MyGovindas

Name: MyGovindas
Address: Ground Floor, City Tower, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143960088

Al Karama

Restaurant Open now 04 396 0088

MyGovindas is a relaxed vegetarian restaurant in Al Karama focused on satvik Indian food, prepared without onion or garlic. Reviews highlight its thali, paneer tikka biryani, and Indian desserts, along with a calm, family-friendly setting.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

2,949 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Satvik menu

Vegetarian food without onion or garlic, making it a useful choice for Jain and satvik diners.

Biryani

The paneer tikka biryani is repeatedly praised for fresh preparation, balanced spice, and authentic Indian flavour.

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What to Eat at MyGovindas

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

Food 6

Thali Net +4

“Yesterday I visited Govinda’s Restaurant in Karama for lunch and ordered a thali costing AED 40. The food taste was decent, and initially they served the meal properly with one naan bread.”
Chole bature Net +2

“Tried their chole bature - ( Amazing and tasted something different than the usual places) and Bombay Sandwich Both were good”
Gajar ka halwa Net +2

“➡️For Desserts - Gud ke Gulabjamun, Gud ki Rabdi & Gajar Ka Halwa. The desserts tasted wonderful and as it was made with jaggery and no sugar we loved it even more.”
Gud ki rabri Net +2

“🌟Desserts - Gud Ki Rabri, Gulab Jamun with freshly made ice cream, Gajar Ka Halwa, absolute divinity ! 🙏”
Paneer tikka Net +2

“We started with the Paneer Tikka, which was soft, well-marinated, and grilled to perfection. It had the right balance of spices, making it flavorful without being overpowering.”
Panipuri Net +2

“We ordered: ➡️Raj Kachori & Pani Puri for Chaat - Both were prepared well and didn't miss the onions topping on that.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Aloo bhindi Net +1

“Be sure to try the aloo bhindi, sabudana vada, and paneer butter masala. Top it off with the Gud Rasmalai. Each dish was outstanding.”
Aloo paratha Net +1

“Wow tasty Breakfast at My Govindas karama served by very nice person Mr. Anup mandal. Specially I liked Chole Bhature. Aloo paratha was also awesome like Ghar wala taste😋😋😊😊.”
Anjeer ice cream Net +1

“I recently tried Anjeer Ice Cream and Khoya Barfi at My Govindas, and both were absolutely delightful. The Anjeer Ice Cream was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with the natural sweetness of figs. It tasted fresh and had a smooth texture that made every bite refreshing and indulgent.”
Bombay sandwich Net +1

“Tried their chole bature - ( Amazing and tasted something different than the usual places) and Bombay Sandwich Both were good”
Chilly finger Net +1

“🌟Appetizers - We started out with my #favorite #panipuri, followed by a lovely DahiChaat, Healthy Soya Achari Tikka, Spicy Thai Cigar, Grilled Makai Sheekh, Chilly Finger and Melt in mouth Paneer Tikka , everything was impeccable !”
Coriander & lemon soup Net +1

“We tried their coriander & lemon soup, Mexican babycorn salad and veg kadai and all of them are a must try!”
Dahichaat Net +1

“🌟Appetizers - We started out with my #favorite #panipuri, followed by a lovely DahiChaat, Healthy Soya Achari Tikka, Spicy Thai Cigar, Grilled Makai Sheekh, Chilly Finger and Melt in mouth Paneer Tikka , everything was impeccable !”
Dal tadka Net +1

“Now about food we tried their sizzler as starter and then main course mini biryani, dal tadka & panner sandwich masala and in dessert jaggery gulab jamum with rabri.”
Grilled makai sheekh Net +1

“🌟Appetizers - We started out with my #favorite #panipuri, followed by a lovely DahiChaat, Healthy Soya Achari Tikka, Spicy Thai Cigar, Grilled Makai Sheekh, Chilly Finger and Melt in mouth Paneer Tikka , everything was impeccable !”
Gud ke gulabjamun Net +1

“➡️For Desserts - Gud ke Gulabjamun, Gud ki Rabdi & Gajar Ka Halwa. The desserts tasted wonderful and as it was made with jaggery and no sugar we loved it even more.”
Gud rasmalai Net +1

“Be sure to try the aloo bhindi, sabudana vada, and paneer butter masala. Top it off with the Gud Rasmalai. Each dish was outstanding.”
Gulab jamun with freshly made ice cream Net +1

“🌟Desserts - Gud Ki Rabri, Gulab Jamun with freshly made ice cream, Gajar Ka Halwa, absolute divinity ! 🙏”
Healthy soya achari tikka Net +1

“🌟Appetizers - We started out with my #favorite #panipuri, followed by a lovely DahiChaat, Healthy Soya Achari Tikka, Spicy Thai Cigar, Grilled Makai Sheekh, Chilly Finger and Melt in mouth Paneer Tikka , everything was impeccable !”
Hot dum kadai veg biryani Net +1

“🌟Mains - We were served some stellar dishes such as Shyam Severe Kofta, Paneer Lababdar, Tastiest Dal Fry ❤️ served with some soft assorted breads and ended with a hot Dum kadai Veg Biryani 😍”
Ice cream Net +1

“She recommended trying the sweets, so I had ice cream as well—and it was amazing.”
Jaggery gulab jamum with rabri Net +1

“Now about food we tried their sizzler as starter and then main course mini biryani, dal tadka & panner sandwich masala and in dessert jaggery gulab jamum with rabri. Ohhh food was super super tasty. Sizzler was one the best we had here. Panner Sandwich masala is something new which we tried and it was an amazing amazing experience. Such an creative concept with and amazing taste. Mini Biryani which took me back to completely in India waoo what a taste with full of flavors. Dessert was very very tasty.”
Mexican babycorn salad Net +1

“We tried their coriander & lemon soup, Mexican babycorn salad and veg kadai and all of them are a must try!”
Mini biryani Net +1

“Now about food we tried their sizzler as starter and then main course mini biryani, dal tadka & panner sandwich masala and in dessert jaggery gulab jamum with rabri. Ohhh food was super super tasty. Sizzler was one the best we had here. Panner Sandwich masala is something new which we tried and it was an amazing amazing experience. Such an creative concept with and amazing taste. Mini Biryani which took me back to completely in India waoo what a taste with full of flavors.”
Mirch ka saalan Net +1

“➡️Mirch Ka Saalan, Paneer Broccoli Lababdaar, Sarson Ka Saag & Dal for the mains - All the curries had unique taste in itself. Paneer Broccoli Lababdaar was something very unique and have never heard about this combination before.”
Paneer broccoli lababdaar Net +1

“➡️Mirch Ka Saalan, Paneer Broccoli Lababdaar, Sarson Ka Saag & Dal for the mains - All the curries had unique taste in itself. Paneer Broccoli Lababdaar was something very unique and have never heard about this combination before.”
Paneer butter masala Net +1

“Be sure to try the aloo bhindi, sabudana vada, and paneer butter masala. Top it off with the Gud Rasmalai. Each dish was outstanding.”
Paneer lababdar Net +1

“🌟Mains - We were served some stellar dishes such as Shyam Severe Kofta, Paneer Lababdar, Tastiest Dal Fry ❤️ served with some soft assorted breads and ended with a hot Dum kadai Veg Biryani 😍”
Paneer tikka biryani Net +1

“The food was above average, and their paneer tikka biryani had the right amount of spice with a good, authentic Indian flavor.”
Paneer tikka briyani Net +1

“Love the food especially the paneer tikka Briyani, always served so fresh and delicious!”
Pina colada Net +1

“Alongside, I ordered a Pina Colada, which was refreshing and a perfect complement to the meal.”
Punjabi chole Net +1

“The Punjabi Chole is rich, flavorful, and well-spiced. Chickpeas are soft and coated in a tangy, comforting gravy.”
Raj kachori Net +1

“We ordered: ➡️Raj Kachori & Pani Puri for Chaat - Both were prepared well and didn't miss the onions topping on that.”
Sabudana vada Net +1

“Be sure to try the aloo bhindi, sabudana vada, and paneer butter masala. Top it off with the Gud Rasmalai. Each dish was outstanding.”
Sarson ka saag Net +1

“➡️Mirch Ka Saalan, Paneer Broccoli Lababdaar, Sarson Ka Saag & Dal for the mains - All the curries had unique taste in itself. Paneer Broccoli Lababdaar was something very unique and have never heard about this combination before.”
Soya biryani Net +1

“➡️Along with the curries we had Paratha, Naan and Makki ki Roti. And for rice we had Soya Biryani which also had all the flavours in it.”
Soya chilli Net +1

“➡️Soya Hariyali Tikka & Soya Chilli for starters - The dishes were perfect in taste and was amazed that a Chinese started can taste so good without garlic in it.”
Soya hariyali tikka Net +1

“➡️Soya Hariyali Tikka & Soya Chilli for starters - The dishes were perfect in taste and was amazed that a Chinese started can taste so good without garlic in it.”
Spicy thai cigar Net +1

“🌟Appetizers - We started out with my #favorite #panipuri, followed by a lovely DahiChaat, Healthy Soya Achari Tikka, Spicy Thai Cigar, Grilled Makai Sheekh, Chilly Finger and Melt in mouth Paneer Tikka , everything was impeccable !”
Tastiest dal fry Net +1

“🌟Mains - We were served some stellar dishes such as Shyam Severe Kofta, Paneer Lababdar, Tastiest Dal Fry ❤️ served with some soft assorted breads and ended with a hot Dum kadai Veg Biryani 😍”
True fruit column Net +1

“I tried Govindas’s True Fruit column for the first time, and the ice cream was excellent.”
Veg kadai Net +1

“We tried their coriander & lemon soup, Mexican babycorn salad and veg kadai and all of them are a must try!”
Veg special biryani Net +1

“For the main course, I tried their Veg Special Biryani, and I must say, it was aromatic, wholesome, and extremely satisfying. The rice was fluffy, and the vegetables were cooked just right, blending beautifully with the biryani spices.”
Vrindavan khichdi Net +1

“But taste is mouthwatering. Vrindavan Khichdi is must to try.”

Drinks 1

Tea Net +1

“Also tried tea which was served on a clay tumbler and it was also very different and tasty.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Clarify satvik. Expect food without onion and garlic; confirm this suits your preferences before ordering.

Allow time. Build in extra time for breads and table service, especially if ordering a thali.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Ground Floor, City Tower

Al Karama, Dubai

04 396 0088

Mon	8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue	8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed	8:30 AM – 11:30 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 – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Roti and naan service can be very slow; one diner waited nearly 10 minutes for the next roti.

Table attention

A thali diner waited 5 minutes for attention, then another 6–7 minutes after requesting more naan.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 40

thali

“Yesterday I visited Govinda’s Restaurant in Karama for lunch and ordered a thali costing AED 40”

Google review · May 2026

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The Bottom Line

MyGovindas is a vegetarian restaurant in Al Karama with a clear satvik focus: food made without onion or garlic. That makes it especially useful for Jain diners and anyone seeking lighter, wholesome Indian cooking. The menu has more than thalis; reviewers mention paneer tikka biryani, Punjabi Chole, and breakfast favourites such as chole bhature.

Desserts are worth considering separately. Anjeer Ice Cream was described as creamy and naturally fig-sweet, while Khoya Barfi was soft, traditional, and not overly sweet. The restaurant also serves Naturals Icecream, and Vrindavan Khichdi is a named recommendation for satvik diners.

The setting is generally described as peaceful and welcoming, with Krishna paintings and Hare Krishna music. Families may appreciate the effort made to keep a toddler occupied with colouring options and games. A review also noted ample parking around the branch.

Service is the main variable. Several customers received attentive, friendly help, but others waited 6–10 minutes for naan or roti and had to remind staff. One recent review also raised concerns about dirty table cloths and the handwash area.

If you are ordering a thali, one review reported a price of AED 40; treat that as a customer-reported reference rather than a current menu price.