Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant, Al Nahda2

Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant, Al Nahda2

Al Nahda

Vegetarian restaurant Closed 0 523 036 125

Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Al Nahda, with sit-down meals alongside sweets and namkeen. Reviews point to chole bhature and unlimited pani puri as useful starting points, while Gujarati and North Indian dishes broaden the menu.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
312 ratings
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83%
4★
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3★
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The Good Stuff

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Satvik options

The kitchen accommodated food without onion or garlic and suggested suitable satvik choices.

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Fresh chaat

Unlimited pani puri was described as fresh and crispy, making it a strong pick for chaat fans.

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What to Eat at Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant, Al Nahda2

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant, Al Nahda2, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

  1. Samosas Net +3
    “We ordered several items, starting with the samosas, which were fresh, crispy, and served hot along with two chutneys.”
  2. Aamras poori Net +2
    “The overall food quality was good and we especially enjoyed the Aamras Poori, Chole Bhature, and Malai Tikka Paneer.”
  3. Dahi puri Net +2
    “The dahi puri was a delightful experience—crunchy with a balanced mix of spicy flavors.”
  4. Executive thali Net +2
    “5. Executive Thali is also a wholesome experience”
  5. Pav bhaji Net +2
    “We went straight for the savory favorites, the Chole Bhature and Pav Bhaji were spiced perfectly!”
Honorable mentions (36)
  1. Aloo paratha Net +1
    “Followed it up with a perfectly cooked Aloo Paratha paired with a refreshing, thick Lassi, a truly satisfying combination.”
  2. Amritsari kulcha choley Net +1
    “The Pav Bhaji was impeccably balanced, and the Amritsari Kulcha Choley deserves its own fanfare.”
  3. Chaas Net +1
    “We liked the chaas as well.”
  4. Cheese chilli naan Net +1
    “Cheese Chilli Naan was amazing”
  5. Chilly garlic noodles Net +1
    “My sister and I tried the chilly garlic noodles recently and they were perfectly seasoned which is usually difficult to get right, I would recommend visiting in person to eat them fresh”
  6. Curry of vegetable Net +1
    “Both curry of Vegetable and Paneer were to another level in taste and also quantity was enough to get your tummy best fuel...”
  7. Curry pakora Net +1
    “3. We tried curry pakora which was really authentic & food for the soul”
  8. Fafda Net +1
    “And because it was Dussehra, we treated ourselves to the classic Jalebi and Fafda - crisp and amazing! followed by the creamy, rich Matka Rabadi.”
  9. Garlic noodles Net +1
    “The restaurant is great to dine with family. We tried few items from their menu out of which Garlic Noodles was top notch”
  10. Gujarati thali Net +1
    “The Gujarati thali was a fantastic culinary journey, with every dish—from the farsan to the sweets, being fresh and authentic.”
  11. Gulab jamun Net +1
    “Try to have a piece of Gulab Jamun as it was nicely dipped in Saffron thick sugar syrup with Khoya and pista as its filling.”
  12. Idli vada Net +1
    “The idli vada was also served nice and hot, accompanied by sambhar and two chutneys; the white chutney stood out more than the red.”
  13. Jalebi Net +1
    “And because it was Dussehra, we treated ourselves to the classic Jalebi and Fafda - crisp and amazing! followed by the creamy, rich Matka Rabadi.”
  14. Kulcha Net +1
    “I also had their flavourful chole with soft, buttery kulcha, and that made the meal even more enjoyable. The kulcha had that perfect softness which pairs beautifully with chole.”
  15. Kulche chole Net +1
    “We ordered chole bature and kulche chole and stuff prantha Food was delicious”
  16. Lunch combo Net +1
    “I recently tried their lunch combo featuring rice and soya curry, priced at 25 AED, and added a sweet lassi for an extra 5 AED. The portion size was decent, and the flavors were quite enjoyable.”
  17. Makki roti Net +1
    “December brings with it the comfort of makki roti and sarso ka saag. For sure , this will stand out as a perfect choice.”
  18. Malai tikka paneer Net +1
    “The overall food quality was good and we especially enjoyed the Aamras Poori, Chole Bhature, and Malai Tikka Paneer.”
  19. Matka rabadi Net +1
    “And because it was Dussehra, we treated ourselves to the classic Jalebi and Fafda - crisp and amazing! followed by the creamy, rich Matka Rabadi.”
  20. Moong daal kachori Net +1
    “Also tried Moong Daal Kachori and a piece of Samosa just to have a starter. It was also excellent in taste.”
  21. Nylon khaman Net +1
    “I tried their Nylon Khaman, and the taste instantly reminded me of home — soft, fresh, and perfectly balanced.”
  22. Paneer butter masala rice bowl Net +1
    “The food was excellent we really liked the chole bhature and the paneer butter masala rice bowl. The paneer so soft and fresh and the thalis were really nice as well.”
  23. Paneer tikka masala Net +1
    “The food was also good. We ordered Paneer Tikka Masala, Paneer was fresh.”
  24. Pani puri Net +1
    “Started with their unlimited Pani Puri, which was fresh, crispy, and bursting with authentic flavors.”
  25. Parantha Net +1
    “Positive vibes best customer care service. I try today chole bhature and parantha its really very tasty and not oily i feel indian taste. Must visit everyone highly recommend.”
  26. Puri Net +1
    “Their puri and chole was so good, not oily at all.”
  27. Rajma chawal Net +1
    “We were thoroughly impressed by the depth of flavor in everything we tasted, from the vibrant chaat selection to the hearty Thalis and the classic Rajma Chawal.”
  28. Sarso ka saag Net +1
    “December brings with it the comfort of makki roti and sarso ka saag. For sure , this will stand out as a perfect choice.”
  29. Sev puri Net +1
    “We tried their chole bhature, sev puri, dahi puri along with some begali sweets. All exceeded our expectations.”
  30. Soya curry Net +1
    “I recently tried their lunch combo featuring rice and soya curry, priced at 25 AED, and added a sweet lassi for an extra 5 AED. The portion size was decent, and the flavors were quite enjoyable. The soya curry had a rich taste, though the gravy was a bit spicier than I prefer, which slightly overpowered the overall balance of the meal.”
  31. Stuff prantha Net +1
    “We ordered chole bature and kulche chole and stuff prantha Food was delicious”
  32. The winter special thali Net +1
    ““The Winter Special Thali was absolutely delicious, and the ambience was wonderful. A special mention to Anita, who served us with great warmth and professionalism.”
  33. Vegetable sandwich Net +1
    “The only drawback was the vegetable sandwich. It took slightly longer to arrive, and while the taste was good, the filling tended to fall out with every bite. Improving the filling consistency and toasting technique would make it much better.”
  34. Vada pav Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “We had a wonderful experience at Gwalia Restaurant! We tried the samosa and vada pav, and both were absolutely delicious.”
  35. Dessert cup Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “I recently visited Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant after watching a reel promoting their winter special dessert cup — Gajar ka Halwa made in desi ghee, topped with fresh rabri, with a gulab jamun placed on top. To be fair at the outset: 👉 The taste is good. The dessert itself is rich and flavourful and does justice to the ingredients used. However, the re-heating process is where things go wrong.”
  36. Gajar ka halwa Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “I recently visited Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant after watching a reel promoting their winter special dessert cup — Gajar ka Halwa made in desi ghee, topped with fresh rabri, with a gulab jamun placed on top. To be fair at the outset: 👉 The taste is good. The dessert itself is rich and flavourful and does justice to the ingredients used. However, the re-heating process is where things go wrong. The halwa and the gulab jamun were reheated in a microwave, inside a plastic container, while the rabri (which is meant to be eaten at room temperature) was added afterward.”

Drinks 1

  1. Lassi Net +1
    “Followed it up with a perfectly cooked Aloo Paratha paired with a refreshing, thick Lassi, a truly satisfying combination.”
What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

  1. Anjir king Net −1
    “The Anjir King wasn’t sweet at all—it was rock hard, like biting a stone.”
  2. Chenna toast Net −1
    “The Vada Pav had no taste whatsoever, and the Chenna Toast was even worse.”
  3. Gobi manchurian Net −1
    “However, the Gobi Manchurian was a bit disappointing as it felt too salty and had too much flour coating.”
  4. Mango falooda Net −1
    “The biggest letdown was the Mango Falooda. It had only 2–3 small mango pieces and was mostly filled with vermicelli, which definitely didn’t feel worth the price.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Confirm offers. Call on the same day and confirm the offer's closing time; a customer reported an overnight policy change without social updates.

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Eat noodles fresh. For chilly garlic noodles, dine in if possible: one review specifically recommends eating them fresh rather than relying on delivery.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Platinum Business Centre - Shop - 1 Baghdad Street
Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai
0 523 036 125
Mon8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Offer changes

A breakfast offer was reportedly changed or closed without a timely social-media update, creating confusion for arriving customers.

Stock shortages

One customer waited for a seat, then found dahi puri, raj kachori and pani puri unavailable near the offer's end.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

25 AED

lunch combo featuring rice and soya curry

“I recently tried their lunch combo featuring rice and soya curry, priced at 25 AED, and added a sweet lassi for an extra 5 AED”
Google review · November 2025

5 AED

sweet lassi

“I recently tried their lunch combo featuring rice and soya curry, priced at 25 AED, and added a sweet lassi for an extra 5 AED”
Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line

Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant is a compact vegetarian Indian restaurant in Al Nahda that combines dine-in food with sweets and namkeen retail. The menu covers familiar North Indian comfort food and Gujarati favourites. Chole bhature, unlimited pani puri, executive thali and Nylon khaman are among the clearest review-backed choices, while packaged sweets make it useful for taking something home.

The strongest pattern is fresh, flavourful food with accommodating service. Reviews mention pani puri served fresh and crispy, chole and puri that were not oily, and a satvik request handled without onion or garlic. The executive thali was considered a balanced, filling meal, and the restaurant is described as comfortable for families.

Seating is limited to roughly 15–20 people, however, and service may slow when the room fills. There are a few reasons to check details before ordering. Breakfast and promotional offers have reportedly changed without clear online updates, and one customer arrived to find popular chaat items sold out.

Delivery quality was uneven in one Careem order, while the Mango Falooda was criticised for having little mango and too much vermicelli. A lunch combo with rice and soya curry was reported at 25 AED, with sweet lassi costing an extra 5 AED.

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