Homestyle cooking
Several diners describe the food as fresh, simple and close to Maharashtrian home cooking.
Manisha's Kitchen Maharashtrian Restaurant Dubai
Al Karama
Manisha's Kitchen is a pure-vegetarian Marathi restaurant in Al Karama serving traditional Maharashtrian food. It is worth considering for homestyle plates such as thalipeeth, puran poli thalis and regional drinks including sol kadhi, though portion sizes and consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
907 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Thalipeeth
The thalipeeth was rated the best item in one order and was large enough for two people.
Snack selection
Reviews specifically praise the vada pav, misal pav and kothimbir vadi when freshly prepared.
Regional drinks
Sol kadhi, kokum drinks and Piyush give the menu a distinctly Maharashtrian finish.
Friendly service
Multiple diners found the staff polite, helpful and courteous when choosing dishes.
Traditional setting
The small restaurant has been described as neat, clean and decorated with a pleasant traditional feel.
Fresh preparation
Some dishes are cooked after ordering, which helps freshness but affects waiting time.
Tips for a Better Visit
Share thalipeeth. Consider sharing the thalipeeth: one diner found its size suitable for two people.
Clarify tarri. Ask whether the tarri will be mixed into the poha; one diner found it made the dish spicy and soggy.
Expect delays. Allow extra time for made-to-order items, especially thalipeeth and kothimbir vadi.
Try thecha. Thalipeeth pairs well with thecha; a diner specifically requested it and called the combination the best.
Check extras. Confirm charges for add-ons before ordering: one review says extra thecha and water were billed separately.
Use nearby parking. Paid parking is available around the restaurant, according to one diner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
N 55° - 12 10 B St - Al Karama Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Marathi Restaurant - 14'55.5 - 18 17.3"E
Dubai 25° - Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
Portion size is a recurring complaint, including an upwas thali with only two chapattis.
High prices
Several diners felt the pricing was difficult to justify for the portions and food quality.
Uneven authenticity
Some Maharashtrian diners found certain dishes too spicy, bland or unlike the regional cooking they expected.
Long waits
Made-to-order dishes can take a while, and staff shortages have also slowed service during some visits.
Hygiene concerns
Older reviews mention flies, a cockroach and a wash-basin area needing improvement.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 30
100 ml mango juice
“The pricing is harder to justify AED 30 for a 100 ml mango juice, AED 15 for a glass of "call-it tak" (buttermilk), and AED 6 for a single extra roti in a thali”Google review · July 2026
AED 15
glass of "call-it tak" (buttermilk)
“The pricing is harder to justify AED 30 for a 100 ml mango juice, AED 15 for a glass of "call-it tak" (buttermilk), and AED 6 for a single extra roti in a thali”Google review · July 2026
AED 6
extra roti in a thali
“The pricing is harder to justify AED 30 for a 100 ml mango juice, AED 15 for a glass of "call-it tak" (buttermilk), and AED 6 for a single extra roti in a thali”Google review · July 2026
aed 50
Upwas thali
“Upwas thali for aed 50 is not worth it at all”Google review · February 2026
17 AED
Lassi
“The lassi I buy which is just not even 300 ml which cost me 17 AED”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Manisha's Kitchen is a small pure-vegetarian Marathi restaurant in Al Karama, aimed at diners looking for regional Maharashtrian food rather than a broad Indian menu. The most useful starting points are thalipeeth, vada pav, misal pav and puran poli thalis. Reviews also highlight sol kadhi, Piyush and kokum drinks, while steamed modak and kothimbir vadi have their own supporters.
The strongest theme is homestyle cooking. Some Maharashtra-born diners say the food recalls meals at home, with pithla-bhakri, simple vegetable preparations and puran poli standing out. Others found individual dishes ordinary, overly spicy or not authentic enough, so expectations should be realistic.
Recent feedback is mixed rather than uniformly negative or positive. Portions and value are the main practical concerns. Diners have described the upwas thali and some regular thalis as small for the price, with separate charges reported for items such as extra thecha, water and drinks.
Food cooked after ordering can also mean a long wait, particularly for thalipeeth and kothimbir vadi. The setting is compact, with roughly four or five tables in one review, though other diners liked the traditional décor and nearby paid parking. Ask about preparation and extras before ordering.