This tiny Kerala restaurant serves some of the spiciest South Indian food in Dubai. Their fish curry will challenge even experienced spice eaters — Ask for medium heat unless you're absolutely confident.

The banana leaf meals are authentic and cheap around 25 AED, but seriously respect the spice levels. They don't water anything down for tourists. The sambar is perfect though.

Cash only. No AC, just fans, which adds to the authentic street food vibe.