Menu variety
The menu covers familiar Indian and South Indian choices, with reviewers highlighting breakfast, biryani and Kerala-style dishes.
Green Land Restaurant - Al Barsha
Al Barsha
Green Land is a casual restaurant in Al Barsha with a broad Indian and South Indian menu. Reviews point to breakfast, biryani and Kerala-style dishes such as Fish Tawa Fry with Kerala Porotta, alongside tea, snacks and takeaway service.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
238 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kerala dishes
Fish Tawa Fry with Kerala Porotta and Chemmeen Thawa Fry are two specifically praised combinations.
Breakfast
Breakfast received positive feedback, with one first-time visitor enjoying it alongside the biryani.
Budget thali
The unlimited vegetarian thali was reported as a budget-friendly meal with variety and quality.
Tea snacks
The tea-and-snacks stop works well for a quick break; one reviewer found the tea flavorful and the snacks fresh.
Parking
One review notes that parking is available through RTA parking, which is useful for dine-in visits.
Packaging
Takeaway and delivery packaging has been praised as secure enough to keep food from spilling or spoiling.
What to Eat at Green Land Restaurant - Al Barsha 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 Land Restaurant - Al Barsha, 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 Land Restaurant - Al Barsha got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Fish tawa fry Net +2
“Top verity of foods especially fish thawa ,the staff ajesh extraordinary person and behavior 🥗🥗”
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Review excerpts
“Top verity of foods especially fish thawa ,the staff ajesh extraordinary person and behavior 🥗🥗”June 2026
“The Fish Tawa Fry with Kerala Porotta was delicious.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (18)
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Appam chicken manchurian Net +1
“I personally would really recommend Puttu Chicken Biriyani,Appam Chicken manchurian,”
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Review excerpts
“I personally would really recommend Puttu Chicken Biriyani,Appam Chicken manchurian,”September 2025
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Asian fried calamari Net +1
“We started with the Asian Fried Calamari and the Mussels Coconut Tawa Fry, both of which were cooked to perfection, bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors.”
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“We started with the Asian Fried Calamari and the Mussels Coconut Tawa Fry, both of which were cooked to perfection, bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors.”September 2025
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Beef paratha roll Net +1
“So delicious food with perfect ambience try beef paratha roll sooo good and fresh milk is soo awesome with with good customer service are soo good friendly quick response almost 1 year my daily routine this branch”
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“So delicious food with perfect ambience try beef paratha roll sooo good and fresh milk is soo awesome with with good customer service are soo good friendly quick response almost 1 year my daily routine this branch”October 2025
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Butter naan Net +1
“I tried the butter naan and sabji . I finished our whole plates and were so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”
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“I tried the butter naan and sabji . I finished our whole plates and were so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”August 2024
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Chemmeen thawa fry Net +1
“"Had meals at your restaurant yesterday and it felt just like home food. The Chemmeen Thawa Fry was the perfect combo — absolutely loved it! Service was excellent and the manager + staff were super friendly. We really enjoyed our time. Most highly recommended restaurant!”
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“"Had meals at your restaurant yesterday and it felt just like home food. The Chemmeen Thawa Fry was the perfect combo — absolutely loved it! Service was excellent and the manager + staff were super friendly. We really enjoyed our time. Most highly recommended restaurant!”June 2026
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Chicken lollipop Net +1
“We had biriyani and chicken lollipop... Taste was really good and seating is good”
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Review excerpts
“We had biriyani and chicken lollipop... Taste was really good and seating is good”August 2025
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Dynamite prawns Net +1
“The Hamour Tawa Fry was another highlight, with the fish being incredibly tender and succulent, and the Dynamite Prawns offered a delightful kick that was both spicy and savory.”
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“The Hamour Tawa Fry was another highlight, with the fish being incredibly tender and succulent, and the Dynamite Prawns offered a delightful kick that was both spicy and savory.”September 2025
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Fish mango curry Net +1
“We do dinner from green land restaurant,their south indian choice was outstanding,we try fish mango curry and thattukada ckn fry both food are nice we tried fish mango curry from many restaurants but here the taste is so different,very nice experience”
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Review excerpts
“We do dinner from green land restaurant,their south indian choice was outstanding,we try fish mango curry and thattukada ckn fry both food are nice we tried fish mango curry from many restaurants but here the taste is so different,very nice experience”March 2025
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Fresh milk Net +1
“So delicious food with perfect ambience try beef paratha roll sooo good and fresh milk is soo awesome with with good customer service are soo good friendly quick response almost 1 year my daily routine this branch”
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Review excerpts
“So delicious food with perfect ambience try beef paratha roll sooo good and fresh milk is soo awesome with with good customer service are soo good friendly quick response almost 1 year my daily routine this branch”October 2025
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Hamour tawa fry Net +1
“The Hamour Tawa Fry was another highlight, with the fish being incredibly tender and succulent, and the Dynamite Prawns offered a delightful kick that was both spicy and savory.”
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Review excerpts
“The Hamour Tawa Fry was another highlight, with the fish being incredibly tender and succulent, and the Dynamite Prawns offered a delightful kick that was both spicy and savory.”September 2025
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Kerala porotta Net +1
“The Fish Tawa Fry with Kerala Porotta was delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The Fish Tawa Fry with Kerala Porotta was delicious.”July 2026
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Malai chicken charcoal Net +1
“The Malai Chicken Charcoal (a new off-menu dish) was rich, creamy, and full of smoky flavor—definitely a must-try.”
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“The Malai Chicken Charcoal (a new off-menu dish) was rich, creamy, and full of smoky flavor—definitely a must-try.”April 2026
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Mango falooda Net +1
“The Mango Falooda was a refreshing and delicious end to our meal, and the Tender Coconut Pudding was simply heavenly—a light and creamy treat that was the perfect palate cleanser.”
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“The Mango Falooda was a refreshing and delicious end to our meal, and the Tender Coconut Pudding was simply heavenly—a light and creamy treat that was the perfect palate cleanser.”September 2025
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Mussels coconut tawa fry Net +1
“We started with the Asian Fried Calamari and the Mussels Coconut Tawa Fry, both of which were cooked to perfection, bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We started with the Asian Fried Calamari and the Mussels Coconut Tawa Fry, both of which were cooked to perfection, bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors.”September 2025
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Puttu chicken biriyani Net +1
“I personally would really recommend Puttu Chicken Biriyani,Appam Chicken manchurian,”
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Review excerpts
“I personally would really recommend Puttu Chicken Biriyani,Appam Chicken manchurian,”September 2025
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Tender coconut pudding Net +1
“The Mango Falooda was a refreshing and delicious end to our meal, and the Tender Coconut Pudding was simply heavenly—a light and creamy treat that was the perfect palate cleanser.”
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Review excerpts
“The Mango Falooda was a refreshing and delicious end to our meal, and the Tender Coconut Pudding was simply heavenly—a light and creamy treat that was the perfect palate cleanser.”September 2025
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Thattukada ckn fry Net +1
“We do dinner from green land restaurant,their south indian choice was outstanding,we try fish mango curry and thattukada ckn fry both food are nice we tried fish mango curry from many restaurants but here the taste is so different,very nice experience”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We do dinner from green land restaurant,their south indian choice was outstanding,we try fish mango curry and thattukada ckn fry both food are nice we tried fish mango curry from many restaurants but here the taste is so different,very nice experience”March 2025
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Unlimited 10aed veg thali Net +1
“Their unlimited 10aed veg thali is very budget friendly for all with variety and quality.”
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Review excerpts
“Their unlimited 10aed veg thali is very budget friendly for all with variety and quality.”May 2026
What to Avoid (5)
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Beef biryanis Net −1
“Easily one of the worst beef biryanis I’ve had in Dubai. Highly recommend not to eat or order from there”
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Critical review excerpts
“Easily one of the worst beef biryanis I’ve had in Dubai. Highly recommend not to eat or order from there”January 2026
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Beef curry Net −1
“Yesterday I ordered a beef curry from Green Land. They delivered me the worst beef curry with full of WASTE pieces of beef. Was not edible. Also changed 20 AED . Not even with for 5 dirham.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday I ordered a beef curry from Green Land. They delivered me the worst beef curry with full of WASTE pieces of beef. Was not edible. Also changed 20 AED . Not even with for 5 dirham.”February 2026
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Chicken biryani Net −1
“I recently tried the chicken biryani from Green Land Barsha after seeing the positive review from Shajad Kabir and his team. Unfortunately, my experience was completely different. The biryani had no flavour at all—bland, disappointing, and nowhere near the standard you would expect.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I recently tried the chicken biryani from Green Land Barsha after seeing the positive review from Shajad Kabir and his team. Unfortunately, my experience was completely different. The biryani had no flavour at all—bland, disappointing, and nowhere near the standard you would expect.”December 2025
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Chicken thattukada special fry Net −1
“I also ordered the Chicken Thattukada Special Fry, which was even worse. It was coated heavily with flour and maida, with barely any actual chicken inside. It felt more like eating fried maida than a chicken dish.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I also ordered the Chicken Thattukada Special Fry, which was even worse. It was coated heavily with flour and maida, with barely any actual chicken inside. It felt more like eating fried maida than a chicken dish.”December 2025
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Dum biryani Net −1
“WE ARE SO DISAPPOINTED WITH THE EXPERIENCE WE HAD FOR THE DUM BIRYANI , IT WAS VERY SALTY, EVEN ANIMALS CANNOT EAT SUCH FOOD FULL OF SALT, YOU NEED TO TRAIN PROPER COOK WHO COOKS FOOD FOR HUMAN BEINGS AND YOU DO NOT PLAY WITH YOUR OWN SALTY TASTE BUDS.”
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Critical review excerpts
“WE ARE SO DISAPPOINTED WITH THE EXPERIENCE WE HAD FOR THE DUM BIRYANI , IT WAS VERY SALTY, EVEN ANIMALS CANNOT EAT SUCH FOOD FULL OF SALT, YOU NEED TO TRAIN PROPER COOK WHO COOKS FOOD FOR HUMAN BEINGS AND YOU DO NOT PLAY WITH YOUR OWN SALTY TASTE BUDS.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check doneness. Check that chicken or fish is fully cooked before eating, given reports of undercooked portions and weak follow-up.
Allow time. Build in extra time for takeaway or busy visits; one reviewer waited 50 minutes for just three items.
Confirm delivery. Double-check room or delivery details and timing before ordering, as reviews report both misdelivery and long delays.
Try thali. Ask about the unlimited vegetarian thali if you want a filling, low-cost meal with several components.
Check chai. If you are going specifically for fresh milk chai, confirm availability first; it was unavailable on one evening visit.
Use RTA parking. For dine-in, one reviewer reported plenty of RTA parking nearby.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha - Dubai
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food safety
A reviewer reported undercooked chicken with visible blood, while another reported undercooked fish at breakfast.
Slow service
Several reviews describe delayed orders, including a takeaway wait of 50 minutes for three items and a reported one-hour-plus delay.
Delivery delays
Delivery timing is inconsistent; one order reportedly took more than 1 hour and 20 minutes and arrived spilled.
Biryani inconsistency
Biryani reviews vary sharply: some praise it, while others describe dum biryani as extremely salty and beef biryani as poor.
Loud music
One reviewer found the music too loud for phone use or normal conversation.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10aed
unlimited veg thali
“Their unlimited 10aed veg thali is very budget friendly for all with variety and quality”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Green Land Restaurant in Al Barsha is a casual spot for Indian and South Indian food, with enough variety to cover a quick tea break, breakfast or a fuller dinner. Reviews specifically mention biryani, Fish Tawa Fry with Kerala Porotta, Chemmeen Thawa Fry, fish mango curry and an unlimited vegetarian thali. Tea and fresh snacks are another draw, while takeaway packaging has been praised.
The better experiences describe tasty food, homely meals, clean seating and prompt service. Some diners also liked the relaxed atmosphere and reported plenty of RTA parking, making the restaurant convenient for a casual stop. The menu’s Kerala-influenced dishes are where the reviews become most specific and useful, particularly the fish options and porotta-based meals.
There is a clear service and quality caveat. Other customers reported being ignored, waiting 50 minutes for takeaway, or waiting over 1 hour and 20 minutes for delivery, sometimes with food spilled. Food feedback is similarly uneven: reviewers mentioned undercooked chicken and fish, and one found dum biryani extremely salty.
Biryani is praised by some and criticised by others, so first-time diners may want to ask about preparation and allow extra time. If fresh milk chai is your main reason for visiting, check availability before setting out.