Seafood Bucket
The seafood bucket is repeatedly described as fresh, authentic and generously portioned, making it a strong choice for seafood fans.
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.
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The seafood bucket is repeatedly described as fresh, authentic and generously portioned, making it a strong choice for seafood fans.
Kerala-style dishes such as beef varattiyathu, neypathiri and beef roast receive specific praise for rich, authentic flavour.
Reviews mention spacious dining, family cubicles and private cabins, with enough room for group meals.
Lagoon Biriyani was a standout for one repeat visitor, who also liked the fresh milk tea.
The Vishu Sadhya was praised for fresh banana-leaf dishes, balanced flavours, generous portions and organised service.
Several reviews note ample or convenient parking beside or in front of the 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.
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“I especially tried a seafood bucket.”January 2024
“We had the sea food bucket, it was delicious & authentic😋”March 2024
“Every item on the banana leaf was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, from the sambar and avial to the payasam.”
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“Every item on the banana leaf was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, from the sambar and avial to the payasam.”April 2025
“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.”October 2023
“Their beef roast was really tasty and good quantity”
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“Their beef roast was really tasty and good quantity”July 2024
“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 😋🍽️🌊”
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“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 😋🍽️🌊”June 2026
“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🫶”
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“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🫶”December 2023
“We also ordered chicken 65 and the portion was good and the tasty was delicious.”
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“We also ordered chicken 65 and the portion was good and the tasty was delicious.”October 2023
“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.”
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“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.”June 2026
“Fish kandhari, white house special salad and the chicken soup served in bread was lip smacking and sumptuous.”
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“Fish kandhari, white house special salad and the chicken soup served in bread was lip smacking and sumptuous.”April 2023
“I tried their crab soup and loved it. The charcoal was average.”
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“I tried their crab soup and loved it. The charcoal was average.”May 2024
“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.”
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“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.”April 2025
“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.”
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“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.”October 2023
“Fish kandhari, white house special salad and the chicken soup served in bread was lip smacking and sumptuous.”
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“Fish kandhari, white house special salad and the chicken soup served in bread was lip smacking and sumptuous.”April 2023
“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!”
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“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!”June 2026
“The fish nidhi choru is a good try.”
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“The fish nidhi choru is a good try.”January 2025
“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.”
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“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.”October 2024
““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!”
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““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!”October 2024
“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🫶”
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“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🫶”December 2023
“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).”
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“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).”July 2025
“Had payyoli chicken fry and white house special chicken curry with kerala parotta.”
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“Had payyoli chicken fry and white house special chicken curry with kerala parotta.”December 2023
“Lagoon Biriyani was aswome and Yummy..”
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“Lagoon Biriyani was aswome and Yummy..”December 2025
“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.”
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“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.”October 2024
“We had a Malabar platter, which tastes good but isn't worth the 150 AED.”
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“We had a Malabar platter, which tastes good but isn't worth the 150 AED.”March 2025
“Their mango cream is a must try. . will go again.”
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“Their mango cream is a must try. . will go again.”January 2025
“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.”
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“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.”February 2025
“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🫶”
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“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🫶”December 2023
“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 😋🍽️🌊”
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“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 😋🍽️🌊”June 2026
“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.”
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“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.”December 2025
“The only thing was tasty is tea and omelette.”
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“The only thing was tasty is tea and omelette.”March 2025
“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!”
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“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!”February 2025
“Every item on the banana leaf was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, from the sambar and avial to the payasam.”
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“Every item on the banana leaf was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, from the sambar and avial to the payasam.”April 2025
“Had payyoli chicken fry and white house special chicken curry with kerala parotta.”
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“Had payyoli chicken fry and white house special chicken curry with kerala parotta.”December 2023
“The "Pinky Lime" drink is a real winner! It has a mix of flavors that you've got to try.”
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“The "Pinky Lime" drink is a real winner! It has a mix of flavors that you've got to try.”February 2024
“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).”
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“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).”July 2025
“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).”
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“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).”July 2025
“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.”
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“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.”December 2024
“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🫶”
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“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🫶”December 2023
“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 😋.”
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“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 😋.”October 2023
“The tomyu shorba soup was also good.”
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“The tomyu shorba soup was also good.”December 2023
“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🫶”
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“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🫶”December 2023
“Visited this place for Vishu Sadhya and had a wonderful experience. The meal was absolutely delicious — authentic flavors, well-balanced dishes, and generous portions.”
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“Visited this place for Vishu Sadhya and had a wonderful experience. The meal was absolutely delicious — authentic flavors, well-balanced dishes, and generous portions.”April 2025
“Had payyoli chicken fry and white house special chicken curry with kerala parotta.”
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“Had payyoli chicken fry and white house special chicken curry with kerala parotta.”December 2023
“Fish kandhari, white house special salad and the chicken soup served in bread was lip smacking and sumptuous.”
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“Fish kandhari, white house special salad and the chicken soup served in bread was lip smacking and sumptuous.”April 2023
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).”
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“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).”July 2025
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“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”
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“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”June 2026
“Their tea is a amazing.”
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“Their tea is a amazing.”January 2025
“The only thing was tasty is tea and omelette.”March 2025
“Their chai is really good.”
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“Their chai is really good.”December 2023
“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).”
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“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).”July 2025
“fresh milk tea also good one..”
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“fresh milk tea also good one..”December 2025
“However the chicken curry wasn’t good as expected, the chicken gravy was good whereas the chicken pieces were not good enough,”
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“However the chicken curry wasn’t good as expected, the chicken gravy was good whereas the chicken pieces were not good enough,”July 2024
“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.”
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“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.”February 2025
“fish fry was total waste, chapati, beef curry, vegetable curry, those things were already spoiled and they served it without inspecting it .”
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“fish fry was total waste, chapati, beef curry, vegetable curry, those things were already spoiled and they served it without inspecting it .”March 2025
“However, the fish platter we tried was a bit too sour because of too much lemon, which overpowered the natural taste of the fish.”
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“However, the fish platter we tried was a bit too sour because of too much lemon, which overpowered the natural taste of the fish.”September 2025
“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.”
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“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.”January 2026
“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.”
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“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.”January 2025
“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.”
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“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.”March 2025
“Porotta and kallappam was not good as expected”
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“Porotta and kallappam was not good as expected”July 2024
“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.”
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“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.”November 2024
“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.”
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“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.”May 2026
“Ordered pepper grill — no taste, chicken looked strange, and masala wasn’t fresh.”
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“Ordered pepper grill — no taste, chicken looked strange, and masala wasn’t fresh.”June 2025
“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.”
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“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.”January 2025
“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.”
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“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.”March 2025
“fish fry was total waste, chapati, beef curry, vegetable curry, those things were already spoiled and they served it without inspecting it .”
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“fish fry was total waste, chapati, beef curry, vegetable curry, those things were already spoiled and they served it without inspecting it .”March 2025
“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.”
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“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.”January 2025
“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).”July 2025
“When we inquired about vegetarian options, the only dish available was veg kurma, which was quite disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“When we inquired about vegetarian options, the only dish available was veg kurma, which was quite disappointing.”March 2025
“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”June 2026
Avoid Peaks. Visit outside busy periods if possible: one promotion-time visit involved a 15–20 minute wait for both seating and food.
Adjust Fish. If ordering a fish platter, ask for less lemon; one diner found the sourness overwhelmed the fish.
Try Lagoon. Lagoon Biriyani is a well-supported dish to try, and a repeat visitor also rated the fresh milk tea positively.
Plan Timing. For the restaurant’s special items, one reviewer specifically recommends visiting between 4pm and 8pm.
Check Orders. Confirm each dish when it arrives: a diner ordered beef but received egg roast, with the second combo delayed.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Multiple diners report waiting without acknowledgement, including one who sat for over 10 minutes before anyone took an order.
Busy periods can bring lengthy waits; one breakfast visit took about an hour because the two combos arrived far apart.
Some diners felt portions did not match the price, including a full chicken curry described as only 300–400 grams.
Food quality varies sharply between visits, with complaints ranging from bland pepper grill to food described as spoiled during suhoor.
Some customers consider the menu expensive compared with nearby restaurants, especially when portions or platters disappoint.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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
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.