Large portions
The seafood combo served three people comfortably and was described as enough for four to five.
Tasty Cochin Harbour Restaurant Dubai
Al Karama
Tasty Cochin Harbour is a Kerala restaurant in Al Karama serving regional Kerala dishes alongside South Indian favourites. Reviews highlight its seafood bucket and classic combinations such as porotta with fish curry, while breakfast options and daily meals give regulars plenty of reasons to return.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
625 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Kerala flavours
Porotta and fish curry stood out for flaky bread, rich tangy curry and fresh, tender fish.
Affordable breakfast
One customer reported beef curry with paratha for breakfast at 12 AED.
Meal variety
Reviews cover fish meals, biryani, kothi porotta and chayakada chicken curry, including a daily mess service.
Family dining
A seafood combo review describes the restaurant as family friendly, with generous portions.
Delivery service
Customers report food arriving fresh, well packed and on time for delivery orders.
Casual setting
The small restaurant has front-side seating that reviewers found suitable for evening tea.
What to Eat at Tasty Cochin Harbour Restaurant Dubai 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 Tasty Cochin Harbour Restaurant Dubai, 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.
These items at Tasty Cochin Harbour Restaurant Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Porotta Net +3
“I recently tried the Porotta and Fish Curry here and it was outstanding! The Porotta was perfectly layered and flaky, ideal for soaking up the amazing curry.”
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“I recently tried the Porotta and Fish Curry here and it was outstanding! The Porotta was perfectly layered and flaky, ideal for soaking up the amazing curry.”October 2025
“Tried the beef fry and kanthari dry fry chicken it was good and porota and appam is also pretty and the service is much appreciated.”May 2026
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Beef fry Net +2
“I thoroughly enjoyed the beef fry and Porotta and their tea was extremely good.”
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“I thoroughly enjoyed the beef fry and Porotta and their tea was extremely good.”October 2025
“Tried the beef fry and kanthari dry fry chicken it was good and porota and appam is also pretty and the service is much appreciated.”May 2026
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Biriani Net +2
“Amazing food and welcoming staffs , Biriyani is a must try !!!”
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“Amazing food and welcoming staffs , Biriyani is a must try !!!”December 2025
“We tried fish meals, biriani, kothi porotta etc all good.”August 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Seafood bucket Net +1
“Food was really tasty and delicious…we had ordered seafood bucket which had a lot of quantity and the food tasty really amazing….definitely must try 👍”
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“Food was really tasty and delicious…we had ordered seafood bucket which had a lot of quantity and the food tasty really amazing….definitely must try 👍”May 2025
“Seafood bucket is good too. Too much quantity for 2 though.”February 2025
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3 Type of kanji Net +1
“This restaurant food was very tasty and service was excellent and the staff behaviour was awesome and there is traditional food available specially 3 type of kanji available and also kappa was tasty so all of you must visite😋”
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“This restaurant food was very tasty and service was excellent and the staff behaviour was awesome and there is traditional food available specially 3 type of kanji available and also kappa was tasty so all of you must visite😋”May 2025
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Appam Net +1
“Tried the beef fry and kanthari dry fry chicken it was good and porota and appam is also pretty and the service is much appreciated.”
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“Tried the beef fry and kanthari dry fry chicken it was good and porota and appam is also pretty and the service is much appreciated.”May 2026
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Beef curry Net +1
“Very nice beef curry and Paratha for breakfast for just 12 aed - I will be back again!”
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“Very nice beef curry and Paratha for breakfast for just 12 aed - I will be back again!”June 2026
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Chattichoru Net +1
“Recommended for chattichoru or lunch meals👌”
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“Recommended for chattichoru or lunch meals👌”December 2025
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Chayakada chicken curry Net +1
“Also tried their Chayakada chicken curry its tasty and good quantity.”
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“Also tried their Chayakada chicken curry its tasty and good quantity.”August 2025
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Fish curry Net +1
“I recently tried the Porotta and Fish Curry here and it was outstanding! The Porotta was perfectly layered and flaky, ideal for soaking up the amazing curry. The Fish Curry was rich, tangy, and had just the right amount of spice. The fish was incredibly fresh and tender. A must-try combo👍”
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“I recently tried the Porotta and Fish Curry here and it was outstanding! The Porotta was perfectly layered and flaky, ideal for soaking up the amazing curry. The Fish Curry was rich, tangy, and had just the right amount of spice. The fish was incredibly fresh and tender. A must-try combo👍”October 2025
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Kanthari dry fry chicken Net +1
“Tried the beef fry and kanthari dry fry chicken it was good and porota and appam is also pretty and the service is much appreciated.”
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“Tried the beef fry and kanthari dry fry chicken it was good and porota and appam is also pretty and the service is much appreciated.”May 2026
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Kerala fish curry meals Net +1
“We went for lunch .Had Kerala fish curry meals and neymeen fry. Loved the taste, service and ambience.”
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“We went for lunch .Had Kerala fish curry meals and neymeen fry. Loved the taste, service and ambience.”January 2026
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Kothi porotta Net +1
“We tried fish meals, biriani, kothi porotta etc all good.”
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“We tried fish meals, biriani, kothi porotta etc all good.”August 2025
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Nannari sarbath Net +1
“The drink Nannari Sarbath was good. This flavour was new to me.”
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“The drink Nannari Sarbath was good. This flavour was new to me.”February 2025
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Neymeen fry Net +1
“We went for lunch .Had Kerala fish curry meals and neymeen fry. Loved the taste, service and ambience.”
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“We went for lunch .Had Kerala fish curry meals and neymeen fry. Loved the taste, service and ambience.”January 2026
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Paratha Net +1
“Very nice beef curry and Paratha for breakfast for just 12 aed - I will be back again!”
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“Very nice beef curry and Paratha for breakfast for just 12 aed - I will be back again!”June 2026
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Pothunkal Net +1
“The Pothunkal was absolutely delicious, with flavors that exceeded my expectations.”
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“The Pothunkal was absolutely delicious, with flavors that exceeded my expectations.”June 2025
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Sadhya Net +1
“A family place where we enjoyed our sadhya.”
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“A family place where we enjoyed our sadhya.”September 2025
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Sea food kizhi Net +1
“Had a Tasty Sea food kizhi.”
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“Had a Tasty Sea food kizhi.”June 2025
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Seafood combo Net +1
“We ordered a seafood combo, and although we were just three people, it was easily sufficient for 4–5 persons. The quantity was huge and totally worth it! The combo included a delicious variety of fish, cuttlefish, crab, prawns, along with rice and kappa, all cooked really well and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying.”
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“We ordered a seafood combo, and although we were just three people, it was easily sufficient for 4–5 persons. The quantity was huge and totally worth it! The combo included a delicious variety of fish, cuttlefish, crab, prawns, along with rice and kappa, all cooked really well and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying.”January 2026
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Black tea Net +1
“The black tea was hot and sweet.”
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“The black tea was hot and sweet.”June 2026
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Tea Net +1
“But when asked for tea after lunch they said it serves after 4 only..but later another customer came and he was given the tea and we were ignored, i asked again as request but they repeated same that it will be serving after 4.”
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“But when asked for tea after lunch they said it serves after 4 only..but later another customer came and he was given the tea and we were ignored, i asked again as request but they repeated same that it will be serving after 4.”December 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Fish mango curry Net −1
“However, the fish mango curry was below average.”
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“However, the fish mango curry was below average.”October 2025
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Kadala curry Net −1
“The kadala curry had less kadala in it which was a shade disappointing.”
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“The kadala curry had less kadala in it which was a shade disappointing.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bucket. If ordering the seafood bucket, ask about freshness first: reviews are sharply divided between generous, tasty portions and frozen seafood.
Try breakfast. For a budget breakfast reference, one customer reported beef curry and paratha for just 12 AED.
Confirm tea. If you want tea with lunch, confirm the serving time when ordering because one customer reported inconsistent enforcement.
Share seafood. The seafood combo can be substantial: one review says a portion ordered for three was enough for four to five.
Consider meals. Chattichoru and lunch meals are specifically recommended in reviews, offering an alternative to the seafood specials.
Plan the visit
Practical details
12C St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Bucket inconsistency
Several February and June reviews describe the seafood bucket as frozen, rubbery or poor-tasting, despite positive reports elsewhere.
High pricing
One seafood bucket review said the current price was too high for the quality received.
Tea confusion
A lunch customer was told tea was served only after 4, then saw another customer receive it earlier.
Kadala ratio
The breakfast kadala curry was reported to contain less chickpeas than expected.
Cleaning needed
One seafood review found the food generally good but said the restaurant needed more attention to cleaning.
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The Bottom Line
Tasty Cochin Harbour is a compact Kerala restaurant in Al Karama with a menu that ranges from traditional meals to seafood specials. You can come for Kerala fish curry meals, porotta and fish curry, biryani, chattichoru or the seafood bucket. Reviews also mention breakfast, daily mess service and delivery.
The strongest theme is generous, familiar Kerala cooking. One seafood combo containing fish, cuttlefish, crab, prawns, rice and kappa was enough for four to five people despite being ordered for three. Porotta with fish curry also receives a particularly clear endorsement, with reviewers praising the flaky porotta and tangy, well-spiced fish curry.
Sadhya is another reason families visit. Service is commonly described as friendly and quick, and delivery reviews mention food arriving fresh, well packed and on time. The setting is small and casual, with front-side seating that suits evening tea.
Pricing can be reasonable: one breakfast of beef curry and paratha was reported at 12 AED. There is an important caution around the seafood bucket. Several February and June reviews describe frozen, rubbery seafood and poor value, while other customers found the bucket tasty and large.
Ask about the current preparation and portion before committing. Lunch tea service has also been reported inconsistently.