Kerala flavours
Reviews praise home-style Kerala cooking, including fish curry meals, beef dishes, appam and Onam Sadya.
Spice Haven
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Spice Haven is a Kerala and South Indian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with dine-in and delivery options. Reviews make it especially worth considering for Kerala-style meals, seafood such as Mango Fish Curry, and carefully presented biryani.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
587 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood
Mango Fish Curry, prawn tawa fry and fish tawa dishes receive particularly strong praise.
Warm service
Staff are repeatedly described as attentive, friendly and helpful when explaining unfamiliar South Indian dishes.
Presentation
Several diners noticed polished plating, detailed cutlery and an elegant interior that lifts the meal beyond a casual setting.
Family friendly
A large group with children received special care, including child-sized cutlery and plates for a toddler.
Parking
Reviews consistently mention ample or free parking, useful when visiting Dubai Silicon Oasis by car.
Sadya variety
The Sadya is noted for a broad spread of curries, pickles and payasam, with reviewers appreciating its balance and authenticity.
Calm setting
The restaurant has a quiet, refined atmosphere with subtle South Indian music and clean surroundings.
What to Eat at Spice Haven 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 Spice Haven, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Spice Haven, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 2
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Onam sadya Net +3
“Me and my wife visited Spice Heaven to enjoy the Onam Sadya, and it was truly amazing. The food was authentic, delicious, and served with such warmth.”
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Review excerpts
“Me and my wife visited Spice Heaven to enjoy the Onam Sadya, and it was truly amazing. The food was authentic, delicious, and served with such warmth.”September 2025
“My wife and I have come here multiple times upon trying their Onam sadhya once and we have been very impressed every time.”September 2024
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Prawn tawa fry Net +2
“Their prawn tawa fry was outstanding and definitely worth trying.”
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“Their prawn tawa fry was outstanding and definitely worth trying.”November 2025
“Beef iddichatha, kappa fish curry and prawn tawa fry was out of the world.”March 2025
Honorable mentions (26)
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Appam Net +1
“Visited Spice Haven last day, definitely try their appam and fish tawa! There’s a common phrase we Malayalees hear a lot at home: “edi, nalla poo polathe appam ondakki vechekkua” and this appam reminded me of that, very soft.”
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“Visited Spice Haven last day, definitely try their appam and fish tawa! There’s a common phrase we Malayalees hear a lot at home: “edi, nalla poo polathe appam ondakki vechekkua” and this appam reminded me of that, very soft.”August 2025
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Appam chicken combo Net +1
“Appam chicken combo was good.”
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“Appam chicken combo was good.”July 2025
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Banana chips Net +1
“🌸🍃 Each dish was authentic, flavorful, and beautifully balanced – from the crispy banana chips to the rich curries and the perfect payasam to end the meal.”
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“🌸🍃 Each dish was authentic, flavorful, and beautifully balanced – from the crispy banana chips to the rich curries and the perfect payasam to end the meal.”September 2025
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Beef iddichatha Net +1
“Beef iddichatha, kappa fish curry and prawn tawa fry was out of the world.”
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“Beef iddichatha, kappa fish curry and prawn tawa fry was out of the world.”March 2025
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Beef idichathu Net +1
“The Pomfret Fry and Nool Paratha with Beef Curry were absolutely delicious, and the Beef Idichathu was packed with flavor too.”
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“The Pomfret Fry and Nool Paratha with Beef Curry were absolutely delicious, and the Beef Idichathu was packed with flavor too.”January 2025
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Chef's special mango prawns Net +1
“"5/5 ⭐️ ! Had an amazing lunch experience at Spice Haven Restaurant! The Lipsmackin' Biryani, Chef's Special Mango Prawns, Nool Parotta with Beef Ularthiyathu were all absolutely delicious!”
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“"5/5 ⭐️ ! Had an amazing lunch experience at Spice Haven Restaurant! The Lipsmackin' Biryani, Chef's Special Mango Prawns, Nool Parotta with Beef Ularthiyathu were all absolutely delicious!”June 2025
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Chicken meal Net +1
“The chicken meal had so much to eat and very cheap”
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“The chicken meal had so much to eat and very cheap”August 2025
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Egg appam Net +1
“My favorite go to Item is the Prawns Mango curry and Egg Appam. Absolute Banger !”
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“My favorite go to Item is the Prawns Mango curry and Egg Appam. Absolute Banger !”May 2026
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Egg roast Net +1
“I bought their egg roast next day which was incredibly tasty.”
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“I bought their egg roast next day which was incredibly tasty.”April 2025
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Fish tawa Net +1
“The fish tawa was also adipoli, give it a try, fresh and well marinated.”
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“The fish tawa was also adipoli, give it a try, fresh and well marinated.”August 2025
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Kalanji fish fry Net +1
“We ordered the Kalanji fish fry which was butterflied and tasted amazing. Proper care was given to deboning it and the chef knows what he’s doing.”
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“We ordered the Kalanji fish fry which was butterflied and tasted amazing. Proper care was given to deboning it and the chef knows what he’s doing.”August 2025
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Kappa fish curry Net +1
“Beef iddichatha, kappa fish curry and prawn tawa fry was out of the world.”
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“Beef iddichatha, kappa fish curry and prawn tawa fry was out of the world.”March 2025
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King fish tawa Net +1
“The fish curry meals were rich and flavorful, while the king fish tawa was expertly cooked to perfection.”
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“The fish curry meals were rich and flavorful, while the king fish tawa was expertly cooked to perfection.”October 2024
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Lipsmackin' biryani Net +1
“"5/5 ⭐️ ! Had an amazing lunch experience at Spice Haven Restaurant! The Lipsmackin' Biryani, Chef's Special Mango Prawns, Nool Parotta with Beef Ularthiyathu were all absolutely delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“"5/5 ⭐️ ! Had an amazing lunch experience at Spice Haven Restaurant! The Lipsmackin' Biryani, Chef's Special Mango Prawns, Nool Parotta with Beef Ularthiyathu were all absolutely delicious!”June 2025
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“The mutton biryani was good.”
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“The mutton biryani was good.”July 2025
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Mutton curry Net +1
“But the real magic began with the food. The mutton curry was a revelation—tender, succulent, and bursting with rich, deep flavors that lingered long after the last bite.”
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“But the real magic began with the food. The mutton curry was a revelation—tender, succulent, and bursting with rich, deep flavors that lingered long after the last bite.”August 2024
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Nool paratha with beef curry Net +1
“The Pomfret Fry and Nool Paratha with Beef Curry were absolutely delicious, and the Beef Idichathu was packed with flavor too.”
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“The Pomfret Fry and Nool Paratha with Beef Curry were absolutely delicious, and the Beef Idichathu was packed with flavor too.”January 2025
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Nool parotta Net +1
“"5/5 ⭐️ ! Had an amazing lunch experience at Spice Haven Restaurant! The Lipsmackin' Biryani, Chef's Special Mango Prawns, Nool Parotta with Beef Ularthiyathu were all absolutely delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“"5/5 ⭐️ ! Had an amazing lunch experience at Spice Haven Restaurant! The Lipsmackin' Biryani, Chef's Special Mango Prawns, Nool Parotta with Beef Ularthiyathu were all absolutely delicious!”June 2025
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Payasam Net +1
“🌸🍃 Each dish was authentic, flavorful, and beautifully balanced – from the crispy banana chips to the rich curries and the perfect payasam to end the meal.”
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“🌸🍃 Each dish was authentic, flavorful, and beautifully balanced – from the crispy banana chips to the rich curries and the perfect payasam to end the meal.”September 2025
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Payyasam Net +1
“Payyasam was good. 3 types.”
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“Payyasam was good. 3 types.”April 2026
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Pineapple pachidi Net +1
“Pineapple pachidi Was excellent”
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“Pineapple pachidi Was excellent”April 2026
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Pomfret fry Net +1
“The Pomfret Fry and Nool Paratha with Beef Curry were absolutely delicious, and the Beef Idichathu was packed with flavor too.”
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Review excerpts
“The Pomfret Fry and Nool Paratha with Beef Curry were absolutely delicious, and the Beef Idichathu was packed with flavor too.”January 2025
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Prawns mango curry Net +1
“My favorite go to Item is the Prawns Mango curry and Egg Appam. Absolute Banger !”
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“My favorite go to Item is the Prawns Mango curry and Egg Appam. Absolute Banger !”May 2026
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Prawns porichathu Net +1
“The prawns porichathu was good even though the quantity was small.”
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“The prawns porichathu was good even though the quantity was small.”July 2025
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Stuffed coin paratha with a topping of shrimp Net +1
“They have some nice fusion dishes like stuffed coin paratha with a topping of shrimp, which stole the show.”
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“They have some nice fusion dishes like stuffed coin paratha with a topping of shrimp, which stole the show.”June 2026
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Beef ularthiyathu Net 0
Mixed feedback
“"5/5 ⭐️ ! Had an amazing lunch experience at Spice Haven Restaurant! The Lipsmackin' Biryani, Chef's Special Mango Prawns, Nool Parotta with Beef Ularthiyathu were all absolutely delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“"5/5 ⭐️ ! Had an amazing lunch experience at Spice Haven Restaurant! The Lipsmackin' Biryani, Chef's Special Mango Prawns, Nool Parotta with Beef Ularthiyathu were all absolutely delicious!”June 2025
What to Avoid (6)
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Chicken biryani Net −1
“Very disappointing experience. I ordered a Chicken Biryani through the Smiles app, and the food was terrible. The biryani was overly salty, making it almost hard to eat, and the chicken was undercooked.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very disappointing experience. I ordered a Chicken Biryani through the Smiles app, and the food was terrible. The biryani was overly salty, making it almost hard to eat, and the chicken was undercooked.”June 2026
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Fish grill Net −1
“fish grill below average.. asked chef directly who suggested which fish to order but still failed to impress...”
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“fish grill below average.. asked chef directly who suggested which fish to order but still failed to impress...”January 2026
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Kanthari chicken gravy Net −1
“We ordered kanthari chicken gravy and it is made with raw onions and raw green chili! Nothing was cooked and chicken was plain!”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered kanthari chicken gravy and it is made with raw onions and raw green chili! Nothing was cooked and chicken was plain!”June 2026
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Malabar dum chicken biryani Net −1
“Today, I ordered 1 Malabar Dum Chicken Biryani and 1 Malabar Dum Mutton Biryani from Spice Haven Restaurant through Talabat. Unfortunately, both items were very disappointing in taste and quality.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today, I ordered 1 Malabar Dum Chicken Biryani and 1 Malabar Dum Mutton Biryani from Spice Haven Restaurant through Talabat. Unfortunately, both items were very disappointing in taste and quality.”August 2025
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Malabar dum mutton biryani Net −1
“Today, I ordered 1 Malabar Dum Chicken Biryani and 1 Malabar Dum Mutton Biryani from Spice Haven Restaurant through Talabat. Unfortunately, both items were very disappointing in taste and quality.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today, I ordered 1 Malabar Dum Chicken Biryani and 1 Malabar Dum Mutton Biryani from Spice Haven Restaurant through Talabat. Unfortunately, both items were very disappointing in taste and quality.”August 2025
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Lime juice Net −1
“lime juice was the worst of all!! 15aed for something that tasted watery🤮🤮 never going back.”
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Critical review excerpts
“lime juice was the worst of all!! 15aed for something that tasted watery🤮🤮 never going back.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check spice. Ask about the heat level before ordering: one diner found the food tasty but reported no chilli at all.
Allow time. Build in extra time for your meal, as one recent visit reported a delay before the food arrived.
Clarify dishes. If authenticity matters, ask how a dish is prepared; the Beef Ularthiyathu differed from the reviewer’s expected style.
Try combos. Consider a combo meal if you want a fuller Kerala-style lunch; one review specifically called the chicken meal generous and inexpensive.
Use parking. Driving is relatively convenient: reviews mention ample parking, including free parking at the restaurant.
Ask for more. Meals may arrive in moderate portions, but one repeat diner says extra servings are brought when requested.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Loggia Plaza - Shop No : 16 & 17
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent quality
Some repeat visitors felt the food declined after an initially good visit, with later biryani and fish dishes disappointing.
High pricing
Several diners considered the prices high for the quality, especially compared with Kerala restaurants in Karama.
Salt levels
One diner and companions found too much salt across the main courses, including biryani and other dishes.
Slow service
A recent visit involved a noticeable wait for the food, despite the restaurant being quiet.
Dish mismatch
The Beef Ularthiyathu was described as sweet beef in caramelised-onion gravy rather than an authentic preparation.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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lime juice
“lime juice was the worst of all!! 15aed for something that tasted watery🤮🤮 never going back”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Spice Haven is a Kerala and South Indian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis where diners come for dishes such as Mango Fish Curry, prawn tawa fry, appam, biryani and traditional Sadya. The strongest reviews describe food with a home-cooked Kerala character, careful presentation and attentive service. Its seafood receives especially consistent praise, while the Sadya stands out for its range of curries, pickles and payasam.
The setting is calm and polished rather than hurried, with subtle South Indian music, clean surroundings and detailed plating. Families are well catered for: one large group mentioned special attention to children and kid-friendly cutlery and plates. Ample or free parking is another practical advantage in Dubai Silicon Oasis, and staff are often praised for explaining unfamiliar dishes patiently.
There are some reasons to order thoughtfully. A few diners found prices high for the quality, and one recent visit reported a long wait. Reviews also flag uneven results: some meals were excellent, while others found biryani average, dishes too salty, or a Beef Ularthiyathu preparation sweeter and less traditional than expected.
Ask about spice levels and dish style before ordering, especially if you have a specific Kerala preparation in mind.