South Indian
Breakfast gets specific praise for idli and sambar, while reviewers also mention affordable South Indian dishes.
Jabal Al Maha Restaurant
Deira
Jabal Al Maha Restaurant is a Deira spot for South and North Indian food, with breakfast, charcoal dishes and fresh juices among the offerings customers mention most. It is worth considering for idli and sambar in the morning or a charcoal chicken meal, though delivery experiences vary.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
174 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Charcoal Chicken
Charcoal chicken is a recurring recommendation, including a grilled chicken masala plate served with milk kappa.
Fresh Food
One review describes the food as tasty and freshly made, with enough variety to keep service moving quickly.
Morning Service
Several breakfast visitors describe the morning team as friendly, helpful and prompt.
Reasonable Prices
Customers repeatedly describe the food as reasonably priced, including a review praising good food at a best price in Baraha.
Porotta Curry
Porotta with curry is a straightforward, positively reviewed choice.
What to Eat at Jabal Al Maha 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 Jabal Al Maha 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.
These items at Jabal Al Maha Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Baraha biriyani Net +1
“Good foood at best price in baraha biriyani is one of the best and thier service is very awesome❤️❤️”
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“Good foood at best price in baraha biriyani is one of the best and thier service is very awesome❤️❤️”December 2025
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Broasted chicken Net +1
“The broasted chicken is also a must—soft and tasty.”
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“The broasted chicken is also a must—soft and tasty.”September 2024
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“I Recommend to visit and try charcoal chicken and mango kulikki, there Signature Falak juice”
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“I Recommend to visit and try charcoal chicken and mango kulikki, there Signature Falak juice”July 2026
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Grilled chicken masala with milk kappa Net +1
“Today i was try grilled Chicken masala with milk kappa wow 🥰🥰This plate is a masterpiece! The perfectly roasted chicken is generously coated in a rich, spicy masala that bursts with traditional South Indian flavors. The entire meal is beautifully served on a banana leaf, adding that authentic touch, and the boiled quail egg hidden in the masala is a surprise bonus! The small plate of fresh cucumber and greens on the side provides a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors. 🔥 Flavor: 10/10 🍗 Chicken Texture: Perfectly crispy outside, moist inside 🍽️ Presentation: Rustic, appetizing, and traditional ✅ Verdict: A must-try for lovers of spicy South Indian cuisine. Truly soul-satisfying!”
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Review excerpts
“Today i was try grilled Chicken masala with milk kappa wow 🥰🥰This plate is a masterpiece! The perfectly roasted chicken is generously coated in a rich, spicy masala that bursts with traditional South Indian flavors. The entire meal is beautifully served on a banana leaf, adding that authentic touch, and the boiled quail egg hidden in the masala is a surprise bonus! The small plate of fresh cucumber and greens on the side provides a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors. 🔥 Flavor: 10/10 🍗 Chicken Texture: Perfectly crispy outside, moist inside 🍽️ Presentation: Rustic, appetizing, and traditional ✅ Verdict: A must-try for lovers of spicy South Indian cuisine. Truly soul-satisfying!”July 2025
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Idli Net +1
“The breakfast here is outstanding, especially the idli and sambar, which are a must-try.”
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“The breakfast here is outstanding, especially the idli and sambar, which are a must-try.”September 2024
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Mango kulikki Net +1
“I Recommend to visit and try charcoal chicken and mango kulikki, there Signature Falak juice”
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Review excerpts
“I Recommend to visit and try charcoal chicken and mango kulikki, there Signature Falak juice”July 2026
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Peri peri charcol Net +1
“I highly recommend trying their peri peri charcol.”
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“I highly recommend trying their peri peri charcol.”November 2025
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Poratta Net +1
“Good experience. Good poratta and curry.”
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“Good experience. Good poratta and curry.”October 2025
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Porota with chicken chili Net +1
“In the evening, the porota with chicken chili is mouth-watering and highly recommended.”
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“In the evening, the porota with chicken chili is mouth-watering and highly recommended.”September 2024
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Sambar Net +1
“The breakfast here is outstanding, especially the idli and sambar, which are a must-try.”
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Review excerpts
“The breakfast here is outstanding, especially the idli and sambar, which are a must-try.”September 2024
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Signature falak juice Net +1
“I Recommend to visit and try charcoal chicken and mango kulikki, there Signature Falak juice”
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Review excerpts
“I Recommend to visit and try charcoal chicken and mango kulikki, there Signature Falak juice”July 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Kappa biriyani Net −1
“I ordered Kappa Biriyani, but it arrived with too much oil in the box. It seemed like there was more oil than beef and tapioca.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Kappa Biriyani, but it arrived with too much oil in the box. It seemed like there was more oil than beef and tapioca.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Breakfast. Go in the morning if you want the better-reviewed service and breakfast staples such as idli and sambar.
Order Ahead. For delivery, allow extra time or confirm the order: reviews report waits beyond 90 minutes and unanswered messages.
Check Delivery. Check the delivered items before settling in; one customer received items different from the order and was not sent the replacement.
Choose Charcoal. Charcoal chicken is one of the clearest customer recommendations; reviewers also mention peri peri charcoal.
Ask About Oil. If ordering Kappa Biriyani, ask about preparation or oil level, since one review found the dish excessively oily.
Try Porotta. For an evening meal, reviewers specifically recommend porotta with chicken chilli.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop 1, 2nd street - Al Khaleej St - near Belhoul Hospital
Al Baraha - Deira, 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
Delivery Delays
Delivery complaints include a 90-minute arrival against a 30-minute estimate and a nearby order taking over an hour.
Order Errors
Some delivery customers received different items from what they ordered and said the restaurant did not correct the mistake.
Unresponsive Ordering
A biryani order reportedly went unanswered for one and a half hours, with no response to messages.
Rude Service
Reviews describe rude cashier or phone interactions, including one complaint about the new manager's attitude.
Oily Biryani
The Kappa Biriyani was reported to contain so much oil that the reviewer felt there was more oil than beef and tapioca.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 9
meal
“The meal now comes with only one or two side dishes, yet the price has increased to AED 9 without fish, while it used to be AED 8 with fish”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
Jabal Al Maha Restaurant is a Deira restaurant with a notably broad South and North Indian menu. Breakfast is one of its strongest draws: reviewers specifically call out idli and sambar, and regulars describe the morning staff as friendly and helpful. The restaurant also serves charcoal dishes, including charcoal chicken and peri peri charcoal, alongside familiar choices such as biryani and porotta with curry.
There are some more distinctive plates to explore. One customer praised grilled chicken masala with milk kappa, served on a banana leaf with a quail egg, while another recommended porotta with chicken chilli in the evening. Fresh juices are mentioned too, including mango kulikki and the Signature Falak juice, although a separate reviewer warned against ordering juice.
Dine-in appears to be the safer bet when timing matters. Food quality and taste receive plenty of positive comments, but delivery reviews repeatedly mention late arrivals, unanswered messages, incorrect items and poor communication. One biryani order reportedly never arrived after a one-and-a-half-hour wait, and another delivery took more than 90 minutes instead of the estimated 30.
Prices are generally described as reasonable, but one recent review disputes a meal price increase to AED 9 while saying portions and side dishes had reduced. If ordering Kappa Biriyani, it is also worth checking the oil level.