The Mother Restaurant - Al Barsha

The Mother Restaurant - Al Barsha

Al Barsha

Restaurant Closed 04 361 9955

The Mother Restaurant in Al Barsha serves Kerala and wider Indian cuisine in a warm, comfortable setting. Reviews point especially to dishes such as Fish Peralan and chicken biriyani, along with attentive hospitality, family-friendly seating and convenient parking.

Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
643 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Kerala flavours

The Aviyal, fish curries, chammanthi and achar were praised as authentic and carefully prepared.

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Fish Peralan

Fish Peralan stood out for its rich, flavourful masala and worked well with Idiyappam and Nool Porotta.

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What to Eat at The Mother Restaurant - Al Barsha

These items at The Mother Restaurant - Al Barsha got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 2

  1. Biriyani Net +3
    “Tried their biriyani ,charcoal, snacks… everything was so delicious and worth it! 😋”
  2. Natholy fry Net +3
    “Tried their Kerala meals, netholi fry, and chicken biriyani and honestly, this felt like a trip back home. The netholi fry completely stole the show for me… crispy, flavourful, and so nostalgic 🥹 The meals were equally satisfying... every single item, from the pickles to rasam, moru, and even the payasam, was just അടിപൊളി.”
Honorable mentions (23)
  1. Angamali manga curry with appam Net +1
    “The food was amazing. Really enjoyed their angamali manga curry with appam.”
  2. Aviyal Net +1
    “The Aviyal was among the most authentic we’ve had in the city - balanced, fragrant, and clearly made with care.”
  3. Avocado crunchy salad Net +1
    “Quality, clean and soo yummy especially the Avocado Crunchy Salad😵‍💫🤍🫠... amazing staff and service🙏.. I will come back definitely 🤗”
  4. Avocado honey Net +1
    “Delicious food especially avocado honey is must try item. Excellent service as well”
  5. Butter chicken Net +1
    “I ordered the butter chicken, while my husband ordered the meal set, and both were excellent.”
  6. Chicken biriyani Net +1
    “The chicken biriyani was fantastic. Very few joints serve genuinely flavorful biriyani.”
  7. Chicken chutty curry Net +1
    “The food here is amazingly delectable... especially the Venadu paal konju and chicken chutty curry.. it was truly scrumptious...”
  8. Cold avocado soup Net +1
    “The cold avocado soup… delicious. The fish dishes… delicious…. The breads… light and fluffy. The dessert… delicious.”
  9. Fish peralan Net +1
    “The Fish Peralan was the highlight for us. The masala was rich, full of flavour, and absolutely delicious. We also had the Idiyappam and Nool Porotta, which went perfectly with the curries. Another dish that really stood out was the Koonu Kurumulak. Easily one of the best mushroom dishes we’ve had—full of peppery flavour and cooked just right.”
  10. Fresh parotta Net +1
    “We ordered a range of dishes, and everything was enjoyable, especially the fresh parotta, curries, and sides.”
  11. Idiyappam Net +1
    “The Fish Peralan was the highlight for us. The masala was rich, full of flavour, and absolutely delicious. We also had the Idiyappam and Nool Porotta, which went perfectly with the curries. Another dish that really stood out was the Koonu Kurumulak. Easily one of the best mushroom dishes we’ve had—full of peppery flavour and cooked just right.”
  12. Kerala fish curry meal Net +1
    “We tried the Kerala fish curry meal and the seafood tawa, and both were quite good.”
  13. Koonu kurumulak Net +1
    “The Fish Peralan was the highlight for us. The masala was rich, full of flavour, and absolutely delicious. We also had the Idiyappam and Nool Porotta, which went perfectly with the curries. Another dish that really stood out was the Koonu Kurumulak. Easily one of the best mushroom dishes we’ve had—full of peppery flavour and cooked just right.”
  14. Mango chilli charcoal Net +1
    “Great experience at Mango Restaurant! I tried the Mango Chilli Charcoal, and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended! The staff were very polite and provided excellent service. Special thanks to Sheril and Satish. Will definitely come back! ⭐”
  15. Meal set Net +1
    “I ordered the butter chicken, while my husband ordered the meal set, and both were excellent.”
  16. Meals Net +1
    “Tried both the biriyani and meals, and both were absolutely awesome.”
  17. Non-veg sadhya Net +1
    “Priscilla liked everything in the non-veg Sadhya.”
  18. Nool porotta Net +1
    “The Fish Peralan was the highlight for us. The masala was rich, full of flavour, and absolutely delicious. We also had the Idiyappam and Nool Porotta, which went perfectly with the curries. Another dish that really stood out was the Koonu Kurumulak. Easily one of the best mushroom dishes we’ve had—full of peppery flavour and cooked just right.”
  19. Payyoli chicken fry Net +1
    “The Natholy fry was excellent, and the Payyoli Chicken Fry was well done too.”
  20. Seafood tawa Net +1
    “We tried the Kerala fish curry meal and the seafood tawa, and both were quite good.”
  21. Tawa prawns Net +1
    “Their Netholi fry, Tawa Prawns & wheat porotta was amazing and worth a try.”
  22. Venadu paal konju Net +1
    “The food here is amazingly delectable... especially the Venadu paal konju and chicken chutty curry.. it was truly scrumptious...”
  23. Wheat porotta Net +1
    “Their Netholi fry, Tawa Prawns & wheat porotta was amazing and worth a try.”

Drinks 2

  1. Coffee Net +1
    “Don't skip the coffee here it is truly amazing.”
  2. Karak tea Net +1
    “The karak tea is absolutely delicious, fantastic.”
What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

  1. Mathi fry Net −1
    “I liked the nice ambience and warm welcome at the restaurant, but the food and service were disappointing as the meals took more than 15 minutes to arrive, the Mathi Fry didn’t feel fresh, the Ayla Fry was very expensive, and the food was cold when served.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try curry. Consider the Angamali manga curry with appam; one reviewer called it a particularly good suggestion.

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Order biryani. Chicken biriyani is a reliable first order if you want a flavorful, well-balanced rice dish.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Hotel Apartments - Shop No. 2 Street 38
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
04 361 9955
Mon7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Price concern

One reviewer felt the pricing was too high, citing AED 85 for a single plate of fish curry.

Uneven fish

A visit included Mathi Fry that did not seem fresh, Ayla Fry considered expensive, and food served cold.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 85

single plate of fish curry

“I was shocked to see a single plate of fish curry priced at AED 85, which is unreasonable for a Kerala restaurant”
Google review · July 2026
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

The Mother Restaurant in Al Barsha is a Kerala-led Indian restaurant where the strongest reason to visit is the food’s regional character. You can order Kerala meals, chicken biriyani, fish dishes and breads, with reviews specifically praising the Aviyal, Fish Peralan and Angamali manga curry with appam. The menu also reaches beyond Kerala cooking, with North Indian dishes mentioned positively.

The setting is repeatedly described as warm, clean, cozy and spacious enough for families or a small get-together. Several diners found the staff attentive and accommodating, including one group whose pepper-heavy beef dish was replaced without fuss. Parking is another practical advantage, with reviews mentioning free customer parking, easy parking and valet service.

There are a few things to keep in mind. Pricing opinions are mixed: one reviewer considered a single plate of fish curry at AED 85 unreasonable, while others called the food reasonably priced or good value. One visit included a wait of more than 15 minutes, cold food and Mathi Fry that did not seem fresh.

Service can also feel over-attentive to some diners. For a first visit, ask for recommendations, check the spice level and consider ending with the karak tea or coffee.

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