Indian Coffee House

Name: Indian Coffee House
Address: Al Rolla Street - 12 Al Rolla Rd, Al Raffa, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971545810016

Al Raffa

Indian restaurant Open now 0 545 810 016

Indian Coffee House is a casual Indian restaurant in Al Raffa with a nostalgic coffee-house feel. Reviews point visitors towards South Indian favourites such as crisp masala dosa and authentic filter coffee, alongside filling meals and snacks at generally reasonable prices.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

2,999 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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South Indian

Masala dosa, idli-vada, Kerala meals and other South Indian dishes are repeatedly praised for fresh, homely flavour.

Filter Coffee

The strong, aromatic filter coffee is a defining order, with one customer saying it retains the familiar Indian Coffee House taste.

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What to Eat at Indian Coffee House

These items at Indian Coffee House got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

Biryani Net +2

“Biryani is also good, so is South Indian.”
Chicken cheriyuli roast Net +2

“We had shap beef fry and chicken cheriyuli roast with some porotta all of them tasted well and their presentation of the dishes were also okee.”
Masala dosa Net +2

“For a complete experience, it’s better to visit during the evening or morning to enjoy the delicious masala dosas and other items.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Appam Net +1

“Excellent Indian food and authentic to south Indian palate. Good ambience. Helpful staff and customer service. Recommend Parotta, Appam, Chicken chatty curry, karikku (tender coconut) shake and putty ice cream.”
Appam n vegetable stue Net +1

“We had Appam n Vegetable stue. Mom was very impressed.”
Appams Net +1

“We came here for dinner, it’s a nice restaurant. We ordered charcoal chicken, prawn curry, chicken in soy sauce starter, vegetable curry, chicken biryani and appams. Everything was delicious but the spice level was high. Highly recommended. For people who love spicy food.”
Avial Net +1

“Food was really good, very homely and not overly heavy. Loved how everything tasted fresh and balanced. The sambar, avial, and thoran were all on point, and the payasam at the end just made it perfect.”
Charcoal chicken Net +1

“We came here for dinner, it’s a nice restaurant. We ordered charcoal chicken, prawn curry, chicken in soy sauce starter, vegetable curry, chicken biryani and appams. Everything was delicious but the spice level was high. Highly recommended. For people who love spicy food.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“We came here for dinner, it’s a nice restaurant. We ordered charcoal chicken, prawn curry, chicken in soy sauce starter, vegetable curry, chicken biryani and appams. Everything was delicious but the spice level was high. Highly recommended. For people who love spicy food.”
Chicken chatty curry Net +1

“Excellent Indian food and authentic to south Indian palate. Good ambience. Helpful staff and customer service. Recommend Parotta, Appam, Chicken chatty curry, karikku (tender coconut) shake and putty ice cream.”
Chicken in soy sauce starter Net +1

“We came here for dinner, it’s a nice restaurant. We ordered charcoal chicken, prawn curry, chicken in soy sauce starter, vegetable curry, chicken biryani and appams. Everything was delicious but the spice level was high. Highly recommended. For people who love spicy food.”
Chole bhature Net +1

“Chole Bhature are just simply awesome.”
Dosas Net +1

“The food was outstanding fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. Their dosas were crisp and delicious, the chutneys tasted homemade, and the coffee was rich and aromatic. Every dish felt comforting and authentic, just like home-style South Indian cooking.”
Dry fruits faloodeh Net +1

“I wasn’t very hungry, so I only tried the Dry Fruits Faloodeh, and it was very tasty. Even though I didn’t like the ice-cream part because it tasted a bit cheap, it was still alright though.”
Dry manchurian Net +1

“Their vegetarian meals are fresh and delicious I ordered dry manchurian & noodles. Good Taste I recommend for a comforting, nostalgic experience! A must-visit spot!!!”
Idli-vada Net +1

“Their masala dosa, idli-vada, and Kerala-style meals are particularly noteworthy, while the biryani is aromatic and satisfying.”
Naan Net +1

“Tried the naan and Chicken Cheriyuli Roast, and it was easily one of the best I’ve had in the UAE. Highly recommended.”
Noodles Net +1

“Their vegetarian meals are fresh and delicious I ordered dry manchurian & noodles. Good Taste I recommend for a comforting, nostalgic experience! A must-visit spot!!!”
Palak khichdi Net +1

“I also try the palak khichdi which was just amazing and beyond my experience.”
Paratha Net +1

“The food was so good that you could practically eat the Paratha without any curry because it was so good!”
Parotta Net +1

“Excellent Indian food and authentic to south Indian palate. Good ambience. Helpful staff and customer service. Recommend Parotta, Appam, Chicken chatty curry, karikku (tender coconut) shake and putty ice cream.”
Payasam Net +1

“Food was really good, very homely and not overly heavy. Loved how everything tasted fresh and balanced. The sambar, avial, and thoran were all on point, and the payasam at the end just made it perfect.”
Porotta Net +1

“We had shap beef fry and chicken cheriyuli roast with some porotta all of them tasted well and their presentation of the dishes were also okee.”
Prawn curry Net +1

“We came here for dinner, it’s a nice restaurant. We ordered charcoal chicken, prawn curry, chicken in soy sauce starter, vegetable curry, chicken biryani and appams. Everything was delicious but the spice level was high. Highly recommended. For people who love spicy food.”
Putty ice cream Net +1

“Excellent Indian food and authentic to south Indian palate. Good ambience. Helpful staff and customer service. Recommend Parotta, Appam, Chicken chatty curry, karikku (tender coconut) shake and putty ice cream.”
Sadhya Net +1

“Ordered Sadhya for onam celebration in office.. really happy and satisfied with the food, everything was delicious and very neatly packaged.”
Sambar Net +1

“Food was really good, very homely and not overly heavy. Loved how everything tasted fresh and balanced. The sambar, avial, and thoran were all on point, and the payasam at the end just made it perfect.”
Sea food bucket combo Net +1

“Had a great time eating flavorsome food at this restaurant. Ambience and service is good. Don't miss their sea food bucket combo and their special meals for lunch.”
Shap beef fry Net +1

“We had shap beef fry and chicken cheriyuli roast with some porotta all of them tasted well and their presentation of the dishes were also okee.”
Thoran Net +1

“Food was really good, very homely and not overly heavy. Loved how everything tasted fresh and balanced. The sambar, avial, and thoran were all on point, and the payasam at the end just made it perfect.”
Vegetable curry Net +1

“We came here for dinner, it’s a nice restaurant. We ordered charcoal chicken, prawn curry, chicken in soy sauce starter, vegetable curry, chicken biryani and appams. Everything was delicious but the spice level was high. Highly recommended. For people who love spicy food.”
Vishu sadya Net +1

“Had Vishu Sadya at Indian Coffee House and honestly, it felt like a little piece of home. The banana leaf, the variety, the whole setup—it really brought that festive vibe. Food was really good, very homely and not overly heavy. Loved how everything tasted fresh and balanced. The sambar, avial, and thoran were all on point, and the payasam at the end just made it perfect. Even though it was quite busy, the service was decent and they handled the rush well. Overall, a comforting and satisfying Vishu meal. Definitely worth it if you’re craving a proper sadya. 🌼”

Drinks 5

Coffee Net +2

“Indian Coffee House in Dubai brings back nostalgic flavors with its delicious South Indian dishes and aromatic coffee.”
Strong and aromatic filter coffee Net +2

“You should try their filter coffee without any reason.”
Karak chai Net +1

“The karak chai ☕️ taste so good.”
Karikku (tender coconut) shake Net +1

“Excellent Indian food and authentic to south Indian palate. Good ambience. Helpful staff and customer service. Recommend Parotta, Appam, Chicken chatty curry, karikku (tender coconut) shake and putty ice cream.”
Strong chai Net +1

“The filter coffee and strong chai perfectly complete the experience, giving you that true Indian coffee house feel.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Butter pan masala Net −1

“I hope that clarifies all your questions I had ordered a butter pan masala, but to my surprise, it came here which looked like chicken curry.”
Hyderabad biriyani Net −1

“They should probably get a better cook for hyderabad biriyani”
Idli Net −1

“I got 2 idlis for AED 8. Until 2 months ago the restaurant would give 3 idlis with 3 chutneys and sambar for AED 8 and now just this 2 below average idlis and just a sambar and chutney. I called them and they just said it was over and we giving from snacks counter.”
Mango fish curry Net −1

“I'm regularly use to order mango fish curry but now they using old fish (spoiled ) fish..I lost my appetite..very bad ..I waited almost 1hrs for the food at last I got spoiled food.”
Momos Net −1

“moreover they took 35 min to serve noodles momos and fried rice .even I too work in hospitality feild I know food takes how much time it should not exceed more than 20 to 25 min .asked for schezwan sauce gave after 7 min .very poor customer service .momos taste was worst and sauce is also worst one .never recommend here anyone especially who is frst time here”
Seekh kebab Net −1

“One request to the restaurant, please work more on your kebabs. The seekh kebab is a big-time flop.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose South. For the safest bet, focus on South Indian dishes; a reviewer specifically says that is where the restaurant is worth trying.

Try Coffee. Order the filter coffee if you want the signature coffee-house experience; a customer says its taste matches the Indian original.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Rolla Street - 12 Al Rolla Rd

Al Raffa, Dubai

0 545 810 016

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

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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

Several customers report long waits, including one meal that took almost an hour and another order delayed by 35 minutes.

Meal Quality

One regular customer felt the Kerala meals had lost their earlier homemade taste, especially in the side dishes.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 8

2 idlis

“I got 2 idlis for AED 8”

Google review · June 2026

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The Bottom Line

Indian Coffee House in Al Raffa is a casual, nostalgic Indian restaurant with a strong South Indian focus. The practical shortlist starts with masala dosa, appam, Kerala-style meals and filter coffee; reviews also mention snacks, biryani and chole bhature. It is described as open 24/7, so it suits an early breakfast, late-night meal or quick coffee break.

The filter coffee is one of the clearest draws, with a customer saying it has the same slightly spicy taste associated with Indian Coffee House in India. South Indian dishes such as dosa, idli-vada and appam receive more consistent praise than the North Indian selection. Seasonal meals are another highlight: Vishu Sadya was served on a banana leaf with sambar, avial, thoran and payasam, while an Onam Sadhya order was neatly packaged.

The setting is simple, clean and calm, and the spacious indoor section can work for family gatherings. 5 hours. Service can slow sharply when busy, however, and recent complaints include a drop in Kerala meal quality, a spoiled fish-curry order and reduced idli portions.

Check timing, freshness and spice level when ordering.