By rating and review confidence
Best South Indian restaurants in Dubai
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Mumbai flavoursSeveral diners describe the food as bringing back Mumbai taste, especially street-food favourites and chaat.
Momo optionsChicken fried momos, jhol momos and other momo dishes receive specific praise from returning and first-time diners.
Mumbai Multi Food is a North Indian restaurant in Al Karama with a menu that spans Mumbai-style street food and broader Indian cooking. Reviews point to chicken momos, chicken curries and buffet spreads as some of the more useful things to consider ordering.
View full business page →Tip: Confirm platterFor the half-kg mixed platter, confirm which sides are included before paying; one review says the advertised accompaniments were refused.
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BiryaniMutton biryani is repeatedly praised for its flavour, generous quantity and party-order accompaniments such as chicken 65, egg, raita and payasam.
BreakfastBreakfast starts from 7 am, with regulars highlighting dishes such as pongal, vada, idli, set dosa and egg lapa.
Nalan Express Restaurant in Al Nahda serves Tamil and South Indian food, with biryani and filling breakfast dishes among the main draws. Reviews also point to generous meals, homely flavours and affordable options for everyday dining or larger party orders.
View full business page →Tip: Check locationLook behind the building rather than along the main line; the outlet is easy to miss.
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Grilled ChickenThe grilled chicken with kuboos, channa paste and green chutney is praised for its flavour and satisfying combination.
Seating ChoiceThe restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, with one review describing the outdoor area as useful for late-night dining.
Green Land Restaurant in Al Karama serves a broad Indian and Kerala-focused menu alongside Arabian dishes. Reviews highlight the charcoal-grilled chicken, Kerala comfort food such as puttu and porotta, and a choice of indoor or outdoor seating.
View full business page →Tip: Check ChickenBefore eating charcoal chicken, check that it is fully cooked; one diner reported bleeding chicken after a 30-minute wait.
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Kerala dishesReviews highlight Keralite favourites including fish Shappu curry, ghee rice with beef and appam.
24-hour accessThe restaurant is described as open around the clock, useful for late-night meals or early breakfasts.
New Green City Star Restaurant is a 24-hour Indian restaurant in Bur Dubai, with a strong Kerala and South Indian presence. Reviews point to it for dishes such as chicken biryani, grilled chicken and appam, plus casual tea-and-snack visits.
View full business page →Tip: Allow timeFor delivery or busy dine-in periods, build in extra time; one review records a 40-minute wait just to be served.
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SamosasSeveral reviews rate the samosa highly, including one calling it among the best in the UAE.
Sweet SelectionKaju sweets, gulab jamun and other mithai receive positive mentions, with one customer praising swift ordering and payment.
Puranmal is a vegetarian Indian restaurant and sweets shop in Discovery Gardens, with North and South Indian favourites alongside mithai. Reviews make the samosa, khandvi and some breakfast dishes worth considering, though quality and service can vary.
View full business page →Tip: Try SamosaFor a first visit, the samosa is one of the safer bets, with repeated positive mentions.
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Indian ChineseThe menu includes Indian Chinese dishes, with reviews mentioning Szechwan chicken and burnt garlic fried rice.
Vegetarian rangeVegetarian diners have several choices, including kadhai paneer, dahi kebab, soya chop paneer and chole bhature.
Indiana Delights is an Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers serving North Indian favourites alongside Indian Chinese dishes. Reviews point to its momos, chole bhature and late-night dining, with indoor and outdoor seating for casual meals or takeaway.
View full business page →Tip: Try lateFor a very late meal, this is one of the few reviewed options open around the clock.
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Generous portionsSeveral diners describe the portions as large; one biryani order for two was enough for roughly four people.
Homely settingThe small restaurant has a cozy, home-like atmosphere that suits relaxed meals with friends or family.
The Desi Mojo Restaurant is a casual Indian dining spot in Jumeirah Village Circle serving home-style North and South Indian food alongside desi Chinese dishes. Reviews particularly point to its momos and breakfast plates, including poha, upma and dosa.
View full business page →Tip: Allow timeAvoid visiting in a rush or relying on delivery when timing matters; reviews describe waits of more than two hours.
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Shisha qualityReviews repeatedly praise the shisha, including bowls reported to last more than an hour.
Quiet cabinsSeparate cabins and quieter sections give visitors room for private conversations, work or watching TV.
Classikeyat Cafe is a shisha-led coffee shop in Oud Metha, known for quiet seating, private cabins and late-night visits. Customers often come for the shisha and Turkish coffee, while the cafe also serves fresh juices and quick bites in a relaxed lounge setting.
View full business page →Tip: Try morningsFor a quieter visit or private discussion, consider the morning, when one reviewer found the cafe peaceful and silent.
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