Dahi puri
Dahi puri gets especially strong praise for its crisp puris, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt and chutneys.
Khau Galli Restaurant | MOE Branch
Al Barsha
Khau Galli is an Indian street-food cafe in the Mall of the Emirates food court in Al Barsha. It is known in reviews for chaat such as dahi puri and sev puri, along with masala dosa and filling thali meals.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
492 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Masala dosa
The masala dosa has been praised for its flavour, generous filling and relatively low oiliness.
Thali portions
One review found the North Indian and Indo-Chinese thalis generous enough to share.
Fresh samosa
Samosas have been fried before serving rather than reheated, giving them a very hot centre.
Quick service
Some visits report fast service, including a first-time meal described as both quick and satisfying.
Fresh drinks
Fresh lime soda was singled out as particularly refreshing alongside a mixed snack order.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose carefully. For a safer first order, start with masala dosa or pani puri, the two dishes one reviewer specifically recommended.
Ask freshly fried. If ordering samosa, ask whether it is being fried fresh; one customer preferred the just-fried version to reheated food.
Confirm spice. If you need mild food, confirm the spice level at the counter and check the dish when it arrives, since one non-spicy request was missed.
Avoid rush hour. Allow extra time and look for a seat before ordering during busy periods, as the MOE food court is often crowded.
Check portions. For thali or chaat, check the serving size before paying: one customer found the chaat portion small for its price.
Check order. Check the food before settling in, particularly for items where temperature or seasoning matters.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall of The Emirates - 783 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha - Al Barsha 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Uneven food
Food quality can vary sharply: one return visit found the biryani horrible and the dosa less generously filled.
Slow service
A food-court order of snacks and drinks was reported to take a very long time.
Crowded seating
The MOE food court can make finding a seat difficult, especially when the branch is busy.
Spice control
A request for non-spicy biryani was not followed; the dish contained enough chilli to be left after one spoon.
Counter manners
Several reviews describe rude or impatient cashier interactions, despite more positive comments about counter staff.
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The Bottom Line
Khau Galli is a vegetarian Indian street-food cafe in the Mall of the Emirates food court, Al Barsha. It is a practical stop for chaat, dosa and thali rather than a sit-down destination. Dahi puri, pani puri, sev puri and masala dosa are the clearest review-backed reasons to try it, with some customers praising the crisp puris, balanced chutneys and dosa’s relatively low oiliness.
The menu has range beyond snacks. Reviews describe North Indian thali portions as large enough for two, while other customers enjoyed fresh lime soda, jalebi and chole bhature. A samosa fried just before serving was notably hot, although its centre was not fully crisp.
The food court setting makes it easy to combine with a mall visit, but seating can be difficult when the area is busy. Consistency is the main caution. Biryani was called horrible on one visit, a non-spicy request was missed, and other reviews describe soggy bhel puri, bland ragda pattice, salty Maggi and small portions.
Service ranges from fast and friendly to very slow, with repeated complaints about cashier manners. If you go, consider visiting outside the rush, confirm spice levels and ask whether fried items are freshly prepared. Value opinions are mixed: some call the menu pocket friendly, while others find portions expensive.