Thamburu Restaurant and Lounge

Thamburu Restaurant and Lounge

Al Garhoud

Restaurant Closed 0 585 523 222

Thamburu is a Kerala, South Indian and North Indian restaurant and lounge in Al Garhoud, with a full bar and live music. Reviews make the seafood—especially Fish Pollichathu and the Seafood Platter—a strong reason to consider a visit, while the musical setting suits relaxed dinners and evenings out.

Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
333 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Seafood dishes

Fish Pollichathu is praised for authentic flavour, while the Seafood Platter is described as fresh and generous.

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Kerala flavours

Reviewers describe the Kerala meals and traditional dishes as authentic, homely and well prepared.

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What to Eat at Thamburu Restaurant and Lounge

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Thamburu Restaurant and Lounge, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 1

  1. Ifthar buffet Net +2
    “Food was really delicious!! Highly recommended for ifthar Buffet.”
Honorable mentions (27)
  1. Aavoli/pomfret curry Net +1
    “We tried the mango Puttu and the coconut mango finish curry with Aavoli/pomfret curry which was splendid.”
  2. Achayan sadhya Net +1
    “For the Easter Lunch was Thampuru restaurant Achayan Sadhya.our full team visited and everyone liked and very delicious.”
  3. Alcohol mixing Net +1
    “Also, a shoutout to Sibi for the fantastic cocktails and alcohol mixing. It really elevated the whole experience!”
  4. Bullseye Net +1
    “Bullseye was nice.”
  5. Chaka natholi peera Net +1
    “"Fantastic dinner at Restaurant Thamburu The Chaka Natholi peera, kalanji kanthari thava & especially sea bream then kappa beef biriyani & chicken varutharacha curry was outstanding, and our server, Nithin was incredibly attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and perfect for a date night. Highly recommend checking this place out!"”
  6. Chemeen tawa fry Net +1
    “Chemeen tawa fry and kalumakayi fry was very tasty.”
  7. Chicken kanthari tawa Net +1
    “The Mutton Tikka was juicy, the Eggplant Kebab had a lovely smoky touch, and the Chicken Kanthari Tawa packed just the right amount of heat.”
  8. Chicken tikka Net +1
    “This place is good for people who wants show their singing talents and the food is amazing especially chicken Tikka and the service is very good and the atmosphere is very cheerful with songs that the customer wants to listen.if u request them they will let to sing.”
  9. Cocktails Net +1
    “Also, a shoutout to Sibi for the fantastic cocktails and alcohol mixing. It really elevated the whole experience!”
  10. Coconut mango finish curry Net +1
    “We tried the mango Puttu and the coconut mango finish curry with Aavoli/pomfret curry which was splendid.”
  11. Easter sadhya Net +1
    “We had an amazing easter sadhya from thamburu. First time we visited here. It was awesome. Specially food and service.”
  12. Eggplant kebab Net +1
    “The Mutton Tikka was juicy, the Eggplant Kebab had a lovely smoky touch, and the Chicken Kanthari Tawa packed just the right amount of heat.”
  13. Fish curry meals Net +1
    “Fish Curry Meals - WoW for the price and tasted very good.”
  14. Fish pollichathu Net +1
    “The Fish Pollichathu was bursting with authentic flavors and cooked perfectly.”
  15. Grilled lobster Net +1
    “The Grilled Salmon Steak was perfectly done, the cheesy Grilled Lobster was indulgent, and the Mixed Seafood Platter is ideal if you want to try a bit of everything.”
  16. Grilled salmon steak Net +1
    “The Grilled Salmon Steak was perfectly done, the cheesy Grilled Lobster was indulgent, and the Mixed Seafood Platter is ideal if you want to try a bit of everything.”
  17. Kalanji kanthari thava Net +1
    “"Fantastic dinner at Restaurant Thamburu The Chaka Natholi peera, kalanji kanthari thava & especially sea bream then kappa beef biriyani & chicken varutharacha curry was outstanding, and our server, Nithin was incredibly attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and perfect for a date night. Highly recommend checking this place out!"”
  18. Kalumakayi fry Net +1
    “Chemeen tawa fry and kalumakayi fry was very tasty.”
  19. Kappa beef biriyani Net +1
    “"Fantastic dinner at Restaurant Thamburu The Chaka Natholi peera, kalanji kanthari thava & especially sea bream then kappa beef biriyani & chicken varutharacha curry was outstanding, and our server, Nithin was incredibly attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and perfect for a date night. Highly recommend checking this place out!"”
  20. Long ailand Net +1
    “The Long Ailand and Muthiri Kallu were outstanding—flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”
  21. Mango puttu Net +1
    “We tried the mango Puttu and the coconut mango finish curry with Aavoli/pomfret curry which was splendid.”
  22. Mutton tikka Net +1
    “The Mutton Tikka was juicy, the Eggplant Kebab had a lovely smoky touch, and the Chicken Kanthari Tawa packed just the right amount of heat.”
  23. Onam sadhya Net +1
    “The Onam Sadhya was awesome and has the tradition touch.”
  24. Puttu Net +1
    “We ordered puttu, kallappam n palappam. Puttu was good, but appam was so sour.”
  25. Sea bream pollichathu Net +1
    “The absolute highlight for me is their Sea Bream Pollichathu — wrapped in banana leaf, beautifully spiced, and full of authentic coastal flavor. Easily one of the best versions I’ve had.”
  26. Varal pollichath Net +1
    “The varal pollichath was really amazing and the taste of all food items in there menu was authentic kerala style must visit !!❤️”
  27. Munthirikallu Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “The Long Ailand and Muthiri Kallu were outstanding—flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”

Drinks 1

  1. Mango juice Net +1
    “Soft & Crispy parotas, yummy fish, curry ,and the mango juice was refreshing👍🏼”
What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

  1. Beef curry Net −1
    “Beef curry was so salty.”
  2. Easter speacial meals Net −1
    “Had a booking for Easter speacial meals from 130pm to 2pm on 5th April 2026. Although we reached 10mins after 2pm , we had to wait more than 1 hour to get the meals served after multiple requests.Further all the dishes were served cold and they did not have all dishes available in enough quantities.”
  3. Fish curry Net −1
    “Even though they said the fish curry was finished and a fresh batch was being prepared, later they came and served cold curry.”
  4. Fruit custard Net −1
    “The wine mentioned in the menu lineup was never served, and the fruit custard was a disaster.”
  5. Kaantharikallu Net −1
    “Tried Munthirikallu n kaantharikallu- really disappointed.”
  6. Palappam Net −1
    “We ordered puttu, kallappam n palappam. Puttu was good, but appam was so sour.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check availability. For festive meals, confirm rice, cutlets and other advertised dishes are still available before committing.

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Avoid peak crowds. If timing matters, consider a quieter period: one Easter booking waited more than an hour for service.

Plan the visit

Practical details

68XQ+56 - Sheikh Rashid Rd
Al Garhoud, Dubai
0 585 523 222
Mon12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Tue12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Fri12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sat10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Festive delays

Easter lunch bookings were affected by waits of over an hour, despite assigned time slots.

Stock shortages

During Easter service, matta rice and cutlets ran out, and some dishes were unavailable in sufficient quantities.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

50 AED per head

Easter lunch

“We had booked a table for five for Easter lunch, for which they charged 50 AED per head”
Google review · April 2026

AED 43

Iftar buffet

“We visited Thamburu Restaurant yesterday for their Iftar buffet which was advertised for AED 43 with 40+ items”
Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line

Thamburu is a Kerala-focused restaurant and lounge in Al Garhoud where you can order regional dishes, seafood, cocktails and other drinks while listening to live music. The clearest draw in the reviews is the seafood: Fish Pollichathu, Sea Bream Pollichathu and the Seafood Platter all receive specific praise. Kerala meals and traditional Onam Sadhya are also described as authentic and homely.

The setting ranges from peaceful family lunches to livelier evenings with singers performing Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi songs. Reviewers mention a comfortable atmosphere for children, a cozy feel for date nights and the option for customers to request a song or sing themselves. The full bar adds another reason to make it an evening destination, although cocktail quality was not consistent in every visit.

Service is often described as polite, attentive and quick, but the experience appears less reliable during large seasonal events. Easter reviews report waits exceeding an hour, cold dishes, missing cutlets and rice shortages, while an Iftar review mentions poor buffet refilling. If you are booking a festive meal, confirm the menu and serving arrangements first.

For a more relaxed visit, regular dining with seafood or Kerala dishes may be the safer choice.

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