Good value
Several diners describe the food as cheaply priced, with generous portions and thalis that work well for a budget meal.
800Thali
Jumeirah Lake Towers
800Thali is an Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers serving veg and non-veg, home-style dishes. Reviews make the thalis, chicken biryani, curries and low-cost chai stand out, although food consistency and service can vary noticeably.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
200 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Thali variety
The thalis can include a broad daily mix of dishes; one regular specifically praised their variety.
Biryani
Chicken biryani is described as tasty, with quick service noted alongside the order.
Budget chai
Karak tea at 1 AED is a recurring draw, especially for people living nearby in JLT.
Home-style dishes
The home-style chicken gravy, mutton biryani and North Indian dishes have received specific praise for flavour.
Millet option
Jowar roti with vegetable sabjee gives diners a traditional millet-based choice beyond the usual restaurant staples.
What to Eat at 800Thali How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For 800Thali, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of 800Thali, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Aloo samosa Net +1
“Their aloo samosa is very delicious.”
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“Their aloo samosa is very delicious.”July 2022
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Bbq platter Net +1
“The bbq platter was good too.”
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“The bbq platter was good too.”July 2020
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Bringle curry Net +1
“800 thali, I am always hungry and I love to try new foods, this time I wanted to try some homemade kinda food. and you guys made me happy, especially I like the Bringle curry and the pulka, mix vegetable curry no comments it was good, I wasn't happy with a salad it was :(. overall it is good. and thanks to Ganesh & zomato who delivered my food before the time. :)”
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“800 thali, I am always hungry and I love to try new foods, this time I wanted to try some homemade kinda food. and you guys made me happy, especially I like the Bringle curry and the pulka, mix vegetable curry no comments it was good, I wasn't happy with a salad it was :(. overall it is good. and thanks to Ganesh & zomato who delivered my food before the time. :)”July 2022
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Burnt garlic noodles Net +1
“Really like it's food. We have tried samosa, chai, paneer roll , burnt garlic noodles , chilli paneer. All this are good.”
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“Really like it's food. We have tried samosa, chai, paneer roll , burnt garlic noodles , chilli paneer. All this are good.”January 2021
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Chicken biriyani Net +1
“I have tried chicken Biriyani mostly. As it felt like having a nice biryani. Nice and quick service”
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“I have tried chicken Biriyani mostly. As it felt like having a nice biryani. Nice and quick service”February 2025
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Chicken home style curry Net +1
“We tried their non veg mix platter , chicken home style curry & mutton biryani and some Naan. Home style Chicken Gravy was cooked in home style and really taste amazing.”
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“We tried their non veg mix platter , chicken home style curry & mutton biryani and some Naan. Home style Chicken Gravy was cooked in home style and really taste amazing.”October 2020
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Chicken tikka masala Net +1
“Chicken tikka masala, rampuri paratha and tandoori chicken are a must try.”
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“Chicken tikka masala, rampuri paratha and tandoori chicken are a must try.”October 2017
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Chilli paneer Net +1
“Really like it's food. We have tried samosa, chai, paneer roll , burnt garlic noodles , chilli paneer. All this are good.”
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“Really like it's food. We have tried samosa, chai, paneer roll , burnt garlic noodles , chilli paneer. All this are good.”January 2021
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Fish tikka Net +1
“Fish Tikka was incredible - really great balance of spice and being able to enjoy the flavor of the fish.”
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“Fish Tikka was incredible - really great balance of spice and being able to enjoy the flavor of the fish.”March 2022
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Homemade chicken curry Net +1
“there sarson ka saag/palak Chicken/Homemade chicken curry is really nice...and is very cost effective.”
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Review excerpts
“there sarson ka saag/palak Chicken/Homemade chicken curry is really nice...and is very cost effective.”July 2018
Honorable mentions (12)
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Mix vegetable curry Net +1
“800 thali, I am always hungry and I love to try new foods, this time I wanted to try some homemade kinda food. and you guys made me happy, especially I like the Bringle curry and the pulka, mix vegetable curry no comments it was good, I wasn't happy with a salad it was :(. overall it is good. and thanks to Ganesh & zomato who delivered my food before the time. :)”
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Review excerpts
“800 thali, I am always hungry and I love to try new foods, this time I wanted to try some homemade kinda food. and you guys made me happy, especially I like the Bringle curry and the pulka, mix vegetable curry no comments it was good, I wasn't happy with a salad it was :(. overall it is good. and thanks to Ganesh & zomato who delivered my food before the time. :)”July 2022
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North indian non veg thali Net +1
“Tried their North Indian non veg thali today in dinner. Priced at 23 AED its a very cost effective option in JLT area plus the taste you get it really good too.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried their North Indian non veg thali today in dinner. Priced at 23 AED its a very cost effective option in JLT area plus the taste you get it really good too.”July 2022
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Paani puri Net +1
“Had their paani puri today, it was very good but I would like having more gol gappas in the plate.”
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Review excerpts
“Had their paani puri today, it was very good but I would like having more gol gappas in the plate.”July 2020
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Paneer roll Net +1
“Really like it's food. We have tried samosa, chai, paneer roll , burnt garlic noodles , chilli paneer. All this are good.”
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Review excerpts
“Really like it's food. We have tried samosa, chai, paneer roll , burnt garlic noodles , chilli paneer. All this are good.”January 2021
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Pulka Net +1
“800 thali, I am always hungry and I love to try new foods, this time I wanted to try some homemade kinda food. and you guys made me happy, especially I like the Bringle curry and the pulka, mix vegetable curry no comments it was good, I wasn't happy with a salad it was :(. overall it is good. and thanks to Ganesh & zomato who delivered my food before the time. :)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“800 thali, I am always hungry and I love to try new foods, this time I wanted to try some homemade kinda food. and you guys made me happy, especially I like the Bringle curry and the pulka, mix vegetable curry no comments it was good, I wasn't happy with a salad it was :(. overall it is good. and thanks to Ganesh & zomato who delivered my food before the time. :)”July 2022
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Rampuri paratha Net +1
“Chicken tikka masala, rampuri paratha and tandoori chicken are a must try.”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken tikka masala, rampuri paratha and tandoori chicken are a must try.”October 2017
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Samosa chat Net +1
“Ordered from them multiple times. Love their samosa chaat, its flavour and quantity is amazing.”
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“Ordered from them multiple times. Love their samosa chaat, its flavour and quantity is amazing.”July 2020
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Tandoori chicken Net +1
“Chicken tikka masala, rampuri paratha and tandoori chicken are a must try.”
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“Chicken tikka masala, rampuri paratha and tandoori chicken are a must try.”October 2017
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Veg biryani Net +1
“veg biryani was really tasty of this restaurant would like to recommend them to everyone”
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“veg biryani was really tasty of this restaurant would like to recommend them to everyone”January 2020
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Veg thali Net +1
“I ordered veg Thali which had Home style taste. Good to visit once.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered veg Thali which had Home style taste. Good to visit once.”March 2021
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Zafrani kheer Net +1
“Try Zafrani kheer.”
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Review excerpts
“Try Zafrani kheer.”October 2017
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Palak patties Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“1/2 star for the palak patties, which tasted like home made. Though, deprived of any spice.”
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Drinks 3
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Chai Net +1
“Really like it's food. We have tried samosa, chai, paneer roll , burnt garlic noodles , chilli paneer. All this are good.”
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Review excerpts
“Really like it's food. We have tried samosa, chai, paneer roll , burnt garlic noodles , chilli paneer. All this are good.”January 2021
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Kadak tea Net +1
“Great kadak TEA @1 AED and samosa @2 AED unbeatable price and taste in entire Dubai”
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Review excerpts
“Great kadak TEA @1 AED and samosa @2 AED unbeatable price and taste in entire Dubai”July 2022
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Karak Net +1
“Its my go to place for a hot cup of karak at 1aed which is a rarity in JLT.”
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Review excerpts
“Its my go to place for a hot cup of karak at 1aed which is a rarity in JLT.”July 2022
What to Avoid (14)
Food 14
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Chapati Net −1
“The papad was much softer than the chapati.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The papad was much softer than the chapati.”October 2020
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Chicken tikka and rice combo Net −1
“I ordered some chicken tikka and rice combo, there was like 3 tiny pieces of chicken and a side of curry. this place gave me diarrhea. I didn't eat anything else so I know 100% it was this disgusting place.”
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“I ordered some chicken tikka and rice combo, there was like 3 tiny pieces of chicken and a side of curry. this place gave me diarrhea. I didn't eat anything else so I know 100% it was this disgusting place.”January 2020
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Chole bature Net −1
“Ordered Chole Bature. It was definitely the worst chole bature I’ve had. The chole was floating in oil, the bature was also extremely oily and very “rubbery.” They served the chole bature without onions or lime, so service very poor too.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Chole Bature. It was definitely the worst chole bature I’ve had. The chole was floating in oil, the bature was also extremely oily and very “rubbery.” They served the chole bature without onions or lime, so service very poor too.”April 2023
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Dal khichdi Net −1
“We have ordered Veg North Indian thali, Dal khichdi and Hara bhara kabab. Food taste was worst and quality was too poor to eat.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We have ordered Veg North Indian thali, Dal khichdi and Hara bhara kabab. Food taste was worst and quality was too poor to eat.”September 2020
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Dhal makhani Net −1
“Completely disappointed, particularly North India Maharaja Thali and Dhal makhani, Quality not good and too much rise and look like they not care about customer”
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“Completely disappointed, particularly North India Maharaja Thali and Dhal makhani, Quality not good and too much rise and look like they not care about customer”August 2020
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Egg curry Net −1
“We always used to order Egg Curry but this time it was horrible and full of oil. Half of the box is full of oil and without any gravy.. I will not order any more.. Pity.. Such a good restaurant has gone rogue.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We always used to order Egg Curry but this time it was horrible and full of oil. Half of the box is full of oil and without any gravy.. I will not order any more.. Pity.. Such a good restaurant has gone rogue.”December 2024
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Hara bhara kabab Net −1
“We have ordered Veg North Indian thali, Dal khichdi and Hara bhara kabab. Food taste was worst and quality was too poor to eat.”
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“We have ordered Veg North Indian thali, Dal khichdi and Hara bhara kabab. Food taste was worst and quality was too poor to eat.”September 2020
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Maharaja thali Net −1
“One of the worst thali experience so far. The name is 800 thali but what they sent was carrot subji and watery kadhi in Maharaja thali imagine..they sent half cooked roties, too much of rice and less than half spoon dal..samosas were smelling like oil cooked since ages.”
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Critical review excerpts
“One of the worst thali experience so far. The name is 800 thali but what they sent was carrot subji and watery kadhi in Maharaja thali imagine..they sent half cooked roties, too much of rice and less than half spoon dal..samosas were smelling like oil cooked since ages.”October 2023
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Non-vegetarian thaali Net −1
“The sweet in the non-vegetarian thaali, was eaten with only a bite-sized portion left.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The sweet in the non-vegetarian thaali, was eaten with only a bite-sized portion left.”February 2020
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North india maharaja thali Net −1
“Completely disappointed, particularly North India Maharaja Thali and Dhal makhani, Quality not good and too much rise and look like they not care about customer”
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Critical review excerpts
“Completely disappointed, particularly North India Maharaja Thali and Dhal makhani, Quality not good and too much rise and look like they not care about customer”August 2020
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Papad Net −1
“The papad was much softer than the chapati.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The papad was much softer than the chapati.”October 2020
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Semolina halwa Net −1
“The sweet was semolina halwa, which is very economical and commonly available. Yet, they had to send something so cheap. Yet so, they should take extra precautions.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The sweet was semolina halwa, which is very economical and commonly available. Yet, they had to send something so cheap. Yet so, they should take extra precautions.”February 2020
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Veg north indian thali Net −1
“We have ordered Veg North Indian thali, Dal khichdi and Hara bhara kabab. Food taste was worst and quality was too poor to eat.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We have ordered Veg North Indian thali, Dal khichdi and Hara bhara kabab. Food taste was worst and quality was too poor to eat.”September 2020
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Veg seekh kebab Net −1
“Though didn't like veg seekh Kebab.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Though didn't like veg seekh Kebab.”January 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Request mild. If you do not tolerate heat well, ask for reduced spice when ordering chaat or other spicy dishes.
Allow time. Build in extra time for dine-in orders; one visit involved a wait of more than 30 minutes despite a reservation.
Check changes. Confirm any cooking instructions before paying, since a customer reported receiving the standard preparation without notice.
Inspect order. Check that every item is present on delivery, as one customer reported missing dishes and difficulty reaching the restaurant.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Cluster B
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Service delays
Multiple diners report long waits, including more than 30 minutes after reserving outdoor dining and 40 minutes for a simple order.
Food inconsistency
Quality varies sharply: reports range from delicious meals to overly salty, oily, tasteless or undercooked food.
Hygiene concerns
Reviews mention a bug in curry, unclean plates and concerns about food-handling practices.
Order problems
Some customers say cooking instructions were ignored, items were missing and the restaurant did not answer follow-up calls.
Small interior
The dine-in space is described as small and basic, with limited seating and no hand-wash facility reported by one diner.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
1 AED
kadak TEA
“Great kadak TEA @1 AED and samosa @2 AED unbeatable price and taste in entire Dubai”Google review · July 2022
2 AED
samosa
“Great kadak TEA @1 AED and samosa @2 AED unbeatable price and taste in entire Dubai”Google review · July 2022
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LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
800Thali is a casual Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers where the strongest case is affordable, home-style food rather than a polished dine-in experience. You can order thalis, chicken biryani, curries, chaat and tandoori dishes; reviews also point to jowar roti with vegetable sabjee for a millet-based option. Value is the clearest attraction.
A North Indian non-veg thali was reported at 23 AED, while karak tea and samosa were mentioned at 1 AED and 2 AED respectively. Diners have praised the chicken biryani, home-style chicken gravy, mutton biryani, fish tikka and samosa chaat, although not every dish lands well. The main caution is inconsistency.
Recent reviews describe oily egg curry, an overly salty wrong order and poor responses when problems were raised. Older reviews also mention a bug in curry, unclean plates and food-safety concerns. Service can be slow: one table waited over half an hour, and another left after 20 minutes without anyone taking the order.
For a first visit, ask for low spice if needed, confirm special cooking requests, and check delivery bags before the courier leaves. The small, basic interior may suit a quick meal, but takeaway or delivery has often been the more practical choice.