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Top 10 South Indian Restaurants in Dubai for Your Cravings

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Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown

21 August 2024 | 12 min

If you are in Dubai and want to try out South Indian delicacies the good news you can find several restaurants preparing different delicious cuisines you can try all inspired from South India.

Although India is known to spicy their dishes, In South Indian they don’t take it too far. There meals are simple, not excessively spicy and delicious. The staple food cooked in almost every home is rice but they also prepared cherished dishes like uttapam, dosa and rava idli.

If you are an Indian living, visiting Dubai or want to try South Indian dishes, we have listed top 10 South Indian Restaurants in Dubai preparing flavourful curries and aromatic spices to satisfy your Cravings for South Indian cuisine.

 

Kamat

If you are vegetarian you can visit Kamat restaurant and order the best South Indian vegan meal. The restaurants is proud to serve customers well prepared and mouth-watering delicacies inspired to only from South Indian but also other parts of India.

The menu at this restaurants consists of over 360 dishes you can order. Each vegetarian delicacy is prepared by experienced chef and served in style. If you are in Dubai and want to try vegetarian south Indian cuisine there is no batter restaurant than Kamat.

Opening hours- open every day from 10:30 AM to 12 AM.

Location- Al Mankhool Road-Dubai-United Arab Emirates

Kappa Cabana

If you are not looking for a fancy restaurant where to order South Indian delicacy Kappa Cabana is the restaurant to consider. It is a casual restaurant based in Dubai and it is known for serving delicious South Indian inspired delicacies.

You can order any of the meal in the menu to satisfy your hunger pangs and will me amazed the costs is pocket friendly. The restaurant maintains good hygienic and service is timely. Most of the dishes in the menu cost between AED-125 AED.

Opening hours- Every day from 11:00- 00:30 AM

Location- Shop 30, Al Maskan Building, Near Lulu Hyper Market, Al Karama, Dubai

Palazzi

Located near international restaurants Palazzi restaurants is where you cannot only order for South Indian dish but also dishes from other Asian countries and international cuisines.

The meals at this restaurant are prepared top chefs and they maintain utmost hygiene. The service it top-notch and will love their various dishes. You can combine the South Indian cuisines which is their main course with other dishes such as fish curry, chicken spring rolls or pomfret fry.

Opening hours- From Sunday to Saturday 12:00 PM to 3:00 AM

Location- G Floor Naif-118, Deira, Dubai

Padheyam

You can enjoy South Indian dishes at Padheyam restaurant which also has a bar offering South Indian vibes. Their dishes are affordably priced and tasty.

The interior of the restaurant is spectacular. The ambience and arrangement is simple. The service is high end. The main course is salad with curries and rice which you should try.

Opening hours- Sunday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 AM

Location- Fortune Pearl Hotel, Omar Bin Khattab Road, Naif, Dubai

Malanaad

Malanaad restaurant prepares South Indian dishes in a skilful manner. You will enjoy any of the dishes in the menu. You can choose to sit at the restaurant attractive terrace as you enjoy the stunning seashore and gardens views.

Yu can also try dishes from other Asian countries at this restaurant. The price for 2 person ranges between AED 150.  The restaurant is fill of Asian dishes lover every night.

Opening hours- Tuesday to Sunday from 6PM to 11PM, on Thursday from 8PM to 11 PM, and every Monday remains closed.

Location- Abu Shagara-Sharjah-United Arab Emirates

Big Bite

Big bite is a restaurant located in Dubai where you can enjoy tasty and delicious South Indian meal. The catering service is excellent. 
The restaurant ambiance is relaxing and can take with you family or friends. The approximate price for two is AED 70. Once you visit big bite restaurant for sure you will come back because of the unmissable taste cuisines you will be served.

Opening hours- Monday to Sunday from 10Am to 10PM

Location- Al Nahda 2, Behind NMC Hospital-Dubai-United Arab Emirates

Anjappar

Anjappar restaurant serves appetizing South Indian cuisines, hence ideal restaurant to consider if you would like spicing up your taste bud.
The menu is well detailed of the dishes they serve and prices which are affordable. The restaurant is well designed featuring wooden décor.

Even though it looks like a casual restaurant overall it is appealing. Among the dishes you should order include Kozhi Kothu Sevai, Chicken Chukka Appam keema Paniyaram and Green Apple Soda.

Opening hours- Monday to Sunday from 6:00AM to 11:30PM

Location- Building 7, The Gardens Pink Building, Garden Boulevard Street, Discovery Gardens, Dubai

Al Tabaq Al fakher

If you are looking for busget resurant in Dubai serving South Indian cuisines consider Al Tabaq Al fakher.  A dish for 2 people cost approximately AED 20.

Although the restaurant is small they prepare flavour and taste dishes. Consider the quality of dishes they swerve and the prices it is for sure you will become a frequent customer.

Opening hours:  Monday to Sunday from 7AM -12AM

Location- Street #47B-Al Karama-Dubai-United Arab Emirates

MTR- 1924

MTR-1924 restaurant is among places where you can enjoy pure vegetarian South Indian dish in Dubai. You can visit the restaurant during lunch hour for Buffet and will choose which South Indian cuisines to serve yourself.

They prepare several cuisines among them Rava Idli, Kharabath, etc.The cost of meal for 2 people is around AED 50

Opening hours- Monday to Sunday from 7:30 AM-11:30 PM

Location- Bank Street Building-Al Tawhidi Building-next to the ABCD-Dubai-United Arab Emirates

Punjab Grill

Punjab Grill restaurant prepares inventive South Indian dishes to its customer in an intimate setting. This makes restaurant best option for couples in Dubai who love Indian dishes.

This restaurant is well known globally because they have several outposts in different countries. Some of the dishes you can order include tandoori portobello mushrooms, chilli chicken tikka with lemongrass infusion and Kashmiri lamb chops.

Opening hours- Every day from 11:30 am–11:30 pm

Location- Address: Anantara Downtown - Lobby Level - Marasi Dr - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates


FAQ's

The following are the best South Indian restaurants in Dubai: 

  1. Kolam restaurant
    The restaurant is situated alm Grove M Flor Marcopolo Hotel Al Muteena, Dubai. It is family owned restaurant and they prepare the South Indian cuisines using fresh sourced ingredients. The catering service is friendly and professional. It is one of the best restaurants serving South Indian cuisines in Dubai.
  2. Aryaas
    Aryaas is located on the Business Centre, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Bur Duba. Here you can order South Indian vegetarian cuisines. When you visit this restaurant you will enjoy flaviourish and scrumptious offering a detectable dining experience.
  3. Appas Kadai
    Appam kadai is located in the heart of Karama and serves enjoy authentic Indian cuisine. You will get to choose which meal to be served as they have both vegan and on-vegan dishes. The prices are affordable and you can try any meal on the menu.
  4. Saravanna Bhavan
    Saravanna Bhavan is the best restaurant in Dubai where you can be served South Indian traditional cuisines. The restaurant is located in Karama Dubai. You can choose if to be served vegan or non-vegan delicious and taste dish.

If you are touring the Dubai canal here are the restaurants where you can have a meal: 

  1. The Larder
    The Larder restaurant is situated on the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal. The restaurant modern setting is perfect and you can enjoy well-prepared local cuisines.
  2. BAI Bar & Terrace
    BAY Bar & Terrace restaurant is the place to enjoy casual dining experience as you enjoy stunning BAI views. You can sit at the outdoor terrace and get top enjoy the spectacular skyline while having a delicious meal.
  3. Shelf Pool Bar
    Shelf Pool Bar offers the customers the Miami Beach vibe. It is a luxurious restaurant and the vibe is stress –free. You can order the easy to east dishes like grilled scampi skewers, fruity cocktails, nutrient-packed salads and fresh nibbles.
  4. BakeHouse Lobby Café
    If you are visiting the Dubai canal and don’t want to have a full meal you can consider BakeHouse Lobby Café as the spot to enjoy various delicacies such as nutritious homemade smoothie, coffee with pastry or nacks like a crispy chicken sandwich.

Fancy having a meal as you as you enjoy views? Here are the best restaurants in Dubai. 

  1. Barasti
    Barasti restaurant is located at Al Sufouh Road, Dubai Marina. From the restaurant you can enjoy the Arabian Sea views. You can have quality time where as you enjoy delicious cocktails enjoying amazing marina views.
  2. Captain’s
    Captain’s is situated on the Jebel Ali Beach. It is an amazing romantic spot. The restaurants serve sea food and can enjoy the overlooking spectacult views under starry skies.
  3. Sho Cho Restaurant
    Sho Cho Restaurant serves Japanese cuisines. If you have never been to Japanese you will love traditional dining setting. While sited at the restaurant can enjoy the amusing Ocean views. The service at this restaurant is superb and food is delicious.
  4. The Shore
    The Shore restaurant ought to be in your consideration if you want enjoying a meal on the beach. The restaurant will serve you moth-watering Mexican dish. You should submit your reservation in advance. After the emal you can order cocktail.

The largest South Indian restaurant in the world is Asha’s Dubai. The restaurant is located at Asha’s Wafi Mall, Pyramids, Wafi Mall Umm Hurair 2 Oud Metha Road Dubai. The restaurant was founded by famous Indian singer Asha Bhosle. You can visit Asha’s Dubai for a luxurious dinner experience.