Chaat variety
The menu covers street-food favourites such as bhel puri, shev puri, dahi vada and pani puri.
Bombay Chowpatty Dubai Mall
Burj Khalifa - Downtown
Bombay Chowpatty is an Indian restaurant in the Dubai Mall food court in Burj Khalifa - Downtown, with a broad menu spanning street-style chaats and fuller meals. Reviewers particularly mention bhel puri, masala tea, vegetarian combos and the chance to find familiar Indian flavours while shopping.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
377 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh flavours
Several diners found the vegetarian combo fresh and full of flavour, making it a useful meat-free choice.
Tea
The masala tea is described as herbal and spiced, and one reviewer found the tea and coffee affordable.
Large portions
Some reviewers say the quantity is generous for the price, especially in the meal combos.
Menu range
The menu includes both North and South Indian dishes alongside chaats, with dosa and idli also available.
Quick service
One review reports speedy service with the order delivered correctly and to standard.
What to Eat at Bombay Chowpatty Dubai 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 Bombay Chowpatty Dubai 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bombay Chowpatty Dubai Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Bhel puri Net +2
“Champion on your service, authentic indian food.. Super Tasty and all made fresh. We tried double samosa chaat and bhel puri. It was just AMAZING 🤩”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Champion on your service, authentic indian food.. Super Tasty and all made fresh. We tried double samosa chaat and bhel puri. It was just AMAZING 🤩”August 2023
“We had ordered shev puri, dahi wada , bhel puri, masala tea and buttermilk. Surprisingly all the items were very tasty.”July 2024
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Dahi wada Net +2
“We tried Dahi Vada, Shev Puri and dry fruit milk shake. Everything was delicious!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Dahi Vada, Shev Puri and dry fruit milk shake. Everything was delicious!”August 2025
“We had ordered shev puri, dahi wada , bhel puri, masala tea and buttermilk. Surprisingly all the items were very tasty.”July 2024
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Shev puri Net +2
“We had ordered shev puri, dahi wada , bhel puri, masala tea and buttermilk. Surprisingly all the items were very tasty.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had ordered shev puri, dahi wada , bhel puri, masala tea and buttermilk. Surprisingly all the items were very tasty.”July 2024
“We tried Dahi Vada, Shev Puri and dry fruit milk shake. Everything was delicious!”August 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Biryani Net +1
“Don't miss the spicy delicacies like fiery butter chicken and aromatic biryani that burst with flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“Don't miss the spicy delicacies like fiery butter chicken and aromatic biryani that burst with flavors.”July 2025
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Buttermilk Net +1
“We had ordered shev puri, dahi wada , bhel puri, masala tea and buttermilk. Surprisingly all the items were very tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had ordered shev puri, dahi wada , bhel puri, masala tea and buttermilk. Surprisingly all the items were very tasty.”July 2024
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Chana papri Net +1
“The subcontinent chana papri, gol gappy, Raj Gappay, chaat, kachori everything was fine to try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The subcontinent chana papri, gol gappy, Raj Gappay, chaat, kachori everything was fine to try.”September 2024
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Chapati Net +1
“Perfect food, Daal is not too much spicy and chapati is made from whole wheat.”
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Review excerpts
“Perfect food, Daal is not too much spicy and chapati is made from whole wheat.”April 2023
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Combo vegetarian Net +1
“Great food had a combo vegetarian full of flavor and fresh. Must try in the mall”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great food had a combo vegetarian full of flavor and fresh. Must try in the mall”January 2026
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Daal Net +1
“Perfect food, Daal is not too much spicy and chapati is made from whole wheat.”
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Review excerpts
“Perfect food, Daal is not too much spicy and chapati is made from whole wheat.”April 2023
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Dosa Net +1
“Dosa & idli available That’s great”
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Review excerpts
“Dosa & idli available That’s great”May 2025
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Double samosa chaat Net +1
“Champion on your service, authentic indian food.. Super Tasty and all made fresh. We tried double samosa chaat and bhel puri. It was just AMAZING 🤩”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Champion on your service, authentic indian food.. Super Tasty and all made fresh. We tried double samosa chaat and bhel puri. It was just AMAZING 🤩”August 2023
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Gol gappy Net +1
“The subcontinent chana papri, gol gappy, Raj Gappay, chaat, kachori everything was fine to try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The subcontinent chana papri, gol gappy, Raj Gappay, chaat, kachori everything was fine to try.”September 2024
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Idli Net +1
“Dosa & idli available That’s great”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Dosa & idli available That’s great”May 2025
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Kachori Net +1
“The subcontinent chana papri, gol gappy, Raj Gappay, chaat, kachori everything was fine to try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The subcontinent chana papri, gol gappy, Raj Gappay, chaat, kachori everything was fine to try.”September 2024
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Momos Net +1
“Momos also very tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“Momos also very tasty.”April 2026
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Raj gappay Net +1
“The subcontinent chana papri, gol gappy, Raj Gappay, chaat, kachori everything was fine to try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The subcontinent chana papri, gol gappy, Raj Gappay, chaat, kachori everything was fine to try.”September 2024
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Thali Net +1
“This place is in a food court inside the mall. But the quality of food and service is beyond what one would expect from mall food. We kept repeating this place during our stay here. The staff is so friendly. Especially the person plating the Thali and the great young lady at the cash register.”
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Review excerpts
“This place is in a food court inside the mall. But the quality of food and service is beyond what one would expect from mall food. We kept repeating this place during our stay here. The staff is so friendly. Especially the person plating the Thali and the great young lady at the cash register.”September 2023
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Butter chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Don't miss the spicy delicacies like fiery butter chicken and aromatic biryani that burst with flavors.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Don't miss the spicy delicacies like fiery butter chicken and aromatic biryani that burst with flavors.”July 2025
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Freshly baked naan Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The rich, creamy curries paired with freshly baked naan are simply irresistible.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The rich, creamy curries paired with freshly baked naan are simply irresistible.”July 2025
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Masala dosa Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We tried the masala dosa and the chole bhature. The food in general was okay but portion size was a bit less compared to the price.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 3
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Chai Net +1
“The chai was amazing with herbs and masala and Sameer was greeting in welcoming and suggesting the tea.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chai was amazing with herbs and masala and Sameer was greeting in welcoming and suggesting the tea.”November 2025
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Dry fruit milk shake Net +1
“We tried Dahi Vada, Shev Puri and dry fruit milk shake. Everything was delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Dahi Vada, Shev Puri and dry fruit milk shake. Everything was delicious!”August 2025
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Masala tea Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We had ordered shev puri, dahi wada , bhel puri, masala tea and buttermilk. Surprisingly all the items were very tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We had ordered shev puri, dahi wada , bhel puri, masala tea and buttermilk. Surprisingly all the items were very tasty.”July 2024
What to Avoid (7)
Food 5
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Chicken malai kebab Net −1
“I had the chicken biryani and the chicken malai kebab, both were okay and average. The chicken in the chicken malai kebab was a bit dry.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I had the chicken biryani and the chicken malai kebab, both were okay and average. The chicken in the chicken malai kebab was a bit dry.”December 2025
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Pani puri Net −1
“I did order for Pani puri it's total discussing I cannot eat also”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I did order for Pani puri it's total discussing I cannot eat also”November 2025
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Raj kachuri Net −1
“I recently visited and tried the Raj Kachuri — it was okay, but I’m quite disappointed with the staff’s behavior. I don’t know what’s been going on for the past few months, but something has definitely changed. The quality is going down, and the staff attitude is not what it used to be.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I recently visited and tried the Raj Kachuri — it was okay, but I’m quite disappointed with the staff’s behavior. I don’t know what’s been going on for the past few months, but something has definitely changed. The quality is going down, and the staff attitude is not what it used to be.”April 2025
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Chole bhature Net −2
“I was very disappointed with the. Chole bhature i ordered from bombay chawpatty , dubai mall. The chole was smelling ruined and when i infrom the staff about it they said you already eat that much and now you are saying. You checked the picture how much i eat . It was very very bad.”
Positive 0Negative 2Neutral 1
Critical review excerpts
“I was very disappointed with the. Chole bhature i ordered from bombay chawpatty , dubai mall. The chole was smelling ruined and when i infrom the staff about it they said you already eat that much and now you are saying. You checked the picture how much i eat . It was very very bad.”November 2024
“The Chole Bhature was extremely disappointing — it seemed like old oil was used to fry the bhatura, giving it an unpleasant taste and smell. The chole itself tasted stale, as if it had been stored for too long and reheated.”March 2026
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Samosa chaat Net −2
“Please dont eat from here. My husband got food poisoning after eating their samosa chaat. He had to be admitted to the hospital because hos fever was not going down and he had bad diarhea.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“Please dont eat from here. My husband got food poisoning after eating their samosa chaat. He had to be admitted to the hospital because hos fever was not going down and he had bad diarhea.”August 2023
“I ordered Samosa Chaat. Its not good something was smelly.And its quite expensive too. Service not that great.”May 2025
Drinks 2
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Fresh orange juice Net −1
“The fresh orange juice was warm.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The fresh orange juice was warm.”September 2023
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Mango lassi Net −1
“The mango lassi had so much sugar that I thought I will get into a diabetes coma.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The mango lassi had so much sugar that I thought I will get into a diabetes coma.”February 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check orders. Check takeaway or thali contents at the counter before leaving; one diner reported a missing chapatti and snacks.
Try chaats. For the most repeatedly praised direction, consider bhel puri, shev puri or dahi vada rather than guessing from the wider menu.
Try combos. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian combos are specifically mentioned, with one reviewer calling the vegetarian combo fresh and flavourful.
Ask about temperature. If you are ordering a hot meal, check that it is freshly served: several reviews mention food arriving cold or not warm.
Choose tea. Masala tea is a notable order, but expectations should be measured because another diner found it watery.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Mall
Burj Khalifa - Downtown, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food consistency
Reviews range from delicious and fresh to bland, cold or stale, so quality appears inconsistent.
Complaint handling
A diner reported missing a chapatti and snacks from a non-veg thali, then felt staff refused responsibility.
Chole bhature
Two reviews raised serious concerns about chole bhature, including an unpleasant smell and stale-tasting chole.
Staff attitude
Some customers describe rude or unfriendly service, particularly at the cashier and during complaints.
Value concerns
Portion size and pricing do not always line up: one diner found the portions smaller than expected for the price.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
5 AED
tea
“had tea and coffee costs 5 aed and 7 aed”Google review · March 2026
7 AED
coffee
“had tea and coffee costs 5 aed and 7 aed”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Bombay Chowpatty is a Dubai Mall food-court stop for Indian street food and everyday meals, handy when you want familiar desi flavours without leaving the mall. The strongest review themes are chaats such as bhel puri, pani puri, shev puri and dahi vada, plus masala tea. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian combos give you a fuller meal, while dosa, idli, biryani and chole bhature broaden the menu.
There is plenty to like when the kitchen is on form. Diners describe street-food flavours close to those found in India, generous quantities in some combos and quick service on good visits. Tea and coffee were reported at 5 AED and 7 AED respectively, though that is a customer-reported price rather than a current menu quote.
The restaurant’s food-court setting also makes it an easy informal meal during a Dubai Mall visit. Quality and service are the main reasons to stay cautious. Reviews mention cold or bland food, tasteless samosas, watery masala tea and a dry chicken malai kebab.
Chole bhature and samosa chaat drew particularly serious complaints about smell or freshness, while some customers found staff rude when problems were raised. Check your order at the counter before leaving, especially with thalis, and consider asking for freshly prepared, hot food.