Signature buns
The regular bun is described as crisp and soft, with butter inside; several customers return specifically for it.
Pappa Roti
Jebel Ali Village
Pappa Roti in Jebel Ali Village is a cafe built around its Malaysian-style roti buns: buttery inside with a crisp, caramelised top. The classic bun with caramel sauce and milk tea are the clearest reasons to stop by during a mall break.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
544 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Caramel classic
The classic bun with caramel sauce is a standout for customers who like a sweet, buttery pastry.
Comfortable seating
The seating area is described as nice and comfortable, with a central position in the mall.
Friendly visits
Some customers report friendly, attentive service, including a review describing service as courteous and fast.
Cheese pairing
The bun with cheese and honey is a popular combination, especially alongside hot chocolate.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check stock. Ask about your preferred topping or tea before ordering, as pistachio topping and signature teas have repeatedly been unavailable.
Allow time. Avoid a tight schedule: a bun promised in 10 minutes once took over 25 minutes to arrive.
Confirm takeaway. Check takeaway availability at the counter first; this branch has refused single-piece and multi-bun takeaway orders.
Prioritise buns. If choosing between food and drinks, the reviews are more consistent about the buns than the coffee.
Check closing. Do not rely on the posted 11pm closing time without checking: orders were reportedly stopped before 10pm on two visits.
Plan the visit
Practical details
24V9+6G7 - Village
Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Ginger milk tea
Ginger milk tea is recommended by some regular visitors, although another review found it watery.
Kunafa (cream)
One customer particularly enjoyed the cream kunafa alongside the classic bun.
Common Concerns
Stock gaps
The branch has repeatedly run out of menu items, including Nutella, buns, signature teas, kunafa and pistachio topping.
Long waits
Orders can take much longer than promised; one customer waited over 25 minutes for a simple bun.
Weak drinks
Several reviews describe watery or poorly prepared coffee, mocha, milk tea and milkshakes.
Hygiene concerns
Reviews report dirty cups and trays, as well as a hair found in a bun.
Inconsistent service
Customers have reported rude responses, unclean tables and a lack of apology when problems were raised.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
starting from 15 Aed
one bun with tea or coffee
“The price are very nice for one bun with tea or coffee starting from 15 Aed”Google review · October 2020
25dhs
a cup of tea
“Paid 25dhs for a cup of tea (as seen in the image) which was the worst pot ever made!”Google review · February 2022
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The Bottom Line
Pappa Roti in Jebel Ali Village is a mall cafe centred on its Malaysian-style roti buns. The classic bun is repeatedly praised for its crisp outside, soft interior and buttery centre, while toppings such as caramel sauce, Nutella, cheese and honey give you different ways to order it. Milk tea is a familiar pairing, though drink quality is less dependable.
The setting can work well for a relaxed break while shopping: one review calls the seating comfortable and central in the mall. Some visits have also been friendly and quick. The bun with caramel sauce and the bun with cheese and honey are the safest review-backed starting points; kunafa and ginger milk tea also appear in customer favourites, but other reviews found both tea and kunafa disappointing.
This particular branch has a clear consistency problem. Customers describe missing toppings and drinks, takeaway refusals, orders taking more than 25 minutes, and buns arriving cold, flat or unevenly baked. There are also reports of dirty cups or trays and a hair in a bun, with poor responses to complaints.
Check stock, takeaway rules and likely wait time before settling in, especially if you are visiting for breakfast or have somewhere else to be.