Gujarati Thali
The thali is repeatedly described as authentic, home-style and filling, with limited and unlimited choices.
Himalaya Veg Restaurant ( Oud Metha )
Oud Metha
Himalaya Veg Restaurant is a compact vegetarian Gujarati eatery in Oud Metha, known for home-style thali and Indian street snacks. Reviews especially point to the pani puri, breakfast dishes and fresh, affordable everyday meals, with limited and unlimited thali options available.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
433 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Street Snacks
Pani puri, bhel puri, dabeli and other chaat are standout choices for a quick snack.
Breakfast
Breakfast gets strong mentions, especially puri bhaji, aloo paratha and other Gujarati favourites.
Fresh Cooking
One reviewer says lunch and breakfast items are cooked fresh daily, with no deep freezer used.
Catering
A wedding-catering review reports hot food delivered on time, even to a far-off location.
Nearby Parking
The restaurant is on the main road, with a large public parking lot nearby.
What to Eat at Himalaya Veg Restaurant ( Oud Metha ) 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 Himalaya Veg Restaurant ( Oud Metha ), 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 Himalaya Veg Restaurant ( Oud Metha ), ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Gujarati thali Net +7
“One of the best Gujarati thali I had here.”
Positive 7Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best Gujarati thali I had here.”September 2025
“The restaurant serves very good gujarati snacks and thali.”March 2018
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Pani puri Net +4
“From the fragrant dhabeli to the crispy and tangy pani puri, each bite is a burst of flavor that keeps me coming back for more.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“From the fragrant dhabeli to the crispy and tangy pani puri, each bite is a burst of flavor that keeps me coming back for more.”May 2024
“While their Pani Puris are undoubtedly the best in the world, my motivation for writing this review goes beyond just food.”October 2025
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Dabeli Net +2
“Their Dabeli was a standout—perfectly spiced, with a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, all encased in a soft, toasted bun. The freshness of the ingredients and the balance of textures made it one of the best I’ve had.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their Dabeli was a standout—perfectly spiced, with a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, all encased in a soft, toasted bun. The freshness of the ingredients and the balance of textures made it one of the best I’ve had.”April 2025
“From the fragrant dhabeli to the crispy and tangy pani puri, each bite is a burst of flavor that keeps me coming back for more.”May 2024
Honorable mentions (15)
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Aamras Net +1
“MUST TRY during aamras season (Mango season).”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“MUST TRY during aamras season (Mango season).”July 2024
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Aloo paratha Net +1
“The Aloo Paratha were amazing for breakfast.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The Aloo Paratha were amazing for breakfast.”April 2024
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Bhel puri Net +1
“The Bhel Puri here is absolutely awesome. The food is very fast, tasty, and fresh. This is our go - to restraunt.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The Bhel Puri here is absolutely awesome. The food is very fast, tasty, and fresh. This is our go - to restraunt.”November 2024
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Dahi chat Net +1
“If you are looking for pani puri and dahi chat, this place is one of the best”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If you are looking for pani puri and dahi chat, this place is one of the best”October 2025
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Dhokla Net +1
“The chapati is soft and fresh, and the pani puri, jalebi, dhokla, and more all have that real traditional flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The chapati is soft and fresh, and the pani puri, jalebi, dhokla, and more all have that real traditional flavor.”July 2025
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Gujarathi veg meal Net +1
“Best place for reasonable Gujarathi veg meal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best place for reasonable Gujarathi veg meal.”October 2021
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Gujrati/rajasthani style thali Net +1
“Craving home made food ? Craving Gujrati/Rajasthani style thali? This is the place for you.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Craving home made food ? Craving Gujrati/Rajasthani style thali? This is the place for you.”March 2021
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Jalebi Net +1
“The chapati is soft and fresh, and the pani puri, jalebi, dhokla, and more all have that real traditional flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The chapati is soft and fresh, and the pani puri, jalebi, dhokla, and more all have that real traditional flavor.”July 2025
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Laddoo Net +1
“The laddoo and papdi jalebi were amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The laddoo and papdi jalebi were amazing.”April 2024
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Methi paratha Net +1
“Superb food It's yummy Try Methi paratha it's fantastic”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Superb food It's yummy Try Methi paratha it's fantastic”February 2020
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Papdi jalebi Net +1
“The laddoo and papdi jalebi were amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The laddoo and papdi jalebi were amazing.”April 2024
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Thalli Net +1
“We tried a thalli Each dish was flavourful and felt genuinely homemade, particularly the kadhi, which was a standout with its perfect balance of tangy and sweet.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“We tried a thalli Each dish was flavourful and felt genuinely homemade, particularly the kadhi, which was a standout with its perfect balance of tangy and sweet.”April 2024
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Veg unlimited thali Net +1
“Their veg unlimited thali is one of my favourite which has two vegetables curry, one mix lentil and one daal with chapatti, some snacks, fryums and sweet.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Their veg unlimited thali is one of my favourite which has two vegetables curry, one mix lentil and one daal with chapatti, some snacks, fryums and sweet.”July 2024
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Dal Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Each bowl on the thali was filled with rich, aromatic flavors, from the comforting dal to the tangy vegetable curry.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Each bowl on the thali was filled with rich, aromatic flavors, from the comforting dal to the tangy vegetable curry.”August 2024
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Minithali Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Found it very expensive- Minithali 19dhms ! Dishes are Nothing like the picture in menu Sweet and some of the dishes were not there! Tasty and clean it was though !”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Regular tea Net +1
“This is a vegetarian restaurant with very simple food that is tasty and good for daily meals. All the usual Indian favourites are available, such as paratha, samosa, chaat and thali. Their tea — what many refer to as masala tea is their regular tea — is really nice and refreshing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This is a vegetarian restaurant with very simple food that is tasty and good for daily meals. All the usual Indian favourites are available, such as paratha, samosa, chaat and thali. Their tea — what many refer to as masala tea is their regular tea — is really nice and refreshing.”August 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Thali. Ask whether you want the limited or unlimited thali; both options are mentioned by returning diners.
Try Breakfast. For a morning visit, consider puri bhaji or aloo paratha, both specifically praised in breakfast reviews.
Plan Seating. Allow for a compact dining setup and limited table space, although one guest found a seat without much waiting.
Use Parking. If you are driving, check the large public parking lot near the main-road restaurant.
Check Delivery. For bulk pani puri orders, confirm delivery coverage before paying, as one long-time customer reported a location refusal.
Watch Portions. For delivery thali, check portion expectations first: one Noon order was considered insufficient with four rotis.
Plan the visit
Practical details
11 4th St
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Small Seating
The dining room is small, with tables set close together and limited seating capacity.
Inconsistent Visits
One visit was reported as cold, unclean and poorly presented, with an argumentative service response.
Food Complaint
A reviewer found a stapler pin in the food, a serious reported hygiene concern.
Dish Variation
A mini thali review said some dishes and the sweet were unavailable, and the portions differed from the menu picture.
Delivery Issue
A regular customer said a bulk pani puri order was refused because the new delivery rider could not reach the location.
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The Bottom Line
Himalaya Veg Restaurant is a small, pure-vegetarian Gujarati eatery in Oud Metha, centred on homestyle meals rather than a polished dining room. The main draw is the Gujarati thali, available in limited and unlimited versions, while pani puri, bhel puri, dabeli and other chaat cover the snackier side. Breakfast is worth considering too, with reviews calling out puri bhaji and aloo paratha.
The food is often described as fresh, less spicy and reasonably priced, and several regulars return for the familiar home-cooked taste. One reviewer says lunch and breakfast are cooked daily without a deep freezer. Service is commonly described as polite and warm, although experiences are not perfectly consistent: another visit reported cold food, cleanliness concerns and an argumentative response.
A separate review mentioned finding a stapler pin in the food, so that complaint should not be overlooked. Seating is tight, with little space between tables, but a large public parking lot is reported nearby. Delivery may need extra checking: a bulk pani puri order was refused because the new delivery rider could not cover the location, while a wedding-catering order was delivered hot and on time.
For dine-in, ask about thali availability and expect a straightforward, compact Gujarati meal rather than spacious ambience.