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This was my second visit to the restaurant, and unfortunately, the experience was consistently disappointing. Upon arriving for the fish curry meals, I encountered a long queue. Despite being told a 20-minute wait, the actual wait time extended beyond that. It took 40-45 mins to get it. Once seated, the service remained sluggish – from waiting for plates to a delay in getting rice.

Surprisingly, when inquired about the fish curry, I was informed only veg curry was available. After insisting on the fish curry, I received a mere spoonful with no fish. Food was served on a plate instead of the usual banana leaf. The side dishes were disappointing. My friend tried the veg curry, which was awful. I received only one spoonful of fish curry, as seen in the picture. The staff seemed more focused on large groups, leaving individual/ small group customers neglected.

Sadly, this isn't an isolated incident; the table next to us shared our frustration and left without eating. It's disheartening to experience such consistently poor service. I can't recommend this restaurant to others due to the zero regard for customers' time and the overall lackluster experience.

I recently tried the special lunch meals at this place and unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. Their Special lunch meals is a scam. It is just normal lunch with 2 spoon of paal kappa. The Paal Kappa was the worst I've ever had, making the special meals feel like a bit of a letdown. The overall quality of the meals was average, and you can find similar ones elsewhere for a better value. We were forced ourselves to buy addons to elevate the overall experience. The King fish and ayala fry were exceptional, offering a delightful burst of flavors. The unique addition of sprouted green gram with the beef fry was appreciated. The manthal fry was cold and flat.

The environment was pleasant with ample tables and minimal wait time. However, the staff was disappointing, especially the waiter who lacked interest and professionalism. We had to prompt him to serve everyone, and he seemed unresponsive to our requests.

In conclusion, the experience was average, and I wouldn't recommend this place specifically for meals. Consider exploring other options for a more satisfying dining experience.

This restaurant is a real treat for seafood enthusiasts, especially if you have a hankering for Kerala-inspired flavors. I had the pleasure of trying a couple of dishes:

Crab Tawa: This was the highlight of my visit. The perfect blend of spicy masala and crab made it exceptional. Despite the crab having less flesh, the masala balanced the flavors beautifully. I highly recommend pairing it with Ari Dosa.

Dhe Fish Signature Prawns Curry: This prawns curry is rich with mango and coconut milk, making it the best I’ve had in the UAE. The half portion comes with four jumbo-sized prawns, and it’s worth it.

Spicy Corn: Usually served with their Seafood Bucket dish, this corn dipped in a spicy masala is a delightful addition. While it was just okay for me, my friend loved it.

Mussels Fry: Unfortunately, the Jumbo mussels fry didn’t meet expectations. It lacked the flavor of mussels and masala and arrived cold and flat. I wouldn’t recommend this dish.

Mint Mojito: Mojitos are usually foolproof, but here, they missed the mark. It lacked fizz and had an excess of sugar.

Environment: The restaurant is fully crowded and all seats are filled. They arranged tables so closely with hardly any space between tables.

Service: Their ability to maintain composure in such a bustling environment was impressive. The staff were cool.

Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for its delicious seafood offerings, though be prepared for a bustling atmosphere on weekends.