Dosa
Reviews praise the dosa, including paneer masala dosa and plain dosa served with tasty chutney.
Madhura Restaurant
Al Karama
Madhura Restaurant is a pure-vegetarian South Indian restaurant in Al Karama, known in reviews for dosa, traditional Tamil Nadu meals and filter coffee. It is worth considering for a casual vegetarian breakfast or thali, though service speed and consistency can vary considerably.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
629 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Filter Coffee
Filter coffee is a recurring highlight, with one diner saying it brought back the taste of coffee from India.
Vegetarian Menu
The restaurant serves pure vegetarian food, with South Indian staples alongside options such as meals, poori and veg biryani.
Tamil Flavours
A lunch-thali review highlights flavorful curries, fresh ingredients and a traditional Tamil Nadu style.
Idiyappam
Idiyappam stands out for one regular, who noted that it comes with four to five side-dish choices.
Family Dining
One breakfast review describes the restaurant as suitable for families, with a spacious setting and an elaborate menu.
What to Eat at Madhura Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Madhura Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Madhura 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 3
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Sambar Net +3
“After a long long time went for lunch and it was very amazing we love the dosa and sambar was amazing and also a very pocket-friendly menu, love it”
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“After a long long time went for lunch and it was very amazing we love the dosa and sambar was amazing and also a very pocket-friendly menu, love it”February 2021
“Yummy masala dosa with 2 type of chutneys and sambar. Their coffee is my favourite one.”January 2022
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Chapati Net +2
“Very friendly staffs Tamil nadu meals n Chinese meals must try . Homely taste n that Chapati is Must try as well.”
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“Very friendly staffs Tamil nadu meals n Chinese meals must try . Homely taste n that Chapati is Must try as well.”August 2023
“Me and my friend had these paneer masala dosa, chapathi and kadai paneer. Finally filter coffee my old favourite. Kadai paneer was mouth watering, chapathi with ghee aroma. Paneer masala dosa was worth try.”August 2023
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Mini-tiffin breakfast Net +2
“More than 5 stars Yummy tasty food, strongly recommended Mini tiffin and poor bhaji all good, sambar and chutney are very tasty typical tamil nadu taste.. packing and quantity is good enough.. keep going..”
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“More than 5 stars Yummy tasty food, strongly recommended Mini tiffin and poor bhaji all good, sambar and chutney are very tasty typical tamil nadu taste.. packing and quantity is good enough.. keep going..”August 2024
“Tried the mini-tiffin breakfast and dahi wada, both were delicious ! Packaging was good.”October 2021
Honorable mentions (17)
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Dahi wada Net +1
“Tried the mini-tiffin breakfast and dahi wada, both were delicious ! Packaging was good.”
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“Tried the mini-tiffin breakfast and dahi wada, both were delicious ! Packaging was good.”October 2021
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Garlic masala dosa Net +1
“Very nice vegiterian restaurant owsom food and nice staff Garlic masala dosa sooper”
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“Very nice vegiterian restaurant owsom food and nice staff Garlic masala dosa sooper”January 2021
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Idiyappam Net +1
“Idiyappam was my forever' choice there ,with utmost 4-5 varieties of side dishes of your choice.”
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“Idiyappam was my forever' choice there ,with utmost 4-5 varieties of side dishes of your choice.”April 2024
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Kadai paneer Net +1
“Me and my friend had these paneer masala dosa, chapathi and kadai paneer. Finally filter coffee my old favourite. Kadai paneer was mouth watering, chapathi with ghee aroma. Paneer masala dosa was worth try.”
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“Me and my friend had these paneer masala dosa, chapathi and kadai paneer. Finally filter coffee my old favourite. Kadai paneer was mouth watering, chapathi with ghee aroma. Paneer masala dosa was worth try.”August 2023
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Kanji Net +1
“Madhurai corner restaurant having now special kanji spr taste. Did dinner also which is really traditional taste.”
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“Madhurai corner restaurant having now special kanji spr taste. Did dinner also which is really traditional taste.”May 2021
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Lunch thali Net +1
“I had the lunch thali, and I was thoroughly impressed. The curries were flavorful, each prepared with care, and the overall meal was rich in taste. The combination of spices and the freshness of the ingredients made every bite enjoyable.”
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“I had the lunch thali, and I was thoroughly impressed. The curries were flavorful, each prepared with care, and the overall meal was rich in taste. The combination of spices and the freshness of the ingredients made every bite enjoyable.”September 2024
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Maharaja masala dosa Net +1
“Maharaja Masala Dosa. . Thin rice, lentil crepe accompanied with sambar and homemade chutneys with chef's special Was superb.”
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“Maharaja Masala Dosa. . Thin rice, lentil crepe accompanied with sambar and homemade chutneys with chef's special Was superb.”May 2022
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Masala dosa set Net +1
““I was so impressed with my dinner this night! I tried the Poori set and masala dosa set . We both finished our whole plates and were so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”
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““I was so impressed with my dinner this night! I tried the Poori set and masala dosa set . We both finished our whole plates and were so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it.”March 2023
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Mini tiffin thali Net +1
“Opted in for Mini tiffin thali. Food quality is best in its class. Food quality is awesome 👌 . In the evening time ,one waiter was only attending table service. Prices are reasonably ok. They also have a branch in meena bazar. But the quality of food,service cutlery and ambiance is good here in karama. Filter coffee was adding charm after having tiffin.”
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Review excerpts
“Opted in for Mini tiffin thali. Food quality is best in its class. Food quality is awesome 👌 . In the evening time ,one waiter was only attending table service. Prices are reasonably ok. They also have a branch in meena bazar. But the quality of food,service cutlery and ambiance is good here in karama. Filter coffee was adding charm after having tiffin.”January 2024
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More kolambu Net +1
“Their more kolambu is a must try item.”
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“Their more kolambu is a must try item.”December 2021
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Mysore pak Net +1
“Mysore pak all time favourite 😍”
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“Mysore pak all time favourite 😍”August 2023
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Paneer masala dosa Net +1
“Me and my friend had these paneer masala dosa, chapathi and kadai paneer. Finally filter coffee my old favourite. Kadai paneer was mouth watering, chapathi with ghee aroma. Paneer masala dosa was worth try.”
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Review excerpts
“Me and my friend had these paneer masala dosa, chapathi and kadai paneer. Finally filter coffee my old favourite. Kadai paneer was mouth watering, chapathi with ghee aroma. Paneer masala dosa was worth try.”August 2023
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Plain dosa Net +1
“We have tried plain dosa. Dosa and the chutney are very nice.”
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“We have tried plain dosa. Dosa and the chutney are very nice.”December 2023
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Poor bhaji Net +1
“More than 5 stars Yummy tasty food, strongly recommended Mini tiffin and poor bhaji all good, sambar and chutney are very tasty typical tamil nadu taste.. packing and quantity is good enough.. keep going..”
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“More than 5 stars Yummy tasty food, strongly recommended Mini tiffin and poor bhaji all good, sambar and chutney are very tasty typical tamil nadu taste.. packing and quantity is good enough.. keep going..”August 2024
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Poori Net +1
“The poori and other dishes we tried were delicious, the ambiance was cozy, and the prices were very reasonable.”
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“The poori and other dishes we tried were delicious, the ambiance was cozy, and the prices were very reasonable.”February 2024
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Puri Net +1
“The dosa is delicious and the puri is also great.”
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Review excerpts
“The dosa is delicious and the puri is also great.”April 2025
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Veg biryani Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We tried their meals and veg biryani, both of which were decent but lacked the wow factor. The flavors are mild, and while the portion sizes are reasonable, they don’t stand out compared to other South Indian restaurants in the area.”
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Drinks 3
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Filter coffee Net +3
“Exotic filter coffee ☕ and therapeutic hot water is supplied.”
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Review excerpts
“Exotic filter coffee ☕ and therapeutic hot water is supplied.”April 2024
“Opted in for Mini tiffin thali. Food quality is best in its class. Food quality is awesome 👌 . In the evening time ,one waiter was only attending table service. Prices are reasonably ok. They also have a branch in meena bazar. But the quality of food,service cutlery and ambiance is good here in karama. Filter coffee was adding charm after having tiffin.”January 2024
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Lassi’s Net +1
“Lassi’s are pretty good.”
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“Lassi’s are pretty good.”April 2025
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Nannari mojito Net +1
“Wow super taste!! Must try Nannari Mojito”
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“Wow super taste!! Must try Nannari Mojito”September 2021
What to Avoid (9)
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Masala dosa Net −1
“We ordered dosa and masala dosa, but the food was not fresh at all. The sambar was extremely watery and had no taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered dosa and masala dosa, but the food was not fresh at all. The sambar was extremely watery and had no taste.”April 2026
“Ordered Masala Dosa, Mysore Masala Dosa, Vada set, Mini Idly, Porotta and Gobi Manchurian. Dosa was very soft not at all crispy.”March 2022
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Mysore masala dosa Net −1
“I ordered mysoor masala dosha today but I was very disappointed when I saw .. coz firstly it didn’t looked like mysoor masala and secondly the tangy flavor inside that made the taste horrible . There was no such red color coat which gives the authentic taste of mysoor masala then the waiter told that the chutney inside the dosha is green but when I opened it there was no green chutney at all .. it was only some renovated potato Bhaji with lots of tomatoes or chaat masala or what not .. will never prefer to eat there any more .. they serve us very late .. and for cofffee we asked them and reminded them for 5 to 6 times .. we understand if there is lot of rush but today there were only handful of people as customers.. worst experience as far as mysoor masala dosha is concerned”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered mysoor masala dosha today but I was very disappointed when I saw .. coz firstly it didn’t looked like mysoor masala and secondly the tangy flavor inside that made the taste horrible . There was no such red color coat which gives the authentic taste of mysoor masala then the waiter told that the chutney inside the dosha is green but when I opened it there was no green chutney at all .. it was only some renovated potato Bhaji with lots of tomatoes or chaat masala or what not .. will never prefer to eat there any more .. they serve us very late .. and for cofffee we asked them and reminded them for 5 to 6 times .. we understand if there is lot of rush but today there were only handful of people as customers.. worst experience as far as mysoor masala dosha is concerned”October 2024
“Ordered Mysore Masala dosa and set dosa for breakfast along with coffee.. Mysore masala dosa tasted nothing like you would expect it to taste..”March 2023
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Idly Net −1
“Very very disappointed, i went for the dinner to be honest i eat idly and idly was very old no any taste I didn't feel, and the rate was very high, last three days before I came to dubai from other emirates I never eat this same taste,”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very very disappointed, i went for the dinner to be honest i eat idly and idly was very old no any taste I didn't feel, and the rate was very high, last three days before I came to dubai from other emirates I never eat this same taste,”December 2025
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Mini breakfast Net −1
“Ordered Rocket dosa, panner masala dosa, plain masala dosa, ghee roast, mini breakfast with coffee… No complaints about the food… Mini breakfast option can be improved a bit..”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Rocket dosa, panner masala dosa, plain masala dosa, ghee roast, mini breakfast with coffee… No complaints about the food… Mini breakfast option can be improved a bit..”October 2023
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Paneer 65 Net −1
“Most of the items would have lesser salt, so if you're ordering items like paneer 65 of sort, ask them to add a bit of salt.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Most of the items would have lesser salt, so if you're ordering items like paneer 65 of sort, ask them to add a bit of salt.”December 2021
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Set dosa Net −1
“Ordered Mysore Masala dosa and set dosa for breakfast along with coffee.. Mysore masala dosa tasted nothing like you would expect it to taste.. Set dosa was not thick or spongy..”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Mysore Masala dosa and set dosa for breakfast along with coffee.. Mysore masala dosa tasted nothing like you would expect it to taste.. Set dosa was not thick or spongy..”March 2023
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South indian thali meal Net −1
“The food was very average with not even pickle or curd given for the South Indian thali meal and 80 % of the items on the menu where unavailable - as stated by the manager and the unprofessional, disgusting waitress !!”
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“The food was very average with not even pickle or curd given for the South Indian thali meal and 80 % of the items on the menu where unavailable - as stated by the manager and the unprofessional, disgusting waitress !!”September 2025
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Thali Net −1
“Guys overpriced food and worst tsate..not recommended ..you can find any otger hotel around this..i feel fooled after eating their thali 🫡.. .meals atleast provide price menu in table or wall 😑”
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Critical review excerpts
“Guys overpriced food and worst tsate..not recommended ..you can find any otger hotel around this..i feel fooled after eating their thali 🫡.. .meals atleast provide price menu in table or wall 😑”November 2025
Drinks 1
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Sweet lassi Net −1
“My friend took SWEET lassi and it was smelling onion.”
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Critical review excerpts
“My friend took SWEET lassi and it was smelling onion.”May 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Build in extra time for your meal, especially at busy periods, as one waiter may be handling the whole dining room.
Check Availability. Ask what is available before settling in; a review says many menu items were unavailable during the visit.
Request Salt. If you prefer stronger seasoning, ask for extra salt; one review says several dishes were served with less salt.
Check Payment. Carry enough cash or confirm card payment before ordering, since a review found the card machine was not working.
Check Cooling. On hot days, confirm that the air conditioning is working before choosing a table.
Plan the visit
Practical details
58 33B St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Long waits are a repeated concern, including food arriving slowly and orders sometimes being forgotten.
Staff Shortage
Several reviews describe too few staff, especially at busy times, leaving one waiter to cover tables.
Hygiene Issues
Customers have reported unpleasant smells, dirty-looking displays and tableware that did not appear properly washed.
Unavailable Items
Menu availability can be unreliable; one diner said most listed items were unavailable during the visit.
High Prices
Some diners felt the food was overpriced, particularly when the taste or portion did not meet expectations.
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The Bottom Line
Madhura Restaurant is a pure-vegetarian South Indian address in Al Karama, with reviews covering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Customers come for masala dosa, poori, mini tiffin thali and traditional meals; the filter coffee is another recurring draw. One diner also singled out idiyappam with several side-dish choices.
The food can be very good when it is on form. Reviews describe flavorful lunch-thali curries, tasty sambar and chutney, and a paneer masala dosa worth trying. Other diners, however, found the food average or inconsistent: complaints include watery, tasteless sambar, old idly and a Mysore masala dosa that did not match expectations.
Service is the main caution. Several customers waited a long time, were not approached promptly, or found one waiter covering the entire restaurant. Menu availability has also been an issue, and one review reported that the card machine was not working.
Hygiene complaints include unpleasant smells and poorly washed-looking tableware, while another visitor found the air conditioning out of order. If you visit, ask what is available, allow extra time and check payment and cooling arrangements first. The restaurant may suit a relaxed vegetarian meal, but it is not the safest choice when you need quick, predictable service.