Netra's Restaurant (Formerly VegHut)

Name: Netra's Restaurant (Formerly VegHut)
Address: RDK Building A Right Side to Dubai Investments Building - Shop No.1 - beside Wan Fu Super Market, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143947371

Dubai Investment Park

Non vegetarian restaurant Open now 04 394 7371

Netra’s Restaurant, formerly VegHut, is a South Indian restaurant in Dubai Investment Park serving both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Breakfast favourites include masala dosa, idli and vada, while diners also mention Tamil-style meals, parotta with chicken and biryani.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

730 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Breakfast Favourites

Masala dosa, idli and vada receive specific praise for being light, soft, crisp and filling.

Distinctive Sambar

Sambar is repeatedly singled out as a highlight of the South Indian breakfast menu.

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What to Eat at Netra's Restaurant (Formerly VegHut)

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

Food 4

Vadas Net +5

“~ Vada : These piping hot, crisp and crunchy vadas were very delicious with coconut chutney. A must try dish I can say.”
Mangalore buns Net +4

“~ Mangalore Buns : It’s a sweet and fluffy puri made using the pulp of bananas kneaded into the puri dough. These puffed, deep-fried delights are a popular tea time snack in Udupi and Mangalore, where they are also called “buns” because of their spongy and fluffy texture.”
Mysore masala dosa Net +2

“~ Mysore masala dosa: This crisp and soft dosa spiced with red chutney, stuffed with potato stir fry filling, served with coconut chutney and sambar had a amazing taste”
Rava idli Net +2

“Delighted by their service and flavours, i decided to order their Mysore Masala Dosa, Mini Utthapa platter, Rava idli and Podi idli. All the four dishes were super delicious.”

Honorable mentions (36)

Benne dosa Net +1

“I'm a big ghee roast/benne dosa fan and have tried in most popular spots in dxb and I have to say veg hut is at par or better than most.”
Black pepper idly Net +1

“It was turn for the Idlis now. We were served Rava Idli & Black Pepper Idly. I am definitely going to have these two dishes again whenever I visit them . Black Pepper Idli was cubed & tempered with spices , coriander ,onions & capsicums. Can call this a flavour bomb.”
Bun parotta Net +1

“Hot pooris and Bun Parotta were the highlights.”
Bun porotta combo Net +1

“Bun Porotta combo and veg Biriyani is a must try.”
Butter milk Net +1

“We started off with some healthy drinks Tender oconut & Mint juice, Gooseberry juice and Butter milk. All were refreshing.”
Chicken 65 biryani Net +1

“The guy with me was so sad and broken. Now after having chicken 65 biryani now he is soo happy ..”
Curd vada Net +1

“On another occasion I also tried the lemon rice (4/5) and curd vada (5/5).”
Fried rice Net +1

“Ghee roast and fried rice was good.”
Ghee podi dosa Net +1

“Next came various Dosas like Triple Taste Masala Dosa, Spring Dosa , Ghee Podi Dosa , Mysore Cheese Dosa . Each Dosa variety was served with 3 types of chutneys & sambar. Though each Dosa was a heart winner but I liked the concept of Triple Taste Masala Dosa as it was a 3 in 1 plate Dosa.”
Ghee podi idli Net +1

“~ Ghee podi idli: This podi idli had a unique taste with soft idlis tossed with coarse spice powder and ghee. It was served with sambar and chutney.”
Kesari bath Net +1

“I ended my breakfast on a sweet note with some kesari bath and strong filter coffee.”
Kothuporotta Net +1

“The food was absolutely divine, with each dish showcasing the chef's creativity and skill especially my favorite Kothuporotta and Biriyani.”
Lemon rice Net +1

“On another occasion I also tried the lemon rice (4/5) and curd vada (5/5).”
Masala dosas Net +1

“I had two masala dosas which were light and filling as well as one plate of idli which was soft and moist. The hospitality of the staff was very warm and they food was absolutely delicious.”
Masla dosa Net +1

“I ordered Masla dosa twice and the food was very good and I think reasonable, but I didn't get my office delivery.”
Medu vada Net +1

“Next was the Medu Vada & Buns. Medu Vada was nice & crisp served with chutney & sambar and a safe choice if cant think of any thing else.”
Mini utthapa platter Net +1

“Delighted by their service and flavours, i decided to order their Mysore Masala Dosa, Mini Utthapa platter, Rava idli and Podi idli. All the four dishes were super delicious.”
Mysore cheese dosa Net +1

“Next came various Dosas like Triple Taste Masala Dosa, Spring Dosa , Ghee Podi Dosa , Mysore Cheese Dosa . Each Dosa variety was served with 3 types of chutneys & sambar. Though each Dosa was a heart winner but I liked the concept of Triple Taste Masala Dosa as it was a 3 in 1 plate Dosa.”
Nawab briyani Net +1

“Nawab Briyani and Saalna Parotta is fantastic, must tried in this restaurant!”
Parotta Net +1

“i ordered parotta and it was softer than most other restaurants.”
Parotta chalna combo Net +1

“We tried their parotta with chicken and parotta chalna combo. It was so yummy.”
Parotta with chicken Net +1

“We tried their parotta with chicken and parotta chalna combo. It was so yummy.”
Podi idli Net +1

“Delighted by their service and flavours, i decided to order their Mysore Masala Dosa, Mini Utthapa platter, Rava idli and Podi idli. All the four dishes were super delicious.”
Podi idly Net +1

“We also tried the podi idly(5/5 - ghee + spice on idly), mangalore buns (5/5 - semi sweet soft snack), vada (5/5 - retained its crunch even when delivered), puri bhaji (4/5) and the filter coffee (5/5).”
Pongal Net +1

“Must try Ghee roast, vada (smaller than usual) but crispy outside soft inside, Idli, Pongal etc.”
Puri bhaji Net +1

“We also tried the podi idly(5/5 - ghee + spice on idly), mangalore buns (5/5 - semi sweet soft snack), vada (5/5 - retained its crunch even when delivered), puri bhaji (4/5) and the filter coffee (5/5).”
Saalna kottu parotta Net +1

“Had saalna kottu parotta, loved it! They just gave me another reason to go to them for my dinner everyday.”
Saalna parotta Net +1

“Nawab Briyani and Saalna Parotta is fantastic, must tried in this restaurant!”
Samosa Net +1

“Best samosa n biryani to try for… As per owner they will start Chaat items soon… looking forward to it….”
Spring dosa Net +1

“Next came various Dosas like Triple Taste Masala Dosa, Spring Dosa , Ghee Podi Dosa , Mysore Cheese Dosa . Each Dosa variety was served with 3 types of chutneys & sambar. Though each Dosa was a heart winner but I liked the concept of Triple Taste Masala Dosa as it was a 3 in 1 plate Dosa.”
Thali Net +1

“This is my place to go for scrumptious Indian breakfast and Thali.”
Triple taste masala dosa Net +1

“Next came various Dosas like Triple Taste Masala Dosa, Spring Dosa , Ghee Podi Dosa , Mysore Cheese Dosa . Each Dosa variety was served with 3 types of chutneys & sambar. Though each Dosa was a heart winner but I liked the concept of Triple Taste Masala Dosa as it was a 3 in 1 plate Dosa.”
Upma Net +1

“Had recently ordered 9 idly and 1 upma throught noon (order. 2489) and they sent the sambaar and chutney for half of it.”
Vasant neer Net +1

“We started off with Vasant Neer which was a tender Coconut water mixed with honey & lemon. Found this very refreshing & different from other regular thirst quenchers.”
Veg biriyani Net +1

“Bun Porotta combo and veg Biriyani is a must try.”
Mini tiffin Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Good budget friendly food. Taste wise, it's ok. Tried mini tiffin, take away. Presentation was good in a plastic container.”

Drinks 2

Filter coffee Net +3

“We ended our meal with a perfect blend of filter coffee.”
Gooseberry juice Net +1

“We started off with some healthy drinks Tender oconut & Mint juice, Gooseberry juice and Butter milk. All were refreshing.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Chicken kottu paratha Net −1

“I ordered one chicken kottu paratha through talabat . I don't why these people making it like a trash can't eat no spices no salt not taste .”
Fried fish Net −1

“Worst food specially your fried fish. It is smelling like hell and its still right infron of me will never order again. Serving people rotten fish i would better stay empty somach even if was the only restaurant left in the world.🤮”
Kesari Net −1

“The kesari could be better though.”
Mutton briyani Net −1

“I ordered mutton briyani , some of the mutton pieces were smelled like old one due to this i felt sick ,”
Talapakaty biryani Net −1

“Talapakaty biryani = Pudina rice with chicken Never recommend and Zero Hygiene”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Dine In. Choose dine-in over takeaway when possible; one reviewer found it better than taking food away.

Check Sides. For dosa or idli deliveries, check the chutney and sambar quantities before accepting the order.

Plan the visit

Practical details

RDK Building A Right Side to Dubai Investments Building - Shop No.1 - beside Wan Fu Super Market

Dubai Investment Park First - Green Community Village, Dubai

04 394 7371

Mon	6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat	6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun	6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Delivery Delays

Delivery reliability is a serious weakness, with reports of orders taking over an hour or never arriving.

Food Safety

A customer reported finding chicken and a small bone fragment in a vegetarian order.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 4

Tea

“Tea, they charge AED 4, not at all worth, very very less quantity and not hot enough”

Google review · January 2021

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The Bottom Line

Netra’s Restaurant, formerly VegHut, is a South Indian spot in Dubai Investment Park where breakfast is the clearest draw. You can come for masala dosa, idli and vada, then stay for Tamil-style meals or non-vegetarian dishes such as parotta with chicken and biryani. Reviews often describe the food as homely, lightly seasoned and freshly made.

The strongest dish-specific feedback centres on crisp vada, soft idli, Mysore masala dosa, distinctive sambar and strong filter coffee. There is also outside seating and easy parking, while several diners say the relaxed setting works better for eating in than taking food away. Prices are described as reasonable by some customers, though another review calls them high and specifically found AED 4 tea too small and not hot enough.

Service is uneven. Some regulars report warm hospitality and quick service, but others describe delays or failed deliveries, including a breakfast order that never arrived and an order waiting one and a half hours. Delivery quantities have also been questioned: one customer received 450g of sambar for a large idli/upma order.

There are further food-safety complaints about a bone in vegetarian food, spoiled dosa potato and bad-smelling meat or fish. For a first visit, dine in, check accompaniments, and treat delivery as the riskier option.