Salkara Restaurant

Salkara Restaurant

Al Warqa

Restaurant Open now 04 266 8551

Salkara Restaurant in Al Warqa is a small, family-friendly spot for Kerala and South Indian food. Reviews especially point to its biryani and fish mango curry with appam, alongside warm service and a homely atmosphere.

Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,314 ratings
5★
63%
4★
21%
3★
6%
2★
2%
1★
8%

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The Good Stuff

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Biryani

Chicken biryani is often praised for fragrant rice, tender meat, balanced spice and generous portions.

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Kerala Flavours

The menu delivers traditional Kerala comfort food, including meals, curries, porotta and appam.

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What to Eat at Salkara Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Salkara 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 4

  1. Biriyani Net +5
    “However, the biriyani this time felt a bit more on the normal side and didn’t quite match the high benchmark set by the Kozhikode outlet. That said, it was still flavorful and definitely better than what you’d find in most places around the area.”
  2. Chicken biriyani Net +4
    “We ordered chicken biriyani for a family gathering and it was really good. Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Yogesh and his team for catering to our specific requirements on such short notice.”
  3. Appam Net +2
    “The fish mango curry was next level 🥰🥰🥰🥰perfectly balanced and incredibly satisfying, especially when paired with appam.”
  4. Fish mango curry Net +2
    “A hidden gem, a must try mango fish curry accompanied with appam and praw tawa fry. Food is delectable and customer service very good too.”
Honorable mentions (31)
  1. Achan's chicken curry Net +1
    “Salkara remains one of my go to spot specially for biriyani and also porotta with Achan's chicken curry(it's my personal choice can vary with people s taste and preferences) and Salkara is well worth visiting for a satisfying meal with great service.”
  2. Beef ularthu Net +1
    “1. Kerala Parotta 5⭐️ 2. Malabari chicken chatti curry 5⭐️ 3. Beef ularthu 5⭐️ 4. Chai 5⭐️ 5. Coffee 5⭐️ Every dish was served piping hot, very tasty, right spices, just perfect to the taste buds…”
  3. Chicken chutta Net +1
    “Excellent, very tasty food, the same way I asked them to prepare spicy and tangy, Abhi, Sineesh and Rohit, there hospitality was up to the mark and Abhi recommended Sea Bream fried fish with flavored spices and chicken chutta another flavorful tandoori.. with hot hot fresh wheat parotha, recommend to all those who love flavored and right amount of spices”
  4. Chicken curry Net +1
    “Had such a good lunch from this restaurant. The chicken curry, chicken biryani, Kerala meals with mathi porichadh and the line juice were too good.”
  5. Chicken stew Net +1
    “I personally love the Chicken stew and appam.”
  6. Dal makhani Net +1
    “Their veg items like paneer dishes and dal makhani are very tasty, and they also serve good chaat, samosa, and other North Indian snacks.”
  7. Dragon chicken Net +1
    “The food wasn't great. The appam and porotta were just okay, the chicken cutty curry was really bad, the promfet fish pollichathu was average, and the dragon chicken wasn't too bad.”
  8. Fish fillet kanthari tawa Net +1
    “The food was absolutely delicious — especially the Fish Fillet Kanthari Tawa, a must-try dish.”
  9. Ghee rice Net +1
    “Salkara my Son recommended multiple times, 1st time we visited... Excellent Flavours of Malabar! Definitely cooked to perfection... Value for Money - Sea Food Coriander Soup, Tawa Fish Fillet, King Fish Moiley.. Ghee Rice.. Chicken Lollipop..”
  10. Gulab jamun Net +1
    “The sweets are limited, but options like gulab jamun, imarti, and kheer are nicely prepared.”
  11. Imarti Net +1
    “The sweets are limited, but options like gulab jamun, imarti, and kheer are nicely prepared.”
  12. Kanthari fish Net +1
    “Food was amazing,.the Kanthari Fish was just as good as I remember it. Their mutton soup was wholesome.”
  13. Kerala parotta Net +1
    “1. Kerala Parotta 5⭐️ 2. Malabari chicken chatti curry 5⭐️ 3. Beef ularthu 5⭐️ 4. Chai 5⭐️ 5. Coffee 5⭐️ Every dish was served piping hot, very tasty, right spices, just perfect to the taste buds…”
  14. Kheer Net +1
    “The sweets are limited, but options like gulab jamun, imarti, and kheer are nicely prepared.”
  15. King fish moiley Net +1
    “Salkara my Son recommended multiple times, 1st time we visited... Excellent Flavours of Malabar! Definitely cooked to perfection... Value for Money - Sea Food Coriander Soup, Tawa Fish Fillet, King Fish Moiley.. Ghee Rice.. Chicken Lollipop..”
  16. Kunji kozhi purattyath Net +1
    “Very homely place, we tried their kunji kozhi purattyath which had beautifully cooked chicken in thick gravy with parottas. It was amazing in taste.”
  17. Less spicy chicken lollipop Net +1
    “My daughter enjoyed their less spicy chicken lollipop and tikka which I'd say was actually tasty even with lesser spice.”
  18. Less spicy tikka Net +1
    “My daughter enjoyed their less spicy chicken lollipop and tikka which I'd say was actually tasty even with lesser spice.”
  19. Lollipop chicken Net +1
    “Salkara my Son recommended multiple times, 1st time we visited... Excellent Flavours of Malabar! Definitely cooked to perfection... Value for Money - Sea Food Coriander Soup, Tawa Fish Fillet, King Fish Moiley.. Ghee Rice.. Chicken Lollipop..”
  20. Malabari chicken chatti curry Net +1
    “1. Kerala Parotta 5⭐️ 2. Malabari chicken chatti curry 5⭐️ 3. Beef ularthu 5⭐️ 4. Chai 5⭐️ 5. Coffee 5⭐️ Every dish was served piping hot, very tasty, right spices, just perfect to the taste buds…”
  21. Mango mania salad Net +1
    “Tried a mango mania salad which was outstanding and delicious.”
  22. Mathi porichadh Net +1
    “Had such a good lunch from this restaurant. The chicken curry, chicken biryani, Kerala meals with mathi porichadh and the line juice were too good.”
  23. Mutton soup Net +1
    “Food was amazing,.the Kanthari Fish was just as good as I remember it. Their mutton soup was wholesome.”
  24. Praw tawa fry Net +1
    “A hidden gem, a must try mango fish curry accompanied with appam and praw tawa fry. Food is delectable and customer service very good too.”
  25. Samosa Net +1
    “Their veg items like paneer dishes and dal makhani are very tasty, and they also serve good chaat, samosa, and other North Indian snacks.”
  26. Sea bream fried fish Net +1
    “Excellent, very tasty food, the same way I asked them to prepare spicy and tangy, Abhi, Sineesh and Rohit, there hospitality was up to the mark and Abhi recommended Sea Bream fried fish with flavored spices and chicken chutta another flavorful tandoori.. with hot hot fresh wheat parotha, recommend to all those who love flavored and right amount of spices”
  27. Sea food coriander soup Net +1
    “Salkara my Son recommended multiple times, 1st time we visited... Excellent Flavours of Malabar! Definitely cooked to perfection... Value for Money - Sea Food Coriander Soup, Tawa Fish Fillet, King Fish Moiley.. Ghee Rice.. Chicken Lollipop..”
  28. Tawa fish fillet Net +1
    “Salkara my Son recommended multiple times, 1st time we visited... Excellent Flavours of Malabar! Definitely cooked to perfection... Value for Money - Sea Food Coriander Soup, Tawa Fish Fillet, King Fish Moiley.. Ghee Rice.. Chicken Lollipop..”
  29. Thebred rice Net +1
    “The staff suggested thebred rice with the meal...it was perfectly cooked.”
  30. Wheat parotha Net +1
    “Excellent, very tasty food, the same way I asked them to prepare spicy and tangy, Abhi, Sineesh and Rohit, there hospitality was up to the mark and Abhi recommended Sea Bream fried fish with flavored spices and chicken chutta another flavorful tandoori.. with hot hot fresh wheat parotha, recommend to all those who love flavored and right amount of spices”
  31. Mutton biryani Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “I also ordered mutton biryani; the taste was average and nothing special.”

Drinks 5

  1. Coffee Net +2
    “Oh and also try their coffee.. Really good.”
  2. Chai Net +1
    “1. Kerala Parotta 5⭐️ 2. Malabari chicken chatti curry 5⭐️ 3. Beef ularthu 5⭐️ 4. Chai 5⭐️ 5. Coffee 5⭐️ Every dish was served piping hot, very tasty, right spices, just perfect to the taste buds…”
  3. Fresh milk tea Net +1
    “Other than that, everything else, including the fresh milk tea and lime tea, was good.”
  4. Lime tea Net +1
    “Other than that, everything else, including the fresh milk tea and lime tea, was good.”
  5. Line juice Net +1
    “Had such a good lunch from this restaurant. The chicken curry, chicken biryani, Kerala meals with mathi porichadh and the line juice were too good.”
What to Avoid (12)

Food 12

  1. Porotta Net −1
    “We had a disappointing experience at the Al Warqa branch, particularly with the Kerala porotta. Unfortunately, the porotta was not fluffy, not properly cooked, and very oily, which did not meet expectations.”
  2. Chicken chatti curry Net −1
    “I recently ordered chicken chatti curry, and I’m very disappointed with the experience. The chicken was not cooked properly, which is unacceptable for a dish like this.”
  3. Chicken cutty curry Net −1
    “The food wasn't great. The appam and porotta were just okay, the chicken cutty curry was really bad, the promfet fish pollichathu was average, and the dragon chicken wasn't too bad.”
  4. Chicken dum biryani Net −1
    “The chicken dum biryani we ordered was not worth the price at all. The chicken was overly salty, and the masala was too heavy, making it difficult to enjoy the dish.”
  5. Chicken schezwan fried rice Net −1
    “Specifically, the Chicken Schezwan Fried Rice was extremely underwhelming—it tasted more like a bland pulao than what one would expect from a Schezwan dish. It completely lacked the flavor and spice profile promised in the name.”
  6. Crab meat soup Net −1
    “The main course was decent, but the crab meat soup was a big letdown. For 22 DHS, I expected real crab flavor and meat, but got a bland soup with some sauces, egg, and a crab leg for show. No real crab taste at all — felt like a scam.”
  7. Fish curry Net −1
    “I went there for lunch and got stale fish curry and when I told them about it, the waiter replied that it was because of a power outage.”
  8. Fish fry Net −1
    “I ordered an extra fish fry, but it was very bad. This kind of food should never be supplied.”
  9. Paal kappa with beef Net −1
    “We ordered paal kappa with beef (which we asked to make it separate) , prawns mango curry, lollipop chicken, kanthari tawa chicken, and 2 soups (naadan kozhi soup and sweet corn chicken soup). Everything was good, but I liked the prawns mango coconut curry the most. It was so yummy. The beef, which came along with the paal kappa, was having a sweet taste, which is not of my choice.”
  10. Payasam Net −1
    “I felt that the dessert, payasam, was a little too sweet. But hey, that's just me and I'm sure a lot of you folks will love it just the way it is.”
  11. Payyoli chicken Net −1
    “Unfortunately the Payyoli chicken did not meet the authentic taste we expected. It was more like regular chicken 65 rather than traditional Payyoli style.”
  12. Promfet fish pollichathu Net −1
    “The food wasn't great. The appam and porotta were just okay, the chicken cutty curry was really bad, the promfet fish pollichathu was average, and the dragon chicken wasn't too bad.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Adjust Spice. If the food is too spicy, ask for a milder level; one table said the kitchen accommodated the request successfully.

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Check Parking. Do not assume front parking is available; check the back-side road or the restaurant parking area before arriving.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Warqa 1, Mheiri building-2 - near Our Own high school
Al Warqa - Al Warqa'a First, Dubai
04 266 8551
Mon7:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue7:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed7:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu7:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri7:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat7:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Small Seating

Indoor seating is limited and some diners found the restaurant cramped, particularly at busy times.

Parking Limits

Parking is not available directly in front, so visitors may need to use the back-side road or nearby parking.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 23 per biryani

chicken dum biryani

“For AED 23 per biryani, the quality and taste did not meet expectations”
Google review · April 2026

71 AED

2 chicken biriyanis, 1 Payyoli chicken and 1 tea

“For 2 chicken biriyanis, 1 Payyoli chicken and 1 tea, the total bill came to 71 AED”
Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line

Salkara Restaurant is a compact Kerala restaurant in Al Warqa, with a menu that suits both a quick meal and a family dinner. Chicken biryani is a major draw: reviews describe fragrant basmati, tender marinated chicken, balanced masala and generous portions. For a more distinctly Kerala order, try fish mango curry with appam, or chicken stew with appam.

Kerala meals and porotta with chicken curry also receive praise. The setting is clean, comfortable and family-friendly, while the service is often described as warm, polite and attentive. Children’s dishes can be prepared with less spice, and staff recommendations have helped diners choose well.

The restaurant is small, however; indoor seating is limited, and weekend waits are possible. Outdoor seating has also been unavailable during road work. Allow extra thought for parking.

Front parking is not available according to one review, while another points to parking near Talal and warns about a nearby no-parking zone. Food quality is not perfectly consistent: diners have reported stale fish curry, undercooked chicken and biryani that was too salty or heavy, despite many positive meals. Delivery orders deserve a quick quantity and freshness check.

Pricing has felt slightly high to some customers, including a reported AED 71 bill for two biryanis, Payyoli chicken and tea.

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