sulaimani”February 2026
Honorable mentions (4)
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Neypathiri Net +1
“Delicious..Especially Neypathiri and special kozhikodan chicken curry..I always suggest this restaurant to everyone.”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious..Especially Neypathiri and special kozhikodan chicken curry..I always suggest this restaurant to everyone.”January 2022
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Plain chicken grill Net +1
“well here they do, i have two dogs and a long tiring day, so i place an order for a grill chicken for myself and one for my dogs. i get mine with proper spice and garnished with well made sauce and a plain chicken grill for my dogs. people are very friendly and i have tried almost all the dishes served here and nothing is less tastier than the other...”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“well here they do, i have two dogs and a long tiring day, so i place an order for a grill chicken for myself and one for my dogs. i get mine with proper spice and garnished with well made sauce and a plain chicken grill for my dogs. people are very friendly and i have tried almost all the dishes served here and nothing is less tastier than the other...”October 2022
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Puttu Net +1
“I love their Beef varatiyathu and puttu.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I love their Beef varatiyathu and puttu.”November 2021
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Special kozhikodan chicken curry Net +1
“Delicious..Especially Neypathiri and special kozhikodan chicken curry..I always suggest this restaurant to everyone.”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious..Especially Neypathiri and special kozhikodan chicken curry..I always suggest this restaurant to everyone.”January 2022
Drinks 3
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Chai Net +1
“Good place mango shake was very tasty,and chai is little average.”
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Review excerpts
“Good place mango shake was very tasty,and chai is little average.”June 2026
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Mango shake Net +1
“Good place mango shake was very tasty,and chai is little average.”
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Review excerpts
“Good place mango shake was very tasty,and chai is little average.”June 2026
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Samavar tea Net +1
“Great Samavar tea ( tea with fresh milk) and evening deep fried snacks. It’s the only place in Barsha I am aware of selling fresh milk tea. Filli tea is around the corner but I recommend this.”
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Review excerpts
“Great Samavar tea ( tea with fresh milk) and evening deep fried snacks. It’s the only place in Barsha I am aware of selling fresh milk tea. Filli tea is around the corner but I recommend this.”January 2019
What to Avoid (11)
Food 11
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Chana masala Net −1
“I have ordered Chana Masala with Wheat porotta ( bread) ... The food was not fresh... It was smelling like it was cooked 2-3 day's ago...”
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Critical review excerpts
“I have ordered Chana Masala with Wheat porotta ( bread) ... The food was not fresh... It was smelling like it was cooked 2-3 day's ago...”August 2023
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Chettinadu biriyani Net −1
“Ordered chettinadu biriyani and these people served us local cheap rice mixed with chili powder.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered chettinadu biriyani and these people served us local cheap rice mixed with chili powder.”March 2021
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Chicken showarma Net −1
“When he asked for chicken showarma, he give me the boiled chicken in side showarma......big cheater.... & very bad quality”
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Critical review excerpts
“When he asked for chicken showarma, he give me the boiled chicken in side showarma......big cheater.... & very bad quality”July 2024
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Fish fries Net −1
“Very poor quality. The Pothi Fish and Chicken Biryani was not good. The fish fries seemed frozen, and the chicken was dry and overcooked. Please improve the quality of your food.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very poor quality. The Pothi Fish and Chicken Biryani was not good. The fish fries seemed frozen, and the chicken was dry and overcooked. Please improve the quality of your food.”July 2026
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Neypathal Net −1
“We also ordered neypathal multiple times, but it was never fresh for us, while other tables were served freshly made ones — very unfair treatment.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We also ordered neypathal multiple times, but it was never fresh for us, while other tables were served freshly made ones — very unfair treatment.”March 2026
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Paneer palak Net −1
“10 days ago I ordered for Paneer Palak and when we got home we realised there was no paneer. I advise to check your orders before you leave.”
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Critical review excerpts
“10 days ago I ordered for Paneer Palak and when we got home we realised there was no paneer. I advise to check your orders before you leave.”August 2021
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Parata Net −1
“Also initially their food was good and now they send uncooked poori sometimes or there would be Egg shells in Parata and when we complain they Hang up and disrespect!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Also initially their food was good and now they send uncooked poori sometimes or there would be Egg shells in Parata and when we complain they Hang up and disrespect!!”December 2021
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Pothi fish Net −1
“Very poor quality. The Pothi Fish and Chicken Biryani was not good. The fish fries seemed frozen, and the chicken was dry and overcooked. Please improve the quality of your food.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Very poor quality. The Pothi Fish and Chicken Biryani was not good. The fish fries seemed frozen, and the chicken was dry and overcooked. Please improve the quality of your food.”July 2026
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Veg biriyani Net −1
“Ordered veg biriyani, seems like stale food. Not fresh at all. Very bad smell.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered veg biriyani, seems like stale food. Not fresh at all. Very bad smell.”November 2020
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Wheat porotta ( bread) Net −1
“I have ordered Chana Masala with Wheat porotta ( bread) ... The food was not fresh... It was smelling like it was cooked 2-3 day's ago... And wheat porotta ( bread) was uncooked... Disgusting food service... Hygiene is very poor .... Not recommend at all”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I have ordered Chana Masala with Wheat porotta ( bread) ... The food was not fresh... It was smelling like it was cooked 2-3 day's ago... And wheat porotta ( bread) was uncooked... Disgusting food service... Hygiene is very poor .... Not recommend at all”August 2023
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Veg samosa Net −2
“If you want food poisoning, eat from this restaurant. The veg samosa was spoiled the restaurant owner trying to justify. When I checked, found that storage machine is off. Be careful...”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“If you want food poisoning, eat from this restaurant. The veg samosa was spoiled the restaurant owner trying to justify. When I checked, found that storage machine is off. Be careful...”November 2025
“If I had an option to give negative points I would have, I ordered veg samosa and guess what it was spoiled, it was stinking and taste was horrible, and 2nd happened the same, when I told the staff they didn’t agree instead they started justifying by saying it is fresh only nothing wrong please eat something else if u want… paratha was also under cooked, zero hygiene and I can just go…. never recommending this restaurant to anyone even for a cup of tea🤢🤢🤢”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Carry Cash. Bring cash or confirm payment options first, as one recent review says cards were not accepted.
Check Freshness. Ask whether dishes are freshly prepared, especially after reports of cold, reheated and stale food.
Verify Orders. Check takeaway parcels before leaving; one customer received chicken biryani instead of fish biryani.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for delivery or collect orders carefully, since one dosa reportedly took three hours.
Try Breakfast. Breakfast has been a stronger-looking option in reviews, with idly, dosa, paratha, omelette and juice all praised.
Try Tea. For a lighter visit, consider tea with an evening snack; fresh-milk Samavar tea is specifically mentioned.
Plan the visit
Practical details
455W+XVJ
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene Concerns
Multiple diners reported poor cleanliness, spoiled food and staff handling food without gloves.
Inconsistent Freshness
Reviews describe cold reheated dishes, stale food and damaged curry, alongside positive freshness reports.
Delivery Delays
Delivery complaints include an order that had not started after the promised hour and a dosa taking three hours.
Payment Limits
One recent customer reported that card payment was unavailable.
Poor Complaints Handling
Some customers say staff dismissed concerns about spoiled food or responded rudely to complaints.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
16 AED each
beef masala dishes
“We ordered 3 beef masala dishes, and each had only 4–5 very small pieces, despite costing 16 AED each — definitely not worth the price”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Grassland is a Kerala and South Indian restaurant in Al Barsha where you can sit down for breakfast, order nearby delivery or stop in for tea and snacks. The menu has enough range for a quick bite or a fuller meal, with reviews specifically mentioning idly, dosa, fresh porotta, fish thali, biryani and Kerala favourites such as neypathiri with Kozhikodan chicken curry. The positive side is quite concrete.
Some customers call it a regular South Indian eating joint, while others praise the breakfast as good and hygienic, the fish fry as amazing and the portions as right-sized and not expensive. Fresh-milk Samavar tea, mint sulaimani and evening fried snacks also give the place a local tea-stop appeal. One review says parking is manageable, and nearby delivery has sometimes been prompt.
The caution is equally important: experiences vary sharply. Recent complaints describe spoiled samosa, bad smells, cold reheated food, dry chicken biryani, damaged curry and poor cleanliness. Delivery has also reportedly taken three hours for a dosa, and one customer says card payment was unavailable.
If you visit, carry cash, allow extra time, check takeaway orders before leaving and ask whether food is freshly prepared rather than assuming consistency.