Cuisine range
The menu spans Filipino, Sri Lankan, Indian and other South Asian dishes, giving groups plenty of choice.
Mamarama Restaurant Est
Oud Metha
Mamarama Restaurant Est is a multi-cuisine restaurant in Oud Metha, serving Indian, Filipino, Sri Lankan and Nepali dishes. Reviews point to butter chicken, halo halo and Filipino comfort food, alongside a colourful, cozy interior that works for meals or snacks.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
192 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Halo halo
Halo halo is repeatedly praised, with one family lunch calling it a dessert winner alongside bibingka.
Filipino dishes
Bulalo, tapa and fried chicken were all rated excellent in one family lunch review.
Indian favourites
Butter chicken is a clear recommendation from diners looking for a familiar Indian main.
Easy access
The restaurant is just outside Oud Metha metro station exit 1 and near the Oud Metha bus station.
Home delivery
A delivery customer found the chapatis fresh and homemade in style, with quantity and quality exceeding expectations.
Affordable snacks
Pakoras with garam chai were singled out as excellent and affordable, making the front snack area worth a look.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Avoid a tight schedule: multiple reviews mention 30–45 minute waits, including for dosa and Chicksilog.
Confirm orders. Check the dish when it arrives, as one repeat customer reported receiving the wrong dish for the third time.
Request spice. Ask about spice and masala levels before ordering; an earlier review says they can customize them.
Try breakfast. An older review reported an all-day breakfast deal from 8–11 for 10 AED including hot karak.
Use transit. The restaurant is convenient by metro or bus, sitting just outside Oud Metha metro station exit 1.
Check inclusions. If ordering a set meal, confirm every included item: one Filipino Business Lunch review says the dessert was not served.
Plan the visit
Practical details
68V7+MPQ Desert Home - 4 10th St
Oud Metha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several diners reported long waits, including 45 minutes for a plain dosa and 30 minutes for Chicksilog.
Order errors
One repeat customer said the wrong dish had been delivered three times and that the complaint became an argument.
Inconsistent food
Reviews describe burnt pakoras, salty soup, undercooked naan and dishes arriving differently from what was ordered.
Spice levels
One diner found the food overwhelmingly spicy and reported heartburn.
Poor handling
Some customers found staff dismissive or rude when raising delays, incorrect dishes or food-quality concerns.
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The Bottom Line
Mamarama is a multi-cuisine restaurant in Oud Metha where you can sit down for Indian, Filipino, Sri Lankan or Nepali food, or drop in for a snack. Butter chicken, masala dosa, bulalo and halo halo are among the dishes most clearly represented in customer reviews, while the bakery at the entrance is also mentioned for Filipino cakes, breads and pastries. The setting is one of its strongest points.
Diners describe a clean, cozy interior with old movie posters, vibrant orange-and-white decor and an Indian village-style corner. It is easy to reach from Oud Metha metro station and the bus station, and one review reports free parking at the venue. Prices are often described as reasonable; an older breakfast offer was 10 AED including hot karak.
Service and consistency are the main reasons to be cautious. Several customers waited 30–45 minutes or longer, and some received the wrong dish or food that did not match the expected preparation. Reports include burnt pakoras, overly salty dishes, very spicy food and a missing dessert from a business lunch.
If you are visiting during a busy period, allow extra time, confirm your order when it arrives and ask whether the spice level can be adjusted.