Bikanervala

Name: Bikanervala
Address: Financial Center Street، The Dubai Mall - Food Court - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971552561894

Downtown Dubai

Indian restaurant Open now 0 552 561 894

Bikanervala is a pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant and sweets stop in Downtown Dubai, with customers coming for North Indian food, street-style chaat and family meals. Reviews particularly point to the chole bhature, Rajasthani thali and fresh sweets.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

1,027 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Vegetarian Range

The menu gives vegetarian diners substantial choices, from chole bhature and thalis to chaap, dosa and street-food snacks.

Thali Choice

Rajasthani, veg, deluxe, winter and mini thalis are all mentioned, giving diners several ways to build a traditional-style meal.

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What to Eat at Bikanervala

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 5

Chole bhature Net +3

“Thanks to bikanervala Dubai mall they served very good and tasty food to family I try frist time at bikanervala chole bhature and Rajasthani Thali very good and budget friendly”
Rajasthani thali Net +3

“Excellent service and amazing food Rajasthani Thali very good the best meal ever try samosa chat and Pani puri ,”
Chole kulcha Net +2

“Very good food , we enjoyed the weekend lunch with Family .. chole Kulcha was awesome Ranceer was helpful in suggesting meal”
Pav bhaji Net +2

“We tried Pav Bhaji and Vada Pav, both the items were very very good. Pav was extremely soft, and the Bhaji was flavourful, and a dollop of butter in bhaji made it creamy.”
Veg thali Net +2

“Best veg thali I’ve had in a long time! Authentic taste, generous portions, and friendly service. The spices are fresh and the aromatics are on point. 10/10 would recommend to anyone craving real Indian soul food and specially Mr. Pratul thier hospitality wise and help to choose better option. Must visit for authentic Indian taste.”

Honorable mentions (28)

Bhelpuri Net +1

“Sirjana… Only come here purely because of you… You make my Bhelpuri With so much patience and love and he tasted amazing.. I have been here a couple of times, and if I don’t see you, I don’t have it so thank you whenever I come you do an amazing job.. Best wishes”
Chilly paneer Net +1

“The food was good. The chilly paneer came with extra gravy, which was not much nice.”
Crisp chaat Net +1

“Bikanervala never disappoints! The food was fresh, authentic, and delicious—from the crisp chaat to the rich main course and sweets.”
Dahi puri Net +1

“Best service I got specially thanks Mr deepak and ranveer both are good person 👍 chloe bhature and Dahi puri the best”
Dal makhani & paneer kulcha combo Net +1

“I tried chole bhature, Hyderabadi chaap with naan, fried rice with Manchurian, and the dal makhani & paneer kulcha combo. Everything tasted amazing—honestly even better than what is being served in India. I’m a hardcore vegetarian, and I absolutely loved the food.”
Deluxe thali Net +1

“Amazing food, deluxe thali was very good and tasty specially the panner and mix vegetable sabzi is worth the money. Winter thali is also something to try for sarso da saag and makke di roti taste.”
Dosa Net +1

“Mr. Saptarishi And Miss Sirjana Have Polite Nature With Good Service. The Food Is Really Outstanding! Every Meal We Had Was Full Of Flavor And Cooked To Perfection. I Really Suggest The Dosa, Chhole Kulche And Pav Bhaji Hands Down, Some Of The Most Delicious”
Fried rice with manchurian Net +1

“I tried chole bhature, Hyderabadi chaap with naan, fried rice with Manchurian, and the dal makhani & paneer kulcha combo. Everything tasted amazing—honestly even better than what is being served in India. I’m a hardcore vegetarian, and I absolutely loved the food.”
Ghewar chat Net +1

“Ranveer febuls service and most tasty dish rajasthani thali and ghewar chat must try thanks Bikanervala they made my day”
Grilled sandvich Net +1

“The Grilled sandvich was cooked to perfection.”
Hyderabadi chaap Net +1

“I tried the Hyderabadi Chaap with naan, and honestly, the taste was outstanding — full of rich flavors and perfectly cooked. The chaap was juicy and well-marinated, and the naan was soft and fresh.”
Hyderabadi chaap with naan Net +1

“I tried chole bhature, Hyderabadi chaap with naan, fried rice with Manchurian, and the dal makhani & paneer kulcha combo. Everything tasted amazing—honestly even better than what is being served in India. I’m a hardcore vegetarian, and I absolutely loved the food.”
Makke di roti Net +1

“Amazing food, deluxe thali was very good and tasty specially the panner and mix vegetable sabzi is worth the money. Winter thali is also something to try for sarso da saag and makke di roti taste.”
Manchurian ball platter Net +1

“And since indian street style chowmin is my all time favorite so I ordered Veg Chowmin with Manchurian ball platter. Service was pretty quick. Quantity was so perfect and good for 2 people. And i am so happy in Dubai-that Finally i got the proper Indian Street style Desi chinese food. Loved the saucy spicy taste. And since its from Bikanerwala.. quality is guaranteed ❤️❤️”
Mix vegetable sabzi Net +1

“Amazing food, deluxe thali was very good and tasty specially the panner and mix vegetable sabzi is worth the money. Winter thali is also something to try for sarso da saag and makke di roti taste.”
Munchurions Net +1

“Very delicious and tasty food. Noodles was so soft bit oily but very delicious along with munchurions. Is very recommended and veg thali was also very tasty. A life saviour for vegetarians. Prices are moderate here. Loved every bit of it”
Naan Net +1

“I tried the Hyderabadi Chaap with naan, and honestly, the taste was outstanding — full of rich flavors and perfectly cooked. The chaap was juicy and well-marinated, and the naan was soft and fresh.”
Pani puri Net +1

“Excellent service and amazing food Rajasthani Thali very good the best meal ever try samosa chat and Pani puri ,”
Panner Net +1

“Amazing food, deluxe thali was very good and tasty specially the panner and mix vegetable sabzi is worth the money. Winter thali is also something to try for sarso da saag and makke di roti taste.”
Rose milk Net +1

“The must-try item here is definitely their rose milk – highly recommended!”
Samosa chat Net +1

“Excellent service and amazing food Rajasthani Thali very good the best meal ever try samosa chat and Pani puri ,”
Sarso da saag Net +1

“Amazing food, deluxe thali was very good and tasty specially the panner and mix vegetable sabzi is worth the money. Winter thali is also something to try for sarso da saag and makke di roti taste.”
Vada pav Net +1

“We tried Pav Bhaji and Vada Pav, both the items were very very good. Pav was extremely soft, and the Bhaji was flavourful, and a dollop of butter in bhaji made it creamy. Vada pav was good, especially the dry Garlic powder inside it along with the green chutney.”
Veg chowmin Net +1

“And since indian street style chowmin is my all time favorite so I ordered Veg Chowmin with Manchurian ball platter. Service was pretty quick. Quantity was so perfect and good for 2 people. And i am so happy in Dubai-that Finally i got the proper Indian Street style Desi chinese food. Loved the saucy spicy taste. And since its from Bikanerwala.. quality is guaranteed ❤️❤️”
Winter thali Net +1

“Amazing food, deluxe thali was very good and tasty specially the panner and mix vegetable sabzi is worth the money. Winter thali is also something to try for sarso da saag and makke di roti taste.”
Mini thali Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Especially mini thali is was very delicious with organic taste.”
Ghee roast Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Came here a little while back when malls were still open and ordered the ghee roast and pav bhaji. Both were decent in taste and pricing is average as well. Service was decent with the food being served within expected time.”
Masala dosa Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had the masala dosa here. Compared to other similar vendors at other malls it was okay. I loved the chutneys, but was not a fan of the sambar. The aloo filling and dosa itself was a bit oily for my taste, but overall the taste was good. Next time I probably try something else.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Aalu paratha Net −1

“Ordered Aalu paratha with curd, expected it to be decent, given price is almost 1.5 times higher than regular restaurants. All they delivered was a burnt paratha baked hardly for 5-7 minute on very high flame.”
Bhature Net −1

“Most disgusting bikanervala I have ever been to in Dubai especially. I waited for the order for half an hour and even after such a long wait the Bhature were cold and chewy rather than hot and crisp. Big disaster for such a huge brand name. Don’t waste your money or the food on such a waste outlet.”
Dal makhani Net −1

“I took aed 47 mini thali today evening Food taste good but the quantity of the 2 vegetables and dal makhani is pretty little, maybe just 4 tablespoons each. If not all atleast daal quantity should be made more so the rice can be eaten properly”
Executive thali Net −1

“For executive thali which I got 2 containers empty.”
Sambar Net −1

“We had the masala dosa here. Compared to other similar vendors at other malls it was okay. I loved the chutneys, but was not a fan of the sambar. The aloo filling and dosa itself was a bit oily for my taste, but overall the taste was good. Next time I probably try something else.”
Skeeh kebab Net −1

“My platter was cold and not good the skeeh kebab tasted slightly stale.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Portions. If ordering the AED 47 mini thali, ask about serving sizes first; one diner found the vegetables and dal too small to finish the rice.

Avoid Peaks. Try a quieter food-court period if you want an unhurried meal, as a busy visit meant rushed service and scarce seating.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Financial Center Street، The Dubai Mall - Food Court - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

0 552 561 894

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 – 12:30 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 12:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Small Portions

One diner found the mini thali vegetables and dal makhani limited, with roughly four tablespoons of each.

Cold Food

Some reviews report food arriving cold or only slightly warm, including thali and bhature orders.

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The Bottom Line

Bikanervala is a vegetarian Indian restaurant and sweets stop in Downtown Dubai. You can come for a full meal such as chole bhature, Hyderabadi chaap with naan or a Rajasthani thali, then finish with fresh sweets. It also works for a quicker food-court snack: reviews specifically mention samosa chaat, pani puri, bhelpuri, dosa and pav bhaji.

Thalis are a major draw, with customers discussing veg, mini, deluxe, winter and Rajasthani versions. The mini thali received mixed feedback: one diner enjoyed the taste but found the two vegetables and dal makhani limited to about four tablespoons each. A reported AED 47 price is attached to that mini thali review, so treat it as a customer-reported reference rather than a current menu price.

Service is often described as friendly, attentive and quick, and families appreciated help with children’s food requests. The setting is in a busy food court, though, so seating can be tight and service may feel rushed at peak periods. Quality is not perfectly consistent.

Reviews include cold bhature, a cold platter, clumpy rice and a burnt aloo paratha, alongside many accounts of fresh, flavourful food. Check that hot dishes arrive hot, and consider rose milk or the sweets counter for dessert.