Maharaja Bhog Al Karama

Name: Maharaja Bhog Al Karama
Address: Ground Level, A Block, Hamsah Mall Next to Ansar Gallery, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971562674355

Al Karama

Vegetarian restaurant Closed 0 562 674 355

Maharaja Bhog Al Karama is a spacious vegetarian restaurant centred on unlimited Indian thali meals. Reviews highlight its Rajasthani-Gujarati spread, especially aam ras thali, pani puri and hot rotis served with frequent refills.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

4,282 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Unlimited Thali

The thali keeps coming with fresh sabzis, dals, rotis, sweets and refills, making it easy to sample a wide vegetarian spread.

Aam Ras

The aam ras thali is a standout, with reviewers praising its fresh, sweet mango flavour alongside puris.

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What to Eat at Maharaja Bhog Al Karama

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

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Dal kichdi Net +2

“The meal began with tasty pani puri & ended perfectly with malai kulfi & banarasi paan. In between, we were served several flavorful sabjis, rich dal, curry & the most comforting dal khichdi topped with ghee.”
Sev puri Net +2

“Hands down one of the best dining experiences in Al Karama! The unlimited thali is incredible—everything is fresh, authentic, and delicious. You absolutely cannot skip the Pani Puri and Sev Puri; they were easily the highlight of the meal. The paneer and the piping hot rotis/puris were also spot on. Make sure you save room for the malai kulfi at the end; it’s perfect. If you’re looking for a great, filling, and high-quality vegetarian meal, this is the place to go!”

Honorable mentions (53)

Aam ras thali Net +1

“Had aam ras thali it was amazing 🤩 food was 10/7 Service 10/10 Atmosphere was not matching the vibe .”
Aamras Net +1

“What truly stood out for me was the unlimited Aamras – fresh, sweet, and served with so much warmth. I honestly could’ve had bowls of it all day!”
Aamras puri Net +1

“We visited especially to have their unlimited Aamras puri and totally loved it.”
Amras Net +1

“I really loved their Gujarati dal, khichdi with pure ghee, and even the Amras tasted authentic Gujarati style.”
Amras puri Net +1

“I especially loved their [specialty dish, e.g., amras puri, which was cooked to perfection.”
Amras thali Net +1

“We specially visited the Al Karama branch just for the Amras Thali.”
Authentic indian thali Net +1

“Maharaja Bhog at Karama is a must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Indian thali. The food was delicious. Every dish was flavorful, well-prepared, and kept coming without you having to ask twice. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely made us feel looked after throughout the meal. The atmosphere added to the charm, giving the whole dining experience a pleasant, comfortable vibe. Parking can be a bit of a challenge in the area, but honestly, once you're inside, it's easy to forget about it. Highly recommend and will definitely be back! Delicious food Amazing service”
Bajre ki roti Net +1

“The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”
Chaas Net +1

“Then they served the best thali with wide variety of vegetarian dishes from Rajasthan and Gujrat freshly prepared, starters included kesar sharbat and chaas, From chutney to dhokla and vada, papad churi. Their special khasta kachori was our favorite. The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious. The live smoked chaas was the star of the show, you can not miss this out.”
Chaat pani puri Net +1

“We first had the chaat Pani Puri, which was also nice.”
Chandan sharbat Net +1

“Loved their Chandan Sharbat and Pani puri to start off with.”
Chawal Net +1

“The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”
Curd vada Net +1

“All items on the plate were good. Loved the curd vada and having pooris with freshly squeezed mango juice (Aam Ras).”
Dahi puri Net +1

“We started from chaat corner, where we had pani puri and Dahi puri. It tasted yummy.”
Dal kadai Net +1

“The thali shines as the highlight, featuring a delightful array of creamy Palak paneer butter masala, flavorful dal kadai , and perfectly spiced veg pulav alongside fluffy rotis and aromatic dal kichdi.”
Desi kulfi Net +1

“Loved the desi kulfi served at the end.”
Full thali Net +1

“Full Thali with unlimited fills of starters, juice, lassi, sweet, etc. 4 side dishes and the sitafal basundhi was so tasty.”
Gujarati dal Net +1

“I really loved their Gujarati dal, khichdi with pure ghee, and even the Amras tasted authentic Gujarati style.”
Gujarati-style kadhi Net +1

“Another favorite was the Gujarati-style Kadhi – light, perfectly balanced in flavor, and so comforting.”
Gujrati curry Net +1

“The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”
Hot rotis Net +1

“Amazing experience! The food is authentic, delicious, and genuinely unlimited. The staff treats you like royalty, constantly topping up your plate with hot rotis and ghee. It gets crowded on weekends, but the massive variety and incredible hospitality make it worth every dirham. A must-visit in Karama for vegetarian food lovers!”
Kadhi Net +1

“Their starters, different veg sabzi, dal, kadhi were all splendid.”
Khasta kachori Net +1

“Their special khasta kachori was our favorite.”
Khichdi Net +1

“The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”
Khichdi with pure ghee Net +1

“I really loved their Gujarati dal, khichdi with pure ghee, and even the Amras tasted authentic Gujarati style.”
Kulfi Net +1

“You may have to ask for some items like white rice (dont forget the ghee), and the kulfi. The kulfi is awesome.”
Maharaja style unlimited vegetarian aam ras thali Net +1

“Enjoyed a sumptuous, Maharaja style unlimited vegetarian aam ras thali at Maharaja Bhog.”
Mango pickle Net +1

“The mango pickle and dal is very good.”
Masala papar Net +1

“The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”
Matar paneer Net +1

“The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”
Moong halwa Net +1

“I specially enjoyed the moong halwa and the sweet mango ras. What a delight.”
Palak paneer butter masala Net +1

“The thali shines as the highlight, featuring a delightful array of creamy Palak paneer butter masala, flavorful dal kadai , and perfectly spiced veg pulav alongside fluffy rotis and aromatic dal kichdi.”
Pani puris Net +1

“As you enter you are greeted with friendly staffs who will lead you to you seats and then you can go ahead to the pani puri stand where you are served N number of pani puris, as many as you wish.”
Panipuri Net +1

“Food quality was superb, specially panipuri at chat counter was too much good.”
Papad churi Net +1

“Then they served the best thali with wide variety of vegetarian dishes from Rajasthan and Gujrat freshly prepared, starters included kesar sharbat and chaas, From chutney to dhokla and vada, papad churi. Their special khasta kachori was our favorite. The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”
Parval ki sabzi Net +1

“The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”
Piping hot rotis/puris Net +1

“Hands down one of the best dining experiences in Al Karama! The unlimited thali is incredible—everything is fresh, authentic, and delicious. You absolutely cannot skip the Pani Puri and Sev Puri; they were easily the highlight of the meal. The paneer and the piping hot rotis/puris were also spot on. Make sure you save room for the malai kulfi at the end; it’s perfect. If you’re looking for a great, filling, and high-quality vegetarian meal, this is the place to go!”
Pooris Net +1

“All items on the plate were good. Loved the curd vada and having pooris with freshly squeezed mango juice (Aam Ras).”
Premium thali Net +1

“A wonderful place to have a premium thali along with excellent hospitality of rich heritage.”
Rajasthani–gujarati thali Net +1

“The restaurant truly lives up to its name by offering a royal Rajasthani–Gujarati thali experience.”
Rich dal Net +1

“The meal began with tasty pani puri & ended perfectly with malai kulfi & banarasi paan. In between, we were served several flavorful sabjis, rich dal, curry & the most comforting dal khichdi topped with ghee.”
Roti with ghee and gurr Net +1

“The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”
Rotis Net +1

“The thali shines as the highlight, featuring a delightful array of creamy Palak paneer butter masala, flavorful dal kadai , and perfectly spiced veg pulav alongside fluffy rotis and aromatic dal kichdi.”
Rotla Net +1

“The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”
Sitafal basundhi Net +1

“Full Thali with unlimited fills of starters, juice, lassi, sweet, etc. 4 side dishes and the sitafal basundhi was so tasty.”
Smoked chaas Net +1

“The live smoked chaas was the star of the show, you can not miss this out.”
Sweet mango ras Net +1

“I specially enjoyed the moong halwa and the sweet mango ras. What a delight.”
Thandi malai kulfi Net +1

“We then finished with thandi Malai kulfi and Masala Chai.”
Unlimited thali Net +1

“Hands down one of the best dining experiences in Al Karama! The unlimited thali is incredible—everything is fresh, authentic, and delicious. You absolutely cannot skip the Pani Puri and Sev Puri; they were easily the highlight of the meal. The paneer and the piping hot rotis/puris were also spot on. Make sure you save room for the malai kulfi at the end; it’s perfect. If you’re looking for a great, filling, and high-quality vegetarian meal, this is the place to go!”
Veg pulav Net +1

“The thali shines as the highlight, featuring a delightful array of creamy Palak paneer butter masala, flavorful dal kadai , and perfectly spiced veg pulav alongside fluffy rotis and aromatic dal kichdi.”
Dhokla Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“All items on the plate were good. Loved the curd vada and having pooris with freshly squeezed mango juice (Aam Ras). This is a great meal with a good variety of side dishes. You also get Dhokla which is like a steamed idli topped with different chutneys.”
Kesar sharbat Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Then they served the best thali with wide variety of vegetarian dishes from Rajasthan and Gujrat freshly prepared, starters included kesar sharbat and chaas, From chutney to dhokla and vada, papad churi.”
Vada Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Then they served the best thali with wide variety of vegetarian dishes from Rajasthan and Gujrat freshly prepared, starters included kesar sharbat and chaas, From chutney to dhokla and vada, papad churi. Their special khasta kachori was our favorite. The main course included parval ki sabzi, Matar paneer, gujrati curry, dal, masala papar, khichdi, chawal, bajre ki roti and roti with ghee and gurr also rotla the list was endless. They all tasted so divine and delicious.”

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Masala tea Net +2

“Their sweets, masala tea, pani puri, and sev puri are the real highlights — the perfect USP that keeps you coming back.”
Mango juice (aam ras) Net +1

“All items on the plate were good. Loved the curd vada and having pooris with freshly squeezed mango juice (Aam Ras).”

What to Avoid (1)

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Gulab jamun Net −1

“I am writing to complain about the gulab jamun I ordered recently. I am very disappointed with the quality, as the gulab jamun was not properly baked/cooked. It was raw from inside and not fit for consumption.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Visit Early. Aim for an off-peak visit if possible; weekend evenings can fill quickly and create long queues.

Plan Parking. Allow extra time to find paid street parking around Al Karama, which several diners found difficult.

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Practical details

Ground Level, A Block, Hamsah Mall Next to Ansar Gallery

Al Karama, Dubai

0 562 674 355

Mon	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Parking

Street parking in Al Karama can be difficult, especially when the restaurant is busy.

Weekend Crowds

Busy weekends can mean queues, waiting for seats and a noisier dining room.

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The Bottom Line

Maharaja Bhog Al Karama is built around a generous, unlimited vegetarian thali combining Rajasthani and Gujarati dishes. A typical visit can include pani puri at the chaat counter, aam ras with puris, hot rotis, dal, kadhi, khichdi, sabzis and sweets, with servers returning for refills. It is a meal to settle into rather than a quick bite.

The aam ras thali is one of the clearest draws. Reviewers also call out Gujarati-style kadhi, pani puri and sev puri, plus desserts such as malai kulfi, moong halwa and sitafal basundhi. Families and larger groups seem comfortable here; one party of 14 reported quick service and plenty of choice, while another reviewer said even a toddler enjoyed the meal.

Service is a consistent strength, with warm staff topping up plates with hot rotis and ghee. The trade-offs are practical: parking around Al Karama is difficult, weekend evenings can bring long queues and noise, and a handful of diners found particular visits bland or average. If you want to try the full spread, come hungry, consider visiting off-peak, and ask about specific extras such as white rice with ghee or kulfi.