Homely Flavours
Several diners describe the food as simple, comforting and similar to a home-cooked Indian meal.
Roti RESTAURANT
Bur Dubai
Roti RESTAURANT is a simple vegetarian restaurant in Bur Dubai serving homely Indian and Rajasthani-style food. Customers mainly come for the budget-friendly thali with unlimited refills and filling parathas, though service and consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
812 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Unlimited Thali
The vegetarian thali is repeatedly praised for unlimited refills, making it a filling low-cost meal.
Parathas
Parathas are a recurring favourite, with Methi Paratha, Onion Koki, Aloo Paratha and Harabhara Paratha specifically mentioned.
Low Prices
Reviewers consistently describe the restaurant as affordable or pocket-friendly for everyday vegetarian meals.
Vegetarian Choice
The fully vegetarian menu gives diners a straightforward option for Indian vegetarian dishes and chaats.
Early Hours
One reviewer says the restaurant serves from 7am, while parathas are available throughout the day.
What to Eat at Roti RESTAURANT How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Roti RESTAURANT, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Roti RESTAURANT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Chapatis Net +2
“Very tasty food. They give unlimited chapatis and service is also amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“Very tasty food. They give unlimited chapatis and service is also amazing.”May 2025
“What an incredible be vegetarian restaurant and the lunch deals are simply unreal! 14AED for an unlimited veg thali, simply delicious and with freshly cooked chapatis I was so happy.”January 2020
Honorable mentions (14)
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Chapati wheat Net +1
“Go for unlimited thali at 14 veg 18 non veg mast hai .. get chapati wheat but again service is slow . But quality of food it top notch... And taste same like home. Having there veg thali every Tuesday and I love it ... Must visit place often”
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“Go for unlimited thali at 14 veg 18 non veg mast hai .. get chapati wheat but again service is slow . But quality of food it top notch... And taste same like home. Having there veg thali every Tuesday and I love it ... Must visit place often”December 2025
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Churma Net +1
“but the chutney, churma, and (Pav bhaji were really tasty.”
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“but the chutney, churma, and (Pav bhaji were really tasty.”October 2025
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Fried green chilli Net +1
“I especially love their fried green chilli — it’s one of my favorite things here.”
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“I especially love their fried green chilli — it’s one of my favorite things here.”May 2026
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Harabhara paratha Net +1
“They serve from morning 7am onwards, they serve parathas full day as well. Best is there Onion Koki, Aloo paratha and harabhara paratha. reasonable prices for 1 person. Best A1 quality.”
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“They serve from morning 7am onwards, they serve parathas full day as well. Best is there Onion Koki, Aloo paratha and harabhara paratha. reasonable prices for 1 person. Best A1 quality.”August 2023
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Hot roti's Net +1
“The Rajasthani thali with hot Roti's and array of Indian curries. Keeps me well fed and is nutritional.”
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“The Rajasthani thali with hot Roti's and array of Indian curries. Keeps me well fed and is nutritional.”June 2025
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Methi paratha Net +1
“The Methi Paratha is good and enjoyable. There was one instance where a small plastic wire piece was found in the paratha; the staff immediately offered to replace it.”
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“The Methi Paratha is good and enjoyable. There was one instance where a small plastic wire piece was found in the paratha; the staff immediately offered to replace it.”December 2025
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Onion koki Net +1
“They serve from morning 7am onwards, they serve parathas full day as well. Best is there Onion Koki, Aloo paratha and harabhara paratha. reasonable prices for 1 person. Best A1 quality.”
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“They serve from morning 7am onwards, they serve parathas full day as well. Best is there Onion Koki, Aloo paratha and harabhara paratha. reasonable prices for 1 person. Best A1 quality.”August 2023
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Puri baji Net +1
“Can't beat the price and it was made to order. Very tasty puri baji with 4 big puris. The tea was good too. The baji was the watery kind and delicious.”
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“Can't beat the price and it was made to order. Very tasty puri baji with 4 big puris. The tea was good too. The baji was the watery kind and delicious.”February 2023
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Rajasthani thali Net +1
“The Rajasthani thali with hot Roti's and array of Indian curries. Keeps me well fed and is nutritional.”
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“The Rajasthani thali with hot Roti's and array of Indian curries. Keeps me well fed and is nutritional.”June 2025
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Sindhi koki Net +1
“I had the Sindhi Koki with dahi & Dal - 7 DHS. It was good.”
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“I had the Sindhi Koki with dahi & Dal - 7 DHS. It was good.”December 2023
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Vegetarian thali Net +1
“Tried their vegetarian thali and was pleasantly surprised. The food tasted fresh and homely, just like a comforting meal at home. It’s a great budget-friendly option, especially with the unlimited refills”
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“Tried their vegetarian thali and was pleasantly surprised. The food tasted fresh and homely, just like a comforting meal at home. It’s a great budget-friendly option, especially with the unlimited refills”October 2025
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Pani puri Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Very good to place eat vegetarian dishes and specially dishes like chaats, pani puri etc”
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“Very good to place eat vegetarian dishes and specially dishes like chaats, pani puri etc”November 2024
“Their Pani Puri is also good. 6 DHS for 6 pieces.”December 2023
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Aloo paratha Net 0
Mixed feedback
“They serve from morning 7am onwards, they serve parathas full day as well. Best is there Onion Koki, Aloo paratha and harabhara paratha. reasonable prices for 1 person. Best A1 quality.”
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Review excerpts
“They serve from morning 7am onwards, they serve parathas full day as well. Best is there Onion Koki, Aloo paratha and harabhara paratha. reasonable prices for 1 person. Best A1 quality.”August 2023
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Pav bhaji Net 0
Mixed feedback
“but the chutney, churma, and (Pav bhaji were really tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“but the chutney, churma, and (Pav bhaji were really tasty.”October 2025
Drinks 1
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Tea Net +1
“Can't beat the price and it was made to order. Very tasty puri baji with 4 big puris. The tea was good too. The baji was the watery kind and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“Can't beat the price and it was made to order. Very tasty puri baji with 4 big puris. The tea was good too. The baji was the watery kind and delicious.”February 2023
What to Avoid (14)
Food 13
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Baati Net −1
“The baati didn’t look right either,”
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Critical review excerpts
“The baati didn’t look right either,”October 2025
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Butter roti Net −1
“4. Maida mixed roti with strictly no butter. ( I asked for butter roti and he argued he won't give, i paid extra but got disappointed by argument.)😐”
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Critical review excerpts
“4. Maida mixed roti with strictly no butter. ( I asked for butter roti and he argued he won't give, i paid extra but got disappointed by argument.)😐”January 2025
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Buttermilk Net −1
“Hygiene not maintained at all. Lied about Lassi, served watery buttermilk insted. Food quality as per rates, not at all maintained. The cashier Bhavar is a frustrated guy. Please be aware of him.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Hygiene not maintained at all. Lied about Lassi, served watery buttermilk insted. Food quality as per rates, not at all maintained. The cashier Bhavar is a frustrated guy. Please be aware of him.”February 2023
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Chana masala Net −1
“Food Quality: Very poor and repetitive. They serve the exact same dishes every single day. We were served the same Chana Masala for three days in a row with zero variety in vegetables.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food Quality: Very poor and repetitive. They serve the exact same dishes every single day. We were served the same Chana Masala for three days in a row with zero variety in vegetables.”June 2026
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Dal baati churma Net −1
“We ordered Dal Baati Churma today, but the dal was spoiled so we had to throw it in the dustbin. The baati didn’t look right either, but the chutney, churma, and (Pav bhaji were really tasty.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Dal Baati Churma today, but the dal was spoiled so we had to throw it in the dustbin. The baati didn’t look right either, but the chutney, churma, and (Pav bhaji were really tasty.”October 2025
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Gravy chole Net −1
“The owner don't have manners to talk, today I visited and ordered chole bhature and they served gravy chole with bhature, despite they knew that the don't have actual choles served with bhature then also just for sale and make people fool they serve this, on speaking to owner or cashier, that if stock is not available then don't take order, then his attitude was very bad in speaking as if I am not a customer and treated as if I am his servant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The owner don't have manners to talk, today I visited and ordered chole bhature and they served gravy chole with bhature, despite they knew that the don't have actual choles served with bhature then also just for sale and make people fool they serve this, on speaking to owner or cashier, that if stock is not available then don't take order, then his attitude was very bad in speaking as if I am not a customer and treated as if I am his servant.”December 2023
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Paratha Net −1
“Been purchasing paratha in breakfast for a while, then ordered paratha basket for group. Ask them any difference is there, they said no difference is there. But when carryout and opened to serve, felt like 4 paratha made out of 3 portions, felt like they are cheating on customers.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Been purchasing paratha in breakfast for a while, then ordered paratha basket for group. Ask them any difference is there, they said no difference is there. But when carryout and opened to serve, felt like 4 paratha made out of 3 portions, felt like they are cheating on customers.”May 2023
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Paratha basket Net −1
“Been purchasing paratha in breakfast for a while, then ordered paratha basket for group. Ask them any difference is there, they said no difference is there. But when carryout and opened to serve, felt like 4 paratha made out of 3 portions, felt like they are cheating on customers.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Been purchasing paratha in breakfast for a while, then ordered paratha basket for group. Ask them any difference is there, they said no difference is there. But when carryout and opened to serve, felt like 4 paratha made out of 3 portions, felt like they are cheating on customers.”May 2023
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Rottie Net −1
“Very bad experience we are supposed to order 6 people food, we payed but didn’t receive good food and and rottie as well”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Very bad experience we are supposed to order 6 people food, we payed but didn’t receive good food and and rottie as well”January 2026
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Vada pav Net −1
“We had Veg.thali, aloo paratha, chole bhature & Vada pav. Food taste is normal there s no salt in any food we had. Service is bad”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had Veg.thali, aloo paratha, chole bhature & Vada pav. Food taste is normal there s no salt in any food we had. Service is bad”September 2023
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Veg.thali Net −1
“We had Veg.thali, aloo paratha, chole bhature & Vada pav. Food taste is normal there s no salt in any food we had. Service is bad”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had Veg.thali, aloo paratha, chole bhature & Vada pav. Food taste is normal there s no salt in any food we had. Service is bad”September 2023
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Chole bhature Net −2
“The owner don't have manners to talk, today I visited and ordered chole bhature and they served gravy chole with bhature, despite they knew that the don't have actual choles served with bhature then also just for sale and make people fool they serve this, on speaking to owner or cashier, that if stock is not available then don't take order, then his attitude was very bad in speaking as if I am not a customer and treated as if I am his servant.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“The owner don't have manners to talk, today I visited and ordered chole bhature and they served gravy chole with bhature, despite they knew that the don't have actual choles served with bhature then also just for sale and make people fool they serve this, on speaking to owner or cashier, that if stock is not available then don't take order, then his attitude was very bad in speaking as if I am not a customer and treated as if I am his servant.”December 2023
“We had Veg.thali, aloo paratha, chole bhature & Vada pav. Food taste is normal there s no salt in any food we had. Service is bad”September 2023
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Kachori Net −2
“Went there thinking they would serve good Rajasthani food. Ordered Pani Puri and Kachori, both were wrotton and smelling. Even with this Owner refused to refund and asked for full payment. Please avoid visiting such Cheaters.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Went there thinking they would serve good Rajasthani food. Ordered Pani Puri and Kachori, both were wrotton and smelling. Even with this Owner refused to refund and asked for full payment. Please avoid visiting such Cheaters.”January 2026
“Pathetic food. Pathetic service. Ordered Pav Bhaji, Pani Puri and Kachori. All of them were smelling badly. Couldn’t eat anything and had to go to another restaurant. On the top, owner refused to refund anything. Avoid visiting such people at any cost.”January 2026
Drinks 1
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Lassi Net −1
“Hygiene not maintained at all. Lied about Lassi, served watery buttermilk insted. Food quality as per rates, not at all maintained. The cashier Bhavar is a frustrated guy. Please be aware of him.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Hygiene not maintained at all. Lied about Lassi, served watery buttermilk insted. Food quality as per rates, not at all maintained. The cashier Bhavar is a frustrated guy. Please be aware of him.”February 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Refills. Before ordering the unlimited thali, confirm how refills are handled, as one diner said service stopped after two or three rotis.
Avoid Peak Hours. If you want quicker service, avoid the busy lunch period and the dinner rush around 8–9pm.
Try Breakfast. For an early visit, consider the parathas: reviews say service starts at 7am and parathas are served all day.
Verify Availability. Ask whether a dish is actually available before paying or waiting, since one order was accepted and only cancelled after 40 minutes.
Inspect Food. Check dishes when they arrive and raise issues immediately; one plastic wire found in a paratha was replaced by staff.
Consider Dine-In. For delivery, allow extra time and check the tiffin containers, as a reviewer reported delays and dirty containers.
Plan the visit
Practical details
41st St
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene Concerns
Multiple reviews report messy surroundings, poor hand hygiene and questionable food-handling practices.
Slow Service
Long waits are a repeated complaint, including an order taking 40 minutes before unavailable items were disclosed.
Repetitive Menus
Tiffin and thali customers report repeated vegetable dishes, including the same Chana Masala for three consecutive days.
Delivery Delays
A delivery review describes orders arriving more than an hour late, with dirty tiffin containers and poor customer service.
Food Inconsistency
Some diners reported spoiled or bad-smelling dishes, including dal, pani puri and kachori.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
14AED
unlimited veg thali
“14AED for unlimited food”Google review · February 2024
7 DHS
Sindhi Koki with dahi & Dal
“I had the Sindhi Koki with dahi & Dal - 7 DHS”Google review · December 2023
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The Bottom Line
Roti RESTAURANT is a simple vegetarian spot in Bur Dubai built around familiar Indian and Rajasthani-style food. The main draw is the vegetarian thali with unlimited refills, while parathas, chapatis, pani puri and other everyday dishes give regulars plenty of low-cost choices. Several diners say the food tastes homely and not overly oily.
The strongest specific mentions are the Methi Paratha, Onion Koki, Aloo Paratha and Harabhara Paratha. A monthly meal service has also appealed to customers wanting regular Rajasthani thali with hot rotis and curries. Prices are frequently described as pocket-friendly, with one review recording an unlimited veg thali at AED 14 and another listing Sindhi Koki with dahi and dal at 7 DHS.
This is not a polished dining room. Reviews mention weak AC, a basic ambience and slow service, especially around lunch and the 8–9pm dinner rush. Delivery is a bigger gamble, with reports of delays exceeding an hour and dirty tiffin containers.
Hygiene feedback is sharply mixed: some diners found the place clean and food hygienic, while others reported messy tables, missing gloves and unpleasant or spoiled dishes. Check availability and the condition of food on arrival, particularly if ordering a thali or delivery.