Bikanervala - Al Karama

Name: Bikanervala - Al Karama
Address: 4B St - Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St - behind Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971569906497

Al Karama

Indian restaurant Closed 0 569 906 497

Bikanervala is a bright Indian snack bar in Al Karama, serving vegetarian street food, sweets and some fuller meals. Reviews point especially to the chaat, chole bhature and broad choice of snacks, desserts and Indo-Chinese dishes.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

6,301 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Chaat strength

Dahi puri, papdi chaat, pani puri and other chaat dishes are repeatedly praised for flavour and texture.

Chole bhature

Chole bhature is one of the most consistently recommended meals, with several reviews praising its taste and freshness.

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What to Eat at Bikanervala - Al Karama

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bikanervala - Al Karama, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

Chole bhature Net +4

“Samosa Pav was underwhelming but Chole Bhature and chaat items were good.”
Aloo pyaz kulcha Net +2

“And their Aloo pyaz kulcha with cholley absolutely amazing. Delicate, fragrant, perfectly balanced.”
Indrani cup Net +2

“The food here is authentically delicious and easily some of the best vegetarian cuisine I’ve had. You absolutely must try the Aloo Pyaz Kulcha and the Indrani Cup for dessert!”
Orange deluxe Net +2

“Sweets, Chaat and Matar Kulcha are my favorites ☺️ Today got to try to their Tropical Fiesta which is a must try 😍 I loved their Smoked Aloo Chaat and liked Gur Wala Rasgolla , Orange Deluxe and Sitafal Chena Payas is a must try 👌”
Papdi chaat Net +2

“We had the opportunity to visit this place, which offers a wide variety of foods, snacks, and sweets. I love their sweets and ordered 1 kg of mixed sweets as gifts and for myself. As we were heading towards Abu Dhabi, we decided to get paapdi chaat and bread pakoras as snacks. We enjoyed the chaat, but honestly, the bread pakoras were cold and dry on the outer layer of Baisan (chickpea Flour) due to its coldness. They didn't warm them up before serving. While the taste was good, we know that bread pakoras are best enjoyed hot. Most of the items are overpriced. Additionally, finding parking is a major issue in this area, and we had to search to avoid getting fined.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Aloo puri Net +1

“Update 11-5-2024: Had Aloo Puri from the breakfast special Menu. Yummylicious food. The quantity was perfect for a late breakfast. This place is bustling with vibrancy and chit-chat by the guests.”
Bread paneer pakoda Net +1

“From Bread Paneer Pakoda to Pyas Kachori, food was great”
Chena idli sweet Net +1

“So many delicious options to choose from — the Orange Deluxe, Makhan Vada, Malai Rabri Cup, Indrani Cup, Gur Gulab Jamun, Chena Idli Sweet, and Litchi Malai Cup were all fresh, rich, and full of traditional flavors.”
Cholley Net +1

“And their Aloo pyaz kulcha with cholley absolutely amazing. Delicate, fragrant, perfectly balanced.”
Daal mukani Net +1

“It came with daal mukani (very good according to hubs , i felt it was a little mild) and a chunna(normal).”
Dahi puri Net +1

“Dahi Puri was delectable - crunch in every bite with a delicious blend of curd, spices, and sweet and sour chatni. Had a wonderful experience and the service delivered by Pawan and Rohit was commendable. One of the best DAHI PURI in Dubai!! ✨🩵”
Fasting thali Net +1

“They have Fasting Thali for 39 aed which is worth the cost.”
Fried rice Net +1

“As for Bikaner dishes, we thoroughly enjoyed Chole Bhature and Veg Manchurian with Fried Rice!”
Gur gulab jamun Net +1

“So many delicious options to choose from — the Orange Deluxe, Makhan Vada, Malai Rabri Cup, Indrani Cup, Gur Gulab Jamun, Chena Idli Sweet, and Litchi Malai Cup were all fresh, rich, and full of traditional flavors.”
Gur wala rasgolla Net +1

“Sweets, Chaat and Matar Kulcha are my favorites ☺️ Today got to try to their Tropical Fiesta which is a must try 😍 I loved their Smoked Aloo Chaat and liked Gur Wala Rasgolla , Orange Deluxe and Sitafal Chena Payas is a must try 👌”
Indira cup Net +1

“Fantastic food at Bikanervala! Everything we ordered, from the flavour packed papdi chaat and Indira cup to the rose milk was spot on.”
Indrayani Net +1

“Indrayani was my favourite.”
Kulfi Net +1

“The kulfi was very thick and less sweet which is our preference. We did ask for it without the red syrup.”
Litchi malai cup Net +1

“So many delicious options to choose from — the Orange Deluxe, Makhan Vada, Malai Rabri Cup, Indrani Cup, Gur Gulab Jamun, Chena Idli Sweet, and Litchi Malai Cup were all fresh, rich, and full of traditional flavors.”
Makhan vada Net +1

“So many delicious options to choose from — the Orange Deluxe, Makhan Vada, Malai Rabri Cup, Indrani Cup, Gur Gulab Jamun, Chena Idli Sweet, and Litchi Malai Cup were all fresh, rich, and full of traditional flavors.”
Malai rabri cup Net +1

“So many delicious options to choose from — the Orange Deluxe, Makhan Vada, Malai Rabri Cup, Indrani Cup, Gur Gulab Jamun, Chena Idli Sweet, and Litchi Malai Cup were all fresh, rich, and full of traditional flavors.”
Matar kulcha Net +1

“BikanerWala has been my favorite for past 20 years. Every offering is a delight here. Sweets, Chaat and Matar Kulcha are my favorites ☺️ Today got to try to their Tropical Fiesta which is a must try 😍 I loved their Smoked Aloo Chaat and liked Gur Wala Rasgolla , Orange Deluxe and Sitafal Chena Payas is a must try 👌”
Pyas kachori Net +1

“From Bread Paneer Pakoda to Pyas Kachori, food was great”
Rose milk Net +1

“Fantastic food at Bikanervala! Everything we ordered, from the flavour packed papdi chaat and Indira cup to the rose milk was spot on.”
Sitafal chena payas Net +1

“Sweets, Chaat and Matar Kulcha are my favorites ☺️ Today got to try to their Tropical Fiesta which is a must try 😍 I loved their Smoked Aloo Chaat and liked Gur Wala Rasgolla , Orange Deluxe and Sitafal Chena Payas is a must try 👌”
Smoked aloo chaat Net +1

“Sweets, Chaat and Matar Kulcha are my favorites ☺️ Today got to try to their Tropical Fiesta which is a must try 😍 I loved their Smoked Aloo Chaat and liked Gur Wala Rasgolla , Orange Deluxe and Sitafal Chena Payas is a must try 👌”
Thali Net +1

“The food was lip-smackingly good — we thoroughly enjoyed the thali and the chole bhature. Every bite just hit the spot.”
Tropical fiesta Net +1

“Sweets, Chaat and Matar Kulcha are my favorites ☺️ Today got to try to their Tropical Fiesta which is a must try 😍 I loved their Smoked Aloo Chaat and liked Gur Wala Rasgolla , Orange Deluxe and Sitafal Chena Payas is a must try 👌”
Veg manchurian Net +1

“As for Bikaner dishes, we thoroughly enjoyed Chole Bhature and Veg Manchurian with Fried Rice!”
Aloo paratha Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The aloo paratha was normal too.”
Chunna Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“It came with daal mukani (very good according to hubs , i felt it was a little mild) and a chunna(normal).”

Drinks 2

Cola masala drink Net +1

“The highlight of the day though? That cola masala drink… absolutely yummilicious! 🤌”
Watermelon juice Net +1

“At first I was so disappointed I waited more than 40 minutes just only for my watermelon juice, and I'm so thirsty that time, and at some point Dherma was there to take care of our orders , Hopefully next time it will never happened again.”

What to Avoid (10)

Food 10

Aamras Net −1

“Since Mango mania was widely advertised I went in on 7th June 2026 at about 2 pm to have lunch of Bedmi puri + aamras combo meal .! Expecting aamras to be fresh when mangoes are in season and available overstock at e very supermarket and grocery across Dubai ,I was greatly disappointed to the version served there .pale yellow,watery, and definitely canned with some essence added giving a weird flavour.”
Bread pakoras Net −1

“We had the opportunity to visit this place, which offers a wide variety of foods, snacks, and sweets. I love their sweets and ordered 1 kg of mixed sweets as gifts and for myself. As we were heading towards Abu Dhabi, we decided to get paapdi chaat and bread pakoras as snacks. We enjoyed the chaat, but honestly, the bread pakoras were cold and dry on the outer layer of Baisan (chickpea Flour) due to its coldness. They didn't warm them up before serving. While the taste was good, we know that bread pakoras are best enjoyed hot. Most of the items are overpriced. Additionally, finding parking is a major issue in this area, and we had to search to avoid getting fined.”
Gulab jamun Net −1

“The Gulab Jamun were extremely hard, and there was so much thick sugar syrup layered on top that it completely ruined the taste. They didn’t feel fresh or soft at all, which is expected from good quality sweets.”
Jalebi Net −1

“I purchased jalebi last night expecting the usual high standards associated with the Bikaner brand. Unfortunately, the quality did not meet my expectations this time. The jalebi did not seem very fresh and was missing the crispness and authentic taste that I normally associate with your sweets.”
Pain puri Net −1

“Absolutely Rubbish and stale food we ordered pain puri puri was stale their excuse was the ac is on.. The samosa was again half cooked and stale.. Don’t waste your time and money to come here..”
Paneer pakoda Net −1

“I had eaten Paneer Pakoda and Samosa from one of your other branch it was fresh and tasting amazing. Thought will have the same and went to for the first time to Karama branch on 21 March 2026. Paneer pakoda and Samosa both was not fresh at all. Old stuff they served.”
Pav bhaji Net −1

“The pav bhaji was lacking excitement it was just ok.”
Samosa pav Net −1

“Samosa Pav was underwhelming but Chole Bhature and chaat items were good.”
Tandoori paneer Net −1

“Even your Tandoori Paneer taste was not that great 👎🏻.”
Samosa Net −2

“I had eaten Paneer Pakoda and Samosa from one of your other branch it was fresh and tasting amazing. Thought will have the same and went to for the first time to Karama branch on 21 March 2026. Paneer pakoda and Samosa both was not fresh at all. Old stuff they served.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order chaat. For a first visit, start with chole bhature or chaat; these are among the most consistently praised choices.

Plan parking. Allow extra time to find parking, especially if visiting on a weekend or public holiday.

Plan the visit

Practical details

4B St - Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St - behind Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel

Al Karama, Dubai

0 569 906 497

Mon	8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue	8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed	8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu	8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri	8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun	8:00 AM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Freshness swings

Some visits involved stale or poorly prepared snacks, including samosa, pani puri and paneer pakoda.

Parking difficulty

Parking can be difficult around the outlet, particularly during weekends and holidays.

Customer-reported prices

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

39 aed

Fasting Thali

“They have Fasting Thali for 39 aed which is worth the cost”

Google review · September 2025

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The Bottom Line

Bikanervala in Al Karama is a casual vegetarian Indian restaurant for chaat, sweets, breakfast-style dishes and fuller meals. The clearest draws are chole bhature, dahi puri, papdi chaat and the Indrani Cup, with thalis and Indo-Chinese dishes adding more choice than a typical snack stop. Several diners also mention prompt, friendly service and a relaxed setting.

The menu has some useful seasonal and late-hour appeal. One customer found fresh, hot food at 3 am, while another recommends the winter makki di roti. During Navratri, the restaurant serves an onion-and-garlic-free fasting menu, including a fasting thali reported at 39 AED.

Reviews also describe a wide range of sweets, though individual items do not always perform consistently. That inconsistency is the main reason to stay observant. Customers have reported stale samosas, pani puri and paneer pakoda, while complaints about hard gulab jamun, less-crisp jalebi and disappointing aamras suggest checking freshness before buying a larger takeaway order.

One diner also found the chole portion small for two bhature. Parking around the Al Karama outlet can be difficult on weekends and holidays, and a watermelon juice once took over 40 minutes, so busy periods may require patience.