CITY OF JOY RESTAURANT L.L.C.

Name: CITY OF JOY RESTAURANT L.L.C.
Address: 3 43A St, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971561541630

Al Karama

Bengali restaurant Open now 0 561 541 630

City of Joy is a Bengali restaurant in Al Karama serving Kolkata-style comfort food, sweets and a broad menu of traditional dishes. Reviews make it especially appealing for homesick Kolkata diners, with mishti doi, kosha mangsho and Bengali breakfasts among the recurring highlights.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

2,604 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic Flavours

Kolkata diners repeatedly describe the food as genuinely Bengali, with homestyle flavours that remind them of home.

Signature Dishes

Kosha mangsho, Kolkata biryani, egg rolls and mishti doi are some of the most consistently praised orders.

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What to Eat at CITY OF JOY RESTAURANT L.L.C.

These items at CITY OF JOY RESTAURANT L.L.C. got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

Misti doi Net +6

“⭐ Misti Doi – 100/10 Without any exaggeration, this is one of the best desserts I have had in the UAE. Rich, creamy, perfectly balanced, and simply unforgettable. A visit here is incomplete without trying it.”
Nolen gur er rosogolla Net +3

“Definitely had to end with nolen gur er rosogolla.”
Aloo dum Net +2

“Not oily at all, and the aloo dum had perfectly matched masala.”
Bhetki paturi Net +2

“The Bhetki Paturi however was very good. Not too overpowering in mustard and cooked very nicely. This was the highlight of the dish.”
Jaggery rosogolla Net +2

“9) Gurer( jaggery) Rosogolla 4.5/5”
Sorshe ilish Net +2

“Especially delicious were the macher matha and sorshe ilish.”

Honorable mentions (58)

Aam dal Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Aloo fool kopir torkari Net +1

“It was simple Menu: "Mugh Dal", "Aloo Fool kopir torkari", Koi Mach-Fool kopir Jhol", "Tomator - Chatni", "Papor", "Mistti-Doi". In one word AWESOME.”
Alur bhorta Net +1

“Food is very delicious. Highly recommended. If you are Bengali, must try lebupata diye mungdaal, Alur bhorta.”
Banana leaf wrapped fish Net +1

“I really liked the taste and the quantity .. it was delicious particularly the Aloo , Luchi and even the banana leaf wrapped fish was out of the world .. simple yet really tasty and comforting..”
Basanthi polau Net +1

“Misti doi. Cosha mutton.beriyani. Basanthi polau.”
Bengali lunch buffet Net +1

“What a delight to have authentic Bengali lunch Buffet at City of Joy.”
Bhetki fish diamond fry Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Bhetki fish finger Net +1

“4) Bhetki Fish Finger 5/5”
Bonde Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Chelo kebab Net +1

“Authentic taste. Love their kolkata biryani and chelo kebab.”
Chicken chaap Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Chicken kosha Net +1

“Everything we ordered was really good and I’d highly recommend the chicken kosha here.”
Chicken royal bengal combo Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Chicken then egg dish Net +1

“The chicken then egg dish we ordered were super good.”
Cooker mutton Net +1

“Visited today again. We are loving this place. Service team is so friendly. Tried cooker mutton and its awesome.”
Cosha mutton Net +1

“Misti doi. Cosha mutton.beriyani. Basanthi polau.”
Dal puri Net +1

“The dal puri and peas kachori were perfectly stuffed and puffed.”
Echor Net +1

“We loved the Echor, Kosha Mangsho, Mishti Doi, Khejur Gur r Rosogolla, and the Rolls – all were delicious and full of flavor.”
Eggroll Net +1

“The eggroll was soo good.”
Fish mango curry Net +1

“I also tried their Fish Mango Curry, and it was simply outstanding — tangy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection with that signature Bengali touch.”
Fresh luchi Net +1

“The aroma of all the food and specially kosha mangsho and fresh luchi instantly made me homesick in the best way. Every bite tasted just like authentic, comforting, and full of love.”
Gondhoraaj moong dal Net +1

“Every dish we tried was exceptional — from the bold flavors of the sorshe prawn to the comforting gondhoraaj moong dal and perfectly fried illish bhaja.”
Gondhoraj ghol Net +1

“Must have is their gondhoraj ghol - it’s too good!!”
Gurer sondesh Net +1

“Highly recommended gurer sondesh.”
Hakka noodles Net +1

“What stood out to me was the Kathi roll, Hakka noodles and the fresh milk tea.”
Illish bhaja Net +1

“Every dish we tried was exceptional — from the bold flavors of the sorshe prawn to the comforting gondhoraaj moong dal and perfectly fried illish bhaja.”
Jeera rice Net +1

“The jeera rice was delicious.”
Kadhai shooti ( peas stuffed )pooris Net +1

“7) Kadhai Shooti ( peas stuffed )pooris 4/5”
Kathi roll Net +1

“What stood out to me was the Kathi roll, Hakka noodles and the fresh milk tea.”
Keema egg devil Net +1

“2) Keema Egg Devil 3.5/5”
Koi mach-fool kopir jhol Net +1

“It was simple Menu: "Mugh Dal", "Aloo Fool kopir torkari", Koi Mach-Fool kopir Jhol", "Tomator - Chatni", "Papor", "Mistti-Doi". In one word AWESOME.”
Kolkata biryani Net +1

“Authentic taste. Love their kolkata biryani and chelo kebab.”
Kosha mangsho Net +1

“The aroma of all the food and specially kosha mangsho and fresh luchi instantly made me homesick in the best way. Every bite tasted just like authentic, comforting, and full of love.”
Kosha mangsho ( mutton ) Net +1

“6) Kosha Mangsho ( mutton ) 4/5”
Kosha matton Net +1

“The service was top-notch, and the Kosha matton and alu dam was absolutely spectacular—perfectly seasoned and beautifully presented specia lthanks to Mr Hayat.”
Langcha Net +1

“From the mishti doi to langcha and nolen gurer rosogolla, it truly brought my city to Dubai.”
Lebupata diye mungdaal Net +1

“Food is very delicious. Highly recommended. If you are Bengali, must try lebupata diye mungdaal, Alur bhorta.”
Luchi Net +1

“I really liked the taste and the quantity .. it was delicious particularly the Aloo , Luchi and even the banana leaf wrapped fish was out of the world .. simple yet really tasty and comforting..”
Malai prawns Net +1

“I absolutely loved the Malai prawns — rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.”
Mugh dal Net +1

“It was simple Menu: "Mugh Dal", "Aloo Fool kopir torkari", Koi Mach-Fool kopir Jhol", "Tomator - Chatni", "Papor", "Mistti-Doi". In one word AWESOME.”
Mughlai paratha Net +1

“Amazing food . I tried their Mughlai paratha , chicken Bharta . The food has authentic taste . Service is fast and food is always served fresh .”
Mughlai paratha served with aloor dam Net +1

“5) Mughlai Paratha served with Aloor Dam 4/5”
Mustard fish curry Net +1

“Ordered mustard fish curry Hilsa fish and a Mutton curry with potatoes Both were lovely The Hilsa was bony but delicious no wonder it's a favorite for the Bengal is.”
Mutton biryani Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Mutton curry with potatoes Net +1

“Ordered mustard fish curry Hilsa fish and a Mutton curry with potatoes Both were lovely The Hilsa was bony but delicious no wonder it's a favorite for the Bengal is.”
Mutton egg devil Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Nolen gurer sondesh Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Payesh Net +1

“All things Bengali, right from shorshe Ilish to payesh, everything was there in the menu.”
Peas kachori Net +1

“The dal puri and peas kachori were perfectly stuffed and puffed.”
Prawn bhapa Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Prawn cutlet Net +1

“3) Prawn Cutlet 5/5”
Rolls Net +1

“We loved the Echor, Kosha Mangsho, Mishti Doi, Khejur Gur r Rosogolla, and the Rolls – all were delicious and full of flavor.”
Shorshe rui Net +1

“The Shorshe Rui was full of flavor…tender and rich, though bony.”
Signature roshogolla Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Sorshe prawn Net +1

“Every dish we tried was exceptional — from the bold flavors of the sorshe prawn to the comforting gondhoraaj moong dal and perfectly fried illish bhaja.”
Tangra chilli chicken Net +1

“We ordered bhetki fish diamond fry, mutton egg devil, tangra chilli chicken, Mutton Biryani, chicken chaap, chicken Royal bengal combo, bhetki paturi, prawn bhapa, aam dal. End our session with bengali sweets, Nolen gurer sondesh, signature roshogolla and bonde. I must admit each and every dish was perfectly done, quality of food was best with authentic taste.”
Tomator - chatni Net +1

“It was simple Menu: "Mugh Dal", "Aloo Fool kopir torkari", Koi Mach-Fool kopir Jhol", "Tomator - Chatni", "Papor", "Mistti-Doi". In one word AWESOME.”
Vegetable chop Net +1

“We ordered 1) Vegetable Chop 4.5/5”

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Fresh milk tea Net +1

“What stood out to me was the Kathi roll, Hakka noodles and the fresh milk tea.”
Gondhoraaj lassi Net +1

“The buffet arrangements was quit well from starter to sweet dish and the food was delicious specially I like most - Gondhoraaj Lassi....”

What to Avoid (11)

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Chapati Net −1

“My chapati had gone cold by then, but the staff reheated it without me even asking, going that extra mile to ensure comfort.”
Egg dilruba Net −1

“Rolls were very oily and soggy and the egg dilruba had no taste apart from ginger garlic.”
Fish fingers Net −1

“The portions were tiny, specifically the fish fingers, and I honestly can’t find many positives to share.”
Fish fry Net −1

“First, the fish fry was clearly not fresh. The fish was black inside, which was very disappointing and concerning.”
Fish thali Net −1

“I got the fish thali. The thali was quite basic and each element seems to be very average. No in depth flavour in the food and not too rich. It felt very basic.”
Hot and sour soup Net −1

“I personally found the veg cutlet a bit too salty and the hot and sour soup wasn’t quite to my taste, so it’s worth mentioning your preferences when ordering.”
Mutton kosha Net −1

“I had combo of mutton kosha but it's not fresh.”
Mutton royal bengal thali Net −1

“I ordered the mutton Royal Bengal thali, and the meal felt extremely heavy because of the poor quality and quantity of oil used. I could literally see oil swimming around the potatoes. Since dinner, I’ve been feeling uneasy.”
Nolan gur sandesh Net −1

“Lastly I tried the Nolan Gur Sandesh. Being from Kolkata, I know the true taste of Nolan Gur and I am 99% sure this was just normal Jaggery, not Nolan Gur.”
Veg cutlet Net −1

“I personally found the veg cutlet a bit too salty and the hot and sour soup wasn’t quite to my taste, so it’s worth mentioning your preferences when ordering.”

Drinks 1

Masala coke Net −1

“Tried the masala coke for curiosity's sake. Let's just say, it was not my thing 😆”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Adjust Spice. If you prefer gentler heat, ask for a spice adjustment; one diner had a curry made milder on request.

Plan Parking. Allow extra time to park on weekends, when finding a space may be troublesome.

Plan the visit

Practical details

3 43A St

Al Karama, Dubai

0 561 541 630

Mon	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Delivery Delays

One delivery arrived after more than 90 minutes, requiring the customer to call repeatedly and collect the order downstairs.

Inconsistent Quality

A few diners reported cold or poor-quality food, including stiff mutton, soggy rolls and rice they considered unacceptable.

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The Bottom Line

City of Joy is a Bengali restaurant in Al Karama with a menu broad enough for a full Kolkata-style meal rather than just a quick curry. Reviews point to kosha mangsho, Kolkata biryani, egg rolls and Bengali sweets as reliable starting points, while the Sunday breakfast of dal puri, peas kachori and aloo dum gives early diners something more specific to seek out. The strongest thread is nostalgia.

Bengali customers describe flavours that feel like home, and the decor is often noted for its Kolkata and Bengal references. Mishti doi, nolen gur rosogolla and sandesh are popular finishes, while fish fans mention shorshe ilish, pabda in mustard sauce, bhetki paturi and fresh prawns. Occasional buffet meals have also included a wide range of Bengali dishes and sweets.

Service is usually described as warm and attentive, including help with recommendations and spice levels. The menu is extensive, but that can mean uneven experiences: some diners found thalis basic, fish frozen or food too oily, while one delivery took more than 90 minutes and arrived in poor condition. Weekend parking may be difficult, and fish dishes can contain bones.

For the best first visit, dine in, ask about the day’s recommendations and leave room for mishti doi.