Al Qusais is one of the region’s largest and most diverse communities – and the restaurants in the area truly reflect this. Regardless of which flavors your tastebuds are craving, one of these restaurants is sure to satisfy your inner food lover!
1. Bikanervala
If your tastebuds are craving the tastiest selection of Indian and Asian cuisine, you’ll certainly love the food menu at Bikanervala. Using the freshest ingredients, the chefs at Bikanervala are renowned for their authentic and traditional dishes. If you had to this eatery for breakfast, you can’t go wrong with the Tawa Parathas and Snack selections.
To start you off, you’ll love the Tandoori Paneer Tikka or Tandoori Platter if you like a bit of spice! If you had to ask the guests about their favorite dishes from Bikanervala, you’d hear many tales about the tasty and authentic Chaats. Many Chaat dishes are available, from the Samosa Chaat to the Raj Kachon.
Bikanervala also has a stellar selection of gourmet street food from India and Asia, including Vada Pav, Samosa Pav, and Kulcha. For your main course, you’ll savor every bite of the Daily Special Paneer or Vegetable dishes. The chefs also make the tastiest dosas, momos, and spring rolls. Alongside your meal, you’ll have a selection of nearly twenty sides, including bread and rice.
If you’re in a sharing mood, a platter might be the best way to go! Guests often rave about the Chili Paneer Meal and the South Indian Platter. There are also plenty of sandwiches and pizzas available on the food menu. There are many foreign delicacies to try for dessert, including Bengali Sweets and Matka Kulfi. It’s safe to say guests will be heading back to Bikanervala for more than the daily fresh paneers!
- LuLu Hypermarket
- Daily 09:00 – 23:30
- https://www.bikanervala.ae/order-now
- +971559020165
2. Caesar’s Restaurant
Originally established as a singular restaurant venture in 1989, there are now ten restaurants in this group. The impeccable taste and quality of the meals at this branch are truly a testament to why residents still love dining at Caesar’s restaurant today, more than three decades after the first branch opened its doors.
On Caesar’s menu, guests will find a wide array of options, including Authentic Indian, Chinese, Iranian, and Continental cuisines. The trained chefs use only the highest quality ingredients when crafting these traditional meals. You can start your meal with one of many poultry, seafood, and vegetarian appetizers. Guests rave about the crispy chili prawns, but the mushroom pepper chili is just as good! Soups and salads are also available.
When deciding on your main course, it might help to choose a regional cuisine first! From the Far Eastern Gobi Manchurian to the Persian Joojeh Kababs, there are many delicious meals to consider. Unfortunately, deciding on your dessert will prove just as difficult, especially with the variety of puddings, cakes, pastries, tarts, pies, and other available sweets and snacks.
- Ground Floor, Al Twar Centre
- Daily 12:00 – 00:00
- http://www.caesars-uae.com/index.htm
- +97142617700
- caesars@emirates.net.ae
3. Kamat Vegetarian Restaurant
At Kamat, food lovers come together to enjoy the finest vegetarian dishes. Guests will find an array of award-winning vegetarian delicacies from India and China on the menu. In fact, there are more than 360 dishes on the menu! This is the eatery for you if you’re looking for an unparalleled vegetarian dining experience!
If you’re craving South Indian cuisine, you’ll love the crunchy Wadas or the crispy Dosas. From North India, you’ll find delicacies like signature Paneer Tikka Masala and Sarson Ka Saag. If you love Chinese cuisine, you can keep it simple with some spring rolls or go for the delectable Paneer Hakka Noodles. There are even tasty fusion meals, including the mouthwatering Pav Bhaji Dosa.
- Rolex Tower
- Daily 11:00 – 00:00
- https://www.kamat.ae/
- +97142634111
4. Sigdi Restaurant
Based on the legacy of royal kitchens and their culinary heritage, there are many rich Mughlai and Chinese flavors to try at Sigdi. The chefs at Sigdi have curated the perfect menus, with each meal prepared using traditional cooking methods. For instance, the signature biryani is cooked and served in earthenware using the traditional dum pukth cooking style.
During the week, guests love the daily lunch specials, which include many healthy meals and combos. For dinner, you can choose from the Mughlai Menu or the Chinese Menu. On the Mughlai Menu, you’ll find many acclaimed platters and kebabs. From the Chinese selection, you’ll find house favorites like the Sigdi Chef Special, which is roasted chicken prepared with the chef’s secret recipe.
- Al Nahda 1
- Daily 12:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 00:00
- http://sigdi.ae/
- +97143548978 or +971557537568
- sigdiuae@gmail.com or sigdidxb@gmail.com
5. Salkara Restaurant
When it comes down to Salkara, guests agree that the restaurant has an irresistible appeal – and that’s not just because of the Malabar cuisine, which is a blend of Arabia, Zamorin, and Chirakkal food preparation styles. Nostalgia is an important aspect of the Salkara dining experience, as each dish is based on recipes from the 1970s and 80s in Malabar.
We recommend the Hot Pepper chicken or prawns to start your meal if you love a bit of spice! For your main course, there’s a wide selection of vegetarian, seafood, poultry, tandoori, biryani, and beef dishes. You could keep it simple for dessert with fruit salad, ice cream, or both. However, the Mangalore Gadbad dessert is hard to resist!
- Food Court, LuLu Hypermarket
- Daily 07:00 – 00:00
- https://www.salkara.com/
- +9714 2631110
6. Calicut Notebook Restaurant
The chefs at Calicut Notebook strive to prepare the finest South Indian fusion dishes, expertly blending traditional recipes with a modern flair. In fact, the Calicut Notebook team worked tirelessly to combine Indian, Arabic, Thai, Japanese, and French cuisines to produce their selection of signature dishes.
The Spicy Raw Mango Salad is a favorite of guests, made with raw mangos that are sliced and perfectly dressed in Kerala spices. The Idicha Beef is just as acclaimed, made with crushed beef, red chili, curry leaves, and Kerala spices. If you can’t resist seafood, you’ll love the dried shrimps in the Chemmeen Podi meal.
- LuLu Hypermarket
- Daily 08:00 – 00:00
- https://www.calicutnotebook.com/
- +9714205599 or +971526459072.
7. Bangalore Empire Restaurant
In 1966, Abdul Rahim founded a small restaurant in an alley in the historic Shivajinagar district of Bangalore. Today, patrons around the world are enjoying many delicacies first conceptualized at the first restaurant. With humble origins, all the dishes at this eatery are prepared with authentic recipes. For breakfast, you can have the best South Indian breakfast in town!
For lunch, you’ll find tasty meals like the Tawa Chicken Shawarma on the Light Bites menu. You’ll find many delectable soups and salads on the main menu to start your meal. For your main course, it will be hard to resist the succulent Butter Chicken. If you love seafood, you’ll devour the Prawn or Fish Masala.
- 149 Damascus Street
- Daily 11:30 – 16:00, 18:30 – 01:00
- https://www.hotelempire.in/
- +97142611433
8. Tharavad Restaurant
At Tharavad, many international delicacies are freshly prepared by the chefs every day! To start your dining experience at Tharavad, you’ll love the Slimmer’s Delight, which is a delectable combination of homemade cheese, tomato, mushroom, and pineapple. The Grilled Chicken Salad is just as tasty!
Why not go all out with the Tharavad Konchu Roast for your main meal? This hearty meal consists of slowly cooked prawns, which are cooked in a homemade black pepper masala. If you’re a sucker for a good curry, you’ll love the Meen Curry, which truly lives up to its name! You can’t go wrong with the sweets or payasam of the day for dessert.
- Fortune Plaza Hotel
- Daily 12:00 – 02:00
- https://www.tharavadrestaurant.com/
- +97142630764
- info@tharavadrestaurant.com
- https://www.tharavadrestaurant.com/reservation
9. Sangeetha Veg Restaurant
Sangeetha Veg Restaurant has remained true to its vision of seeing vegetarian menus in every restaurant within the next decade. Towards this vision, Sangeetha Veg Restaurants need to show other restaurants what they are missing when they don’t create vegetarian menus – which is precisely what the menu at this eatery does!
Why not try the Mushroom Pepper Fry or the Veg Chili Fry to start your meal? If you struggle to decide on a meal, you can’t go wrong with one of the delectable chef’s specials for your main course. There are many signature Dosas on this menu, including Mysore Masala, Cauliflower, Mushroom Masala, and Dry Fruit Rava Dosas.
- Bin Dhaahi Building, Damascus Road
- Daily 07:30 – 15:30, 17:00 – 23:00
- https://sangeethavegrestaurants.com/
- +97142610082
10. Adaminde Chaya Kada
Adaminde Chaya Kada is a truly magical restaurant. This magical experience comes from two core aspects: the team behind this restaurant loves food and is passionate about feeding people. This experience all starts with one of the phenomenal starters, including the Melted Cheese Chicken Skewers.
If you love poultry, the Chicken Fry is a must! However, the Prawn Manga Curry will be a hard meal to resist if you’re a seafood lover. For beef lovers, the beef roast and beef curry are equally divine! From lunch specials to weekend deals, there are many promotions available to patrons.
- Nabooda Building
- Sunday to Thursday 08:00 – 00:00
- Friday and Saturday 08:00 – 01:00
- http://www.ackd.in/
- +9714586565
11. Freddy’s Restro Café
Whether you go for the gourmet pub grub or the acclaimed multi-cuisine main course, you’re sure to have a memorable dining experience at Freddy’s Restro Café. With a buzzing atmosphere, Freddy’s is one of the liveliest restaurants on this list.
In addition to the main dining area, many patrons are surprised to discover the well-stocked bar is 40 feet long! The Chili Chicken Starter is an approved and tested way of starting a fantastic meal at this eatery. From live sports matches on flatscreen TVs to the pool tables, there’s much to do at this café!
- Fortune Plaza Hotel
- Daily 12:00 – 03:00
- http://www.fortunehotels.ae/restaurants-bars/
- +97142635500
12. Karachi Darbar Restaurant
While Karachi Darbar may have rebranded its image, the restaurant has honored its commitment to delivering exceptional food to its guests. Backed by a wealth of culinary knowledge, this eatery prides itself on delivering high-quality food in a friendly environment – which is what you can expect from your dining experience.
For your appetizer, you can’t go wrong with the Chicken Fry, Fish Fry, or Prawn Fry. If you’re in a sharing mood, why not order all three! If you love seafood and a bit of spice, you’ll love the Prawn Chili or Fish Masala. However, the Prawn Biryani is just as delectable! The Karachi Tikka Karahi is another beloved dish on the menu.
- Amman Street
- Open 24/7
- http://karachidarbargroup.com/
- +97142580443
- info@karachidarbargroup.com
13. Saravanaa Bhavan
For your daily fix of Indian cuisine, you should head down to Saravanaa Bhavan. This global chain restaurant has quickly found a place in the hearts of guests around the globe, which is due to the great quality and taste of the food! Just try the acclaimed Masala Dosa and see for yourself!
From the special Chaat dishes to the Uthappam meals, you’ll love the diverse menu that features many iconic and beloved dishes. There are also evening specials for guests, including the mouthwatering Mysore Bonda and the Onion Medhu Vada.
- Block D, Development Board Building
- Saturday to Wednesday 07:30 – 23:00
- Thursday 07:30 – 23:30
- Friday 07:00 – 11:30, 13:30 – 23:30
- https://saravanabhavan.com/
- +97142619747
14. Grills Corner
Whether you head to Grills Corner for lunch or a midnight snack, there are many amazing dishes to try. For lunch, you can have the best of both worlds with the Fried Rice Chili Chicken Combo. If you’ve got an appetite that won’t quit, you can’t go wrong with the Special Mixed Grill. For dessert, the Falooda is a house favorite.
- 119 Al Nahda Street
- Saturday to Thursday 11:00 – 02:00
- Friday 13:00 – 02:00
- https://app.qaayima.com/restaurant/grillscornerrestaurant
- +97142615949
15. Desi Dhaba
Despite being one of the newest culinary attractions in the area, Desi Dhaba is quickly becoming a fan favorite! Not only will you have the finest selection of gourmet Punjabi food, but your dining experience will be complemented with live music – as well as performances from Bhangra dancers! Desi Dhaba is the perfect eatery for loved ones to celebrate with fantastic entertainment and even better food.
- Fortune Plaza Hotel
- Daily 12:00 – 02:00
- http://www.fortunehotels.ae/restaurants-bars/
- +97142632555