Dosa Variety
Dosa is a standout, with reviewers mentioning crisp masala, paper, Mysore, onion rava and unusual giant styles.
Aryaas Gourmet Veg
Bur Dubai
Aryaas Gourmet Veg is a vegetarian restaurant in Bur Dubai known for South Indian breakfast, especially dosa, idli, vada and filter coffee. It is near Burjuman Metro, with a broad menu that also includes North Indian and Indo-Chinese vegetarian dishes.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
1,589 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chutneys
Breakfast dishes come with a notably broad chutney selection; one reviewer counted around five or six varieties.
Filter Coffee
Filter coffee is one of the safest bets here, repeatedly praised alongside breakfast and specifically noted at 7 dhs.
Metro Access
The Burjuman location is convenient for public transport, with reviewers placing it close to the metro station.
Friendly Team
Several diners describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, including service delivered with a smile.
What to Eat at Aryaas Gourmet Veg 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 Aryaas Gourmet Veg, 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 Aryaas Gourmet Veg, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 6
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Mini tiffin Net +5
“They have mini tifin set which is amazing. Only one suggestion don't use baking soda.”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They have mini tifin set which is amazing. Only one suggestion don't use baking soda.”December 2022
“Very nice place for south indian food. Do try their coriander podi dosai and filter coffee. Tea is not great but their coffee was excellent. Mini tiffin is a quick win. Very close to burjuman metro . Use khalid bin Waleed exit and you will land on this restaurant door.”October 2018
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Idli Net +4
“Idli and vadai were fresh. Dosa is tasty. Great restaurant near metro. Better than mtr and many others.”
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Review excerpts
“Idli and vadai were fresh. Dosa is tasty. Great restaurant near metro. Better than mtr and many others.”February 2025
“Idli was good.”January 2026
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Poori bhaaji Net +4
“Puri bhaji is a all time favorite but hadn't eaten since awhile.Chose the right place to eat it-Absolutely NO OIL in the Puris!!!??& blown up as Puris are golden in color and bhaji and sambhar as add on for digestive purposes.”
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Review excerpts
“Puri bhaji is a all time favorite but hadn't eaten since awhile.Chose the right place to eat it-Absolutely NO OIL in the Puris!!!??& blown up as Puris are golden in color and bhaji and sambhar as add on for digestive purposes.”November 2022
“We tried their Masala Dosa, Cheese Masala Dosa, Poori Bhaaji, Filter coffee and Masala Tea. Each of the dishes satisfied our taste palatte and the overall experience was gratifying.”January 2023
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Vada Net +3
“Have to try the vada. It was soft and crispy.”
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Review excerpts
“Have to try the vada. It was soft and crispy.”January 2023
“(08'24) One of the best vadas I've had. Super flakey and crispy.”August 2024
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Poori Net +3
“We ordered Paper Masala Dosa, Vada, Puri, Veg Biryani and Mini Thali. All are nice and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Paper Masala Dosa, Vada, Puri, Veg Biryani and Mini Thali. All are nice and tasty.”July 2019
“Puri bhaji is a all time favorite but hadn't eaten since awhile.Chose the right place to eat it-Absolutely NO OIL in the Puris!!!??& blown up as Puris are golden in color and bhaji and sambhar as add on for digestive purposes.”November 2022
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Pani puri Net +2
“They had good Pani puri options though in the Entry.”
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Review excerpts
“They had good Pani puri options though in the Entry.”November 2024
“Pani puri and the chat was superb.. we will definitely be back to try their other main veg dishes . Looks yummy 🤤”July 2023
Honorable mentions (27)
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Cheese masala dosa Net +1
“We tried their Masala Dosa, Cheese Masala Dosa, Poori Bhaaji, Filter coffee and Masala Tea. Each of the dishes satisfied our taste palatte and the overall experience was gratifying.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried their Masala Dosa, Cheese Masala Dosa, Poori Bhaaji, Filter coffee and Masala Tea. Each of the dishes satisfied our taste palatte and the overall experience was gratifying.”January 2023
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Chilli paneer Net +1
“I thought the chilli paneer was pretty good, but the other dishes (momos, gobi manchurian etc) were just average.”
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Review excerpts
“I thought the chilli paneer was pretty good, but the other dishes (momos, gobi manchurian etc) were just average.”November 2024
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Coconut Net +1
“Aryass has a variety of chutni but I liked tomato and coconut.”
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Review excerpts
“Aryass has a variety of chutni but I liked tomato and coconut.”December 2020
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Dahi batata puri chaat Net +1
“Ordered a masala dosa , dahi batata puri chaat , was very good, very good service by waiter surendrakiran, also the coffee was very refreshing.”
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Review excerpts
“Ordered a masala dosa , dahi batata puri chaat , was very good, very good service by waiter surendrakiran, also the coffee was very refreshing.”August 2025
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Dosa selection Net +1
“Loved the homely vibe,quick service and the dosa selection! It really impressed me, especially the giant pipe and the rocket dosa ! Will definitely return !”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the homely vibe,quick service and the dosa selection! It really impressed me, especially the giant pipe and the rocket dosa ! Will definitely return !”February 2021
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Filter copy Net +1
“Mini tiffen was yummy and filling. Filter copy is good. Price is higher but thanks to Zomato pro.”
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Review excerpts
“Mini tiffen was yummy and filling. Filter copy is good. Price is higher but thanks to Zomato pro.”September 2021
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Giant pipe Net +1
“Loved the homely vibe,quick service and the dosa selection! It really impressed me, especially the giant pipe and the rocket dosa ! Will definitely return !”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the homely vibe,quick service and the dosa selection! It really impressed me, especially the giant pipe and the rocket dosa ! Will definitely return !”February 2021
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Idli/vada Net +1
“Staff are responsive and nice ambiance. Idli/Vada was excellent and nicely cooked. Tea was good that energised your mood.”
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Review excerpts
“Staff are responsive and nice ambiance. Idli/Vada was excellent and nicely cooked. Tea was good that energised your mood.”December 2020
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Mini thali Net +1
“We ordered Paper Masala Dosa, Vada, Puri, Veg Biryani and Mini Thali. All are nice and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Paper Masala Dosa, Vada, Puri, Veg Biryani and Mini Thali. All are nice and tasty.”July 2019
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Mysore dosa Net +1
“I tried the Mysore dosa which was not bad.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the Mysore dosa which was not bad.”August 2024
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Onion rava dosa Net +1
“My favorite and highly recommended dishes are Onion Rava dosa and Mini Tiffen.”
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Review excerpts
“My favorite and highly recommended dishes are Onion Rava dosa and Mini Tiffen.”June 2020
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Paneer kulcha bread Net +1
“Food: I had Paneer Kulcha bread. I was feeling hungry so ordered this bread to be a little stuffy and it was made that way only. They obliged me with coconut chutney as well (I went there for the 1st time so wanted to try their 'south Indian' ingredients also so that I could plan to come the nwxt time as well.). Everything was fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“Food: I had Paneer Kulcha bread. I was feeling hungry so ordered this bread to be a little stuffy and it was made that way only. They obliged me with coconut chutney as well (I went there for the 1st time so wanted to try their 'south Indian' ingredients also so that I could plan to come the nwxt time as well.). Everything was fresh.”May 2024
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Paper masala dosa Net +1
“We ordered Paper Masala Dosa, Vada, Puri, Veg Biryani and Mini Thali. All are nice and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Paper Masala Dosa, Vada, Puri, Veg Biryani and Mini Thali. All are nice and tasty.”July 2019
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Rasm Net +1
“My friends enjoyed Rasm. I too tried and it was good spicy taste.”
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Review excerpts
“My friends enjoyed Rasm. I too tried and it was good spicy taste.”January 2019
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Rava dosa Net +1
“I also had Puri Bhaji and Rava Dosa both was nicely prepared and just like a I had in India.”
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Review excerpts
“I also had Puri Bhaji and Rava Dosa both was nicely prepared and just like a I had in India.”December 2020
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Rocket dosa Net +1
“Loved the homely vibe,quick service and the dosa selection! It really impressed me, especially the giant pipe and the rocket dosa ! Will definitely return !”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the homely vibe,quick service and the dosa selection! It really impressed me, especially the giant pipe and the rocket dosa ! Will definitely return !”February 2021
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Tomato Net +1
“Aryass has a variety of chutni but I liked tomato and coconut.”
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Review excerpts
“Aryass has a variety of chutni but I liked tomato and coconut.”December 2020
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Unlimited veg buffet Net +1
“The unlimited veg buffet at Aryaas Gourmet offered a delicious variety of dishes for just 30dh. The food was tasty with ample options, perfect for vegetarian lovers. Going there on an empty stomach was a smart move! However, the only downside was the hygiene, which could be improved.”
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Review excerpts
“The unlimited veg buffet at Aryaas Gourmet offered a delicious variety of dishes for just 30dh. The food was tasty with ample options, perfect for vegetarian lovers. Going there on an empty stomach was a smart move! However, the only downside was the hygiene, which could be improved.”March 2024
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Veg biryani Net +1
“We ordered Paper Masala Dosa, Vada, Puri, Veg Biryani and Mini Thali. All are nice and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Paper Masala Dosa, Vada, Puri, Veg Biryani and Mini Thali. All are nice and tasty.”July 2019
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Chhole bhature Net 0
Mixed feedback
“As this is a South indian restaurant, we ordered here chana bhatura, masala dosa and masala papad.”
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Review excerpts
“As this is a South indian restaurant, we ordered here chana bhatura, masala dosa and masala papad.”January 2020
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Biryani Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Biryani was Ok.”
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Chinese sizzler platter Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I got the chinese sizzler platter as pictured.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Gobi manchurian Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I thought the chilli paneer was pretty good, but the other dishes (momos, gobi manchurian etc) were just average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Medu vada Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Pongal lacked flavour and ghee, the medu vada was average, and the coconut chutney was below expectations.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Mint rice Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Mint Rice was Ok.”
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Momos Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I thought the chilli paneer was pretty good, but the other dishes (momos, gobi manchurian etc) were just average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Thali Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered one thali. Veg Kadai and Uthappam.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Filter coffee Net +10
“And you cannot at any cost leave this place without enjoying the Filter Coffee.”
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Review excerpts
“And you cannot at any cost leave this place without enjoying the Filter Coffee.”June 2018
“The filter coffee not be missed.”December 2020
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Masala tea Net +1
“We tried their Masala Dosa, Cheese Masala Dosa, Poori Bhaaji, Filter coffee and Masala Tea. Each of the dishes satisfied our taste palatte and the overall experience was gratifying.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried their Masala Dosa, Cheese Masala Dosa, Poori Bhaaji, Filter coffee and Masala Tea. Each of the dishes satisfied our taste palatte and the overall experience was gratifying.”January 2023
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Falooda Net −1
“We weren't impressed with falooda, wont recommend and did leave the place with minor doubt on the hygiene of the condiments(chutneys) served on table with south indian dishes.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We weren't impressed with falooda, wont recommend and did leave the place with minor doubt on the hygiene of the condiments(chutneys) served on table with south indian dishes.”March 2021
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Macaroni payasam Net −1
“Guys don't waste money in this hotel Rice not cooked properly. Sambar and other curries somewhat watery & normal taste and lol... Macaroni payasam... Useless at Dubai branch.& worst hotel management for such a prime location... .better buy the 8 dhs meal in a small cafeteria which has better taste.... For good taste.. Better visit Sharjah aryaas at Rolla,,they are far better.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Guys don't waste money in this hotel Rice not cooked properly. Sambar and other curries somewhat watery & normal taste and lol... Macaroni payasam... Useless at Dubai branch.& worst hotel management for such a prime location... .better buy the 8 dhs meal in a small cafeteria which has better taste.... For good taste.. Better visit Sharjah aryaas at Rolla,,they are far better.”April 2025
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Onam sadhya Net −1
“Ordered the Onam Sadhya from Aryaas this September 2022. The Food was fine /fresh however the taste of all the dishes in Sadhya doesn’t match the authentic kerala cuisine. Was quite a disappointment that Aryaas selling such Sadhya during Onam.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered the Onam Sadhya from Aryaas this September 2022. The Food was fine /fresh however the taste of all the dishes in Sadhya doesn’t match the authentic kerala cuisine. Was quite a disappointment that Aryaas selling such Sadhya during Onam.”September 2022
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Onion dosa Net −1
“* just putting cut onions into a dosa doesn’t make it onion dosa..it has to be cooked properly.”
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Critical review excerpts
“* just putting cut onions into a dosa doesn’t make it onion dosa..it has to be cooked properly.”May 2025
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Pongal Net −1
“Pongal lacked flavour and ghee, the medu vada was average, and the coconut chutney was below expectations.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Pongal lacked flavour and ghee, the medu vada was average, and the coconut chutney was below expectations.”September 2025
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Cheese dosa Net −2
“* cheese dosa needs better quality cheese used.”
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Critical review excerpts
“* cheese dosa needs better quality cheese used.”May 2025
“The cheese dosa and the vada was the worst I’ve ever had in my life with both the items soaked in oil that after 5 full tissue paper smudged yet I’m sure there would be more left for a 6th one!! Worst experience ever!!”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Specify Crispness. Ask for a crispy dosa when ordering; one regular diner says otherwise it can arrive soggy.
Order Strong Tea. If you want tea rather than coffee, request it strong; a reviewer says the default can taste mostly like milk.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for orders, since one customer reported extensive delays even when the restaurant was not busy.
Use Metro. Burjuman Metro is the easiest access point; parking may be inconvenient because one review says nearby public parking is unavailable.
Try Mini Tiffin. For a filling breakfast sampler, consider the mini tiffin, which reviewers describe as yummy and filling.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop #2, Ground Floor, The Business Center - Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Al Hamriya, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Long Delays
Order timing is inconsistent, with one delivery taking 1 hour 35 minutes and another dine-in order taking over 40 minutes.
Price Concerns
Some diners feel the prices are high for the taste and experience, especially compared with nearby vegetarian restaurants.
Inconsistent Food
Reviews flag uneven preparation, including undercooked rice, watery curries and average versions of some dishes.
Weak Follow-Up
A large Diwali order was late, missing sweets and reportedly remained unresolved for about two months.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30dh
unlimited veg buffet
“Great value for money! The unlimited veg buffet at Aryaas Gourmet offered a delicious variety of dishes for just 30dh”Google review · March 2024
7 dhs
filter coffee
“A must try is their filter coffee, the best for 7 dhs”Google review · August 2022
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The Bottom Line
Aryaas Gourmet Veg is a South Indian vegetarian restaurant in Bur Dubai, close to Burjuman Metro. Breakfast is the main draw: you can order masala dosa, idli, vada, puri bhaji or a mini tiffin, then finish with filter coffee. The chutney selection is a genuine talking point, with one reviewer noting around five or six varieties.
The kitchen is not completely consistent. Several diners enjoyed crisp dosa, fresh idli and excellent vada, while others found Pongal lacking flavour, some dishes oily, or rice undercooked. North Indian and Indo-Chinese options are available, but reviews of paneer dishes, chhole bhature and a Chinese sizzler were more mixed than the South Indian breakfast feedback.
Pani puri and chaat also get positive mentions. Service can be warm and friendly, but delays are the main practical risk. Reviews describe everything from quick service to a 1-hour-35-minute wait, and a large Diwali order arrived late with a missing sweet.
Prices are also debated: an unlimited vegetarian buffet was reported at 30dh, while filter coffee was mentioned at 7 dhs. Take the metro if possible; nearby public parking was reported as unavailable. For dosa, ask specifically for a crisp finish, and request strong tea if that is your preference.