Rasam Restaurant

Name: Rasam Restaurant
Address: RASAM RESTAURANT ,BUILDING 7, GROUND FLOOR ,CHELSEA HOTEL APARTMENT ,STREET 1, Discovery Gardens, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971588124020

Discovery Gardens

Restaurant Closed 0 588 124 020

Rasam Restaurant is a Kerala-focused South Indian restaurant in Discovery Gardens, with a menu that also draws on wider Indian cooking. Reviews make it a useful stop for Kerala meals, from seafood such as Fort Kochi Paalkonju to weekend breakfast spreads, including an unlimited breakfast noted for its range.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

1,935 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Kerala Flavours

Reviews repeatedly describe the food as authentically Kerala, with traditional flavours carrying through the dishes.

Seafood Highlights

Fort Kochi Paalkonju is a standout seafood order, especially with nool porotta; fish curry with appam also gets strong praise.

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What to Eat at Rasam Restaurant

These items at Rasam Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

Buffet breakfast Net +2

“Great buffet breakfast just at AED 30 (Saturday & Sunday)”
Fort kochi paalkonju Net +2

“I experienced the authentic taste of Fort Kochi-style Paal Konju, and it was truly mouthwatering.”
Mulbagal dosa Net +2

“The Mulbagal dosa was an absolute revelation. A fascinating marriage between a delicate pancake and a traditional dosa, it carried a soft, almost cloud-like texture while generously filled to perfection. It was both inventive and deeply satisfying — a dish that lingers in memory long after the plate is cleared. Truly worth every indulgent bite.”

Honorable mentions (43)

Ambalapuzha neypayasam Net +1

“Every dish reflected the chef’s passion and signature style. The food was exceptional, but the highlight for me was the dessert, Ambalapuzha Neypayasam. It had the perfect authentic Kerala temple-style taste. I honestly wondered what magic Chef Avinash has brought to Dubai!”
Ambur chicken biryani Net +1

“Had the food here today for lunch specially Thalassery biryani and Ambur chicken biryani was very good.”
Appam Net +1

“But the real star of the meal was the Fish Tawa Fry The fish was extremely fresh, perfectly cooked, and the masala was spot on. Pairing it with appam made it even better.”
Avial Net +1

“PS - Best Nei Appam, Avial and spicy rasam I’ve had in Dubai! Great Discovery in Discovery Gardens.”
Baby corn and mushroom pepper fry Net +1

“The baby corn and mushroom pepper fry delivered a masterful contrast — robust, aromatic, and impeccably spiced. Each bite revealed layers of flavour, crafted with precision and confidence.”
Banglorian masala puri Net +1

“Just halt there for a tea and end up trying some banglorian masala Puri, taste was good, outside sitting give a fresh view. Soon try there dine in options”
Beef curry Net +1

“The porotta was soft and fluffy, and the beef curry was delicious.”
Beef fry Net +1

“The highlight of the meal was definitely the beef fry, which was very tasty and well-prepared.”
Biryani Net +1

“The biryani was absolutely mouthwatering and tasted amazing.”
Boodle fight meal Net +1

“I recently tried a boodle fight meal at Ramsa Restaurant and it was a fun and satisfying experience.”
Book porotta Net +1

“I tried the Fourth Paal Konju and Book Porotta, which were excellent.”
Chef's special fish pollichathu Net +1

“I tried the chef's special Fish Pollichathu, and it was outstanding. Every bite was packed with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection.”
Chettinadu inspired soup Net +1

“The Chettinadu inspired soup, enriched with a velvety coconut infusion, was nothing short of spectacular. Its fragrance was captivating, the texture luxuriously smooth, and the depth of flavour remarkably balanced — bold yet comforting. It awakened the palate beautifully and set a refined tone for the courses that followed.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“The fish curry was outstanding, and the chicken curry was very good as well. One suggestion for improvement: with a traditional South Indian meals service, the staff should be more attentive in offering refills of white rice, sambar, curries, and other accompaniments. I had to call someone every time I wanted more, which takes away from the dining experience. Also, the fish curry and chicken curry were served in two separate bowls, but both bowls were quite small. It would be great if the portions were a little more generous.”
Chicken momo's Net +1

“Myself & my daughter tried Chicken Momo's and crispy mulbagal dosa and we enjoyed it thoroughly.”
Dosa Net +1

“Chef vivek make some amazing Omlet and Dosa”
Dynamite prawns Net +1

“Then came the Dynamite Prawns,which was also good.”
Fish curry Net +1

“The fish curry was outstanding, and the chicken curry was very good as well. One suggestion for improvement: with a traditional South Indian meals service, the staff should be more attentive in offering refills of white rice, sambar, curries, and other accompaniments. I had to call someone every time I wanted more, which takes away from the dining experience. Also, the fish curry and chicken curry were served in two separate bowls, but both bowls were quite small. It would be great if the portions were a little more generous.”
Fish tawa fry Net +1

“But the real star of the meal was the Fish Tawa Fry The fish was extremely fresh, perfectly cooked, and the masala was spot on. Pairing it with appam made it even better.”
Fourth paal konju Net +1

“I tried the Fourth Paal Konju and Book Porotta, which were excellent.”
Mango delight Net +1

“To conclude, the Mango Delight was a triumphant finale — fresh, succulent mango crowned with a luscious dollop of vanilla ice cream. The harmony of warmth and creaminess made it irresistibly addictive and the perfect ending to an exceptional meal.”
Nei appam Net +1

“PS - Best Nei Appam, Avial and spicy rasam I’ve had in Dubai! Great Discovery in Discovery Gardens.”
Nool porotta Net +1

“I tried their signature dish, Fort Kochi Paalkonju, and it was absolutely delicious. The food was flavorful and authentic, and the nool porotta combination made it even more tasty.”
Omlet Net +1

“Chef vivek make some amazing Omlet and Dosa”
Payasam Net +1

“Everything was tasty, and the payasam was especially excellent.”
Porotta Net +1

“The porotta was soft and fluffy, and the beef curry was delicious.”
Porotta and beef curry combo Net +1

“I Ordered the porotta and beef curry combo — it was so good! Neatly packed, full of flavour, and very satisfying.”
Puttu with vegetable stew Net +1

“For the mains, the Puttu with Vegetable Stew was comforting and beautifully layered in flavor.”
Rasam Net +1

“They welcomed us with a comforting rasam as a welcome drink.”
Rowdy chicken Net +1

“We started with Rowdy Chicken — flavorful and definitely a good starter.”
Sadhya thali Net +1

“The food was super yummy and delicious Definitely try for the sadhya thali for everyone's”
Seafood bucket Net +1

“A must-try is the Seafood Bucket, which was outstanding and full of amazing flavors.”
Seafood curry with appam Net +1

“The seafood curry with Appam was simply awesome and one of the highlights of our meal.”
Special kanji Net +1

“After a long time, I got to enjoy special Kanji, and the sweet dish Ela Ada was also absolutely delicious — very sweet and mouth-watering.”
Spicy rasam Net +1

“PS - Best Nei Appam, Avial and spicy rasam I’ve had in Dubai! Great Discovery in Discovery Gardens.”
Sweet dish ela ada Net +1

“After a long time, I got to enjoy special Kanji, and the sweet dish Ela Ada was also absolutely delicious — very sweet and mouth-watering.”
Thalassery biryani Net +1

“Had the food here today for lunch specially Thalassery biryani and Ambur chicken biryani was very good.”
Thalassery chicken biryani Net +1

“Randomly walked in RASAM to have THALASSERY CHICKEN Biryani. Glad I did. Loved it. Couldn't finish so my husband's gonna get some too.”
Traditional sadhya Net +1

“What really stands out is their traditional sadhya during festivals like Onam and Vishu—beautifully served and incredibly delicious, just like home.”
Traditional sambar Net +1

“The star of the show, however, was the traditional Sambar and the variety of chutneys (the coconut and tomato-garlic ones were exceptional), hitting the perfect balance of tangy and spicy.”
Veg meals Net +1

“I had lunch at Rasam Restaurant and ordered the Veg Meals. The meal was delicious and very satisfying, with around 16 different dishes served.”
Vishu lunch Net +1

“We had Vishu lunch on Tamil New years day and it was a sumptous spread of 35 items all of which were yummy!!”
Vishu sadya Net +1

“We tried Rasam for the 1st time for Vishu sadya today. I had a wonderful experience, - the quality of food, ambience and the attention to detail was fab.”

Drinks 2

Filter coffee Net +1

“We wrapped up the meal with their signature Filter Coffee, poured with the classic dramatic flair, boasting the perfect froth and strength.”
Samovar tea Net +1

“Majority of their dishes are just yummy even the evening snacks and samovar tea.. :)”

What to Avoid (8)

Food 8

Chapati chicken curry combo Net −1

“The Kappa / Mathi curry combo had 1 tiny sardine for 32 AED and the Chapati Chicken curry combo has 1 piece of Chicken for AED 28. Both combos had a 'sprinkle' of salad in the place meant for it, which was laughable..!!”
Chicken kottayam curry Net −1

“The Chicken Kottayam Curry was just okay, it tasted normal and wasn't anything extraordinary.”
Chocolate cake Net −1

“Chocolate cake with layers of chocolate sauce is passed off as a Double Chocolate Brownie; while something which seemed to have been pressure cooked was supposed to be Filter- Coffee Cheesecake.”
Double chocolate brownie Net −1

“Chocolate cake with layers of chocolate sauce is passed off as a Double Chocolate Brownie; while something which seemed to have been pressure cooked was supposed to be Filter- Coffee Cheesecake.”
Filter- coffee cheesecake Net −1

“Chocolate cake with layers of chocolate sauce is passed off as a Double Chocolate Brownie; while something which seemed to have been pressure cooked was supposed to be Filter- Coffee Cheesecake.”
Idli combo Net −1

“Ordered Idli combo via Keeta. Food was too bad , not fresh at all , too hard . Literally very hard and unable to eat . Not only idly , Vada also . No chutney served as mentioned in description.”
Kappa / mathi curry combo Net −1

“The Kappa / Mathi curry combo had 1 tiny sardine for 32 AED and the Chapati Chicken curry combo has 1 piece of Chicken for AED 28. Both combos had a 'sprinkle' of salad in the place meant for it, which was laughable..!!”
Vada Net −1

“Food was too bad , not fresh at all , too hard . Literally very hard and unable to eat . Not only idly , Vada also . No chutney served as mentioned in description.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Weekends. For breakfast, consider Saturday or Sunday: a review reported a buffet at AED 30, while others mention an unlimited weekend spread.

Book Sadya. For Vishu or another festival meal, reserve ahead; one diner prebooked a 1pm slot for an organised 35-item lunch.

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Practical details

RASAM RESTAURANT ,BUILDING 7, GROUND FLOOR ,CHELSEA HOTEL APARTMENT ,STREET 1

Jebel Ali Village - Discovery Gardens, Dubai

0 588 124 020

Mon	6:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	6:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	6:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	6:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	6:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	6:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	6:30 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

Service can drag during busy periods; one dine-in visit described difficulty getting attention and placing orders.

Small Portions

A traditional meals review found the fish and chicken curry bowls small and refills were not offered proactively.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

32 AED

Kappa / Mathi curry combo

“The Kappa / Mathi curry combo had 1 tiny sardine for 32 AED and the Chapati Chicken curry combo has 1 piece of Chicken for AED 28”

Google review · July 2026

AED 28

Chapati Chicken curry combo

“The Kappa / Mathi curry combo had 1 tiny sardine for 32 AED and the Chapati Chicken curry combo has 1 piece of Chicken for AED 28”

Google review · July 2026

5 AED

wheat porotta

“This made the pricing of the staples even harder to justify, with a wheat porotta costing 5 AED and a nool porotta at 4 AED”

Google review · April 2026

4 AED

nool porotta

“This made the pricing of the staples even harder to justify, with a wheat porotta costing 5 AED and a nool porotta at 4 AED”

Google review · April 2026

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The Bottom Line

Rasam Restaurant is a Kerala-focused South Indian restaurant in Discovery Gardens, and the strongest reason to visit is the range of regional food. You can order Fort Kochi Paalkonju with nool porotta, try fish curry with appam, or choose a traditional Veg Meals spread that one diner counted at around 16 dishes. The food is often described as authentically Kerala, with fresh, balanced flavours.

Breakfast is a major draw. Weekend reviews mention an unlimited buffet with more than 60 varieties, while another reports a Saturday-Sunday buffet at AED 30. The spread has also been described as family-friendly, with South Indian, North Indian and Continental choices.

Festival dining is another speciality: a Vishu lunch included 35 items, and reviews praise the sadya served for Onam and Vishu. The setting is warm and homely, with Malayalam songs adding a nostalgic touch. Staff are often praised for explaining dishes and helping first-timers choose.

Service is not perfectly consistent, though: some visits were slow or understaffed, and a traditional meals diner had to request every refill. Delivery deserves caution too, with complaints about long waits, small combo portions and an idli order arriving hard and without chutney.