Udupi Restaurant

Name: Udupi Restaurant
Address: 776R+PH8 - 25A St, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971504738521

Bur Dubai

Restaurant Open now 0 504 738 521

Udupi Restaurant in Meena Bazaar, Bur Dubai, serves South Indian and coastal Mangalorean food in a casual, homely setting. Reviews especially point to its fish thali, Kori Rotti and traditional breakfasts, with several diners returning for familiar flavours and generous portions.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

593 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Coastal Thalis

The Mangalorean fish thali is praised for fresh, perfectly cooked fish and authentic coastal flavours.

Kori Rotti

Kori Rotti combines spicy coastal chicken curry with crispy rotti that softens as it absorbs the gravy.

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What to Eat at Udupi Restaurant

These items at Udupi Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

Fish thali Net +3

“The Mangalorean sukka fish was absolutely yummy, and the fish thali were so good!”
Kabab Net +2

“Best Mangalorean Restaurant .. Kabab, Nati Kori Roti + Sukka , Fish Thali tried all tasted delicious! Highly recommended ❤️ service and team is kind”
Kori rotti Net +2

“Kori Rotti and Kebab was delicious.”
Masala dosa Net +2

“The taste was truly authentic, just like India. The masala dosa was crispy and flavorful, and the sambar was absolutely delicious. The quality and taste remained the same throughout our stay.”
Special fish tali Net +2

“Had Special Fish Tali - yum.”

Honorable mentions (28)

North indian thali Net +1

“Visited Udupi Hotel in Dubai and tried the North Indian thali. Honestly, the taste was exactly like India – authentic, homely, and very satisfying. The food quality was excellent, portions were good, and everything felt fresh and well prepared.”
Anna sambar Net +1

“Anna Sambar, Rasam and Parota very Tasty Homely Food”
Bellulli kabab Net +1

“Chicken curry, sukka and bellulli kabab was cooked to perfection—bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.”
Chicken 88 Net +1

“Chicken sukka awesome Chicken 88 first time order and no words to say...”
Chicken curry Net +1

“Chicken curry, sukka and bellulli kabab was cooked to perfection—bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.”
Chicken sukka Net +1

“Chicken sukka awesome Chicken 88 first time order and no words to say...”
Chicken thaali Net +1

“Do try the chicken thaali and dosa menu. Amazing food!”
Chicken thali Net +1

“We tried fish thali and chicken thali , was very yummy.”
Dahi puri Net +1

“Their water balls, and Dahi Puri was exceptional, hygiene practices were good.”
Fish curry Net +1

“Fish curry is fantastic❤️”
Idli Net +1

“We ordered sada dosa , idli . Both were nice n big . Three different types of chutney. Clean place”
Idli-vada Net +1

“I tried their masala dosa, idli-vada, and south Indian thali, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The dosa was crisp with flavorful masala, the sambar had a nice balance of spices, and the chutneys tasted homemade.”
Kori pundi Net +1

“Just had Kori Pundi at Udupi Restaurant SHR2 – a true taste of the coast! 🌊🍛 The kori (chicken curry) was rich, spicy, and full of authentic Coastal Mangalorean flavors, and the pundi (rice dumplings) were soft and perfectly steamed. The combination was amazing and very satisfying.”
Mangalore fish thali Net +1

“❤️ We tried the Mangalore fish thali and North Indian thali this time, and both were absolutely delicious.”
Mangalorean sukka fish Net +1

“The Mangalorean sukka fish was absolutely yummy, and the fish thali were so good!”
Nati kori roti Net +1

“Best Mangalorean Restaurant .. Kabab, Nati Kori Roti + Sukka , Fish Thali tried all tasted delicious! Highly recommended ❤️ service and team is kind”
Neer dosa Net +1

“Neer dosa, chutney and sambar was good.”
Parota Net +1

“Anna Sambar, Rasam and Parota very Tasty Homely Food”
Rasam Net +1

“Anna Sambar, Rasam and Parota very Tasty Homely Food”
Sada dosa Net +1

“We ordered sada dosa , idli . Both were nice n big . Three different types of chutney. Clean place”
Set dosas Net +1

“Don't miss their Set Dosas!”
Sichuan chicken fried rice Net +1

“The Sichuan chicken fried rice and Singapore egg fried noodles were delicious.”
Singapore egg fried noodles Net +1

“The Sichuan chicken fried rice and Singapore egg fried noodles were delicious.”
South indian thali Net +1

“I tried their masala dosa, idli-vada, and south Indian thali, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The dosa was crisp with flavorful masala, the sambar had a nice balance of spices, and the chutneys tasted homemade.”
Special thali Net +1

“Also my family loved Special Thali too”
Spicy calm with coconut Net +1

“Totally out of expectations,especially for a Chinese. The spicy calm with coconut is my favorite, can eat it the whole bowl of rice with it”
Spicy coastal chicken curry Net +1

“The spicy coastal chicken curry (kori) paired perfectly with the crispy rotti. Once the gravy soaked into the rotti, the flavor and texture were just perfect.”
Squid ghee roast Net +1

“Food was very good, especially squid ghee roast.”

Drinks 1

Water balls Net +1

“Their water balls, and Dahi Puri was exceptional, hygiene practices were good.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Mix veg sabji Net −1

“I ordered the Mix Veg Sabji, but the vegetables were completely undercooked and hard—it felt like I was eating raw produce.”
Paneer pulav Net −1

“Food is off and smelly in two different types of dishes ordered one is North Indian Thaali and paneer pulav. Informed the serving and front desk. Very poor experience. They response is not satisfactory to accept the fault even after smelling the dishes.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Thali. Start with the Mangalorean fish thali if you want fresh seafood and traditional coastal flavours.

Order Kori. For a distinctly coastal meal, try Kori Rotti; the curry is meant to soak into the crisp rotti.

Plan the visit

Practical details

776R+PH8 - 25A St

Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai

0 504 738 521

Mon	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat	6:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun	6:00 AM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Late Service

One 11 pm order arrived in stages, with the second dish taking an hour and water arriving after the meal.

Price Concerns

Some diners found the food expensive for the quality, including one complaint about a 68 AED bill.

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The Bottom Line

Udupi Restaurant in Meena Bazaar, Bur Dubai is a casual spot for South Indian and coastal Mangalorean food. You can come for breakfast dishes such as masala dosa, idli and sambar, or choose a fuller meal built around the Mangalorean fish thali, Kori Rotti or Kori Pundi. The strongest pattern in the reviews is food that feels authentic, comforting and close to home.

Seafood is a particular draw. Diners describe the fish as fresh and properly cooked, while squid ghee roast, fish curry and Mangalorean sukka fish also receive specific praise. The North Indian thali is another option, and one review found its portions generous and flavours homely.

Families have described the setting as comfortable, pleasant and clean, though another visitor found the restaurant difficult to locate down a side street. Service is often called friendly, quick and attentive, but the experience is not completely consistent. One late-night order took 45 minutes for the first dish, an hour for the second and around 15 minutes for water.

There are also complaints about high prices, undercooked vegetables and food that smelled off. For a first visit, ordering a thali or a named coastal speciality is the clearest way to explore what the restaurant does best; expect some dishes to be spicy.