Kozhikode Star Restaurant Al-Karama

Name: Kozhikode Star Restaurant Al-Karama
Address: 65 12D St, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143283113

Al Karama

Kerala restaurant Closed 04 328 3113

Kozhikode Star Restaurant in Al Karama serves Kerala and Malabari food, with ghee rice, biryani and traditional meals among the main reasons people come. It also has seafood options such as the seafood bucket and seafood buffet, plus spacious seating for family meals.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

3,590 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Kerala Classics

Ghee rice, biryani and traditional meals are repeatedly praised for their familiar Kerala flavours.

Seafood Highlights

The seafood bucket is praised for well-cooked mussels, shrimp and crab in a rich buttery sauce.

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What to Eat at Kozhikode Star Restaurant Al-Karama

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Kozhikode Star Restaurant Al-Karama, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Biryani Net +5

“Their biryani and Kerala meals are absolute must-tries.”
Ghee rice Net +4

“Best option for an authentic Malabar food specially ghee rice, biriyani and other Kerala cousins.service and prices match each other . Ambiance and friendly staff is an added value .”

Honorable mentions (35)

Parotta Net +2

“We ordered it with porotta and rice, and honestly, it was the perfect combo. It’s messy, yes—but in the best way. You leave full, happy, and maybe wearing a bib. Worth it.”
Beef curry Net +2

“The beef chilly and their chicken fry tasted just ok, beef curry and chicken vartha aracha curry tasted good.”
Chicken 65 Net +2

“The beef curry was rich, the chicken curry proper comforting, and the Chicken 65 disappeared from the table faster than common sense on a Friday night.”
Fish eggs Net +2

“- Ghee rice (Chicken or Beef combo) - Fried Fish and fish eggs Every single one we tried was spot on. The spice level was definitely on the higher side, but that just added to the whole experience and we genuinely enjoyed it. Proper bold, authentic flavors.”
Fried fish Net +2

“Fish fry was excellent.”
Lagoon biriyani Net +2

“Lagoon biriyani was so tasty 😋😋😋😋😋.”
Mutton biriyani Net +2

“Known for its flavorful and tender mutton biriyani, it stands out as one of the best in Karama.”
Ney pathal Net +2

“The only thing that was good from what we ordered was the prawns kanthari Tai fry and the ney pathal.”
Pathiri Net +2

“It went well with the ghee rice, porotta, pathiri, and vellappam.”
Seafood bucket Net +2

“The seafood bucket was the highlight of our meal. The seafood tasted fresh and was well cooked. However, the portion had a lot of corn and very large crabs, which occupied most of the space. As a result, there were fewer mussels, shrimp, squid, or calamari than expected. A better balance of seafood varieties would improve both value and presentation.”
Beef biriyani Net +1

“We tried their beef biriyani and fish egg. The biriyani was well cooked, flavorful, and served nicely on a banana leaf.”
Beef fry Net +1

“Tried the beef fry and chicken 65 it was good and porota and nice pathri is also pretty good and the service is much appreciated compared to other kerala restaurants near by overall a good place”
Beef kizhi Net +1

“Beef kizhi, the best beef cuisine I ever had in my whole life.”
Checken fry Net +1

“Checken fry is also good only.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“The beef curry was rich, the chicken curry proper comforting, and the Chicken 65 disappeared from the table faster than common sense on a Friday night.”
Chicken vartha aracha curry Net +1

“The beef chilly and their chicken fry tasted just ok, beef curry and chicken vartha aracha curry tasted good.”
Fish food chatty Net +1

“Their fish food chatty is a delightful combination of various fish dishes, each seasoned with spices that bring out distinct, bold flavors.”
Fried biriyani Net +1

“my friends tried 🐥 fried biriyani and mutton biriyani that was also so tasty..”
Fried rice Net +1

“I tried meals on banana leaf, fried rice, biriani all are very tasty and orice is also reasonable.”
Kulukki Net +1

“To wrap it up, we had their kulukki, super refreshing but definitely on the sweeter side, loaded with sugar syrup. Still, no complaints… it matched the whole vibe of the night perfectly.”
Leghorn biriyani Net +1

“The leghorn biriyani is another gem on the menu, rich in spices and unique flavors.”
Madakiya chapati Net +1

“Their madakiya chapati is just awesome.”
Nai pathiri Net +1

“I visited Kozhikode Star in Karama for dinner specifically to try their much-hyped Pothum Kal (Beef Bone Marrow) paired with Nai Pathiri and Ummachi Pathiri. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the reputation. The Food While the Pathiris were decent, the star of the show—the Pothum Kal—was a major letdown.”
Neypathal with beef Net +1

“Tried their Biriyani, Neypathal with beef. Food was good”
Pazhampori Net +1

“especially pazhampori...That was so amazing and mouthwatering..Now also I can feel that taste.....”
Prawns kanthari tai fry Net +1

“The only thing that was good from what we ordered was the prawns kanthari Tai fry and the ney pathal.”
Prawns tawa Net +1

“We tried mulah chathacha fish grill, prawns tawa, beef nadan fry pathiri parotta and juices. Fish n prawns must try foods.”
Seafood buffet Net +1

“I had a seafood buffet here and it was amazing. The food was fresh, delicious, and there was a great variety of seafood options.”
Seafood chatty choru Net +1

“We ordered seafood chatty choru, and the food was nice - good quality and good quantity compared to other restaurants. However, the attitude of some staff members was not good. While we understand that they may get exhausted during busy times, today there was no such rush. Despite that, the behavior of the waiter was not good. After all, the food was excellent”
Ummachi pathiri Net +1

“I visited Kozhikode Star in Karama for dinner specifically to try their much-hyped Pothum Kal (Beef Bone Marrow) paired with Nai Pathiri and Ummachi Pathiri. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the reputation. The Food While the Pathiris were decent, the star of the show—the Pothum Kal—was a major letdown.”
Vellappam Net +1

“It went well with the ghee rice, porotta, pathiri, and vellappam.”
Barik rice set Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We went there for lunch at noon and ordered the Barik Rice Set. The taste was okay, and the service was also okay, but they didn’t provide any fish fry.”
Beef steak Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“They made the beef steak right in front of us, which was cool. But the steak was just okay, nothing special.”
Broiler chicken biriyani Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I ordered broiler chicken biriyani, it is average nothing great or nothing bad. Not enough value for hype.”
Chicken naadan curry Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We ordered the Chicken naadan Curry, but honestly, it felt average to us. The taste was more like a regular verutharacha chicken curry, not very distinct.”

Drinks 1

Tea Net +1

“Everything was tasted at its top notch, especially beef kanthari, ney pathal, porotta and tea 💯.”

What to Avoid (13)

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Beef chilly Net −1

“The beef chilly and their chicken fry tasted just ok, beef curry and chicken vartha aracha curry tasted good.”
Beef nadan fry Net −1

“Beef ularthiyathu and nadan beef fry was below average with the meat being not worth the money spent.”
Beef with koorka Net −1

“The chicken wing starter was difficult to enjoy due to excessive spiciness, and the beef with koorka had a similar issue. The ingredients seemed good, but a more balanced seasoning would have helped bring out the taste better.”
Chicken biryani Net −1

“We ordered a Chicken & a Beef Biryani and a Hot and Sour Soup. The biryanis are served on a banana leaf alongwith papad, pickle and raita. Payasam comes in a small paper cup. Beef Biriyani was good but Chicken was a disaster. The chicken was not cooked thoroughly, the meat was hard and was tinged with blood near the bones.”
Chicken chatty curry Net −1

“The chicken chatty curry that we ordered looked like oil was poured unconditionally, it wasn't 1 but 3 chicken chatty curries had the same issue.”
Chicken fry Net −1

“The beef chilly and their chicken fry tasted just ok, beef curry and chicken vartha aracha curry tasted good.”
Chicken kadai Net −1

“We ordered Fish Nirvana, Chicken Kadai, and Beef Kanthari. The Fish Nirvana had enough quantity for four people, but the taste was inconsistent. The fish and the gravy had completely different flavours that didn’t complement each other at all. Chicken Kadai, in my opinion, was a complete letdown.”
Chicken wing starter Net −1

“The chicken wing starter was difficult to enjoy due to excessive spiciness, and the beef with koorka had a similar issue.”
Fish chatti choru Net −1

“Ordered fish Chatti Choru on 31st October. The food was delivered in a sizable container. but only a very small portion of fish curry. The grav was not even enough for half of the rice. They are not providing any extra gravy.”
Fish nirvana Net −1

“We ordered Fish Nirvana, Chicken Kadai, and Beef Kanthari. The Fish Nirvana had enough quantity for four people, but the taste was inconsistent. The fish and the gravy had completely different flavours that didn’t complement each other at all.”
Grilled hamoor fish Net −1

“I ordered the grilled hamoor fish and was extremely disappointed. The fish had a strong, unpleasant rotten smell, making it completely inedible. This experience was unacceptable, and I will never visit or order from this place again.”
Pothum kaalu (beef) dish Net −1

“The pothum kaalu (beef) dish was a letdown. The meat was hard and chewy, but the gravy was really good.”

Drinks 1

Avocado juice Net −1

“I ordered an avocado juice, but it was extremely bitter and almost impossible to drink. It clearly wasn’t fresh and tasted very poor.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid Peaks. Visit outside peak timings if possible: one late-night visit still involved a 20-minute table wait despite the food being enjoyed.

Plan Parking. Allow extra time to find parking on weekend evenings, when spaces are particularly difficult to secure.

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Practical details

65 12D St

Al Karama, Dubai

04 328 3113

Mon	7:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Tue	7:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Wed	7:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Thu	7:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Fri	7:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 12:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Service Delays

Table waits and slow responses are recurring concerns, especially during busy periods and delivery rushes.

Service Attitude

Some diners report rude or unprofessional behaviour from individual staff members, including abrupt requests to leave seats.

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The Bottom Line

Kozhikode Star Restaurant is a Kerala restaurant in Al Karama with a broad enough menu for a proper Malabari meal rather than just a quick biryani stop. Reviewers repeatedly point to ghee rice, beef biriyani, traditional meals and lagoon biriyani; the banana-leaf presentation and home-style flavours are part of the appeal. Pazhampori and other Malabari snacks are also worth noting.

Seafood is another strong reason to visit. The seafood bucket has been praised for juicy mussels, shrimp and crab in buttery sauce, while the seafood buffet received compliments for freshness and variety. Seating is spacious enough for families and larger groups, although the room can become noisy and packed at busy times.

Weekend parking is also difficult, particularly at night. The main caution is consistency. Some diners found the food excellent and affordable, while others reported oversalted beef biryani or bone marrow, oily curry, stale porotta and spice levels that overwhelmed the flavours.

Service reviews are similarly mixed: some staff are described as attentive, but others mention long waits, rude behaviour and weak communication. Delivery orders have also arrived with missing items. Go outside peak periods, check delivery bags and confirm what comes with set meals before settling in.