THALASSERY RESTAURANT AL GARHOUD

Name: THALASSERY RESTAURANT AL GARHOUD
Address: GGICO METRO STATION - EXT 2, Al Garhoud, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143868100

Al Garhoud

Family restaurant Open now 04 386 8100

Thalassery Restaurant Al Garhoud is a family restaurant serving Kerala and wider Indian food in Al Garhoud. Reviews point to dishes such as Fish Pollichathu and chicken tikka biryani, while the party hall and buffet setups make it worth considering for family celebrations as well as casual meals.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

2,547 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Party hall

The party hall has hosted birthdays and Onam celebrations, with one review saying it can accommodate over 100 people.

Kerala dishes

Fish Pollichathu, beef curry, idiyappam and mango fish curry are among the specifically praised dishes.

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What to Eat at THALASSERY RESTAURANT AL GARHOUD

These items at THALASSERY RESTAURANT AL GARHOUD got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Charcoal chicken Net +2

“I ordered their charcoal chicken, which came with hummus, bread, vegetables, and a soup. That was awesome and made my experience incredibly special. The food was a bit spicier than I expected, but overall it was good.”

Honorable mentions (21)

Badam milk Net +1

“The badam milk is also a must-try.”
Beef coconut curry Net +1

“Lovely food spread with variety of dishes and bread(5 type) , veg and non veg (chicken fry was well cooked, soft and crispy 🤤) (beef coconut curry was just perfect, so tender and yum)”
Beef curry Net +1

“The food was mostly excellent - the beef curry and idiyappam stole the show for me!”
Beetroot chutney Net +1

“Also, their beetroot chutney is absolutely to die for!”
Buttered chicken Net +1

“The food we ordered was really delicious and the best! We ordered Mutton Chutti dipped with Naan with Butter and chicken Biryani, Buttered chicken.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“The food we ordered was really delicious and the best! We ordered Mutton Chutti dipped with Naan with Butter and chicken Biryani, Buttered chicken.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“The chicken curry was my first stop. Solid flavors, zeera rice playing its part, naan hot from the grill. Only one catch—the chicken had bones, which isn’t really my thing.”
Chicken fry Net +1

“Lovely food spread with variety of dishes and bread(5 type) , veg and non veg (chicken fry was well cooked, soft and crispy 🤤) (beef coconut curry was just perfect, so tender and yum)”
Chicken tikka biryani Net +1

“But then came round two: chicken tikka biryani. Game over. Fragrant, spiced in balance, each grain of rice coated with just enough flavor to make you pause after every bite.”
Club sandwiches Net +1

“Personally love their club sandwiches and paratha rolls.”
Crispy neypathal Net +1

“The crispy neypathal was also excellent and complemented the dishes nicely.”
Fish pollichathu Net +1

“The Fish Pollichathu was absolutely superb — perfectly cooked, flavorful, and one of the best I’ve had recently.”
Idiyappam Net +1

“The food was mostly excellent - the beef curry and idiyappam stole the show for me! The idiyappam was soft and perfect.”
Mango fish curry Net +1

“The mango fish curry is simply the best.”
Mutton chutti Net +1

“The food we ordered was really delicious and the best! We ordered Mutton Chutti dipped with Naan with Butter and chicken Biryani, Buttered chicken.”
Naan Net +1

“The chicken curry was my first stop. Solid flavors, zeera rice playing its part, naan hot from the grill. Only one catch—the chicken had bones, which isn’t really my thing.”
Naan with butter Net +1

“The food we ordered was really delicious and the best! We ordered Mutton Chutti dipped with Naan with Butter and chicken Biryani, Buttered chicken.”
Ona sadhya Net +1

“The Ona Sadhya was one of the best we’ve ever had — so delicious!”
Paratha rolls Net +1

“Personally love their club sandwiches and paratha rolls.”
Suhoor buffet Net +1

“Suhoor buffet — it was really nice. The menu is limited, but everything tasted great. I really liked it!”
Zeera rice Net +1

“The chicken curry was my first stop. Solid flavors, zeera rice playing its part, naan hot from the grill. Only one catch—the chicken had bones, which isn’t really my thing.”

Drinks 1

Fresh milk tea Net +1

“The fresh milk tea was really good, and the starter salad was awesome definitely a great way to begin the meal.”

What to Avoid (11)

Food 10

Beef biryani Net −1

“I ordered the beef biryani, but it did not taste like biryani at all. Some Kerala restaurants serve ghee rice with beef chukka and call it beef biryani, but at least it has flavor. Here, the biryani had no spice, no proper masala, and the beef was not cooked properly.”
Beef varattiyathu Net −1

“I also tried the beef varattiyathu, but the beef was not fully cooked which affected the overall taste and experience.”
Biriyani chicken Net −1

“Biriyani chicken has bad smell and taste”
Deep oil-fried fish tawa Net −1

“We specifically requested a healthier, non-oily fish option, but were served a deep oil-fried fish tawa, which was disappointing as it did not align with our request.”
Fish curry Net −1

“Only downside was the fish curry, which didn't quite hit the mark for me (though others enjoyed it).”
Ghee rice Net −1

“Instead of biryani, it was served more like ghee rice. The prawn roast was given separately, and the onions in it were not cooked properly. The prawns were also fried in a separate masala. Overall, it felt like eating ghee rice and roast separately, rather than biryani.”
Keralite dum biryani Net −1

“For the main course I ordered the Keralite dum biryani. It wasn’t bad but compared to other restaurants, it didn’t feel worth it. Unfortunately, it was served not even warm it was actually quite cold, which was disappointing.”
Prawn roast Net −1

“Instead of biryani, it was served more like ghee rice. The prawn roast was given separately, and the onions in it were not cooked properly. The prawns were also fried in a separate masala. Overall, it felt like eating ghee rice and roast separately, rather than biryani.”
Prawns biryani Net −1

“I had ordered Prawns Biryani last Friday and I was quite disappointed with the quality. Instead of biryani, it was served more like ghee rice. The prawn roast was given separately, and the onions in it were not cooked properly. The prawns were also fried in a separate masala. Overall, it felt like eating ghee rice and roast separately, rather than biryani.”
Vellappam Net −1

“The vellappam could be improved a bit in texture and softness, but overall the food and experience were very satisfying.”

Drinks 1

Tea Net −1

“The biggest shock was finding a snail in the tea that we ordered. This is a serious hygiene issue and completely unacceptable for any restaurant.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid peaks. If timing matters, consider visiting outside peak lunch: one diner reported a 20–30 minute wait even when it was not busy.

Confirm style. When ordering prawns biryani, confirm how it will be prepared; one diner received ghee rice with separate prawn roast instead.

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Practical details

GGICO METRO STATION - EXT 2

Al Garhoud, Dubai

04 386 8100

Mon	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent biryani

Biryani feedback varies sharply: some diners found it flavourless, cold, oily or unlike the expected style.

Food safety

One review reported finding a snail in tea, while others reported undercooked chicken or beef.

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The Bottom Line

Thalassery Restaurant Al Garhoud is a family restaurant in Al Garhoud where the draw is Kerala and Malabar-style food, with enough range for mixed groups. Reviewers specifically mention Fish Pollichathu, chicken tikka biryani, mango fish curry and the Indian-style seafood bucket. It is also right beside the GGICO Metro Station, making it convenient for a meal after work or a quick tea and snack stop.

The setting gets good marks: comfortable indoor booths, fish-tank seating, pleasant outdoor space and an aquarium are all mentioned. For celebrations, reviews describe a spacious party hall used for birthdays, Onam and communion events, with one report saying it accommodated more than 100 people. Another group of about 20 found service well coordinated.

Value is a recurring plus, and a Ramadan iftar buffet was reported at 35/Dhs. Portions can be generous, and banana-leaf presentation adds a traditional touch. Still, consistency is the important caveat.

Some diners found biryani flavourless, cold or unlike the expected style; others reported undercooked meat, an overly oily delivery meal and a serious tea-hygiene incident. Service ranges from attentive to slow or unwelcoming, so confirm special requests and buffet availability before ordering, and consider avoiding peak lunch if timing matters.