Kerala Meals
Reviewers praise the authentic Malayali cuisine and reasonable pricing, making Kerala-style meals a clear strength.
Mud Pot Restaurant and Cafeteria
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Mud Pot Restaurant and Cafeteria is a multi-cuisine restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with a strong Kerala and South Indian focus alongside Chinese and other international choices. Reviews make it worth considering for Kerala-style meals, Thalassery biryani, tea breaks and fast delivery.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
629 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Broad Menu
The menu covers Indian, Pakistani, Chinese and other options, useful when a group wants different cuisines.
Tea Breaks
Tea-time visitors specifically mention fresh milk tea and puffs, giving the cafeteria side a practical appeal.
Friendly Service
Multiple diners describe the staff as courteous and attentive, particularly during dine-in visits.
Affordable Meals
A reviewer enjoyed Thalassery biryani at a cheap price, while older feedback also describes the restaurant as inexpensive.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Parcels. Check takeaway contents before leaving or accepting delivery; one order substituted chicken turmeric for chicken pepper fry.
Confirm Gravy. If ordering gravy, confirm the portion and charge first, since one diner paid 3 AED for 250 ml but reported receiving about 50 ml.
Avoid Rush. Visit outside busy periods if possible: a reviewer found the restaurant crowded and the wait longer.
Park Carefully. Take extra care with parking around the restaurant; one review describes parking as challenging and warns about possible fines.
Choose Carefully. If you want non-South Indian food, check the dish carefully first, as one reviewer specifically warned about those choices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Icon Tower, G Floor - Shop #2 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Inconsistency
Food quality varies sharply: reviews range from delicious meals to hard parotta, poor biryani and an unpleasant chicken chilli.
Cold Biryani
One diner received ice-cold biryani and said the restaurant did not take the food-safety concern seriously.
Small Portions
A customer paid for 250 ml of gravy but reported receiving roughly 50 ml instead.
Order Errors
Reviews report missing or incorrect items, including a paratha and chicken pepper fry replacement.
Busy Periods
The restaurant can get crowded, with one reviewer warning that this means longer waiting times.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
3 AED
250 ml gravy
“The food was good overall, but when we asked for gravy, we were informed that it would cost 3 AED, so we ordered it”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Mud Pot Restaurant and Cafeteria is a casual multi-cuisine stop in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with Kerala and South Indian food at the centre of its appeal. You can order Kerala-style meals, Thalassery biryani, Chinese or other international dishes, and use the delivery service for home or office orders. Tea breaks are another reason people come, with reviews mentioning fresh milk tea and puffs.
The strongest feedback is around Malayali cooking, affordable meals and prompt delivery. One regular visits several times a week, while other diners praise the courteous service and pleasant atmosphere. The menu is broad enough for mixed groups, though the reviews suggest the South Indian choices are the safer starting point.
Named dishes mentioned across reviews include Thalassery biryani, Pothi Biryani and grilled Sea Bass (Kaalanji). Quality and service are not completely consistent. Some customers received hard parotta, poor biryani or incorrect items, and one reported ice-cold biryani alongside an unsatisfactory response to a food-safety concern.
A separate complaint concerned paying 3 AED for gravy but receiving far less than the stated 250 ml. The restaurant can also get crowded, and parking requires care. Check takeaway orders and portions before settling in.