Malabar Junction Restaurant

Name: Malabar Junction Restaurant
Address: Near NMC hospital - Dubai, Al Nahda, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142965322

Al Nahda

Restaurant Open now 04 296 5322

Malabar Junction Restaurant is a small Kerala-style eatery in Al Nahda with indoor and outdoor seating. It draws diners for dishes such as the ghee rice and beef combo and hearty Malabar breakfasts, though service and food quality can vary noticeably between visits.

Reputation Score

3.7

★★★★☆

721 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Ghee Rice

The ghee rice and beef combo is praised for fragrant rice and tender, well-spiced beef.

Malabar Breakfast

Breakfast standouts include neychoru, egg roast, beef curry, pathiri with chicken stew, puttu and kadala curry.

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What to Eat at Malabar Junction Restaurant

These items at Malabar Junction Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

Ghee rice Net +5

“Went in particularly for the ghee rice beef combo and was not a bit disappointed. Priced at 15/- and served in banana leaf with salad, pickle, raita and coconut "chammanthi" it is worth. They serve generous portion even when you go for second or third round. Nevertheless no one should waste a single grain of rice.”
Porotta Net +3

“Porotta and beef curry was very nice”
Puttu Net +2

“recently we ate their breakfast of porotta/puttu with beef curry which was also good😋 ....maintain it always👍🏻”

Honorable mentions (17)

Chapatti Net +1

“The Chapatti was soft and fluffy and reminded me of homemade Chappatis.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“The puttu and kadala curry were soft, fresh, and full of taste🤤, and the porotta with chicken curry was perfectly flaky and spicy.”
Chicken masala Net +1

“The Mutton masla, chicken masala and egg fried rice, noodles was especially memorable. Must try!”
Egg fried rice Net +1

“The Mutton masla, chicken masala and egg fried rice, noodles was especially memorable. Must try!”
Egg roast Net +1

“The neychoru, egg roast, and beef curry were full of deep Malabar flavors-rich, spicy, and cooked just right.”
Grilled sea bream Net +1

“We also ordered a grilled sea bream, and the chef customized it exactly to our liking. It was fresh, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked — a real highlight of the meal.”
Idukki beef Net +1

“The Idukki Beef is dry-style fried Beef and is well on the spicier side. For people who prefer a milder palette, this would definitely not be an option.”
Kadala curry Net +1

“The puttu and kadala curry were soft, fresh, and full of taste🤤, and the porotta with chicken curry was perfectly flaky and spicy.”
Kizhi parotta Net +1

“We ordered the Kizhi Parotta and the Idukki Beef along with Chapatti. The Kizhi Parotta is served wrapped up in a Banana leaf. Inside, are two Parathas mushed together with a Beef gravy in between. Having tried it for the first time, I absolutely loved the taste and presentation.”
Mutton masla Net +1

“The Mutton masla, chicken masala and egg fried rice, noodles was especially memorable. Must try!”
Neychoru Net +1

“The neychoru, egg roast, and beef curry were full of deep Malabar flavors-rich, spicy, and cooked just right.”
Pathiri with chicken stew Net +1

“The pathiri with chicken stew was soft and comforting, and everything tasted fresh.”
Pothi chicken biryani Net +1

“An absolute amazing experience - Please make sure to try Pothi Chicken Biryani - Brilliant 💙”
Prawns tawa Net +1

“Highly satisfying after washing our hands and paying bills....worth it....a must try Prawns tawa is serving...Go for it and enjoyyy”
Shawarma Net +1

“After change from tulip to malabar.....the food taste & quality has drastically improved ....also their fresh milk tea ,shawarma & charcoal ....recently we ate their breakfast of porotta/puttu with beef curry which was also good😋 ....maintain it always👍🏻”
Thalassery mutton biryani Net +1

“The Thalassery mutton biryani was absolutely fantastic — aromatic, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The mutton was tender and juicy, while the rice was light, fluffy, and beautifully infused with spices.”
Unlimited beef curry Net +1

“I went to have the combo of Ghee rice and unlimited beef curry which costs only 15AED. I felt like I was having lunch at a Muslim wedding in my hometown. A taste that was far buried in my memory. If you like this combination you must try this food.”

Drinks 1

Fresh milk tea Net +2

“One of the BEST Fresh milk Tea which I had at 12:59am , yes it’s 12:59 am.”

Honorable mentions (5)

Fresh juice Net +1

“Best fresh juice and delicious keralite authentic flavoured foods.”
Layer tea Net +1

“Layer tea was excellent”
Mango juice Net +1

“Great food ❤️ happy tummy ❤️ refreshing mango juice”
Samavar tea Net +1

“Their samavar tea and snacks are so yummy ❤️😋”
Tea Net +1

“The tea was strong and refreshing, just the way it should be.”

What to Avoid (6)

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Ghee rice with beef Net −1

“They advertised unlimited ghee rice with beef and chicken, but the quality of the food was far below expectations, especially considering the high price. The rice was not cooked properly and tasted underdone. The beef and chicken were also not satisfying in terms of flavor and quality.”
Ghee rice with chicken Net −1

“They advertised unlimited ghee rice with beef and chicken, but the quality of the food was far below expectations, especially considering the high price. The rice was not cooked properly and tasted underdone. The beef and chicken were also not satisfying in terms of flavor and quality.”
Gheerice combo with beef Net −1

“I tried the Gheerice combo with beef. It was not good at all. The beef and rice were not cooked well and the taste was disappointing.”
Grilled chicken with hummus Net −1

“I ordered grilled chicken with hummus, and the food was completely unacceptable. The chicken was undercooked, which is a serious health risk. The hummus was so bitter that I had to return it — the olive oil used was of very poor quality, and it had a strong, unpleasant smell, like it was mixed with other low-grade oils.”
Schezwan fired noodle Net −1

“Today. I was odered noodle ( schezwan fired noodle.Very bad taste. Even i saw chilli powder solid 🤮in noodle. Is is human foods? Also chicken smell when i eating time i felt. I think this noodle only boil ( no cooked ) ( no fired) bcoz of i didn't see any oil in noodle.”
Signature water flooded beef curry Net −1

“Overhyped by some food vloggers for their SIGNATURE water flooded beef curry with ghee rice for AED 17. Its the minimum manners to check what a customer is sharing about food taste..Waiter is justifying by saying its low thickness is due to freshness..”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Allow Time. Avoid tight schedules: one review describes a 45-minute wait for a wrap, while another says food slows when busy.

Confirm Orders. Check that every item was recorded and follow up if something is missing, especially snacks served separately.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Near NMC hospital - Dubai

Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai

04 296 5322

Mon	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

Several diners report long waits, including 45 minutes for one wrap and 15 minutes before a breakfast order was taken.

Order Errors

Orders were sometimes forgotten or incomplete; one table never received its chicken pakkavada.

Customer-reported prices

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

24 AED

Malabar combo with 1 Shawarma 1 Burger and 1 Pepsi

“Bought their Malabar combo with 1 Shawarma 1 Burger and 1 Pepsi for 24 AED, same thing costs 21 if bought separately, deceiving offer”

Google review · April 2026

15dhs

Unlimited ghee rice and beef

“Unlimited ghee rice and beef at 15dhs,”

Google review · July 2022

AED 17

water flooded beef curry with ghee rice

“Overhyped by some food vloggers for their SIGNATURE water flooded beef curry with ghee rice for AED 17”

Google review · March 2022

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The Bottom Line

Malabar Junction Restaurant is a small Kerala-style restaurant in Al Nahda where breakfast and traditional Malabar dishes are the main draw. Customers mention neychoru, egg roast, beef curry, puttu with kadala curry, and porotta with chicken curry; the ghee rice and beef combo is another recurring favourite. Fresh juices and layered tea add easy extras.

The strongest reviews describe authentic Kerala flavours, generous ghee rice portions, and friendly service. One diner enjoyed Kizhi Parotta wrapped in a banana leaf, Idukki Beef and soft chapatti, while another praised Thalassery mutton biryani and a customised grilled sea bream. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, with outdoor tables described as pleasant in good evening weather.

Consistency is the main question. Other customers report underdone ghee rice, disappointing beef or chicken, eggshells in breakfast, and a not-clean atmosphere. Service complaints are frequent too: delayed orders, missing items, poor follow-up and rude staff.

One customer waited 45 minutes for a wrap, and another left after an idli order failed to arrive. If you visit, allow extra time, confirm availability and check that the order is complete. Small historical price references include AED 15 ghee rice-and-beef meals, but current pricing and quality should be confirmed before ordering.