Indian cooking
Indian dishes stand out, from Kerala fish curry and curries to biryani and paneer tikka masala.
The Monsoon Restaurant
Al Garhoud
At lobby level in Al Garhoud, The Monsoon Restaurant serves international dishes with an Indian focus, alongside an à la carte menu and buffet breakfast. Reviews make it appealing for hotel guests, family meals and late-night dining, with particular praise for the Indian cooking and breakfast spread.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
375 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast station
The buffet includes a live egg station, allowing guests to have eggs prepared to their preference.
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as polite, friendly, attentive and quick during meals.
Free parking
Free parking is a useful advantage for diners arriving by car.
Generous portions
One dinner review found the portions more than adequate, including with Indian and Western dishes.
Coffee drinks
Latte, mocha, Turkish coffee and barista coffee all receive positive mentions in the reviews.
What to Eat at The Monsoon 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 The Monsoon 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 The Monsoon Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Lamb chops Net +2
“We are staying at a nearby hotel, and came to this place for dinner. The waiters were some of the most kind people I have ever met, and not to mentiom that the food is heavenly. This place serves really good Indian food, but we also ordered a steak, lamb chops and a fried fish. They were also very good and cooked perfectly, and what really stood out is the sauce and the mashed potatoes.”
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“We are staying at a nearby hotel, and came to this place for dinner. The waiters were some of the most kind people I have ever met, and not to mentiom that the food is heavenly. This place serves really good Indian food, but we also ordered a steak, lamb chops and a fried fish. They were also very good and cooked perfectly, and what really stood out is the sauce and the mashed potatoes.”December 2025
“Would recommend the lamb chop with the side of mash 10/10!”January 2025
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Morning buffet breakfast Net +2
“I happened to try the buffet breakfast at this place on 2nd Dec, they had 50% off BF which was a great deal. Wonderful décor and humble staff. Good selection of buffet which included a good enough selection of fruits, salads, dips, breads, juices, tea/coffee and also a live station for egg preparation as per your preference.”
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“I happened to try the buffet breakfast at this place on 2nd Dec, they had 50% off BF which was a great deal. Wonderful décor and humble staff. Good selection of buffet which included a good enough selection of fruits, salads, dips, breads, juices, tea/coffee and also a live station for egg preparation as per your preference.”December 2021
“A very complete restaurant with delicious food, an excellent breakfast buffett and most importantly, an extraordinary service. Especially from Dhiren, who has always been taking care of me and all the guests.”February 2022
Honorable mentions (10)
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Cheese balls Net +1
“The cheese balls and fish were fresh and delicious.”
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“The cheese balls and fish were fresh and delicious.”January 2026
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Chef's menu Net +1
“The chef's menu is delectable, showcasing Indian cuisine that is incredibly flavorful and authentic.”
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“The chef's menu is delectable, showcasing Indian cuisine that is incredibly flavorful and authentic.”August 2025
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Chicken tikka roll Net +1
“even though it took a little bit of time, it was very delicious and tasty. i had the chicken tikka roll and orange juice. it was so good.”
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“even though it took a little bit of time, it was very delicious and tasty. i had the chicken tikka roll and orange juice. it was so good.”November 2025
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Dal tadka Net +1
“The dal tadka & mutton rogan gosh were both mouth-watering & quite filling.......highly recommended”
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“The dal tadka & mutton rogan gosh were both mouth-watering & quite filling.......highly recommended”August 2025
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Fresh omelette Net +1
“The chef was making great fresh omelette.”
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“The chef was making great fresh omelette.”March 2022
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Kerala fish curry Net +1
“The food was delicious and the staff super friendly. Try the Kerala fish curry, it's a must.”
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“The food was delicious and the staff super friendly. Try the Kerala fish curry, it's a must.”December 2025
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Mutton rogan gosh Net +1
“The dal tadka & mutton rogan gosh were both mouth-watering & quite filling.......highly recommended”
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“The dal tadka & mutton rogan gosh were both mouth-watering & quite filling.......highly recommended”August 2025
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Omelet Net +1
“Best omelet I ever had made by Akash in Monsoon restaurant at flora inn hotel, dubai”
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“Best omelet I ever had made by Akash in Monsoon restaurant at flora inn hotel, dubai”November 2023
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Onasadhya Net +1
“We had the onasadhya at flora inn.. we had a great time. food and the hospitality was really good. Highly recommend the place.”
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“We had the onasadhya at flora inn.. we had a great time. food and the hospitality was really good. Highly recommend the place.”August 2021
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Turkey and cheese sandwich Net +1
“I just had a tasty turkey and cheese sandwich with a refreshing pineapple mojito at the Monsoon restaurant, served by my friend Akshay.”
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“I just had a tasty turkey and cheese sandwich with a refreshing pineapple mojito at the Monsoon restaurant, served by my friend Akshay.”June 2025
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Barista coffee Net +1
“The barista coffee was excellent too.”
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“The barista coffee was excellent too.”October 2025
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Latte Net +1
“Tried Latte and Mocha the best in entire UAE I believe. Perfect blend by Coffee master Nidhin.”
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“Tried Latte and Mocha the best in entire UAE I believe. Perfect blend by Coffee master Nidhin.”February 2023
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Mocha Net +1
“Tried Latte and Mocha the best in entire UAE I believe. Perfect blend by Coffee master Nidhin.”
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“Tried Latte and Mocha the best in entire UAE I believe. Perfect blend by Coffee master Nidhin.”February 2023
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Orange juice Net +1
“even though it took a little bit of time, it was very delicious and tasty. i had the chicken tikka roll and orange juice. it was so good.”
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“even though it took a little bit of time, it was very delicious and tasty. i had the chicken tikka roll and orange juice. it was so good.”November 2025
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Pineapple mojito Net +1
“I just had a tasty turkey and cheese sandwich with a refreshing pineapple mojito at the Monsoon restaurant, served by my friend Akshay.”
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“I just had a tasty turkey and cheese sandwich with a refreshing pineapple mojito at the Monsoon restaurant, served by my friend Akshay.”June 2025
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Turkish coffee Net +1
“I went there with my colleagues for a business gathering and we ate food and sweets and Turkish coffee all were really delicious.”
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“I went there with my colleagues for a business gathering and we ate food and sweets and Turkish coffee all were really delicious.”August 2025
What to Avoid (5)
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Club sandwich Net −1
“So guys I would like to share my experience to you so that you could get idea about this restaurant I ordered a club sandwich and fresh orange juice and to my surprise the sandwich and French fries was cold as if it was made a day earlier, to maintain the decency I did not show my anger but I am really disappointed with Monsoon Restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“So guys I would like to share my experience to you so that you could get idea about this restaurant I ordered a club sandwich and fresh orange juice and to my surprise the sandwich and French fries was cold as if it was made a day earlier, to maintain the decency I did not show my anger but I am really disappointed with Monsoon Restaurant.”October 2021
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French fries Net −1
“So guys I would like to share my experience to you so that you could get idea about this restaurant I ordered a club sandwich and fresh orange juice and to my surprise the sandwich and French fries was cold as if it was made a day earlier, to maintain the decency I did not show my anger but I am really disappointed with Monsoon Restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“So guys I would like to share my experience to you so that you could get idea about this restaurant I ordered a club sandwich and fresh orange juice and to my surprise the sandwich and French fries was cold as if it was made a day earlier, to maintain the decency I did not show my anger but I am really disappointed with Monsoon Restaurant.”October 2021
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Grilled chicken Net −1
“We recently dined here and tried the Beef Burger, Pasta, and Grilled Chicken. The atmosphere was great and we really loved the place overall. The staff were attentive and friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable. However, there’s some room for improvement with the food. The pasta could use some refinement in terms of flavor and texture, and the grilled chicken was a bit too salty for our taste. As for the beef burger, it was nice that you can choose between Angus or other types of beef, which is a great option for diners.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We recently dined here and tried the Beef Burger, Pasta, and Grilled Chicken. The atmosphere was great and we really loved the place overall. The staff were attentive and friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable. However, there’s some room for improvement with the food. The pasta could use some refinement in terms of flavor and texture, and the grilled chicken was a bit too salty for our taste. As for the beef burger, it was nice that you can choose between Angus or other types of beef, which is a great option for diners.”September 2025
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Coffee Net −1
“The coffee was so bad in taste.”
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“The coffee was so bad in taste.”August 2024
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Hot can juice Net −1
“They start it by serving hot can juice at a temperature of 46 d.”
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“They start it by serving hot can juice at a temperature of 46 d.”August 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Order fish. If you enjoy Indian food, consider the Kerala fish curry, which one visitor specifically called a must-try.
Use parking. Driving over? Reviews specifically point to free parking as a useful convenience.
Try eggs. At breakfast, use the live egg station to request eggs prepared to your preference.
Late dining. For a late-night meal, note that one review described the restaurant as operating 24/7; confirm current hours before travelling.
Special requests. For takeaway or advance breakfast requests, confirm the arrangement beforehand, as one guest reported difficulty packing two eggs.
Plan the visit
Practical details
24 Airport Rd
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Breakfast choices
One visitor felt the morning buffet needed more non-vegetarian options.
Higher pricing
A breakfast guest considered the prices high, although they still felt the overall experience was worthwhile.
Pasta quality
One dinner review found the pasta lacking refinement in both flavor and texture.
Salty chicken
The grilled chicken was considered too salty by one diner.
Cold sandwich
A past review reported receiving a cold club sandwich and cold fries.
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The Bottom Line
The Monsoon Restaurant is a lobby-level dining room in Al Garhoud with international dishes, authentic Indian cooking, an à la carte menu and buffet breakfast. Reviews suggest its strongest draw is the combination of flavorful food and attentive, polite service, whether you are stopping in for breakfast, a family meal or a late dinner. Indian dishes receive the most specific praise: Kerala fish curry, dal tadka, mutton rogan gosh, curries, biryani and paneer tikka masala all appear in positive accounts.
The menu is not limited to Indian food; guests also enjoyed lamb chops with mash, fish, steak and cocktails. Coffee gets its own following, with latte, mocha, Turkish coffee and barista coffee mentioned. Breakfast is a practical reason to visit.
One long-stay guest described a spread of fruits, salads, dips, breads, juices, tea and coffee, plus a live egg station. Free parking and a convenient hotel setting help, and reviews also mention a 24-hour operation and a banquet hall for 100 people. The setting is described as clean, cozy and spacious enough for gatherings.
There are caveats. One breakfast review wanted more non-vegetarian choices, another found prices high, and a dinner review found the pasta under-refined and grilled chicken too salty. A separate guest reported cold food and an inflexible response to a request for two eggs to take away, so confirm special requests in advance.