Pani puri
The pani puri is repeatedly praised, and the kitchen can adjust it to your preferred level of spice.
Gangour Sweets JLT
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Gangour Sweets JLT is a pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with street-food chaats, dosas, North Indian dishes and sweets. Reviews make the pani puri, khasta kachori and dessert counter especially tempting for a quick meal or a relaxed catch-up.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
193 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Chaat range
The menu covers more than standard chaat, including Kolkata puchka, ghugni, chila and churmur.
Vegetarian choice
Reviews highlight a broad pure-vegetarian menu, including Indian thali and Jain options.
Indian sweets
The sweets counter is a real draw, especially for Bengali sweets, rasmalai and Gajjar ka halwa.
Dosa favourites
The Jinni Dosa, ghee roast dosa and Mysore masala dosa all receive specific praise.
Parking help
Basement parking was reported as free for one hour, with a possible stamp extending it to two hours.
Tips for a Better Visit
Customise spice. Ask the chef to tailor the pani puri or chutney to your taste; this is useful if you want extra spice or less heat.
Check breakfast. Confirm what is available before visiting for breakfast, as one diner waited 40–45 minutes for items that were not ready.
Bring yoghurt. If you enjoy spicy food, yoghurt can help balance the heat; one diner ordered it alongside the very spicy Mumbai batata vada.
Allow time. Service can be slow even when managed well, so leave extra time rather than planning a rushed meal.
Ask parking. Ask about validation for basement parking: a review says one hour was free and a stamp could extend it by another hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor, Almas Tower
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Availability gaps
Breakfast visitors reported that 95% of the menu was unavailable and promised jalebi or chaat arrived much later.
Unexpected closure
One Sunday evening visitor found the restaurant closed without any notification.
Spice levels
One review found the food's masala and spice overpowering, particularly in the samosa chaat and other dishes.
Taste consistency
Some diners felt newer-branch dishes did not consistently match the taste of the Oud Metha branch.
Small seating
The setup is compact, and one review specifically notes that seating space is limited.
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The Bottom Line
Gangour Sweets JLT is a compact pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, built around street food, quick meals and a substantial sweets selection. The strongest reasons to visit are the pani puri, khasta or club kachori, dosas and traditional desserts. Reviews also mention Indian thali, chole bhature and Bengali chaat, so there is more here than a sweets counter.
The pani puri is a particularly safe starting point: one diner described it as spicy and delicious, while another says the chef can tailor it to your taste. The Kolkata-style offerings—puchka, ghugni, chila and churmur—are worth exploring, and Bengali sweets, rasmalai and Gajjar ka halwa receive their own praise. Dosa fans can look for Jinni Dosa, ghee roast dosa or Mysore masala dosa.
The Almas Tower setting is described as pleasant and peaceful, but seating is limited. Service is often praised, though one breakfast visit found most of the menu unavailable and involved a 40–45-minute wait; another diner arrived on a Sunday evening to find the restaurant closed without notice. Check availability before a breakfast trip, allow time for the meal, and ask about basement parking validation, which one review says can cover up to two hours.