Chaat Bazaar - Al Nahda

Name: Chaat Bazaar - Al Nahda
Address: Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda - Dubai, Al Nahda, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142546088

Al Nahda

Restaurant Closed 04 254 6088

Chaat Bazaar - Al Nahda is an Indian street-food restaurant serving Bombay-style snacks and chaats. Reviews particularly point to its pani puri and pav bhaji, with indoor and outdoor seating for a casual snack or meal in Al Nahda.

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3.9

★★★★☆

849 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pani puri

Pani puri is repeatedly praised, with one visit describing the aloo masala version as fresh and tasty.

Pav bhaji

Pav bhaji is a standout for several reviewers, including one who called it the best dish on the menu.

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What to Eat at Chaat Bazaar - Al Nahda

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

Food 8

Pani puri Net +11

“If you go when the weather is not too hot, make sure to have the Pani puri the authentic way. Nothing can recreate the thrill of standing on the pavement, unperturbed by people jostling past.”
Pav bhaji Net +9

“I absolutely love their pav bhaji—it’s flavorful, perfectly spiced, and always satisfying.”
Vada pav Net +7

“Had the vada pav”
Cheesy masala fries Net +3

“1)Cheesy Masala Fries 🍟 was deliciously yummy the cheese on top was making its more yum”
Chilli cheese sandwich Net +2

“🌶Chilli Cheese Sandwich had a divine taste which everyone loved.”
Dahi bhalla chaat Net +2

“Dahi bhalla chaat and Bhalla papadi chaat was also yum.”
Fresh lemon mint Net +2

“🌶Fresh Lemon Mint was the best in drinks and others drinks were really good.”
Samosa ragda chaat Net +2

“Samosa Ragda Chaat was yummy but spicy.”

Honorable mentions (30)

Aloo samosa Net +1

“4)Aloo Samosa ( had a good samosa after ages I am not a fan of spicy masala but the samosa they serve was perfect )”
Amul butter pav bhaji Net +1

“The food here was exceptionally delicious where we decided to order for a delivery and the food arrived on time. The packing was perfect and the food arrived hot. The best dish has got to be the pav bhaji which is a must try. Dishes Ordered Mee Mumbaikar Bambaiya ragda patties Bahubali grill sandwich Batata vada Pani puri Amul butter pav bhaji Mango lassi”
Batata vada pizza Net +1

“2)Batata Vada Pizza 🍕 the best highly recommended”
Bel puri Net +1

“Bel Puri: This was quite good, no complaints here.”
Bengaluru masala poori Net +1

“Bengaluru Masala poori is good too.”
Bhalla papadi chaat Net +1

“Dahi bhalla chaat and Bhalla papadi chaat was also yum.”
Bun maska Net +1

“Bun maska is a fav.”
Chaat bazaar in a box Net +1

“Chaat bazaar in a box- small portion of masala pav, gulab jamun,punjabi papdi, bhel puri,dilli dahi bhalla,goan basket . Good to go platter for 3 pax and has everything u need.”
Chana bature Net +1

“Chana Batura is served with curd and pickle and truly delicious. The batura could have been a little less oily.”
Cheesy maggi Net +1

“I enjoyed the Cheesy Maggi as I'm a big fan of noodles.”
Chilly cheesy vada pav Net +1

“Chilly cheesy vada pav was the yummiest and the best vada pav u have to try.”
Ghugni Net +1

“All chaats were freshly made & my favourite among all was Ghugni & Papri Chaat.”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“The dessert Gulab Jamun was so good that i highly recommend you to try it. Perfectly balanced in taste & melt in the mouth pieces.”
Kashmiri pakoda rolls Net +1

“We also had their kashmiri pakoda rolls. These were cheesy on the inside and crispy on the outside. We totally enjoyed them.”
Masala pav Net +1

“The masala pav tasted good but was more like a pav bhaji itself.”
Misal pav Net +1

“Their Misal Pav is the real deal. The bold, spicy gravy, the perfectly balanced farsan, the soft pav — it transports me straight back to my Kokan.”
Pani puri tasting platter Net +1

“Pani puri tasting platter- 8 different stuffed puris with 2 pcs each.. loved it..”
Pani puri with aloo masala Net +1

“Had amazing pani puri with aloo masala at UAE restaurant ,chat bazar !everything was fresh and tasty . special thanks to sawan Kumar for quick service and friendly behaviour .”
Papri chaat Net +1

“All chaats were freshly made & my favourite among all was Ghugni & Papri Chaat.”
Platter from heaven Net +1

“Platter from heaven- bhel puri,sevi puri,basket and dahi chaat. Lovely combination.”
Samosa Net +1

“Samosa, Samosa Pav and Samosa Cholle Dahi main are really good and I definitely recommend them.”
Samosa chat Net +1

“Their samosa chat is really good.”
Samosa cholle dahi main Net +1

“Samosa, Samosa Pav and Samosa Cholle Dahi main are really good and I definitely recommend them.”
Samosa pav Net +1

“Samosa, Samosa Pav and Samosa Cholle Dahi main are really good and I definitely recommend them.”
Samosa ragada chaat Net +1

“I was here with my fam and we started off with Samosa Ragada Chaat, Vada Pav, Mango Lassi and Mint Lemonade. The chaat was spicy and flavorful and was wiped out in seconds.”
Sev poori tacos Net +1

“Tried the Vada Paav , Sev Poori Tacos & Aloo paratha. The aloo paratha wasn't that great and the gravy served along had too much oil but the Sev poori tacos and Vada Paav were nice .. will come here to try some more dishes .”
Vada paav Net +1

“Tried the Vada Paav , Sev Poori Tacos & Aloo paratha. The aloo paratha wasn't that great and the gravy served along had too much oil but the Sev poori tacos and Vada Paav were nice .. will come here to try some more dishes .”
Aloo paratha Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The aloo paratha is highly recommended — delicious and full of flavour.”
Ghost chilli vada pav Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Ghost Chilli Vada Pav is something to be tried at least once.”
Kolhapuri missal pav Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Kolhapuri Missal Pav just as described is very spicy, which won't hit just yet. Give some minutes and you can slowly feel the heat.”

Drinks 2

Karak mojito Net +1

“Something that made me pleasantly surprised was the karak mojito. It is basically iced karak tea. I personally loved it.”
Salted lassi Net +1

“Salted Lassi 💯 My recommendations Fresh salted lassi and the best part is each drink was very different and has a different specific taste 😋”

What to Avoid (8)

Food 7

Amul cheese vada pav Net −1

“Amul Cheese Vada Pav- only the Vada was heated up, Pav was not buttered up or even warmed up, which was kind of a turn off for me. Not a fan of Pav right out of the packet. However, I did not feel this difference when I had Vada pav delivered home. Probably because the Vada and Pav were of the same temperature.”
Anar bhel puri Net −1

“This evening I ordered Anar Bhel puri But there is hardly any puffed rice it’s only There isn’t only sev, and they did not give green chutney & sweet chutney”
Hirvi techa fries Net −1

“Hirvi Techa Fries are okay, but I didn't find them special.”
Kashmiri pakora Net −1

“I ordered the Kashmiri pakora, expecting something flavorful and authentic, but it turned out to be just cheese stuffed inside with even more cheese strings loaded on top. There was absolutely no real taste—just an overwhelming, bland cheesiness that didn’t resemble a pakora at all.”
Original misal pav Net −1

“Ordered original misal pav it was worst in taste . I felt like am eating chilli mixed with hot water seved with pav. No taste . Adding before and after pic. I cudnt finish”
Tawa pulav Net −1

“but today got very bad experience in the tawa pulav, there were no other veggies was in the pulav only cauliflower pieces highly added...so must suggest if you are expecting like me, a full veggies added pulav then don't go with this dish...”
Mexican nachos salsa bhel Net −2

“Mexican Nachos Salsa Bhel: Unfortunately, this was the worst ever. I strongly advise against trying it.”

Drinks 1

Masala chai Net −1

“Masala Chai was okay, nothing special. The masala was not freshly made and we can easily recognise that. I like that it was hot and freshly made so had a perfect ending.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose filling. For pani puri, ask about the filling: one reviewer liked being able to choose aloo for a more satisfying plate.

Try outdoors. When the weather is comfortable, choose the outdoor area for a more pavement-style pani puri experience.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda - Dubai

Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai

04 254 6088

Mon	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Order errors

Delivery customers report missing or incorrect items; one pani puri order arrived without the requested ragda.

Service delays

Some dine-in visits involved long waits, including one table whose order was forgotten for around 40 minutes.

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The Bottom Line

Chaat Bazaar - Al Nahda is a casual Indian street-food restaurant in Al Nahda, with a menu built around Mumbai-style snacks and chaats. Pani puri, vada pav and pav bhaji are the safest starting points: multiple reviews praise them for fresh, tangy or authentic Mumbai flavours, while one calls the pav bhaji the best dish on the menu. Misal pav and tarri poha also appeal to diners looking for regional favourites, though the former has received mixed feedback.

The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, with the outdoor area giving pani puri a more pavement-style feel. Earlier reviews describe a colourful Bollywood-themed interior, and RTA parking has been reported in front of and around the venue. The menu is broad enough for groups to share, and one reviewer found the portions generous.

Service is less consistent than the food. Some visits mention quick, attentive service, but others report forgotten orders, waits of around 40 minutes and rude interactions. Delivery deserves extra checking: customers have reported missing or incorrect items and unreachable phones.

A few dishes also divide opinion, including Mexican salsa bhel, tawa pulao and misal pav. For a first visit, start with the better-supported classics and check takeaway items before leaving.