Fresh Chaat
Dahi poori and pani poori are praised for fresh, flavorful fillings, though the portions may feel modest.
Bikanervala - Dubai Hills Mall
Dubai Hills Estate
In Dubai Hills Estate, Bikanervala is a vegetarian Indian food-court stop for North Indian comfort food, chaat and sweets. Reviews particularly point to the chole bhature, thalis and fresh-tasting pani puri, with spacious food-court seating for family meals.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
769 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong Thalis
The Gujarati thali and other thalis stand out for balanced, flavorful dishes that make a complete meal.
Vegetarian Choice
Reviews specifically recommend it for vegetarians looking for both sweets and a substantial main course.
Family Seating
The food-court setting has spacious, comfortable seating, making a family meal easier during a mall visit.
Flexible Orders
One review says the kitchen and staff were willing to accommodate a special request when it could be done.
What to Eat at Bikanervala - Dubai Hills Mall 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 - Dubai Hills Mall, 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.
These items at Bikanervala - Dubai Hills Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Aam ras Net +2
“The aam Ras perfect start for the day.”
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Review excerpts
“The aam Ras perfect start for the day.”April 2026
“Also gave me Aamras to taste.”May 2026
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Chole bhature Net +2
“Had an amazing breakfast at Bikanervala in Dubai Hills Mall — the chole bhature was absolutely delicious! 😋 Special shoutout to Mukesh for being so helpful and making the experience even better. Highly recommend this place!”
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“Had an amazing breakfast at Bikanervala in Dubai Hills Mall — the chole bhature was absolutely delicious! 😋 Special shoutout to Mukesh for being so helpful and making the experience even better. Highly recommend this place!”March 2026
“Chola Bhatura was amazing.”December 2024
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Dahi poori Net +2
“Ravindra’s dahi puri chaat was amazing – crispy puris, creamy yogurt, and the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Served with a smile, it was one of the best I’ve had!”
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Review excerpts
“Ravindra’s dahi puri chaat was amazing – crispy puris, creamy yogurt, and the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Served with a smile, it was one of the best I’ve had!”September 2025
“I visited Bikanervala at Dubai Hills Mall Food Court and tried their Dahi Poori and Pani Poori. The taste was absolutely amazing 🤩—fresh, flavorful, and very satisfying. The only downside was that the portions felt a bit limited; I definitely wished there was more!”January 2026
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Matar kulcha Net +2
“Their Mutter Kulcha which was based on white peas was a good stuff to order as well.”
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Review excerpts
“Their Mutter Kulcha which was based on white peas was a good stuff to order as well.”December 2024
“I love their matar kulcha with their special summer treat masala soda and aamras puri.”May 2025
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Thali Net +2
“Thali is absolutely fantastic ❤️ Every dish was flavorful, fresh and well balanced.”
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“Thali is absolutely fantastic ❤️ Every dish was flavorful, fresh and well balanced.”November 2025
“Their Thali is a favorite, and the sweets like rasmalai and gulab jamun are just the perfect ending.”July 2025
Honorable mentions (8)
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Aamras puri Net +1
“I love their matar kulcha with their special summer treat masala soda and aamras puri.”
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Review excerpts
“I love their matar kulcha with their special summer treat masala soda and aamras puri.”May 2025
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Dal chawal Net +1
“Dal Chawal - Must Say, it was an absolute comfort Meal. Dal was perfectly tempered with right balance of spices. Thanks Digvijay for the excellent experience.👍”
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“Dal Chawal - Must Say, it was an absolute comfort Meal. Dal was perfectly tempered with right balance of spices. Thanks Digvijay for the excellent experience.👍”July 2025
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Gujrati thali Net +1
“The food is awesome, tasty flavourful, fresh, staff is very nice and pleasant to suggest the best choice. I personally loved Gujrati thali the most.”
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“The food is awesome, tasty flavourful, fresh, staff is very nice and pleasant to suggest the best choice. I personally loved Gujrati thali the most.”June 2026
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Gulab jamun Net +1
“Their Thali is a favorite, and the sweets like rasmalai and gulab jamun are just the perfect ending.”
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Review excerpts
“Their Thali is a favorite, and the sweets like rasmalai and gulab jamun are just the perfect ending.”July 2025
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Jeers shikanji Net +1
“Jeers shikanji I tried was very good. Mukesh followed my instructions since I needed less sweet and it turned out very good. Much needed in summer time”
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“Jeers shikanji I tried was very good. Mukesh followed my instructions since I needed less sweet and it turned out very good. Much needed in summer time”June 2026
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Pani poori Net +1
“I visited Bikanervala at Dubai Hills Mall Food Court and tried their Dahi Poori and Pani Poori. The taste was absolutely amazing 🤩—fresh, flavorful, and very satisfying. The only downside was that the portions felt a bit limited; I definitely wished there was more!”
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Review excerpts
“I visited Bikanervala at Dubai Hills Mall Food Court and tried their Dahi Poori and Pani Poori. The taste was absolutely amazing 🤩—fresh, flavorful, and very satisfying. The only downside was that the portions felt a bit limited; I definitely wished there was more!”January 2026
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Rasmalai Net +1
“Their Thali is a favorite, and the sweets like rasmalai and gulab jamun are just the perfect ending.”
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Review excerpts
“Their Thali is a favorite, and the sweets like rasmalai and gulab jamun are just the perfect ending.”July 2025
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Soya tikka Net +1
“We loved their soya tikka and the masala onions provided with them added to the flavour.”
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Review excerpts
“We loved their soya tikka and the masala onions provided with them added to the flavour.”December 2024
Drinks 2
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Chai samosa combination Net +1
“Chai Samosa combination @5 Dhs is an amazing one.”
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Review excerpts
“Chai Samosa combination @5 Dhs is an amazing one.”February 2026
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Masala soda Net +1
“I love their matar kulcha with their special summer treat masala soda and aamras puri.”
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Review excerpts
“I love their matar kulcha with their special summer treat masala soda and aamras puri.”May 2025
What to Avoid (8)
Food 7
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Dal makhani Net −1
“I ordered the Shahi Paneer and Dal Makhani with Naan, and both were very ordinary.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Shahi Paneer and Dal Makhani with Naan, and both were very ordinary.”April 2026
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Mixed pakoras Net −1
“We ordered noodles, rajma rice, two samosas, and mixed pakoras. Unfortunately, everything tasted stale and lacked freshness and flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered noodles, rajma rice, two samosas, and mixed pakoras. Unfortunately, everything tasted stale and lacked freshness and flavor.”February 2026
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Naan Net −1
“I ordered the Shahi Paneer and Dal Makhani with Naan, and both were very ordinary.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Shahi Paneer and Dal Makhani with Naan, and both were very ordinary.”April 2026
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Noodles Net −1
“We ordered noodles, rajma rice, two samosas, and mixed pakoras. Unfortunately, everything tasted stale and lacked freshness and flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered noodles, rajma rice, two samosas, and mixed pakoras. Unfortunately, everything tasted stale and lacked freshness and flavor.”February 2026
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Rajma rice Net −1
“We ordered noodles, rajma rice, two samosas, and mixed pakoras. Unfortunately, everything tasted stale and lacked freshness and flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered noodles, rajma rice, two samosas, and mixed pakoras. Unfortunately, everything tasted stale and lacked freshness and flavor.”February 2026
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Shahi paneer Net −1
“I ordered the Shahi Paneer and Dal Makhani with Naan, and both were very ordinary. The Shahi Paneer, in particular, felt like plain paneer with a bit of cream splashed on top rather than a proper gravy.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Shahi Paneer and Dal Makhani with Naan, and both were very ordinary. The Shahi Paneer, in particular, felt like plain paneer with a bit of cream splashed on top rather than a proper gravy.”April 2026
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Two samosas Net −1
“We ordered noodles, rajma rice, two samosas, and mixed pakoras. Unfortunately, everything tasted stale and lacked freshness and flavor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered noodles, rajma rice, two samosas, and mixed pakoras. Unfortunately, everything tasted stale and lacked freshness and flavor.”February 2026
Drinks 1
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Chai Net −1
“A small cup of Chai which is not even freshly made cost 7 AED!!!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“A small cup of Chai which is not even freshly made cost 7 AED!!!!”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Adjust Sweetness. If ordering shikanji, ask for less sweet; one customer said that instruction produced a drink they enjoyed.
Try Combo. For a small snack, the chai-and-samosa combination was reported at 5 Dhs.
Check Token. Keep an eye on the collection system: one review found the token buzzer had failed after a wait of more than 15 minutes.
Expect Portions. The chaat was praised for taste, but one visitor found the dahi poori and pani poori portions limited.
Check Payment. Before tapping your card, confirm the amount and ask for a receipt, since one chai purchase raised both concerns.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Food court - Unit No. DHM-FF-100 - First Floor
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid - Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:45 PM |
Common Concerns
Quality Dip
A regular customer reported that Shahi Paneer, Dal Makhani and naan felt noticeably more ordinary than the previous year.
Stale Meal
One order of noodles, rajma rice, samosas and pakoras was described as stale, with reported stomach discomfort afterward.
Cold Collection
A faulty token buzzer left one customer's food sitting cold before it was reheated.
Chai Complaint
A review criticised a small chai as not freshly made and said the card payment amount was not clearly communicated.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
7 AED
small cup of Chai
“A small cup of Chai which is not even freshly made cost 7 AED!!!!”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Bikanervala is a vegetarian Indian restaurant counter in the Dubai Hills Mall food court, and a useful stop when you want a quick North Indian meal rather than a formal sit-down restaurant. Chole bhature, thalis, chaat and traditional sweets such as rasmalai and gulab jamun are the recurring attractions. The food-court location also has spacious, comfortable seating for families.
The strongest dish-specific feedback is around chaat and thalis. Dahi poori and pani poori were described as fresh, flavorful and satisfying, while a separate review praised the crisp, balanced experience of dahi puri chaat. Thalis, Gujarati thali in particular, are repeatedly treated as reliable full meals.
Aamras puri, matar kulcha and dal chawal also appear as notable choices, while karak tea gives the visit a simpler snack-and-drink angle. There are a few reasons to pay attention at collection and checkout. One customer received food cold after a token buzzer failed, and another reported stale-tasting food with stomach discomfort.
A chai review also questioned freshness, pricing communication and the missing receipt. Ask for sweetness adjustments where needed, confirm card totals, and consider the 5 Dhs chai-samosa combination for a modest snack.