Cuppa Chai Restaurant and Cafe

Name: Cuppa Chai Restaurant and Cafe
Address: Al Nasr Central - Shop 16 - 41 10th St, Oud Metha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971585291834

Oud Metha

Restaurant Closed 0 585 291 834

Cuppa Chai is an Indian restaurant and cafe in Oud Metha with a distinctly homely feel. It is a good stop for street-style chaat, comforting breakfast dishes such as poha, and strongly brewed adrak chai, with lunch and dinner options available too.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

136 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Strong chai

The adrak chai is repeatedly praised for its strong, aromatic, balanced brew, with one diner ordering a second round.

Homely cooking

Poha, parathas, thali dishes and other meals are often described as fresh, comforting and close to home cooking.

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What to Eat at Cuppa Chai Restaurant and Cafe

These items at Cuppa Chai Restaurant and Cafe got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 8

Aloo paratha Net +5

“Had lunch here with a colleague after a meeting—absolutely loved it! The Non Veg Lunch and Aloo Parathas were freshly prepared and tasted just like home-cooked food. Cozy vibe, warm service, and great flavours. A hidden gem worth revisiting!”
Sev puri Net +4

“We ordered mojitos, chai, coffee, and some chaat items—the sev puri, in particular, was excellent.”
Poha Net +3

“The poha was fresh, light, and topped generously with sev that added a perfect crunch. Not oily, not dry—just nicely balanced with visible onions, peanuts, and a homely taste.”
Bombay sandwich Net +2

“Bombay Sandwich - 4⭐️ Bhel Puri - 4.5⭐️ Thepla Thali (Platter) - 5⭐️”
Chole bhatura Net +2

“Fresh & delicious food. We tried burgers, sandwiches, chai and chole bhatura.”
Mimi’s special main course Net +2

“I ordered Mimi’s Special Main Course, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were comforting and familiar, almost like something a loved one would cook for you.”
Pani puri Net +2

“The pani puri here is delicious with a perfect balance of flavors.”
Vada pao Net +2

“WOW PLACE TO CHILL. feels like you are in Bombay. . Superb vada pao. First time in uae. All the best. Hubert .”

Honorable mentions (26)

Aloo tikki chaat Net +1

“The pani puri was super crisp and refreshing, the sev puri had that amazing crunch with bold flavors, and the aloo tikki chaat was rich, warm, and perfectly seasoned.”
Anda burji pav Net +1

“Loved the ambience of this small gem of a restaurant. The poha was cooked well. The bombay sandwich tasted fresh. I really liked the Anda Burji pav. We had a chat with the staff and they said that everything was freshly prepared by the chef. Would love to visit again.”
Aromatic biryani Net +1

“From the soft, buttery naan to the flavorful curries and aromatic biryani, everything was outstanding.”
Bhel puri Net +1

“Bombay Sandwich - 4⭐️ Bhel Puri - 4.5⭐️ Thepla Thali (Platter) - 5⭐️”
Chicken frankie Net +1

“We tried their Chole bhatura, Aloo paratha, Sandwich, Chicken Frankie and of course, their signature Karak chai all exceeded expectations. The food is flavorful, well-portioned, and fairly priced.”
Chicken mayo sandwich Net +1

“We had the egg bhurji that comes with buttered pao, chicken mayo sandwich with some fresh citrusy salad and the adrak chai is a must have.”
Chinese platter Net +1

“The ambience is quite inviting, and there's a dedicated parking area. The food is fantastic; I tried the mixed pakora and Chinese platter, which were perfectly portioned, low in oil, and free of unnecessary spices. The staff is friendly, and the owner always greets you with a smile.”
Egg bhurji Net +1

“We had the egg bhurji that comes with buttered pao, chicken mayo sandwich with some fresh citrusy salad and the adrak chai is a must have.”
Indian kheer Net +1

“My friends.., if you want to taste real "indian Kheer", I think you should visit Cuppa Chai... I visited and enjoyed.....”
Mini non veg thaali Net +1

“I had the mini non veg thaali recommended by the staff and it was really good!”
Misal pav Net +1

“I came with group of friends we enjoyed every single dish from Vada Pav to Misal Pav to Sev Pur,i Papdi,Pav Baji, Ginger Tea.”
Mixed pakora Net +1

“The ambience is quite inviting, and there's a dedicated parking area. The food is fantastic; I tried the mixed pakora and Chinese platter, which were perfectly portioned, low in oil, and free of unnecessary spices. The staff is friendly, and the owner always greets you with a smile.”
Non veg lunch Net +1

“Had lunch here with a colleague after a meeting—absolutely loved it! The Non Veg Lunch and Aloo Parathas were freshly prepared and tasted just like home-cooked food. Cozy vibe, warm service, and great flavours. A hidden gem worth revisiting!”
Pakora Net +1

“The best chai and pakora place in town. We got the order delivered and everytime we fought for the last piece of pakora. Cant wait to dine in.”
Paneer burger Net +1

“Great food and lovely vibe! Sev puri, paneer burger, and chai all on point. Perfect mix of flavor, freshness, and presentation. Will definitely be coming back!”
Papdi Net +1

“I came with group of friends we enjoyed every single dish from Vada Pav to Misal Pav to Sev Pur,i Papdi,Pav Baji, Ginger Tea.”
Paratha Net +1

“I then returned to try their Undiyu and Paratha which again tasted just like a home made dinner.”
Pav baji Net +1

“I came with group of friends we enjoyed every single dish from Vada Pav to Misal Pav to Sev Pur,i Papdi,Pav Baji, Ginger Tea.”
Punjabi samosa Net +1

“Also the Punjabi Samosa was tasty and light for the stomach.”
Samoosas Net +1

“Tried the Adrak Chai, Masala chai and normal chai as well as the Chaat and Samoosas. Absolutely divine. Would come back, great service we were served by the owner a sweet lady who took us through the menu items and the whole concept behind the restaurant. Great local find”
Samosa Net +1

“I had their chai and samosa on my first visit. The chai was very high quality for just 1.5 AED while the samosa was freshly made with barely any excess oil.”
Savoury biscuits Net +1

“I'd recommend their savoury biscuits with the chai, it's nothing like I've tasted in Dubai”
Thali Net +1

“I had Thali, its Amazing. I just loved it. One suggestion to owmer is to increase the portion size. But rest 5 stars .”
Thepla thali (platter) Net +1

“Bombay Sandwich - 4⭐️ Bhel Puri - 4.5⭐️ Thepla Thali (Platter) - 5⭐️”
Undiyu Net +1

“I then returned to try their Undiyu and Paratha which again tasted just like a home made dinner.”
Upma Net +1

“We had delicious aloo paratha, upma with hot desi coffee.”

Drinks 2

Chai Net +10

“Very Good Quality food, Amazing Chai & Kind Service.”
Karak chai Net +2

“🌟 Tried their alo parata and karak chai – both were absolutely perfect.”

Honorable mentions (7)

Ginger tea Net +1

“I came with group of friends we enjoyed every single dish from Vada Pav to Misal Pav to Sev Pur,i Papdi,Pav Baji, Ginger Tea.”
Hot desi coffee Net +1

“We had delicious aloo paratha, upma with hot desi coffee.”
Immunity booster tea Net +1

“A very quaint and cute little Indian café inside this Centre the staff were very friendly and very kind and very soft spoken enjoyed an Aloo paranta and immunity booster tea . Everything was very reasonably priced too.i will be coming back more often.”
Karak chai with ginger Net +1

“Their karak chai with ginger is perfection—rich, flavorful, and brewed to perfection.”
Masala chai Net +1

“Tried the Adrak Chai, Masala chai and normal chai as well as the Chaat and Samoosas. Absolutely divine. Would come back, great service we were served by the owner a sweet lady who took us through the menu items and the whole concept behind the restaurant. Great local find”
Normal chai Net +1

“Tried the Adrak Chai, Masala chai and normal chai as well as the Chaat and Samoosas. Absolutely divine. Would come back, great service we were served by the owner a sweet lady who took us through the menu items and the whole concept behind the restaurant. Great local find”
Orange juice Net +1

“I highly recommend the orange juice, was fresh and homemade, very healthy and no unnecessary sugar.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order chai. Start with adrak chai if you like a strong, aromatic cup; one reviewer called it the real winner alongside poha.

Try chaat. For a snack, consider sev puri, pani puri or aloo tikki chaat for contrasting crisp, warm and tangy textures.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Nasr Central - Shop 16 - 41 10th St

Oud Metha, Dubai

0 585 291 834

Mon	7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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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Uneven timing

One diner received the two ordered dishes separately, while another found service slower than nearby places.

Compact seating

The café has closely placed tables and limited privacy, making long group conversations less comfortable.

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The Bottom Line

Cuppa Chai is a small Indian restaurant and cafe in Oud Metha, known for food that feels closer to home cooking than a formal restaurant meal. You can come for breakfast, a quick chai break, or lunch and dinner; poha, aloo paratha, chaat and adrak chai are among the most clearly praised choices. The chai is a particular draw.

Reviews describe the adrak chai as strong, aromatic and carefully brewed, while the poha is light, fresh and topped with sev, onions and peanuts. For street-style snacks, the pani puri is crisp and refreshing, and the sev puri brings plenty of crunch. The thali and MiMi’s Special are also useful options if you want a fuller meal.

The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, cute and homely, with calm music and simple interiors. Staff are generally warm and attentive, and the owner is often mentioned as welcoming. Parking from the mall has helped some visitors.

There are a few practical caveats. The seating is compact, with closely placed tables and little privacy, and one customer had to wait for a missing dish while another found service slower than expected. A separate review felt portions were small for the price, so this is better suited to a relaxed meal or quick bite than a rushed group visit.