Tangy and flavourful! Where to eat Kerala food in Abu Dhabi?
Derived from the southern Indian state of Kerala, Kerala cuisine revolves around coconut, tapioca and spices — with a serving of rice. It offers various vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes prepared with fish, poultry, red meat and veggies. So, whether it’s the spicy Nadan curries that you’re after or some flaky parottas, the Kerala restaurants in Abu Dhabi have got you covered!
Take a look at Abu Dhabi’s most popular Malabar restaurants to discover your new favourite haunt!
BEST KERALA RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI WITH AVERAGE PRICE UNDER AED 50 FOR TWO
Njangada Kada Restaurant
Tucked away in the Mussafah neighbourhood, this cosy eatery is where you can satisfy your cravings for homemade Keralite cuisine.
Enjoy South Indian breakfast specialities including puttu and kadala curry, idli, dosa and uttapam at Njangada. Their lunch and dinner menu also consists of flavourful Nadan beef and chicken curries as well as a choice of fish curries. Don’t miss their weekend specials such as kappa biryani and beef vindaloo.
- Location: Shop 1, Opposite Gift Action, M37, Mussafah
- Average price for two: AED 45
- Timings: 07:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-563-6526 |+971-56-549-1040
Taste of Kerala
Located in Al Dhafrah, Taste of Kerala has won the hearts (and stomachs) of residents and visitors with its authentic flavours from the southern state. Their popular dishes include kottayam beef roast, aaduthala vattichathu and chicken chukka. You can also try their fine selection of biryani.
Taste of Kerala primarily offers beef, chicken, mutton and fish items. They also have special seasonal food items.
- Location: Near Fresh & More Supermarket, Al Falah Street, Al Dhafrah
- Average price for two: AED 45
- Timings: 05:30 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-641-2498
Thalassery Thattukada
Dine on the best Kerala food in Abu Dhabi that’s light on the pocket at Thalassery Thattukada. You can indulge in their wide range of chicken and beef dishes. Their options also include seafood specialities such as fried hamour, prawns, squid, sherry and more. Their dinner specials include puttu and kappa biryani, which only cost AED 12 per plate.
- Location: Next to All Prints, Street 33, Al Khalidiya
- Average price for two: AED 40
- Timings: 06:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-665-2835
TOP KERALA RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI WITH AVERAGE PRICE BETWEEN AED 50 – AED 85 FOR TWO
Mint Garden
Calling all Keralite expats in Abu Dhabi! Mint Garden is a popular Malabar eatery with a menu featuring a range of gastronomic delicacies. You can enjoy all meals of the day there. They offer oothappam, puttu with curry, pothichoru, pothi biryani, kappa, chicken nadan curry and much more at their Madinat Zayed eatery.
- Location: Behind Al Mutanabbi Book Shop, Madinat Zayed
- Average price for two: AED 55
- Timings: 06:00 am – 01:30 am
- Contact: +971-2-622-3559
Calicut Notebook
One of the best Kerala restaurants in Abu Dhabi is Calicut Notebook, located in the bustling Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre. This casual dining, no-frills restaurant boasts ample seating space and serves an extensive menu of traditional Malabari dishes.
Tuck into fresh appams and porottas, followed by classic dishes such as beef varattiyath and mango fish curry at Calicut Notebook Abu Dhabi. Don’t miss their Bamboo Biryani, which has earned them a spot among the best biryani restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
You can also try their traditional desserts such as ney payasam and elaneer payasam to taste Kerala’s authentic cuisine.
- Location: Level 2 Food Court, Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre
- Average price for two: AED 85
- Timings: 08:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-627-8644
Iftar Restaurant
Our next mention for Kerala restaurants in Abu Dhabi is the popular Iftar Restaurant in Al Khalidiyah. Their reasonably-priced dishes are perfect when you want to enjoy a filling meal without spending a fortune.
You can dig into their delicious pothi choru/potichoru, which includes rice, fried fish and vegetables served in a banana leaf, for only AED 12.6. Other recommended dishes include duck roast, fish pollichathu and al faham pilichathu at a price between AED 13.65 and AED 14.7 for one dish.
- Location: Opposite Chic Home Curtains, Near Beirut Roastery, Al Khalidiyah
- Average price for two: AED 70
- Timings: 08:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-447-5533 | +971-50-723-8125
Payyannur Restaurant
Hamdan Street in Abu Dhabi is known for its eclectic range of restaurants, and we’ve got another gem for you to try. Payyannur Restaurant is popular for bringing the authentic taste of Kerala to its patrons at pocket-friendly prices! Their fresh and soft puttu with kadala curry is the perfect breakfast to start your day. Other specialities to try at this Abu Dhabi Kerala restaurant are beef roast, egg roast and fish fry.
Regarded as one of the best South Indian restaurants in Abu Dhabi, Payyannur serves other delicacies from the south, such as idlis and dosas.
- Location: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street, Al Markaziya
- Average price for two: AED 75
- Timings: 06:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-671-7176
Malabar Junction
Another one of Kerala restaurants in Mussafah Abu Dhabi that’s popular with the Malayali community is Malabar Junction. This restaurant has a warm and welcoming ambience ideal for a family meal. Enjoy a mouth-watering choice of seafood, chicken and meat dishes, as well as a variety of biryani specialities. One of the must-try items at this Abu Dhabi Kerala restaurant is the puttu and dosa, prepared at a separate live counter!
- Location: Opposite Al Madina Supermarket, ME 10, Mussafah
- Average price for two: AED 80
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-627-2220
TOP KERALA RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI WITH AVERAGE PRICE BETWEEN AED 100 – AED 150 FOR TWO
Nalukettu
Want to enjoy the best Kerala food in Abu Dhabi with great views? Head to Nalukettu, located in Al Ain Palace Hotel that overlooks the beautiful Abu Dhabi Corniche. This restaurant is known for its spacious and warm ambience as well as friendly and prompt service. Some customer favourites at Nalukettu Abu Dhabi are the special beef coconut fry, chicken stew and melt-in-the-mouth parottas!
- Location: Al Ain Palace Hotel, Corniche Area
- Average price for two: AED 145
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-665-3669
Kairali
Our next pick is Kairali. Located in Al Markaziya, Kairali offers an array of authentic Malabar delicacies. At Kairali, you can enjoy appam, curries, tattu dosa, uthappam, Kerala style chemmeen varuthatu, koonthal fry and meen chilli. For those who want to get a quick fix of unleavened bread,
the special Kerala paratha is recommended — available on weekends at AED 9.
- Location: Level 2, Howard Johnson Diplomat Hotel, Al Markaziya
- Average price for two: AED 150
- Timings: 12:00 am – 01:30 am
- Contact: +971-2-671-0000
Looking for more options? Other popular Kerala restaurants in Abu Dhabi include these.
- Kochins Kitchen
- Ustad Hotel
- Madurai
- Kismath Restaurant & Grill
- Karikku Restaurant
- Food Care
- Darbar Restaurant
FAQs ABOUT GOOD KERALA CUISINE RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI
Where can you have Kerala sadya in Abu Dhabi?
If you want to try the traditional Kerala sadya meal served on a banana leaf, head to Ruchi Restaurant on Hamdan Street. Additionally, you can head to Calicut Notebook for onam sadhya in Abu Dhabi.
Is there any Indian Kerala Restaurant in Abu Dhabi near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?
Nasser Restaurant lies 20 minutes away from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi.
Can you have Iftar in Kerala restaurant in Abu Dhabi?
Yes, of course! Iftar Restaurant in Abu Dhabi could be your best bet. They have a special Iftar menu that you can check out to enjoy Kerala style food in Abu Dhabi.
That brings an end to our list of Malabar restaurants in Abu Dhabi. Aside from these places, you can try some of the best Kerala restaurants in Dubai. They are a favourite with the Malayali community in Dubai and are known for their delectable Keralite dishes.
If you’re in the mood for soft naans, juicy kebabs and rich curries, here are other popular Indian restaurants in Abu Dhabi worth visiting.
Do you have any favourite Malabar restaurants in Abu Dhabi that are not featured on this list? Let us know in the comments below!
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