Lake seating
Outdoor tables beside the lake give the restaurant its strongest setting, especially in the evening and cooler months.
Khau Galli Restaurant | JLT Branch
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Khau Galli is an Indian street-food and family restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with a Bollywood-themed interior and outdoor tables beside the lake. Reviews especially point to its chaat platters and crisp jalebi with rabri, while the broad menu also includes North and South Indian dishes.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
833 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Jalebi
The jalebi is repeatedly praised for being thin, crisp and freshly made, especially when paired with rabri.
Chaat variety
The chaat platter works as a sampler, with one review calling it filling enough to share among four people.
Indian range
The menu spans street snacks, North Indian mains, South Indian dishes and Indo-Chinese-style plates.
Combo value
One recent review found the combo meals satisfying and good value for money.
Bollywood decor
Bright Bollywood-inspired interiors and colourful outdoor seating create a lively, distinctive backdrop for a family meal.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check offers. Ask exactly what is included before ordering: one breakfast review says not every item qualified for the AED 20 offer.
Expect waits. If the restaurant is busy, allow extra time for a table and food; a reviewer specifically advised patience during a crowded visit.
Choose outdoors. For more room and the lake setting, request outdoor seating; one customer found it better than the small indoor tables.
Ask timing. For made-to-order dishes, ask staff how long the food will take before placing a large order.
Confirm opening. If visiting for breakfast, confirm the actual opening and readiness first: one customer waited 30 minutes beyond the stated opening time.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fortune Executive - PL 2&3, lake level - Cluster T
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, 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 – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Safety allegation
Two December reviews alleged that delivered food arrived visibly covered in fungus and criticised the response from management.
Service gaps
Recent reviews describe staff not taking orders, missing items, serving undercooked food and delaying billing.
Freshness issues
Some customers reported stale chutney, cold dishes or food that tasted poorly prepared.
Small tables
The indoor seating and tables can feel cramped, although one reviewer preferred the outdoor area.
Offer confusion
A customer said staff were unaware of offers promoted on social media, making advertised deals worth checking carefully.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
39 aed
buffet
“Buffet option also available at 39 aed”Google review · January 2026
Aed 20
breakfast
“We tried the JLT branch after I came across the all you can eat at Aed 20 breakfast from 9am to 11am”Google review · March 2024
5 AED
all Chaat
“Maybe you will get only this in 5 AED but not bad at all”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Khau Galli is a family-oriented Indian street-food restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, built around colourful Bollywood decor and lakeside outdoor seating. The clearest reason to come is the chaat: reviews mention pani puri, bhel puri, dahi puri, vada pav and shareable chaat platters. Jalebi with rabri is another recurring favourite, praised for thin, crisp jalebi served with creamy rabri.
There is more than snack food here. Customers have enjoyed chole bhature, pav bhaji, masala dosa, paneer dishes and masala Maggi, so groups can mix street bites with a fuller meal. Outdoor tables are especially attractive at night or in cooler weather, while the indoor seating and tables have been described as small.
The Bollywood-style walls and lively lighting make the setting more distinctive than a standard casual restaurant. Experiences are not completely consistent. Some recent reviews describe missing items, undercooked food, stale chutney, slow billing and staff who were unaware of advertised offers.
Two December delivery reviews made a serious fungus allegation and criticised the restaurant’s response; this is customer-reported, but worth noting. Check offer conditions and preparation times before ordering, particularly at breakfast or during busy periods. Reported value options have included unlimited chaat and buffet deals, though prices and availability may change.