Iyer's Premium Veg Restaurant DMCC

Iyer's Premium Veg Restaurant DMCC

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Restaurant Open now 0 547 818 102

Iyer's Premium Veg Restaurant is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with a strong South Indian focus. Customers come for dishes such as masala dosa, mini idli and filter coffee, while the menu also includes North Indian and Chinese options.

Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
228 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Dosa range

Masala dosa, Mysore masala dosa, mushroom dosa and inventive zaatar or peri peri versions are repeatedly mentioned.

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Tamil flavours

Several diners specifically praise the Tamil-style sambar, rasam, tiffin dishes and traditional vegetarian cooking.

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What to Eat at Iyer's Premium Veg Restaurant DMCC

These items at Iyer's Premium Veg Restaurant DMCC got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 8

  1. Sambar Net +7
    “The food is freshly prepared, with highlights like their crispy dosas and aromatic sambar stealing the show.”
  2. Idlis Net +4
    “The food was delicious, fresh, and truly authentic. The sambhar tasted just like what you'd find in Chennai, and the idlis were incredibly soft.”
  3. Masala dosa Net +3
    “I tried the masala dosa (pretty basic dish to get right) and every aspect was perfect- the chutney, the potato curry inside, the sambar and the dosa itself.”
  4. South indian thali Net +3
    “Really liked the place… we were not very hungry and could try only 2 things - South Indian Thali and Mini Idli. Both were yumm.”
  5. Kaapigato Net +2
    “Absolutely amazing food taste and quality. Even north Indian/mumbai food tasted really good. Chaat platter, Kaapigato slapped.”
  6. Medu vada Net +2
    “FIRST DAY, FIRST IMPRESSION! Mind-blown by the South Indian delights at Iyer's premium veg restaurant! Rasam, Podi Mini Idly, Pongal, Medu Vada & Zator Dosa - all winners! 5/5 stars! #NewRestaurant #SouthIndianFood #MustTry"”
  7. Mini idli Net +2
    “They serve really nice food. Good service. Staff is friendly too! My kid loves the mini idli they serve ❤️”
  8. Mysore masala dosa Net +2
    “Ordered Mysore Masala Dosa and Vada Dipped in Sambhar. The best thing to see was they packed the dosa in a long box, didn't folded the dosa.”
Honorable mentions (24)
  1. Rasam Net +1
    “The sambar and rasam had the perfect balance of taste and spice.”
  2. Badam milk Net +1
    “Not to forget their amazing Badam Milk, Kumbakonam Coffee & the one and only Kaapigato which is Vanilla Ice cream with Coffee.”
  3. Business lunch Net +1
    “However I went for lunch with one of my Turkish colleagues who likes South Indian food and the Business Lunch comprising of Coriander leaves (Malli) rice, Sambar rice (with Shallots, drumstick and other veggies), Curd rice with lovely toppings (some lumps of rice in that doesn’t take away the smoothness of the curd rice on your palette) with the tasty Appalam and beetroot curry with bread halwa and some picked to go with this was yummy really.”
  4. Chaat platter Net +1
    “Absolutely amazing food taste and quality. Even north Indian/mumbai food tasted really good. Chaat platter, Kaapigato slapped.”
  5. Green/red chutney Net +1
    “We ordered idli, peri peri dosa, and Iyer special uttapam everything was amazing, especially with the sambhar, coconut and green/red chutney. Few basic service adjustments would go a long way—perhaps the place was just overcrowded, causing a minor delay.”
  6. Hot and sour soup Net +1
    “We had a very good experience here overall and would happily recommend it. The jaljeera was absolutely refreshing and perfectly balanced, and the noodles were excellent with just the right texture and flavour. The only thing to watch out for is the hot and sour soup—it was tasty but came with 7–8 chillies, so if you’re not used to very spicy food, be sure to request it with fewer chillies when you order. What really stood out was the service. Mr. Masanam, who attended to us, was extremely courteous, patient, and helpful, which made the meal even more enjoyable.”
  7. Iyer special uttapam Net +1
    “We ordered idli, peri peri dosa, and Iyer special uttapam everything was amazing, especially with the sambhar, coconut and green/red chutney. Few basic service adjustments would go a long way—perhaps the place was just overcrowded, causing a minor delay.”
  8. Jaljeera Net +1
    “We had a very good experience here overall and would happily recommend it. The jaljeera was absolutely refreshing and perfectly balanced, and the noodles were excellent with just the right texture and flavour. The only thing to watch out for is the hot and sour soup—it was tasty but came with 7–8 chillies, so if you’re not used to very spicy food, be sure to request it with fewer chillies when you order. What really stood out was the service. Mr. Masanam, who attended to us, was extremely courteous, patient, and helpful, which made the meal even more enjoyable.”
  9. Kesari Net +1
    “To finish, the Kesari offered a burst of sweetness that tied the whole meal together.”
  10. Masala vadai Net +1
    “#DoDeewaneSheherMein New restaurant in town. Good food specially masala vadai Pleasant and easy ambience.”
  11. Mini idli sambar Net +1
    “Have ordered the mini idli sambar twice now — has arrived on time (and still warm) on both occasions! Super tasty, plus nicely packaged. Highly recommend!”
  12. Mini tiffin Net +1
    “The mini tiffin was good, and so were the dosas.”
  13. Mushroom dosa Net +1
    “Mushroom dosa, oothappam was good along with kumbakonam coffee”
  14. Noodles Net +1
    “We had a very good experience here overall and would happily recommend it. The jaljeera was absolutely refreshing and perfectly balanced, and the noodles were excellent with just the right texture and flavour. The only thing to watch out for is the hot and sour soup—it was tasty but came with 7–8 chillies, so if you’re not used to very spicy food, be sure to request it with fewer chillies when you order. What really stood out was the service. Mr. Masanam, who attended to us, was extremely courteous, patient, and helpful, which made the meal even more enjoyable.”
  15. Oothappam Net +1
    “Mushroom dosa, oothappam was good along with kumbakonam coffee”
  16. Plain dosa Net +1
    “We tried idly, vada, Mysore masala dosa, and plain dosa. The dosas were crisp and flavorful, and the chutneys complemented them perfectly.”
  17. Podi mini idly Net +1
    “FIRST DAY, FIRST IMPRESSION! Mind-blown by the South Indian delights at Iyer's premium veg restaurant! Rasam, Podi Mini Idly, Pongal, Medu Vada & Zator Dosa - all winners! 5/5 stars! #NewRestaurant #SouthIndianFood #MustTry"”
  18. Pongal Net +1
    “I go to Iyer's for my dose of South Indian cuisine. I really enjoyed their pongal and vishu meals.”
  19. South indian platter Net +1
    “If you're looking for the ultimate 'hug in a box,' this South Indian platter is it.”
  20. Thatte idly Net +1
    “The thatte idly was nice, but the rava idly could be FAR more flavorful.”
  21. Vada dipped in sambhar Net +1
    “Hidden gem. Great south indian food. Filter coffee & sambar dipped Medu vada is a must try.”
  22. Vishu meals Net +1
    “I go to Iyer's for my dose of South Indian cuisine. I really enjoyed their pongal and vishu meals.”
  23. Zatar dosa Net +1
    “Known cuisine combined with interesting spin-offs like Zaatar Dosa. Light on stomach and great taste. Will be coming for more. South Indian done right, minus the heaviness and minus the burps. Keep it up!!!”
  24. Zator dosa Net +1
    “FIRST DAY, FIRST IMPRESSION! Mind-blown by the South Indian delights at Iyer's premium veg restaurant! Rasam, Podi Mini Idly, Pongal, Medu Vada & Zator Dosa - all winners! 5/5 stars! #NewRestaurant #SouthIndianFood #MustTry"”

Drinks 1

  1. South indian filter coffee Net +5
    “And South Indian filter coffee amazing.”
Honorable mentions (5)
  1. Coffee Net +1
    “One of the highlights of our meal was the coffee, which was simply excellent—rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced.”
  2. Fresh lime mint juice Net +1
    “And I had fresh lime mint juice or very nice the juice maker selvaraj”
  3. Ginger chai Net +1
    “Really enjoy the food here... brilliant service, provides whatever you want within availability. Recommend that you try it .. they made the best ginger chai esp at our request”
  4. Kumbakonam coffee Net +1
    “Not to forget their amazing Badam Milk, Kumbakonam Coffee & the one and only Kaapigato which is Vanilla Ice cream with Coffee.”
  5. Masala tea Net +1
    “Amazing food. Crispy dosa bigger than some people. Amazing sambar and masala tea.”
What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

  1. Rava idly Net −1
    “The thatte idly was nice, but the rava idly could be FAR more flavorful.”
  2. Sadhya meals Net −1
    “My only suggestion is to have the sadhya meals a little more warm.”
  3. Vada Net −1
    “The idly was soft and well-prepared, but the vada did not quite meet expectations.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try coffee. Order the filter coffee alongside dosa or tiffin; multiple diners single it out as a standout.

2

Adjust spice. Ask for fewer chillies in the hot and sour soup if you do not usually eat very spicy food.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Podium level, Cluster I (I for India, Platinum Tower - Shop G07 & G08
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
0 547 818 102
Mon8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Queue issues

Reviews describe waiting-list problems, including later arrivals being seated first and limited communication from staff.

Food temperature

One diner received extremely cold dosas, while another suggested the sadhya meals should be served warmer.

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The Bottom Line

Iyer's Premium Veg Restaurant is a South Indian-focused vegetarian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers. The most reliable reasons to visit are the dosa selection, Tamil-style tiffin and the filter coffee. Reviews mention crisp masala dosa, Mysore masala dosa, mini idli, pongal and medu vada, while more adventurous orders include zaatar, peri peri and mushroom dosa.

The business also serves North Indian food, chaat and Chinese dishes, though the South Indian side receives the stronger feedback. The setting is a draw for some diners: there is comfortable indoor seating, outdoor seating with JLT lake views, and generally pleasant ambience. Families have had good experiences too; one review describes food being customized for a toddler, and children enjoying mini idli and dosa.

A weekday business lunch was reported at AED18 per person, including rice dishes, chappathi, kurma, sides and buttermilk. Parking in the surrounding cluster was described as plentiful, with free parking on public holidays. Service is less consistent than the food.

Recent reviews describe queue-management problems, cold dosas, forgotten items and discourteous handling. There are also specific chutney and food-safety complaints, so check your order when it arrives. For a calmer visit, consider breakfast or an off-peak time, ask about dish availability, and request less chilli in the hot and sour soup.

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