MyGovinda's

Name: MyGovinda's
Address: Vincitore Boulevard Arjan Shop no. 6, Al Barsha South, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971502546917

Al Barsha South

Indian restaurant Closed 0 502 546 917

MyGovinda's is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant in Al Barsha South, with a focus on sattvic-style cooking and options without onion or garlic. Reviews highlight its thalis, chaat such as Raj Kachori, Indian sweets and catering for poojas and home events.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

818 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pure vegetarian

The menu suits diners seeking pure vegetarian food, including dishes prepared without onion or garlic.

Authentic flavours

Reviewers describe the Indian food as authentically flavoured, from thalis and biryani to dal and regional snacks.

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What to Eat at MyGovinda's

These items at MyGovinda's got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

Dahi puri Net +2

“We ordered the Kachori Chaat, Dahi Puri and Dhokla, along with fresh watermelon and pineapple juice. They even served a complimentary blueberry cheesecake and sang happy birthday for her. … MyGovindas also has a separate delicatessen section. So we had some Mysore Pak and Coconut Barfi packed for home. Because who doesn’t want to save some sweetness for later? … It was the first time my friend was experiencing sattvic food and she enjoyed every bite of it! Hare Krishna! Thanks for an awesome dinner!”
Dhokla Net +2

“We ordered the Kachori Chaat, Dahi Puri and Dhokla, along with fresh watermelon and pineapple juice. They even served a complimentary blueberry cheesecake and sang happy birthday for her. … MyGovindas also has a separate delicatessen section. So we had some Mysore Pak and Coconut Barfi packed for home. Because who doesn’t want to save some sweetness for later? … It was the first time my friend was experiencing sattvic food and she enjoyed every bite of it! Hare Krishna! Thanks for an awesome dinner!”
Ekadashi special thali Net +2

“We ordered the Ekadashi Special Thali, and both the food and service were excellent. The flavors were authentic, and the staff were attentive and friendly.”
Kachori chaat Net +2

“We ordered the Kachori Chaat, Dahi Puri and Dhokla, along with fresh watermelon and pineapple juice. They even served a complimentary blueberry cheesecake and sang happy birthday for her. … MyGovindas also has a separate delicatessen section. So we had some Mysore Pak and Coconut Barfi packed for home. Because who doesn’t want to save some sweetness for later? … It was the first time my friend was experiencing sattvic food and she enjoyed every bite of it! Hare Krishna! Thanks for an awesome dinner!”
Pav bhaji Net +2

“I had Pav bhaji here and it was delicious I just missed the onions with masala which in Mumbai they give on side otherwise 5/5.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Aloo tiki chaat Net +1

“We ordered poori bhaaji, pav bhaji, aloo tiki chaat and masala teas. Food was really good and fresh.”
Butter naan Net +1

“We ordered butter naan , tandoor roti ,nargisi kofta and mouthwatering biryani. Everything was delicious and we were shocked that they were not using garlic and onion in any of the dishes and the dish tasted so good.”
Chhole bhature Net +1

“We ordered Raj Kachori, Chhole Bhature, and Paratha for our infant. The food was authentic, delicious, and lightly spiced, perfect even for a child.”
Chinese platter Net +1

“Taste of chinese platter was good.”
Chole kulcha Net +1

“samosa , chole kulcha and dal was great, seating space is limited , but the staff are very warm and welcoming and the sweets are delicious”
Daal makhani Net +1

“Food was excellent I recommend daal makhani specially”
Dahi wada Net +1

“We indulged in Dahi Wada and refreshing Lassi to start, followed by the flavorful Paneer Butter Masala paired with Tandoori Roti.”
Dal tadka Net +1

“P.S. try Dal Tadka, Jeera Rice and Makai Seekh Kebab and Punjabi Sweet Lassi”
Dosa Net +1

“We decided to try MyGovindas, a new place for us that we knew did dosa.”
Govindas thali Net +1

“The Govindas Thali was a delightful mix of flavors, showcasing their culinary expertise.”
Idly sambar Net +1

“Had Masala dosa, Idly Sambar and both were tasty esp.Sambar 👌”
Jeera rice Net +1

“P.S. try Dal Tadka, Jeera Rice and Makai Seekh Kebab and Punjabi Sweet Lassi”
Makai seekh kebab Net +1

“P.S. try Dal Tadka, Jeera Rice and Makai Seekh Kebab and Punjabi Sweet Lassi”
Masala dosa Net +1

“Had Masala dosa, Idly Sambar and both were tasty esp.Sambar 👌”
Mlai vanilla ice cream Net +1

“Must try Mlai vanilla ice cream”
Mouthwatering biryani Net +1

“We ordered butter naan , tandoor roti ,nargisi kofta and mouthwatering biryani. Everything was delicious and we were shocked that they were not using garlic and onion in any of the dishes and the dish tasted so good.”
Nargisi kofta Net +1

“We ordered butter naan , tandoor roti ,nargisi kofta and mouthwatering biryani. Everything was delicious and we were shocked that they were not using garlic and onion in any of the dishes and the dish tasted so good.”
Paneer butter masala Net +1

“We indulged in Dahi Wada and refreshing Lassi to start, followed by the flavorful Paneer Butter Masala paired with Tandoori Roti.”
Panneer makhanwala Net +1

“We are family of 4, We ordered 2 thali and Panneer makhanwala which was Mouthwatering.”
Paratha Net +1

“We ordered Raj Kachori, Chhole Bhature, and Paratha for our infant. The food was authentic, delicious, and lightly spiced, perfect even for a child.”
Poori bhaaji Net +1

“We ordered poori bhaaji, pav bhaji, aloo tiki chaat and masala teas. Food was really good and fresh.”
Quinoa biryani Net +1

“Dinner was awesome .. all dishes we ordered were to the point Especially the quinoa biryani was yum…”
Raj kachori Net +1

“We ordered Raj Kachori, Chhole Bhature, and Paratha for our infant. The food was authentic, delicious, and lightly spiced, perfect even for a child.”
Samosa Net +1

“samosa , chole kulcha and dal was great, seating space is limited , but the staff are very warm and welcoming and the sweets are delicious”
Tandoor roti Net +1

“We ordered butter naan , tandoor roti ,nargisi kofta and mouthwatering biryani. Everything was delicious and we were shocked that they were not using garlic and onion in any of the dishes and the dish tasted so good.”
Tandoori roti Net +1

“We indulged in Dahi Wada and refreshing Lassi to start, followed by the flavorful Paneer Butter Masala paired with Tandoori Roti.”

Drinks 2

Lassi Net +1

“We indulged in Dahi Wada and refreshing Lassi to start, followed by the flavorful Paneer Butter Masala paired with Tandoori Roti.”
Punjabi sweet lassi Net +1

“P.S. try Dal Tadka, Jeera Rice and Makai Seekh Kebab and Punjabi Sweet Lassi”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 1

Paani puri Net −1

“The paani puri was average and can be much better especially the puri.”

Drinks 1

Black coffee Net −1

“They also served coffee in paper cups and that too black coffee for 10 aed which was from a vending machine probably.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask spice level. Tell the team your spice preference; one first-time diner found the fresh cooking worth the wait.

Check availability. Before settling on a dish, confirm it is available, as multiple reviews mention menu items being unavailable.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Vincitore Boulevard Arjan Shop no. 6

Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha, Dubai

0 502 546 917

Mon	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Several reviews report long waits, including slow food service when the restaurant was only lightly occupied.

Menu gaps

Some visitors found several advertised dishes unavailable, leaving them with far fewer choices than expected.

Customer-reported prices

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

10 aed

black coffee

“They also served coffee in paper cups and that too black coffee for 10 aed which was from a vending machine probably”

Google review · October 2025

Aed 6 and Aed 8

glass bottles

“They have very cute glass bottles for which they charge Aed 6 and Aed 8 depending on the size”

Google review · August 2023

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The Bottom Line

MyGovinda's is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant in Al Barsha South, known in reviews for sattvic-style food and dishes made without onion or garlic. You can come for an Ekadashi Special Thali, Raj Kachori, dosa, biryani or Indian sweets, then finish with ice cream; the chikoo and sitafal flavours get a specific mention. It also caters poojas and home events.

The food is often described as fresh, authentic and lightly spiced. One family found Raj Kachori, Chhole Bhature and paratha suitable even for an infant, while another praised the quinoa biryani. The indoor room and outdoor patio add flexibility for family meals, and the restaurant is a convenient stop near Miracle Garden.

There are a few practical caveats. Reviews from this branch are mixed: some diners report excellent hospitality and attentive service, while others encountered slow orders, unavailable menu items, staff who did not know the menu and food they considered bland. Seating is described as limited, so checking availability and allowing extra time is sensible.

A weekend breakfast deal was reported at Dhs12 per item, with chaat at Dhs3; these are customer-reported prices rather than a current menu guarantee.