Khau Galli Restaurant

Khau Galli Restaurant

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Khau Galli is an Indian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, set in the Silicon Central food court. Reviews point to it for Indian street food such as chaat and pav bhaji, alongside North and South Indian meals in a spacious, lively setting.

Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
614 ratings
5★
70%
4★
6%
3★
3%
2★
3%
1★
18%

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The Good Stuff

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Street food

The menu covers Indian street-food favourites, with chaat, vada pav, golgappa and chole bhature repeatedly mentioned.

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Dish variety

The menu spans South Indian, North Indian, chaat, Indian Chinese, snacks and desserts, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices.

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What to Eat at Khau Galli Restaurant

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

Food 7

  1. Dahi puri Net +3
    “Visited this branch recently and tried the dahi puri and vada pav. Both were excellent in taste and freshly prepared.”
  2. Pav bhaji Net +3
    “Their Pav Bhaji, Shikanji, Jalebis, Dahi Puri & chai are a Must must try.”
  3. Carrot halwa Net +2
    “And of course, no meal is complete without desserts 🍨 We ended with delicious carrot halwa and special sweets.”
  4. Gulab jamun Net +2
    “I could only eat the one piece gulab jamun given along with it.”
  5. Pani puri Net +2
    “​The Food: Everything we ordered was bursting with authentic flavors. From the buttery Pav Bhaji to the perfectly crisp Pani Puri, every bite was spot on.”
  6. Raj kachuri Net +2
    “Very nicely made Raj kachuri .”
  7. Vada pav Net +2
    “Loved the vada pav, golgappa and chole bhature.”
Honorable mentions (26)
  1. Chole bhature Net +1
    “Very nice service. We ordered breakfast chole bhature and Raj kachuri and dosa . All items were extremely good”
  2. Aloo tarkari platter Net +1
    “For mains, we had the comforting daal chawal with aloo tarkari platter — pure desi comfort food ❤️”
  3. Aloo tikki Net +1
    “The aloo tikki, made with mashed potatoes and spices, is another must-try dish.”
  4. Butter chicken Net +1
    “If you’re in the mood for something more substantial, the biryani and butter chicken are excellent options. The biryani is cooked with fragrant basmati rice and a mix of spices, while the butter chicken is a creamy and rich curry that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.”
  5. Chicken kali mirchi kebab Net +1
    “We tried Pav Bhaji, Dosa, Chicken Kali Mirchi Kebab, Chicken Fried Momos, Chicken Chinese Combo, Chole Bhature, Pani Puri, Mango Falooda, and Gulab Jamun. Every dish was flavourful, freshly prepared and served in generous portions. The Pav Bhaji was rich and buttery, the kebab was juicy and delicious, and the desserts were the perfect way to end the meal.”
  6. Chicken malai tikka Net +1
    “We visited their Silicon Central branch and honestly, every dish was packed with flavor. Started our feast with crispy dahi puri and pani puri 🌶️ followed by juicy chicken momos and creamy chicken malai tikka 🤤”
  7. Chicken momos Net +1
    “We visited their Silicon Central branch and honestly, every dish was packed with flavor. Started our feast with crispy dahi puri and pani puri 🌶️ followed by juicy chicken momos and creamy chicken malai tikka 🤤”
  8. Daal chawal Net +1
    “For mains, we had the comforting daal chawal with aloo tarkari platter — pure desi comfort food ❤️”
  9. Executive thali Net +1
    “The executive thali was good and the portions are generous and enough for 2 people who want to share.”
  10. Golgappa Net +1
    “Loved the vada pav, golgappa and chole bhature.”
  11. Jalebis Net +1
    “Their Pav Bhaji, Shikanji, Jalebis, Dahi Puri & chai are a Must must try.”
  12. Kg chaat platter Net +1
    “Initially we were hesitant to order KG chaat platter but we did and that was the best choice, it was very good.”
  13. Kg special thali Net +1
    “KG special thali was good too.”
  14. Khau galli special thali Net +1
    “We orders Khau Galli Special Thali. Decent food and reasonable prices.”
  15. Mango falooda Net +1
    “Great Taste of All Chat items and specially seasonal Mango Faluda-”
  16. North indian thali Net +1
    “Their chaat, North Indian thali, and dosas were all incredibly delicious.”
  17. Papdi chaat Net +1
    “The papdi chaat, a crispy, tangy and sweet street food, is a must-try.”
  18. Puri bhaji Net +1
    “One of my personal favorites is their Puri Bhaji — perfectly cooked, flavorful, and consistently delicious every time.”
  19. Ras malai Net +1
    “Finally, don’t forget to try the desserts. The gulab jamun, , and the ras malai, and gajar ka halwa , are the perfect way to end your meal.”
  20. Samosa Net +1
    “I must say, I had a wonderful time here today with Samosa and Chai. Absolutely delicious and freshly fried and the tea was a cherry on top. Fresh and perfect. I should say they are serving best Samosa and chai with a very reasonable price.”
  21. Samosas Net +1
    “The samosas, which are crispy pastry pockets stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, are a popular snack.”
  22. Sev puri Net +1
    “The sev puri, which is a combination of crispy puris topped with sev, onions, and chutney, is another popular chaat that is a hit with the locals.”
  23. Shikanji Net +1
    “Their Pav Bhaji, Shikanji, Jalebis, Dahi Puri & chai are a Must must try.”
  24. Bhel puri Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Moving on to the food, the coffee and Bhel puri were average, nothing exceptional but still enjoyable.”
  25. Chicken curry Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “However, the Chicken curry and roti were just ok.”
  26. Mini thali Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “We had ordered mini thali too. It was ok though. Roti, sabji, dal were ok.”

Drinks 5

  1. Dry fruit milkshake Net +1
    “The drinks were super refreshing too — watermelon juice, mango lassi, and dry fruit milkshake 🥭🍉🥛”
  2. Fresh milk tea Net +1
    “Once you have food from here, you won't eat anything else. Dining, take away is also available. You cant neglect thier combo's along with fresh milk tea.”
  3. Mango lassi Net +1
    “The drinks were super refreshing too — watermelon juice, mango lassi, and dry fruit milkshake 🥭🍉🥛”
  4. Tea Net +1
    “The tea and coffee were also quite good – simple, but satisfying.”
  5. Watermelon juice Net +1
    “The drinks were super refreshing too — watermelon juice, mango lassi, and dry fruit milkshake 🥭🍉🥛”
What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

  1. Idli Net −1
    “Sambar was not good. Idli was hard and quite old maybe.”
  2. Masala dosa Net −1
    “However, the Masala Dosa was a disappointment. It lacked flavor and texture, and the presentation was underwhelming. It felt like a rushed attempt at a classic dish, failing to deliver on the promised taste and authenticity.”
  3. Mini tiffin Net −1
    “Ordered mini tiffin. The vada was hard, unpalatable. Sambar was not good. Idli was hard and quite old maybe. I could only eat the one piece gulab jamun given along with it.”
  4. Vada Net −1
    “Ordered mini tiffin. The vada was hard, unpalatable.”
  5. Sambar Net −2
    “The dosa was okay, but the sambar had a bad smell, which I only realized after receiving my order.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Start with chaat. For a first order, try a chaat item; a recent review mentions an offer starting from AED 5.

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Check orders. Review the bill and tray at the counter before leaving, since customers have reported wrong items and missing portions.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Food court, SIlicon Central - A-125, 1st Level
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
Mon10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tue10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Rude service

Multiple recent reviews report harsh or dismissive counter interactions, including arguments over incorrect orders.

Order errors

Customers have reported receiving the wrong item and being told to check the bill rather than having the mistake resolved smoothly.

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The Bottom Line

Khau Galli is a broad Indian restaurant in the Silicon Central food court, Dubai Silicon Oasis, with enough range for a snack stop or a full meal. Chaat is the clearest draw: dahi puri, pani puri, Raj kachuri, papdi chaat and golgappa all appear in reviews. Pav bhaji, chole bhature, dosas and thalis give you more substantial choices, while the menu also includes Indian-Chinese dishes, snacks and desserts.

The strongest feedback is about flavour, freshness and portion size. One diner found the executive thali generous enough for two people to share, and samosa with chai was praised as freshly fried. The open food-court seating is kid-friendly and spacious, with a lively street-food atmosphere that suits casual meals with friends or family.

Service and consistency are the main reasons to stay cautious. Several recent reviews describe rude counter interactions, incorrect orders, missing portions and delays. Food quality is also uneven: some customers found everything fresh and hot, while others reported hard idli and vada, bad-smelling sambar, oily curry or a poor falooda.

Check your order before leaving, and consider the chaat offer starting from AED 5 when available.

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