Street Food
Pani puri, chaat, samosa chaat and aloo tikki chole are repeatedly praised for their flavour.
Bikanervala
Motor City
Bikanervala is a casual family restaurant in Motor City serving Indian sweets and snack-led meals. Reviews point to it for pani puri, chaat, thalis and masala chai, with a clean, welcoming setting.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
782 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Samosas
The team can provide samosas fresh and hot, which is useful when buying snacks to take home.
Masala Chai
Masala chai is described as rich and well-spiced, making it a notable choice alongside the food.
Family Friendly
One review specifically describes the branch as family friendly and great with kids.
Clean Setting
Customers describe the restaurant as clean and welcoming, with one review calling the place super clean.
Broad Menu
The menu stretches from chaat and sandwiches to dosa, biryani and full thali meals.
What to Eat at Bikanervala 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 Bikanervala, 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 Bikanervala, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Samosa Net +2
“I came here on a rainy day to get some Samosas for my family. And the store team member Roshan ensured that I get the fresh, hot Samosas. Awesome service!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I came here on a rainy day to get some Samosas for my family. And the store team member Roshan ensured that I get the fresh, hot Samosas. Awesome service!”March 2026
“We tried the aloo tikki chole and samosa, amazing taste, one of the best in town.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (18)
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Aloo tikki chole Net +1
“We tried the aloo tikki chole and samosa, amazing taste, one of the best in town.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the aloo tikki chole and samosa, amazing taste, one of the best in town.”April 2026
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Cheese grilled veg sandwich Net +1
“Tried their Pani Puri and cheese grilled veg sandwich and their french fries (will add masala if you need)..mouthwatering taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried their Pani Puri and cheese grilled veg sandwich and their french fries (will add masala if you need)..mouthwatering taste.”March 2026
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Chili garlic noodles Net +1
“We ordered chili garlic noodles, it’s yum but spicy so order Hakka noodle if you can’t handle the spice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered chili garlic noodles, it’s yum but spicy so order Hakka noodle if you can’t handle the spice.”March 2026
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Dosa Net +1
“Love bikarnevala have been coming here for years! Best desi street food, love the pani puri, chaat and dosa in particular and the staff are really nice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Love bikarnevala have been coming here for years! Best desi street food, love the pani puri, chaat and dosa in particular and the staff are really nice.”April 2026
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French fries Net +1
“Tried their Pani Puri and cheese grilled veg sandwich and their french fries (will add masala if you need)..mouthwatering taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried their Pani Puri and cheese grilled veg sandwich and their french fries (will add masala if you need)..mouthwatering taste.”March 2026
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Masala dosa Net +1
“I ordered masala dosa and it tastes amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered masala dosa and it tastes amazing.”March 2026
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Mixed vegetable pokaras Net +1
“Roshan provided us with great service!! Loved the mixed vegetable pokaras they’ve got for Ramadan, would love to see them added to the daily menu:))”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Roshan provided us with great service!! Loved the mixed vegetable pokaras they’ve got for Ramadan, would love to see them added to the daily menu:))”March 2026
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Navratri thali Net +1
“Yummy Navratri Thali , awesome service 🤩 thank you Roshan ….”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Yummy Navratri Thali , awesome service 🤩 thank you Roshan ….”March 2026
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Onion kachori Net +1
“Good food and the best onion kachori, Roshan is great with his service and ensures we get piping hot food served! Definitely recommend!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good food and the best onion kachori, Roshan is great with his service and ensures we get piping hot food served! Definitely recommend!”May 2026
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Paneer tikka biryani Net +1
“We are paneer tikka biryani and veg haleem and paratha all were amazing”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We are paneer tikka biryani and veg haleem and paratha all were amazing”March 2026
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Paratha Net +1
“We are paneer tikka biryani and veg haleem and paratha all were amazing”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We are paneer tikka biryani and veg haleem and paratha all were amazing”March 2026
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Raj kchori Net +1
“Top tip: when you order pani puri, order the suji puri! Always order the raj kchori! Yum!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Top tip: when you order pani puri, order the suji puri! Always order the raj kchori! Yum!”December 2024
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Sev puri Net +1
“Everything is so delicious especially panu puri and sev puri”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Everything is so delicious especially panu puri and sev puri”March 2026
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Suji puri Net +1
“Top tip: when you order pani puri, order the suji puri! Always order the raj kchori! Yum!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Top tip: when you order pani puri, order the suji puri! Always order the raj kchori! Yum!”December 2024
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Veg cheese sandwiches Net +1
“The veg cheese sandwiches were especially delicious and very well made.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The veg cheese sandwiches were especially delicious and very well made.”March 2026
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Veg haleem Net +1
“We are paneer tikka biryani and veg haleem and paratha all were amazing”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We are paneer tikka biryani and veg haleem and paratha all were amazing”March 2026
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Winter thali Net +1
“Delicious Winter Thali 🤩 Must Try,”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious Winter Thali 🤩 Must Try,”March 2026
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Momos Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Momos were good but not great.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Masala chai Net +3
“Their masala chai is a must-try—rich, perfectly spiced, and incredibly satisfying.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their masala chai is a must-try—rich, perfectly spiced, and incredibly satisfying.”July 2025
“Their masala chai is a must-try—rich, perfectly spiced, and incredibly satisfying.”August 2025
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Coffee Net +1
“His professionalism and friendly demeanor greatly enhanced my experience while enjoying the delicious coffee and chats he served.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“His professionalism and friendly demeanor greatly enhanced my experience while enjoying the delicious coffee and chats he served.”July 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Paneer kulcha Net −1
“Paneer kulcha was nothing like in other places, served in paper plates, etc.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Paneer kulcha was nothing like in other places, served in paper plates, etc.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Suji. For pani puri, ask for suji puri; one returning customer specifically recommends that version.
Try Raj Kchori. Add raj kchori to your order if you want another chaat recommendation from a regular visitor.
Allow Time. If ordering regular meals rather than chaat, leave extra time because one diner reported a very long wait.
Mind Spice. The chili garlic noodles were described as spicy; choose Hakka noodles if you prefer less heat.
Check Bills. Ask for a bill and check the amount and any offer before leaving, after one customer reported a pricing dispute.
Plan the visit
Practical details
located in- Lulu Hypermarket - Shop No. 45 Detroit Rd
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Meals
Regular food orders can take a long time, even though chaat orders are served within minutes.
Dine-In Delays
One diner felt online orders were receiving more attention than customers waiting inside.
Billing Concern
A customer reported being charged AED 30 for an item said to cost AED 17 and not receiving a full refund.
Branch Variation
One review found the paneer kulcha unlike versions at other branches and said it was served on paper plates.
Birthday Request
A breakfast visit ended badly when a birthday cake request involved changing wait times and an unwelcoming response.
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The Bottom Line
Bikanervala in Motor City is a casual family restaurant for Indian vegetarian food, sweets and snack-led meals. The strongest reason to visit is the desi street-food selection: reviewers specifically mention pani puri, sev puri, dahi puri, samosa chaat and aloo tikki chole. It also works for a fuller meal, with masala dosa, thalis and biryani appearing in recent visits.
The setting is described as clean, welcoming and suitable for families, including children. Masala chai gets unusually specific praise for being rich and perfectly spiced, while fresh hot samosas are a practical choice for takeaway. The menu also includes less traditional snack-counter options such as veg cheese sandwiches and noodles, although the chili garlic version was considered spicy and the momos were only rated as good rather than exceptional.
Service is often described as warm, attentive and quick, but it is not completely consistent. One diner waited a long time for regular food and felt online orders were taking priority, despite chaat arriving quickly. There is also a serious billing complaint involving an AED 30 charge for an item reportedly priced at AED 17, so checking the bill and discounts is sensible.
For chaat, regulars suggest suji puri with pani puri and raj kchori.