Malabar biryani
Beef, mutton and chicken biryanis are repeatedly praised, with one review calling the beef dum biryani the menu standout.
Mashad Restaurant Al Qusais 2
Al Qusais
Mashad Restaurant Al Qusais 2 serves Kerala and Malabar-style food, with a strong following for its biryanis and traditional tea snacks. It is worth considering for egg puffs, fresh milk tea, or dishes such as prawns ghee roast, though the compact dining room and uneven service are worth keeping in mind.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
170 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Egg puffs
The egg puffs are a recurring favourite, described as flaky, crispy outside, soft inside and fresh.
Tea snacks
Evening tea comes with a broad Kerala snack selection, including puffs, chattipatiri, kunjipathal and parippu vada.
Prawn dishes
Prawns ghee roast and chemmeen curry receive specific praise, including a recommendation to try chemmeen curry with meals.
Kerala flavours
Reviews point to traditional Malabar dishes such as fish mango curry, parotta, naipathiri and beef roast.
Breakfast value
Breakfast combos are described as worthwhile and cheaper than neighbouring restaurants.
Friendly welcomes
Some diners report warm, welcoming staff and quick, efficient service when the visit goes smoothly.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try puffs. For a first visit, start with the egg puffs; they are one of the clearest recurring favourites.
Visit off-peak. Aim for 4–6 if possible, as reviews mention crowds, limited seating and a stated best time in that window.
Check portions. If ordering chatti chor or a prawn dish, confirm the expected portion first because some diners found quantities disappointing.
Confirm spice. Repeat spice instructions clearly when ordering; one chicken lollipop request for a child was served very spicy.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to find paid parking, particularly if visiting when the restaurant is busy.
Check delivery. For delivery, confirm the order through a channel that responds, since some reviews report unanswered calls and long waits.
Plan the visit
Practical details
149 Al Nahda St
Al Qusais 2, Dubai
| Mon | 5:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Several reviews describe ignored calls, poor communication, defensive responses and unhelpful staff interactions.
Tight seating
The dining room has limited, cramped seating, with reports of long waits during busy periods.
Delivery delays
One nearby delivery reportedly took more than 70 minutes, while phone calls were not answered.
Inconsistent portions
Portions and biryani quality are not always consistent; one prawn dish reportedly contained only four or five small pieces.
Parking hassle
Parking is described as slightly difficult and paid.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
3 dirham
one orotti
“They charge 3 dirham for one orotti but you feel at home”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Mashad Restaurant Al Qusais 2 is a Kerala and Malabar-style restaurant that works especially well for a casual biryani meal or an evening tea-and-snacks stop. The most frequently useful choices are the beef dum biryani, egg puffs, fresh milk tea and prawns ghee roast. Reviews also highlight mutton and chicken biryani, fish mango curry, and traditional snacks such as chattipatiri and kunjipathal.
The food is not uniformly praised, but the strongest reviews are very specific: the beef dum biryani is described as aromatic with tender, well-marinated meat, while the puffs are praised for being crispy outside and soft inside. Breakfast combos are considered good value compared with nearby restaurants, and one diner particularly enjoyed orotti with egg curry; that review records one orotti at 3 dirham. Plan around the setting.
Seating is tight, the restaurant can be crowded on weekends, and one review suggests 4–6 as a better time to visit. Parking is paid and slightly difficult. Service is the main caution: diners report unanswered calls, delivery delays, poor order communication and occasional defensive staff responses.
Portions can also vary, especially for chatti chor and prawn dishes, so checking before ordering is sensible.
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