MOHALLA RESTAURANT

Name: MOHALLA RESTAURANT
Address: Dubai Design Destrict Building no 5, Dubai Design District, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971525421937

Dubai Design District

Indian restaurant Open now 0 525 421 937

Mohalla is an Indian street-food and regional-cuisine restaurant in Dubai Design District, pairing familiar recipes with modern touches. Reviews particularly point to the Champaran Mutton and Avocado Papdi Chaat, while the indoor and outdoor seating suits both relaxed family meals and longer lunches.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

832 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Regional dishes

Champaran Mutton arrives in a clay pot with tender meat and a deep, layered gravy of green chillies and herbs.

Street-food plates

The Avocado Papdi Chaat and Raj Kachori are repeatedly singled out as strong choices among the smaller plates.

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What to Eat at MOHALLA RESTAURANT

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

Food 9

Avocado papdi chaat Net +5

“Ordered the avocado papdi chaat based on other reviews and it was excellent.”
Butter chicken Net +4

“Although the concept is more of street food but you can still get main items like butter chicken and biryani.”
Champaran mutton Net +4

“We went for dinner to Mohalla and tried the famous Chef's Special Champaran Mutton, and it was absolutely delicious! The dish was rich in flavor, with tender mutton cooked to perfection. The spices were balanced beautifully, giving the dish a unique and aromatic taste that was both hearty and satisfying.”
Lamb chops Net +4

“My all time favorite is the Butter tossed shrimps & the lamb chops.”
Jalebi with rabdi Net +3

“#Recommended dishes - ✅ Crispy calamari ✅Tandoori prawns ✅ Lamb chops ✅ Lamb Biryani ✅ Jalebi with rabri”
Butter naan Net +2

“Garlic naan: Good”
Butter shrimp Net +2

“The Butter Shrimp was also a highlight—juicy jumbo prawns in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with peanut pesto that was incredibly delicious.”
Chicken biryani Net +2

“I ordered the chicken biryani, and it was very tasty.”
Tandoori prawns Net +2

“The Papdi Chaat, the Lamb Chops, the Tandoori Prawns were definitely among our favourites.”

Honorable mentions (52)

Chicken kebab Net +1

“2. Tender Chicken Kebab has a slight sourish tangy taste, but worth it”
Mutton biryani Net +1

“Loved the mutton Biryani but had to take home as was so full.”
Mutton kosha Net +1

“I highly recommend their Mutton Kosha if you love curry.”
Bengali sorshe dum aloo Net +1

“The Bengali Sorshe Dum Aloo with baby potatoes was flavorful, blending sour, spicy, creamy, and umami notes perfectly.”
Cauliflower Net +1

“Every dish was perfectly made, we tried the chicken biryani, prawn biryani, butter chicken, cauliflower 😍”
Cheese corn balls Net +1

“Also, the cheese corn balls served in spinach sauce was a unique and delicious tweak to the usual palak paneer.”
Chicken balls in coconut gravy Net +1

“Definetly recommend their *Chicken balls in coconut gravy*.It had a sweet taste to it with the rich flavour of coconut which blended in quite well with the warm and juicy chicken balls.”
Chicken bhutta rolls Net +1

“The chicken bhutta rolls (35 AED) were tasty, but the serving size was unreasonably small.”
Chicken tandoori Net +1

“The chicken tandoori was nice as well, and I also tried the potato burger, which added a nice touch to the meal.”
Chilli chicken Net +1

“For starters we ordered the vegetable chow mein and the chilli chicken. Both were delicious!!!”
Chowmein Net +1

“We really liked all the dishes that we had ordered. We had pav bhaji, chowmein and madras chicken curry with rice and malabar parontha. We find it a little high on prices but after getting a good taste the way we like, we felt like worth coming to this restaurant.”
Corn ball in green curry Net +1

“We went for our weekend lunch… loved the deco.. the crockery used to serve the delicious avacado papri chaat, they didn’t have much of a variety for vegetarians so I settled for the corn ball in green curry which was good.”
Crispy calamari Net +1

“#Recommended dishes - ✅ Crispy calamari ✅Tandoori prawns ✅ Lamb chops ✅ Lamb Biryani ✅ Jalebi with rabri”
Crispy corn Net +1

“Crispy corn: Good”
Curry with prawns Net +1

“About the food - it’s fantastic , I advise to try butter chicken and curry with prawns(this is a heaven for the vegetarian )”
Dal pakwaan Net +1

“A special mention for Dal Pakwaan, which had just the right spices that tasted amazing.”
Delhi 6 butter chicken Net +1

“As our mains, we ordered the Delhi 6 Butter Chicken with steamed basmati and the Murgh Kesar Kaliya with biryani rice, and butter naan…. Did we over order? Yes. Did we have a single regret? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!”
Gulab jamun with ice cream Net +1

“We also enjoyed crunchy Jalebi with Rabdi, refreshing Kulfi with Falooda, and Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream—each dish was delicious and satisfying.”
Hyderabadi briyani Net +1

“For the main, the best dish was the hyderabadi Briyani that includes the traditional eggs and potatoes (wish more potatoes were included).”
Kale pakoda salad Net +1

“Surprisingly, I loved the Kale Pakoda Salad with kale, avocado, and tamarind—despite usually not being a kale fan, I found this dish fantastic.”
Keema chaat Net +1

“My favourite had to be the Raj kachori and keema chaat.”
Kulfi with falooda Net +1

“We also enjoyed crunchy Jalebi with Rabdi, refreshing Kulfi with Falooda, and Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream—each dish was delicious and satisfying.”
Kulfi with mango Net +1

“To end the hearty meal on a sweet note, we had some Kulfi with Mango, which turned out to be yet another delightful offering at Mohalla.”
Lamb biryani Net +1

“#Recommended dishes - ✅ Crispy calamari ✅Tandoori prawns ✅ Lamb chops ✅ Lamb Biryani ✅ Jalebi with rabri”
Lasse Net +1

“They are also renowned for their drinks so try the lasse, sugar cane and passion fruit.”
Madras chicken curry with rice Net +1

“We really liked all the dishes that we had ordered. We had pav bhaji, chowmein and madras chicken curry with rice and malabar parontha. We find it a little high on prices but after getting a good taste the way we like, we felt like worth coming to this restaurant.”
Malabar parontha Net +1

“We really liked all the dishes that we had ordered. We had pav bhaji, chowmein and madras chicken curry with rice and malabar parontha. We find it a little high on prices but after getting a good taste the way we like, we felt like worth coming to this restaurant.”
Mava cake with coffee ice cream Net +1

“The Mava Cake with Coffee Ice Cream was rustic and nutty, just the right sweetness.”
Mawa cake Net +1

“For dessert, I can easily due for their melt in your mouth freshly baked Mawa Cake serve with Coffee Ice-cream.”
Mohalla dal Net +1

“4. Mohalla Dal and Mutton Kosha was really tasty.”
Murgh kesar kaliya Net +1

“As our mains, we ordered the Delhi 6 Butter Chicken with steamed basmati and the Murgh Kesar Kaliya with biryani rice, and butter naan…. Did we over order? Yes. Did we have a single regret? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!”
Naans Net +1

“Did I mention the naans and parathas? So perfectly thin, crispy and served hot right from the Tandoor!”
Nimona paneer Net +1

“The Nimona Paneer, stuffed with cashews and peas, offered a tasty twist on traditional paneer.”
Pani puri Net +1

“Pani puri: Good”
Papdi chaat Net +1

“The Papdi Chaat, the Lamb Chops, the Tandoori Prawns were definitely among our favourites.”
Parathas Net +1

“Did I mention the naans and parathas? So perfectly thin, crispy and served hot right from the Tandoor!”
Passion fruit Net +1

“They are also renowned for their drinks so try the lasse, sugar cane and passion fruit.”
Pav bhaji Net +1

“We really liked all the dishes that we had ordered. We had pav bhaji, chowmein and madras chicken curry with rice and malabar parontha. We find it a little high on prices but after getting a good taste the way we like, we felt like worth coming to this restaurant.”
Potato burger Net +1

“The chicken tandoori was nice as well, and I also tried the potato burger, which added a nice touch to the meal.”
Prawn biryani Net +1

“Every dish was perfectly made, we tried the chicken biryani, prawn biryani, butter chicken, cauliflower 😍”
Prawn briyani Net +1

“The prawn Briyani was also good along with the butter chicken.”
Prawn chop suey Net +1

“The Prawn Chop Suey too was a very soulful dish. The balance between sweet and sourness of the Chop Suey gravy and the quantity of prawns, everything was perfect and absolutely worth every penny.”
Prawn curry Net +1

“Moving on, we were already so full with starters/appetizers by the time it was time to order main courses, so we opted for only two dishes that were Mutton Biryani and Prawn Curry. Both arrived as generous serving and very different than the other. The Prawn Curry was served with glass noodles which we found to be absolutely brilliant, while the mutton meat of the aromatic biryani was so tender that we didn’t have to make a lot of efforts to break it off the bone.”
Raj kachori Net +1

“My favourite had to be the Raj kachori and keema chaat.”
Samosas Net +1

“The samosas were absolutely delicious, especially when paired with the chutney.”
Shrimp biryani Net +1

“We ordered shrimp biryani, which was flavorful, but it was a bit surprising that it only came with four pieces of shrimp.”
Sour mango wings Net +1

“We also got to try the Sour Mango Wings which were served as a very good portion. The pricing was pretty decent too, so if you like raw mangoes do go for it.”
Sugar cane Net +1

“They are also renowned for their drinks so try the lasse, sugar cane and passion fruit.”
Tandoori rotis Net +1

“3. Tandoori Rotis were really good”
Tomato salad Net +1

“We enjoyed their Tomato Salad done with peanuts and tamarind, a never before tasted dish, which was exquisite.”
Vadapav Net +1

“The food? Was reluctant in trying the starters yet the server insisted, so gave the vadapav a try and it didn’t disappoint.”
Chapli kebab Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Chapli kebab: Average”

Drinks 4

Filter coffee Net +1

“To end your meal I definetly would suggest you to try out their filter coffee as it is quite authentic in terms of taste.”
Lassi Net +1

“Lassi: Good”
Passion fruit lemonade Net +1

“Also there are various of salads and meat and desserts and so tasty lemonades ( for those one who loves the passion fruit - try the passion fruit lemonade ❤️)”
Karak chai Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The Karak Chai (32 AED) was tasty but expensive.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Pan puri Net −1

“However the pan puri wasn’t crispy enough nor really flavorful.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Share plates. Consider sharing smaller dishes first, since reviewers praise the starters but some found portions too small for the price.

Book ahead. Reserve when visiting at a busy weekend lunchtime; one reviewer arrived to find the restaurant about 80% occupied.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Dubai Design Destrict Building no 5

Zaa'beel Second - Dubai Design District, Dubai

0 525 421 937

Mon	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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High prices

Multiple diners felt the pricing was high relative to portion sizes, especially for smaller plates and drinks.

Small servings

Portions can disappoint: one diner received two mutton chops, three papdi chaat pieces and one pav with pav bhaji.

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The Bottom Line

Mohalla is a contemporary Indian restaurant in Dubai Design District built around street food and regional recipes with modern presentation. It is a good place to explore beyond standard curry-house choices: reviewers highlight the Avocado Papdi Chaat, Raj Kachori, Tandoori Prawns and especially the Champaran Mutton, served in a clay pot with tender meat and a rich, layered gravy. The setting is colourful and comfortable, with indoor and outdoor seating, high ceilings, ethnic tapestries and an open kitchen.

Indoor tables have been described as quiet, while the outdoor area has upbeat music but no particularly good view. Service is often warm and attentive, with staff explaining dishes and suggesting pairings. Catering is also available; one home event included display planning, chafing dishes and live cooking.

There are some practical caveats. Several diners consider the restaurant expensive for its portions, with specific complaints about small servings of mutton chops, papdi chaat and pav bhaji. Biryani reviews are mixed, and a few visits involved slow service.

Check prices against the in-restaurant menu, as filter coffee was reported at AED 15 online but AED 18 when charged. For busy weekend lunches, booking ahead is sensible.