Nalan Restaurant (Burjuman)

Name: Nalan Restaurant (Burjuman)
Address: Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Al Mankhool, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143541900

Al Mankhool

Vegetarian restaurant Open now 04 354 1900

Nalan is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant in Burjuman Mall, Al Mankhool, with a strong South Indian focus. It is known for made-to-order dosas, idlis and sambar, while also serving North Indian dishes for a broader vegetarian meal.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

3,273 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Crisp Dosas

Several reviews praise the dosas for being crispy, fresh and consistently flavorful, including cheese, podi and paper masala versions.

Fresh Sides

Sambar and chutneys receive repeated praise; one diner highlighted three coconut-based chutneys served with dosa and flavorful sambar.

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What to Eat at Nalan Restaurant (Burjuman)

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

Food 5

Sambar Net +3

“I love that give you a range of 3 different coconut based chutneys along with the sambar which is packed with flavor.”
Masala dosa Net +2

“Masala Dosa was on point”
Pani poori Net +2

“It is a nice place to get your flavorful Indian street foods, Pani poori is bomb(best i had).”
Podi dosa Net +2

“Podi dosa,cheese dosa with green and red chilli superb taste and podi idly is so tasty with sambar.”
Samosa chaat Net +2

“We had chola bhatura and samosa chaat and it was just finger licking good. The clean and bright ambience, cheerful and smart staff, flavourful chola with soft bhatura was just worth of every penny☺️.”

Honorable mentions (30)

Naan Net +1

“I also tried the gravy and naan and it was perfect as well and I can tell this restaurant is even better than some of well known restaurants back in India.”
Aloo tilki Net +1

“The chilli baby corn and aloo tilki were delicious.”
Alu tikki chat Net +1

“We found the South Indian dishes ok compared to the Alu Tikki chat and Samosa chaat which I still found better.”
Bhel Net +1

“We also enjoyed the bhel, which was fresh and refreshing.”
Cheese dosa Net +1

“I ate 1 cheese masala dosa and 1 cheese dosa and it was really crispy, fresh and full of south Indian flavours.”
Cheese dosa with green and red chilli Net +1

“Podi dosa,cheese dosa with green and red chilli superb taste and podi idly is so tasty with sambar.”
Cheese masala dosa Net +1

“I ate 1 cheese masala dosa and 1 cheese dosa and it was really crispy, fresh and full of south Indian flavours.”
Chilli baby corn Net +1

“The chilli baby corn and aloo tilki were delicious.”
Chilli paratha Net +1

“Dosa Uttapam is good,love their Sev Puri and also Schezwan noodles and Chilli Paratha.”
Chola bhatura Net +1

“We had chola bhatura and samosa chaat and it was just finger licking good. The clean and bright ambience, cheerful and smart staff, flavourful chola with soft bhatura was just worth of every penny☺️.”
Dal pancharatan Net +1

“Thanks to Nalan team amazing food, wonderful service by waiter,special thanks Mr Yaseen recommended to some special dishes,like delicious tandoori platter,pori dosa and veg jalfrezi,dal pancharatan, every thing is amazing,and best part service is very fast sure we will visit again,just small feedback need to improve service on juice section, remaining all as per expectations,”
Delicious tandoori platter Net +1

“Thanks to Nalan team amazing food, wonderful service by waiter,special thanks Mr Yaseen recommended to some special dishes,like delicious tandoori platter,pori dosa and veg jalfrezi,dal pancharatan, every thing is amazing,and best part service is very fast sure we will visit again,just small feedback need to improve service on juice section, remaining all as per expectations,”
Garlic naan Net +1

“Garlic naan was perfect too!”
Hakka noodles Net +1

“The south indian meals, hakka noodles, soup varieties are good.”
Idli Net +1

“Good food, Ordered idli, masala dosa, onion dosa, pani puri and dahi puri, all are good except dahi puri was too sweet”
Idlis Net +1

“They have the ABC juice (Apple, Beet, Carrot), but I just ordered the idli. I would return back again. Thanks for the service and good food.”
Malai kofta Net +1

“Tried their paneer tikka and malai kofta - both were good!”
Onion dosa Net +1

“Good food, Ordered idli, masala dosa, onion dosa, pani puri and dahi puri, all are good except dahi puri was too sweet”
Paneer tikka Net +1

“Tried their paneer tikka and malai kofta - both were good!”
Paper masala Net +1

“Went back later to sample their dosas, and the Paper Masala was fab!”
Paper thosa Net +1

“Paper thosa is definitely worth it.”
Podi idly Net +1

“Podi dosa,cheese dosa with green and red chilli superb taste and podi idly is so tasty with sambar.”
Pori dosa Net +1

“Thanks to Nalan team amazing food, wonderful service by waiter,special thanks Mr Yaseen recommended to some special dishes,like delicious tandoori platter,pori dosa and veg jalfrezi,dal pancharatan, every thing is amazing,and best part service is very fast sure we will visit again,just small feedback need to improve service on juice section, remaining all as per expectations,”
Schezwan noodles Net +1

“Dosa Uttapam is good,love their Sev Puri and also Schezwan noodles and Chilli Paratha.”
Sev puri Net +1

“Dosa Uttapam is good,love their Sev Puri and also Schezwan noodles and Chilli Paratha.”
Spinach soup Net +1

“Loved the Spinach soup, please add it to your regular menu!”
Tomato onion utappa Net +1

“The podi dosa was perfectly crispy and flavorful, while the tomato onion utappa was a delightful blend of spices.”
Uttapam Net +1

“Dosa Uttapam is good,love their Sev Puri and also Schezwan noodles and Chilli Paratha.”
Valentines day special dinner Net +1

“We had Valentines day special dinner. Worth the money!!! Highly Recommended.”
Veg jalfrezi Net +1

“Thanks to Nalan team amazing food, wonderful service by waiter,special thanks Mr Yaseen recommended to some special dishes,like delicious tandoori platter,pori dosa and veg jalfrezi,dal pancharatan, every thing is amazing,and best part service is very fast sure we will visit again,just small feedback need to improve service on juice section, remaining all as per expectations,”

Drinks 3

Coffee Net +1

“The Coffee was good.”
Karak chai Net +1

“The karak chai was better.”
Filter coffee Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The filter coffee was a must-try—rich and aromatic.”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 6

Aloo poori Net −1

“Aloo poori : 1/10”
Dahi puri Net −1

“Good food, Ordered idli, masala dosa, onion dosa, pani puri and dahi puri, all are good except dahi puri was too sweet”
Dal makhani Net −1

“We ordered dal makhani and naan. Unfortunately, the dal lacked flavor and the naans were not prepared well either.”
Lachha paratha Net −1

“Lachha paratha was extremely dry.”
Rava masala dosa Net −1

“Rava masala dosa : 0/10”
Setemu Net −1

“Their setemu is mainly dough. It was okay, but sadly I can't say I enjoyed it much.”

Drinks 1

Masala tea Net −1

“The masala tea was ok but strong on the ginger.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Dosa. For a first order, consider a dosa with sambar and chutneys; paper masala, podi and cheese versions are specifically praised.

Visit Off-Peak. Late lunch may mean quicker, friendlier service because one repeat visitor found the restaurant quiet and service fast at that time.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd

Al Mankhool, Dubai

04 354 1900

Mon	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Tue	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Wed	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Thu	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Fri	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Sat	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Sun	8:00 AM – 11:45 PM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Service

Although many reviews praise fast service, others report slow waits, including a diner whose overall experience was reduced by delayed service.

Tea Quality

Tea and coffee are less reliable than the food: one chai was described as the worst the reviewer had tried, while another found coffee cold.

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The Bottom Line

Nalan is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant inside Burjuman Mall in Al Mankhool, with South Indian food as its clearest strength. Dosa is the main draw: reviews mention crisp masala, podi, paper and cheese dosas, usually accompanied by sambar and several coconut-based chutneys. Idli, vada and South Indian meals are also common orders.

The menu is broader than the dosa counter. You can find North Indian curries and naan, thalis, chaat, fresh juices and Indo-Chinese dishes, with reviews also mentioning vegan-friendly choices and Jain food. Paneer tikka, malai kofta, chola bhatura and pani puri each receive positive comments, though individual dishes are not always consistent.

Cleanliness, comfortable ambience and courteous service are recurring positives. Many diners describe quick service, but others report slow waits; visiting for a late lunch may help when the restaurant is quieter. The location is handy for metro users, with reviewers placing it near the metro-side entrance and Carrefour.

Prices are not universally seen as low. A reviewer called it slightly pricey but worthwhile, while another objected to an AED 8 chai. Tea and coffee attract mixed feedback, so the food—especially dosa, sambar and chutneys—is the safer focus for a first visit.