Banarasi Chaat & Kulfi Wala

Name: Banarasi Chaat & Kulfi Wala
Address: Infront of Dubai Frame - Sheikh Rashid Rd, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971524190353

Al Karama

Restaurant Closed 0 524 190 353

Banarasi Chaat & Kulfi Wala is a vegetarian Indian street-food restaurant in Al Karama, known for Delhi-style gol gappe, chaat and traditional desserts. Reviews point especially to the suji pani puri, jalebi with rabri and playful desi décor.

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4.1

★★★★☆

339 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Gol Gappe

Delhi-style gol gappe stand out for diners looking beyond the more common Bombay-style pani puri.

Suji Pani Puri

The suji pani puri uses thin, crisp shells and is described as a rare Dubai find.

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What to Eat at Banarasi Chaat & Kulfi Wala

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Banarasi Chaat & Kulfi Wala, 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

Pani poori Net +8

“The pani poori is crisp ,thin shells filled with perfectly spiced water and savory fillings.”
Pav bhaji Net +6

“The pav bhaji was tasty and wasn't garlic heavy.”
Dahi puri Net +5

“Must try panipuri and dahi puri is tasty 😋 u can literally feel the vibe ❤️”
Choley bature Net +4

“Fast food is good. Pani puri and dahi puri highly recommend. Fast service. Chole bhature is also nice. Must visit once.”
Aloo tikki channa chaat Net +3

“Their Aloo tikki channa chaat is a stand-out featuring perfectly crispy potato patties drenched is cool yogurt, tangy tamarind and spicy mint chutneys.”
Sev puri Net +2

“A huge variety of chaats, parathas, kulfis excellent taste.Tried their Sev puri, Dahi bhalla. Ambience and the simplicity were perfect and matched.”
Dhahi bhalla Net +2

“Loved the service and food! We had an exceptional server Navneet Singh. The food was delicious and the chai so tasty. We had aloo paratha and dhai bhalla. Great place definitely coming here again!! One of my fav spots now”
Gol gappa Net +2

“As a Delhite, I know exactly what it means to crave authentic Gol Gappa. Dubai has plenty of places serving Bombay-style pani puri, but we finally have a spot here that delivers the real Delhi flavors we’ve been missing. If you’re nostalgic for proper Gol Gappa, this is the place — come and treat yourself!”
Pan kulfi Net +2

“But to end it all their Pan Kulfi was too good. You cannot miss their kulfis.”
Suji pani puri Net +2

“The SUJI pani puri, one of the rare thing in Dubai is very delicious as atta panipuri is commonly available.”

Honorable mentions (23)

Aloo paratha Net +1

“Along with Jalebi we tried moong daal chilla & aalo paratha was also good too .”
Sabudana tikki Net +1

“The Chat is too good that we hogged and didn't take pics... we had lovely Sabudana tiki, Masala Maggi, Tandoori Chai... the Service is good.”
Samosa Net +1

“Samosa - this was good”
Butter pav bhaji Net +1

“We ordered the butter pav bhaji,methi paratha and chole bature and everything was just absolutely delicious!”
Cheese masala maggi Net +1

“We tried Pani Puri, Aloo Tikki Channa chaat, Pav bhaji, Cheese Masala Maggi, Grilled Sandwich & Choley Bature. All the dishes were delicious & definitely praiseworthy.”
Flavou yummy kulfies Net +1

“we endup with various flavou yummy kulfies.”
Grilled sandwich Net +1

“We tried Pani Puri, Aloo Tikki Channa chaat, Pav bhaji, Cheese Masala Maggi, Grilled Sandwich & Choley Bature. All the dishes were delicious & definitely praiseworthy.”
Hot crispy jalebi Net +1

“I tried their hot, crispy jalebi served with creamy rabri, and it was absolutely heavenly. The jalebis were perfectly golden, crunchy, and soaked in just the right amount of syrup – not overly sweet, just delicious.”
Jalebis Net +1

“Next, we indulged in a variety of dishes including vada pav, pav bhaji, aloo tikki channa chaat & jalebis. Veg Biryani and Sarso saag with makki roti was provided from upstairs (Pind da Dhaba). Each dish was delicious, fresh, and authentically spiced with clean ingredients.”
Kulfi wala chaat Net +1

“I am from Delhi I know about chaat. I never had street food like banarasi chaat and kulfi wala chaat.and I loved dahi poori”
Masala maggi Net +1

“The Chat is too good that we hogged and didn't take pics... we had lovely Sabudana tiki, Masala Maggi, Tandoori Chai... the Service is good.”
Methi paratha Net +1

“We ordered the butter pav bhaji,methi paratha and chole bature and everything was just absolutely delicious!”
Palak pata chaat Net +1

“We love the palak pata chaat, it's crunchy and delicious.”
Papri chaat Net +1

“We had the papri chaat and cholai bhatura. The food and service was on point.”
Pink guava kulfi with masala Net +1

“The pink guava kulfi with masala is an absolute favorite in my family!”
Puri sabji Net +1

“Delectable Pav bhaji and mouth watering Puri Sabji is made us full..”
Ragda pattice Net +1

“The ragda pattice was also very tasty, and the cold coffee was excellent.”
Sarso saag with makki roti Net +1

“Next, we indulged in a variety of dishes including vada pav, pav bhaji, aloo tikki channa chaat & jalebis. Veg Biryani and Sarso saag with makki roti was provided from upstairs (Pind da Dhaba). Each dish was delicious, fresh, and authentically spiced with clean ingredients.”
Tokri chat Net +1

“Tokri chat was wholesome!”
Vada pav Net +1

“Next, we indulged in a variety of dishes including vada pav, pav bhaji, aloo tikki channa chaat & jalebis. Veg Biryani and Sarso saag with makki roti was provided from upstairs (Pind da Dhaba). Each dish was delicious, fresh, and authentically spiced with clean ingredients.”
Veg biryani Net +1

“Next, we indulged in a variety of dishes including vada pav, pav bhaji, aloo tikki channa chaat & jalebis. Veg Biryani and Sarso saag with makki roti was provided from upstairs (Pind da Dhaba). Each dish was delicious, fresh, and authentically spiced with clean ingredients.”
Misal pav Net 0

Mixed feedback

“One of the best Chaats I ever had in Dubai. Tried their Sev puri, Dahi puri. Also, the Missal Pav was awesome.”
Falooda Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“It’s not bad not good not woww if ur in mood and wanted to have something then u can go and have kulfi or pani puri or falooda no harm to try everybody has different taste”

Drinks 1

Tandoori chai Net +2

“We even tried the Kulfi falooda, Stick Kulfi, Kesar lassi & not forgetting the absolutely must have Tandoori Chai which was very beautifully presented.”

Honorable mentions (7)

Chai Net +1

“Loved the service and food! We had an exceptional server Navneet Singh. The food was delicious and the chai so tasty. We had aloo paratha and dhai bhalla. Great place definitely coming here again!! One of my fav spots now”
Cold coffee Net +1

“The ragda pattice was also very tasty, and the cold coffee was excellent.”
Fantastic lassi Net +1

“Super Chaat, Fantastic Lassi and Desserts.. Inside seating theme is lovely.. Awesome place..”
Kesar lassi Net +1

“Finally we had some kesar lassi which was lovely but a little too sweet for my liking.”
Lassi Net +1

“The lassi was so creamy and fulfilling.”
Mango milkshake Net +1

“The food was very tasty and the mango milkshake was amazing.”
Paan flavored lassi Net +1

“Loved the paan flavored lassi!”

What to Avoid (9)

Food 7

Cheese pav bhaji Net −1

“We quite didn’t like their Cheese Pav Bhaji.”
Dal pakwan Net −1

“The dal pakwan was just okay and felt a bit flat in taste.”
Gajar halwa Net −1

“Except Pani Puri my whole order was a big disappointment. Kachori was tasteless, refried and hard to chew. Sabudana vada was terribly oily and both savouries were clearly not fresh. Jalebi was coloured and tasted oil fried but comparing with a disastrous Gajar Halwa it was less miserable. If one is expecting to eat fresh, authentic and tasty then just forget it.”
Jumbo sandwich with cheese Net −1

“I ordered a jumbo sandwich with cheese- please help if anyone can spot the cheese??? There is supposed to be cheese inside and on the top(as per the image) but I guess their packaging is in a way to save cost on the cheese on the top- the inside of the bread has just half a slice of cheese and nthg else - no chutney AT ALL because I requested non-spicy- so they decided to give me a sandwich with no taste just veggies stuffed!!”
Moong dal halwa Net −1

“Moong dal halwa - lacked sweetness and taste”
Pyaz kachori Net −1

“I tried the best paani puri (Suji Wali), sabudana tikki, and pyaz kachori in Dubai. The pani poori was fantastic. The sabudana tikki was average because it was small in size and the tikkis were not well fried. The pyaz kachori did not appeal to me because the masala tasted more like daal kachori.”
Sabudana vada Net −1

“Except Pani Puri my whole order was a big disappointment. Kachori was tasteless, refried and hard to chew. Sabudana vada was terribly oily and both savouries were clearly not fresh. Jalebi was coloured and tasted oil fried but comparing with a disastrous Gajar Halwa it was less miserable. If one is expecting to eat fresh, authentic and tasty then just forget it.”

Drinks 2

Ginger tea Net −1

“Very disappointed. Ordered ginger tea, got plain tea, and instead of making fresh, they reheated the same with extra sugar.”
Plain tea Net −1

“Very disappointed. Ordered ginger tea, got plain tea, and instead of making fresh, they reheated the same with extra sugar.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose Suji. Ask for suji pani puri if you want the thinner, crisp shell that differs from the usual atta version.

Save Dessert. Leave room for jalebi with rabri, or try the pink guava kulfi with masala if you prefer something unusual.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Infront of Dubai Frame - Sheikh Rashid Rd

Al Karama, Dubai

0 524 190 353

Mon	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Uneven Dishes

Some items receive strong praise while dal pakwan, misal pav and cheese pav bhaji disappoint in reviews.

Freshness Issues

One diner found the kachori hard and refried, with sabudana vada oily and the savouries not fresh.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

65 AED

Daal Kachori, Aloo Chat, Pani Puri, Ras Malai and Kulfi

“We had Daal Kachori, Aloo Chat, Pani Puri, Ras Malai and Kulfi at 65 AED for two persons”

Google review · November 2021

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The Bottom Line

Banarasi Chaat & Kulfi Wala is a vegetarian Indian street-food restaurant in Al Karama for snack-heavy meals rather than a formal dinner. Start with the pani puri—especially the suji version—or try aloo tikki channa chaat, pav bhaji and chole bhature. The Delhi-style gol gappe are a draw for diners who find Dubai’s usual Bombay-style pani puri too different.

Dessert is a real part of the visit. Reviews highlight hot jalebi with thick, cardamom-flavoured rabri, plus kulfi flavours such as paan and pink guava with masala. The lassi also gets good mentions, although one diner found the kesar version too sweet.

The colourful desi décor, Hindi murals, old collectables and Bollywood or 90s music make the restaurant an easy choice for a casual family outing or evening snack. It is described as a short walk from Dubai Frame, with RTA parking mentioned nearby. An early evening visit may help with seating; one reviewer arrived around 18:30 and found a table without waiting.

Quality is not completely consistent. Some reviews report excellent food and fast service, while others mention slow service, soggy delivery sev puri, oily or stale savouries and disappointing misal pav. For delivery, expectations may be safer with items that travel well.