Dosa Plate
Plain Dosa Roast is served with three types of chutneys, sambar and other Tamil Nadu-style accompaniments.
Idli restaurant
Dunes Village
Idli Restaurant is a South Indian restaurant in Dunes Village, with Tamil-style dishes for dine-in and takeaway. Reviews point to Plain Dosa Roast with chutneys and chicken meals as two of the more promising choices, while delivery timing is a serious consideration.
Reputation Score
3.0
★★★☆☆
366 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken Meals
One reviewer praised the chicken gravy, dhal, special rasam and potato fry in the chicken meals.
Friendly Staff
Some diners describe the staff as friendly and helpful, particularly when the restaurant is not crowded.
South Indian Food
Reviews describe the restaurant as serving basic South Indian and Chettinad food, including a well-liked Chicken 65.
What to Eat at Idli 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 Idli 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Idli restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Bismi biryani Net +1
“Ya I really appreciate it because the for was good there have some special combo's also south Tamil Nadu traditional seeragasamba biryani available here that's called there bismi biryani mutton chicken varieties awesome really great”
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“Ya I really appreciate it because the for was good there have some special combo's also south Tamil Nadu traditional seeragasamba biryani available here that's called there bismi biryani mutton chicken varieties awesome really great”January 2021
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Bun parrota Net +1
“Bun Parrota - 4 star”
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“Bun Parrota - 4 star”July 2021
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Chicken meals Net +1
“Chicken Meals*: The chicken gravy was fantastic, with a rich and savory taste. The dhal was excellent, and the special rasam was a real treat for South Indian cuisine lovers. The potato fry, which included karela, was a creative twist that added a wonderful flavor.”
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“Chicken Meals*: The chicken gravy was fantastic, with a rich and savory taste. The dhal was excellent, and the special rasam was a real treat for South Indian cuisine lovers. The potato fry, which included karela, was a creative twist that added a wonderful flavor.”September 2024
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Curd rice Net +1
“Curd Rice: This dish was prepared exceptionally well. The flavor was unique and delightful, something you don’t often find in restaurants. The quality and taste were outstanding.”
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“Curd Rice: This dish was prepared exceptionally well. The flavor was unique and delightful, something you don’t often find in restaurants. The quality and taste were outstanding.”September 2024
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Dhal Net +1
“The dhal was excellent, and the special rasam was a real treat for South Indian cuisine lovers.”
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“The dhal was excellent, and the special rasam was a real treat for South Indian cuisine lovers.”September 2024
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Dosa Net +1
“Dosa + Vada + Chutney's and Loved It!”
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“Dosa + Vada + Chutney's and Loved It!”September 2024
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Methu vadai Net +1
“Methu vadai - 5 star”
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“Methu vadai - 5 star”July 2021
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Mutton paya Net +1
“If you are fan of Mutton Paya this is the resturant you're searching in Dubai. I ate Mutton Paya- My rating is 5 Star”
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“If you are fan of Mutton Paya this is the resturant you're searching in Dubai. I ate Mutton Paya- My rating is 5 Star”July 2021
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Plain dosa roast Net +1
“Food: I especially enjoyed the Plain Dosa Roast with three types of chutneys.”
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“Food: I especially enjoyed the Plain Dosa Roast with three types of chutneys.”September 2024
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Special rasam Net +1
“The dhal was excellent, and the special rasam was a real treat for South Indian cuisine lovers.”
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“The dhal was excellent, and the special rasam was a real treat for South Indian cuisine lovers.”September 2024
Honorable mentions (3)
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Veg meals Net +1
“Food of the taste is good, today I had a veg meals. Start with pulzi kulambu, the taste is amazing.”
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“Food of the taste is good, today I had a veg meals. Start with pulzi kulambu, the taste is amazing.”July 2024
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Chicken 65 Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Good basic restaurant serving South Indian/ chettinad food. Chicken 65 is good.”
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“Good basic restaurant serving South Indian/ chettinad food. Chicken 65 is good.”August 2023
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Idly Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Idly initially good customer service and taste also good but nowadays too much delay in service and parcel takes more time , recently I had a Dine in experience both the waiter was lothogic and playing not caring the customers .Kind Advice to the owners please take intiative to control the practice otherwise you will loose the customers. Thank you”
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“Idly initially good customer service and taste also good but nowadays too much delay in service and parcel takes more time , recently I had a Dine in experience both the waiter was lothogic and playing not caring the customers .Kind Advice to the owners please take intiative to control the practice otherwise you will loose the customers. Thank you”May 2022
What to Avoid (9)
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Fish fry Net −1
“I ordered a meal and fish fry.... I waited 40 minutes for fish fry... Frozen expired fish with full of maida on top..... Literally I was about to vomit..... No hospitality Rude peaple Bad food Waist of money Bad choice for ritaj community”
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“I ordered a meal and fish fry.... I waited 40 minutes for fish fry... Frozen expired fish with full of maida on top..... Literally I was about to vomit..... No hospitality Rude peaple Bad food Waist of money Bad choice for ritaj community”March 2023
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Mutton briyani Net −1
“i order mutton briyani. too spicy. after eating i am going washroom frequently. need to improve the taste.”
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“i order mutton briyani. too spicy. after eating i am going washroom frequently. need to improve the taste.”January 2022
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Mutton chukka Net −1
“But today we have ordered mutton chukka which they given was different spoiled and smell meat which is expired don't take non veg in this restaurant they delivered expired one”
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“But today we have ordered mutton chukka which they given was different spoiled and smell meat which is expired don't take non veg in this restaurant they delivered expired one”March 2021
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Mutton soup Net −1
“Worst mutton soup I have ever had in my life. The name doesn't suit the idli they serve..poor quality of food...high time to improve..”
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“Worst mutton soup I have ever had in my life. The name doesn't suit the idli they serve..poor quality of food...high time to improve..”May 2022
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Prawn fry Net −1
“Worst chicken biriyani i ever had looks like they added color in rice and there is no masala in prawn fry they added color and flour i get full disappointment”
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“Worst chicken biriyani i ever had looks like they added color in rice and there is no masala in prawn fry they added color and flour i get full disappointment”September 2024
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Sambar Net −1
“And some times if food curry like sambar is less then you guys are adding hot water and giving to customers its not a good thing”
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Critical review excerpts
“And some times if food curry like sambar is less then you guys are adding hot water and giving to customers its not a good thing”August 2020
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Veg thali Net −1
“Hi todays food veg thali was so pathetic. Can’t say. Before I called 2 times it was somehow good so I called today.”
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“Hi todays food veg thali was so pathetic. Can’t say. Before I called 2 times it was somehow good so I called today.”July 2020
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Biriyani Net −2
“Started monthly mess this month, very bad food..if I call them what we deliver you must eat..Friday biriyani supplies coloured rice only...chicken piece like a prawns....very very baad..last 15 years in UAE experience this food very very bad...”
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“Started monthly mess this month, very bad food..if I call them what we deliver you must eat..Friday biriyani supplies coloured rice only...chicken piece like a prawns....very very baad..last 15 years in UAE experience this food very very bad...”November 2021
“Worst Biryan in the world. They are taking the order but they are not delivering exact time .and not responding calls Also. Don’t go for this restaurant.”August 2023
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Chicken biryani Net −2
“One reached home we were shocked to see some meat pieces and bone in the biryani when I called the restaurant and told what was given how can meat pieces be found in chicken biryani when asked they say please adjust & very rude.we wasted or money & time. pathetic service and food be careful. . . .”
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Critical review excerpts
“One reached home we were shocked to see some meat pieces and bone in the biryani when I called the restaurant and told what was given how can meat pieces be found in chicken biryani when asked they say please adjust & very rude.we wasted or money & time. pathetic service and food be careful. . . .”August 2022
“Worst chicken biriyani i ever had looks like they added color in rice and there is no masala in prawn fry they added color and flour i get full disappointment”September 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. Try dining when it is not crowded; one reviewer says the restaurant can feel peaceful then.
Confirm Menu. Call ahead to check what is actually available for lunch, as one diner found only meals and chicken biryani offered.
Avoid Rush Delivery. Do not rely on a tight delivery schedule: several reviews report waits over two hours, including one over three hours.
Check Your Order. Verify takeaway contents before leaving; one customer received cabbage fried rice instead of egg fried rice.
Request Bill. Ask for a bill and check the total, after one diner reported repeated small overcharges at the cashier.
Try Classics. For a budget-friendly meal, one review specifically recommends the biryani or non-veg chicken meals rather than other items.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Arabian Orchard Complex D 1
Dubai Investment Park Second - Dunes Village, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Delays
Multiple reviewers report waits of two to three hours, even for nearby deliveries, and difficulty reaching the restaurant by phone.
Hygiene Concerns
A diner reported dirty plates and poor hygiene during a busy dinner service, while another alleged food-related illness.
Limited Availability
One customer found that lunch orders were restricted to meals and chicken biryani despite a broader online menu.
Order Errors
A takeaway order for egg fried rice reportedly arrived as cabbage fried rice instead.
Slow Service
Dine-in customers have reported waiting 40–50 minutes or longer without receiving their meals.
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The Bottom Line
Idli Restaurant is a small South Indian spot in Dunes Village where you can dine in or order Tamil-style food. The clearest positives are specific: one diner enjoyed the Plain Dosa Roast with three chutneys, while another praised the chicken meals for their chicken gravy, dhal, rasam and potato fry. Chicken 65, mutton paya and seeraga-samba-style Bismi biryani also appear in favourable reviews.
The experience is inconsistent, though. A few customers describe friendly staff, but many report poor hospitality, slow table service and delivery delays that stretch from 90 minutes to more than three hours. One reviewer waited from 11am to 5pm for a lunch parcel, and another received cabbage fried rice after ordering egg fried rice.
Hygiene is another concern: a dinner review mentions dirty plates and only one waiter handling both customers and cleaning. If you visit, going when it is not crowded may make the meal calmer, and it is worth confirming the lunch menu before ordering because one customer was told only meals and chicken biryani were available. For takeaway or delivery, check the order and timing carefully, and ask for a bill before leaving.