MTR

Name: MTR
Address: Bank Street Building - Al Tawhidi Building - next to ADCB, Al Mankhool, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143275909

Al Mankhool

Indian restaurant Open now 04 327 5909

MTR is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Al Mankhool serving Karnataka-style South Indian food. It is known among reviewers for breakfast favourites such as rava idli and crisp masala dosa, with filter coffee to finish.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

2,431 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Crisp dosa

The onion rava masala dosa can be made extra-crispy on request, with podi recommended on top.

Rava idli

Rava idli is repeatedly singled out, including alongside Bengaluru-style breakfast dishes and filter coffee.

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What to Eat at MTR

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of MTR, 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

Rava idly Net +12

“The rava idly tasted great - goes really well with the potato saagu they provide.”
Masala dosa Net +6

“Eating here was such an amazing experience for me which brought out some awesome memories when I had masala dosa in MTR Bangalore which is on lal bagh road. It tasted almost the same and felt like I was in India. Felt like home. Would recommend it 10/10.”
Rava onion masala dosa Net +5

“The onion rava masala dosa was absolutely fantastic and extra-crispy, just like we asked. This is without a doubt the best rava dosa in Dubai. Don't forget to sprinkle some podi on it too.”
Onion uttapam Net +4

“Onion Uttapam was good. Rest just there.”
Butter masala dosala Net +2

“•Here I ordered Butter Masala Dosala which was very tasty, well cooked, crispy and hot.”
Mangalore buns Net +2

“we ordered for Mangalore buns, rava masala dosa, kesari bath, idly and medu vada and filter coffee. All of which was super.liggt on the stomach and very tasty.”
Puliyogere Net +2

“Being from Bangalore this place is my favorite for Dosa, idli , puliogare and many. We love enjoy the delicious dish here.”
Rasam idli Net +2

“We had Rava Idly, Rasam idli, and my all time favourite Kesari Bath, Kara Bath.Amazing.”
Set dosa Net +2

“The set dosa was mind blowing, full with ghee it tasted heavenly.”

Honorable mentions (27)

South indian thali Net +1

“The South Indian thali was pretty good too.”
Akki roti Net +1

“Especially the items which we ordered Akki Roti and Rava Idli was so yummy.”
Badam halwa Net +1

“Try their badam halwa too.”
Benne dosa Net +1

“The Benne dosa was so yummy, and the thali was so fulfilling.”
Crispy ghee dosa Net +1

“Best place for a crispy ghee dosa in all of Dubai. The service can be a hit or a miss depending on how busy they are - but the dosas are always great!”
Ghee roast masala dosa Net +1

“The ghee roast masala dosa is whatnis best here.”
Idli vada Net +1

“Idli Vada was also good to eat.”
Karabath Net +1

“Karabath and Kesari was also good.”
Kesari Net +1

“Karabath and Kesari was also good.”
Khara ba’ath Net +1

“Their khara baath is divine but quantity is too little for one person. I can gobble up two easily. It is a handsome looking dish with a slice of tomato on top.”
Medu madam Net +1

“Breakfast is spot on the Medu madam was crisp.”
Neer dosa Net +1

“I have had the Neer Dosa, and other special items on the white board and have loved all.”
Paper dosa Net +1

“The filter coffee is to die for and their paper dosa is bigger than the table and tasty ghee to relish it.”
Podi dosa Net +1

“Incredible, authentic and delicious South Indian. Rawa Idli, Podi dosa, Fiter coffee is our go to menu items but we often try other delicacies too and have never been disappointed !”
Ragi idli Net +1

“We recently went there and ordered typical South indian food by a North indian . Idly.. uttapam.. puri and ragi idli . All was just so good . Definitely a must visit place when you are the dubai for Authentic south indian food and yes yummy n tasty too”
Rasam vada Net +1

“Must try Rasam Idli, Rasam Vada, Puliyogere, Rava Onion Masala Dosa and Buttermilk. Rasam Idli and Rasam Vada is not available here in Bengaluru, so must try this in Dubai, the taste was very good and comforting.”
Rava dosa Net +1

“mTR is a great experience overall, the mini Tiffin and the Rava dosa were pretty amazing.”
Rava onion dosa Net +1

“I love this place for its rava onion dosa .. it’s a must try and idd definitely recommend it.”
Regular coconut chutney Net +1

“Hence we asked for regular coconut chutney instead, which was good.”
Sheera Net +1

“Idly was soft and wada was crispy masala dosa was in small size but really tasty it also includes one rice items as well as sweet that is sheera sweetness was well balanced.”
Tamarind rice Net +1

“Tamarind rice is my favourite with mango lassi.”
Tiffin thali Net +1

“For something heaview, try their Tiffin thali. Very tasty if you like South Indian sagus and rasam.”
Vadai Net +1

“Vadai was crispy.”
Wada Net +1

“Idly was soft and wada was crispy masala dosa was in small size but really tasty it also includes one rice items as well as sweet that is sheera sweetness was well balanced.”
Poori Net 0

Mixed feedback

“We recently went there and ordered typical South indian food by a North indian . Idly.. uttapam.. puri and ragi idli . All was just so good . Definitely a must visit place when you are the dubai for Authentic south indian food and yes yummy n tasty too”
Badam milk Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Tried the masala dosa and Badam Milk, I’d rate it a 5/10 I’m a regular customer at MTR bangalore, Kalyan nagar branch, what I ate at Dubai was nothing close to the dosa I ate back home. Badam milk was fine but - 14 AED for it definitely - No!”
Dosai Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Dosai seemed to be made from healthier ingredients if that is your preference, it wasn't my preference.”

Drinks 3

Coffee Net +1

“Excellent authentic Bangalore food at Mavalli Tiffin Room. Mouthwatering dishes and great service by the staff. Coffee and Masala Dosa is never to be forgotten. Vada and Rava Idly is also with mesmerizing taste.”
Fiter coffee Net +1

“Incredible, authentic and delicious South Indian. Rawa Idli, Podi dosa, Fiter coffee is our go to menu items but we often try other delicacies too and have never been disappointed !”
Fresh orange juice Net +1

“Their **fresh orange juice** is incredibly refreshing, and the food quality is consistently excellent.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Sambar Net −1

“Average restaurant. Sambar was not good nor was the thali. MTR name is the only thing that helps.”
Coconut chutney Net −1

“•I did not like the Sambar and Coconut chutney here. I found the food to taste really bad, I have eaten at other places but I didn't like it here.”
Green chutney Net −1

“The filter coffee was a burnt and bitter taste and the green chutney tasted old and unhealthy.”
Green mint-coconut chutney Net −1

“I just wish the green mint-coconut chutney that was served with the masala dosa was good - was super excited with the spice level of the chutney but felt there was a slight smell coming from it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order dosa. Try the onion rava masala dosa and ask for it extra-crispy; one reviewer says preparation takes 10–15 minutes.

Sunday thali. Check the thali choice before ordering: on Sundays, one review says only the unlimited thali is served, with an 8 AED price difference.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Bank Street Building - Al Tawhidi Building - next to ADCB

Al Mankhool, Dubai

04 327 5909

Mon	7:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue	7:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed	7:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu	7:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri	7:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	7:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun	7:30 AM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Price concerns

Some diners find the portions and drinks expensive; one reported 64 AED for two idlies, two vadas and two filter coffees.

Chutney variance

Sambar and chutney receive mixed feedback, with some diners finding them watery, diluted or less enjoyable than the dosa.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

15 AED

filter coffee

“Started with a filter coffee a tiny cup for 15 AED”

Google review · June 2025

64 AED

2 idlies, 2 vadas, and 2 filter coffees

“For just 2 idlies, 2 vadas, and 2 filter coffees, the bill hit 64 AED”

Google review · June 2025

3Aed

small water bottle

“•You guys are charging 3Aed for a small water bottle”

Google review · December 2024

15Aed

Idli Vada

“•Idli Vada It was very expensive as it was one single idli and one single vaada set for 15Aed”

Google review · December 2024

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The Bottom Line

MTR in Al Mankhool is a vegetarian Karnataka restaurant aimed squarely at South Indian breakfast and tiffin cravings. The dishes that come up most often are rava idli, masala dosa, vada and filter coffee, with less usual Karnataka choices such as akki roti, khara bath and Mangalore buns adding character. Dosa is the safest reason to visit.

Reviewers describe the onion rava masala dosa as extra-crispy when requested, while the set dosa is praised for its generous ghee. Rava idli also has a strong following, and filter coffee is the expected finish. Food quality is not completely uniform: some diners found the sambar watery or the chutneys diluted, and a few felt the Dubai dosa did not match their Bangalore experience.

Service can be attentive and quick, but it appears to slow noticeably when the room is busy. Weekend breakfast is known to fill up, so an off-peak visit is easier. The restaurant is accessible from Sharaf DG and Burjuman metro stations, whereas parking on the main road can be awkward.

Prices also draw criticism, including a reported 64 AED for two idlies, two vadas and two filter coffees.