Dip Dash Restaurant & Cafe Downtown

Name: Dip Dash Restaurant & Cafe Downtown
Address: Social Distrikt, Fountain Views - Ground floor - 21 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971528960680

Downtown Dubai

Restaurant Open now 0 528 960 680

Dip Dash is a vegetarian, vegan and Jain Pan-Asian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, set within Social Distrikt. Reviews point to creative dishes such as Thai Green Curry, vegetarian sushi and Burmese Khowsuey, with a lively atmosphere for meals after shopping or nearby activities.

Reputation Score

4.9

★★★★★

194 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Dietary range

The menu gives vegetarian, vegan and Jain diners substantial choice, including no-onion/no-garlic dishes.

Bold flavours

The Burmese Khowsuey was described as rich and comforting, while the vegetables held their own rather than feeling like substitutes.

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What to Eat at Dip Dash Restaurant & Cafe Downtown

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Dip Dash Restaurant & Cafe Downtown, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 9

Philly chilli blush sushi Net +3

“We tried the Purple Fusion dimsums, Jain Tofu Bao, Philly Chilli Blush sushi, Burmese Khowsuey, Watermelon wonder juice, Vietnamese coffee and their famous So Much Fudge cake. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, full of flavour and beautifully presented. 🤌 What stood out most was the variety of vegetarian, vegan and Jain-friendly options available without compromising on taste. The Khowsuey was comforting and rich, the sushi was surprisingly addictive for someone who never liked sushi 🥢, and the dessert was hard to believe was vegan and refined sugar free. (Still dreaming about it 🤤)”
Thai green curry Net +3

“The dishes we savored were multi grain crunch pizza, Thai green curry, vanilla Panna cotta, Dip dash hummus. All were incredibly delicious and aromatic.”
Tofu crunch pizza Net +3

“We savored the Malaysian bamboo laksa curry, a variety of sushi, and the tofu crunch pizza, and each bite was a revelation—fresh, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented.”
Bon bon bao Net +2

“These are the food you can try 1.Veg dumplings 2. Tofu bau 3. Bon Bon bau 4. Crispi tofu pizza”
Burmese khowsuey Net +2

“I ordered the Burmese Khao Soi, and I was genuinely impressed. It tasted so close to the traditional version with meat—rich, comforting, and full of depth. You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients, and the vegetables don’t feel like a substitute—they shine on their own.”
Crispy avocado Net +2

“The crispy Avocado was really crispy and tasty.”
Crispy avocado sushi Net +2

“I’ve visited twice in the last week and have loved the food and the service. My favorites have been the Edamame Activated Goldsum, Turnip Toppers, Crispy Avocado Sushi Rolls, and Bon Bon Bao.”
Tofu bau Net +2

“Tofu bao , crispy Cado sushi & dreamsums are highly recommended”
Turnip toppers Net +2

“Highlights we enjoyed were the enchanted eggplant sushi roll, purple truffle, and Turnip toppers”

Honorable mentions (31)

Artichoke bao Net +1

“We loved their Philly Chilli Blush Sushi, Crispy Avocado Sushi, Thai Green Curry, Tofu crunch Pizza (You cannot miss it), Artichoke Bao and Black Bean Yaki Udon Noodles. Just too good.”
Avocado pizza Net +1

“We had the avocado pizza, Kimchi rice, lemongrass curry, dessert, sushi rolls, salads and fruits. Each item was freahly prepared, presented beautifully and served by a super organized and courteous team.”
Bento box Net +1

“We ordered bento box and date night combo. The food is amazing.”
Bento box combo Net +1

“I got their bento box combo with the Japanese noodles, sushi, and dumpling. The next night I got the sushi platter. Both were packed full of flavor and incredibly satisfying.”
Crispi tofu pizza Net +1

“These are the food you can try 1.Veg dumplings 2. Tofu bau 3. Bon Bon bau 4. Crispi tofu pizza”
Date night combo Net +1

“We ordered bento box and date night combo. The food is amazing.”
Dip dash hummus Net +1

“The dishes we savored were multi grain crunch pizza, Thai green curry, vanilla Panna cotta, Dip dash hummus. All were incredibly delicious and aromatic.”
Dreamsums Net +1

“Tofu bao , crispy Cado sushi & dreamsums are highly recommended”
Edamame activated goldsum Net +1

“I’ve visited twice in the last week and have loved the food and the service. My favorites have been the Edamame Activated Goldsum, Turnip Toppers, Crispy Avocado Sushi Rolls, and Bon Bon Bao.”
Enchanted eggplant sushi roll Net +1

“Highlights we enjoyed were the enchanted eggplant sushi roll, purple truffle, and Turnip toppers”
Heart of palm sushi Net +1

“Highly recommend trying their Heart of Palm Sushi & Walnut Kohlrabi Salad it’s a must! Definitely one of the best vegan spots I’ve visited.”
Jackfruit stuffed bao Net +1

“We tried their phili chilli Jalapeno stuffed Sushi and Jackfruit stuffed bao. Each bite was packed with bold flavours.”
Jungle ramen Net +1

“We tried the jungle ramen and the Philly chilly blush sushi and I was blown away by how delicious both were. I absolutely loved the ramen broth and how light and fresh it tasted, and I’ve also tried a lot of different vegan sushi but Philly chilly blush was a burst of flavor and a taste I’ve truly never had before!!”
Kimchi rice Net +1

“We had the avocado pizza, Kimchi rice, lemongrass curry, dessert, sushi rolls, salads and fruits. Each item was freahly prepared, presented beautifully and served by a super organized and courteous team.”
Kung fu burger Net +1

“Definitely recommend trying their kung fu burger and pomelo salad.”
Lemongrass curry Net +1

“We had the avocado pizza, Kimchi rice, lemongrass curry, dessert, sushi rolls, salads and fruits. Each item was freahly prepared, presented beautifully and served by a super organized and courteous team.”
Malaysian bamboo laksa curry Net +1

“We savored the Malaysian bamboo laksa curry, a variety of sushi, and the tofu crunch pizza, and each bite was a revelation—fresh, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented.”
Multi grain crunch pizza Net +1

“The dishes we savored were multi grain crunch pizza, Thai green curry, vanilla Panna cotta, Dip dash hummus. All were incredibly delicious and aromatic.”
Papaya salad Net +1

“So far the best vegan food we had in Dubai!! Fresh and tasty - we loved every dish!! Especially the Papaya Salad and the Soba Noodles are a MUST. You will not regret coming here”
Phili chilli jalapeno stuffed sushi Net +1

“We tried their phili chilli Jalapeno stuffed Sushi and Jackfruit stuffed bao. Each bite was packed with bold flavours.”
Pomelo salad Net +1

“Definitely recommend trying their kung fu burger and pomelo salad.”
Purple truffle Net +1

“Highlights we enjoyed were the enchanted eggplant sushi roll, purple truffle, and Turnip toppers”
Set menu Net +1

“Amazing put together set menu for the vegan community meet up.”
So much fudge cake Net +1

“We tried the Purple Fusion dimsums, Jain Tofu Bao, Philly Chilli Blush sushi, Burmese Khowsuey, Watermelon wonder juice, Vietnamese coffee and their famous So Much Fudge cake. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, full of flavour and beautifully presented. 🤌 What stood out most was the variety of vegetarian, vegan and Jain-friendly options available without compromising on taste. The Khowsuey was comforting and rich, the sushi was surprisingly addictive for someone who never liked sushi 🥢, and the dessert was hard to believe was vegan and refined sugar free. (Still dreaming about it 🤤)”
Soba noodles Net +1

“So far the best vegan food we had in Dubai!! Fresh and tasty - we loved every dish!! Especially the Papaya Salad and the Soba Noodles are a MUST. You will not regret coming here”
Soft berry cheesecake Net +1

“To treat our sweet buds we tried the soft berry cheesecake which just melts in the mouth.”
Sushi platter Net +1

“I got their bento box combo with the Japanese noodles, sushi, and dumpling. The next night I got the sushi platter. Both were packed full of flavor and incredibly satisfying.”
Vanilla panna cotta Net +1

“The dishes we savored were multi grain crunch pizza, Thai green curry, vanilla Panna cotta, Dip dash hummus. All were incredibly delicious and aromatic.”
Walnut kohlrabi salad Net +1

“Highly recommend trying their Heart of Palm Sushi & Walnut Kohlrabi Salad it’s a must! Definitely one of the best vegan spots I’ve visited.”
Avocado sushi rolls Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“• Avocado Sushi Rolls • Mango Maniac Sushi Rolls • Mapu Tofu with Rice Food Experience: Honestly, the food was quite average. The Mapu Tofu tasted more like a basic tofu curry than the bold, spicy, Sichuan-style dish I was expecting. The sushi rolls were decent but nothing exceptional — the flavors didn’t stand out, and I’ve had better sushi elsewhere.”
Mango maniac sushi rolls Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“• Avocado Sushi Rolls • Mango Maniac Sushi Rolls • Mapu Tofu with Rice Food Experience: Honestly, the food was quite average. The Mapu Tofu tasted more like a basic tofu curry than the bold, spicy, Sichuan-style dish I was expecting. The sushi rolls were decent but nothing exceptional — the flavors didn’t stand out, and I’ve had better sushi elsewhere.”

Drinks 2

Avocado milkshake Net +1

“Their avocado milkshake is a must try.”
Watermelon juice Net +1

“While I was sipping yummy watermelon juice, girls had sushi and guys let me tell you they reviewed best veg sushi they ever had.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Mapu tofu with rice Net −1

“• Avocado Sushi Rolls • Mango Maniac Sushi Rolls • Mapu Tofu with Rice Food Experience: Honestly, the food was quite average. The Mapu Tofu tasted more like a basic tofu curry than the bold, spicy, Sichuan-style dish I was expecting.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask Jain. If you need Jain food, ask specifically for the Jain menu or no-onion/no-garlic choices; reviewers found the range unusually broad.

Try favourites. For a first order, consider Thai Green Curry, Crispy Avocado Sushi or Burmese Khowsuey, all repeatedly praised in reviews.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Social Distrikt, Fountain Views - Ground floor - 21 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

0 528 960 680

Mon	11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 11:45 PM

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Common Concerns

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Higher pricing

Two reviews considered the restaurant pricey, with one visitor feeling the taste and quality did not justify the Social Distrikt pricing.

Small portions

One diner reported extremely small portions, which may matter if you arrive especially hungry.

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The Bottom Line

Dip Dash is a fully vegetarian Pan-Asian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, located inside Social Distrikt. It is especially useful for diners seeking vegan or Jain food without settling for a narrow menu. The reviews give a clear starting point: Thai Green Curry, vegetarian sushi, Burmese Khowsuey and Tofu crunch Pizza all receive repeated attention.

The menu leans creative rather than traditional. Crispy Avocado Sushi and Philly Chilli Blush Sushi are regular favourites, while the Burmese Khowsuey is described as rich, comforting and satisfying even by someone expecting meat-based depth. There are also Jain and no-onion/no-garlic choices, plus a vegan dessert that one reviewer found surprisingly indulgent despite being refined-sugar-free.

Social Distrikt contributes upbeat surroundings and sits near bowling, arcade games and other entertainment. There are a few practical cautions. Some diners found prices high for the setting, and one reported very small portions.

A separate review described a serious failure when a severe soy allergy was communicated, so allergy-sensitive guests should confirm the order carefully with the kitchen. Parking in Fountain Views can reduce the walk from Dubai Mall, and it is worth checking hours if you are planning a late meal.

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