Top 10 Best Restaurants in Ras Al Khor, Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ Regional dishes
- ✦ Mandi meals
- ✦ Emirati breakfast
- ✦ Quick tea stops
- ✦ Diet meals
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What people like
Kerala classicsPuttu, beef fry, beef roast and porotta regularly receive praise for their traditional Kerala-style flavours.
Live kitchenThe open preparation setup lets diners watch food being made, adding to the Kerala street-stall atmosphere.
Ghazal Al Madeena Restaurant is a Kerala-style street-food spot in Ras Al Khor, with a live-kitchen feel and plenty of casual seating. Reviews point to the shawarma, puttu and beef dishes as the main draws, while the mix of counters makes it easy to try something different.
TipAim for a quieter time if you want an easier table and less waiting; the restaurant gets especially busy during peak hours.
Choose Ghazal Al Madeena Restaurant for Kerala classics such as beef fry, puttu, and kappa.
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What people like
Mandi favouritesMutton and chicken mandi are repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling it possibly the best mandi in Dubai.
Madfoon qualityMutton madfoon receives strong praise, including one review describing it as one of the best dishes they had tried.
Zam Zam Mandi Restaurant in Ras Al Khor serves traditional Middle Eastern and Yemeni-style dishes, with mandi and madfoon at the centre of the menu. Reviewers commonly come for the mutton madfoon, chicken mandi and desserts such as kunafa and luqaimat.
TipAsk about the rice before ordering if texture matters, as reviews mention both hard and undercooked rice.
Choose ZAM ZAM MANDI RESTAURANT (RAS AL KHOR) for highly praised mandi, including mutton and chicken varieties.
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What people like
Emirati breakfastBreakfast is a standout, with Emirati, Arabic and Indian choices and consistently strong reviews for flavour and presentation.
Machboos chickenThe machboos chicken was described as heavenly, with the flavour strong enough to make a first-time visitor crave more.
Houd is a traditional Emirati restaurant in Ras Al Khor serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an Indian food section as well. Reviews make it especially worth considering for Emirati breakfast, freshly made regag and filling dishes such as machboos chicken, in a relaxed setting away from Dubai’s busier areas.
TipStart with breakfast if it is your first visit: the menu includes Emirati, Arabic and Indian options.
Choose مطعم هود الشعبي/ Houd traditional restaurant for well-cooked Emirati food, especially the machboos chicken.
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What people like
Karak teaKarak tea is the clearest draw, with multiple reviewers calling it among the best they have had.
Drive-by drinksThe cafeteria suits a quick stop when you mainly want a drink.
Koukh Al Shay is a cafeteria-style restaurant in Ras Al Khor where reviews most consistently point to karak tea and convenient drive-by drink stops. Food choices include sandwiches and porota, with individual praise for the chicken chilly porota and zinger burger, though service and consistency can vary.
TipFor better service, consider evening visits; one review says the morning delays were not a problem then.
Choose Koukh Al Shay | Al Awir - Dubai for karak tea and a convenient drive-by drinks stop.
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What people like
Beef ChillyBeef chilly is the standout order, with reviewers also praising the chicken version and Mallu-style mayo.
Strong BreakfastBreakfast gets specific praise for the idly set, fresh milk tea, shakshuka with cheese and paratha egg sandwich.
Al Aweer Flower Restaurant is a family-run Indian restaurant in Ras Al Khor serving Indian and Arabic-style food. Reviews make it especially worth considering for breakfast, beef chilly, seafood and filling, reasonably priced meals in a small, clean setting.
TipFor a first visit, start with the beef chilly; reviewers repeatedly identify it as a standout, with fish tawa and porotta another praised pairing.
Choose Al Aweer Flower Restaurant for strongly praised beef chilly and chicken chilly with Mallu-style mayo.
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What people like
Healthy portionsCustomers describe the food as tasty and healthy with generous portions, making it useful for straightforward diet-focused meals.
Grilled chickenThe grilled chicken steak was browned outside, soft inside, and could be ordered with extra broccoli and vegetables instead of mashed potatoes.
Healthy Grams is a diet-focused restaurant in Ras Al Khor serving lighter meals, including grilled chicken steak with custom vegetable substitutions and dishes such as teriyaki salmon with mashed potatoes. Reviews suggest the food can be tasty and filling, though preparation and delivery times are a serious concern.
TipBuild in a substantial buffer: reviews describe waits of 50–60 minutes and even two hours before orders are ready.
Choose Healthy Grams Restaurant 🤬🤬🤬 for healthy portions and lower-carb grilled chicken customisation.
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