Large portions
Several diners describe generous portions, including a biryani serving with plenty of meat and breakfast portions that can serve two.
Spring Onion Restaurant
Business Bay
Spring Onion is a budget-minded Indian restaurant in Business Bay, useful for filling breakfasts and Kerala-style meals without a large bill. Reviews highlight the omelet paratha, pothichoru served on a banana leaf, and generous biryani portions, though delivery reliability is a serious concern.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
532 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Low prices
A masala dosa and masala chai breakfast was reported at 9Dhs, making it a notably economical quick meal.
Banana-leaf meal
The South Indian pothichoru-style meal is served on a banana leaf, giving visitors a distinctive Kerala-influenced dining option.
Friendly staff
One regular described the staff as friendly, with breakfast preparation usually taking 10 to 15 minutes when dining in.
Allergy request
A diner says the team willingly prepared a special dish without chili for an allergy, with a large portion at a low price.
Event orders
For a chicken biryani order serving around 40 people, the food arrived ahead of the committed time and was well received.
What to Eat at Spring Onion Restaurant 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 Spring Onion Restaurant, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Spring Onion 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 10
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Chicken biriyani Net +4
“For my daughter’s birthday , we placed order for chicken biriyani with spring onion for around 40 people and Mr. Rijin was of great help to get stuffs coordinated and made sure that the food was delivered way ahead of committed time. Never can I forget to mention regarding the taste !!!!! It was sooooooo yum that each and everyone devoured it to the last bit. Reminds me of the biriyani which my mom used to cook for me.”
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“For my daughter’s birthday , we placed order for chicken biriyani with spring onion for around 40 people and Mr. Rijin was of great help to get stuffs coordinated and made sure that the food was delivered way ahead of committed time. Never can I forget to mention regarding the taste !!!!! It was sooooooo yum that each and everyone devoured it to the last bit. Reminds me of the biriyani which my mom used to cook for me.”November 2022
“I had chicken biriyani also thats also so good.. I will recommend for sure.”January 2022
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Morning meal porotta set Net +2
“I've been to Spring multiple times and requested their morning meal porotta set a couple of times.”
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“I've been to Spring multiple times and requested their morning meal porotta set a couple of times.”July 2021
“I've been to Spring Onion a couple of times and ordered their breakfast porotta set a few times. Their food preparation time is usually between 10 to 15 minutes unless you order their chicken biryani, which usually is made ready to be served and takes about 5 minutes.”June 2021
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Biriyani Net +1
“I had a biriyani for takeaway and the portion is big and they're not stingy on the meat.”
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“I had a biriyani for takeaway and the portion is big and they're not stingy on the meat.”May 2025
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Curd rice Net +1
“Tried their Curd rice; which turned out to be pretty good. Curd rice comes with pickle and pappadam.”
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“Tried their Curd rice; which turned out to be pretty good. Curd rice comes with pickle and pappadam.”September 2022
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Masala dosa Net +1
“Popped in for a masala dosa and a masala chai for breakfast, the dosa was crispy with a decent amount of curried potatoes.”
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“Popped in for a masala dosa and a masala chai for breakfast, the dosa was crispy with a decent amount of curried potatoes.”February 2025
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Mixed noodles Net +1
“Ordered for mixed noodles and it was good.quantity for 1 person and the price was 18 aed”
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“Ordered for mixed noodles and it was good.quantity for 1 person and the price was 18 aed”November 2022
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Poori Net +1
“Day started with tasty poori and potato curry (bhaji) decent pricing and moreover restaurant is very hygienic..”
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“Day started with tasty poori and potato curry (bhaji) decent pricing and moreover restaurant is very hygienic..”January 2022
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Potato curry (bhaji) Net +1
“Day started with tasty poori and potato curry (bhaji) decent pricing and moreover restaurant is very hygienic..”
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“Day started with tasty poori and potato curry (bhaji) decent pricing and moreover restaurant is very hygienic..”January 2022
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Pothichore Net +1
“But really interesting food with good taste . If iam not wrong its pothichore . 100%worth it 👍”
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“But really interesting food with good taste . If iam not wrong its pothichore . 100%worth it 👍”June 2022
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Malabari dum biryani Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Ordered a malabari dum biryani from here which tasted average. The Biryani was not authentic malabari style but taste was still good.”
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Drinks 3
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Beetroot juice Net +1
“the freshly prepared beetroot juice was tasty and reasonably priced as well.”
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“the freshly prepared beetroot juice was tasty and reasonably priced as well.”July 2025
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Fresh milk tea Net +1
“Very nice restaurant, lucrative offers, tasty food and awesome Fresh Milk tea Highly recommend”
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“Very nice restaurant, lucrative offers, tasty food and awesome Fresh Milk tea Highly recommend”July 2022
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Masala chai Net +1
“Popped in for a masala dosa and a masala chai for breakfast, the dosa was crispy with a decent amount of curried potatoes. The chai was nicely spiced and not over sweet.”
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“Popped in for a masala dosa and a masala chai for breakfast, the dosa was crispy with a decent amount of curried potatoes. The chai was nicely spiced and not over sweet.”February 2025
What to Avoid (12)
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Beef biriyani Net −1
“Just ordered Beef Biriyani for lunch from office, and what happened is you can see from below photo. It wasn’t hygienic as you can see the hair on meat, meat wasn’t cleaned. I felt to 🤮 I felt like They never clean or wash the meat.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Just ordered Beef Biriyani for lunch from office, and what happened is you can see from below photo. It wasn’t hygienic as you can see the hair on meat, meat wasn’t cleaned. I felt to 🤮 I felt like They never clean or wash the meat.”June 2022
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Biryani Net −1
“They always served Biryani re-fried or 1day old chicken pc by delivery order. I can tell from the meat texture, so hard and have smell... Even, I humbly requested them to give me fresh one.”
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“They always served Biryani re-fried or 1day old chicken pc by delivery order. I can tell from the meat texture, so hard and have smell... Even, I humbly requested them to give me fresh one.”March 2023
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Chicken masala Net −1
“I ordered South Indian breakfast combo (puttu and chicken masala) for 8 aed. The quantity and quality was worst . I dont suggest anyone this restaurant.”
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“I ordered South Indian breakfast combo (puttu and chicken masala) for 8 aed. The quantity and quality was worst . I dont suggest anyone this restaurant.”February 2023
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Chipati bread Net −1
“Even the chipati bread was cold and old.”
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“Even the chipati bread was cold and old.”July 2023
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Fried rice Net −1
“One of the worst fried rice that I ever tasted before ...you guys can't even send catchup with it and saying like its best ..”
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“One of the worst fried rice that I ever tasted before ...you guys can't even send catchup with it and saying like its best ..”July 2026
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Irani chicken botti Net −1
“I’m in the same building and today I ordered lunch at 11:30am (Irani chicken Botti). food arrived at 12:40pm despite the fact they told me it will take 30 -40 minutes. The chicken tasted literally like plastic and zero taste not even salt.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I’m in the same building and today I ordered lunch at 11:30am (Irani chicken Botti). food arrived at 12:40pm despite the fact they told me it will take 30 -40 minutes. The chicken tasted literally like plastic and zero taste not even salt.”June 2025
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Mega zinger burger Net −1
“Ordered Mega Zinger Burger and a Coca Cola that came with fries: Chicken wasn't cooked well, it wasn't zinger at all, wasn't sliced well, mid bread portion wasn't cut well, fries were soft as if not prepared fresh, instead of Coca Cola I got Mountain Dew inspite of having it on the reciept (which I returned to the rider) Decided to throw the burger out after the first bite since it took you guys 40mins to deliver this abomination didn't even want to complain and get a new one or a refund as it would be in vain anyways.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Mega Zinger Burger and a Coca Cola that came with fries: Chicken wasn't cooked well, it wasn't zinger at all, wasn't sliced well, mid bread portion wasn't cut well, fries were soft as if not prepared fresh, instead of Coca Cola I got Mountain Dew inspite of having it on the reciept (which I returned to the rider) Decided to throw the burger out after the first bite since it took you guys 40mins to deliver this abomination didn't even want to complain and get a new one or a refund as it would be in vain anyways.”December 2022
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Puttu Net −1
“I ordered South Indian breakfast combo (puttu and chicken masala) for 8 aed. The quantity and quality was worst . I dont suggest anyone this restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered South Indian breakfast combo (puttu and chicken masala) for 8 aed. The quantity and quality was worst . I dont suggest anyone this restaurant.”February 2023
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South indian breakfast combo Net −1
“I ordered South Indian breakfast combo (puttu and chicken masala) for 8 aed. The quantity and quality was worst . I dont suggest anyone this restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered South Indian breakfast combo (puttu and chicken masala) for 8 aed. The quantity and quality was worst . I dont suggest anyone this restaurant.”February 2023
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Wheat parantha Net −1
“I ordered 3 Wheat parantha but they delivered only 2 wheat parantha and their was foul smell also, not fresh at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered 3 Wheat parantha but they delivered only 2 wheat parantha and their was foul smell also, not fresh at all.”November 2022
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Big karak chai Net −1
“I ordered a big karak chai from the office and they delivered it 30 minutes late and realized there is a tissue on the cup.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a big karak chai from the office and they delivered it 30 minutes late and realized there is a tissue on the cup.”December 2025
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Orange juice Net −1
“Disastrous experience! Ordered omelet paratha with orange juice, but only received warm juice. Waited over 40 mins for the rest, no willingness to exchange the juice. Terrible service, won't return. Avoid Spring Onion Restaurant.”
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“Disastrous experience! Ordered omelet paratha with orange juice, but only received warm juice. Waited over 40 mins for the rest, no willingness to exchange the juice. Terrible service, won't return. Avoid Spring Onion Restaurant.”July 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Eat in. If you are hungry soon, dine in rather than ordering: several reviews report delivery taking over an hour, and one advises planning around a one-hour wait.
Check sides. Check the bag before accepting a delivery, since one veg pulav order arrived without salad, raita, and pappad.
Try breakfast. For a quick budget meal, consider breakfast; one diner had masala dosa and masala chai for 9Dhs.
Plan ahead. Allow substantial extra time for delivery even when promised 30 to 40 minutes; one office order arrived after more than an hour.
State allergies. Tell the team about allergies when ordering; one customer received a special dish prepared without chili.
Visit early. For breakfast, go earlier or allow waiting time: a review describes a 25–30 minute wait followed by food arriving cold.
Plan the visit
Practical details
ETA STAR, AL MANARA TOWER - opp. JW MARRIOTT HOTEL
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Food safety
Reviews report serious contamination concerns, including a sharp plastic piece in food, a tissue on a chai cup, and hair on meat.
Slow delivery
Delivery delays are repeatedly reported, ranging from over an hour to almost two hours, including orders placed within the same building.
Inconsistent quality
Customers describe uneven food quality, including cold meals, stale-tasting chicken, and a butter chicken order that caused an upset stomach.
Missing items
Orders have arrived without expected sides such as salad, raita, pappad, fries, or drinks matching the receipt.
Rude service
Several reviews criticise billing, phone, and delivery interactions as rude, with poor communication when orders go wrong.
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The Bottom Line
Spring Onion is a budget-minded Indian restaurant in Business Bay, with a menu that suits office workers looking for filling food at modest prices. Breakfast is a clear draw: reviews mention masala dosa with masala chai, porotta sets, dosa, idly and poori with potato curry. The South Indian pothichoru-style meal, served on a banana leaf, is another distinctive choice, while biryani is praised by some diners for its generous portions and plenty of meat.
Prices can be very accessible: one breakfast of masala dosa and masala chai was reported at 9Dhs, and mixed noodles at 18 aed. A few diners also praise friendly staff, large portions, and the team’s willingness to prepare a no-chili dish for an allergy. However, the experience is uneven.
Delivery is the biggest practical risk, with repeated reports of waits over an hour and, sometimes, almost two hours. Missing sides, incorrect drinks, cold food and complaints about stale or poorly prepared dishes also appear in the reviews. More seriously, customers report a sharp piece of plastic in food, a tissue on a chai cup and hair on meat.
Dining in and checking takeaway bags before leaving may be wiser than relying on delivery, especially when you need food promptly or have dietary concerns.