Kaara Saaram Gardens

Name: Kaara Saaram Gardens
Address: 8 Ibn Battuta St, The Gardens, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971529724700

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Kaara Saaram Gardens is a South Indian restaurant in The Gardens serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian Tamil-style food for dine-in and takeaway. Reviews point to dishes such as mutton biryani, bun parotta and sambar vada, while earlier visitors also remember its vegetarian Annavilas menu and distinctive idli options.

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4.1

★★★★☆

723 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Tamil flavours

Reviews describe the food as authentic Tamil or Tamil Nadu style, with dosa, idli, sambar and biryani among the familiar choices.

Standout dishes

Bun parotta, ganja karupu chicken and mutton biryani are specifically recommended by one regular customer.

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What to Eat at Kaara Saaram Gardens

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Kaara Saaram Gardens, 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

Bread roll Net +1

“We ordered bread roll, Gobi Manchurian, Gobi 65, Paneer biriyani, Pongal, Vada, Parotta, parotta stuffed with gravy. Bread roll tasted well. Gobi 65 and manchurian were so great too. Parotta stuffed with gravy was delicious. Paneer biryani was well cooked. Other items were very nice too. Not so spicy and hot. I didnt find any issues. Finished with a lemon juice and Palgova sarbath.”
Bread roll starter Net +1

“Amongst all,we cherish the taste of bread roll starter.”
Chicken biriyani Net +1

“It's a worth visiting place. whatever the food I tasted so far were really good. Parotta fluffy...chicken biriyani and veg fried rice. Pure tamilnadu style.”
Ganja karupu chicken Net +1

“Authentic tamil food. Bun parotta, ganja karupu chicken and mutton Briyani are my favourites would be recommended if you don't have any idea what to order.”
Ghee dosa Net +1

“Ordered a Ghee Dosa & Annavilaas Special South Indian Filter Coffee. It was spot on. From the brassware for coffee, to their aromas and a burst of flavours of their signature white & red chutneys, followed by a small bowl of Sambar, to a cone styled Ghee Dosa, everything was rich in flavour and easy on your pocket.”
Gobi 65 Net +1

“We ordered bread roll, Gobi Manchurian, Gobi 65, Paneer biriyani, Pongal, Vada, Parotta, parotta stuffed with gravy. Bread roll tasted well. Gobi 65 and manchurian were so great too. Parotta stuffed with gravy was delicious. Paneer biryani was well cooked. Other items were very nice too. Not so spicy and hot. I didnt find any issues. Finished with a lemon juice and Palgova sarbath.”
Gobi manchurian Net +1

“We ordered bread roll, Gobi Manchurian, Gobi 65, Paneer biriyani, Pongal, Vada, Parotta, parotta stuffed with gravy. Bread roll tasted well. Gobi 65 and manchurian were so great too. Parotta stuffed with gravy was delicious. Paneer biryani was well cooked. Other items were very nice too. Not so spicy and hot. I didnt find any issues. Finished with a lemon juice and Palgova sarbath.”
Masala dosas Net +1

“We ordered masala dosas n Vada.. Economical, yet tasty.Value for money..From the time we sat down, we had to look for the person to attend to us for placing the order.”
Medu vada Net +1

“was craving for medu vada and so glad I found a place nearby from google. It didn’t disappoint! They make if fresh so it was still super warm and the sambar and curd are nice too. Perfect with chai. Very affordable 8 dhs for 2pcs which is very filling.”
Mushroom biriyani Net +1

“Mushroom biriyani was good. Fair price with good taste.”

Honorable mentions (15)

Mutton briyani Net +1

“Authentic tamil food. Bun parotta, ganja karupu chicken and mutton Briyani are my favourites would be recommended if you don't have any idea what to order.”
Mutton soup Net +1

“I ordered the mutton biryani and mutton soup, both of which were incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection. The rich spices and tender meat in the biryani complemented the warm, aromatic soup beautifully, creating a truly satisfying meal.”
Oman sadhya meal Net +1

“We went on Oman for their traditional Oman Sadhya meal and really loved it.”
Paneer biryani Net +1

“We ordered bread roll, Gobi Manchurian, Gobi 65, Paneer biriyani, Pongal, Vada, Parotta, parotta stuffed with gravy. Bread roll tasted well. Gobi 65 and manchurian were so great too. Parotta stuffed with gravy was delicious. Paneer biryani was well cooked. Other items were very nice too. Not so spicy and hot. I didnt find any issues. Finished with a lemon juice and Palgova sarbath.”
Parotta Net +1

“It's a worth visiting place. whatever the food I tasted so far were really good. Parotta fluffy...chicken biriyani and veg fried rice. Pure tamilnadu style.”
Parotta kuruma Net +1

“Had Parotta Kuruma and bun parotta which are often a losing combination in a vegetarian restaurant but it was awesome there.”
Parotta stuffed with gravy Net +1

“We ordered bread roll, Gobi Manchurian, Gobi 65, Paneer biriyani, Pongal, Vada, Parotta, parotta stuffed with gravy. Bread roll tasted well. Gobi 65 and manchurian were so great too. Parotta stuffed with gravy was delicious. Paneer biryani was well cooked. Other items were very nice too. Not so spicy and hot. I didnt find any issues. Finished with a lemon juice and Palgova sarbath.”
Podi idli Net +1

“Loved the quality of food. Their Podi Idli is damn good, It tastes so fresh like it just came out of the steamer, and the smell of ghee makes it even better 😋”
Sambar vada Net +1

“I had an early morning craving for Sambar Vada and this place did not disappoint.”
Sambhar Net +1

“Sambhar is slightly different from VB but both are yummy for me. Hope they will compete with each other and keep up the taste and quality.”
South indian thali Net +1

“Visited with friend we have tried south Indian thali it was really amazing Great service, good ambiance, very reasonable price for all menu items in discovery gardens..”
Sukku kaapi Net +1

“To my delight, they offer Sukku Kaapi, which was a perfect item to start off on the cold winter morning, and I asked Anna to get me one of those as well.”
Thattai idli Net +1

“Food is you can find in most south Indian restaurants here but we found the thattai idli to be great.”
Veg fried rice Net +1

“It's a worth visiting place. whatever the food I tasted so far were really good. Parotta fluffy...chicken biriyani and veg fried rice. Pure tamilnadu style.”
Wheat paratha Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“3. Wheat paratha - ok”

Drinks 1

Annavilaas special south indian filter coffee Net +1

“Ordered a Ghee Dosa & Annavilaas Special South Indian Filter Coffee. It was spot on. From the brassware for coffee, to their aromas and a burst of flavours of their signature white & red chutneys, followed by a small bowl of Sambar, to a cone styled Ghee Dosa, everything was rich in flavour and easy on your pocket.”

What to Avoid (16)

Food 15

65 Chicken biryani Net −1

“We order one 65 chicken biryani and mutton biryani and brain fry and maan chukka. Biryani not soo good but ok.”
Chettinad curry Net −1

“We ordered the food with lots of hope, bun parotta with chettinad curry and chicken 65 biriyani. Very sorry to say all were below expectations. Taste wasn't bad but all foods were served cold as it was prepared very long time ago and hence couldn't relish much.”
Chicken chattiinad Net −1

“5. Chicken chattiinad - Highlight WORST DISH. 3 thrown bones with no meat, lot of pepper and spices.”
Chicken chukka Net −1

“Yesterday I ordered Chicken Chukka and Poratto The quantity of chicken chukka was very less according to the price they charged. Taste was Average but it's a small portion as compared to the market standard and Dubai Restaurants even seven star hotel has not do like Karam Saram.”
Chicken kothu parotta Net −1

“2. Chicken Kothu parotta - I wish the chef really knows what it is. We got some dried and mashed maida!!?”
Chicken soup Net −1

“1. Chicken soup - hardly any chicken and 1kg of pepper in one bowl of soup. Third class and worst. We left it as is”
Kancha karupu chicken Net −1

“Food not that great. Not worth for the price. Briyani is not great, kancha karupu chicken their signature dish but very less qty prices high.”
Kothu porotta Net −1

“While my wife was chewing a portion of the Kothu Porotta, she discovered a sharp steel rod embedded in the food.”
Maan chukka Net −1

“But maan chukka very very hard I need seen this type of maan meat in my life 😩. I told them it's hard We cannot eat and then take the chukka plate and return new maan chukka it again same more hard. 🙃🙃. They cooked old meat not fresh.”
Maan(deer) Net −1

“For example, the maan(deer) I ordered was not properly cooked, yet the price was higher than what even capital-city restaurants charge.”
Mutton kuruma Net −1

“We ordered two mutton meals, but they served mutton kuruma instead of mutton kulambu.”
Mutton meals Net −1

“We ordered two mutton meals, but they served mutton kuruma instead of mutton kulambu.”
Poratto Net −1

“Yesterday I ordered Chicken Chukka and Poratto The quantity of chicken chukka was very less according to the price they charged.”
Veechu parotta Net −1

“4. Veechu parotta - Third class. Maida rubber.”
Chicken 65 biryani Net −2

“The Chicken 65 biryani was tasteless, the rice was extremely dry, and there were only four small pieces of chicken.”

Drinks 1

Filter coffee Net −1

“6. Filter coffee - in a tea glass and cold.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check spice. Ask about spice levels before ordering: one reviewer found the food very hot and difficult for children and mild-food diners.

Try favourites. If you are unsure what to order, one customer specifically recommends bun parotta, ganja karupu chicken or mutton biryani.

Plan the visit

Practical details

8 Ibn Battuta St

Jebel Ali Village - The Gardens, Dubai

0 529 724 700

Mon	7:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Fri	7:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Sat	7:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Sun	7:00 AM – 11:45 PM

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Common Concerns

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Safety concern

One customer reported finding a sharp steel rod in kothu porotta and said the management acknowledged it as a mistake.

Hygiene issues

Reviews report dirty hand-wash and serving areas, flies, and tiny cockroaches on the floor; another review said a wash basin was clogged.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 16

veg meal

“Also, AED 16 for a veg meal is too high”

Google review · December 2025

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The Bottom Line

Kaara Saaram Gardens is a Tamil-style South Indian restaurant in The Gardens, with dine-in and takeaway. The menu covers vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, and reviews mention mutton biryani, bun parotta, ganja karupu chicken, dosa, idli and sambar vada. Earlier visits, when the venue was known as Annavilas, focused on vegetarian dishes such as podi idli, broccoli idli and unusual sweets, so the menu’s identity appears to have changed.

There are some appealing specific choices. Fresh medu vada with sambar and curd, ghee dosa with chutneys, and sambar vada with sukku kaapi all received praise. Several older diners also described courteous service, family-friendly seating and reasonable pricing.

Spice is a real consideration: one review says the food runs hot enough to trouble children and anyone who prefers milder flavours. Recent feedback is much less reassuring. Customers report inconsistent taste, cold or dry dishes, small meat portions, slow service and delivery mistakes.

More seriously, one review describes a sharp steel rod found in kothu porotta, while others mention flies, cockroaches and poorly maintained wash areas. Prices have also drawn complaints, including AED 16 for a veg meal and AED 7 for chapati. Confirm your order, ask about spice and allow extra time; cautious diners may want to check current hygiene conditions before settling in.