If you are in Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, restaurant Beypore Boat serves traditional south Indian (Kerala) cuisine. Located near Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre, Beypore Boat offers a dining experience that’s rooted in tradition, and elevated by presentation.
The Ambience
The restaurant Beypore Boat is a tribute to the shipbuilding heritage of Beypore, an old port town in Kerala in south India. The restaurant interiors echo a coastal charm with rustic wooden accents. There’s a welcoming vibe to it. It’s like stepping into a story that speaks through spices and flavors.
The Food
Let’s talk about the lunch we had there. We ordered Beef Biryani and Rasam Panipuri shots– a popular dish on their menu.
1. Kerala Biryani(Beef)-
The restaurant prepares and serves(on a banana leaf) Biryanis in traditional Kerala style. Beef biryani for us arrived hot. The perfectly cooked rice(aromatic Kaima rice native to Kerala) nestled tender beef (fully cooked) chunks. The biryani emitted unique aromas and flavors from Kerala spices/masalas. It comes with these sides(all made in Kerala style): cooling Raita, tangy Coconut Chutney and sweet-tangy Beetroot ‘Pachadi’(a curry).
You can enjoy the biryani plain, or by mixing with those side dishes for extra flavors. Each bite is a balance of heat and cool, spice and subtlety, tradition and innovation. The price of beef biryani here is only AED18.
2. Rasam Panipuri shots-
To make the meal more exciting, we ordered what our waiter suggested- Rasam Panipuri Shots. It’s a Kerala style twist on the beloved Indian street food- Panipuri. We have panipuris often, but hadn’t tried Rasam panipuris before.
This dish comes on a platter in a set of 5 shots. Each shot includes a tiny ball like puri(deep fried Indian bread) perched atop a shot glass filled with Rasam (a tangy soup popular in south India) instead of tamarind water in classic panipuris. The hollow puris come filled with garnishing Sev (fried noodles made of chickpea flour), red chutney and a hint of lime pickle.
A set of 5 shots costs AED 12.
How to have these?
Pour the rasam from a glass into a puri, and enjoy. Each bite is a burst of many different flavors in the mouth. The rasam adds a peppery kick. Also it promotes digestion, especially after big meals like Biryani. Even more, it’s funam-worthy!
Final Thoughts
Dining at Beypore Boat restaurant was a sensory journey to Kerala cuisine. From the aroma rich biryani to the zing of Rasam shots, every dish is carefully crafted. And with surprisingly wallet-friendly prices, this place offers indulgence plus value.
Whether you’re a die-hard biryani lover, or a curious foodie looking to explore south Indian cuisine, this Kerala restaurant in Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi delivers a memorable customer experience. So next time you’re in the area, drop anchor here, and let your taste buds set sail.
Looking for authentic south Indian (Kerala) food? Head to Beypore Boat. Set sail for flavor! 🚤🍴
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