Tamil flavours
Reviews describe a traditional Tamil Nadu taste, with one customer calling it a good option for South Indian food in Al Quoz.
Meenatshi Chettinadu Restaurant
Al Quoz
Meenatshi Chettinadu Restaurant is a Tamil and South Indian restaurant in Al Quoz, known in reviews for traditional Tamil Nadu flavours, affordable meals and hearty dishes such as dosa and Seeraga Samba mutton biriyani. The setting is casual and compact, with a small-restaurant feel rather than a polished family dining atmosphere.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
1,076 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast value
Tamil breakfast dishes, chutneys and sambar are praised as excellent, with good portions for delivery.
Standout sambar
The sambar receives especially strong praise, including one review that calls it the highlight of the meal.
Mutton biriyani
Seeraga Samba mutton biriyani is a clear draw for at least one reviewer who specifically loves this style.
Fish fry
Natholi fry was singled out as a favourite with the thali meals, while Nethili and king fish fry also appear in positive reviews.
What to Eat at Meenatshi Chettinadu 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 Meenatshi Chettinadu 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 Meenatshi Chettinadu 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 10
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Biriyani Net +1
“I had Biryani rice it was quite tasty and quantity was decent. I liked the curd raitha & the paisam. But price as per the area location it's a little on the higher side”
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“I had Biryani rice it was quite tasty and quantity was decent. I liked the curd raitha & the paisam. But price as per the area location it's a little on the higher side”May 2025
“I have been visiting them for a long time. Never disappointed with the taste and quality. Had Nethili Fry, King Fish Fry, Chicken 99, Biriyani. Vaere Levelu. Surely Recommend this place for a fast and affordable option.”December 2023
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Sambar Net +1
“Value for money. Tamil Breakfast dishes are excellent, especially the condonments (different types of chutneys and sambar). Delivery portions are also good. I would say this restaurant is under valued. Food quality & quantity is definitely better than any famous tamil chains of restaurants in dubai.”
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“Value for money. Tamil Breakfast dishes are excellent, especially the condonments (different types of chutneys and sambar). Delivery portions are also good. I would say this restaurant is under valued. Food quality & quantity is definitely better than any famous tamil chains of restaurants in dubai.”August 2022
“Excellent Tamilian cuisine. Sambhar is to die for. Not great seating atmosphere, but absolute value for takeaway”June 2020
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Chicken 99 Net +1
“I have been visiting them for a long time. Never disappointed with the taste and quality. Had Nethili Fry, King Fish Fry, Chicken 99, Biriyani. Vaere Levelu. Surely Recommend this place for a fast and affordable option.”
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“I have been visiting them for a long time. Never disappointed with the taste and quality. Had Nethili Fry, King Fish Fry, Chicken 99, Biriyani. Vaere Levelu. Surely Recommend this place for a fast and affordable option.”December 2023
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Curd raitha Net +1
“I had Biryani rice it was quite tasty and quantity was decent. I liked the curd raitha & the paisam. But price as per the area location it's a little on the higher side”
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“I had Biryani rice it was quite tasty and quantity was decent. I liked the curd raitha & the paisam. But price as per the area location it's a little on the higher side”May 2025
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Dosa Net +1
“From the moment I tasted the Dosa along with the curry and chutney, the aroma of authentic spices was welcoming which set the tone for a wonderful meal.”
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“From the moment I tasted the Dosa along with the curry and chutney, the aroma of authentic spices was welcoming which set the tone for a wonderful meal.”December 2024
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King fish fry Net +1
“I have been visiting them for a long time. Never disappointed with the taste and quality. Had Nethili Fry, King Fish Fry, Chicken 99, Biriyani. Vaere Levelu. Surely Recommend this place for a fast and affordable option.”
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“I have been visiting them for a long time. Never disappointed with the taste and quality. Had Nethili Fry, King Fish Fry, Chicken 99, Biriyani. Vaere Levelu. Surely Recommend this place for a fast and affordable option.”December 2023
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Natholi fry Net +1
“Thali meals..... Natholi fry,,, my favorite, more than a "wow".”
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“Thali meals..... Natholi fry,,, my favorite, more than a "wow".”May 2026
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Nethili fry Net +1
“I have been visiting them for a long time. Never disappointed with the taste and quality. Had Nethili Fry, King Fish Fry, Chicken 99, Biriyani. Vaere Levelu. Surely Recommend this place for a fast and affordable option.”
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“I have been visiting them for a long time. Never disappointed with the taste and quality. Had Nethili Fry, King Fish Fry, Chicken 99, Biriyani. Vaere Levelu. Surely Recommend this place for a fast and affordable option.”December 2023
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Paisam Net +1
“I had Biryani rice it was quite tasty and quantity was decent. I liked the curd raitha & the paisam. But price as per the area location it's a little on the higher side”
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Review excerpts
“I had Biryani rice it was quite tasty and quantity was decent. I liked the curd raitha & the paisam. But price as per the area location it's a little on the higher side”May 2025
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Seeraga samba mutton biriyani Net +1
“Its a very good option for Seeraga Samba Mutton Biriyani lovers... I loved it...”
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“Its a very good option for Seeraga Samba Mutton Biriyani lovers... I loved it...”August 2024
Honorable mentions (1)
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Fish curry meal Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered a fish curry meal and a veg meal. The food was okay – nothing special, just average in taste and quality.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (9)
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Chettinadu briyani Net −1
“Im from Tamil Nadu so I know the taste of that Chettinadu briyani but one I eat today it was tomato rice and the service all poooooooooor”
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Critical review excerpts
“Im from Tamil Nadu so I know the taste of that Chettinadu briyani but one I eat today it was tomato rice and the service all poooooooooor”May 2026
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Chicken curry Net −1
“One of the worst experience I ever had in my life . Our order tomato chutney was spoiled and chicken curry we don't see even single piece chicken inside . Extra they given dosa which is we don't order . I almost 10 times dine in the restaurant and delivery also more than 15 times . But last few orders something missing and food quality going down . Sometimes too much spicy or no salt . Management need to take some actions to fix this . I personally I like the food in meenakshi but now I have to change the restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“One of the worst experience I ever had in my life . Our order tomato chutney was spoiled and chicken curry we don't see even single piece chicken inside . Extra they given dosa which is we don't order . I almost 10 times dine in the restaurant and delivery also more than 15 times . But last few orders something missing and food quality going down . Sometimes too much spicy or no salt . Management need to take some actions to fix this . I personally I like the food in meenakshi but now I have to change the restaurant.”October 2024
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Chicken tikka masala Net −1
“i ordered chicken tikka masala. it was ok, extra oil and chicken was not marinade well. i could easily get the taste difference of chicken and gravy. i think chicken was not grilled instead it was fried. so...ok ok”
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Critical review excerpts
“i ordered chicken tikka masala. it was ok, extra oil and chicken was not marinade well. i could easily get the taste difference of chicken and gravy. i think chicken was not grilled instead it was fried. so...ok ok”August 2022
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Egg fried rice Net −1
“I order a normal (not spicy) egg fried rice coz I’m allergic in spicy. But they delivered me a very spicy fried rice and they dont want to change it. Where i can report this stupid restaurant?”
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Critical review excerpts
“I order a normal (not spicy) egg fried rice coz I’m allergic in spicy. But they delivered me a very spicy fried rice and they dont want to change it. Where i can report this stupid restaurant?”October 2017
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Tamarind curry Net −1
“All curries taste like same. Flat taste no spices no salt no tamarind flavor in sambar leave sambar not in Tamarind curry also you won't feel it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“All curries taste like same. Flat taste no spices no salt no tamarind flavor in sambar leave sambar not in Tamarind curry also you won't feel it.”October 2024
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Tandoori chicken Net −1
“I ordered only tandoori chicken but I got water tandoori chicken this is my 1st experience very worst”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered only tandoori chicken but I got water tandoori chicken this is my 1st experience very worst”October 2023
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Tomato rice Net −1
“Im from Tamil Nadu so I know the taste of that Chettinadu briyani but one I eat today it was tomato rice and the service all poooooooooor”
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Critical review excerpts
“Im from Tamil Nadu so I know the taste of that Chettinadu briyani but one I eat today it was tomato rice and the service all poooooooooor”May 2026
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Veg meal Net −1
“02.10.2024 I had veg meal which is totally waste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“02.10.2024 I had veg meal which is totally waste.”October 2024
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Chicken biriyani Net −2
“We ordered chicken biriyani and once it's was served we thought that it was quail meat . We asked them why it is so and replied in bad manner which I don't want to say.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered chicken biriyani and once it's was served we thought that it was quail meat . We asked them why it is so and replied in bad manner which I don't want to say.”May 2021
“Very very worst, chicken briyani is worst. Not hygiene, will never visit this restaurant again”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. Verify the restaurant is open before travelling; customers have found it closed despite Google Maps showing it open.
Allow time. For delivery, leave a generous buffer and avoid ordering when timing is tight; one customer waited from 7:30 am until 10:00 am.
Check orders. On delivery, check every item before accepting the order, since customers have reported missing vada, chicken and other items.
Avoid peak lunch. The dining room is small and can involve a wait during lunch, so visit outside the busiest lunch period if possible.
Confirm drinks. If ordering fresh lime soda, confirm what will be supplied before paying; one customer received a can soda and was refused a refund.
Plan breaks. For a late lunch, check the schedule first because one review reports a closure from 3 PM until 6 PM.
Plan the visit
Practical details
22nd Street, Opp.Choithrams Warehouse، Al Quoz Industrial Area 4
Al Qouz Ind.fourth - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Unreliable hours
Several customers arrived to find the restaurant closed despite online opening information showing it as open.
Poor contact
Customers repeatedly report unanswered or non-working phone lines, making takeaway and delivery orders difficult to arrange.
Delivery delays
Delivery complaints include waits of more than 40 minutes, repeated follow-ups and orders arriving after customers asked to cancel.
Hygiene concerns
Reviews mention flies inside the restaurant and a dead fly found mixed into chutney.
Order accuracy
Missing items and incorrect substitutions are recurring concerns, including an order that arrived with only one of two items.
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The Bottom Line
Meenatshi Chettinadu Restaurant is a casual Tamil and South Indian spot in Al Quoz, with reviews pointing to traditional Tamil Nadu flavours rather than a polished dining-room experience. People come for Tamil breakfast, dosa with curry and chutney, thali meals, and biriyani. The Seeraga Samba mutton biriyani, Natholi or Nethili fry, and sambar are among the more distinctive mentions.
There are good-value stories here: one reviewer praised the breakfast portions and variety of chutneys, while another called it a fast, affordable option after enjoying Nethili Fry, King Fish Fry, Chicken 99 and biriyani. The atmosphere is small and informal, with movie posters and a warehouse-area setting; lunch-hour waits are possible, and one review says the restaurant is more suited to casual male diners than family outings. Service is the main risk.
Phone lines are often reported unreachable, deliveries can run well over 40 minutes, and missing or incorrect items have been reported. Check the opening status before setting out, especially after reports of renovation closures, and verify takeaway contents and drinks on arrival. Hygiene complaints about flies also deserve attention.