Nepali Dishes
Reviews specifically praise the Nepali Khana Set momo and khaja set for their authentic taste.
Lab Restaurant & Sports Bar
Al Raffa
Lab Restaurant & Sports Bar in Al Raffa brings Nepali and Indian food together with live music and a relaxed sports-bar setting. Reviews point to it as a lively choice for Nepali dishes such as momo, football screening, billiards and group evenings.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
139 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Music
Live singers and music are a recurring highlight, adding a memorable evening atmosphere for dinners and celebrations.
Sports Setting
You can watch football while eating Nepali food, and reviews also mention billiards for a more active night out.
Cozy Ambience
Customers describe a relaxed, dimly lit setting that feels comfortable for friends, casual dates and family groups.
Group Friendly
Reviews mention birthday celebrations, team outings and evenings with friends working well in the venue.
Good Value
One review describes the food as affordable, while another reports a Budweiser tower with a free starter for Dh150.
What to Eat at Lab Restaurant & Sports Bar How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Lab Restaurant & Sports Bar, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Lab Restaurant & Sports Bar got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Momo Net +1
“The food . Was excellent. We ordered quite a few things but the momo was one of the best I’ve tasted so far in dubai .”
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Review excerpts
“The food . Was excellent. We ordered quite a few things but the momo was one of the best I’ve tasted so far in dubai .”June 2024
“The momos were the best in bur dubai.”July 2024
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Khaja set Net +1
“Whether it’s the Nepali Khana Set momo, or khaja set every bite tastes Nepal.”
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Review excerpts
“Whether it’s the Nepali Khana Set momo, or khaja set every bite tastes Nepal.”November 2024
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Laphing Net +1
“Excellent costumer service with Authentic nepali food and friendly and helpful staff highly recommended 🫶🏻laphing was absolutely 💯 thanks for your warm gesture.”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent costumer service with Authentic nepali food and friendly and helpful staff highly recommended 🫶🏻laphing was absolutely 💯 thanks for your warm gesture.”November 2024
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Nepali khana set momo Net +1
“Whether it’s the Nepali Khana Set momo, or khaja set every bite tastes Nepal.”
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Review excerpts
“Whether it’s the Nepali Khana Set momo, or khaja set every bite tastes Nepal.”November 2024
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Narayan dai ko momo Net −1
“After the “Narayan dai ko Momo “ came thats was so disappointing the momo was cold and was frozen inside .”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“After the “Narayan dai ko Momo “ came thats was so disappointing the momo was cold and was frozen inside .”June 2024
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Steam momo Net −1
“And we order momo plater for steam momo there is no achar for it .”
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Critical review excerpts
“And we order momo plater for steam momo there is no achar for it .”June 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Build in extra time for drinks and food, since one visit reported waiting over an hour for drinks.
Check Momo. When ordering momo, check that it is hot and fully cooked; one customer received a portion frozen inside.
Plan Parking. If you are driving, allow time to find parking because outside spaces were described as limited.
Check Charges. Before leaving, check the bill and confirm any bottled-water charge, after one review reported being charged for an unopened bottle.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Bur dubai - Palm Beach Hotel - Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Al Raffa, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Several reviews report long waits, including more than an hour for drinks and delays between orders.
Food Consistency
Food feedback is mixed: one visit found momo cold and frozen inside, while another called the thakali set and momo tasteless.
Limited Beer
A customer enjoyed the bar but felt the beer selection was too limited.
Parking Space
Parking outside can be difficult because one review found there was not enough space.
Water Charge
One customer objected to being charged for an unopened bottle of water.
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The Bottom Line
Lab Restaurant & Sports Bar in Al Raffa is geared towards relaxed group evenings rather than a quiet, purely food-focused meal. You can order Nepali dishes such as the Nepali Khana Set momo and khaja set, have drinks, listen to live music, watch football and play billiards. Birthday gatherings and team outings also feature in the reviews.
The strongest food feedback centres on Nepali cuisine, especially momo, with one visitor calling it among the best they had tasted in Dubai. Other reviews mention Indian food and a Budweiser tower with a free starter for Dh150. The atmosphere is often described as cozy, dimly lit and comfortable, with live singers adding to the evening; one customer specifically found the beer selection limited.
Service is the main variable to keep in mind. Many diners describe attentive, friendly hospitality, but several others report long waits, including more than an hour for drinks, delayed follow-up orders and momo arriving cold or frozen inside. Parking outside may be tight, and one review disputed a charge for an unopened water bottle.
If you are visiting for food, check the momo when it arrives and review the bill before leaving.