Chai And Co. (Circle Mall, JVC) - Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Name: Chai And Co. (Circle Mall, JVC) - Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Address: Circle Mall by Dubai Retail - Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145686752

Jumeirah Village Circle

Restaurant Open now 04 568 6752

Chai And Co. is an all-day restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a cosy café setting. Reviews point especially to its shakshuka and French toast, while the karak range gives tea drinkers a reason to linger.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

1,795 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Breakfast favourites

The shakshuka, French toast and English Breakfast are repeatedly described as satisfying choices.

Karak range

Saffron karak and espresso karak stand out, with the latter described as strong, smooth and balanced.

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What to Eat at Chai And Co. (Circle Mall, JVC) - Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

These items at Chai And Co. (Circle Mall, JVC) - Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

Avocado wit poached eggs on bread Net +1

“Biryani was very good, tea was very different and had an authentic taste, avocado wit poached eggs on bread had a tingling flavor( must try), overall food was really good”
Biryani Net +1

“Biryani was very good, tea was very different and had an authentic taste, avocado wit poached eggs on bread had a tingling flavor( must try), overall food was really good”
Buttered chicken with rice Net +1

“While i had the buttered chicken with rice, mild spicy just right, i finished all of it to the last bit of rice.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“Had a wonderful experience at Chai & Co in Circle Mall, Dubai. The food was absolutely amazing — the chicken biryani was especially delicious, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. What really made our visit special was the service. Usman took such great care of us; he was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable throughout. Great food and excellent service — we’ll definitely be coming back!”
Chicken parma with fries Net +1

“I ordered the chicken Parma with fries, green tea and a Coke Zero. All served promptly and tasted delicious. 😊”
Eggs benedict Net +1

“Our favourite go-to restaurant for their All-day Breakfast items. Good food. Eggs benedict, Keema paratha and best French Toast ever!! The service is also good and we were well taken care by server- Earl.”
English breakfast Net +1

“The English Breakfast I ordered was tasty and fulfilling.”
Fish and chips Net +1

“🥞 It was everything I was craving in that moment, the fish and chips were crispy, buttery, light, but extremely filling like I was completely full by the time my meal ended🤰🏻The pancakes on the other hand, they were soooo amazing 🤤 I ordered the Nutella and banana pancakes.”
French toast Net +1

“Our favourite go-to restaurant for their All-day Breakfast items. Good food. Eggs benedict, Keema paratha and best French Toast ever!! The service is also good and we were well taken care by server- Earl.”
Grilled chicken in mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables Net +1

“The food was surprisingly delicious. My son had the grilled chicken in mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables which he almost finished.”

Honorable mentions (14)

Halloumi fries Net +1

“The Wagyu Paratha Bun was amazing! The Halloumi fries and the iced karak was great as well. Good size portions. Arshil and the other staff were great.”
Keema paratha Net +1

“Our favourite go-to restaurant for their All-day Breakfast items. Good food. Eggs benedict, Keema paratha and best French Toast ever!! The service is also good and we were well taken care by server- Earl.”
Lentil soup Net +1

“We had Lentil soup, best soup I've had and salmon with mash potato's and vegetable cooked to perfection and tasted lovely.”
Nutella and banana pancakes Net +1

“I ordered the Nutella and banana pancakes. They were smothered in Nutella with the best maple syrup I’ve eaten and they were soft buttery and just perfect”
Pancake stack Net +1

“I was very confused as to what to order, but the servers were super nice. They were very hospitable and they guided me through the menu and I chose to order a pancake stack because that was something they recommended a lot and for my main course, I ordered fish and chips and for my drink, I ordered their sunrise mojito the food was excellent.”
Paratha chicken shawarma Net +1

“We had a great time at Chai & co, special thanks to Usman for his recommendations, paratha chicken shawarma was very good.”
Salmon and zing paratha Net +1

“I had underestimated this place, the food was amazing. We had the Salmon and Zing Paratha with Saffron Tea and Kiwi Mojito.”
Salmon sandwich with egg Net +1

“The food was great especially this salmon sandwich with egg.”
Salmon with mash potato's and vegetable Net +1

“We had Lentil soup, best soup I've had and salmon with mash potato's and vegetable cooked to perfection and tasted lovely.”
Shakshuka Net +1

“amazing place! i come here for breakfast :) shakshuka is so tasty here …. thank you my favorite Wandana for service , the stuff is lovely ❤️”
Stuffed egg paratha Net +1

“The stuffed egg paratha is definitely a must try!”
Turkish eggs Net +1

“I tried the Turkish Eggs with a Saffron Karak Chai, and both exceeded my expectations. Delicious breakfast, great atmosphere, and outstanding hospitality. I’ll definitely be coming back, highly recommended!”
Wagyu burger Net +1

“The wagyu burger in the Dubai style was delicious and the fries were flavoursome and unique, a must add-on”
Wagyu paratha bun Net +1

“The Wagyu Paratha Bun was amazing! The Halloumi fries and the iced karak was great as well. Good size portions. Arshil and the other staff were great.”

Drinks 3

Karak espresso Net +2

“The karak espresso (karak chai with added shot of espresso) is also a massive treat especially if you like cardamom.”
Karak tea Net +2

“Great place for a cup of karak tea! The tea was excellent—full of flavor and perfectly prepared.”
Saffron tea Net +2

“We had amazing saffron tea and we were served by this amazing gentleman named Monsoor.”

Honorable mentions (9)

Chocolate milkshake Net +1

“I really enjoyed this chocolate milkshake . It has a refreshing taste with a nice balance of sweetness and flavor. The drink is smooth, not overpowering, and perfect for staying refreshed on a hot day. The packaging is attractive and easy to carry. Overall, it’s a great choice, and I would definitely buy it again.. and thank to the waitress rasika and the team”
Coke zero Net +1

“I ordered the chicken Parma with fries, green tea and a Coke Zero. All served promptly and tasted delicious. 😊”
Green tea Net +1

“I ordered the chicken Parma with fries, green tea and a Coke Zero. All served promptly and tasted delicious. 😊”
Iced karak Net +1

“The Wagyu Paratha Bun was amazing! The Halloumi fries and the iced karak was great as well. Good size portions. Arshil and the other staff were great.”
Kiwi mojito Net +1

“I had underestimated this place, the food was amazing. We had the Salmon and Zing Paratha with Saffron Tea and Kiwi Mojito.”
Oreo milkshake Net +1

“I finished with a thick, indulgent Oreo milkshake, and between Piana's warmth at the entrance and Monsoor's genuine care throughout, this was easily one of my best dining experiences, with another visit already on my mind.”
Saffron karak Net +1

“Saffron Karak was Great, Served by Atif. Incredible Experience.”
Saffron karak chai Net +1

“I tried the Turkish Eggs with a Saffron Karak Chai, and both exceeded my expectations. Delicious breakfast, great atmosphere, and outstanding hospitality. I’ll definitely be coming back, highly recommended!”
Sunrise mojito Net +1

“I was very confused as to what to order, but the servers were super nice. They were very hospitable and they guided me through the menu and I chose to order a pancake stack because that was something they recommended a lot and for my main course, I ordered fish and chips and for my drink, I ordered their sunrise mojito the food was excellent. 🥞 It was everything I was craving in that moment, the fish and chips were crispy, buttery, light, but extremely filling like I was completely full by the time my meal ended🤰🏻The pancakes on the other hand, they were soooo amazing 🤤 I ordered the Nutella and banana pancakes. They were smothered in Nutella with the best maple syrup I’ve eaten and they were soft buttery and just perfect and the Mojito was also very good and I ordered the large, which was really big in size 👌🏻”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try shakshuka. For breakfast, consider the shakshuka; one regular customer specifically calls it very tasty.

Try espresso karak. If you prefer a stronger tea, order espresso karak: it was described as strong, smooth and balanced.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Circle Mall by Dubai Retail - Jumeirah Village Circle

Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

04 568 6752

Mon	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tue	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Wed	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Thu	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Fri	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sat	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sun	6:00 AM – 3:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Flat coffee

One reviewer found the regular coffee lacking rich aroma and robust flavour, suggesting brewing or beans could improve.

Door draft

The corner table for six can catch wind whenever the door opens and closes.

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The Bottom Line

Chai And Co. is a Circle Mall restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle where breakfast is a major draw, but the all-day menu also covers lunch and dinner. The most useful orders from the reviews include shakshuka, French toast, stuffed parathas and chicken biryani, with saffron karak and espresso karak making the drinks worth exploring too.

The food feedback is notably varied: avocado toast was praised for its seasoning and fresh feel, veggie pizza for its well-baked crust, and salmon with mash and vegetables for being cooked to perfection. Portions can be generous, as noted for the Wagyu Paratha Bun, and a vegetarian diner says the kitchen prepared off-menu dishes on request. That makes the menu easier to navigate for mixed groups.

The room is consistently described as cosy and welcoming, suitable for family meals, catch-ups or light work. One reviewer used the WiFi and reported 24-hour opening, though it is worth treating that as customer-reported information. Coffee is the main caution: one visit found the regular brew flat and lacking aroma.

If you choose a corner table for six, be aware that the nearby door can let in an uncomfortable draft when it opens.