Papaya Restaurant Review: The Best Seafood in Al Khor

If you’re searching for authentic seafood in Qatar, especially beyond the usual suspects in Doha, let me take you on a very real (and spicy) journey to Papaya Restaurant in Al Khor — a place that had us driving nearly an hour from Doha just for a plate of Sheri Pollichath.

Spoiler alert: the fish was 🔥. But not everything was a hit.

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🍴 Doha Foodies, Can We Decide Where to Eat Without a Fight?

Thursday night in Doha = the national ritual of food debates with friends. We group up, vent about work, traffic, and then the dreaded question arises:

❓ “So… from where do we eat tonight?”

After 45 minutes of indecision and one guy threatening to order Zinger from KFC again, someone suggested:

“Let’s go to Al Khor. Heard the seafood there slaps.”

And just like that, we were on Shamal Road, powered by hunger and curiosity.

🗳️ Poll #1:

🐟 Papaya Restaurant Al Khor – First Impressions

Located slightly off the main road in Al Khor, Papaya Restaurant doesn’t scream “fine dining,” but it has the essentials:
✅ Spacious family seating
✅ Easy parking (Doha, take notes)
✅ No waitlist or TikTokers in the corner

🗳️ Poll #2:

📍 How to Reach Papaya Restaurant Al Khor

📌 Location: Al Khor, Qatar (Near Al Khor Corniche)
🚗 Drive Time from Doha: Approx. 55 mins
📞 Pro Tip: Call ahead and pre-book your fish if you’re going on weekends.

🗳️ Poll #3:

🐠 What We Ordered: Seafood Overload in Qatar

If you’re visiting Papaya, don’t waste time with chicken. Go straight for the South Indian seafood dishes. Here’s what we tried (and what you should try too):

✅ Must-Try Dishes at Papaya Restaurant Al Khor

Sheri Pollichath – A 10/10 tear-inducing masterpiece
Sea Bass Grill – Rich Kerala-style flavor
Chemmeen Roast (Prawns) – Bold, fiery, and flavorful
Koonthal Roast (Squid) – Tender and packed with masala

🗳️ Poll #4:

⚠️ What to Skip

Chicken Curry – Bland and confusing
Appam, Porotta, Idiyappam, Kappa – Looked tired. Felt tired. Tasted meh.

🗳️ Poll #5:

💸 Papaya Restaurant Prices: Affordable Seafood in Qatar

🧾 Average meal for 2: QAR 30–50
✅ Great portions
✅ Good flavor-to-price ratio
❌ Avoid the chicken unless you want a food identity crisis

🗳️ Poll #6:

☕ Samavar Chai to End the Meal – A Must-Have

No kerala meal is complete without samavar tea, and Papaya delivered.
The chai was creamy, slightly sweet, with that nostalgic mallu touch.

🗳️ Poll #7:

🧼 Cleanliness & Toilet Check – Because Yes, It Matters

Let’s be honest — restaurant toilets in Qatar are a gamble.
At Papaya:

✅ Clean hand wash area
🚽 Okayish toilet with detergent vibes
🧻 Tissue present = instant 1-star upgrade

🗳️ Poll #8:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Is Papaya Family-Friendly?

Yes, and here’s why:

Big seating area
Quiet crowd
No DJ or weird ambience tricks
Safe for both toddlers and gossip-loving aunties

🗳️ Poll #9:

⭐ Final Verdict: Is Papaya Restaurant in Al Khor Worth It?

If you’re craving Kerala-style seafood in Qatar, Papaya Restaurant in Al Khor is absolutely worth the road trip. It’s not perfect, but it delivers where it counts: authentic flavor, spice, and affordability.

Skip the chicken. Focus on the fish.
Bring friends, share a few appams (emotionally), and drive back with full stomachs and semi-satisfied hearts.

🗳️ Poll #10:

💬 Share Your Experience at Papaya Restaurant Al Khor

Have you visited this spot? Did your fish arrive on time or come with an emotional side dish?
Drop your comments below 👇 — your review could save (or ruin) someone’s weekend food plans!

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Papaya Restaurant Review: The Best Seafood in Al Khor