Cuisine Variety
The menu brings South Indian, Pakistani and Filipino flavours together, useful when a group wants different cuisines in one place.
GREEN CITY RESTAURANT - SATWA
Al Jafiliya
Green City Restaurant in Al Jafiliya is a casual, budget-minded spot for South Indian, Pakistani and Filipino comfort food. Reviews point to dishes such as Pothi Parotta and Kerala Fish Pothi, with a menu broad enough for mixed groups and late-night diners.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
1,310 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pothi Parotta
Pothi Parotta gets praise for spicy chicken wrapped in parotta and served on a banana leaf; it is better eaten fresh in the restaurant.
Fresh Portions
One customer found the food fresh, tasty and generously portioned for the price.
Clean Setting
Reviews describe a modest but clean ambience, with some diners also mentioning a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
Banana Leaf
Some dishes are served on a banana leaf, adding a traditional touch to the meal.
Late Hours
One review says the restaurant is open 24/7, making it an option for early breakfast or a late-night craving.
What to Eat at GREEN CITY RESTAURANT - SATWA 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 GREEN CITY RESTAURANT - SATWA, 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 GREEN CITY RESTAURANT - SATWA got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Paathira kozhi Net +2
“I opted for the PAATHIRA KOZHI which arrived at my table perfectly presented and tantalizing my senses. The flavors were exquisite, each ingredient harmonizing seamlessly to create a delectable symphony on my palate.”
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“I opted for the PAATHIRA KOZHI which arrived at my table perfectly presented and tantalizing my senses. The flavors were exquisite, each ingredient harmonizing seamlessly to create a delectable symphony on my palate.”July 2024
“Must try is Pathirakkozhi dish spicy and tasty one... Highly recommended”March 2022
Honorable mentions (17)
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Appams Net +1
“The poori my friend ordered was super crispy like a papad and we have to tell him to exchange for some appams.”
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“The poori my friend ordered was super crispy like a papad and we have to tell him to exchange for some appams.”December 2020
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Beef biryani pothi Net +1
“The Beef Biryani Pothi was also tasty and satisfying.”
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“The Beef Biryani Pothi was also tasty and satisfying.”June 2025
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Beef poratta Net +1
“Their beef poratta and chiken kadai are a must-try!”
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“Their beef poratta and chiken kadai are a must-try!”June 2024
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“This place is well known for their charcoal chicken.”
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“This place is well known for their charcoal chicken.”October 2020
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“The Food: The highlight is undoubtedly the authentic Kerala-style cuisine. Their Chicken Biryani is aromatic and flavorful, and the Porotta with Beef Fry is a must-try—truly a taste of home.”
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“The Food: The highlight is undoubtedly the authentic Kerala-style cuisine. Their Chicken Biryani is aromatic and flavorful, and the Porotta with Beef Fry is a must-try—truly a taste of home.”March 2026
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Chiken kadai Net +1
“Their beef poratta and chiken kadai are a must-try!”
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“Their beef poratta and chiken kadai are a must-try!”June 2024
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Daing silog Net +1
“Food focus? “Hands down, the best Daing Silog i had recently.The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh,and the flavors were perfectly balanced,highly recommend for any food enthusiasts.”
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“Food focus? “Hands down, the best Daing Silog i had recently.The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh,and the flavors were perfectly balanced,highly recommend for any food enthusiasts.”June 2026
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Fish meal Net +1
“For a change we not only tried their grills, we also tried their Biryanis and Fish Meal. Overall taste is nice and budget friendly too.”
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“For a change we not only tried their grills, we also tried their Biryanis and Fish Meal. Overall taste is nice and budget friendly too.”October 2020
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Grilled fish Net +1
“I called Green City Restaurant earlier to order a grilled fish, and they told me it would be ready by 9:30. I even mentioned there was no rush and asked them to have it ready before 9:45. However, when I arrived at 10:00 to pick it up, the fish still wasn’t ready, which was quite disappointing.”
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“I called Green City Restaurant earlier to order a grilled fish, and they told me it would be ready by 9:30. I even mentioned there was no rush and asked them to have it ready before 9:45. However, when I arrived at 10:00 to pick it up, the fish still wasn’t ready, which was quite disappointing.”April 2026
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Kerala fish pothi Net +1
“According to my palate, the Kerala Fish Pothi was flavorful and definitely worth it, especially with the unlimited rice.”
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“According to my palate, the Kerala Fish Pothi was flavorful and definitely worth it, especially with the unlimited rice.”June 2025
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Kerala paratha Net +1
“Ordered Prawn Ghee Roast with Kerala Paratha and Pakistani Beef Pulao - both were nice for a reasonable price! Ambience is modest but clean. Service is good and staff is helpful and always smiling.”
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“Ordered Prawn Ghee Roast with Kerala Paratha and Pakistani Beef Pulao - both were nice for a reasonable price! Ambience is modest but clean. Service is good and staff is helpful and always smiling.”March 2026
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Kutsinta Net +1
“We were pleasantly surprised by the kutsinta—it was cooked perfectly and had a delightful taste.”
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“We were pleasantly surprised by the kutsinta—it was cooked perfectly and had a delightful taste.”June 2025
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Pakistani beef pulao Net +1
“Ordered Prawn Ghee Roast with Kerala Paratha and Pakistani Beef Pulao - both were nice for a reasonable price! Ambience is modest but clean. Service is good and staff is helpful and always smiling.”
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“Ordered Prawn Ghee Roast with Kerala Paratha and Pakistani Beef Pulao - both were nice for a reasonable price! Ambience is modest but clean. Service is good and staff is helpful and always smiling.”March 2026
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Palabok Net +1
“They have the best Palabok and Fried chicken here... aside from good food, the customer service is very excellent especially Ate Gayle. She's very welcoming and attentive with my order and she always greet us with warmest smile whenever I dine in with my friends.”
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“They have the best Palabok and Fried chicken here... aside from good food, the customer service is very excellent especially Ate Gayle. She's very welcoming and attentive with my order and she always greet us with warmest smile whenever I dine in with my friends.”June 2026
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Porotta with beef fry Net +1
“The Food: The highlight is undoubtedly the authentic Kerala-style cuisine. Their Chicken Biryani is aromatic and flavorful, and the Porotta with Beef Fry is a must-try—truly a taste of home.”
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“The Food: The highlight is undoubtedly the authentic Kerala-style cuisine. Their Chicken Biryani is aromatic and flavorful, and the Porotta with Beef Fry is a must-try—truly a taste of home.”March 2026
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Pothi parotta Net +1
“Pothi Parotta is a South Indian dish popular in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where parotta is wrapped around spicy, flavourful chicken and served in a banana leaf—comfort food with a punch. I ordered this for lunch from Green City Restaurant, and it tasted really good. The chicken was nicely spicy, just how I like it. If you don’t prefer too much spice, it’s better to tell them to make it milder. I would recommend eating it at the restaurant to enjoy the real taste. In a parcel, the parotta became a bit soggy, so it’s definitely better when it’s fresh.”
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“Pothi Parotta is a South Indian dish popular in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where parotta is wrapped around spicy, flavourful chicken and served in a banana leaf—comfort food with a punch. I ordered this for lunch from Green City Restaurant, and it tasted really good. The chicken was nicely spicy, just how I like it. If you don’t prefer too much spice, it’s better to tell them to make it milder. I would recommend eating it at the restaurant to enjoy the real taste. In a parcel, the parotta became a bit soggy, so it’s definitely better when it’s fresh.”January 2026
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Prawn ghee roast Net +1
“Ordered Prawn Ghee Roast with Kerala Paratha and Pakistani Beef Pulao - both were nice for a reasonable price! Ambience is modest but clean. Service is good and staff is helpful and always smiling.”
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“Ordered Prawn Ghee Roast with Kerala Paratha and Pakistani Beef Pulao - both were nice for a reasonable price! Ambience is modest but clean. Service is good and staff is helpful and always smiling.”March 2026
What to Avoid (6)
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Buddle fights Net −1
“I suggest not trying their buddle fights, as they are not worth the price.”
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“I suggest not trying their buddle fights, as they are not worth the price.”June 2024
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Fried chicken biryani Net −1
“I have never heard of fried chicken biryani.”
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“I have never heard of fried chicken biryani.”March 2026
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Halo halo Net −1
“first we order halo halo before , there was a sharp object from the tupperware. now it's hair🫣🫣”
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“first we order halo halo before , there was a sharp object from the tupperware. now it's hair🫣🫣”June 2025
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Poori Net −1
“The poori my friend ordered was super crispy like a papad and we have to tell him to exchange for some appams.”
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“The poori my friend ordered was super crispy like a papad and we have to tell him to exchange for some appams.”December 2020
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Seafood cajun Net −1
“However, Filipino foods are not good; they need to improve the taste, especially the seafood cajun.”
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“However, Filipino foods are not good; they need to improve the taste, especially the seafood cajun.”June 2024
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Special chicken biryani Net −1
“I ordered special chicken biryani and they served me rotten cold fried chicken cooked few days ago, hidden under the rice. Chicken was so hard couldn’t remove from bone.”
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“I ordered special chicken biryani and they served me rotten cold fried chicken cooked few days ago, hidden under the rice. Chicken was so hard couldn’t remove from bone.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Eat Fresh. Have Pothi Parotta in the restaurant rather than as a parcel, since one review says the parotta became soggy in transit.
Manage Spice. Ask for milder spice if needed: the chicken in the Pothi Parotta was described as noticeably spicy.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for pickup or delivery, especially when ordering fish or during busy periods.
Check Orders. For delivery, confirm the address and order contents, then follow up if updates are not provided.
Avoid Weekends. If you prefer a less crowded meal, consider a non-weekend visit; one review says weekends get too busy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5 57A St
Al Jafiliya, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
Several reviews raise serious concerns about spoiled-tasting food, dirty crockery and possible contamination; these reports warrant caution.
Delivery Delays
Delivery complaints include waits of more than an hour, a wrong address and no timely order update.
Cold Meals
One diner says food arrived cold on three visits and staff refused a request to heat it.
Order Errors
A review reports receiving wrong orders and describes an unhelpful response when the mistake was raised.
Pickup Delays
A grilled-fish pickup was not ready 30 minutes after the promised time, so pre-orders may need extra allowance.
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The Bottom Line
Green City Restaurant in Al Jafiliya is a casual place for mixed-group dining, with South Indian, Pakistani and Filipino dishes on the menu. Customers mention Pothi Parotta, Kerala Fish Pothi, Beef Biryani Pothi, Palabok and fried chicken among the dishes worth considering. A review also describes 24/7 opening, which makes it useful for an early breakfast or late-night meal.
The strongest theme is variety paired with generally friendly service. Diners describe fresh food, good portions for the price, a modest but clean setting, and staff who are often polite and attentive. Banana-leaf presentation adds a traditional touch, while the menu includes both familiar comfort food and dishes for trying something different.
There are important inconsistencies. Some customers report delivery waits over an hour, wrong orders, cold meals and a grilled-fish pickup that was still unfinished after the promised time. Other reviews make serious allegations about spoiled-tasting food, dirty plates and foreign objects in orders.
Those reports are not consistent with the positive cleanliness and freshness comments, but they are significant enough to check your order and raise any problem immediately. For the best chance of enjoying the food at its freshest, eat Pothi Parotta in the restaurant rather than ordering it as a parcel, and request less spice if needed. Weekends can be crowded, so allow extra time.