White House Restaurant

White House Restaurant

Al Qusais

White House Restaurant is a casual Kerala and South Indian restaurant in Al Qusais, with a broad menu ranging from quick tea-and-snack stops to family meals. Reviews point to the seafood bucket and Lagoon Biriyani as two especially useful dishes to consider.

Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
1,574 ratings
5★
56%
4★
16%
3★
7%
2★
3%
1★
18%

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The Good Stuff

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Seafood Bucket

The seafood bucket is repeatedly described as fresh, authentic and generously portioned, making it a strong choice for seafood fans.

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Kerala Flavours

Kerala-style dishes such as beef varattiyathu, neypathiri and beef roast receive specific praise for rich, authentic flavour.

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What to Eat at White House Restaurant

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

Food 2

  1. Seafood bucket Net +3
    “I especially tried a seafood bucket.”
  2. Sambar Net +2
    “Every item on the banana leaf was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, from the sambar and avial to the payasam.”
Honorable mentions (42)
  1. Beef roast Net +1
    “Their beef roast was really tasty and good quantity”
  2. Beef varattiyathu Net +1
    “Had an amazing dinner with a delicious seafood bucket, flavorful beef varattiyathu, and soft, authentic neypathiri. The seafood was fresh and perfectly seasoned, while the beef varattiyathu was rich, tender, and packed with Kerala-style flavors. The neypathiri paired wonderfully with the beef. Great taste, generous portions, and excellent service. Will definitely visit again! Highly recommended 😋🍽️🌊”
  3. Brownie with icecream Net +1
    “We tried:- 1.Traditional French Chicken Soup 2. Sweet Corn chicken soup 3. Honey Glazed Chicken- a must try⭐️ 4. Mixed Platter- rice, chicken kebab, tandoori chicken, kunafa prawns, fish fry and charcoal chicken 5. Brownie with icecream 🍦🤎 All were delicious , prices are affordable and food worth trying🫶”
  4. Chicken 65 Net +1
    “We also ordered chicken 65 and the portion was good and the tasty was delicious.”
  5. Chicken lollipop Net +1
    “I would rate it 10/10, especially for their Dragon Chicken and Chicken Lollipop both dishes were absolutely delicious, crispy outside, full of flavour, and perfectly prepared.”
  6. Chicken soup served in bread Net +1
    “Fish kandhari, white house special salad and the chicken soup served in bread was lip smacking and sumptuous.”
  7. Crab soup Net +1
    “I tried their crab soup and loved it. The charcoal was average.”
  8. Easter special achayan sadya Net +1
    “We had the easter special achayan sadya.The staff who served us was Siby.The way he served us made us feel at home. He gave us enough time for enjoying each item of the sadya and he made sure that we enjoyed it.”
  9. Fish curry Net +1
    “Fish curry meals, it was served with tapioca and chana mix portion, carrot cooked with coconut, Sambhar, fish curry, lemon pickle, Rasam, Papadam and Palakadan matta rice - the taste of each item is awesome and tasty.”
  10. Fish kandhari Net +1
    “Fish kandhari, white house special salad and the chicken soup served in bread was lip smacking and sumptuous.”
  11. Fish mango curry Net +1
    “The fish mango curry had a perfect balance of tangy and spicy flavors, while the beef curry was rich, tender, and packed with authentic taste. A satisfying and delicious meal!”
  12. Fish nidhi choru Net +1
    “The fish nidhi choru is a good try.”
  13. Grill fish sea bream Net +1
    “The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the maharaj platter. and grill fish sea bream.”And staff was friendly with us good stuff 🫂🫂❤️ashik,Sarang,ranjeth was good 👍 and good service and fast service But some food was delay.”
  14. Hand-churned ice cream Net +1
    ““From appetizers to desserts, this restaurant exceeded all our expectations! Our family especially enjoyed the appetizers, the dry falooda variety of desserts, and the hand-churned ice cream!”
  15. Honey glazed chicken Net +1
    “We tried:- 1.Traditional French Chicken Soup 2. Sweet Corn chicken soup 3. Honey Glazed Chicken- a must try⭐️ 4. Mixed Platter- rice, chicken kebab, tandoori chicken, kunafa prawns, fish fry and charcoal chicken 5. Brownie with icecream 🍦🤎 All were delicious , prices are affordable and food worth trying🫶”
  16. Iddiyapam Net +1
    “I went to this restaurant thrice and I have tried the following food items: chicken parts (8/10), porotta(10/10), coffee (7.5/10), tea(9/10) , poratta with cheese and chicken(8.5/10), charcoal chicken was not tender and was bit dry(6.5/10), appam and iddiyapam was served hot(10/10), beef curry(semi gravy(8/10), shwarma(8.5/10).”
  17. Kerala parotta Net +1
    “Had payyoli chicken fry and white house special chicken curry with kerala parotta.”
  18. Lagoon biriyani Net +1
    “Lagoon Biriyani was aswome and Yummy..”
  19. Maharaj platter Net +1
    “The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the maharaj platter. and grill fish sea bream.”And staff was friendly with us good stuff 🫂🫂❤️ashik,Sarang,ranjeth was good 👍 and good service and fast service But some food was delay.”
  20. Malabar platter Net +1
    “We had a Malabar platter, which tastes good but isn't worth the 150 AED.”
  21. Mango cream Net +1
    “Their mango cream is a must try. . will go again.”
  22. Masala dosa Net +1
    “The only exception was the masala dosa that was stuffed to the brim with the potato filling along with the side of the usual chutneys and sambar.”
  23. Mixed platter Net +1
    “We tried:- 1.Traditional French Chicken Soup 2. Sweet Corn chicken soup 3. Honey Glazed Chicken- a must try⭐️ 4. Mixed Platter- rice, chicken kebab, tandoori chicken, kunafa prawns, fish fry and charcoal chicken 5. Brownie with icecream 🍦🤎 All were delicious , prices are affordable and food worth trying🫶”
  24. Neypathiri Net +1
    “Had an amazing dinner with a delicious seafood bucket, flavorful beef varattiyathu, and soft, authentic neypathiri. The seafood was fresh and perfectly seasoned, while the beef varattiyathu was rich, tender, and packed with Kerala-style flavors. The neypathiri paired wonderfully with the beef. Great taste, generous portions, and excellent service. Will definitely visit again! Highly recommended 😋🍽️🌊”
  25. Non-veg platter Net +1
    “The non-veg platter was delicious and well-presented, offering a great variety of flavors. The chicken was juicy and well-marinated, and the fried items were crispy without being oily. Portions were generous and perfect for sharing. The platter came with fresh dips and sides that complemented the meats really well. Overall, it was satisfying, flavorful, and worth the price.”
  26. Omelette Net +1
    “The only thing was tasty is tea and omelette.”
  27. Paal chattikoott Net +1
    “We had Paal Chattikoott, is a traditional Kerala dish, typically made up of four different curries that are based on coconut milk. Each dish has its own distinct flavor, often combining aromatic spices with the rich creaminess of coconut milk Definitely the perfect spot to enjoy a meal with family and friends!”
  28. Payasam Net +1
    “Every item on the banana leaf was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, from the sambar and avial to the payasam.”
  29. Payyoli chicken fry Net +1
    “Had payyoli chicken fry and white house special chicken curry with kerala parotta.”
  30. Pinky lime Net +1
    “The "Pinky Lime" drink is a real winner! It has a mix of flavors that you've got to try.”
  31. Poratta with cheese and chicken Net +1
    “I went to this restaurant thrice and I have tried the following food items: chicken parts (8/10), porotta(10/10), coffee (7.5/10), tea(9/10) , poratta with cheese and chicken(8.5/10), charcoal chicken was not tender and was bit dry(6.5/10), appam and iddiyapam was served hot(10/10), beef curry(semi gravy(8/10), shwarma(8.5/10).”
  32. Shwarma Net +1
    “I went to this restaurant thrice and I have tried the following food items: chicken parts (8/10), porotta(10/10), coffee (7.5/10), tea(9/10) , poratta with cheese and chicken(8.5/10), charcoal chicken was not tender and was bit dry(6.5/10), appam and iddiyapam was served hot(10/10), beef curry(semi gravy(8/10), shwarma(8.5/10).”
  33. Special platter Net +1
    “We ordered the special platter which included porotta, appam, rice, beef, chicken, fish, prawns, squid. It is suitable for a good 4 people to eat without complaining. Loved the taste and flavor of all the seafood items.”
  34. Sweet corn chicken soup Net +1
    “We tried:- 1.Traditional French Chicken Soup 2. Sweet Corn chicken soup 3. Honey Glazed Chicken- a must try⭐️ 4. Mixed Platter- rice, chicken kebab, tandoori chicken, kunafa prawns, fish fry and charcoal chicken 5. Brownie with icecream 🍦🤎 All were delicious , prices are affordable and food worth trying🫶”
  35. Thalasery briyani Net +1
    “Thalasery Briyani was delicious with two small pieces of fried chicken and soft briyani rice served with chutney, lemon pickle, Papadam and Raita. The kids enjoyed the briyani since the masala wasn't spicy but tasty 😋.”
  36. Tomyu shorba soup Net +1
    “The tomyu shorba soup was also good.”
  37. Traditional french chicken soup Net +1
    “We tried:- 1.Traditional French Chicken Soup 2. Sweet Corn chicken soup 3. Honey Glazed Chicken- a must try⭐️ 4. Mixed Platter- rice, chicken kebab, tandoori chicken, kunafa prawns, fish fry and charcoal chicken 5. Brownie with icecream 🍦🤎 All were delicious , prices are affordable and food worth trying🫶”
  38. Vishu sadhya Net +1
    “Visited this place for Vishu Sadhya and had a wonderful experience. The meal was absolutely delicious — authentic flavors, well-balanced dishes, and generous portions.”
  39. White house special chicken curry Net +1
    “Had payyoli chicken fry and white house special chicken curry with kerala parotta.”
  40. White house special salad Net +1
    “Fish kandhari, white house special salad and the chicken soup served in bread was lip smacking and sumptuous.”
  41. Appam Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “I went to this restaurant thrice and I have tried the following food items: chicken parts (8/10), porotta(10/10), coffee (7.5/10), tea(9/10) , poratta with cheese and chicken(8.5/10), charcoal chicken was not tender and was bit dry(6.5/10), appam and iddiyapam was served hot(10/10), beef curry(semi gravy(8/10), shwarma(8.5/10).”
  42. Chapati Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “I ordered Veg Kurma and chapati, kurma curry cost aed 12/-,not only qty is not enough to eat 1 chapatti and taste of the curry is very poor, chapatti was very good”

Drinks 4

  1. Tea Net +3
    “Their tea is a amazing.”
  2. Chai Net +1
    “Their chai is really good.”
  3. Coffee Net +1
    “I went to this restaurant thrice and I have tried the following food items: chicken parts (8/10), porotta(10/10), coffee (7.5/10), tea(9/10) , poratta with cheese and chicken(8.5/10), charcoal chicken was not tender and was bit dry(6.5/10), appam and iddiyapam was served hot(10/10), beef curry(semi gravy(8/10), shwarma(8.5/10).”
  4. Fresh milk tea Net +1
    “fresh milk tea also good one..”
What to Avoid (16)

Food 16

  1. Chicken curry Net −1
    “However the chicken curry wasn’t good as expected, the chicken gravy was good whereas the chicken pieces were not good enough,”
  2. Daal vada Net −1
    “We ordered thr masala dosa, Chicken chukka with paratha, with 2 karak and daal vada as a finisher. While the taste of the food was amazing, the portion size was too small and left us confused whether to order another or just get tea with snacks. A usual daal vada is as big as the palm of your hand, but this was just a teaspoon big.”
  3. Fish fry Net −1
    “fish fry was total waste, chapati, beef curry, vegetable curry, those things were already spoiled and they served it without inspecting it .”
  4. Fish platter Net −1
    “However, the fish platter we tried was a bit too sour because of too much lemon, which overpowered the natural taste of the fish.”
  5. Full chicken curry Net −1
    “I ordered a full chicken curry priced at 24 DHS, and what I received was a tiny container hardly 300–400 grams. This is nothing but cheating customers in broad daylight.”
  6. Ghee rice combo Net −1
    “Just another influencer hyped place, we visited on sat 18/1/2024 around 7:30, orderd their chickn charcoal, porotta pathipcht and ghee rice combo, pathetic service, dint serve ny sides with ghee rice combo, had to folllow up on our order multiple times, and taste dont even get ne started, everything tasted so bad, chickn n beef wasnt cooked well.”
  7. Gobi manchurian Net −1
    “As for the food, the kurma, Gobi Manchurian, and porotta were all subpar. Nothing felt worth the price we paid. Definitely not recommending this place.”
  8. Kallappam Net −1
    “Porotta and kallappam was not good as expected”
  9. Leghorn biriyani Net −1
    “I recently tried the Leghorn Biriyani and found it to be quite average. The flavors didn’t stand out as much as I had hoped, and it lacked a bit of the depth that makes a biriyani memorable. However, I have to commend the service — it was prompt, friendly, and attentive, which made the dining experience pleasant overall. With some improvements to the biriyani’s taste, I believe this place could really shine.”
  10. Mutton soup Net −1
    “Ordered mutton soup and it was completely inedible. The curry was overloaded with powders/masala and had no proper taste at all. This is honestly the worst soup I’ve ever had in my life.”
  11. Pepper grill Net −1
    “Ordered pepper grill — no taste, chicken looked strange, and masala wasn’t fresh.”
  12. Porotta pathipcht Net −1
    “Just another influencer hyped place, we visited on sat 18/1/2024 around 7:30, orderd their chickn charcoal, porotta pathipcht and ghee rice combo, pathetic service, dint serve ny sides with ghee rice combo, had to folllow up on our order multiple times, and taste dont even get ne started, everything tasted so bad, chickn n beef wasnt cooked well.”
  13. Porottas Net −1
    “We ordered 9 porottas, but only 4 were served after waiting another 20-30 minutes. The beef fry was served cold, and even the appam wasn’t fresh. To make matters worse, the waitress handed us the plates instead of serving them, which felt quite unprofessional. As for the food, the kurma, Gobi Manchurian, and porotta were all subpar. Nothing felt worth the price we paid. Definitely not recommending this place.”
  14. Vegetable curry Net −1
    “fish fry was total waste, chapati, beef curry, vegetable curry, those things were already spoiled and they served it without inspecting it .”
  15. Charcoal chicken Net −2
    “Just another influencer hyped place, we visited on sat 18/1/2024 around 7:30, orderd their chickn charcoal, porotta pathipcht and ghee rice combo, pathetic service, dint serve ny sides with ghee rice combo, had to folllow up on our order multiple times, and taste dont even get ne started, everything tasted so bad, chickn n beef wasnt cooked well.”
  16. Veg kurma Net −2
    “When we inquired about vegetarian options, the only dish available was veg kurma, which was quite disappointing.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid Peaks. Visit outside busy periods if possible: one promotion-time visit involved a 15–20 minute wait for both seating and food.

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Adjust Fish. If ordering a fish platter, ask for less lemon; one diner found the sourness overwhelmed the fish.

Plan the visit

Practical details

7CQ3+X6X P O 47867
Al Qusais Ind. Fifth, Dubai
Mon7:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue7:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed7:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu7:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri7:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat7:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun7:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Inattentive Service

Multiple diners report waiting without acknowledgement, including one who sat for over 10 minutes before anyone took an order.

Long Delays

Busy periods can bring lengthy waits; one breakfast visit took about an hour because the two combos arrived far apart.

Customer-reported prices

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

24 DHS

full chicken curry

“I ordered a full chicken curry priced at 24 DHS, and what I received was a tiny container hardly 300–400 grams”
Google review · January 2026
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

White House Restaurant in Al Qusais is a broad-menu Kerala and South Indian restaurant that works for anything from tea and snacks to a substantial family meal. The strongest review-backed choices are the seafood bucket, beef varattiyathu, Lagoon Biriyani and traditional Sadhya. Seafood gets especially consistent praise: diners describe the bucket as fresh and authentic, while a family platter included fish, prawns and squid and was large enough for four.

The setting suits groups, with spacious dining, family cubicles or private cabins, and parking mentioned in front or beside the restaurant. Vishu Sadhya reviews also describe fresh banana-leaf dishes and smooth service. Portions can be generous for platters, but smaller dishes and some curries have drawn complaints about value; a full chicken curry was described as a 300–400 gram container, while two appam with a small vegetable curry cost AED 10.

Service is the main caution. Several recent reviews mention tables going unattended, incorrect orders and long waits, particularly during busy periods. Food quality is also uneven between visits.

Going outside peak times, confirming your order, and asking for less lemon on fish dishes can make the visit more predictable.

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