Dum biryani
The dum biryani has earned repeat orders from a nearby worker who says it is worth every penny.
Island Restaurant Br
Al Garhoud
Island Restaurant is a fast-food spot in Al Garhoud serving Indian and Kerala-style dishes, from dum biryani to breakfast snacks and tea. It is worth considering for a quick local meal or takeaway, especially if you enjoy biryani, karak and over-the-counter snacks.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
233 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Karak snacks
Karak and takeaway snacks stand out, particularly the chicken roll and chicken puff.
Cooperative staff
Several reviews describe the service team as welcoming, attentive and cooperative.
Tea quality
Fresh-milk tea is a reliable pick for a quick break, with one reviewer specifically praising it.
Kerala dishes
A reviewer seeking regional food praised the Kerala cooking and charcoal dish.
Office lunch
Its location among office buildings and schools makes it a practical nearby meal stop, with one review praising prompt busy-hour service.
What to Eat at Island Restaurant Br 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 Island Restaurant Br, 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 Island Restaurant Br, 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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Beef biriyani Net +1
“My family ordered beef biriyani in Ramadan for an iftar party, its that yum and homely touched.would trongly recomend for party orders also their mango falooda is one of my fav.”
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“My family ordered beef biriyani in Ramadan for an iftar party, its that yum and homely touched.would trongly recomend for party orders also their mango falooda is one of my fav.”May 2022
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Biryani Net +1
“I work nearby the restaurant and I always order biryani from them. Their biryani is awesome. I always order the dum biryani and it is worth every penny.”
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“I work nearby the restaurant and I always order biryani from them. Their biryani is awesome. I always order the dum biryani and it is worth every penny.”June 2024
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Chicken beryani Net +1
“We tried chicken & king fish beryani and I really like the meals. Parata break is normal & dal as well. Price little bit high. Needs to renovate the fit-out and create new better atmosphere.”
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“We tried chicken & king fish beryani and I really like the meals. Parata break is normal & dal as well. Price little bit high. Needs to renovate the fit-out and create new better atmosphere.”January 2023
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Chicken puff Net +1
“The chicken Roll, chicken puff were really good.”
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“The chicken Roll, chicken puff were really good.”June 2025
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Chicken roll Net +1
“The chicken Roll, chicken puff were really good.”
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“The chicken Roll, chicken puff were really good.”June 2025
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Chicken tawa biryani Net +1
“Wide variety of Indian, Chinese, and Arabic dishes. Serving snacks, juices, coffee, and tea as well for a quick bite. Daily lunch menu has various options. Chicken Tawa Biryani was delicious. Staff is very kind and helpful too!”
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“Wide variety of Indian, Chinese, and Arabic dishes. Serving snacks, juices, coffee, and tea as well for a quick bite. Daily lunch menu has various options. Chicken Tawa Biryani was delicious. Staff is very kind and helpful too!”April 2021
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Dal tadka Net +1
“They deleiver food to the vicinity and comes within reasonable time. Best place near my office to drink tea and their dal tadka is very tasty.”
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“They deleiver food to the vicinity and comes within reasonable time. Best place near my office to drink tea and their dal tadka is very tasty.”July 2023
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Dum biryani Net +1
“I work nearby the restaurant and I always order biryani from them. Their biryani is awesome. I always order the dum biryani and it is worth every penny.”
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“I work nearby the restaurant and I always order biryani from them. Their biryani is awesome. I always order the dum biryani and it is worth every penny.”June 2024
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Fried fish Net +1
“You should try fried fish with tandoori bread. Deadly combination.”
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“You should try fried fish with tandoori bread. Deadly combination.”March 2020
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King fish beryani Net +1
“We tried chicken & king fish beryani and I really like the meals. Parata break is normal & dal as well. Price little bit high. Needs to renovate the fit-out and create new better atmosphere.”
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“We tried chicken & king fish beryani and I really like the meals. Parata break is normal & dal as well. Price little bit high. Needs to renovate the fit-out and create new better atmosphere.”January 2023
Honorable mentions (6)
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Mango falooda Net +1
“My family ordered beef biriyani in Ramadan for an iftar party, its that yum and homely touched.would trongly recomend for party orders also their mango falooda is one of my fav.”
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“My family ordered beef biriyani in Ramadan for an iftar party, its that yum and homely touched.would trongly recomend for party orders also their mango falooda is one of my fav.”May 2022
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Parotha omelett Net +1
“It’s a wonderful cafeteria serving tasty food, specially I have tasted their Parotha omelett, and other snacks and of course their Tea☕️”
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“It’s a wonderful cafeteria serving tasty food, specially I have tasted their Parotha omelett, and other snacks and of course their Tea☕️”April 2021
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Tandoori bread Net +1
“You should try fried fish with tandoori bread. Deadly combination.”
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“You should try fried fish with tandoori bread. Deadly combination.”March 2020
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Dal Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We tried chicken & king fish beryani and I really like the meals. Parata break is normal & dal as well. Price little bit high. Needs to renovate the fit-out and create new better atmosphere.”
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Egg sandwich with chapati Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“They have good mango juice but bad taste paratha and too bitter keema which seems not fresh … The egg sandwich with Chapati was ok.”
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Parata break Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We tried chicken & king fish beryani and I really like the meals. Parata break is normal & dal as well. Price little bit high. Needs to renovate the fit-out and create new better atmosphere.”
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Drinks 2
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Karak Net +1
“Superlative Karak.”
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“Superlative Karak.”June 2025
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Mango juice Net +1
“They have good mango juice but bad taste paratha and too bitter keema which seems not fresh … The egg sandwich with Chapati was ok.”
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“They have good mango juice but bad taste paratha and too bitter keema which seems not fresh … The egg sandwich with Chapati was ok.”May 2026
What to Avoid (6)
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Dosa Net −1
“I ordered dosa yesterday they gave dosa only without chutney today I ordered dosa again with chutney but chutney was spoiled .Really disappointed”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered dosa yesterday they gave dosa only without chutney today I ordered dosa again with chutney but chutney was spoiled .Really disappointed”November 2024
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Keema Net −1
“They have good mango juice but bad taste paratha and too bitter keema which seems not fresh … The egg sandwich with Chapati was ok.”
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“They have good mango juice but bad taste paratha and too bitter keema which seems not fresh … The egg sandwich with Chapati was ok.”May 2026
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Masala dosas Net −1
“I have ordered 15 Masala dosas today 6th April. The chetney was spoiled and the taste is very bad. quantity of the coconut chetney is less.”
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“I have ordered 15 Masala dosas today 6th April. The chetney was spoiled and the taste is very bad. quantity of the coconut chetney is less.”April 2025
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Paratha Net −1
“They have good mango juice but bad taste paratha and too bitter keema which seems not fresh … The egg sandwich with Chapati was ok.”
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Critical review excerpts
“They have good mango juice but bad taste paratha and too bitter keema which seems not fresh … The egg sandwich with Chapati was ok.”May 2026
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Sadhya Net −1
“Worst Sadhya ever I ate in this restaurant They don’t know how to make Sadhya and very expensive and arrogant staff Pls learn how to handle customers”
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“Worst Sadhya ever I ate in this restaurant They don’t know how to make Sadhya and very expensive and arrogant staff Pls learn how to handle customers”September 2024
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Spoiled beef special curry Net −1
“The one who took the order told it's with fresh beef .I bought the food, Spoiled beef special curry was delivered.Sorry never more order from this restaurant. Spending money for the spoiled food”
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“The one who took the order told it's with fresh beef .I bought the food, Spoiled beef special curry was delivered.Sorry never more order from this restaurant. Spending money for the spoiled food”April 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm delivery. If timing matters, confirm delivery before ordering: one order only five minutes away took two hours.
Check prices. Ask for the current price before paying because one review reports that the menu had not been updated.
Try karak. For a quick stop, consider karak with a takeaway chicken roll or chicken puff.
Check chutney. If ordering dosa, confirm the chutney is included and fresh before leaving with the order.
Allow time. Allow extra preparation time for dine-in or pickup; one customer waited 15 minutes after arriving for a pre-ordered meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor, RAK Bank Building, Opp. Al Khaleej School
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow delivery
Delivery delays are a repeated concern, including nearby orders taking one to two hours.
Order handling
Customers report missed orders, repeated follow-ups and calls going unanswered.
Chutney quality
Dosa orders have included missing or spoiled chutney; one 15-dosa order was reportedly discarded.
Price confusion
One customer says the printed menu was outdated while the restaurant charged newer prices.
Cramped seating
The dining area is described as small, noisy and uncomfortable for longer visits.
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The Bottom Line
Island Restaurant is a local fast-food stop in Al Garhoud where customers come for Indian and Kerala-style meals, breakfast and quick refreshments. The clearest strengths are the dum biryani, karak and takeaway snacks: one regular says the dum biryani is worth every penny, while another singles out the chicken roll and chicken puff. Tea is another easy choice, with fresh-milk tea and well-packed takeaway tea mentioned positively.
Reviews also praise cooperative staff, and one customer describes prompt, courteous service during the busy lunch period. The menu has included Kerala food, charcoal dishes, dosas, paratha-based breakfasts and a broad Indian selection. The main caution is ordering by delivery.
Several customers describe waits of an hour or more, including a nearby order that took two hours and a breakfast order that never arrived. Order-taking and phone responsiveness are also inconsistent. If you are short on time, confirm the expected wait before ordering and consider pickup only if the preparation time is clear.
Prices attract mixed feedback, with some calling them reasonable and others saying they are high or not clearly reflected on the menu. Seating is small, noisy and better suited to a quick meal than a long stay. Dosa customers should check that the chutney is present and fresh.