Kudla Restaurant

Name: Kudla Restaurant
Address: Metro Station - Oud Metha Rd - near Oud Metha, Oud Metha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971559630963

Oud Metha

Indian restaurant Open now 0 559 630 963

Kudla Restaurant is an Indian restaurant in Oud Metha with a strong focus on Mangalorean and coastal South Indian cooking. Reviewers repeatedly point to the neer dosa, ghee roasts and seafood, while breakfast and quick service make it useful beyond dinner.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,458 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Mangalorean flavour

Reviews describe the food as authentic and home-style, with traditional coastal Karnataka flavours.

Ghee roasts

Chicken and prawns ghee roast are standout orders, with the chicken ghee roast called the meal's highlight.

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What to Eat at Kudla Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Kudla 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 6

Neer dosa Net +9

“Nice hotel for authentic Mangalorean food, the neer dosa and prawns gheeroast are the best dishes here.”
Prawns ghee roast Net +6

“We were recommended Ghee roast, we had Prawns ghee roast, masala was tangy and slightly spicy, perfectly roasted, however one disappointment was that there was no fragnance of ghee coming from the roast.”
Gadbad ice cream Net +5

“I absolutely love kudla , I’ve been there 3 times and it just keeps getting better , i love their mangalorean food toooooo much, they’re so generous with the masala, seafood and the gadbad ice cream is a show stopper, the Ice cream is of superior quality , in awe of their quality of food.”
Fish thali Net +3

“Enjoyed the fish thali😋”
Kori roti Net +3

“Known for its Mangalorean cuisine, the place really stands out for its fresh seafood and bold, traditional flavors especially dishes like fish fry, neer dosa, and kori roti, which many visitors highly recommend.”
Pundi Net +3

“Ordered Ghee Roast King Fish, Mangalore-style Fish Curry, Pundi, and Neer Dosa. The food was really good and tasty.”

Honorable mentions (48)

Chicken urval Net +2

“Definitely tops the list in good mangaloren restaurant in Bur Dubai/ Karama area…Recommend Chicken urwal, Prawns ghee roast and Squid chilly !!”
Crab ghee roast Net +2

“We had the non-veg fish thali, crab ghee roast, king fish tawa fry, neer dosa, and chicken ghee roast, and each dish was bursting with flavour—honestly, everything was cooked to perfection!”
Fish fry Net +2

“Best mangalorean food you can get in Dubai. The most authentic Kori rotti, chicken urval, fish fry. Highly recommend this place.”
King fish tawa fry Net +2

“Tasty boiled rice meals with king fish tawa fry along with prawns fry.”
King fish tawa masala fry Net +2

“We started with the King Fish Tawa Masala Fry, a crispy, well-marinated fish that was perfectly seared on the tawa. The masala was rich, aromatic, and packed a punch without being overpowering, allowing the natural taste of the king fish to shine through.”
Chicken ghee roast Net +1

“The food was delicious. We got a Schezwan chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken ghee roast, a fish meal and a couple of neer dosas. The standout was the chicken ghee roast, that was lip smacking delicious.”
Big anjali fish fry Net +1

“Never seen such a Big Anjali Fish Fry even in Mangalore.”
Biryani rice Net +1

“Food is great! We had biryani rice, prawn mango curry and chicken malay tikka. I love how the chicken malay tikka tastes, as well as the biryani rice.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“The butter chicken while tasty lacked the buttery flavour and was more focused on the red seasoning.”
Chicken and prawn desi ghee roast Net +1

“One of the famous one is chicken and prawn desi ghee roast. And try it with parotha.You will love it.”
Chicken gassi Net +1

“Good food. A little less salt in our chicken gassi, apart from that the food was awesome.”
Chicken green masala Net +1

“Banger and value for money 💯💯💯💯💯so far I’ve had the surmai rawa fry , tawa fry , chicken green masala , ne’er dosa , squid pepper dry ( 10/10 mahn ) gadbad, fish curry , mutton sukha, in love w all their dishes not one dish disappointed and each fish just stands out .”
Chicken kundapur Net +1

“We tried masala fry of king fish, pomfret, ghee roast crab, kane, kobbu, chicken kundapur, neerdosa, pundi. Every dish was yumm.”
Chicken malay tikka Net +1

“Food is great! We had biryani rice, prawn mango curry and chicken malay tikka. I love how the chicken malay tikka tastes, as well as the biryani rice.”
Chicken sukka Net +1

“I love all their dishes and usually go there once a week. They offer a variety of Udupi foods like water dosa, pundi, chicken sukka, Kori rotti, marvayi pundi, fish fry, and many more.”
Clams sukka Net +1

“I tried fisj curry meals and clams sukka. Meals was good but the sukka topped everything!”
Fish fry masala Net +1

“Best fish fry (rava, tava, masala), fish is fresh, traditional preparation makes full justice to it.”
Fish fry rava Net +1

“Best fish fry (rava, tava, masala), fish is fresh, traditional preparation makes full justice to it.”
Fish fry tava Net +1

“Best fish fry (rava, tava, masala), fish is fresh, traditional preparation makes full justice to it.”
Fish tava fry Net +1

“The fish tava fry is very unique mouth watering.”
Fisj curry meals Net +1

“I tried fisj curry meals and clams sukka. Meals was good but the sukka topped everything!”
Ghee roast king fish Net +1

“Ordered Ghee Roast King Fish, Mangalore-style Fish Curry, Pundi, and Neer Dosa. The food was really good and tasty.”
Goli baje Net +1

“The buns and Goli Baje are must tries.”
Gudbud Net +1

“Lastly we had their Gudbud, extremely huge portion for one person to finish, icecream on the top was one the best ones I have had, except that it was too sugary.”
Kane Net +1

“We tried masala fry of king fish, pomfret, ghee roast crab, kane, kobbu, chicken kundapur, neerdosa, pundi. Every dish was yumm.”
King fish mangalorean curry Net +1

“Next, we had the King Fish Mangalorean Curry, a traditional Mangalorean dish that truly represented the region’s love for seafood. The curry had a deep, coconut-based flavor with a perfect blend of spices that complemented the tender king fish, making it a comforting and hearty dish.”
Kobbu Net +1

“We tried masala fry of king fish, pomfret, ghee roast crab, kane, kobbu, chicken kundapur, neerdosa, pundi. Every dish was yumm.”
Lady fish tawa fry Net +1

“We had gone for Dinner and had Prawns Ghee Roast and Lady fish tawa fry. It tasted great.”
Mangalore-style fish curry Net +1

“Ordered Ghee Roast King Fish, Mangalore-style Fish Curry, Pundi, and Neer Dosa. The food was really good and tasty. 5* for the neerdosa and fish curry which was like home made, The only downside was the pricing — it felt around 20% higher than expected for the quantity and overall experience. Still, a good place for authentic Mangalorean flavors.”
Marvayi pundi Net +1

“I love all their dishes and usually go there once a week. They offer a variety of Udupi foods like water dosa, pundi, chicken sukka, Kori rotti, marvayi pundi, fish fry, and many more.”
Masala dosa Net +1

“From their masala dosa to Thali and squid ghee roast, everything is flavorful and gives value for money.”
Masala fish fry Net +1

“If you’re craving for authentic mangalorean sea food then this place is perfect to enjoy a fish thali or a masala fish fry. The taste is amazing! The waiting time is around 30-40 mins on a weeknd so plan accordingly! Also it’s quite affordable”
Masala fry of king fish Net +1

“We tried masala fry of king fish, pomfret, ghee roast crab, kane, kobbu, chicken kundapur, neerdosa, pundi. Every dish was yumm.”
Matka kulfi Net +1

“Matka kulfi is good but bit expensive for the qty (12 dhm)!”
Mutton sukha Net +1

“Banger and value for money 💯💯💯💯💯so far I’ve had the surmai rawa fry , tawa fry , chicken green masala , ne’er dosa , squid pepper dry ( 10/10 mahn ) gadbad, fish curry , mutton sukha, in love w all their dishes not one dish disappointed and each fish just stands out .”
Non-veg fish thali Net +1

“We had the non-veg fish thali, crab ghee roast, king fish tawa fry, neer dosa, and chicken ghee roast, and each dish was bursting with flavour—honestly, everything was cooked to perfection!”
Pomfret Net +1

“We tried masala fry of king fish, pomfret, ghee roast crab, kane, kobbu, chicken kundapur, neerdosa, pundi. Every dish was yumm.”
Prawns fry Net +1

“Tasty boiled rice meals with king fish tawa fry along with prawns fry.”
Schezwan chicken fried rice Net +1

“The food was delicious. We got a Schezwan chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken ghee roast, a fish meal and a couple of neer dosas. The standout was the chicken ghee roast, that was lip smacking delicious. Even the fried rice was great.”
Squid chilly Net +1

“Definitely tops the list in good mangaloren restaurant in Bur Dubai/ Karama area…Recommend Chicken urwal, Prawns ghee roast and Squid chilly !!”
Squid ghee roast Net +1

“From their masala dosa to Thali and squid ghee roast, everything is flavorful and gives value for money.”
Squid pepper Net +1

“Prawns Ghee Roast, Squid Pepper, Crabs, Fish etc.,,,,, unbelievable taste buddies.”
Squid pepper dry Net +1

“Banger and value for money 💯💯💯💯💯so far I’ve had the surmai rawa fry , tawa fry , chicken green masala , ne’er dosa , squid pepper dry ( 10/10 mahn ) gadbad, fish curry , mutton sukha, in love w all their dishes not one dish disappointed and each fish just stands out .”
Surmai rawa fry Net +1

“Banger and value for money 💯💯💯💯💯so far I’ve had the surmai rawa fry , tawa fry , chicken green masala , ne’er dosa , squid pepper dry ( 10/10 mahn ) gadbad, fish curry , mutton sukha, in love w all their dishes not one dish disappointed and each fish just stands out .”
Fish set Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Everytime we visit here, first off they take long time to take order and then long time to give food. Dinner experience was good here but today we tried for fish set which was average costing AED and Mackerel fish for 16 AED each and pomfret tawa fry for 28 AED.”
Kori pundi Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Kori pundi and kundapur chicken masala are just average !!”
Kundapur chicken masala Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Kori pundi and kundapur chicken masala are just average !!”
Prawn mango curry Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Food is great! We had biryani rice, prawn mango curry and chicken malay tikka. I love how the chicken malay tikka tastes, as well as the biryani rice. Prawn mango curry is just okay for me.”

Drinks 3

Chai Net +1

“good chai and chaats...... had a scrumptious mangalorean lunch. ..... amazing authentic taste..... will come again..”
Mango lassi Net +1

“We also had delicious mango lassi.”
Water dosa Net +1

“I love all their dishes and usually go there once a week. They offer a variety of Udupi foods like water dosa, pundi, chicken sukka, Kori rotti, marvayi pundi, fish fry, and many more.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Chicken biryani Net −1

“The food was delicious. We got a Schezwan chicken fried rice, chicken biryani, chicken ghee roast, a fish meal and a couple of neer dosas. The standout was the chicken ghee roast, that was lip smacking delicious. Even the fried rice was great. Although the biryani can be better, the quantity was perfect.”
Kingfish fry Net −1

“Ordered a fish thali , it was good , the curry seem to be bland , also ordered for kingfish fry separately, it had no taste at all. Overall was average.”
Sardine fish curry Net −1

“The ghee roast chicken and the sardine fish curry were such a disappointment”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try breakfast. Go for breakfast if you want freshly served food and the notably soft buns; one reviewer makes it a Sunday routine.

Order pairings. Pair neer dosa with fish curry or a ghee roast; reviewers specifically praised these combinations.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Metro Station - Oud Metha Rd - near Oud Metha

Oud Metha, Dubai

0 559 630 963

Mon	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Weekend crowds

Seating can be minimal and the restaurant may be crowded and noisy, especially on weekends.

Wait times

Some diners report 30–40 minute weekend waits, while others mention slow order-taking and food delivery.

Customer-reported prices

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

16 AED each

Mackerel fish

“Dinner experience was good here but today we tried for fish set which was average costing AED and Mackerel fish for 16 AED each and pomfret tawa fry for 28 AED”

Google review · August 2023

28 AED

Pomfret tawa fry

“Dinner experience was good here but today we tried for fish set which was average costing AED and Mackerel fish for 16 AED each and pomfret tawa fry for 28 AED”

Google review · August 2023

100dhs

Meal for 2 people

“It amounted to 100dhs for 2 people”

Google review · February 2024

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The Bottom Line

Kudla Restaurant in Oud Metha is a casual Indian restaurant with a clear Mangalorean centre of gravity. Come for coastal South Indian food rather than a polished dining-room experience: reviewers repeatedly mention neer dosa, chicken or prawns ghee roast, fish meals and kori rotti. The food is often described as authentic, home-style and generously portioned, though a few diners found individual fish or curry dishes bland, undercooked or disappointing.

Breakfast is a strong reason to visit. Sunday regulars praise the food being freshly prepared and served hot, while buns and Goli Baje are singled out as chai-time snacks. The layered Gadbad ice cream is another popular order, although one reviewer found it very sugary and another said the portion was unusually large for one person.

Service is often quick and friendly, but weekend dining needs patience: reviews mention crowds, noise, limited seating and waits of around 30–40 minutes. The restaurant is accessible by metro. Parking is not directly at the exact restaurant point, though one reviewer found spaces inside the hotel next door.

Prices are generally seen as affordable or good value, but one diner felt a meal was about 20% more expensive than expected.