Home-style food
Several reviews describe the food as tasting like home, with one calling the less-oily meals easy on the stomach.
Ghar ka Zaiqa Restaurant and Cafeteria L.L.C
Bur Dubai
Ghar Ka Zaiqa is an Indian restaurant in Bur Dubai built around homestyle meals and made-to-order preferences. Reviews point to regional favourites such as litti chokha and chole bhatore, alongside everyday options like daal chawal and chai.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
122 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Regional dishes
The litti chokha is praised for mustard-oil flavour in the chokha and flavorful sattu filling in the litti.
Custom orders
You can request food preferences and have dishes made to order according to your taste.
Quick service
Reviews mention fast preparation, quick service and on-time delivery, making it practical for regular meals.
Clean setting
Customers describe the restaurant as clean, hygienic and welcoming for a casual meal.
Late hours
One customer specifically valued that the restaurant is open 24 hours.
Chaat options
Dahi bhalla, chaat and juice are among the specifically mentioned lighter or snack-style choices.
What to Eat at Ghar ka Zaiqa Restaurant and Cafeteria L.L.C 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 Ghar ka Zaiqa Restaurant and Cafeteria L.L.C, 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.
These items at Ghar ka Zaiqa Restaurant and Cafeteria L.L.C got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Chola bhatura Net +2
“I must say, food was tasty, I had chole bhatore.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I must say, food was tasty, I had chole bhatore.”July 2026
“We tried the marathon, Aalu Bhurji combo , vada pav & chola bhatura. Food was good.”February 2026
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Aalu bhurji combo Net +1
“We tried the marathon, Aalu Bhurji combo , vada pav & chola bhatura. Food was good.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the marathon, Aalu Bhurji combo , vada pav & chola bhatura. Food was good.”February 2026
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Baathi chokha Net +1
“One of the best Baathi chokha I've ever had and would love to take my time to appreciate the host's Ms. Isha and Ms. Payal.”
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“One of the best Baathi chokha I've ever had and would love to take my time to appreciate the host's Ms. Isha and Ms. Payal.”July 2026
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Dahi bhalla Net +1
“My favorite spot in bur Dubai they have the best dahi bhalla in town and super friendly staff specially Esha she is amazing and very professional !! It’s a must try place kapil makes lovely chaat and the food taste just like home I would recommend this place to everyone ❤️”
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Review excerpts
“My favorite spot in bur Dubai they have the best dahi bhalla in town and super friendly staff specially Esha she is amazing and very professional !! It’s a must try place kapil makes lovely chaat and the food taste just like home I would recommend this place to everyone ❤️”March 2026
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Dal fry Net +1
“I went for dinner and had veg option Dal fry and tandoori roti. Food was nice, My server Ms. (KK) were very friendly, fast and smart too. I would like Thanks to her.”
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Review excerpts
“I went for dinner and had veg option Dal fry and tandoori roti. Food was nice, My server Ms. (KK) were very friendly, fast and smart too. I would like Thanks to her.”October 2025
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French fries Net +1
“Best French fries and burger I ever eat in UAE”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best French fries and burger I ever eat in UAE”May 2026
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Litti chokha Net +1
“Also, after a lign time I had litti chokha... Up famous dish.. Highly recommended.”
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Review excerpts
“Also, after a lign time I had litti chokha... Up famous dish.. Highly recommended.”July 2026
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Marathon Net +1
“We tried the marathon, Aalu Bhurji combo , vada pav & chola bhatura. Food was good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the marathon, Aalu Bhurji combo , vada pav & chola bhatura. Food was good.”February 2026
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Tandoori roti Net +1
“I went for dinner and had veg option Dal fry and tandoori roti. Food was nice, My server Ms. (KK) were very friendly, fast and smart too. I would like Thanks to her.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I went for dinner and had veg option Dal fry and tandoori roti. Food was nice, My server Ms. (KK) were very friendly, fast and smart too. I would like Thanks to her.”October 2025
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Vada pav Net +1
“We tried the marathon, Aalu Bhurji combo , vada pav & chola bhatura. Food was good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the marathon, Aalu Bhurji combo , vada pav & chola bhatura. Food was good.”February 2026
Drinks 1
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Kulhad chai Net +1
“We ordered kulhad chai also, which was also very nice”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered kulhad chai also, which was also very nice”June 2026
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Dahi puri Net −1
“Zero rating. It was a pathetic experience.we ordered dahi puri which was prepared 20 mins earlier but served soggy and pathetic, staff exchange it with even worse dahi puri, without salt, sugar or any spices..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Zero rating. It was a pathetic experience.we ordered dahi puri which was prepared 20 mins earlier but served soggy and pathetic, staff exchange it with even worse dahi puri, without salt, sugar or any spices..”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Request preferences. Ask for your preferred taste when ordering; one review says dishes can be made to order.
Try litti. For a regional speciality, try litti chokha; a reviewer highlighted its mustard-oil chokha and sattu filling.
Check chaat. If ordering dahi puri, check that it is freshly assembled after one report of a soggy serving.
Late meal. It may suit late-night dining because a customer says the restaurant is open 24 hours.
Use delivery. For regular orders, delivery was reported as consistent and on time by a daily customer.
Take the metro. A review identifies Sharaf DG metro station Exit 3 as a nearby access point.
Plan the visit
Practical details
back side of al musallah post office - Shop no-4 Al Mussallah Rd
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
One customer found the portions a little small, despite rating the food and service positively.
Price concern
A review described the food as average and the price as high, so value may feel inconsistent.
Poor preparation
One visit had dahi puri served soggy and without salt, sugar or spices.
Order mix-up
The same customer asked for paneer kabab to be packed but received paneer tikka instead.
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The Bottom Line
Ghar Ka Zaiqa is an Indian restaurant in Bur Dubai where the main draw is familiar, home-style food rather than formal dining. You can order regional dishes such as litti chokha and chole bhatore, or stick to everyday meals including daal chawal, alu bhujia, vada pav and kulhad chai. One customer specifically praised the mustard-oil flavour in the chokha and the sattu filling in the litti.
The restaurant also suits routine eating. A reviewer who orders daily reported consistent food quality and on-time delivery, while another said customers can request preferences and have food made to order. Reviews describe quick service, a clean setting and polite, attentive staff.
The restaurant is also reported to be open 24 hours, with tiffin, catering and mess options mentioned by one customer. There are a few reasons to stay observant. One reviewer found portions a little small, and another called the food expensive and the service poor.
A separate visit went badly when dahi puri arrived soggy and a paneer kabab order was packed as paneer tikka. If you are ordering chaat, freshness is worth checking. For access, one review points to Sharaf DG metro station Exit 3.
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