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Best Indian restaurants in Al Qusais
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Kerala flavoursPrawns Venchinad, Hamoor fish pollichathu, appam and pathiri were all praised for their authentic taste.
Bamboo biryaniThe Bamboo Chicken Biryani is noted for its presentation, full chicken and accompanying red and green gravies.
Panoor Restaurant is an Indian restaurant in Al Qusais with a strong Kerala focus, serving everything from breakfast staples to biryani. Reviews point to the Bamboo Chicken Biryani and traditional plates such as appam with fish curry as worthwhile orders, while the comfortable family seating suits casual meals.
View full business page →Tip: Avoid peaksTry an off-peak visit if you can; reviews describe waits of an hour or more when the restaurant is busy.
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Vintage settingThe Kerala-house décor includes old radios, clocks, lanterns and typewriters, giving the restaurant a mini-museum feel.
Breakfast choicesPuttu with Kadala curry, Pathiri and Egg Roast were praised for well-balanced spice and masala.
Adaminde Chayakada is an Indian restaurant in Al Qusais built around Kerala food and a nostalgic old-home setting filled with vintage décor. It is a place to try dishes such as Pothi Chicken Biryani or spend time over Kerala snacks and chai.
View full business page →Tip: Try snacksFor a lighter visit, choose an evening snack with tea; fresh snacks were the clearest highlight in one review.
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Custom ordersStaff have accommodated requests such as removing chillies for diners who prefer milder food.
Spacious seatingThe restaurant has enough seating to handle larger groups, although it can still get crowded at busy times.
Paramount Restaurant in Al Qusais is an Indian restaurant with a strong Kerala and Malabar focus. Reviews make it worth considering for dishes such as mutton biriyani, beef biriyani, appam and other hearty regional meals, with dine-in seating and takeaway also available.
View full business page →Tip: Try biryaniStart with the mutton biriyani, described by a reviewer as the signature dish with authentic taste.
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Chaat varietyThe chaat selection is a strong draw, with rajkachori, dahi puri and especially spicy samosa chaat mentioned by customers.
Sweet selectionCustomers highlight the mithai counter, including rasmalai, gulab jamun, petha and a well-received Rasmalai Cake.
Bikanervala in Al Qusais is a vegetarian Indian restaurant and sweets counter inside the Lulu food court. Reviews point to it for chaat, North Indian street food and mithai, with a spacious, bright setting that works for a quick snack, breakfast or a family meal.
View full business page →Tip: Try morningsFor a quieter breakfast visit, go in the morning; one customer specifically found it quiet and uncrowded.
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Event SupportParty bookings can include a microphone and speakers, while staff help with cake cutting, food distribution and cleaning.
Parking OptionsReviews mention free valet parking as well as RTA and non-RTA spaces near the restaurant.
Classic Family Restaurant is an Indian restaurant in Al Qusais with a strong Kerala and South Indian focus. Customers come for dishes such as appam, fish curry meals and sadhya, while the spacious party hall makes it a practical choice for birthdays, communions and larger family gatherings.
View full business page →Tip: Ask PortionsIf quantity matters, ask about serving size before ordering; one review specifically found portions small.
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Seafood BucketThe seafood bucket combines crab, prawns, mussels, squid and kingfish, with a portion described as enough for four.
Malabar DishesReviewers specifically praise the beef chatti choru, pallichoru and chemmeen chattichor for their traditional Kerala flavours.
Ustad Hotel is an Indian restaurant in Al Qusais centred on Kerala and Malabar-style food. Customers come for dishes such as the seafood bucket with ghee rice or porotta, while the party hall is used for family gatherings and celebrations.
View full business page →Tip: Choose ComboFor the seafood bucket, ask whether you want ghee rice or porotta; both combinations were mentioned, and porotta worked well with the spicy curry.
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Appam StationThe buffet includes a live station for appam, a useful draw for appam fans.
Festive SadyaSome families enjoyed the traditional Onam Sadya, banana-leaf service and festive atmosphere.
Nalukettu is a Kerala-focused Indian restaurant in Al Qusais, located in Dubai Grand Hotel by Fortune. Reviews highlight it for family meals, South Indian favourites such as appam and Kerala porotta, and buffet dining, though food and service can vary.
View full business page →Tip: Skip BiryaniConsider choosing Kerala dishes instead; multiple reviews warn against ordering the biryanis.
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Family SpaceThe restaurant has a large footprint with separate family seating and enough room for group dining.
Qeema TawaOne customer found the Qeema Tawa rich and well-seasoned, pairing it with a juicy Chapli Kabab.
Pak Darbar Restaurant in Al Qusais serves Pakistani and South Indian favourites, from crunchy paratha with breakfast dishes to mutton karahi and biryani. Its spacious dining setup, separate family seating and event hall make it useful for group meals, though service experiences vary sharply.
View full business page →Tip: Allow TimeBuild in extra time for made-to-order dishes; one review reported a 30–40 minute wait.
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