Kerala meals
Reviewers specifically praise the Kerala-style meals, including curries and the cuppa with meen curry combination.
GREEN LAND RESTAURANT - AL FAHIDI
Bur Dubai
Green Land Restaurant is a casual Kerala and South Indian-style restaurant in Bur Dubai, with indoor and outdoor seating and a broad menu. Reviews make it worth considering for Kerala meals, grilled chicken and charcoal dishes, especially if you want a budget-friendly meal near the metro.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
1,109 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled dishes
Grilled chicken, charcoal and tandoori items receive some of the clearest food praise in the reviews.
Metro access
The restaurant is described as being directly above the underground Sharaf DG metro station, making it convenient for a quick stop.
Outdoor seating
There is seating both outside and inside, and reviewers particularly enjoyed the outdoor area.
Budget pricing
Several reviews describe the food as affordable or budget friendly, with one diner calling it a convenient family-and-friends spot.
Complimentary extras
One dine-in review says a king fish order came with complimentary chicken soup and a salad plate.
What to Eat at GREEN LAND RESTAURANT - AL FAHIDI 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 FAHIDI, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of GREEN LAND RESTAURANT - AL FAHIDI, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Biryani Net +1
“The food quality is impressive for the price. Their biryani is flavorful, kebabs are juicy, and curries are well-spiced without being too overpowering.”
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“The food quality is impressive for the price. Their biryani is flavorful, kebabs are juicy, and curries are well-spiced without being too overpowering.”March 2025
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Butter naan Net +1
“The tandoori roti and butter naan pair well with their rich and creamy gravies.”
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“The tandoori roti and butter naan pair well with their rich and creamy gravies.”March 2025
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Chatting peratt Net +1
“My first time here at GreenLand I tried Sadya, Chatting Peratt and PothiNichoru. Very convenient with friendly sraff "Amal" and tried tasty foods. Definitely a come back place with friends and families.”
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“My first time here at GreenLand I tried Sadya, Chatting Peratt and PothiNichoru. Very convenient with friendly sraff "Amal" and tried tasty foods. Definitely a come back place with friends and families.”February 2026
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Chicken charcoal Net +1
“Perfect Grilled Chicken and Chicken Charcoal in a convenient outdoor sitting area. Also, ordered Shawarma but not that best, can improve more.”
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“Perfect Grilled Chicken and Chicken Charcoal in a convenient outdoor sitting area. Also, ordered Shawarma but not that best, can improve more.”January 2023
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Chicken shabu curry Net +1
“I'd recommend Chicken Shabu Curry and flatbread they are delicious. Best dish in my week in Dubai (local areas).”
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“I'd recommend Chicken Shabu Curry and flatbread they are delicious. Best dish in my week in Dubai (local areas).”December 2022
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Corn soup Net +1
“I had a very delicious meal lunch corn soup and amazing tea .”
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“I had a very delicious meal lunch corn soup and amazing tea .”September 2024
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Perfect Grilled Chicken and Chicken Charcoal in a convenient outdoor sitting area. Also, ordered Shawarma but not that best, can improve more.”
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“Perfect Grilled Chicken and Chicken Charcoal in a convenient outdoor sitting area. Also, ordered Shawarma but not that best, can improve more.”January 2023
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Kerela meal Net +1
“Just had the pleasure of enjoying kerela meal at greenland alfahadi. The food was absolutely amazing, with all the curries being exceptionally tasty!”
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“Just had the pleasure of enjoying kerela meal at greenland alfahadi. The food was absolutely amazing, with all the curries being exceptionally tasty!”April 2026
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King fish fry/grill Net +1
“I sat inside and my order was a King fish fry/grill and a Vanilla shake. I was served a complimentary chicken soup bowl and a salad plate. I admire this. It tasted very nice. The fish fillet was grilled well but was much too thin for my expectation.”
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“I sat inside and my order was a King fish fry/grill and a Vanilla shake. I was served a complimentary chicken soup bowl and a salad plate. I admire this. It tasted very nice. The fish fillet was grilled well but was much too thin for my expectation.”July 2026
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Meen curry Net +1
“Cuppa and meen curry combination is really good and tasty.”
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“Cuppa and meen curry combination is really good and tasty.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (8)
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Mix fried rice Net +1
“I ordered veg biryani & mix fried Rice & some desert the food was delicious & fresh highly recommend & Abdul Rasak he provid, served he have good hospitality & so kind person.”
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“I ordered veg biryani & mix fried Rice & some desert the food was delicious & fresh highly recommend & Abdul Rasak he provid, served he have good hospitality & so kind person.”February 2026
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Mixed grill platter Net +1
“If you’re a fan of grilled items, their mixed grill platter is a must-try.”
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“If you’re a fan of grilled items, their mixed grill platter is a must-try.”March 2025
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Pothinichoru Net +1
“My first time here at GreenLand I tried Sadya, Chatting Peratt and PothiNichoru. Very convenient with friendly sraff "Amal" and tried tasty foods. Definitely a come back place with friends and families.”
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“My first time here at GreenLand I tried Sadya, Chatting Peratt and PothiNichoru. Very convenient with friendly sraff "Amal" and tried tasty foods. Definitely a come back place with friends and families.”February 2026
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Sadhya Net +1
“For 10.50 drh egg burji I ordered 3drh for 2 roti ,the burji came like this exactly,with very less quantity,and the roti not even baked ,it’s hard like kachha atta i think( instead roti one )very worst experience their sadhya was good once I ordered but this one never expected,please I know your running a restaurant might be busy with customers but do value others money you know it’s really hard to make money in uae why this scam it won’t benefit you guys”
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“For 10.50 drh egg burji I ordered 3drh for 2 roti ,the burji came like this exactly,with very less quantity,and the roti not even baked ,it’s hard like kachha atta i think( instead roti one )very worst experience their sadhya was good once I ordered but this one never expected,please I know your running a restaurant might be busy with customers but do value others money you know it’s really hard to make money in uae why this scam it won’t benefit you guys”August 2025
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Sadya Net +1
“My first time here at GreenLand I tried Sadya, Chatting Peratt and PothiNichoru. Very convenient with friendly sraff "Amal" and tried tasty foods. Definitely a come back place with friends and families.”
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“My first time here at GreenLand I tried Sadya, Chatting Peratt and PothiNichoru. Very convenient with friendly sraff "Amal" and tried tasty foods. Definitely a come back place with friends and families.”February 2026
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Tandoori roti Net +1
“The tandoori roti and butter naan pair well with their rich and creamy gravies.”
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“The tandoori roti and butter naan pair well with their rich and creamy gravies.”March 2025
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Veg biryani Net +1
“I ordered veg biryani & mix fried Rice & some desert the food was delicious & fresh highly recommend & Abdul Rasak he provid, served he have good hospitality & so kind person.”
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“I ordered veg biryani & mix fried Rice & some desert the food was delicious & fresh highly recommend & Abdul Rasak he provid, served he have good hospitality & so kind person.”February 2026
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Thali Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Love thali every week want to eat but have to control weight too😁”
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“Love thali every week want to eat but have to control weight too😁”October 2025
Drinks 2
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Tea Net +2
“The staff name Mr. Harsh , at Greenland restaurant Sharf dg, were given best customer service , my experience is very nice and he is so quite and polite , well mannered and best customer service, food is also very yummy and tea 🫰 thank you green land restaurant Sharf dg burdubai”
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“The staff name Mr. Harsh , at Greenland restaurant Sharf dg, were given best customer service , my experience is very nice and he is so quite and polite , well mannered and best customer service, food is also very yummy and tea 🫰 thank you green land restaurant Sharf dg burdubai”May 2026
“I had a very delicious meal lunch corn soup and amazing tea . Tea is so good .Thanks for your amazing food .”September 2024
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Watermelon juice Net +1
“I ordered the chicken shawarma which had the option of combo to add watermelon juice.”
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“I ordered the chicken shawarma which had the option of combo to add watermelon juice.”October 2023
What to Avoid (8)
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Beef fry Net −1
“Delivery items are cheating. Half the box of beef fry was only onions and kept arguing without even seeing or listening to customer.”
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“Delivery items are cheating. Half the box of beef fry was only onions and kept arguing without even seeing or listening to customer.”August 2026
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Beef shappu fry Net −1
“Ordered beef shappu fry, appam, and puttu. The quantity was a joke for the price—borderline cheating. The gravy was horrible, completely tasteless and poorly prepared.”
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“Ordered beef shappu fry, appam, and puttu. The quantity was a joke for the price—borderline cheating. The gravy was horrible, completely tasteless and poorly prepared.”January 2026
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Burger Net −1
“Burger was not good, though its only 10.50 but still, what's inside the burger was a patty half cooked and ketchup, disappointed. Not good to recommend.”
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“Burger was not good, though its only 10.50 but still, what's inside the burger was a patty half cooked and ketchup, disappointed. Not good to recommend.”June 2026
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Chicken liver Net −1
“Last night we ordered for chicken liver and we got something with no salt and not cooked good. We told them and they took the dish and told that they cooked again. But no use. How can these people gave something without proper cooking.”
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“Last night we ordered for chicken liver and we got something with no salt and not cooked good. We told them and they took the dish and told that they cooked again. But no use. How can these people gave something without proper cooking.”October 2024
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Chicken shawarma Net −1
“Disappointing shawarma experience! Ordered the chicken shawarma expecting juicy meat and flavorful spices, but what I got was a soggy, cabbage-overloaded mess. The cabbage completely overpowered the taste of the meat, and the wrap was soggy from all the excess moisture. Definitely not worth the money. Maybe they should dial back on the cabbage next time? 🤢👎”
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Critical review excerpts
“Disappointing shawarma experience! Ordered the chicken shawarma expecting juicy meat and flavorful spices, but what I got was a soggy, cabbage-overloaded mess. The cabbage completely overpowered the taste of the meat, and the wrap was soggy from all the excess moisture. Definitely not worth the money. Maybe they should dial back on the cabbage next time? 🤢👎”September 2025
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Egg burji Net −1
“For 10.50 drh egg burji I ordered 3drh for 2 roti ,the burji came like this exactly,with very less quantity,and the roti not even baked ,it’s hard like kachha atta i think( instead roti one )very worst experience their sadhya was good once I ordered but this one never expected,please I know your running a restaurant might be busy with customers but do value others money you know it’s really hard to make money in uae why this scam it won’t benefit you guys”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“For 10.50 drh egg burji I ordered 3drh for 2 roti ,the burji came like this exactly,with very less quantity,and the roti not even baked ,it’s hard like kachha atta i think( instead roti one )very worst experience their sadhya was good once I ordered but this one never expected,please I know your running a restaurant might be busy with customers but do value others money you know it’s really hard to make money in uae why this scam it won’t benefit you guys”August 2025
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Full grill chicken Net −1
“We ordered a full grill chicken for 3 persons, but they served it in only 2 plates. When we politely requested to serve it in at least 1 plate or make it 3 plates, the staff refused and completely ignored us as customers. The food quality is not worth recommending, and the staff are not suitable for serving customers—they deal in a careless and unprofessional manner. On top of that, they did not provide enough mayonnaise or hummus.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered a full grill chicken for 3 persons, but they served it in only 2 plates. When we politely requested to serve it in at least 1 plate or make it 3 plates, the staff refused and completely ignored us as customers. The food quality is not worth recommending, and the staff are not suitable for serving customers—they deal in a careless and unprofessional manner. On top of that, they did not provide enough mayonnaise or hummus.”January 2026
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Prawns Net −1
“Prawns are worst they dont know how to cook..”
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“Prawns are worst they dont know how to cook..”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rushes. Consider visiting outside busy periods: one dated review says there is “always a long wait.”
Check the bill. Review the bill before paying and confirm advertised prices, after a customer reported being charged AED 11 for an item marked AED 10.
Check temperature. Ask for hot food and check it when served; a reviewer says a requested warm order still arrived cold.
Choose carefully. If you prefer grilled food, the reviews are more positive about tandoori and charcoal items than about some shawarma and curry orders.
Plan the visit
Practical details
105 Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, 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
Service inconsistency
Service feedback ranges from attentive and quick to ignored tables, rude replies and complaints about staff behavior.
Long waits
Multiple reviews mention slow service, including a reported one-hour wait for a fried rice and lollipop combo.
Uneven cooking
Reviews report undercooked or poorly prepared dishes, including a half-cooked burger patty and badly cooked prawns.
Portion concerns
Some customers felt portions did not match the price, including an AED 23 beef fry described as significantly smaller than expected.
Food-safety report
One reviewer attributed severe illness requiring a two-day hospital stay to shawarma; this is an individual customer report, not a verified finding.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 23
beef fry
“I ordered the beef fry for AED 23, but the portion size served was significantly smaller than expected”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Green Land Restaurant is a casual Kerala and South Indian-style spot in Bur Dubai, positioned just above the underground Sharaf DG metro station. You can dine indoors or outside, with the menu covering Kerala meals, biryani, grilled dishes and breakfast. The reviews are especially encouraging about charcoal and grilled chicken, while Kerala-style meals and the cuppa with meen curry combination also get specific praise.
Prices are generally described as budget friendly. One diner paid AED 37 for king fish fry/grill and a vanilla shake, with complimentary chicken soup and salad; another called a AED 10 chicken shawarma combo reasonable. That said, value is not consistent: customers have criticised small beef-fry portions, small quantities in other dishes and an egg burji order with hard, underbaked roti.
Service is the main thing to watch. Some diners found staff polite, attentive and quick, but others reported tables being ignored, delivery delays, cold food and rude responses. Delivery orders have drawn particularly sharp complaints, including missing system entries and late arrivals.
For a first visit, consider going outside peak periods, check the bill and confirm that hot food is actually hot when it reaches the table.