Pure Vegetarian
Reviewers identify it as the only pure-vegetarian restaurant in Ibn Battuta Mall.
Khau Galli Restaurant | Ibn Battuta Mall Branch
Jebel Ali Village
Khau Galli is a pure-vegetarian Indian street-food cafe in Jebel Ali Village, located in the Ibn Battuta Mall food court. It is a useful stop for chaats, pav bhaji, samosas and sweets such as jalebi with rabri, with both quick counter-service meals and larger thali portions.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
761 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Street-Food Variety
The menu brings regional Indian street-food favourites together, including chaats, samosas, pav bhaji and Indo-Chinese dishes.
Fresh Jalebi
One review says jalebis are made when ordered, making them a standout choice for a hot, freshly prepared sweet.
Generous Thali
The special Veg Thali was described as large enough for more than one person.
Popular Chaats
Ragda Patties and Sev Puri have been singled out by loyal customers who return weekly.
Quick Service
Several reviews describe orders being served quickly, including during busy periods.
Mall Access
The cafe is inside the Ibn Battuta Mall food court, with common food-court seating and wheelchair access noted by a reviewer.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Jalebi. Ask for jalebi made to order; a reviewer specifically says the branch prepares fresh jalebis when ordered.
Visit Off-Peak. Consider avoiding weekends and peak lunch or dinner hours, when crowds and shared seating make the visit harder.
Check Freshness. Before accepting samosas or bhatura, check that they are hot and fresh; one customer reported receiving cold samosas and refried bhatura.
Track Pickup. For takeaway, keep your receipt and follow up at the counter rather than assuming staff will alert you when the order is ready.
Choose Chaats. If you want the most consistently praised options, consider Ragda Patties or Sev Puri, which a weekly customer recommends.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Tunisian Court, IBn Battuta Mall
Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Jalebi with Rabri
Jalebi with rabri is repeatedly mentioned as a standout sweet, including a review describing fresh jalebis made to order.
Chai Bun Maska
Chai bun maska is mentioned as a go-to order during a regular grocery trip.
Common Concerns
Uneven Food
Food quality can vary sharply: reviewers reported watery chole, bland pav bhaji, sour dosa batter and dishes served cold.
Rude Service
Multiple customers described staff as dismissive or rude when handling complaints, changes and order questions.
Order Delays
Cashier queues and pickup handling have caused long waits, including a reported 35-minute delay for a pickup order.
Weekend Crowds
The branch can become crowded on weekends, while the shared food-court seating may be difficult to find at busy meal times.
Price Concerns
Some reviewers felt the pricing was high for street food, especially when portions or drinks did not meet expectations.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 24
Special Thali
“Khau Galli has awesome Thali which costs AED 24 and also they have some live cooking stations like Jalebi, Ragda Pattice, Pav Bhaji, Choley Tikki and much more”Google review · August 2020
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The Bottom Line
Khau Galli is a pure-vegetarian Indian street-food cafe in the Ibn Battuta Mall food court, serving the kind of broad menu that works well for a mixed group. You can order chaats, pav bhaji, samosas, Indo-Chinese dishes or a substantial Veg Thali. Ragda Patties and Sev Puri have earned repeat praise, while jalebi with rabri is a notable dessert choice; one reviewer says the jalebis are made fresh when ordered.
There are some practical positives. Orders are often described as quick, portions can be generous, and chai, samosas and vada pav receive favourable mentions. A regular also visits for chai bun maska, chaats and lunch.
Seating is shared with the food court, and wheelchair accessibility was noted in one review. Consistency is the main question mark. Other customers found the dosa half-cold, pav bhaji oily or bland, chole watery and bhatura unusually small.
Service complaints range from dismissive counter interactions to waits of 35–40 minutes for pickup or special-platter orders. Weekends are reportedly crowded, so visiting outside peak periods and checking that hot items are fresh may make for a smoother stop. Prices are viewed as reasonable by some, but others consider them high for mall street food.