Seafood Focus
The seafood festival impressed reviewers with prawns, fish and crabs that were well cooked and thoughtfully presented.
Tharavad Restaurant
Al Twar
Tharavad Restaurant is a South Indian restaurant in Al Twar serving Kerala-style meals, seafood and biryani. Reviews make the Samudra sadhya and Pothi Chicken Biryani stand out, while spacious seating and private cubicles make it workable for family meals and small gatherings.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
1,941 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Samudra Sadhya
Samudra sadhya is a substantial Kerala meal built around several fish dishes, and one reviewer called it their best fish meal.
Private Seating
The restaurant has a spacious layout with private cubicles, useful for family meals or groups wanting more separation.
Warm Service
Several reviews describe attentive, welcoming service, including complimentary extra payasam when a guest asked for more.
Pothi Biryani
Pothi biryani was reported as flavorful, well prepared and reasonably priced, including in a delivery order.
Family Groups
Reviews mention family get-togethers, small parties and efficiently handled party orders, with enough space for groups.
What to Eat at Tharavad Restaurant 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 Tharavad Restaurant, 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 Tharavad Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Samudrya sadya Net +4
“Had Samudrya sadya .. a lot of fish items , frankly it too much and an ideal lunch … just a food waste”
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“Had Samudrya sadya .. a lot of fish items , frankly it too much and an ideal lunch … just a food waste”May 2023
“Most of the people came that day selected samudra sadhya, a hot favourite on Fridays, that is somewhat upto the hype and enough for a heavy eater.”November 2021
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Sea food festival Net +2
“We went with great expectations regarding the sea food festival and they just blew the experience off the roof.”
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“We went with great expectations regarding the sea food festival and they just blew the experience off the roof.”November 2020
“Sea food festival - has to try if you are in UAE. Everything in the menu is splendid. We were a group of 5 ao we ordered a variety of seafood cusine to be honest each item was delicious and the texture was so perfect. The way of presentation itself was mouth watering. The staff were professional and friendly.”November 2020
Honorable mentions (13)
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Achayan sadhya Net +1
“Really enjoyed the Achayan sadhya and normal sadhya—both tasted homely and authentic.”
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“Really enjoyed the Achayan sadhya and normal sadhya—both tasted homely and authentic.”May 2026
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Beef varattiyath Net +1
“The beef varattiyath and a bottle of Budweiser makes this my best lunch place on a friday”
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“The beef varattiyath and a bottle of Budweiser makes this my best lunch place on a friday”September 2022
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Biriyani Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing, especially the biriyani—it had an awesome taste and was perfectly cooked with great flavor.”
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“The food was absolutely amazing, especially the biriyani—it had an awesome taste and was perfectly cooked with great flavor.”January 2026
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Budweiser Net +1
“The beef varattiyath and a bottle of Budweiser makes this my best lunch place on a friday”
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“The beef varattiyath and a bottle of Budweiser makes this my best lunch place on a friday”September 2022
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Chattichoru Net +1
“Dine in for chattichoru and it was exceptionally well . The fish was fresh . Other items also tasted well . Price and portion size also justified.”
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“Dine in for chattichoru and it was exceptionally well . The fish was fresh . Other items also tasted well . Price and portion size also justified.”July 2021
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Fish mango curry Net +1
“The fish mango curry is the best of the taste .”
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“The fish mango curry is the best of the taste .”May 2026
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Mutton liver fry Net +1
“Excellent food. Staff Sreeja hospitality is awesome. Must try mutton Liver Fry.”
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“Excellent food. Staff Sreeja hospitality is awesome. Must try mutton Liver Fry.”January 2025
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Normal sadhya Net +1
“Really enjoyed the Achayan sadhya and normal sadhya—both tasted homely and authentic.”
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“Really enjoyed the Achayan sadhya and normal sadhya—both tasted homely and authentic.”May 2026
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Onam sadhya Net +1
“Had onam Sadhya here today along with our friends. It was superb. Ambience is very nice. Service is also superb. Good also good taste.”
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“Had onam Sadhya here today along with our friends. It was superb. Ambience is very nice. Service is also superb. Good also good taste.”September 2023
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Pothi biryani Net +1
“Today We ordered Pothi biryani; the taste and quality were very good at a reasonable price.”
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“Today We ordered Pothi biryani; the taste and quality were very good at a reasonable price.”December 2025
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Pothi chicken biryani Net +1
“The Pothi Chicken Biryani was excellent—flavorful and well-prepared.”
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“The Pothi Chicken Biryani was excellent—flavorful and well-prepared.”July 2025
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Seafood thali Net +1
“We had ordered the seafood thali. While the food itself was quite good, the table service was very disappointing.”
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“We had ordered the seafood thali. While the food itself was quite good, the table service was very disappointing.”October 2025
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Special pothichoru Net +1
“Today, I had lunch there and the Special Pothichoru was excellent—highly recommended!”
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“Today, I had lunch there and the Special Pothichoru was excellent—highly recommended!”June 2026
What to Avoid (5)
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Appam Net −1
“Even the appam, for which they charge 3 DHS (same as the paratha), was not worth the price.”
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“Even the appam, for which they charge 3 DHS (same as the paratha), was not worth the price.”November 2025
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Kallu /toddy Net −1
“The non alcoholic beverage( kallu /toddy) was not much interesting, just felt like 7up mixed with tender coconut juice, not a recommended items at all .”
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“The non alcoholic beverage( kallu /toddy) was not much interesting, just felt like 7up mixed with tender coconut juice, not a recommended items at all .”July 2021
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Paratha Net −1
“The pulav was poorly prepared, and the paratha was so hard that it was difficult to eat.”
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“The pulav was poorly prepared, and the paratha was so hard that it was difficult to eat.”November 2025
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Pulav Net −1
“The pulav was poorly prepared, and the paratha was so hard that it was difficult to eat.”
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“The pulav was poorly prepared, and the paratha was so hard that it was difficult to eat.”November 2025
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Seafood nadan sizzler Net −1
“Had this “most delicious “ seafood Nadan sizzler.. totally disappointed .. 7-8 crabs legs (nothing found inside), 1 slice of Kingfish ( felt like a rubber tyre) and 2-3 prawns… marinated with Raw red chilly paste…totally waste of money..”
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Critical review excerpts
“Had this “most delicious “ seafood Nadan sizzler.. totally disappointed .. 7-8 crabs legs (nothing found inside), 1 slice of Kingfish ( felt like a rubber tyre) and 2-3 prawns… marinated with Raw red chilly paste…totally waste of money..”July 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Sadhya. Ask about Samudra sadhya if you want a fish-heavy Kerala meal; one review says it was served on Tuesdays and Saturdays for lunch.
Share Portions. Consider sharing large meals: one diner found the Samudra sadhya too substantial and left food over.
Expect Crowds. For a calmer meal, avoid peak weekend lunch periods if possible, as a reviewer says the restaurant is usually crowded then.
Ask Fish Options. For fried or pollichathu dishes, ask which fish is available; a review says diners could choose the fish.
Allow Delivery Time. If ordering delivery, allow extra time: the Pothi Chicken Biryani arrived late despite neat packaging.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fortune Plaza Hotel - 8B St
Al Twar 5, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
One seafood thali visit involved missed refill requests, a late drink and an overlooked takeaway order.
Seating Dispute
A family reviewer described being asked to move from a chosen table and receiving a rude response from management.
Loud Music
The spacious dining room can still feel noisy when the music is played loudly.
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The Bottom Line
Tharavad Restaurant in Al Twar is a Kerala-focused South Indian restaurant where the most distinctive choice is Samudra sadhya, a large fish-based meal served for lunch on some days. Pothi Chicken Biryani is another strong review-backed pick, described as flavorful and well prepared. The seafood festival has also drawn praise for its prawns, fish and crabs.
The setting works for families and groups, with spacious seating, private cubicles and enough room for small parties. Reviews mention family get-togethers, party orders and generally warm service. There are also family and smoking/non-smoking areas mentioned, and alcohol is available on the menu.
Street parking and washrooms were noted by one diner. Expect some variation. Other customers found the Achayan sadhya average, described chicken as hard, and complained about food that did not seem fresh.
Service has also been inconsistent: one seafood-thali visit involved missed refills, a late drink and an overlooked takeaway order. Loud music can make the room noisy, and one family reported an unpleasant seating dispute. Weekend crowds are common, so lunch outside peak periods may be more comfortable.
Portions can be generous; sharing is sensible for the heavier sadhya meals.