Kerala flavours
Reviews describe the food as authentic Kerala cooking with a homely, back-home feel.
Poornima Restaurant L.L.C
Al Quoz
Poornima Restaurant is a South Indian restaurant in Al Quoz, known for homestyle Kerala cooking. Regulars return for the beef fry with porotta and consistently praised fresh milk tea, while the Vishu Sadya brings traditional festive dining to the table.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
710 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beef fry
Beef fry with porotta is a repeat order for one long-time visitor and a standout on the menu.
Fresh milk tea
The fresh milk tea is repeatedly praised for its consistent taste, aroma and preparation.
Festive Sadya
The Vishu Sadya is served on a banana leaf with traditional dishes including sambar, avial, olan, pickles and payasam.
Quick service
Several visits mention courteous staff and quick service, including a first-time puttu and shaapile curry visit.
Comfortable setting
Reviews mention a comfortable, well-maintained setup, a refreshed look after renovation and a relaxed atmosphere for friends.
What to Eat at Poornima Restaurant L.L.C 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 Poornima Restaurant L.L.C, 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 Poornima Restaurant L.L.C got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Vishu sadya Net +4
“We had the Vishu Sadya today, and it was a really nice experience overall. The food was good, tasty, and had all the traditional items in a sadya.”
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“We had the Vishu Sadya today, and it was a really nice experience overall. The food was good, tasty, and had all the traditional items in a sadya.”April 2026
“Poornima Restaurant truly captures the spirit of Vishu with its exceptional Vishu Sadya experience.”April 2026
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Beef fry Net +3
“Had an incredible dining experience! Food was delicious, staff were friendly especially adharsh,beef fry was a highlight.”
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“Had an incredible dining experience! Food was delicious, staff were friendly especially adharsh,beef fry was a highlight.”April 2026
“Tea, beef fry, chicken65, coin porotta and lunch meals are our favourites.”October 2023
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Coin porotta Net +2
“Tea, beef fry, chicken65, coin porotta and lunch meals are our favourites.”
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“Tea, beef fry, chicken65, coin porotta and lunch meals are our favourites.”October 2023
“You won’t be disappointed with their food, almost all dishes are above average, must try is their Beef fry with coin Porota and Beef perattu.”November 2025
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Set dosa Net +2
“Food is also very tasty. I Normally have Set Dosa here. Recommended. Tea is very tasty and Service is also great. I like the ambience too.”
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“Food is also very tasty. I Normally have Set Dosa here. Recommended. Tea is very tasty and Service is also great. I like the ambience too.”May 2025
“We ordered the set dosa and mango avoli curry. Dosa was good, but the mango fish curry was disappointing. I even found black chena in it, which is unacceptable!!!”December 2025
Honorable mentions (9)
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Beef biriyani Net +1
“Friendly staff, great food, and a cozy atmosphere. Service was quick, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared—especially the beef biriyani. Definitely worth a visit🍱”
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“Friendly staff, great food, and a cozy atmosphere. Service was quick, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared—especially the beef biriyani. Definitely worth a visit🍱”April 2026
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Beef perattu Net +1
“You won’t be disappointed with their food, almost all dishes are above average, must try is their Beef fry with coin Porota and Beef perattu.”
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“You won’t be disappointed with their food, almost all dishes are above average, must try is their Beef fry with coin Porota and Beef perattu.”November 2025
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Chicken65 Net +1
“Tea, beef fry, chicken65, coin porotta and lunch meals are our favourites.”
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“Tea, beef fry, chicken65, coin porotta and lunch meals are our favourites.”October 2023
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Dosa Net +1
“We tried dosa and kallappam too. Everything was fresh, authentic, and really tasty. Must-try place if you’re craving Kerala food.”
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“We tried dosa and kallappam too. Everything was fresh, authentic, and really tasty. Must-try place if you’re craving Kerala food.”May 2026
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Kallappam Net +1
“We tried dosa and kallappam too. Everything was fresh, authentic, and really tasty. Must-try place if you’re craving Kerala food.”
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“We tried dosa and kallappam too. Everything was fresh, authentic, and really tasty. Must-try place if you’re craving Kerala food.”May 2026
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Masala dosa Net +1
“The Masala Dosa was delicious and the karak chai was spot on.”
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“The Masala Dosa was delicious and the karak chai was spot on.”May 2026
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Moydeen beef Net +1
“The Moydeen Beef is a must-try and easily one of the highlights.”
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“The Moydeen Beef is a must-try and easily one of the highlights.”June 2026
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Puttu Net +1
“We 5 cousins came here with a wish to have puttu and shaapile curry, and our first visit made us so happy!”
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“We 5 cousins came here with a wish to have puttu and shaapile curry, and our first visit made us so happy!”May 2026
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Shaapile curry Net +1
“We 5 cousins came here with a wish to have puttu and shaapile curry, and our first visit made us so happy!”
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“We 5 cousins came here with a wish to have puttu and shaapile curry, and our first visit made us so happy!”May 2026
Drinks 5
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Fresh milk tea Net +3
“Also, the fresh milk tea continues to have the same consistent taste every time. Hats off to the magic of the tea maker! 👏”
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“Also, the fresh milk tea continues to have the same consistent taste every time. Hats off to the magic of the tea maker! 👏”May 2026
“Fresh milk -Tea maker ＿ He is the best 👌 The best Tea for me -”August 2026
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Samovar tea Net +2
“The highlight was their samovar tea — easily the best in the area. Perfect balance, served hot and fresh.”
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“The highlight was their samovar tea — easily the best in the area. Perfect balance, served hot and fresh.”April 2026
“Tasty food, price is cheap. Their Samavar tea is the best in Al Quoz .”February 2022
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Coffee Net +1
“Go for the Tea or coffee One of the best u get in UAE”
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“Go for the Tea or coffee One of the best u get in UAE”April 2026
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Karak chai Net +1
“The Masala Dosa was delicious and the karak chai was spot on.”
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“The Masala Dosa was delicious and the karak chai was spot on.”May 2026
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Mango juice Net +1
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great service by Adarsh. Loved the mango juice. Will definitely visit again!”
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“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great service by Adarsh. Loved the mango juice. Will definitely visit again!”July 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Chicken fry Net −1
“Ordered Chicken fry. The meat seems atleast months old and it was rotten and there was a stinky smell.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Chicken fry. The meat seems atleast months old and it was rotten and there was a stinky smell.”July 2026
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Mango avoli curry Net −1
“Dosa was good, but the mango fish curry was disappointing. I even found black chena in it, which is unacceptable!!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Dosa was good, but the mango fish curry was disappointing. I even found black chena in it, which is unacceptable!!!”December 2025
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Pothichoru Net −1
“The rice in both the meals and pothichoru felt overcooked, and the thenga choru was too mushy.”
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“The rice in both the meals and pothichoru felt overcooked, and the thenga choru was too mushy.”May 2026
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Thenga choru Net −1
“The rice in both the meals and pothichoru felt overcooked, and the thenga choru was too mushy.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The rice in both the meals and pothichoru felt overcooked, and the thenga choru was too mushy.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try beef fry. For a first order, consider beef fry with porotta, the combination a long-time customer keeps returning for.
Confirm prices. Ask for the menu and prices before ordering, especially at breakfast, as one review raised concerns about verbal recommendations.
Allow time. If you are visiting during a busy period, allow extra time: one customer reported waiting one and a half hours.
Order tea. Fresh milk tea and samovar tea are reliable choices mentioned repeatedly, with fresh milk tea praised for consistent taste.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Qouz Fourth - Al Quoz - Dubai
Al Qouz Fourth - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Food inconsistency
One customer reported rotten-smelling chicken fry, while another found the beef curry undercooked and the rice overcooked.
Long waits
Service was reported as very slow on one visit, with a customer waiting one and a half hours for normal food.
Hygiene concern
A review rated hygiene poorly and specifically said the washbasin area needed better cleaning and maintenance.
Menu transparency
One diner said the menu was initially unavailable and felt verbally suggested dishes leaned toward the expensive side.
Uneven pricing
Some customers found breakfast expensive for the quality, while others described the restaurant as pocket-friendly.
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The Bottom Line
Poornima Restaurant is a South Indian restaurant in Al Quoz with a clear Kerala focus. You can come for homestyle meals, breakfast dishes such as dosa and parotha, or a more specific order like beef fry with porotta. Fresh milk tea and samovar tea are also major draws, especially if you want a quick drink and snack rather than a full meal.
The strongest theme in the reviews is authenticity. Customers describe the Kerala food as tasting like home, with beef fry, set dosa, puttu and shaapile curry receiving particular attention. The Vishu Sadya is another distinctive experience: it is served on a warmed banana leaf and includes traditional items such as sambar, avial, olan, pickles, banana chips and payasam.
Service is often described as friendly, attentive and quick, and the renovated setting is said to feel comfortable and welcoming. Prices are described both as reasonable and, in some cases, high for breakfast, so asking for the menu and current prices is sensible. Quality is not completely consistent: reviews mention rotten-smelling chicken fry, overcooked rice, undercooked beef curry and a poorly maintained washbasin area.
A separate visit involved a wait of one and a half hours, so allow extra time if service is busy.