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Winners Cafeteria And Restaurant
Oud Metha
Winners Cafeteria And Restaurant is a casual, budget-conscious spot in Oud Metha for Kerala and South Indian meals, quick bites and tea. Reviews particularly highlight the parotta burger, beef roast and karak chai, although food and service experiences vary noticeably between visits.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
287 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Signature Burger
The parotta burger is repeatedly singled out as a distinctive, pocket-friendly speciality.
Karak Chai
Several reviews call the karak chai unique or memorable, making it a strong add-on to a meal.
Beef Roast
Beef roast is described as a delicacy, with one reviewer pairing it with especially good parotta.
Mangalore Buns
One breakfast reviewer was impressed that the Mangalore buns tasted like the ones from Mangalore.
Low Cost
Multiple reviews describe the food as affordable, with prices considered reasonable for a casual meal.
What to Eat at Winners Cafeteria And 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 Winners Cafeteria And 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Winners Cafeteria And 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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Beef roast Net +3
“A cosy restaurant serving delicious recipes. The beef roast is a delicacy... A great place to come to with friends and family...”
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“A cosy restaurant serving delicious recipes. The beef roast is a delicacy... A great place to come to with friends and family...”February 2022
“Porta burger, beef roast and healthy broast are a must try and their karak chai is one of a kind blend that some how keeps you wanting for more.”April 2022
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Parotta burger Net +3
“parotta burger and grilled chicken are amazing. And karak Chai is very unique and tasty.. Pocket friendly neighborhood restaurant..”
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“parotta burger and grilled chicken are amazing. And karak Chai is very unique and tasty.. Pocket friendly neighborhood restaurant..”February 2022
“Must Try Special Porota Burger. Delicious 😋 and very good service Pocket friendly and tasty 😋”February 2022
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Grilled chicken Net +2
“Tried the grilled chicken & it had the most delicious taste which was a clear winner.”
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“Tried the grilled chicken & it had the most delicious taste which was a clear winner.”February 2022
“parotta burger and grilled chicken are amazing. And karak Chai is very unique and tasty.. Pocket friendly neighborhood restaurant..”February 2022
Honorable mentions (16)
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Beef chuka Net +1
“Beef chuka was really good from here. Recommended.”
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“Beef chuka was really good from here. Recommended.”December 2023
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Chapati Net +1
“Chapati was excellent”
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“Chapati was excellent”July 2018
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Chicken mandi Net +1
“Yummy and tasty food with affordable price range. Loved the specials such as Parotta Burger, Tropical Hue, Chicken Mandi etc... :-)”
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“Yummy and tasty food with affordable price range. Loved the specials such as Parotta Burger, Tropical Hue, Chicken Mandi etc... :-)”June 2022
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Chicken wrap Net +1
“Decent restaurant. Loved their chicken wrap”
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“Decent restaurant. Loved their chicken wrap”August 2021
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Dosa Net +1
“Stayed at a nearby hotel and this place was awesome. Great curry, dosa and karak.”
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“Stayed at a nearby hotel and this place was awesome. Great curry, dosa and karak.”September 2018
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Egg curry Net +1
“Fantastic breakfast,super tasty and friendly staff. Best Indian food in Dubai, maybe better than in India-). Hidden small place, check it out. I go there 3-4 times a week. Prices extremely reasonable. Try egg roasted,egg curry,prawns mandchurian and Falooda,my favorites”
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“Fantastic breakfast,super tasty and friendly staff. Best Indian food in Dubai, maybe better than in India-). Hidden small place, check it out. I go there 3-4 times a week. Prices extremely reasonable. Try egg roasted,egg curry,prawns mandchurian and Falooda,my favorites”June 2021
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Egg roasted Net +1
“Fantastic breakfast,super tasty and friendly staff. Best Indian food in Dubai, maybe better than in India-). Hidden small place, check it out. I go there 3-4 times a week. Prices extremely reasonable. Try egg roasted,egg curry,prawns mandchurian and Falooda,my favorites”
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“Fantastic breakfast,super tasty and friendly staff. Best Indian food in Dubai, maybe better than in India-). Hidden small place, check it out. I go there 3-4 times a week. Prices extremely reasonable. Try egg roasted,egg curry,prawns mandchurian and Falooda,my favorites”June 2021
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Falooda Net +1
“Fantastic breakfast,super tasty and friendly staff. Best Indian food in Dubai, maybe better than in India-). Hidden small place, check it out. I go there 3-4 times a week. Prices extremely reasonable. Try egg roasted,egg curry,prawns mandchurian and Falooda,my favorites”
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“Fantastic breakfast,super tasty and friendly staff. Best Indian food in Dubai, maybe better than in India-). Hidden small place, check it out. I go there 3-4 times a week. Prices extremely reasonable. Try egg roasted,egg curry,prawns mandchurian and Falooda,my favorites”June 2021
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Healthy broast Net +1
“Porta burger, beef roast and healthy broast are a must try and their karak chai is one of a kind blend that some how keeps you wanting for more.”
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“Porta burger, beef roast and healthy broast are a must try and their karak chai is one of a kind blend that some how keeps you wanting for more.”April 2022
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Mangalore buns Net +1
“Stumbled upon this hidden gem of a restaurant during my quest in search for an another alternative than my usual go-to restaurant for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised that they have the mangalore buns on their menu!!! Was even more surprised that they taste exactly like the ones you get in mangalore!!! When I inquired with the restaurant manager regarding the chef who made this, he smiled and said that the chef just watched a YouTube video once and managed to get it right at the first attempt. Hats off to the chef!!”
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“Stumbled upon this hidden gem of a restaurant during my quest in search for an another alternative than my usual go-to restaurant for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised that they have the mangalore buns on their menu!!! Was even more surprised that they taste exactly like the ones you get in mangalore!!! When I inquired with the restaurant manager regarding the chef who made this, he smiled and said that the chef just watched a YouTube video once and managed to get it right at the first attempt. Hats off to the chef!!”February 2022
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Mix grill Net +1
“Mix grill done right!!! Plus look at the quantity.... Real value for money and delicious food.”
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“Mix grill done right!!! Plus look at the quantity.... Real value for money and delicious food.”February 2022
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Parotta Net +1
“Amazing food and service. Happened to drop in by to Oud Metha today and had one of the best Parotta and beef roast.”
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“Amazing food and service. Happened to drop in by to Oud Metha today and had one of the best Parotta and beef roast.”March 2022
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Porta burger Net +1
“Porta burger, beef roast and healthy broast are a must try and their karak chai is one of a kind blend that some how keeps you wanting for more.”
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“Porta burger, beef roast and healthy broast are a must try and their karak chai is one of a kind blend that some how keeps you wanting for more.”April 2022
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Prawns mandchurian Net +1
“Fantastic breakfast,super tasty and friendly staff. Best Indian food in Dubai, maybe better than in India-). Hidden small place, check it out. I go there 3-4 times a week. Prices extremely reasonable. Try egg roasted,egg curry,prawns mandchurian and Falooda,my favorites”
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“Fantastic breakfast,super tasty and friendly staff. Best Indian food in Dubai, maybe better than in India-). Hidden small place, check it out. I go there 3-4 times a week. Prices extremely reasonable. Try egg roasted,egg curry,prawns mandchurian and Falooda,my favorites”June 2021
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Tropical hue Net +1
“Yummy and tasty food with affordable price range. Loved the specials such as Parotta Burger, Tropical Hue, Chicken Mandi etc... :-)”
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“Yummy and tasty food with affordable price range. Loved the specials such as Parotta Burger, Tropical Hue, Chicken Mandi etc... :-)”June 2022
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Chicken biryani Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“chicken biryani -Average ,Staffs were friendly,only 2 tables were available for indoor dinning,I would recommend visit evening for dinning outdoors.”
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Fresh milk tea Net +1
“I always have their fresh milk tea and sometimes I buy snacks which always fresh and tasty. Cleanliness could be improved but overall everything is nice and budget friendly.”
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“I always have their fresh milk tea and sometimes I buy snacks which always fresh and tasty. Cleanliness could be improved but overall everything is nice and budget friendly.”March 2020
What to Avoid (6)
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Biriyani Net −1
“Like mixing with biriyani. And when I am saying them about this the guy who picked my call , he don’t care about this . Be safe and have healthy food .”
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“Like mixing with biriyani. And when I am saying them about this the guy who picked my call , he don’t care about this . Be safe and have healthy food .”May 2021
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Daal Net −1
“The daal in not good at all. It was watery.”
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“The daal in not good at all. It was watery.”July 2018
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Hot falooda Net −1
“You guys absolutely don’t know how to cook, horrible Tikka, strange soup and hot falooda, and i had to wait for this disaster 2 hours, jes.”
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“You guys absolutely don’t know how to cook, horrible Tikka, strange soup and hot falooda, and i had to wait for this disaster 2 hours, jes.”November 2021
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Paratha Net −1
“But there paratha size is very small compared then others.”
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“But there paratha size is very small compared then others.”March 2022
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Pre cooked parotas Net −1
“Probably a place for South Indian food. But food cooked was not fresh they keep pre cooked parotas...would recommend not to eat here.”
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“Probably a place for South Indian food. But food cooked was not fresh they keep pre cooked parotas...would recommend not to eat here.”September 2021
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Tikka Net −1
“You guys absolutely don’t know how to cook, horrible Tikka, strange soup and hot falooda, and i had to wait for this disaster 2 hours, jes.”
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“You guys absolutely don’t know how to cook, horrible Tikka, strange soup and hot falooda, and i had to wait for this disaster 2 hours, jes.”November 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Hours. Do not assume late-night service: one review specifically says the cafeteria is not open 24 hours.
Try Outdoors. For dining in, consider the evening outdoor seating; one reviewer found only two indoor tables available.
Confirm Bill. Check the menu price against the bill before paying, since one reviewer reported different rates for the same dish.
Allow Time. If ordering fresh milk tea, allow extra time or ask about the wait before ordering.
Choose Carefully. The parotta burger and beef roast receive praise, but burger feedback is sharply negative, so ask what is currently recommended.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5 25th St
Oud Metha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Food
Food quality is uneven: some reviewers praise it, while others call recent meals mediocre or below the area’s standard.
Freshness Concerns
Some reviewers allege that parotas and other dishes were pre-cooked rather than freshly prepared.
Slow Service
A reviewer waited more than 30 minutes for fresh milk tea, while another reported a two-hour wait for food.
Small Space
The cafeteria is described as small and sometimes crowded, with one review also reporting that the AC was occasionally off.
Bill Mismatch
One customer said the menu price differed from the amount charged on the bill.
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The Bottom Line
Winners Cafeteria And Restaurant is a casual Oud Metha stop for Kerala and South Indian food, breakfast, snacks and inexpensive everyday meals. The most useful things to try are the parotta burger, beef roast, karak chai and, for breakfast, the Mangalore buns. Reviews also mention grilled chicken, shawerma and a wide menu, though quality is not consistent across visits.
The strongest praise is for flavour and value. One customer called the beef roast a delicacy, while another said the Mangalore buns tasted exactly like those in Mangalore. Several reviewers found the prices easy on the pocket, and the friendly service and tea earn repeat compliments.
It is a small, informal cafeteria rather than an upscale restaurant; outdoor seating may be more practical when indoor tables are limited. There are important cautions. Customers have reported pre-cooked parotas, questionable cleanliness, occasional lack of AC and long waits, including more than 30 minutes for fresh milk tea.
Burger feedback is particularly mixed, so it may be safer to ask what is recommended that day. Check the bill against the menu, and do not assume the place operates 24 hours. Overall, it suits a budget meal or quick Kerala-style bite if you can accept a less predictable experience.