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What to order
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Appam
Recommended multiple times for being soft, fluffy, authentic, and well-prepared; it was described as delicious and a great match for the restaurant’s Kerala flavors.
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Beef Curry
Praised repeatedly for rich flavor and excellent preparation, with reviewers calling it tasty, authentic, and one of the standout dishes in the iftar buffet.
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Biryani
Mentioned several times as authentic, flavorful, and served in good quantity, with special praise for the Kanthari biryani in particular.
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Chicken Curry
Highlighted as a good, flavorful Kerala-style curry, and specifically noted as part of the restaurant’s authentic home-style cooking.
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Fish Fry
Recommended for pairing well with meals and described as part of a heavenly meal, suggesting it is a popular and satisfying choice.
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Fish Shappu Curry
Called out as especially good, with a strong rating and praise for its authentic Kerala taste and rich flavor.
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Porotta
Mentioned as soft and flaky, making it a well-liked accompaniment that stood out for texture and freshness.
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Chicken 65
Recommended for its spicy, crispy texture and bold flavor, making it a memorable starter or side dish.
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Fish Polichathu
Specifically named as a favorite dish, indicating it is a notable recommendation among the restaurant’s Kerala specialties.
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Sundari Puttu
Praised for being fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, showing strong approval for both taste and preparation.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM to 2 AM |
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| Tuesday | 6 AM to 2 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM to 2 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM to 2 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM to 2 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM to 2 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM to 2 AM |
About Idukki Gold Restaurant
Idukki Gold Restaurant is a family restaurant in Abu Dhabi serving Kerala and South Indian cuisine. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic home-style flavors, especially biryani, appam, fish curry, and traditional curries. The restaurant is also noted for friendly service, a warm atmosphere, and affordable prices. It offers dine-in, delivery, takeout, and other service options, and it is popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Happy hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Frequently asked
What is Idukki Gold Restaurant known for?
It is best known for Kerala and South Indian dishes with homestyle flavor, especially biryani, appam, and fish curry. Reviews also repeatedly mention traditional curries and festive meals like Ramadan Athazam and onam sadhya, which are praised for tasting fresh and authentic.
What dishes are most recommended at Idukki Gold Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend biryani, appam, fish curry, idiappam, porotta, beef curry, fish polichathu, and chicken 65. The appam and idiappam are described as fresh and well prepared, while the biryani and curries are praised for rich Kerala flavors.
What is the atmosphere like at Idukki Gold Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, trendy, and even a bit upscale, with a homely feel and lively but manageable bustle. It seems to suit families, groups, tourists, and solo diners, and reviewers mention comfortable seating and a welcoming, attentive staff.
Is Idukki Gold Restaurant good value for money?
Yes, it is generally considered affordable, with a listed price range of AED 1 to 50. Reviewers say the food quality is consistent and the prices are reasonable for the portion size and the authentic Kerala meal experience.
What should I know about visiting during busy times?
The restaurant can get crowded, and the listing says there is usually a wait, so reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner. One review noted a Saturday around 2 PM rush that was handled well, with quick service and seating arranged without much delay.
Is parking available at Idukki Gold Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Valet parking is available.
Is Idukki Gold Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Idukki Gold Restaurant is good for kids.
