Babumoshai Dubai

Name: Babumoshai Dubai
Address: Consulate Area Building - 16th St, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971547069659

Bur Dubai

Restaurant Closed 0 547 069 659

Babumoshai Dubai is a Bengali restaurant in Bur Dubai serving traditional Kolkata-style dishes in a warm, homely setting. Reviews particularly point to the mutton kosha and fish fry, while the menu also gives newcomers plenty of guidance through less familiar Bengali flavours.

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4.8

★★★★★

1,874 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Customers describe the cooking as genuinely Bengali, with fish preparations and curries recalling home-style Kolkata food.

Fish fry

The Calcutta-style fish fry is repeatedly praised for its crisp coating, fresh fish and careful cooking.

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What to Eat at Babumoshai Dubai

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Babumoshai Dubai, 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

Mutton kosha Net +4

“My dad said that the mutton kosha reminded him of the old Golbarir kosha mangsho, which i guess is a massive compliment! ☺️😇 Wonderful must visit eatery if looking for bangali food in Dubai!”
Fish cutlet Net +3

“"A true gem for authentic Bengali flavors! Every bite of the fish cutlet was a delicious trip down memory lane. The service was impressively sharp and professional—highly recommended for a nostalgic culinary experience!"”
Mochar chop Net +3

“Mochar Chop: Beautifully spiced on the inside and satisfyingly crisp on the outside.”
Calcutta fish fry Net +2

“Must try calcutta fish fry.”
Fish fry Net +2

“Amazing Food - Great Fish fry, my daughter dosent eat fish but she had full one piece of fish and Mutton Kosha was Amazing!”
Mishti doi Net +2

“Highly recommend trying their mishti doi and nolen gurer rosogolla to end the meal on a sweet note. A true gem for anyone missing Bengali cuisine in the UAE!”

Honorable mentions (42)

Banana chop Net +1

“The fish cutlet was crisp and flavorful and the mocha! Banana chop was good.”
Banana flower curry Net +1

“Banana flower curry is hallmark of Bengali dishes and we found it here so good.”
Bengali rosogulla with jaggery syrup Net +1

“Bengali rosogulla with jaggery syrup is the best way to say good bye.”
Betki fish fry Net +1

“The authentic Bengali cuisine was delightful, especially the Mutton Bhuna and Betki Fish Fry.”
Bhuna prawn Net +1

“bhuna Prawn , dak bunglaw green chicken curry was amazing . Must try dish .. the spices are not over whelmed , bring out the good flavor of chicken and prawns .”
Chanar malpua Net +1

“The Chanar Malpua and Komla lebur Rabri were a perfect ending to the meal.”
Chicken chop with gravy Net +1

“The Chicken Chop with gravy was comforting and rich, with well-balanced flavours that didn’t overpower the dish.”
Chicken cutlery Net +1

“We ordered Mutton Koshto very good dish The chicken cutlery was lovely too”
Chingri bhapa Net +1

“Mutton (Morich Mangsho), Malai Pabda and Chingri Bhapa in the main course were excellently prepared and had the perfect nostalgic Bengali flavours.”
Chingri macher malai curry Net +1

“We had the Mochar chop, mutton kosha with green peas kachori, chingri macher malai curry with the traditional gur icecream. Each dish you could tell was freshly cooked with patience”
Chitol macher muthai Net +1

“I had koraishuti kochori, echor, cholar daal, shorshe ilish and chitol macher muthai. All of them were soulful.”
Cholar daal Net +1

“I had koraishuti kochori, echor, cholar daal, shorshe ilish and chitol macher muthai. All of them were soulful.”
Dak bunglaw green chicken curry Net +1

“bhuna Prawn , dak bunglaw green chicken curry was amazing . Must try dish .. the spices are not over whelmed , bring out the good flavor of chicken and prawns .”
Echor Net +1

“I had koraishuti kochori, echor, cholar daal, shorshe ilish and chitol macher muthai. All of them were soulful.”
Fish curry Net +1

“The fish curry and mutton kosha were absolutely delicious.”
Fish in mustard gravy Net +1

“The fish in mustard gravy was the real star though—authentic, bold, and cooked just right.”
Gondhoraj chicken Net +1

“The buffet starters including gondhoraj Chicken and bhetki fish fry were just awesome.”
Green peas kachori Net +1

“We had the Mochar chop, mutton kosha with green peas kachori, chingri macher malai curry with the traditional gur icecream. Each dish you could tell was freshly cooked with patience”
Karaishutir chop Net +1

“Excellent food, really enjoyed the shukto and fish fry and karaishutir chop. Service by Nirmal was great.”
Kathi roll Net +1

“The Kathi Roll was perfectly done, fresh and satisfying, making it an easy crowd-pleaser.”
Kolkata biryani Net +1

“Highly recommended for bengalis who are living in Dubai. Must try their aunthentic bengali cuisines & obviously all time favourite Kolkata biryani. The tastes are really tempting. Will visit again.”
Komla lebur rabri Net +1

“The Chanar Malpua and Komla lebur Rabri were a perfect ending to the meal.”
Koraishuti kochori Net +1

“I had koraishuti kochori, echor, cholar daal, shorshe ilish and chitol macher muthai. All of them were soulful.”
Limited once in time buffet Net +1

“Amazing and authentic Bengali restaurant 🙌 I was lucky to try the limited once in time buffet loved it.”
Luchi with aloo dum Net +1

“The flavors reminded me of home — from the perfectly spiced ilish machh (hilsa fish) dishes, to the soft and comforting luchi with aloo dum, chicken cutty spicy one, sukto. The quality of ingredients and traditional cooking style really stand out.”
Malai pabda Net +1

“Mutton (Morich Mangsho), Malai Pabda and Chingri Bhapa in the main course were excellently prepared and had the perfect nostalgic Bengali flavours.”
Mutton (morich mangsho) Net +1

“Mutton (Morich Mangsho), Malai Pabda and Chingri Bhapa in the main course were excellently prepared and had the perfect nostalgic Bengali flavours.”
Mutton bhuna Net +1

“The authentic Bengali cuisine was delightful, especially the Mutton Bhuna and Betki Fish Fry.”
Mutton curry Net +1

“Must try their chef specialty mutton curry (thick gravy main course served with luchi) and sondesh made with jaggery - this dessert literally completes the whole meal.”
Mutton koshto Net +1

“We ordered Mutton Koshto very good dish The chicken cutlery was lovely too”
Nolen gurer rosogolla Net +1

“Highly recommend trying their mishti doi and nolen gurer rosogolla to end the meal on a sweet note. A true gem for anyone missing Bengali cuisine in the UAE!”
Prawn curry Net +1

“The prawn curry was absolutely delicious—perfectly spiced with a deep, comforting taste.”
Prawn cutlet Net +1

“My search for the perfect prawn cutlet and mocha chop finally ended here. Exceptional taste, beautiful presentation, and top-notch quality.”
Rasgullas Net +1

“Exceptional service and the Mishti Dahi and Rasgullas for dessert were simply delicious.”
Shorosh hilsha Net +1

“The Shorosh Hilsha was absolutely delicious — rich, flavourful, and perfectly cooked.”
Shorshey ilish Net +1

“I had koraishuti kochori, echor, cholar daal, shorshe ilish and chitol macher muthai. All of them were soulful.”
Shukto Net +1

“Excellent food, really enjoyed the shukto and fish fry and karaishutir chop. Service by Nirmal was great.”
Sondesh Net +1

“Must try their chef specialty mutton curry (thick gravy main course served with luchi) and sondesh made with jaggery - this dessert literally completes the whole meal.”
Steamed mustard fish Net +1

“Above all the steamed mustard fish is must try.”
Stuffed parwal curry Net +1

“Starting with raw mango panna, stuffed parwal curry is must try so good and unique.”
Traditional gur icecream Net +1

“We had the Mochar chop, mutton kosha with green peas kachori, chingri macher malai curry with the traditional gur icecream. Each dish you could tell was freshly cooked with patience”
Luchi Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Rice was okay Luchi okay”

Drinks 2

Mocha Net +1

“The fish cutlet was crisp and flavorful and the mocha! Banana chop was good.”
Mocha chop Net +1

“My search for the perfect prawn cutlet and mocha chop finally ended here. Exceptional taste, beautiful presentation, and top-notch quality.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Chana daal Net −1

“Fish with egg batter suggested by waiter - very bland and disappointing The chana daal was not flavourful.”
Fish with egg batter Net −1

“Fish with egg batter suggested by waiter - very bland and disappointing The chana daal was not flavourful.”
Guy wala rassogolla Net −1

“Desserts all were disappointing Misti Doi okayish Sondesh okay Kheer was poor and so was the guy wala rassogolla”
Kheer Net −1

“Desserts all were disappointing Misti Doi okayish Sondesh okay Kheer was poor and so was the guy wala rassogolla”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order classics. Start with the Calcutta fish fry or mutton kosha, two of the most consistently praised dishes.

Try vegetables. For less familiar Bengali flavours, consider mochar chop; reviewers describe its crisp exterior and spiced filling.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Consulate Area Building - 16th St

Bur Dubai - Al Hamriya, Dubai

0 547 069 659

Mon	12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Food consistency

One visit included an undercooked fish dish, while another diner found several dishes bland or poorly cooked.

Service delays

A Sunday visit involved a long wait for fish fry and mains, with some ordered food never arriving.

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The Bottom Line

Babumoshai Dubai is a Bengali restaurant in Bur Dubai focused on traditional Kolkata flavours. It is worth considering when you want more than familiar curry-house staples: reviews highlight Calcutta-style fish fry, mutton kosha, shorshe ilish and mochar chop, with several diners saying the food recalls home or Kolkata street food. The menu has plenty for curious first-timers as well as Bengali diners.

Vegetarian choices include mochar ghonto and vegetable chop, while staff are often praised for patiently explaining dishes and suggesting what to order. The setting is decorated, calm and nostalgic, with Bengali or retro Bollywood music mentioned in several reviews. Limited-time buffets and a four-course owner’s special have also appeared, so ask what is currently available.

There are a few reasons to plan rather than drop in casually. Booking is needed, and one Sunday visit suffered serious delays: the fish fry arrived after repeated follow-ups and some food never reached the table. Street RTA parking can also be difficult.

Food and service are not perfectly consistent; reports include undercooked fish, bland dishes, disappointing beverages and, on one visit, an AC leak that left a musty smell. For a first meal, order a recognised Bengali classic, allow extra time, and keep expectations measured around service.