Kozhikode Star Restaurant

Name: Kozhikode Star Restaurant
Address: 153 Damascus Street, Al Qusais, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142611442

Al Qusais

South Indian restaurant Open now 04 261 1442

Kozhikode Star Restaurant is a relaxed, family-style South Indian restaurant in Al Qusais, known for Kerala and Malabar cooking. Reviewers especially return for its biryanis, beef dishes and traditional breads such as pathiri, with breakfast and evening snacks also available.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

7,558 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Kerala flavours

Reviews describe authentic Malabar cooking, including rich beef fry, fish mango curry and soft, flaky parathas.

Beef dishes

Beef Kizhi, beef fry and beef ularthiyathu repeatedly stand out; the beef dishes are often described as the restaurant's highlight.

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What to Eat at Kozhikode Star Restaurant

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

Food 8

Kerala paratha Net +4

“The porota was soft and flaky, perfectly layered just the way it should be.”
Chicken 65 Net +3

“The Chicken 65 was one of the highlights – perfectly fried, well-spiced, and very juicy inside.”
Beef steak Net +2

“The beef steak was great, the prawns tawa fry was so spicy but tasty. NEVER EXPECTED FROM A MALAYALEE RESTAURANT THIS TYPE FOOD . The Jackfruit juice was good..”
Beef ularthiyathu Net +2

“The beef ularthiyathu was dry-fried with just the right amount of spices and coconut bits, full of deep, roasted flavors.”
Chattichor Net +2

“I tried their normal Kerala-style meals and chattichor, and both were absolutely delicious.”
Chicken biryani Net +2

“We tried the chicken biryani, and it was delicious.”
Fish mango curry Net +2

“The fish mango curry was also excellent, with a delicious blend of tangy and spicy flavors that made it very memorable.”
Prawns tawa fry Net +2

“The Prawns Tawa Fry was absolutely delicious — perfectly cooked, flavorful, and one of the standout dishes of the meal.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Beef biryani Net +1

“Chicken & Beef Biryani I had both the Chicken and Beef Biryani, and they were truly special. The flavors were rich, aromatic, and perfectly spiced. What stood out the most was how closely the taste matched the authentic Kannur Mangala Biryani—it brought back that same traditional feeling. Both varieties were delicious and satisfying. Highly recommended!”
Beef curry Net +1

“The Kerala paratha was perfectly fluffy and delicious, pairing beautifully with the chicken stew and beef curry, both of which were standout dishes.”
Beef fry Net +1

“The Beef Kizhi and Beef Fry were highly tasty, authentic, and perfectly cooked.”
Beef kizhi Net +1

“The Beef Kizhi and Beef Fry were highly tasty, authentic, and perfectly cooked.”
Biriyani Net +1

“Must try: Biriyani, Nice pathiri, nuts milkshake”
Chicken charcoal plate Net +1

“The chicken biryani was exceptional, and the chicken charcoal plate, which easily serves three, was definitely worth the money.”
Chicken parts roast Net +1

“We also tried chicken parts roast. It was just awesome.”
Chicken pepper fry Net +1

“The highlight of our meal was the delectable combination of fish pollichath and grilled sea bream, followed by the flavorful chicken pepper fry.”
Chicken stew Net +1

“The Kerala paratha was perfectly fluffy and delicious, pairing beautifully with the chicken stew and beef curry, both of which were standout dishes.”
Egg curry combo Net +1

“What a class.. mind-blowing service. I was amazed how they served an egg curry combo. Something I never saw anywhere in uae. And the Samavar tea is also very good.”
Fish pollichath Net +1

“The highlight of our meal was the delectable combination of fish pollichath and grilled sea bream, followed by the flavorful chicken pepper fry.”
Fish tawa Net +1

“The food was delicious, we tried the beef steak and it's good but pricey, fish tawa was yummy.”
Grill on the platter Net +1

“Its one of the best authentic malayali restaurant in Dubai...especially Malabar style food...their Biriyani and meals are must try...they also have grill on the platter for dinner, which is worth a try...”
Grilled sea bream Net +1

“The highlight of our meal was the delectable combination of fish pollichath and grilled sea bream, followed by the flavorful chicken pepper fry.”
Hamour fish fillet starter Net +1

“The highlight for me was the Hamour Fish Fillet starter – perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and served hot. The flavours were spot on, and it set the tone for the rest of the meal.”
Kalaanchi mango curry Net +1

“Yesterday i had dinner from there with kalaanchi mango curry and prawns fry, and some side items, kalaanchi curry was awesome, but prawns fry was completely disapponinted us, prawns flush was powdery in texture, and we reported to waiter also, after some hours all of us got septic, am sure that it because of rotten prawns, so kindly provide quality food”
Lagoon biriyani Net +1

“Sunday was a hell busy day... Waited more than 1 hour for the delicious lagoon biriyani... All the wait was worth it”
Madakku chappathi combo Net +1

“Their madakku chappathi combo is a must try item”
Mutton biriyani Net +1

“We tried the chattichor and mutton biriyani, and both had an authentic taste just like true Malabar cuisine.”
Mutton soup Net +1

“Additionally, the complimentary mutton soup was a delightful touch.”
Nadan beef fry Net +1

“Another dish that stood out was the nadan beef fry, which had a rich, authentic Kerala taste with the right balance of spices.”
Neychor combo Net +1

““Had an amazing experience at Kozhikode Star Restaurant, I tried the Neychor combo and the Porotta with Chicken Fry combo — both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were authentic, portions generous, and the food was served hot and fresh. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy real Kerala-style meals!””
Nice pathiri Net +1

“Must try: Biriyani, Nice pathiri, nuts milkshake”
Normal biriyani Net +1

“We had tried both leghorn and normal biriyani...both were yum.”
Porotta with chicken fry combo Net +1

““Had an amazing experience at Kozhikode Star Restaurant, I tried the Neychor combo and the Porotta with Chicken Fry combo — both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were authentic, portions generous, and the food was served hot and fresh. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy real Kerala-style meals!””
Seafood platter Net +1

“Later today, we visited Kozhikode Star and ordered the seafood platter — and it completely satisfied both our minds and our appetites. Fresh prawns, squid, mussels, king fish, and a large crab fellas arranged and served with great taste and presentation.”
Small cake Net +1

“One of the staff surprisingly brought a small cake for my kids. They loved it.”
Coffie Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Coffie was normal”
Ghee rice Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I ordered the ghee rice combo from Kozhikodu Star, Al Qusais, and unfortunately it was below average. The ghee rice itself was okay, but the lagoon chicken curry that came with it didn’t match the rice at all.”

Drinks 1

Tea Net +3

“visited Kozhikode Star Restaurant for tea and snacks, and it was a pleasant experience.”

Honorable mentions (5)

Avocado juice Net +1

“The order: Paratha, Beef ularthiyath, Chicken 65, Lime juice and Avocado juice. Beef dishes are undoubtedly the highlight of this restaurant. It was delicious and considerably spicy. Chicken 65 was tasty as well. Paratha and juices were good.”
Jackfruit juice Net +1

“The beef steak was great, the prawns tawa fry was so spicy but tasty. NEVER EXPECTED FROM A MALAYALEE RESTAURANT THIS TYPE FOOD . The Jackfruit juice was good..”
Lime juice Net +1

“The order: Paratha, Beef ularthiyath, Chicken 65, Lime juice and Avocado juice. Beef dishes are undoubtedly the highlight of this restaurant. It was delicious and considerably spicy. Chicken 65 was tasty as well. Paratha and juices were good.”
Nuts milkshake Net +1

“Must try: Biriyani, Nice pathiri, nuts milkshake”
Samavar tea Net +1

“What a class.. mind-blowing service. I was amazed how they served an egg curry combo. Something I never saw anywhere in uae. And the Samavar tea is also very good.”

What to Avoid (13)

Food 12

Chicken lollipop Net −1

“The chicken lollipop was not crispy outside and the coating was not upto the expectation and the portion was small.”
Erachi nirachathu Net −1

“I only went to have Kerala Malabar snack at 4.00PM (Nalumani palaharam ). Seeing review i went but i was not happy they way its highlighted.... I had ordered only pashampori, samusa, erachi nirachathu...... I coundt see any variety also.... These are the options available... The taste was not that perfect. Normal or below average. And when customer was there they were busy in cleaning the floor with water and moping....”
Fish bucket Net −1

“I ordered fish bucket the crab really spoiled and told them ,they asked me to change different food . And they charged us also”
Fish egg fry Net −1

“We tried the fish egg fry, It clearly wasn't prepared with fresh ingredients and tasted spoiled which was disappointing in terms of taste.”
Ghee rice combo Net −1

“I ordered the ghee rice combo from Kozhikodu Star, Al Qusais, and unfortunately it was below average. The ghee rice itself was okay, but the lagoon chicken curry that came with it didn’t match the rice at all. The curry had an unexpected sweet taste, which didn’t go well with the dish. Overall, the combo didn’t meet my expectations and needs improvement in both taste and pairing”
Lagoon chicken curry Net −1

“The ghee rice itself was okay, but the lagoon chicken curry that came with it didn’t match the rice at all. The curry had an unexpected sweet taste, which didn’t go well with the dish.”
Leghorn biryani Net −1

“We have been regular customers because this place used to serve some of the best biryanis. Unfortunately, the taste has changed recently, especially the Leghorn Biryani, which now feels quite bland and lacks the authentic flavor it once had.”
Pashampori Net −1

“I only went to have Kerala Malabar snack at 4.00PM (Nalumani palaharam ). Seeing review i went but i was not happy they way its highlighted.... I had ordered only pashampori, samusa, erachi nirachathu...... I coundt see any variety also.... These are the options available... The taste was not that perfect. Normal or below average. And when customer was there they were busy in cleaning the floor with water and moping....”
Prawns fry Net −1

“Yesterday i had dinner from there with kalaanchi mango curry and prawns fry, and some side items, kalaanchi curry was awesome, but prawns fry was completely disapponinted us, prawns flush was powdery in texture, and we reported to waiter also, after some hours all of us got septic, am sure that it because of rotten prawns, so kindly provide quality food”
Samusa Net −1

“I only went to have Kerala Malabar snack at 4.00PM (Nalumani palaharam ). Seeing review i went but i was not happy they way its highlighted.... I had ordered only pashampori, samusa, erachi nirachathu...... I coundt see any variety also.... These are the options available... The taste was not that perfect. Normal or below average. And when customer was there they were busy in cleaning the floor with water and moping....”
Seafood bucket Net −1

“I came here after seeing great reviews about their seafood bucket, but I was totally disappointed. All the items. fish, prawns, musselswere clearly frozen and lacked any freshness. The flavors were bland, and it definitely wasn’t worth the hype or the price. If you’re expecting fresh seafood, this isn’t the place for you”
Veg curry Net −1

“Good options. We had breakfast, but the veg curry was not cooked well. The other food was good.”

Drinks 1

Fresh milk tea Net −1

“One small suggestion – the fresh milk tea could be improved for better taste and consistency.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid peak times. Try a quieter time rather than weekend lunch or dinner; reviewers have reported waits of over an hour when the restaurant is busy.

Check availability. At lunch, ask what is still available before settling in: one visit found that meals had sold out and only biryani remained.

Plan the visit

Practical details

153 Damascus Street

Al Qusais 2, Dubai

04 261 1442

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

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Common Concerns

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Seafood concerns

Several reviews report spoiled or frozen seafood, including crab, fish egg fry and prawns; one customer also reported stomach problems.

Long waits

Lunches and weekends can involve serious delays, including a reported 1.5-hour wait for a seat and food availability problems.

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The Bottom Line

Kozhikode Star Restaurant in Al Qusais is a Kerala-focused South Indian restaurant where the main draw is Malabar comfort food rather than polished surroundings. You can come for beef Kizhi or beef fry, chicken or mutton biryani, soft pathiri with curry, and breakfast or evening snacks. Portions are often generous, and several reviewers find the pricing reasonable.

The strongest feedback centres on beef dishes, biryani and traditional breads. One reviewer found portions of chicken or beef large enough for two, while another praised the single-biryani option for children. The setting is simple and family-friendly, with enough space for larger groups, though busy periods can feel crowded and noisy.

Paid parking is available. Timing matters. Weekend and lunch visits have produced waits ranging from 30–45 minutes to more than an hour, and meals can sell out.

Service is often quick and courteous, but not reliably so: some diners received warm help with seating and choices, while others were ignored or treated rudely. Seafood is the biggest caution, with praise for fresh platters alongside multiple complaints about spoiled or frozen items. If visiting for the first time, beef dishes and biryani look like the safer starting points.