Ya Hala Restaurant

Name: Ya Hala Restaurant
Address: 23 16th St, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143440258

Al Karama

Indian restaurant Open now 04 344 0258

Ya Hala Restaurant is an Indian restaurant in Al Karama with a strong Kerala focus, serving dishes such as paal porotta, chicken chatti curry and charcoal chicken. Reviews also point to affordable biryani, friendly hospitality and a cosy setting with outside seating.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

449 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Charcoal chicken

Several charcoal flavours are available, with reviewers especially liking the distinctive taste and smoky pepper version.

Kerala staples

Paal porotta is repeatedly praised, including one review describing it as fresh, soft and full of flavour.

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What to Eat at Ya Hala Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Ya Hala 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 5

Charcoal chicken Net +2

“Food we ordered was fresh and tasty, We tried Charcoal chicken and Paneer. Both were awesome.”
Chicken chatti curry Net +2

“Then tried their famous Chicken Chatti Curry with paratha, chapati, and rice — absolutely delicious!”
Kadal kootu Net +2

“Awsome food Service need to improve. Kadalkkoot Recommended”
Onasadhya Net +2

“We bought Onasadhya with 27 items today, a day before Thiruvonam.. It was very well packed, the food was tasty and fresh including the Banana leaf. We liked the varieties and the quantity was also more than enough. It also had 2 different payasams in bigger containers than the usual small containers..”
Paal porotta Net +2

“Recommended dishes Paal porotta and kadal kootu 🤤”

Honorable mentions (22)

Porotta Net +1

“We had Paal poratta, chicken chati curry and poratta It's nice”
Burger Net +1

“Burger at its best 💯”
Chicken byriani Net +1

“We love our chicken byriani.”
Chicken dum biriyani Net +1

“We ordered their chicken dum biriyani which was the only good dish we got.”
Chicken fry Net +1

“Some of my favourites include Malabar Porotta, Chicken Fry, Fish Fry and Mutton Biriyani All the dishes are perfectly cooked and carry a unique flavour that will keep you wanting more.”
Dosa Net +1

“Lovely fresh milk tea too 😍 the dosa is different from the paper and ghee roast dosas that I’m usually used to but I’m not complaining 😀”
Egg noodles Net +1

“The egg noodles at Ya Hala are a must-try! Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and satisfying every bite hits the spot. Great portion, affordable, and consistently delicious.”
Fish fry Net +1

“Some of my favourites include Malabar Porotta, Chicken Fry, Fish Fry and Mutton Biriyani All the dishes are perfectly cooked and carry a unique flavour that will keep you wanting more.”
Fish tawa fry Net +1

“One of the best fish tawa fry I ever had - it’s just heavenly .. finger licking delicious..”
Kanthari chicken Net +1

“On the Kerala side, my absolute favorite is the Kanthari Chicken—a spicy dish made with green chilies that delivers a bold and flavorful kick.”
Kathel chicken Net +1

“One of my favorite items is the kathel Chicken, which gives an authentic taste of Korean cuisine and works perfectly as a starter.”
Malabar porotta Net +1

“Some of my favourites include Malabar Porotta, Chicken Fry, Fish Fry and Mutton Biriyani All the dishes are perfectly cooked and carry a unique flavour that will keep you wanting more.”
Manchow soup Net +1

“Started with their Manchow Soup, full of bold flavors and perfect to kick off the meal.”
Mango prawns Net +1

“I dined from *Ya Hala Restaurant* that i found the food to be very delicious. The remarkable taste has enticed me multiple times. Furthermore the atmosphere of the restaurant it was truly fantastic. I would like to recommend which i had 'Mango Prawns' 'Tawa dish' & the budget was extremely friendly 😊👍🏻 All the best for you guys”
Mutton biriyani Net +1

“Some of my favourites include Malabar Porotta, Chicken Fry, Fish Fry and Mutton Biriyani All the dishes are perfectly cooked and carry a unique flavour that will keep you wanting more.”
Mutton soup Net +1

“Complimentary watermelon-lemon drink and mutton soup were really delicious, infact I asked for one more drink.”
Pal paratha Net +1

““We had Pal Paratha last night at Ya Hala Restaurant in Karama, and it was absolutely delicious! The paratha was fresh, soft, and full of flavor. The taste was excellent, and the quality exceeded our expectations.”
Pepper charcoal chicken Net +1

“The pepper charcoal chicken stood out for its rich, smoky flavor, which I personally preferred over the green chili variant.”
Peri peri grilled chicken Net +1

“The onam sadhya meal served here was ultimate and the best one I had in Dubai, we also ordered peri peri grilled chicken which was like icing on the cake combined with a small tin of Pepsi to digest more & eat more rice.”
Poratta brad Net +1

“The place is simple and great at the same time. First time in my life i tried curry and eaten full portion with 3 poratta brad. Like is one of the best what I've ever had. And service also like in fine dining restaurant. I was surprised from Pinky. She is the best”
Wednesday charcoal chicken offer Net +1

“Ya Hala Restaurant in Karama has earned a solid reputation, especially for its famous Wednesday charcoal chicken offer for just 29 AED. What really sets it apart is that, despite the offer price, the food quality remains exceptional, and the service is truly top-tier.”
Attapadi beef Net 0

Mixed feedback

“I had a great experience at this hotel! The food was absolutely delicious — meal was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The variety on the menu was impressive (Attapadi Beef) and everything was served hot and on time. The service was equally excellent;especially the staff name Anchal she was so warm, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile. Highly recommended for anyone who values good food and great service!”

Drinks 3

Fresh milk tea Net +2

“Wonderful experience and very tasty food!!! Charcoal chicken was great! It is a must eat place. Monika was our server and she was so courteous and served with such beautiful smile. We also tried their milk tea and had to order more because it was really really good. Thank you Monika for your attentive service.”
Avocado juice Net +1

“I will remember their Biryani for a long time❤️ and their delicious avocado juice!”
Watermelon-lemon drink Net +1

“Complimentary watermelon-lemon drink and mutton soup were really delicious, infact I asked for one more drink.”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

Beef biriyani Net −1

“We ordered Prawns Biriyani, Chicken Biriyani, Beef Biriyani, Special Fish Rost, and meals in which none of them were appreciable, but meals were kind of okay.”
Beef fry Net −1

“I ordered in chicken curry and beef fry . The chicken curry was so so so spicy that you cannot eat. And the beef was burnt.”
Chicken biriyani Net −1

“We ordered Prawns Biriyani, Chicken Biriyani, Beef Biriyani, Special Fish Rost, and meals in which none of them were appreciable, but meals were kind of okay.”
Chicken curry Net −1

“I ordered in chicken curry and beef fry . The chicken curry was so so so spicy that you cannot eat.”
Idiyappam Net −1

“We ordered idiyappam which was spoiled and had rotten smell and was sticky , which we had to ask them to change, porotta was dry literally rubbery, The attapadi beef which has all the hype on social media was just another dish, absolutely not worth at all.”
Prawns biriyani Net −1

“We ordered Prawns Biriyani, Chicken Biriyani, Beef Biriyani, Special Fish Rost, and meals in which none of them were appreciable, but meals were kind of okay.”
Special fish rost Net −1

“We ordered Prawns Biriyani, Chicken Biriyani, Beef Biriyani, Special Fish Rost, and meals in which none of them were appreciable, but meals were kind of okay.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try charcoal. Ask about the charcoal flavours; one reviewer preferred the pepper version to the green-chilli variant.

Order porotta. Paal porotta with chicken chatti curry is a well-supported pairing, and reviewers also enjoyed it with rice or other breads.

Plan the visit

Practical details

23 16th St

Al Karama, Dubai

04 344 0258

Mon	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Missing sides

Two recent reviews complained that salad and soup were unavailable even after waiting longer for the food.

Slow service

Some diners reported waits of around 20 minutes before the food arrived, while another described delivery taking over an hour.

Customer-reported prices

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

29 AED

Wednesday charcoal chicken offer

“Ya Hala Restaurant in Karama has earned a solid reputation, especially for its famous Wednesday charcoal chicken offer for just 29 AED”

Google review · May 2025

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The Bottom Line

Ya Hala Restaurant is a Kerala-focused Indian restaurant in Al Karama where diners come for paal porotta, chicken chatti curry, charcoal chicken and biryani. The charcoal selection is a standout: one reviewer liked its different flavour from usual charcoal, while another preferred the rich, smoky pepper version over green chilli. The menu has plenty of regional comfort food.

Paal porotta was described as fresh and soft, and the 27-item Onam sadhya was praised for being fresh, well packed and more than filling, with two generous payasams. Egg noodles have also been called a satisfying, affordable comfort-food choice. Prices are a clear draw; one review reported biryani at 15AED and water at 1AED.

The setting is simple but welcoming, with comfortable seating, soft music and some outside seating. Many customers describe the service as warm and attentive, though the reviews are not uniformly positive. Recent complaints include missing salad and soup, a 20-minute wait, rude phone handling and delivery arriving late with cold food.

Check takeaway orders carefully, confirm delivery timing, and ask about spice levels if you prefer milder curry.