Kerala Flavours
Beef curry and fish curry with porotta were praised for rich, well-spiced, authentic Kerala flavour.
Metro Restaurant
Al Karama
Metro Restaurant is a small South Indian restaurant in Al Karama with a strong Kerala focus. Customers come for dishes such as ghee rice with chicken, beef curry with porotta, and traditional chaya, all at generally affordable prices.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
154 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Ghee Rice
The Geerise combo is described as consistently delicious, satisfying, fresh and served at the right temperature.
Polite Staff
Several customers highlight staff who are friendly, respectful, attentive and welcoming.
Budget Prices
Reviews repeatedly describe the food as affordable, economical and good value for money.
Tea And Snacks
Chaya, fresh milk tea and evening snacks are recurring reasons customers stop by.
Dosa Set
The dosa set and chana masala received a particularly enthusiastic recommendation for taste and value.
What to Eat at Metro 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 Metro 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.
These items at Metro Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef fry Net +2
“All biriyanis, beef fry are the best here. Delightful and affordable food. They could do more tasty variety dishes but current consistency is good.”
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“All biriyanis, beef fry are the best here. Delightful and affordable food. They could do more tasty variety dishes but current consistency is good.”January 2023
“Had ghee rice and beef fry. I enjoyed the taste of food but not the service.”June 2025
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Ghee rice Net +2
“Good place one can manage Ghee Rice for 10 AED”
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“Good place one can manage Ghee Rice for 10 AED”June 2022
“Had ghee rice and beef fry. I enjoyed the taste of food but not the service.”June 2025
Honorable mentions (15)
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Beef curry with porotta Net +1
“Had the beef curry with porotta and fish curry with porotta — absolutely mind-blowing. Rich, perfectly spiced, and cooked just right.”
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“Had the beef curry with porotta and fish curry with porotta — absolutely mind-blowing. Rich, perfectly spiced, and cooked just right.”January 2026
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Beef pallicurry Net +1
“We had Kerala Porotta, Vellappam, Beef Pallicurry and Chicken 65 Dry Fry. Food was good and above average.”
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“We had Kerala Porotta, Vellappam, Beef Pallicurry and Chicken 65 Dry Fry. Food was good and above average.”December 2024
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Chana masala Net +1
“The dosa set is amazing! And the Chana masala is also amazing! Awesome customer service and workers are very kind.Very affordable prices and 100% worth it.”
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“The dosa set is amazing! And the Chana masala is also amazing! Awesome customer service and workers are very kind.Very affordable prices and 100% worth it.”January 2023
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Chaya Net +1
“And the chaya… pure nostalgia. One sip and the real Kerala taste starts playing in your mouth. Simple, strong, and soul-satisfying.”
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“And the chaya… pure nostalgia. One sip and the real Kerala taste starts playing in your mouth. Simple, strong, and soul-satisfying.”January 2026
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Chicken 65 dry fry Net +1
“We had Kerala Porotta, Vellappam, Beef Pallicurry and Chicken 65 Dry Fry. Food was good and above average.”
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“We had Kerala Porotta, Vellappam, Beef Pallicurry and Chicken 65 Dry Fry. Food was good and above average.”December 2024
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Chicken chilly Net +1
“Nice place ...fresh foods ..should try chicken chilly its guddd...”
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“Nice place ...fresh foods ..should try chicken chilly its guddd...”February 2017
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Chicken dum briyani Net +1
“Special chicken Dum briyani .....love it.”
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“Special chicken Dum briyani .....love it.”May 2021
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Chicken pakoda Net +1
“My daily favourite tea shop with snacks A specail chicken pakoda and nadan chai tems me do daily”
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“My daily favourite tea shop with snacks A specail chicken pakoda and nadan chai tems me do daily”April 2019
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Dosa set Net +1
“The dosa set is amazing! And the Chana masala is also amazing! Awesome customer service and workers are very kind.Very affordable prices and 100% worth it.”
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“The dosa set is amazing! And the Chana masala is also amazing! Awesome customer service and workers are very kind.Very affordable prices and 100% worth it.”January 2023
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Dosha Net +1
“Idly set and Ghee rice (chicken) combo is below average and the quantity is also very small. Dosha is okay to eat”
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“Idly set and Ghee rice (chicken) combo is below average and the quantity is also very small. Dosha is okay to eat”September 2023
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Fish curry with porotta Net +1
“Had the beef curry with porotta and fish curry with porotta — absolutely mind-blowing. Rich, perfectly spiced, and cooked just right.”
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“Had the beef curry with porotta and fish curry with porotta — absolutely mind-blowing. Rich, perfectly spiced, and cooked just right.”January 2026
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Geerise combo Net +1
“One of the main highlights for me is the Geerise combo – it’s consistently delicious, well-prepared, and satisfying.”
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“One of the main highlights for me is the Geerise combo – it’s consistently delicious, well-prepared, and satisfying.”October 2025
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Kappa biriyani Net +1
“A small restaurant with tasty food at reasonable price. I love the taste of their kappa biriyani, one of my favorite at this restaurant, fresh milk tea is tasty and they have some different types of snacks to enjoy.”
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“A small restaurant with tasty food at reasonable price. I love the taste of their kappa biriyani, one of my favorite at this restaurant, fresh milk tea is tasty and they have some different types of snacks to enjoy.”September 2021
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Kerala porotta Net +1
“We had Kerala Porotta, Vellappam, Beef Pallicurry and Chicken 65 Dry Fry. Food was good and above average.”
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“We had Kerala Porotta, Vellappam, Beef Pallicurry and Chicken 65 Dry Fry. Food was good and above average.”December 2024
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Vellappam Net +1
“We had Kerala Porotta, Vellappam, Beef Pallicurry and Chicken 65 Dry Fry. Food was good and above average.”
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“We had Kerala Porotta, Vellappam, Beef Pallicurry and Chicken 65 Dry Fry. Food was good and above average.”December 2024
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Fresh milk tea Net +1
“A small restaurant with tasty food at reasonable price. I love the taste of their kappa biriyani, one of my favorite at this restaurant, fresh milk tea is tasty and they have some different types of snacks to enjoy.”
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“A small restaurant with tasty food at reasonable price. I love the taste of their kappa biriyani, one of my favorite at this restaurant, fresh milk tea is tasty and they have some different types of snacks to enjoy.”September 2021
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Nadan chai Net +1
“My daily favourite tea shop with snacks A specail chicken pakoda and nadan chai tems me do daily”
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Review excerpts
“My daily favourite tea shop with snacks A specail chicken pakoda and nadan chai tems me do daily”April 2019
What to Avoid (2)
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Chapathi Net −1
“Chapathi is not good, and there is no sufficient menu as per requirement, Billing guy criticising behaviour need to change with the customer (night shift).”
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Critical review excerpts
“Chapathi is not good, and there is no sufficient menu as per requirement, Billing guy criticising behaviour need to change with the customer (night shift).”July 2024
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Idly set Net −1
“Idly set and Ghee rice (chicken) combo is below average and the quantity is also very small. Dosha is okay to eat”
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Critical review excerpts
“Idly set and Ghee rice (chicken) combo is below average and the quantity is also very small. Dosha is okay to eat”September 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Ghee Rice. Ask about the ghee rice with chicken combo if you want one of the restaurant’s most-mentioned budget dishes.
Visit At Night. Night dining may suit you best; one reviewer specifically recommends having food at night.
Try Snacks. For a lighter visit, consider breakfast or evening snacks, which are specifically recommended in the reviews.
Plan Seating. Avoid bringing a large group without expecting a squeeze, as families and groups may find the seating limited.
Avoid Outdoor Waits. If you sit outside, allow extra time for service because one review reports slower attention there.
Plan the visit
Practical details
47 31B Street
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 6:15 AM – 11:50 PM |
| Tue | 6:15 AM – 11:50 PM |
| Wed | 6:15 AM – 11:50 PM |
| Thu | 6:15 AM – 11:50 PM |
| Fri | 6:15 AM – 11:50 PM |
| Sat | 6:15 AM – 11:50 PM |
| Sun | 6:15 AM – 11:50 PM |
Common Concerns
Limited Menu
Some customers say the restaurant offers too few dishes and lacks enough variety.
Tight Seating
The dining area is small, with limited capacity and potential problems for groups or families with children.
Slow Outside
Service can be slower when sitting outdoors, according to one review.
Food Inconsistency
One customer reported that an ordered fish dish was unfresh, contrasting with other positive food reviews.
Chapathi Quality
A customer specifically found the chapathi unsatisfactory and also criticised the night-shift billing interaction.
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The Bottom Line
Metro Restaurant is a small South Indian restaurant in Al Karama, with reviews leaning strongly towards Kerala-style food and affordable everyday meals. You can come for ghee rice with chicken, beef curry with porotta, fish curry with porotta, or a cup of chaya. It is also used as a tea-and-snacks stop rather than only a full-meal restaurant.
The clearest strengths are value and staff manners. Customers describe the Geerise combo as consistently delicious, fresh and satisfying, while other reviews praise the dosa set, chana masala, beef fry, kappa biriyani and chicken dum biryani. Tea, especially fresh milk tea and traditional chaya, gets its own affectionate mentions.
A reported ghee rice with chicken combo cost 10 AED, though that is a customer-reported past price rather than a current menu guarantee. Expect a simple, compact setting. Seating is limited enough to be awkward for families with children or larger groups, and outdoor service has been described as slow.
The menu is not especially broad, and food quality is not perfectly consistent: one diner reported unfresh fish, while another found the chapathi poor. For a first visit, night dining, breakfast or evening snacks may be the most practical starting points.