Top 10 Best Kerala restaurants in Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ Malabar biryani
- ✦ Seafood sharing
- ✦ Traditional Kerala meals
- ✦ Puttu variety
- ✦ Kanji and chatti choru
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What people like
Kerala flavoursDiners from Calicut describe the flavours and aroma as remarkably close to home.
Fresh seafoodFish, prawns and crab dishes are repeatedly praised for freshness and balanced seasoning.
Calicut Paragon is a casual Kerala restaurant in Al Karama, known for seafood and a broad vegetarian choice. Reviews point first-time diners towards its Fish Mango Curry with appams and its Malabar-style biryanis, while spacious seating suits family meals and groups.
TipOrder the Fish Mango Curry with soft appams; one review calls this combination a standout pairing.
Choose Calicut Paragon Restaurant LLC for fresh seafood, especially the Fish Mango Curry with soft appams.
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What people like
Puttu VarietyThe menu has plenty of unusual puttu choices, with portions large enough for some dishes to be shared.
Beef DishesBeef-focused combinations are a safer bet than some of the more experimental puttu varieties, especially with curry.
Dhe Puttu is a Kerala restaurant in Al Karama built around an unusually broad range of puttu varieties. Reviews point to the Neyil Moopicha Puttu with Beef Curry and the Erachi Puttum Beef Fryum, while family diners also come for meals and buffets.
TipAsk the waiter about serving size and price before ordering; a beef roast portion was larger and more expensive than expected.
Choose Dhe Puttu Restaurant to explore an unusually broad range of puttu combinations with generous portions.
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What people like
Mutton optionMutton biryani is another strong pick, with reviewers describing rich flavour and soft, well-cooked meat.
Malabar styleCustomers from Kerala describe the biryani as authentic, comforting and close to the taste of a traditional marriage biryani.
Mehfil Biriyani is a Kerala restaurant in Al Karama serving Malabar-style dum biryani, including beef and mutton versions. Reviews also point to dishes such as Ummachi beef curry with porotta or pathiri, plus ghee rice and Kerala-style sides for a more varied meal.
TipBuild in at least 10–15 minutes for a seat during busy visits, and expect longer waits when the restaurant is especially crowded.
Choose Mehfil Biriyani - Karama for beef biryani with fragrant rice, tender meat and traditional Malabar wedding-feast character.
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What people like
Kerala ClassicsGhee rice, biryani and traditional meals are repeatedly praised for their familiar Kerala flavours.
Generous PortionsSeveral diners describe the portions as generous while also finding the prices affordable or reasonable.
Kozhikode Star Restaurant in Al Karama serves Kerala and Malabari food, with ghee rice, biryani and traditional meals among the main reasons people come. It also has seafood options such as the seafood bucket and seafood buffet, plus spacious seating for family meals.
TipVisit outside peak timings if possible: one late-night visit still involved a 20-minute table wait despite the food being enjoyed.
Choose Kozhikode Star Restaurant Al-Karama for a seafood bucket combining mussels, shrimp and crab in a generous serving.
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What people like
Buffet valueCustomers describe the buffet as cost-effective, with one review reporting a 20 dhrms buffet and another calling the 25 AED biriyani thakkaram buffet worth it.
Dessert highlightPanna cotta desserts receive repeated praise, including a mango version described as excellent and a pudding recommended to finish the meal.
Thalassery Restaurant Karama ADCB Branch brings Kerala and Malabar-style cooking to Al Karama, with plenty of praise for its seafood, biryani and traditional dishes. The seafood platter, Thalassery Biryani and panna cotta pudding are among the clearest reasons to consider it for a casual meal or family gathering.
TipCheck whether the buffet is running; one review reported a 20 dhrms buffet, while another found the 25 AED biriyani thakkaram buffet worthwhile.
Choose Thalassery Restaurant Karama Adcb Branch for Thalassery biryani made with traditional short-grain Kaima rice.
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What people like
Homely mealsKerala meals are repeatedly described as authentic, comforting and close to home cooking.
Banana leafTraditional meals served on banana leaf add a distinctly Nadan, Kerala-style touch.
Ambadi Restaurant is a Kerala restaurant in Al Karama focused on traditional, homely food rather than a polished fine-dining experience. Customers especially come for Kerala meals served on banana leaf, Sadya, fish fry and comforting breakfast dishes such as puttu kadala.
TipFor the safest first order, consider Kerala meals or Sadya; reviews are more consistent than for Mandi or some biryanis.
Choose Ambadi Restaurant for homely Kerala meals and sadya with a traditional banana-leaf presentation.
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What people like
Chatti choruChatti choru can be substantial: one review listed rice, fish fry, chicken, egg fry, beef fry, curries, pickle, curd and pappadam.
TeaFresh milk tea is a reliable reason for repeat visits; a regular said its quality had stayed consistent over four years.
Manchatti Restaurant is a Kerala-style restaurant in Al Karama where customers come for traditional dishes served in earthen vessels. Its strongest draws are the comforting variety of kanji and Kerala meals served on banana leaves, with both indoor and outdoor seating mentioned in reviews.
TipKanji is the clearest starting point; older reviews also say you can ask for extra rice or kanji.
Choose Manchatti Restaurant for nostalgic kanji and substantial chatti choru with varied Kerala accompaniments.
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What people like
Affordable breakfastOne customer reported beef curry with paratha for breakfast at 12 AED.
Family diningA seafood combo review describes the restaurant as family friendly, with generous portions.
Tasty Cochin Harbour is a Kerala restaurant in Al Karama serving regional Kerala dishes alongside South Indian favourites. Reviews highlight its seafood bucket and classic combinations such as porotta with fish curry, while breakfast options and daily meals give regulars plenty of reasons to return.
TipIf ordering the seafood bucket, ask about freshness first: reviews are sharply divided between generous, tasty portions and frozen seafood.
Choose Tasty Cochin Harbour Restaurant Dubai for a large seafood combo with fish, cuttlefish, crab, prawns, rice and kappa.
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What people like
Soft AppamThe appam was specifically praised for being fluffy and soft, making it a useful order alongside curries.
Sweet FinishPayasam appears as a traditional dessert with some meals and was also praised independently by a customer.
Taste of India By Raviz is a Kerala restaurant in Al Mankhool, known in reviews for banana-leaf meals and seafood-focused lunches. It is worth considering for affordable Kerala food, especially the fish curry meals and occasional dinner buffet.
TipCall before travelling for meals, especially on Eid or busy days, and confirm what is actually being served.
Choose Taste of India By Raviz for a broad seafood meal with fish fry, curries, rice, sides and payasam.
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