Vegetarian range
A strong choice for vegetarian diners, with many Jain options and food spanning Arabic, North Indian and Italian styles.
AMBA RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ L.L.C
Deira
AMBA is a multi-cuisine vegetarian restaurant and café in Deira, with Indian, Arabic and Italian choices. Reviews highlight its vegetarian Arabic dishes, including hummus with pita, alongside generous portions and a calm, welcoming setting.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
461 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Arabic dishes
The vegetarian Arabic food is a standout, with reviewers praising the local flavour and creamy hummus served with warm flatbread.
Generous portions
Several reviews describe hearty portions and good value, including one diner who said the servings were too large to finish.
Breakfast value
A breakfast combo was reported at 15 AED, and reviewers also mention Indian breakfast favourites such as poha and puri bhaji.
Friendly service
Reviews consistently describe attentive, patient service, including staff who explain unfamiliar dishes and suggest suitable choices.
Relaxed setting
The interior is described as cozy, peaceful and welcoming for both family meals and time with friends.
Gold Souq stop
The restaurant is close to Gold Souq, making it a convenient meal stop for visitors exploring the Deira area.
Takeaway care
Takeaway orders were reported as fresh, flavourful, well-packaged and satisfying in portion size.
What to Eat at AMBA RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ L.L.C 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 AMBA RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ L.L.C, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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.
These items at AMBA RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ L.L.C got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Kashmiri pocket Net +2
“Must try Kashmiri pocket, juices are so fresh & natural .!!”
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“Must try Kashmiri pocket, juices are so fresh & natural .!!”February 2026
“Recently came with friends.. we ordered for pizza ..it' was top yummy ...but we tried kashmir pocket on staff recommendation....we really enjoyed ... staff gave good service...we will visit again and recommend to my friends must visit here”May 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Biryani Net +1
“As Sri Lankans we are always eating non-veg foods. But today we try vegetarian. And the food was amazing very tasty. we try biryani, Naan and some gravy with paneer. How ever the experience that we got is more than we thought. Brother who served us also from our motherland and thats a great help for us. He served us friendly activly. So thank you very much for your service and your tasty foods. 10/10 for everything Good luck Love from Sri Lanka🇱🇰🫶”
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“As Sri Lankans we are always eating non-veg foods. But today we try vegetarian. And the food was amazing very tasty. we try biryani, Naan and some gravy with paneer. How ever the experience that we got is more than we thought. Brother who served us also from our motherland and thats a great help for us. He served us friendly activly. So thank you very much for your service and your tasty foods. 10/10 for everything Good luck Love from Sri Lanka🇱🇰🫶”December 2025
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Cheesy maggie Net +1
“We ordered Cheesy Maggie, Paneer Khurchan, Jeera Rice, Dal Tadka, Garlic Naan, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”
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“We ordered Cheesy Maggie, Paneer Khurchan, Jeera Rice, Dal Tadka, Garlic Naan, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”December 2025
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Dal tadka Net +1
“We ordered Cheesy Maggie, Paneer Khurchan, Jeera Rice, Dal Tadka, Garlic Naan, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”
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“We ordered Cheesy Maggie, Paneer Khurchan, Jeera Rice, Dal Tadka, Garlic Naan, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”December 2025
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Dhaba dal Net +1
“The Dhaba Dal was also marvellous.”
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“The Dhaba Dal was also marvellous.”July 2024
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Dhal khichadi Net +1
“Dhal Khichadi and Hummus are my personal favorites — so comforting and tasty! And of course, their juices are refreshing and top-notch.”
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“Dhal Khichadi and Hummus are my personal favorites — so comforting and tasty! And of course, their juices are refreshing and top-notch.”December 2025
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Garlic naan Net +1
“We ordered Cheesy Maggie, Paneer Khurchan, Jeera Rice, Dal Tadka, Garlic Naan, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”
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“We ordered Cheesy Maggie, Paneer Khurchan, Jeera Rice, Dal Tadka, Garlic Naan, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”December 2025
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Gravy with paneer Net +1
“As Sri Lankans we are always eating non-veg foods. But today we try vegetarian. And the food was amazing very tasty. we try biryani, Naan and some gravy with paneer. How ever the experience that we got is more than we thought. Brother who served us also from our motherland and thats a great help for us. He served us friendly activly. So thank you very much for your service and your tasty foods. 10/10 for everything Good luck Love from Sri Lanka🇱🇰🫶”
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Review excerpts
“As Sri Lankans we are always eating non-veg foods. But today we try vegetarian. And the food was amazing very tasty. we try biryani, Naan and some gravy with paneer. How ever the experience that we got is more than we thought. Brother who served us also from our motherland and thats a great help for us. He served us friendly activly. So thank you very much for your service and your tasty foods. 10/10 for everything Good luck Love from Sri Lanka🇱🇰🫶”December 2025
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Hummus khaboos Net +1
“Try hummus khaboos. It's best and delicious.”
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“Try hummus khaboos. It's best and delicious.”May 2026
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Hummus with pita Net +1
“I also tried their Hummus with Pita, and it was unexpectedly delicious — a great fusion touch.”
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“I also tried their Hummus with Pita, and it was unexpectedly delicious — a great fusion touch.”July 2025
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Indian thali Net +1
“The Indian thali is amazing, full of flavor and variety, and honestly one of the best I’ve had here.”
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“The Indian thali is amazing, full of flavor and variety, and honestly one of the best I’ve had here.”July 2025
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Jeera rice Net +1
“We ordered Cheesy Maggie, Paneer Khurchan, Jeera Rice, Dal Tadka, Garlic Naan, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”
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“We ordered Cheesy Maggie, Paneer Khurchan, Jeera Rice, Dal Tadka, Garlic Naan, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”December 2025
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Naan Net +1
“As Sri Lankans we are always eating non-veg foods. But today we try vegetarian. And the food was amazing very tasty. we try biryani, Naan and some gravy with paneer. How ever the experience that we got is more than we thought. Brother who served us also from our motherland and thats a great help for us. He served us friendly activly. So thank you very much for your service and your tasty foods. 10/10 for everything Good luck Love from Sri Lanka🇱🇰🫶”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“As Sri Lankans we are always eating non-veg foods. But today we try vegetarian. And the food was amazing very tasty. we try biryani, Naan and some gravy with paneer. How ever the experience that we got is more than we thought. Brother who served us also from our motherland and thats a great help for us. He served us friendly activly. So thank you very much for your service and your tasty foods. 10/10 for everything Good luck Love from Sri Lanka🇱🇰🫶”December 2025
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Paneer khurchan Net +1
“We ordered Cheesy Maggie, Paneer Khurchan, Jeera Rice, Dal Tadka, Garlic Naan, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”
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“We ordered Cheesy Maggie, Paneer Khurchan, Jeera Rice, Dal Tadka, Garlic Naan, and everything tasted fresh and delicious.”December 2025
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Pizza Net +1
“Recently came with friends.. we ordered for pizza ..it' was top yummy ...but we tried kashmir pocket on staff recommendation....we really enjoyed ... staff gave good service...we will visit again and recommend to my friends must visit here”
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“Recently came with friends.. we ordered for pizza ..it' was top yummy ...but we tried kashmir pocket on staff recommendation....we really enjoyed ... staff gave good service...we will visit again and recommend to my friends must visit here”May 2026
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Vegan indian breakfast Net +1
“Our first vegan Indian Breakfast. Absolutely amazing and tasty.”
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“Our first vegan Indian Breakfast. Absolutely amazing and tasty.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try hummus. Order hummus with khaboos or pita: reviews repeatedly single it out, including one calling hummus khaboos especially delicious.
Consider breakfast. For a low-cost morning meal, look for the reported 15 AED breakfast combo; poha and puri bhaji are also mentioned.
Ask recommendations. If the menu feels unfamiliar, ask the team for guidance: diners say staff patiently explained dishes and recommended options matching their tastes.
Check extras. Before adding chutney or raita, confirm whether it costs extra, as one review reports separate charges for these additions.
Save room. Portions can be substantial, so consider sharing or ordering cautiously if you are trying several dishes.
Try Kashmiri pocket. The Kashmiri pocket is a useful staff-recommended choice: one group ordered it on recommendation and enjoyed it alongside pizza.
Plan the visit
Practical details
HKH Hotel - 110 Al Khor St
Al Daghaya - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Extra charges
One review says add-ons such as pudina chutney or raita are charged separately, so check the cost before ordering extras.
Washroom upkeep
A reviewer liked the food and ambience but specifically said the washroom needs improvement.
Some pricing
One diner found a few items, particularly from the rotis section, somewhat expensive despite considering the meal worthwhile.
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The Bottom Line
AMBA is a vegetarian multi-cuisine restaurant and café in Deira, useful when your group wants Indian food but not only Indian food. The reviews point to several dishes worth considering: vegetarian Arabic food, hummus with pita, Indian thali and Kashmiri pocket. Jain diners also have plenty of options, while vegan Indian breakfast has received a strong mention.
Portions are a recurring strength. One diner described them as generous and good value, while another said the hearty servings were so large they could not finish. Breakfast is worth checking too: a review mentions a 15 AED breakfast combo, with poha and puri bhaji also recommended.
Fresh juices, chats, Dhal Khichadi and paneer dishes appear among other customer favourites. The setting is generally described as clean, cozy, peaceful and family-friendly, with attentive staff who explain unfamiliar dishes and offer recommendations. Its location near the Gold Souq makes it a practical Deira stop after shopping or sightseeing, and takeaway packaging has also been praised.
There are a couple of small cautions. One reviewer reported separate charges for extras such as pudina chutney and raita, and found some roti items expensive. The same review criticised the washroom, so check add-on prices and keep expectations modest on that point.