Rajma Curry
Rajma and Gutta curry were singled out as delicious in one first-visit review.
Chhappan Bhog, Discovery Pavilion
Discovery Gardens
Chhappan Bhog is a pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant in Discovery Gardens, serving North and South Indian food alongside sweets and snacks. Reviews make it especially useful for a quick bite, with mentions of samosas, tea, rajma and breakfast dishes such as aloo poori.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
629 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Favourites
Aloo poori and chole bhature are specifically recommended by a customer.
Snack Stop
Tea, pav bhaji and samosas were all praised as a convenient casual order.
Dosa And Sweets
One delivery order rated the Onion Rava Masala Dosa, Onion Kachori, Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya positively.
Prompt Delivery
A customer reported neat packaging and prompt delivery for a takeaway order.
What to Eat at Chhappan Bhog, Discovery Pavilion 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 Chhappan Bhog, Discovery Pavilion, 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 Chhappan Bhog, Discovery Pavilion, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Aloo poori Net +1
“Good food and service. Aloo poori and chole bhature are must try”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good food and service. Aloo poori and chole bhature are must try”February 2026
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Crispy samosa Net +1
“This is your ultimate hangout for a nice, vanishing cinnamon clad tea, any given day. This coupled with crispy samosa or Pyaz or Dal Kachori certainly add to the high tea experience.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This is your ultimate hangout for a nice, vanishing cinnamon clad tea, any given day. This coupled with crispy samosa or Pyaz or Dal Kachori certainly add to the high tea experience.”August 2022
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Dal kachori Net +1
“This is your ultimate hangout for a nice, vanishing cinnamon clad tea, any given day. This coupled with crispy samosa or Pyaz or Dal Kachori certainly add to the high tea experience.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This is your ultimate hangout for a nice, vanishing cinnamon clad tea, any given day. This coupled with crispy samosa or Pyaz or Dal Kachori certainly add to the high tea experience.”August 2022
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Gujiya Net +1
“The Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori were very good, the Mix Raita and Samosa were good, and the Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya were excellent!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori were very good, the Mix Raita and Samosa were good, and the Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya were excellent!”February 2025
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Gutta curry Net +1
“Rajma and Gutta curry were delicious. Vegetable biryani made of frozen vegetables seriously !! Was average.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Rajma and Gutta curry were delicious. Vegetable biryani made of frozen vegetables seriously !! Was average.”April 2026
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Mix raita Net +1
“The Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori were very good, the Mix Raita and Samosa were good, and the Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya were excellent!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori were very good, the Mix Raita and Samosa were good, and the Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya were excellent!”February 2025
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Motichoor ladoo Net +1
“The Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori were very good, the Mix Raita and Samosa were good, and the Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya were excellent!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori were very good, the Mix Raita and Samosa were good, and the Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya were excellent!”February 2025
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North indian thali Net +1
“The food quality is good but I would just Recommend to have chats here and North Indian Thali here”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food quality is good but I would just Recommend to have chats here and North Indian Thali here”August 2019
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Onion kachori Net +1
“The Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori were very good, the Mix Raita and Samosa were good, and the Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya were excellent!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori were very good, the Mix Raita and Samosa were good, and the Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya were excellent!”February 2025
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Onion rava masala dosa Net +1
“The Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori were very good, the Mix Raita and Samosa were good, and the Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya were excellent!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori were very good, the Mix Raita and Samosa were good, and the Motichoor Ladoo and Gujiya were excellent!”February 2025
Honorable mentions (6)
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Pav bhaji Net +1
“Loved the tea and pav bhaji and samosa. Nice experience.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Loved the tea and pav bhaji and samosa. Nice experience.”January 2026
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Rajma Net +1
“Rajma and Gutta curry were delicious. Vegetable biryani made of frozen vegetables seriously !! Was average.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Rajma and Gutta curry were delicious. Vegetable biryani made of frozen vegetables seriously !! Was average.”April 2026
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Chole bhature Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Good food and service. Aloo poori and chole bhature are must try”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Good food and service. Aloo poori and chole bhature are must try”February 2026
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Cholla bhatura Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We had Cholla Bhatura since that was available along with a chaat item. It tasted okay.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Rajma chawal Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The Rajma Chawal was average. However, the quantity of rice was much more compared to the rajma. The rajma portion was too less, which makes it difficult to eat properly. The portion balance should be improved.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Vegetable biryani Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Rajma and Gutta curry were delicious. Vegetable biryani made of frozen vegetables seriously !! Was average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Cinnamon clad tea Net +1
“This is your ultimate hangout for a nice, vanishing cinnamon clad tea, any given day. This coupled with crispy samosa or Pyaz or Dal Kachori certainly add to the high tea experience.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This is your ultimate hangout for a nice, vanishing cinnamon clad tea, any given day. This coupled with crispy samosa or Pyaz or Dal Kachori certainly add to the high tea experience.”August 2022
What to Avoid (9)
Food 9
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Biryani Net −1
“I ordered chole bhature and biryani, pathetic food , it’s like they have put all the spices , they don’t even know which spices to put , bhature undercooked , chole was not even 10% how it should be , biryani is like rice mixed with all the spice without a biryani aroma ,”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered chole bhature and biryani, pathetic food , it’s like they have put all the spices , they don’t even know which spices to put , bhature undercooked , chole was not even 10% how it should be , biryani is like rice mixed with all the spice without a biryani aroma ,”October 2025
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Jaljeera Net −1
“And personal advice don’t order Jaljeera. . Unless you want to have green color Pani-Puri water with your meal.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“And personal advice don’t order Jaljeera. . Unless you want to have green color Pani-Puri water with your meal.”January 2024
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Kesar peda Net −1
“Bought Kesar Peda & Moong dal halwa..totally disappointed ☹️..Peda was sticky & moong dal halwa was very sweet with some smell..we didn't like it.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Bought Kesar Peda & Moong dal halwa..totally disappointed ☹️..Peda was sticky & moong dal halwa was very sweet with some smell..we didn't like it.”June 2026
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Moong dal halwa Net −1
“Bought Kesar Peda & Moong dal halwa..totally disappointed ☹️..Peda was sticky & moong dal halwa was very sweet with some smell..we didn't like it.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Bought Kesar Peda & Moong dal halwa..totally disappointed ☹️..Peda was sticky & moong dal halwa was very sweet with some smell..we didn't like it.”June 2026
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Navratri thali Net −1
“One of the most pathetic meals I have ever had. We ordered a Navratri thali and got something completely different from what was mentioned in the description. Even if I ignore that part, at least get the basics right — do you even know what food should taste like during a fast? Absolutely horrible taste. Not a single item had any flavor — no salt, nothing, just overloaded with chilli. It was honestly painful to eat.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“One of the most pathetic meals I have ever had. We ordered a Navratri thali and got something completely different from what was mentioned in the description. Even if I ignore that part, at least get the basics right — do you even know what food should taste like during a fast? Absolutely horrible taste. Not a single item had any flavor — no salt, nothing, just overloaded with chilli. It was honestly painful to eat.”March 2026
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Onion kulcha Net −1
“The Onion Kulcha was extremely spicy. I could not even eat one bite. Also, it did not seem like proper kulcha. It felt like regular bread with onion masala added on top and named as kulcha. The stuffing masala was also undercooked, and there was a strong raw turmeric smell. It was not properly prepared, and honestly, it felt like a waste of money.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The Onion Kulcha was extremely spicy. I could not even eat one bite. Also, it did not seem like proper kulcha. It felt like regular bread with onion masala added on top and named as kulcha. The stuffing masala was also undercooked, and there was a strong raw turmeric smell. It was not properly prepared, and honestly, it felt like a waste of money.”February 2026
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Pani puri Net −1
“Urgent Complaint Regarding Stale and Unhygienic Pani Puri Served Dear Chappan Bogh, I am writing to formally report a concerning incident involving stale and unhygienic Pani Puri served at DISCOVERY PAVALLION BRANCH on 29-Aug-2025. The food exhibited signs of spoilage like unpleasant odor from the potato masala, which posed a potential health risk.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Urgent Complaint Regarding Stale and Unhygienic Pani Puri Served Dear Chappan Bogh, I am writing to formally report a concerning incident involving stale and unhygienic Pani Puri served at DISCOVERY PAVALLION BRANCH on 29-Aug-2025. The food exhibited signs of spoilage like unpleasant odor from the potato masala, which posed a potential health risk.”August 2025
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Standard thali Net −1
“Ordered the Standard Thali. Unfortunately, the food was not fresh at all. The dal tasted sour, as if it was a day old. It was very disappointing and not what I expected. Based on my experience, I would not recommend ordering from here until they improve their food quality and freshness.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered the Standard Thali. Unfortunately, the food was not fresh at all. The dal tasted sour, as if it was a day old. It was very disappointing and not what I expected. Based on my experience, I would not recommend ordering from here until they improve their food quality and freshness.”June 2026
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Vadapaav Net −1
“I went with my wife to have a vadapaav which my wife said the vadapaav was pathetic, we forgot our packet inside the restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I went with my wife to have a vadapaav which my wife said the vadapaav was pathetic, we forgot our packet inside the restaurant.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Availability. Ask what is currently available before ordering; one customer found both rajma chawal and kadi chawal sold out.
Time Your Visit. If you want a thali in the evening, confirm timing first: one review says thali items were unavailable at 6:30 PM.
Expect Quick Seating. Plan this as a casual quick bite rather than a long group meal because the seating area is small.
Check Sweets. Before buying mixed sweets, ask how the price is calculated and whether the box fee is separate.
Watch Spice. Ask about spice levels before ordering onion kulcha or fasting dishes; reviews describe both as excessively chilli-heavy.
Inspect Takeaway. Check takeaway dishes on collection, as one customer reported dal tadka arriving sour and spoiled.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jabal Ali First - Discovery Gardens - Dubai
Jabal Ali First - Discovery Gardens, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Rude Service
Multiple reviews describe staff as inattentive or rude, including one customer left waiting without an order being taken.
Freshness Issues
Reviews report sour or stale food, including dal tadka described as spoiled and a thali with sour dal.
Hygiene Concerns
Customers have reported hair in food and concerns about handling ready-to-serve thali items.
Limited Seating
The branch has limited seating and one review says it suits a quick bite rather than a get-together.
Inconsistent Quality
Some dishes were criticised for excessive spice or poor preparation, including an undercooked onion kulcha filling.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED70
mixed sweets of 1kg
“While buying mixed sweets of 1kg most say 75% quantity were AED70 but they charged 105/kg as very few were 100 and one was 110”Google review · September 2025
AED 25
box
“In addition cost of box was AED 25”Google review · September 2025
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Chhappan Bhog is a pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant in Discovery Gardens with North and South Indian food, sweets, chaat and snack-style orders. It can work well for a quick meal or takeaway, especially if you are considering samosas, tea, rajma, aloo poori or chole bhature. One customer also praised the Onion Rava Masala Dosa and Onion Kachori in a delivery order.
The strongest feedback is dish-specific rather than consistent across the menu. Rajma and Gutta curry were called delicious, paneer tikka was described as moist and soft, and some customers liked the tea, pav bhaji and samosa. Neat packaging and prompt delivery were also reported.
The restaurant is inside a small shopping mall and was described as close to the metro. Service is the main caution. Several customers mention long waits, inattentive counters and rude responses.
Food quality also varies: reviews report sour dal, stale takeaway food, overly spicy dishes and concerns about hair or food handling. Seating is limited, so this is more of a casual stop than a comfortable gathering place. Check dish availability and pricing before ordering, particularly for thalis and mixed sweets.