Kerala flavours
Reviews consistently point to traditional Kerala cooking, including seafood, rice dishes and coconut-based curries.
THALASSERY RESTAURANT RIGGA
Deira
In Deira, this family restaurant serves South Indian and Kerala dishes alongside popular shawarma options. Reviews highlight the charcoal chicken, chicken shawarma roll, traditional curries and generous portions, making it a flexible choice for a casual meal or family dinner.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
878 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Charcoal chicken
The charcoal chicken was described as smoky and juicy, making it a strong pick for grilled-food fans.
Shawarma value
The chicken shawarma roll was praised as delicious and worthwhile for its price.
Family atmosphere
The cozy setting and banana-leaf dining helped turn family dinners into relaxed, memorable occasions.
Generous portions
One diner ordered a Lara mix and double chicken shawarma, then had enough food left to take away.
Late availability
A review specifically mentions fast delivery and food availability late at night.
What to Eat at THALASSERY RESTAURANT RIGGA 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 THALASSERY RESTAURANT RIGGA, 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 THALASSERY RESTAURANT RIGGA, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Beef coconut fry Net +1
“The Beef Coconut fry was flavorful and perfectly cooked—a true standout.”
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“The Beef Coconut fry was flavorful and perfectly cooked—a true standout.”September 2025
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“Loved the charcoal chicken, perfectly smoky and juicy.”
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“Loved the charcoal chicken, perfectly smoky and juicy.”June 2026
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Chicken paratha sandwich Net +1
“Only tried two dishes, Peri Peri chicken rice combo and chicken paratha sandwich. Both were super good. Can't beet the value of the paratha sandwich best I have had in Dubai.”
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“Only tried two dishes, Peri Peri chicken rice combo and chicken paratha sandwich. Both were super good. Can't beet the value of the paratha sandwich best I have had in Dubai.”February 2026
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Chicken shawarma roll Net +1
“Their chicken shawarma roll is absolutely delicious and worth for the price. Loved it..!!!”
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“Their chicken shawarma roll is absolutely delicious and worth for the price. Loved it..!!!”May 2026
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Chicken varutharachathu curry Net +1
“I also highly recommend the Chicken Varutharachathu Curry; the rich, roasted coconut base paired wonderfully with a flaky paratha.”
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“I also highly recommend the Chicken Varutharachathu Curry; the rich, roasted coconut base paired wonderfully with a flaky paratha.”September 2025
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Crispy chicken with coleslaw Net +1
“A quiet spacy comfortable place, a very good staff with quick response to needs , I took a crispy chicken with coleslaw and such an original fried potatoes, that was amazing everything was perfect, nothing more to say.”
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“A quiet spacy comfortable place, a very good staff with quick response to needs , I took a crispy chicken with coleslaw and such an original fried potatoes, that was amazing everything was perfect, nothing more to say.”July 2022
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Date parfait Net +1
“The desserts were equally impressive, with unique offerings like pistachio baklava and date parfait that left me craving more.”
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“The desserts were equally impressive, with unique offerings like pistachio baklava and date parfait that left me craving more.”January 2025
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Double chicken shawerma Net +1
“I ordered the Lara mix i think and double chicken shawerma and they were very good and so much food to eat that I had to take away!”
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“I ordered the Lara mix i think and double chicken shawerma and they were very good and so much food to eat that I had to take away!”September 2021
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Fish curry meals Net +1
“Tried fish curry meals. Was tasty but bit cold when served.”
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“Tried fish curry meals. Was tasty but bit cold when served.”July 2025
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Fish fry Net +1
“Fish fry was good.”
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“Fish fry was good.”July 2025
Honorable mentions (12)
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Flaky paratha Net +1
“I also highly recommend the Chicken Varutharachathu Curry; the rich, roasted coconut base paired wonderfully with a flaky paratha.”
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“I also highly recommend the Chicken Varutharachathu Curry; the rich, roasted coconut base paired wonderfully with a flaky paratha.”September 2025
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Garlic naan Net +1
“Garlic naan: perfect cook and great taste”
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“Garlic naan: perfect cook and great taste”September 2025
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Mango fish Net +1
“We also tried a new dish, Mango Fish, which tasted absolutely amazing and was full of flavor. The only small downside was that a bit too much green food coloring seemed to have been used.”
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“We also tried a new dish, Mango Fish, which tasted absolutely amazing and was full of flavor. The only small downside was that a bit too much green food coloring seemed to have been used.”June 2026
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Mutton stew Net +1
“The mutton stew was absolutely amazing—perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and so satisfying.”
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“The mutton stew was absolutely amazing—perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and so satisfying.”December 2024
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Peri peri chicken rice combo Net +1
“Only tried two dishes, Peri Peri chicken rice combo and chicken paratha sandwich. Both were super good.”
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“Only tried two dishes, Peri Peri chicken rice combo and chicken paratha sandwich. Both were super good.”February 2026
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Peri periii charcoal rice Net +1
“Very nice must try peri periii charcoal rice 🔥”
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“Very nice must try peri periii charcoal rice 🔥”May 2026
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Pistachio baklava Net +1
“The desserts were equally impressive, with unique offerings like pistachio baklava and date parfait that left me craving more.”
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“The desserts were equally impressive, with unique offerings like pistachio baklava and date parfait that left me craving more.”January 2025
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Pollichath Net +1
“dear pollichath good food must try guys very tasty 🤤 🤤 😋”
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“dear pollichath good food must try guys very tasty 🤤 🤤 😋”April 2026
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Puttum poovanum Net +1
“Tried their daily special puttum poovanum. It was delicious. Sanesh and their manager provided a wonderful service.”
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“Tried their daily special puttum poovanum. It was delicious. Sanesh and their manager provided a wonderful service.”May 2026
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Seafood buket Net +1
“Very nice Food Especially The Seafood Buket and A Special Thank To MR SANESH He Give A Wonderful Service Experience”
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“Very nice Food Especially The Seafood Buket and A Special Thank To MR SANESH He Give A Wonderful Service Experience”April 2026
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Slow-cooked lamb Net +1
“The standout dish for me was the slow-cooked lamb, which was incredibly tender and rich in flavor.”
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“The standout dish for me was the slow-cooked lamb, which was incredibly tender and rich in flavor.”January 2025
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Laban Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The Laban was average.”
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What to Avoid (3)
Food 2
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Lebanese bread shawarma Net −1
“Was shocked to see the shawarma . In 25 years of living in Dubai , I’ve never seen such a thin small shawarma. Very disappointing Please note: it was 7.5 Dhs for the shawarma , we did not instruct for the shawarma to be made thin. We only ordered Lebanese bread shawarma. How does that affect the size of Shawarma ??!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Was shocked to see the shawarma . In 25 years of living in Dubai , I’ve never seen such a thin small shawarma. Very disappointing Please note: it was 7.5 Dhs for the shawarma , we did not instruct for the shawarma to be made thin. We only ordered Lebanese bread shawarma. How does that affect the size of Shawarma ??!”August 2022
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Meat shawarma Net −1
“Meat Shawarma was a bit dry so you may want to ask for extra Tahina and I guess it will be as good as the chicken.”
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“Meat Shawarma was a bit dry so you may want to ask for extra Tahina and I guess it will be as good as the chicken.”February 2019
Drinks 1
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Fresh milk tea Net −1
“But the fresh milk tea isn't up to the mark, it's not being made properly.”
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“But the fresh milk tea isn't up to the mark, it's not being made properly.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try charcoal. Consider the charcoal chicken if you want a smoky grilled option; one review found it juicy and well cooked.
Add tahina. If ordering meat shawarma, ask for extra tahina because one review found the meat slightly dry.
Confirm delays. For delivery, follow up if the order is late; one customer reported waiting over an hour.
Plan seating. Expect a compact dining area, so consider your timing if you are visiting with a larger family group.
Check temperature. If ordering fish curry meals, check that the dish is hot when served; one review found it tasty but cold.
Plan the visit
Practical details
40 شارع 60، دوار الساعة، خلف شارع المكتوم - 40c Street 60 - behind Al Maktoum Road
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Service concern
One diner said they were asked to stand before finishing their meal so the chair could be given to someone else.
Order delays
A delivery customer reported waiting over an hour and then struggling to get a clear follow-up.
Limited seating
The dining area has been described as a bit limited, which may matter during busy family meals.
Tea quality
Fresh milk tea received a specific complaint about how it was prepared.
Mixed shawarma
An older review found the meat shawarma dry, while another described a shawarma as unusually thin and small.
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The Bottom Line
In Deira, this family restaurant is a practical stop for South Indian and Kerala cooking, with enough range to move from a chicken shawarma roll or charcoal chicken to fish curry meals and traditional dishes. Reviews especially point to bold, familiar Kerala flavours and generous portions; one first-time diner had to take food away after ordering a Lara mix and double chicken shawarma. The menu has several specific standouts.
Beef Coconut fry and Chicken Varutharachathu Curry were praised with paratha, while Mango Fish impressed one visitor. Puttum poovanum, peri peri chicken rice, and the paratha sandwich also get individual mentions, so this is not just a shawarma counter. ” Seating is described as limited, though another review calls the room quiet, spacious and comfortable.
Late-night availability and fast delivery are also mentioned. Service is inconsistent. Many diners describe attentive, welcoming staff, but others report delayed orders, including one wait of over an hour, and a serious complaint about being asked to give up a chair before finishing.
Check your order if delivery is late, and note that fresh milk tea, salad, and some dishes have drawn criticism.