Nepali Momo
Buff momo has a strong following, with one diner saying it reminded them of Nepal and prompted a return visit.
Ghantoot Star Restaurant
Bur Dubai
Ghantoot Star Restaurant in Bur Dubai serves South-East Asian food alongside Indian, Pakistani and Sri Lankan dishes. Reviews point visitors towards its Nepali momo—especially buff and chicken versions—as well as filling biryani, with casual seating and generally affordable portions.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
205 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous Biryani
Chicken biryani is repeatedly described as filling and good value, including one report of a generous portion for a small price.
Momo Variety
Customers specifically praise the momo platter and keema momos, giving first-timers more than one style to try.
Fresh Portions
A June review found the food fresh, well-spiced and served in generous portions, including aromatic biryanis and juicy kebabs.
Family Seating
Reviews mention enough space for family and friends, plus a clean, comfortable setting for casual dining.
Kind Gesture
During Ramadan, a fasting customer was given Rooh Afza with fruit and an iftar welcome before ordering momos.
Shawarma Value
One customer reported a shawarma-and-juice combination at AED 10 and called the shawarma especially good.
What to Eat at Ghantoot Star Restaurant 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 Ghantoot Star Restaurant, 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 Ghantoot Star Restaurant, 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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Afghan kofta kebab Net +1
“Found new hidden Gem in Karama. Love their Afghan Kofta Kebab. Lots of other items too for Afghan Cuisine and Charcoal Grill items. Highly recommended place for Afghani items, Good ambiance and servicetoo! #KrisbayRestaurant#AlKarama”
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“Found new hidden Gem in Karama. Love their Afghan Kofta Kebab. Lots of other items too for Afghan Cuisine and Charcoal Grill items. Highly recommended place for Afghani items, Good ambiance and servicetoo! #KrisbayRestaurant#AlKarama”August 2021
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Alu dum Net +1
“We ordered roti and alu dum, grench fries. Taste was good and served hot hot.”
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“We ordered roti and alu dum, grench fries. Taste was good and served hot hot.”February 2025
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Bara Net +1
“The pakouda was awesome and the bara as well.”
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“The pakouda was awesome and the bara as well.”May 2024
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Birayani Net +1
“I really love birayani in this restaurant and all food so teste and very amazing service ❤️❤️❤️”
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“I really love birayani in this restaurant and all food so teste and very amazing service ❤️❤️❤️”October 2025
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Briyani set Net +1
“Very nice food, specially Nepali cuisine and Momo, Khaja set, many kinds of juices, best Briyani set, Nepali Thali set etcetera.”
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“Very nice food, specially Nepali cuisine and Momo, Khaja set, many kinds of juices, best Briyani set, Nepali Thali set etcetera.”July 2023
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Buff momo Net +1
“The boss offer my daughter a free ice-cream that is another plus point(with the raste of buff momo) of his eyes of details and his kindness to offer his customers i do admire him. I went their to try the pressure cooker momo but due to temperature 🌡️ of dubai was discontinued for the time being but after i tried the OG BUFF MOMOS which i was wanting to have during my time in dubai wants me to go back. Thanks for the buff momos”
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“The boss offer my daughter a free ice-cream that is another plus point(with the raste of buff momo) of his eyes of details and his kindness to offer his customers i do admire him. I went their to try the pressure cooker momo but due to temperature 🌡️ of dubai was discontinued for the time being but after i tried the OG BUFF MOMOS which i was wanting to have during my time in dubai wants me to go back. Thanks for the buff momos”September 2025
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“It’s an awesome restaurant in karama for all grill items specially charcoal chicken and the hospitality that you will get Ms. Kite is outstanding”
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“It’s an awesome restaurant in karama for all grill items specially charcoal chicken and the hospitality that you will get Ms. Kite is outstanding”August 2021
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Chicken charcoal Net +1
“Wonderful food and service. Chicken charcoal is a must try...”
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“Wonderful food and service. Chicken charcoal is a must try...”July 2021
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Chicken drumsticks Net +1
“I ordered chicken drumsticks and King fish fry from them and the food was pretty good. The fish was at 30 dhs but they gave a large fillet. Both the items were with separate sets of fresh salads, garlic sauce, plump French fries and hummus. Lot of pita breads were also supplied. Packing was very good. The fish fry was better tasting. Drumstick were reasonably okay with decent size and marination. Recommended.”
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“I ordered chicken drumsticks and King fish fry from them and the food was pretty good. The fish was at 30 dhs but they gave a large fillet. Both the items were with separate sets of fresh salads, garlic sauce, plump French fries and hummus. Lot of pita breads were also supplied. Packing was very good. The fish fry was better tasting. Drumstick were reasonably okay with decent size and marination. Recommended.”May 2022
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Fish charcoal Net +1
“Had Lamb chops and fish charcoal Really really good food.Lamb chops was so soft. Fish charcoal was amazing as well. Staff also very polite…”
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“Had Lamb chops and fish charcoal Really really good food.Lamb chops was so soft. Fish charcoal was amazing as well. Staff also very polite…”October 2023
Honorable mentions (17)
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Grench fries Net +1
“We ordered roti and alu dum, grench fries. Taste was good and served hot hot.”
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“We ordered roti and alu dum, grench fries. Taste was good and served hot hot.”February 2025
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Keema momos Net +1
“Very friendly staff and nice authentic food. Momos platter and keema momos are very tasty”
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“Very friendly staff and nice authentic food. Momos platter and keema momos are very tasty”July 2025
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Khaja set Net +1
“Very nice food, specially Nepali cuisine and Momo, Khaja set, many kinds of juices, best Briyani set, Nepali Thali set etcetera.”
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“Very nice food, specially Nepali cuisine and Momo, Khaja set, many kinds of juices, best Briyani set, Nepali Thali set etcetera.”July 2023
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King fish fry Net +1
“I ordered chicken drumsticks and King fish fry from them and the food was pretty good. The fish was at 30 dhs but they gave a large fillet. Both the items were with separate sets of fresh salads, garlic sauce, plump French fries and hummus. Lot of pita breads were also supplied. Packing was very good. The fish fry was better tasting. Drumstick were reasonably okay with decent size and marination. Recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered chicken drumsticks and King fish fry from them and the food was pretty good. The fish was at 30 dhs but they gave a large fillet. Both the items were with separate sets of fresh salads, garlic sauce, plump French fries and hummus. Lot of pita breads were also supplied. Packing was very good. The fish fry was better tasting. Drumstick were reasonably okay with decent size and marination. Recommended.”May 2022
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Momos platter Net +1
“Very friendly staff and nice authentic food. Momos platter and keema momos are very tasty”
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“Very friendly staff and nice authentic food. Momos platter and keema momos are very tasty”July 2025
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Nepali thali set Net +1
“Very nice food, specially Nepali cuisine and Momo, Khaja set, many kinds of juices, best Briyani set, Nepali Thali set etcetera.”
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“Very nice food, specially Nepali cuisine and Momo, Khaja set, many kinds of juices, best Briyani set, Nepali Thali set etcetera.”July 2023
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Pakouda Net +1
“The pakouda was awesome and the bara as well.”
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“The pakouda was awesome and the bara as well.”May 2024
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Peri peri grilled chicken Net +1
“Peri Peri grilled chicken was really good but the chicken kadai didnt have the taste.”
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“Peri Peri grilled chicken was really good but the chicken kadai didnt have the taste.”December 2021
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Perry perry chicken Net +1
“It's the cutest little spot with amazing food. Great variety in kebabs and fine value tasting menu. Lamb chops is to die for. IT WAS FIRE!! Perry Perry Chicken is their signature dish.”
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“It's the cutest little spot with amazing food. Great variety in kebabs and fine value tasting menu. Lamb chops is to die for. IT WAS FIRE!! Perry Perry Chicken is their signature dish.”September 2021
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Pressure cooker momo Net +1
“Best Pressure cooker MoMo in Town.”
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“Best Pressure cooker MoMo in Town.”January 2024
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Roti Net +1
“We ordered roti and alu dum, grench fries. Taste was good and served hot hot.”
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“We ordered roti and alu dum, grench fries. Taste was good and served hot hot.”February 2025
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Seafood-platter Net +1
“They offer a good variety, decent quality and fair prices (and believe me: the small/single portion of the Seafood-platter is worth it)! But beware: this is not Europe; ask if a dish is spicy, because the menue doesn't reveal it. What locals describe as "just a bit spicy" could cause you troubles ... :-) They also made us a very special Arabic Shawarma for our way home.”
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“They offer a good variety, decent quality and fair prices (and believe me: the small/single portion of the Seafood-platter is worth it)! But beware: this is not Europe; ask if a dish is spicy, because the menue doesn't reveal it. What locals describe as "just a bit spicy" could cause you troubles ... :-) They also made us a very special Arabic Shawarma for our way home.”January 2023
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Shawarma Net +1
“Shawarma + juice 10aed. Best shawarma Ive eaten in a while.”
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“Shawarma + juice 10aed. Best shawarma Ive eaten in a while.”May 2025
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Special afghani biriyani Net +1
“You guys are amazing. Loved the kebab and lamb chops , it was soo yummy . The special Afghani Biriyani was out of the world , so juicy and tender .”
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“You guys are amazing. Loved the kebab and lamb chops , it was soo yummy . The special Afghani Biriyani was out of the world , so juicy and tender .”July 2021
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Spicy shawarma Net +1
“We had spicy Shawarma. It tasted good and delicious.”
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“We had spicy Shawarma. It tasted good and delicious.”March 2023
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Tasting menu Net +1
“It's the cutest little spot with amazing food. Great variety in kebabs and fine value tasting menu. Lamb chops is to die for. IT WAS FIRE!! Perry Perry Chicken is their signature dish.”
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“It's the cutest little spot with amazing food. Great variety in kebabs and fine value tasting menu. Lamb chops is to die for. IT WAS FIRE!! Perry Perry Chicken is their signature dish.”September 2021
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Steam momo Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“So i tried out their food specially the momo each and every momo taste disgusting the steam momo is quite average, the jhol momo is my favourite is soo disgusting, the fried momo is oilily when is tried to take a bite the oil present inside it dripped on my pants.”
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What to Avoid (9)
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Butter chicken Net −1
“I ordered for butter chicken and paratha. The curry had an auckword smell and the paratha was dry hard. I had ordered for chicken but I was only getting bones in it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered for butter chicken and paratha. The curry had an auckword smell and the paratha was dry hard. I had ordered for chicken but I was only getting bones in it.”January 2023
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Chatpat Net −1
“Wrost food I have ever had . Momo was not even fresh so dried up and chatpat even I do made better it was so bad smell what the heck.”
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“Wrost food I have ever had . Momo was not even fresh so dried up and chatpat even I do made better it was so bad smell what the heck.”August 2025
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Chatpate Net −1
“Last time we enjoy the Chatpate, momo, Manchurian very well, today The chatpate looks not good at all and we complained to the waiter but she could not explain it properly. It was not mixed properly. We decided to stop and continue our dinner.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Last time we enjoy the Chatpate, momo, Manchurian very well, today The chatpate looks not good at all and we complained to the waiter but she could not explain it properly. It was not mixed properly. We decided to stop and continue our dinner.”September 2024
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Chicken kadai Net −1
“Peri Peri grilled chicken was really good but the chicken kadai didnt have the taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Peri Peri grilled chicken was really good but the chicken kadai didnt have the taste.”December 2021
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Chope bhature Net −1
“We tried out chope bhature is so awful the chole doesn't have Seasoning it's taste less.”
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“We tried out chope bhature is so awful the chole doesn't have Seasoning it's taste less.”March 2024
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Fried momo Net −1
“So i tried out their food specially the momo each and every momo taste disgusting the steam momo is quite average, the jhol momo is my favourite is soo disgusting, the fried momo is oilily when is tried to take a bite the oil present inside it dripped on my pants.”
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Critical review excerpts
“So i tried out their food specially the momo each and every momo taste disgusting the steam momo is quite average, the jhol momo is my favourite is soo disgusting, the fried momo is oilily when is tried to take a bite the oil present inside it dripped on my pants.”March 2024
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Paneer jalfrezi Net −1
“there were 2 orders one was paneer tikka other one paneer jalfrezi ,paneer tikka taste was 0 and when u people sent me paneer jalfrezi the parcel was leaking I told the delivery guy I will put one more comment . Paneer jalfrezi doesng look healthy lso u can take it back not required”
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Critical review excerpts
“there were 2 orders one was paneer tikka other one paneer jalfrezi ,paneer tikka taste was 0 and when u people sent me paneer jalfrezi the parcel was leaking I told the delivery guy I will put one more comment . Paneer jalfrezi doesng look healthy lso u can take it back not required”November 2021
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Paneer tikka Net −1
“Ordered paneer and you guys are sending prawns very nice but I forgot to take pics otherwise I would have sent nice pics there were 2 orders one was paneer tikka other one paneer jalfrezi ,paneer tikka taste was 0 and when u people sent me paneer jalfrezi the parcel was leaking I told the delivery guy I will put one more comment .”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered paneer and you guys are sending prawns very nice but I forgot to take pics otherwise I would have sent nice pics there were 2 orders one was paneer tikka other one paneer jalfrezi ,paneer tikka taste was 0 and when u people sent me paneer jalfrezi the parcel was leaking I told the delivery guy I will put one more comment .”November 2021
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Paratha Net −1
“I ordered for butter chicken and paratha. The curry had an auckword smell and the paratha was dry hard. I had ordered for chicken but I was only getting bones in it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered for butter chicken and paratha. The curry had an auckword smell and the paratha was dry hard. I had ordered for chicken but I was only getting bones in it.”January 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Spice. Ask how spicy each dish is before ordering; one reviewer said the menu did not reveal it clearly.
Check Availability. Ask whether pressure-cooker momo is available before visiting, as it was temporarily discontinued during Dubai’s heat.
Choose Ground Floor. If stairs are a concern, request ground-floor seating because an upper-floor route was reported as slippery.
Inspect Freshness. Check momo freshness when it arrives and raise concerns promptly, since reviews include both excellent and stale-smelling batches.
Try Shawarma. Shawarma is worth considering alongside Nepali dishes; one reviewer rated this Arabic-style version the best they had tried locally.
Plan the visit
Practical details
34th St
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Food
Momo quality varies sharply: one review found it dried out, stale-smelling and unlike Nepali food.
Food Hygiene
A customer reported finding hair in several momos and later in the soup, raising a serious hygiene concern.
Service Failures
A breakfast order for five reportedly arrived after an hour with food for only three, followed by a dispute over payment.
Slippery Stairs
The stairs to the upper floor were described as tricky and slippery; ground-floor seating is available.
Poor Cleanliness
One otherwise positive momo review flagged cleaning concerns and unattractive serving plates and cutlery.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30 dhs
fish
“The fish was at 30 dhs but they gave a large fillet”Google review · May 2022
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The Bottom Line
Ghantoot Star Restaurant is a casual Bur Dubai spot for Nepali, Indian, Pakistani and Sri Lankan food. The clearest draw is momo: reviews mention buff momo, chicken momo, jhol momo, momo platters and keema momos. Chicken biryani is another practical choice, described as generous and filling, while shawarma gives the menu a less expected direction.
There is plenty of evidence of good value. A customer reported shawarma with juice for AED 10, and another found chicken biryani generous for a small price. Reviews also describe family seating, fresh juices, comfortable dining and friendly service.
One fasting visitor appreciated being offered Rooh Afza with fruit before ordering. The experience is not completely consistent. Some diners found momos delicious and freshly prepared; others reported dried or stale-smelling food, poor seasoning, or hair in momo and soup.
Service complaints include a one-hour breakfast delay and an order arriving short of the requested portions. Treat freshness and service as things to check on the day rather than assumptions. Ask about spice levels, since one reviewer said the menu was unclear.
If using the upper floor, note that its stairs were described as tricky and slippery; ground-floor seating is available. Pressure-cooker momo may also be seasonal or temporarily unavailable.