Biryani
Chicken biryani is repeatedly praised, with one customer calling it delicious and pairing it with chicken masala.
MIX TASTY RESTAURANT
Port Saeed
MIX TASTY RESTAURANT is a multycuisine restaurant in Port Saeed, known in reviews for South Indian and Kerala-style food. Customers often mention the chicken biryani, fresh milk tea, breakfast dishes and affordable everyday meals, though service can be inconsistent.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
417 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Snacks
The samosa was described as especially tasty and fresh, making it a useful choice for a quick bite.
Hot Food
A regular customer said orders stayed piping hot and delicious, including the beef varattiyathu.
Breakfast Value
Reviews highlight appam, idiyappam, masala dosa and set dosa as affordable breakfast options.
Milk Tea
Fresh milk tea is singled out as one of the better drinks a customer had in Deira.
Regional Variety
Customers describe a broad mix of Kerala, North Indian, Arabic and Chinese dishes at budget-friendly prices.
What to Eat at MIX TASTY 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 MIX TASTY 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 MIX TASTY 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 3
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Beef variyattu Net +2
“Although am not a malyali - the food these restaurant has is amazing especially beef variyattu- that’s amazing - must try item”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Although am not a malyali - the food these restaurant has is amazing especially beef variyattu- that’s amazing - must try item”April 2024
“Ghee rice with beef varattiyathu Special today for me best in al rigga”June 2024
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Ghee rice Net +2
“Ghee rice with beef varattiyathu Special today for me best in al rigga”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ghee rice with beef varattiyathu Special today for me best in al rigga”June 2024
“Ghee rice and briyani was also good.”May 2022
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Shawarma Net +2
“Shawarma, Grilled Chicken, Green Chilly Charcoal, Pepper Charcoal, South Indian Meals were tried recently. All deserve appreciation.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shawarma, Grilled Chicken, Green Chilly Charcoal, Pepper Charcoal, South Indian Meals were tried recently. All deserve appreciation.”October 2020
“Just by my building and i love cooking, so food i order is mostly charcoal grilled chicken and shawarma with juice😀 Food is averagely nice and tasty as is quite affordable and worth every dirham”April 2024
Honorable mentions (11)
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Appam Net +1
“Breakfast: Appam,idiyappam are excellent for one aed, masala dosa and set dosa is also good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Breakfast: Appam,idiyappam are excellent for one aed, masala dosa and set dosa is also good.”May 2022
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Charcoal grilled chicken Net +1
“Just by my building and i love cooking, so food i order is mostly charcoal grilled chicken and shawarma with juice😀 Food is averagely nice and tasty as is quite affordable and worth every dirham”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Just by my building and i love cooking, so food i order is mostly charcoal grilled chicken and shawarma with juice😀 Food is averagely nice and tasty as is quite affordable and worth every dirham”April 2024
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Chicken biriyani Net +1
“Your Chicken Biriyani is soo delicious... Soooo yummy 😋😋😋😋 just eat it like a wowowowwo😋😋😋.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Your Chicken Biriyani is soo delicious... Soooo yummy 😋😋😋😋 just eat it like a wowowowwo😋😋😋.”July 2026
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Green chilly charcoal Net +1
“Shawarma, Grilled Chicken, Green Chilly Charcoal, Pepper Charcoal, South Indian Meals were tried recently. All deserve appreciation.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shawarma, Grilled Chicken, Green Chilly Charcoal, Pepper Charcoal, South Indian Meals were tried recently. All deserve appreciation.”October 2020
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Shawarma, Grilled Chicken, Green Chilly Charcoal, Pepper Charcoal, South Indian Meals were tried recently. All deserve appreciation.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shawarma, Grilled Chicken, Green Chilly Charcoal, Pepper Charcoal, South Indian Meals were tried recently. All deserve appreciation.”October 2020
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Idiyappam Net +1
“Breakfast: Appam,idiyappam are excellent for one aed, masala dosa and set dosa is also good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Breakfast: Appam,idiyappam are excellent for one aed, masala dosa and set dosa is also good.”May 2022
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Masala dosa Net +1
“Breakfast: Appam,idiyappam are excellent for one aed, masala dosa and set dosa is also good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Breakfast: Appam,idiyappam are excellent for one aed, masala dosa and set dosa is also good.”May 2022
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Pepper charcoal Net +1
“Shawarma, Grilled Chicken, Green Chilly Charcoal, Pepper Charcoal, South Indian Meals were tried recently. All deserve appreciation.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shawarma, Grilled Chicken, Green Chilly Charcoal, Pepper Charcoal, South Indian Meals were tried recently. All deserve appreciation.”October 2020
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Samosa Net +1
“Samosa on top level tasty and fresh”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Samosa on top level tasty and fresh”June 2026
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Set dosa Net +1
“Breakfast: Appam,idiyappam are excellent for one aed, masala dosa and set dosa is also good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Breakfast: Appam,idiyappam are excellent for one aed, masala dosa and set dosa is also good.”May 2022
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Briyani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Ghee rice and briyani was also good.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Ghee rice and briyani was also good.”May 2022
Drinks 2
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Chai Net +1
“Evening chai spot Overall Good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Evening chai spot Overall Good”June 2026
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Fresh milk tea Net +1
“One of the best fresh milk tea i had in deira.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best fresh milk tea i had in deira.”May 2024
What to Avoid (8)
Food 8
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Charcoal chicken Net −1
“Worst charcoal chicken of my life I had today half cooked and chicken was so hard to eat .”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst charcoal chicken of my life I had today half cooked and chicken was so hard to eat .”October 2023
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Chicken paratha Net −1
“I oder chicken paratha from there it's came very late plus pratha not cooked well and even not warm very bad experience please don't waste your money and time there .... Not recommend to go there or oder food”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I oder chicken paratha from there it's came very late plus pratha not cooked well and even not warm very bad experience please don't waste your money and time there .... Not recommend to go there or oder food”October 2025
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Fish curry Net −1
“I ordered fish curry but first and last time very spicy can't eat only fish eat”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered fish curry but first and last time very spicy can't eat only fish eat”September 2025
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Fish fry Net −1
“Same case with Fish fry as well.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Same case with Fish fry as well.”November 2021
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Grill chicken Net −1
“Two days back evening I bought grill chicken from there. It was tasty but was too much soft. That night my daughter suffering from food poisoning, diarrhea, vomiting. Immediately admitted hospital. Doctor gave injection and high anti biotic. Full night she did not sleep, We also. Actually every day how many grill they prepare all are not selling. They stored and again they put for selling next day. That grill chicken is rotten and become unhealthy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Two days back evening I bought grill chicken from there. It was tasty but was too much soft. That night my daughter suffering from food poisoning, diarrhea, vomiting. Immediately admitted hospital. Doctor gave injection and high anti biotic. Full night she did not sleep, We also. Actually every day how many grill they prepare all are not selling. They stored and again they put for selling next day. That grill chicken is rotten and become unhealthy.”May 2024
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Mixed fried rice Net −1
“I visited a this malayali restaurant and ordered mixed fried rice. They served the rice without any side dishes or even water. Food wasn't hot and fresh. The staff was very unfriendly, and the food did not taste good for the price I paid. The rice had an unpleasant smell from the clay pot.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I visited a this malayali restaurant and ordered mixed fried rice. They served the rice without any side dishes or even water. Food wasn't hot and fresh. The staff was very unfriendly, and the food did not taste good for the price I paid. The rice had an unpleasant smell from the clay pot.”July 2024
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Parotha Net −1
“At 4:00 am (02/08/2025) , the person(might be bengali) who was making parotha in very unhygienic way ,upon asking to wash hand, he confronted by saying if you want clean food , prepare the food yourself at home.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“At 4:00 am (02/08/2025) , the person(might be bengali) who was making parotha in very unhygienic way ,upon asking to wash hand, he confronted by saying if you want clean food , prepare the food yourself at home.”August 2025
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Ullivada Net −1
“Everything is fine except Ullivada, Ullivada is too hard ....All other items are good”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Everything is fine except Ullivada, Ullivada is too hard ....All other items are good”February 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Breakfast. For a low-cost breakfast, consider appam or idiyappam; a review specifically mentions them at one AED.
Allow Time. If ordering delivery, build in extra time: one review says nearby orders could still take an hour.
Check Spice. Ask about the fish curry’s spice level before ordering, as one customer found it too hot to eat with the gravy.
Check Temperature. When ordering paratha, check that it is warm and fully cooked before leaving or accepting the delivery.
Plan the visit
Practical details
8 20 Street
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 4:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Tue | 4:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 4:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 4:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Fri | 4:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 4:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 4:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Delivery
Several reviews report long waits, including delivery taking more than an hour even within a one-kilometre radius.
Order Delays
Dine-in customers have reported waiting while staff failed to come over and take their order.
Cooking Issues
A chicken paratha arrived late, undercooked and not warm; other reviews also mention hard or half-cooked items.
Spicy Curry
One customer found the fish curry so spicy that only the fish could be eaten.
Hygiene Concern
One review raised a serious concern about a paratha maker preparing food in an unhygienic way.
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The Bottom Line
MIX TASTY RESTAURANT is a multycuisine spot in Port Saeed with a strong South Indian and Kerala influence. You can come for breakfast dishes such as appam, idiyappam, masala dosa and set dosa, or order chicken biryani, beef varattiyathu and fresh milk tea. Reviews also mention charcoal grilled chicken, shawarma and samosas for quicker meals.
Food is the main draw when it lands well. Customers describe the biryani as delicious, the samosa as fresh, and some orders as piping hot. Breakfast gets particular praise for its low pricing, while the menu’s regional range gives regulars plenty of familiar options.
Ambience has also been described as beautiful or comfortable in some reviews. Service is much less dependable. Some diners report friendly, efficient visits, but others waited for staff to take orders, received incorrect items or encountered dismissive behaviour.
Delivery is a notable gamble: one nearby customer said an order took over an hour, and another reported a very late delivery. Check that hot items are actually warm and cooked through, especially paratha, and ask about spice levels for fish curry. If you are eating in, a quieter visit may be easier than a busy service period.