Vegetable biryani
Vegetable biryani is described as fresh, flavorful and satisfying, with good taste and generous portions.
Al Naser Valley vegetarian Restaurant
Al Quoz
Al Naser Valley is a vegetarian-focused restaurant in Al Quoz serving Indian favourites alongside Chinese and fast-food options. Reviews particularly point to vegetable biryani, masala dosa, pani puri and economical vegetarian meals, though service can be inconsistent.
Reputation Score
3.1
★★★☆☆
249 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Dosa favourites
Pani puri and dosa are repeat orders for one reviewer, who says they are consistently a hit.
Vegetarian value
A reviewer highlights the wide vegetarian choice and economical pricing, making the menu accessible for a casual meal.
Leaf service
The vegetarian lunch is served on a plantain leaf with several side dishes, and reviewers say portions can be replenished on request.
Menu variety
Reviews mention Indian and Chinese food, plus burgers, sandwiches and fresh juices, so the menu goes beyond vegetarian staples.
Friendly service
Some diners report attentive, respectful and speedy servers, with one waiter described as especially attentive and friendly.
What to Eat at Al Naser Valley vegetarian Restaurant 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 Al Naser Valley vegetarian Restaurant, 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 Al Naser Valley vegetarian Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Biriyani parcel Net +1
“Visited after long days… bought one biriyani parcel… it was beyond my words. The taste was amazing and both quality and quantity were super. The biriyani was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Really satisfied with the service and overall experience. Highly recommended for biriyani lovers!”
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“Visited after long days… bought one biriyani parcel… it was beyond my words. The taste was amazing and both quality and quantity were super. The biriyani was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Really satisfied with the service and overall experience. Highly recommended for biriyani lovers!”May 2026
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Buttered chicken Net +1
“We tried nilagang baka and buttered chicken with chapati for dinner. The nilaga was nice as it was not too salty but there was less meat and more soup. Buttered chicken was a little dry but was still good withe the moist chapati.”
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“We tried nilagang baka and buttered chicken with chapati for dinner. The nilaga was nice as it was not too salty but there was less meat and more soup. Buttered chicken was a little dry but was still good withe the moist chapati.”August 2023
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Dosa Net +1
“We always come here for two things: pani puri & dosa. And they’re always a hit.”
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“We always come here for two things: pani puri & dosa. And they’re always a hit.”September 2024
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Kerala mutton biryani Net +1
“The Chinese dishes were delightful, and the Kerala mutton biryani was simply scrumptious.”
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“The Chinese dishes were delightful, and the Kerala mutton biryani was simply scrumptious.”July 2023
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Nilagang baka Net +1
“We tried nilagang baka and buttered chicken with chapati for dinner. The nilaga was nice as it was not too salty but there was less meat and more soup.”
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“We tried nilagang baka and buttered chicken with chapati for dinner. The nilaga was nice as it was not too salty but there was less meat and more soup.”August 2023
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Pani puri Net +1
“We always come here for two things: pani puri & dosa. And they’re always a hit.”
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“We always come here for two things: pani puri & dosa. And they’re always a hit.”September 2024
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Paratha Net +1
“Other food like biriyani, samosa, paratha is better but veg pulao really very bad.. So avoid eat pulao here other items really good,,”
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“Other food like biriyani, samosa, paratha is better but veg pulao really very bad.. So avoid eat pulao here other items really good,,”March 2025
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Samosa Net +1
“Other food like biriyani, samosa, paratha is better but veg pulao really very bad.. So avoid eat pulao here other items really good,,”
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“Other food like biriyani, samosa, paratha is better but veg pulao really very bad.. So avoid eat pulao here other items really good,,”March 2025
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Urud dal vada Net +1
“They many varieties of sweets And snacks especially North Indian style of snacks.I had masala Dosa and Urud dal vada which was very tasty and satisfying.”
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“They many varieties of sweets And snacks especially North Indian style of snacks.I had masala Dosa and Urud dal vada which was very tasty and satisfying.”December 2019
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Vegetable biriyani Net +1
“I order vegetable biriyani, amazing taste , i suggest one of best vegetarian hotel, all staffs are very kind”
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“I order vegetable biriyani, amazing taste , i suggest one of best vegetarian hotel, all staffs are very kind”October 2024
Honorable mentions (3)
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Vegetarian lunch Net +1
“If you are around Al Quoz and want to have the best vegetarian lunch, pls visit this restaurant in Al Quoz Mall. The food is served in Plantain Leaf with many side dishes . You can ask as many time as you want and they serve with smile . Tasty Food. Value for Money. The servers are very attentive. Wishing them the best.”
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“If you are around Al Quoz and want to have the best vegetarian lunch, pls visit this restaurant in Al Quoz Mall. The food is served in Plantain Leaf with many side dishes . You can ask as many time as you want and they serve with smile . Tasty Food. Value for Money. The servers are very attentive. Wishing them the best.”March 2024
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Chapati Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We tried nilagang baka and buttered chicken with chapati for dinner. The nilaga was nice as it was not too salty but there was less meat and more soup. Buttered chicken was a little dry but was still good withe the moist chapati.”
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“We tried nilagang baka and buttered chicken with chapati for dinner. The nilaga was nice as it was not too salty but there was less meat and more soup. Buttered chicken was a little dry but was still good withe the moist chapati.”August 2023
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Masala dosa Net 0
Mixed feedback
“They many varieties of sweets And snacks especially North Indian style of snacks.I had masala Dosa and Urud dal vada which was very tasty and satisfying.”
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“They many varieties of sweets And snacks especially North Indian style of snacks.I had masala Dosa and Urud dal vada which was very tasty and satisfying.”December 2019
What to Avoid (6)
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Flafill Net −1
“I have ordered a shawarma & flafill from here today. The food arrive after 45 min, while this is 2.1 Km from my office. I wasn't expecting such a shawarma, rather I would not even call it shawarma. Flafill was too much oily and everything inside flafill was not meshed.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I have ordered a shawarma & flafill from here today. The food arrive after 45 min, while this is 2.1 Km from my office. I wasn't expecting such a shawarma, rather I would not even call it shawarma. Flafill was too much oily and everything inside flafill was not meshed.”July 2023
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Mutton masala Net −1
“Very poor I paid for nothing. I didn't eat even when the waiter charged the first order which was mutton masala it was nasty and when I asked to change to something else he recommended chicken but this one also was worse. It tasted like it wad cooked in drainage.”
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“Very poor I paid for nothing. I didn't eat even when the waiter charged the first order which was mutton masala it was nasty and when I asked to change to something else he recommended chicken but this one also was worse. It tasted like it wad cooked in drainage.”February 2021
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North indian thali Net −1
“In the lunch I eat here North Indian Thali not even 1 veg is northern all curry are sweet and chapati is also not good”
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“In the lunch I eat here North Indian Thali not even 1 veg is northern all curry are sweet and chapati is also not good”May 2024
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Parota Net −1
“I had ordered parota and it was cold when served . And the servers are with attitude and they are not suitable for servers . Should ban such restaurants behaving badly with customers.”
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“I had ordered parota and it was cold when served . And the servers are with attitude and they are not suitable for servers . Should ban such restaurants behaving badly with customers.”April 2022
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Uthappam Net −1
“Worst ever experience yesterday we went for dinner we ordered uthappam they serve fully burned uthappam and veg puleo no salt nothing it's like white rice , we didn't had we just leave the food and sitting chair is not Good , no AC , I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone.”
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“Worst ever experience yesterday we went for dinner we ordered uthappam they serve fully burned uthappam and veg puleo no salt nothing it's like white rice , we didn't had we just leave the food and sitting chair is not Good , no AC , I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone.”July 2021
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Shawarma Net −3
“🔴The worst restruant I have ever been to they ignore people and show attitude towads thier customers, when I ordered a shawarma it was not filled with chicken and all they put was lettuce and some sauces, when I called the watier to tell about the shawarma they ignored me and left.”
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“🔴The worst restruant I have ever been to they ignore people and show attitude towads thier customers, when I ordered a shawarma it was not filled with chicken and all they put was lettuce and some sauces, when I called the watier to tell about the shawarma they ignored me and left.”November 2022
“Please Don't eat shawarma here.0 star for shawarma.waste of money.”January 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. For delivery, build in a large buffer or choose another option when timing matters; one order took two hours and was cancelled.
Check parking. If driving, allow extra time to locate parking inside Al Qouz Mall, which one reviewer found extremely difficult.
Skip pulao. Avoid the veg pulao if choosing from the vegetarian rice dishes; one reviewer preferred the biryani, samosa and paratha instead.
Confirm orders. Repeat your order and check the bill before paying: customers have reported wrong dishes and difficulty arranging separate bills.
Check temperature. When ordering dosa or takeaway, confirm it is freshly prepared and hot before accepting it, as cold masala dosa was reported.
Plan the visit
Practical details
17B St
Al Qouz Ind.third - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Multiple reviews describe waits of one to three hours, including orders that were cancelled or never arrived.
Rude service
Several customers report dismissive or rude interactions with waiters, cashiers, managers and delivery staff.
Cold dishes
Masala dosa, parota and delivered meals have been reported cold, including after customers specifically requested fresh food.
Parking difficulty
One review says parking is extremely difficult because the restaurant is inside Al Qouz Mall.
Cleanliness concerns
A customer reported poor hygiene and an unclean setting, while another said the restaurant was too hot inside.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
13 dirhams
Shawarma
“I took Shawarma from here for 13 dirhams and I gave my debit card at the counter for the patent then the counter guy deducted 13 and 22 total 35 dirhams which I found out later when I checked the application”Google review · December 2024
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The Bottom Line
Al Naser Valley is a vegetarian-focused restaurant in Al Quoz with a broad Indian menu and some Chinese and fast-food choices. People come for vegetable biryani, masala dosa, pani puri and economical vegetarian meals. One diner also praised a plantain-leaf lunch with several side dishes and refills available on request.
The food record is mixed but specific. Vegetable biryani has been called fresh, flavorful and generous, while another reviewer preferred the biryani, samosa and paratha but advised avoiding the veg pulao. Masala dosa and pani puri have loyal fans, although a customer recently received a cold dosa after asking for it fresh.
The menu also includes North Indian thali, fresh juices and non-vegetarian dishes mentioned in older reviews. Service is the main reason to be cautious. Some diners describe friendly, attentive and speedy servers, but others report rude responses, incorrect orders, cold food and poor handling of complaints.
Delivery appears especially unpredictable: reviews describe waits of 45 minutes to three hours, unanswered calls and cancelled orders. If you visit, dining in may be easier to manage than ordering when you are short on time. Drivers should also plan carefully, as parking inside Al Qouz Mall has been described as extremely difficult.