Lallummas Restaurant & Party Hall Karama

Name: Lallummas Restaurant & Party Hall Karama
Address: 23rd Street, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142733411

Al Karama

Indian restaurant Closed 04 273 3411

Lallummas is an Indian restaurant in Al Karama centred on Kerala-style cooking, with dishes such as Onam sadhya, parotta and traditional rice meals. It also has a small party hall for birthdays and family gatherings, with reviews highlighting its cosy setting and accommodating event support.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,490 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Onam Sadhya

Onam sadhya is a standout, with reviewers praising its variety, generous serving and consistently good traditional dishes.

Party Hall

The hall suits small celebrations; one review says it can fit around 22–25 people and offers buffet sampling before booking.

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What to Eat at Lallummas Restaurant & Party Hall Karama

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

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Onam sadhya Net +5

“The best onam sadhya from multiple places we tried. There were so many curries served and all were equally good.Totally worth the money.”
Nool porotha Net +2

“On the other hand, the Nool Parotta was excellent, though we mistakenly ordered too few and the waiter did not advise us.”

Honorable mentions (51)

Payasam Net +1

“Payasam was especially enjoyable and a perfect ending to the meal.”
Beef chatty choru Net +1

“Equally impressive is the Beef Chatty Choru, which combines tender beef with perfectly cooked rice, delivering a burst of spices with every bite.”
Beef curry Net +1

“If you’re looking for the best authentic South Indian food, this place is a must visit. Every dish is a must try, especially the chicken chittuli and beef curry. Don’t forget the fresh milk tea. Superb!!!!”
Beef fry Net +1

“We enjoyed beef fry, chicken nadan curry, chittulli, and vellappam, all of which were top-notch.”
Beef kebab Net +1

“As a plus, the restaurant also served us freshly made beef kebab, straight and piping hot from the pan!”
Breakfast buffet Net +1

“The food here was nice. They have breakfast buffet available every Saturday and Sunday”
Chatichor buffet Net +1

“Their Iftar and suhur buffets are an incredible experience, and the Chatichor Buffet was a particular highlight that I'll be thinking about for a long time.”
Cheesy butter chicken charcoal Net +1

“🔥 Cheesy Butter Chicken Charcoal – their most famous dish and an absolute must-try! 🐟 Veetile Meen Curry – a comforting, homely-style fish curry. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and cooked to perfection.”
Chemmeen chatty choru Net +1

“Among the standout dishes is the Chemmeen Chatty Choru, a flavorful prawn rice dish served in a traditional clay pot that enhances its rich, spiced aroma.”
Chicken nadan curry Net +1

“We enjoyed beef fry, chicken nadan curry, chittulli, and vellappam, all of which were top-notch.”
Chicken stew Net +1

“Highlights included the duck mappas, chicken stew, bread meals, and indulgent desserts like palada payasam.”
Chicken tikka masala Net +1

“The chicken tikka masala was also incredibly authentic, with rich and creamy flavors that transported us to the old times.”
Chinese noodles Net +1

“Food taste of Gobi manjurian and chinese noodles were good. Staffs looked inexperienced and inattentive.”
Coconut pudding Net +1

“As for desserts, we had 2 rounds of serving of mango pudding and coconut pudding. It really is very affordable and I find each dish tasty.”
Delicate nice pathiri Net +1

“Soft porotta, delicate nice pathiri, and well-cooked beef ularthiyathu rounded off the meal beautifully.”
Duck mappas Net +1

“Highlights included the duck mappas, chicken stew, bread meals, and indulgent desserts like palada payasam.”
Kerala sadya Net +1

“I had the proper Kerala sadya after years in Dubai , every where one or other item is missing ,but lallumma gave me what I wish to have in a sadya . Thanking for the food from heart .”
Kozhikodan chicken biriyani Net +1

“The sweet mango salad was fresh and light, the Ummi’s chicken fry was perfectly spiced and crisp, and the Kozhikodan chicken biriyani was fragrant and comforting.”
Lallummas christmas lunch buffet Net +1

“The Lallummas Christmas Lunch Buffet was a truly wonderful experience! The festive ambience was warm and inviting, and the buffet offered a wide variety of authentic Kerala dishes and Christmas treats.”
Mango pudding Net +1

“As for desserts, we had 2 rounds of serving of mango pudding and coconut pudding. It really is very affordable and I find each dish tasty.”
Masala dosa Net +1

“Ordered a Masala Dosa,made well with some good quality potatoes,sambhar&chutneys. Crispy as I prefer it slightly different from what is normally made but a nice touch to it.”
Medu vada Net +1

“Medu vada was also good.”
Mutton biriyani Net +1

“For biriyani lovers, the Mutton Biriyani is a must-try; the succulent mutton pieces and fragrant rice blend seamlessly to create a classic yet unforgettable taste.”
Mutton rice/erachi choru Net +1

“the spread consisted of Thalassery style chicken biryani, mutton rice/erachi choru- (this was my favorite btw), vegetable stew, naadan chicken curry, spicy beef curry, thenga kanji with a twist of chicken and hareesa style spices, suji, pain puri (yep! And as a mallu restaurant, the taste of this pani puri was truly off the charts! super yummmm! the right amount of spice and sour), a quinoa salad served in a little glass, custard style dessert, and ofc ramadan juices, fruit and samosa to break your fast.”
Naadan chicken curry Net +1

“the spread consisted of Thalassery style chicken biryani, mutton rice/erachi choru- (this was my favorite btw), vegetable stew, naadan chicken curry, spicy beef curry, thenga kanji with a twist of chicken and hareesa style spices, suji, pain puri (yep! And as a mallu restaurant, the taste of this pani puri was truly off the charts! super yummmm! the right amount of spice and sour), a quinoa salad served in a little glass, custard style dessert, and ofc ramadan juices, fruit and samosa to break your fast.”
Natholi Net +1

“Natholi & prawn fry was nice. Chatti Choru wasnt that good.”
Pain puri Net +1

“the spread consisted of Thalassery style chicken biryani, mutton rice/erachi choru- (this was my favorite btw), vegetable stew, naadan chicken curry, spicy beef curry, thenga kanji with a twist of chicken and hareesa style spices, suji, pain puri (yep! And as a mallu restaurant, the taste of this pani puri was truly off the charts! super yummmm! the right amount of spice and sour), a quinoa salad served in a little glass, custard style dessert, and ofc ramadan juices, fruit and samosa to break your fast.”
Palada payasam Net +1

“Highlights included the duck mappas, chicken stew, bread meals, and indulgent desserts like palada payasam.”
Parata Net +1

“The parata was amazing.”
Pineapple kulukki Net +1

“The pineapple kulukki was refreshing, and the filter coffee was a lovely way to end.”
Prawn fry Net +1

“Natholi & prawn fry was nice. Chatti Choru wasnt that good.”
Ramadan buffet Net +1

“Tried the Ramadan Buffet from Karama Lallummas! Have tried the Qusais Ramadan buffet and other buffets for many years💙 comparing to that the Karama buffet didnt meet the expectations! Overall was good, felt overpriced according to the menu! It was 45 dhs per head! Hoping to bring back their std👍 Very good interiors and neet and spacious 🫶”
Ramadan juices Net +1

“the spread consisted of Thalassery style chicken biryani, mutton rice/erachi choru- (this was my favorite btw), vegetable stew, naadan chicken curry, spicy beef curry, thenga kanji with a twist of chicken and hareesa style spices, suji, pain puri (yep! And as a mallu restaurant, the taste of this pani puri was truly off the charts! super yummmm! the right amount of spice and sour), a quinoa salad served in a little glass, custard style dessert, and ofc ramadan juices, fruit and samosa to break your fast.”
Sabudana with mango Net +1

“Tried all their desserts, Sabudana with mango was good.”
Samosa Net +1

“the spread consisted of Thalassery style chicken biryani, mutton rice/erachi choru- (this was my favorite btw), vegetable stew, naadan chicken curry, spicy beef curry, thenga kanji with a twist of chicken and hareesa style spices, suji, pain puri (yep! And as a mallu restaurant, the taste of this pani puri was truly off the charts! super yummmm! the right amount of spice and sour), a quinoa salad served in a little glass, custard style dessert, and ofc ramadan juices, fruit and samosa to break your fast.”
Shredded parota bread Net +1

“I highly recommend trying the shredded parota bread - it's a game-changer!”
Soft porotta Net +1

“Soft porotta, delicate nice pathiri, and well-cooked beef ularthiyathu rounded off the meal beautifully.”
Spicy beef curry Net +1

“the spread consisted of Thalassery style chicken biryani, mutton rice/erachi choru- (this was my favorite btw), vegetable stew, naadan chicken curry, spicy beef curry, thenga kanji with a twist of chicken and hareesa style spices, suji, pain puri (yep! And as a mallu restaurant, the taste of this pani puri was truly off the charts! super yummmm! the right amount of spice and sour), a quinoa salad served in a little glass, custard style dessert, and ofc ramadan juices, fruit and samosa to break your fast.”
Thalassery style chicken biryani Net +1

“the spread consisted of Thalassery style chicken biryani, mutton rice/erachi choru- (this was my favorite btw), vegetable stew, naadan chicken curry, spicy beef curry, thenga kanji with a twist of chicken and hareesa style spices, suji, pain puri (yep! And as a mallu restaurant, the taste of this pani puri was truly off the charts! super yummmm! the right amount of spice and sour), a quinoa salad served in a little glass, custard style dessert, and ofc ramadan juices, fruit and samosa to break your fast.”
Thenga kanji Net +1

“the spread consisted of Thalassery style chicken biryani, mutton rice/erachi choru- (this was my favorite btw), vegetable stew, naadan chicken curry, spicy beef curry, thenga kanji with a twist of chicken and hareesa style spices, suji, pain puri (yep! And as a mallu restaurant, the taste of this pani puri was truly off the charts! super yummmm! the right amount of spice and sour), a quinoa salad served in a little glass, custard style dessert, and ofc ramadan juices, fruit and samosa to break your fast.”
Ummi’s chicken fry Net +1

“The sweet mango salad was fresh and light, the Ummi’s chicken fry was perfectly spiced and crisp, and the Kozhikodan chicken biriyani was fragrant and comforting.”
Unniyappam Net +1

“I particularly loved the unniyappam.”
Veetile meen curry Net +1

“🔥 Cheesy Butter Chicken Charcoal – their most famous dish and an absolute must-try! 🐟 Veetile Meen Curry – a comforting, homely-style fish curry. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and cooked to perfection.”
Vegetable curry Net +1

“I loved the vegetable curry and chicken biryani.”
Vegetable stew Net +1

“the spread consisted of Thalassery style chicken biryani, mutton rice/erachi choru- (this was my favorite btw), vegetable stew, naadan chicken curry, spicy beef curry, thenga kanji with a twist of chicken and hareesa style spices, suji, pain puri (yep! And as a mallu restaurant, the taste of this pani puri was truly off the charts! super yummmm! the right amount of spice and sour), a quinoa salad served in a little glass, custard style dessert, and ofc ramadan juices, fruit and samosa to break your fast.”
Vellappam Net +1

“We enjoyed beef fry, chicken nadan curry, chittulli, and vellappam, all of which were top-notch.”
Vishu special sadhya Net +1

“I had the Vishu special sadhya from Lallumas Hotel for lunch, and it was very tasty and satisfying.”
Well-cooked beef ularthiyathu Net +1

“Soft porotta, delicate nice pathiri, and well-cooked beef ularthiyathu rounded off the meal beautifully.”
Paal kappa Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Paal kappa 5/5 a must try, it was really good”
Lallumma’s crispy chicken Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The Lallumma’s Crispy Chicken was average – just two skewers of fried chicken with a mayo-based sauce.”
Mutton kurumulak masala Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The Mutton Kurumulak Masala was alright, but the Chilli Chicken gravy was disappointing – it looked more like a Sweet and Sour Chinese dish.”

Drinks 2

Karak Net +2

“And for the tea lovers out there, their karak is one of the best I’ve had!”
South indian filter coffee Net +1

“The South Indian filter coffee was very good.”

What to Avoid (15)

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Aviyal Net −1

“Sambar was average and aviyal and rice were too hard to chew.”
Butter chicken Net −1

“• Butter Chicken Very average. It didn’t have the authentic flavor or the creamy texture you would expect. Rating: 1.5/5”
Chatti choru Net −1

“Natholi & prawn fry was nice. Chatti Choru wasnt that good.”
Chemmen chutrachath Net −1

“food tastes good, however disappointed with “Paal kappa” which was more like curd rice & “chemmen chutrachath” was so so spicy with green & red chili with chilly powder too.”
Chilli chicken gravy Net −1

“The Mutton Kurumulak Masala was alright, but the Chilli Chicken gravy was disappointing – it looked more like a Sweet and Sour Chinese dish.”
Fish curry meals Net −1

“Had fish curry meals which was disappointing. Gravy tasted like oil. None of the curries were satisfying.”
Fluffy paratha Net −1

“• Plain Paratha (AED 1.5) & Fluffy Paratha (AED 2.5) There was no real difference in taste between the two. Both were very basic and not the special kind of paratha you’d expect. Rating: 2/5”
Ghee rice dal combo Net −1

“So checked out for the combos and ordered Ghee Rice Dal combo The menu priced AED 10. I had to wait 25 minutes for my food to be served. When served, the rice was not cooked properly also they didn't serve me papadam.”
Neypathal beef Net −1

“Neypathal & beef : 2.5/5 below average as i was expecting a better result.”
Plain biryani rice Net −1

“• Plain Biryani Rice Honestly, it wasn’t biryani at all — it was just plain white rice with a bit of fried onions and coriander, and the texture was underwhelming and disappointing. Rating: 1/5”
Plain paratha Net −1

“• Plain Paratha (AED 1.5) & Fluffy Paratha (AED 2.5) There was no real difference in taste between the two. Both were very basic and not the special kind of paratha you’d expect. Rating: 2/5”
Porotta and beef Net −1

“Had the porotta and beef from here, and it was alright. Nothing I would go back for, because there are certainly better options out there.”
Pothi parotta Net −1

“Visited yesterday for dinner by 10pm. Ordered paal konju, pothi porotta, chinese noodles, gobi manjurian and porotta.”
Prawn tawa Net −1

“• Prawn Tawa The seasoning was nice with a pleasant Indian spice aroma, but unfortunately it didn’t save the dish from the strong fishy smell in the prawns. Rating: 0/5”
Samiya payasam Net −1

“My last hope was on the samiya payasam which was again a flop. It had a rotten milk taste.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Availability. Ask what is available before choosing from the large menu, since some dishes are restricted to particular meal periods.

Allow Time. Avoid visiting when rushed; one diner waited 25 minutes for a simple combo, while another waited over 40 minutes for the first dish.

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Practical details

23rd Street

Al Karama, Dubai

04 273 3411

Mon	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

Waiting times can be substantial: reviews mention 25 minutes for a combo, over 40 minutes for the first dish and staggered arrivals.

Menu Availability

The large menu is not fully available at all times, with some dishes limited to breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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The Bottom Line

Lallummas is a Kerala-focused Indian restaurant in Al Karama where the most compelling reasons to visit are its traditional festive meals and homestyle dishes. Reviewers repeatedly return for the Onam sadhya, while other praised choices include Chicken Chittulli, Nool Parotta, fish curry and biryani. Payasam is another recurring mention, though its quality is not consistent on every visit.

The restaurant also caters to small celebrations. Its party hall has been used for children’s birthdays and is described as suitable for roughly 22–25 guests. Families liked the cosy ambience, helpful event support and buffet sampling before confirming a menu.

Home delivery also received praise for on-time arrival and neat packing. There are practical advantages: reviewers found the location easy to reach, with RTA parking nearby, and described the interiors as calm and family-friendly. Still, allow extra time for dining.

Several guests reported long waits, staggered dishes and slow responses, while one found many menu items unavailable. Prices should be checked before ordering and payment: a Ghee Rice Dal combo listed at AED 10 was charged at AED 13 in one visit. Overall, Lallummas looks strongest for sadhya, Kerala specialities and small events, but individual dish quality and service speed can vary.