What to order at Taste of Kerala

The dish to know
Kerala biryani and nadan curries
Editor tip
Gulf News calls the portions generous and the prices gentle, and the same menu runs from idli and appam breakfasts to nadan lunches.
CuisineIndian
Price$
NeighborhoodAl Markaziyah
HoursThu-Tue 06:00-23:30, Wed 06:00-22:30
The dishKerala biryani and nadan curries
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