Kappa beef
Kappa beef is repeatedly singled out, with one customer calling the kappa and beef especially nice.
Taste Of Karama
Al Karama
Taste Of Karama is a restaurant in Al Karama serving Kerala street food and budget-friendly meals. Reviews most often point visitors towards the shawarma, chicken biryani and kappa beef, with both dine-in service and delivery mentioned.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
135 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shawarma
Several reviews praise the shawarma, including one calling it the best shawarma in Karama.
Chicken biryani
The chicken biryani has been praised for its flavourful rice, tender chicken and rich spices.
Budget meals
Customers describe the Kerala dishes and thattukada items as reasonably priced, including a reported AED 10 chicken biryani.
Clean setting
Some visitors found the atmosphere neat and clean, and one review specifically mentions hygienic food and a clean ambience.
Kerala flavours
The menu appeals to customers looking for Kerala street food, with reviews describing it as spicy and nostalgic.
What to Eat at Taste Of Karama 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 Taste Of Karama, 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 Taste Of Karama, 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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Shawarma Net +4
“Superb food especially dinner . Tried Shawarma as well . Budget friendly and good service”
Positive 5Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Superb food especially dinner . Tried Shawarma as well . Budget friendly and good service”May 2026
“Very Delicious food, affordable price. Shawarma is super.”May 2026
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Chicken biryani Net +2
“Hands down, some of the best food I’ve had recently .The Chicken biryani was so yum!!! Must try!!!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hands down, some of the best food I’ve had recently .The Chicken biryani was so yum!!! Must try!!!”October 2024
“The chicken biryani at Taste of Karama is a flavorful delight, with perfectly cooked rice, tender chicken, and rich spices. A must-try for biryani lovers!”March 2024
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Kappa beef Net +2
“Along with food staff is so cooperative. Kappa beef must try”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Along with food staff is so cooperative. Kappa beef must try”December 2025
“Nice kappa beef”May 2026
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Burger Net +1
“Went in for the Thattukada items which was an absolute delight and nostalgic, but what surprised me was the burger. We tried it because there was an offer. It was so good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Went in for the Thattukada items which was an absolute delight and nostalgic, but what surprised me was the burger. We tried it because there was an offer. It was so good”November 2023
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Chicken dry fry Net +1
“Everything is delicious here.. the taste of karama have the best taste in Dubai.. specially the chicken dry fry and shawarma.. fresh and yummy crispy..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Everything is delicious here.. the taste of karama have the best taste in Dubai.. specially the chicken dry fry and shawarma.. fresh and yummy crispy..”December 2023
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“This is a solidly good chicken shawarma. Next time I am going to ask for it to be spicy and just expect to like it more. Business was busy as the price is great and the quality is good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This is a solidly good chicken shawarma. Next time I am going to ask for it to be spicy and just expect to like it more. Business was busy as the price is great and the quality is good.”May 2025
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Kappa Net +1
“The food is very nice, especially the kappa and beef!😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is very nice, especially the kappa and beef!😍😍”May 2026
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Puttu with chicken combo Net +1
“Today we ordered puttu with chicken combo. It was so delicious.....”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Today we ordered puttu with chicken combo. It was so delicious.....”March 2024
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Special falooda Net +1
“Amazing food! Absolutely delicious & very reasonable Price. Good service of staffs. Especially special falooda was delicious and tasty, will definitely visit again 😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing food! Absolutely delicious & very reasonable Price. Good service of staffs. Especially special falooda was delicious and tasty, will definitely visit again 😍”November 2023
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Biriyani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Accidentally we have visited this shop, really we have been satisfied with their biriyani and shawarma taste. Even their taste. Try once definitely u will visit again & again”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Accidentally we have visited this shop, really we have been satisfied with their biriyani and shawarma taste. Even their taste. Try once definitely u will visit again & again”June 2024
Drinks 1
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Shawarma and juice combo Net +1
“Shawarma and juice combo is budget friendly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shawarma and juice combo is budget friendly.”May 2026
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Chilli chicken Net −1
“The chilli chicken , the chicken was too hard and rubbery .”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The chilli chicken , the chicken was too hard and rubbery .”April 2026
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Prawns fry Net −1
“We ordered prawns fry today? But it was utter flop,not satisfied One more thing tell the chef food is art”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered prawns fry today? But it was utter flop,not satisfied One more thing tell the chef food is art”March 2024
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Vada Net −1
“Worst breakfast ever had. The oil on the vada was smelling bad. Bad taste. Very bad experience for the first time I ordered.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst breakfast ever had. The oil on the vada was smelling bad. Bad taste. Very bad experience for the first time I ordered.”January 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Request spice. If you like heat, ask for the shawarma to be spicy; one customer expected to prefer it that way.
Try biryani. Chicken biryani is a strong first order, with one review specifically reporting a price of AED 10.00.
Check delivery. Confirm that your address is within the delivery area before placing an order.
Check freshness. For takeaway or delivery, check that biryani is freshly prepared; one customer reported an old box with a bad smell.
Expect variation. The reviews are mixed, so consider checking the food temperature and order details when collecting or receiving food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Internet Building - Shop - 2 21st Street
Al Karama, Dubai
| 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 |
Common Concerns
Food temperature
One recent customer received food that was too cool rather than hot.
Inconsistent quality
A delivery order of fried rice and chilli chicken was criticised for hard, rubbery chicken and excessive white pepper.
Hygiene concerns
Some reviews raise serious concerns about hygiene, freshness and food handling.
Order handling
Customers have reported delayed service, difficulty handling orders and occasional missing items.
Delivery limits
At least one customer could not get an order delivered, despite ordering from farther-away places that did deliver.
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The Bottom Line
Taste Of Karama is a budget-minded Al Karama restaurant focused on Kerala street food and familiar casual meals. The most useful starting points from the reviews are shawarma, chicken biryani and kappa beef; customers also mention thattukada items, puttu with chicken and special falooda. The strongest praise is dish-specific.
Kappa beef is repeatedly recommended, while the shawarma has been called the best in Karama and is also available in a budget-friendly shawarma-and-juice combo. 00. Several customers also liked the spicy, nostalgic Kerala street-food character and found the setting neat and clean.
Consistency is the main caution. Other diners received cool food, dry or rubbery chicken, an old-smelling biryani box, or food they considered not fresh. Reviews also mention delayed order handling, occasional missing items and uncertain delivery coverage.
If ordering for the first time, confirm delivery to your address, request shawarma spicy if that suits you, and check freshness and temperature when the food arrives.