THALASSERY RESTAURANT PORT SAEED

Name: THALASSERY RESTAURANT PORT SAEED
Address: 1 12th St, Port Saeed, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142970055

Port Saeed

Family restaurant Open now 04 297 0055

A family restaurant in Port Saeed centred on Kerala and Malabar-style food. Reviews particularly point to the biryani, beef dishes and seafood platter, with indoor and outdoor seating for anything from a quick tea and snack to a family meal.

Reputation Score

3.9

★★★★☆

313 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Kerala Flavours

Several reviews describe the food as authentic Kerala or Malabar-style, with the biryani praised for fragrant spices and tender meat.

Seafood Platter

The seafood platter for two was reported to be generous enough for three, with crab, king fish, prawns, rice, porotta and gravy.

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What to Eat at THALASSERY RESTAURANT PORT SAEED

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of THALASSERY RESTAURANT PORT SAEED, 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

Biryani Net +1

“Their biryani was especially delicious, with perfect spices and great aroma.”
Beef kandari Net +1

“And beef kandari very delicious also”
Beef shappu curry Net +1

“It wasvamazing! first beef shappu curry”
Butter chicken Net +1

“The food was excellent, one of the best Butter Chicken I’ve ever had.”
Cheerulli beef Net +1

“Cheerulli Beef was very tasty and flavorful. A great dish for beef lovers. 😋”
Chicken biriyani Net +1

“The chicken biryani was perfectly balanced with fragrant spices, tender meat and fluffy rice.”
Chicken fry Net +1

“We had chicken biriyani,Ghee rice combo, and Beef biriyani. Chicken biriyani and Beef biriyani was average taste .Ghee rice combo chicken curry was below average taste,chicken fry was good.”
Chicken idichathu Net +1

“Ordered Chicken Idichathu (7/10), Chapati (8/10) and Fresh Milk Coffee (10/10). Food was good, coffee was excellent.”
Fish fry Net +1

“The fish fry was crispy and full of Malabar taste.”
Kaada fry Net +1

“Then tried the Royal Chicken Biriyani, wrapped-in-banana-leaf Pothichoru, lip-smacking Kaada fry, and beef dishes that honestly need a warning sign: Highly Addictive.”

Honorable mentions (11)

Kiri portha Net +1

“Kiri portha : 8.5/10”
Mathafi Net +1

“Mathafi : 7/10”
Mutton biryani Net +1

“The paratha was perfectly cooked and crisp, and the Mutton biryani was very flavorful.”
Royal chicken biriyani Net +1

“Then tried the Royal Chicken Biriyani, wrapped-in-banana-leaf Pothichoru, lip-smacking Kaada fry, and beef dishes that honestly need a warning sign: Highly Addictive.”
Seafood platter for 2 Net +1

“I happened to order the seafood platter for 2 and it tasted really good! Quantity was good enough for 3 people.”
Shawarma Net +1

“Oh boy, the shawarma! -Masterstroke!!!! The staff don’t just serve food; they serve every shawarma wrapped up in love.”
Thalassery zinger burger combo Net +1

“Thalassery zinger Burger combo : 8/10”
Turkish-flavored charcoal chicken Net +1

“Thalassery Restaurant in Port Saeed has a good ambiance, and the Turkish-flavored charcoal chicken was quite tasty.”
Wrapped-in-banana-leaf pothichoru Net +1

“Then tried the Royal Chicken Biriyani, wrapped-in-banana-leaf Pothichoru, lip-smacking Kaada fry, and beef dishes that honestly need a warning sign: Highly Addictive.”
Chapati Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Ordered Chicken Idichathu (7/10), Chapati (8/10) and Fresh Milk Coffee (10/10). Food was good, coffee was excellent.”
Beef biriyani Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had chicken biriyani,Ghee rice combo, and Beef biriyani. Chicken biriyani and Beef biriyani was average taste .Ghee rice combo chicken curry was below average taste,chicken fry was good.lady staffs are very good in service. Prices are economical. With Beef biriyani pieces were there but need to cook more, but masala was good.they served juice tea with a special counter.”

Drinks 4

Energizer fresh milk tea Net +1

“Now I visit here whenever I pass by just for the Energizer Fresh Milk tea.”
Fresh milk coffee Net +1

“Ordered Chicken Idichathu (7/10), Chapati (8/10) and Fresh Milk Coffee (10/10). Food was good, coffee was excellent.”
Mojito Net +1

“Accompanied by a refreshing mojito which balanced the spice heat well.”
Tea Net +1

“I first stumbled in for a humble cup of tea—me, a self-proclaimed tea connoisseur who doesn’t settle for anything less than perfection. And guess what? That very first sip hit me like a love letter from Malabar itself. Strong, aromatic, perfectly brewed.”

What to Avoid (9)

Food 8

Beef kothu porotta Net −1

“Ordered a Beef kothu porotta. Literally no beef meat found in it. Only some bone & fat. Really disappointed.”
Charcoal chicken Net −1

“Had a shawarma was normal and charcoal chicken was very bad waited for more than half an hour”
Chatty chor Net −1

“Just now I had chatty chor, and it feels like curd rice. Not much curry and a lot of curd. For the quality and quantity, the price is much too high. Don't order chatty chor; instead, go for a normal meal. The taste is also not that good.”
Chicken curry Net −1

“We had chicken biriyani,Ghee rice combo, and Beef biriyani. Chicken biriyani and Beef biriyani was average taste .Ghee rice combo chicken curry was below average taste,chicken fry was good.”
Chilli chicken Net −1

“I ordered the chilli chicken at this hotel, but the quality was very poor. It was mostly watery with hardly any chicken or flavor. Very disappointed with the food — not worth the price.”
Ghee rice combo Net −1

“We had chicken biriyani,Ghee rice combo, and Beef biriyani. Chicken biriyani and Beef biriyani was average taste .Ghee rice combo chicken curry was below average taste,chicken fry was good.”
Kubboos Net −1

“However, the kubboos served was of poor quality, so we switched to porotta, but that too didn’t meet expectations.”
Porotta Net −1

“However, the kubboos served was of poor quality, so we switched to porotta, but that too didn’t meet expectations.”

Drinks 1

Sulemani tea Net −1

“I visited two days ago for their SULEMANI TEA, which used to be good, but the quality has become terrible.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Visit Off-Peak. Go outside the busy lunch period if possible; one review says lunch can bring crowds, while other diners reported long waits.

Choose Seating. Ask about outdoor seating or the upstairs area if you prefer more space, as reviews mention both options.

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Practical details

1 12th St

Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai

04 297 0055

Mon	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tue	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Wed	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Thu	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Fri	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sat	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sun	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

Several diners reported long waits, including 20–30 minutes for basic items, a 45-minute delivery delay and 25 minutes for three porottas.

Heat Inside

One recent review says there was no air conditioning and the dining area became uncomfortably hot.

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The Bottom Line

Thalassery Restaurant in Port Saeed is a family restaurant focused on Kerala and Malabar-style food. The clearest reason to consider it is the range of regional dishes: reviewers mention chicken and mutton biryani, Beef Kondattam, Paal Kappa, fish fry and a seafood platter for two. One seafood platter included crab, king fish, prawns, rice, porotta and lemon-mint juice, and was said to feed three people.

Tea and snacks are another useful stop. A regular praised the strong, aromatic tea and variety of Mallu snacks, while another called the fresh milk coffee excellent. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, with an upstairs area that adds capacity; lunch can be busier.

The experience is not consistent. Some diners describe fresh, authentic food, friendly service and reasonable prices, but others report 20–30 minute waits, a 45-minute delivery delay and dismissive responses from staff. There are also complaints about heat due to no air conditioning, loud music, cleanliness and an unpleasant smell.

Dish quality varies too: the seafood platter and biryani receive strong praise, while Chatty Chor, kubboos, porotta and one beef kothu porotta order were disappointing. Visiting outside peak lunch hours and asking about portions may make the meal easier to manage.