Momo variety
Momo is the standout draw, with reviewers highlighting chicken matka, chicken jhol and veg versions.
Royal Chitwan Restaurant
Bur Dubai
Royal Chitwan Restaurant is a Nepalese restaurant in Bur Dubai, known in reviews for its momo—especially chicken jhol and chicken matka versions—and traditional Thakali meals. Diners also mention warm hospitality, a welcoming atmosphere and, in some visits, a quiet setting for eating.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
118 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Thakali meals
The Nepali thakali khana and thali receive specific praise, making them worthwhile choices beyond momo.
Warm service
Several diners describe the staff as welcoming, kind and attentive, with hospitality that helps create a familiar, homelike feel.
Hygiene
Some customers specifically reported that hygiene and food-safety practices were being followed.
Quiet setting
At least one recent review found the dining environment quiet, useful if you prefer a calmer meal.
What to Eat at Royal Chitwan 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 Royal Chitwan 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 Royal Chitwan 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 9
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Momo Net +9
“Especially, momo is really good.”
Positive 9Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Especially, momo is really good.”August 2022
“What nice place and location near to bur Dubai nice service good prize momo was amazing same like I had in keep it up we will come back thanx”May 2024
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Chicken jhol momos Net +1
“Hands down the best and cheap momos in Dubai. You need to try the chicken jhol momos!! You will fall in love immediately!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hands down the best and cheap momos in Dubai. You need to try the chicken jhol momos!! You will fall in love immediately!”April 2025
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Chiken matka momos Net +1
“I really love the food is was totally outstanding in taste if you are in Dubai you need to try chiken matka momos and veg momos...😋😋😋😋😋😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I really love the food is was totally outstanding in taste if you are in Dubai you need to try chiken matka momos and veg momos...😋😋😋😋😋😋”April 2026
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Dal bhat Net +1
“flavorful Nepali food! Every dish—from the momo to the dal bhat—was fresh, perfectly spiced, and full of heart.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“flavorful Nepali food! Every dish—from the momo to the dal bhat—was fresh, perfectly spiced, and full of heart.”October 2025
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Keema noodles Net +1
“Superb dishes no one can beat🔥Keema noodles and laphing😘”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Superb dishes no one can beat🔥Keema noodles and laphing😘”July 2024
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Laphing Net +1
“Superb dishes no one can beat🔥Keema noodles and laphing😘”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Superb dishes no one can beat🔥Keema noodles and laphing😘”July 2024
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Nepali thakali khana Net +1
“Delicious nepali thakali Khana with quit environment”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious nepali thakali Khana with quit environment”May 2026
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Signature seafood platter Net +1
“One dish that particularly stood out was their signature seafood platter – perfectly cooked with just the right amount of seasoning. It was an absolute delight!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One dish that particularly stood out was their signature seafood platter – perfectly cooked with just the right amount of seasoning. It was an absolute delight!”February 2025
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Thali Net +1
“Best jhol momo Love their thali And the best customer service”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best jhol momo Love their thali And the best customer service”April 2025
Honorable mentions (3)
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Chicken momo Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The best momo( chicken) I've ever tested in dubai.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The best momo( chicken) I've ever tested in dubai.”December 2022
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Veg momos Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I really love the food is was totally outstanding in taste if you are in Dubai you need to try chiken matka momos and veg momos...😋😋😋😋😋😋”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I really love the food is was totally outstanding in taste if you are in Dubai you need to try chiken matka momos and veg momos...😋😋😋😋😋😋”April 2026
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Chicken noodles Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Very cheap price, fries were tasty, so do noodles, but the chicken in the noodles were dryer than my car's tire... too bad”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Mutton curry Net −1
“I ordered the mutton curry and was very disappointed. There was no salt in the curry, and when I pointed it out, I was just shown the table salt, which felt unfair and unprofessional — the dish should have been properly seasoned in the kitchen.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the mutton curry and was very disappointed. There was no salt in the curry, and when I pointed it out, I was just shown the table salt, which felt unfair and unprofessional — the dish should have been properly seasoned in the kitchen.”October 2025
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Veg noodles Net −1
“Food was very bad. We ordered veg noodles and momos. The momos were full of garlic smell and noodles was not spicy at all even after asking them to make it spicy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food was very bad. We ordered veg noodles and momos. The momos were full of garlic smell and noodles was not spicy at all even after asking them to make it spicy.”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try matka momo. First-timers could start with chicken matka momos or veg momos, both singled out positively by a recent diner.
Check jhol momo. If ordering jhol momo, ask about freshness and timu level first, since one customer found the dish overpowering and not fresh.
Allow extra time. Avoid a rushed visit during busy periods: one diner waited nearly an hour and left before eating.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to find parking, as one reviewer found parking difficult even though they considered the food worthwhile.
Confirm hours. Call before a late-night visit rather than relying on listed closing times; one customer could not reach the restaurant by phone.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Fahidi St
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Momo inconsistency
One jhol momo order was described as stale and overloaded with timu, while another customer found chicken momo overcooked with sparse filling.
Seasoning issues
A diner reported that the mutton curry lacked salt and that the rice tasted old, followed by stomach discomfort.
Slow service
One customer waited almost an hour without receiving food and left without eating.
Difficult parking
Parking can be inconvenient around the restaurant, according to one otherwise positive visit.
Mixed ambience
A review from 2024 described the restaurant as smelly and less comfortable than before, with people drinking inside.
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The Bottom Line
Royal Chitwan Restaurant is a Bur Dubai stop for Nepalese comfort food, with momo at the centre of its reputation. You can order chicken matka momos, chicken jhol momos, veg momos or a traditional thakali khana, and reviews also praise the restaurant’s thali. Several diners describe the food as authentic, fresh and warmly spiced, while others say it reminds them of home.
Service is one of the steadier positives. Customers mention welcoming, kind staff, a friendly environment and hospitality that makes the restaurant feel familiar even though the space is small. Some reviewers also found it quiet, and one specifically said hygiene and food safety were being followed.
Keema noodles and laphing have also received individual praise if you want to look beyond the most-mentioned dishes. There are some important inconsistencies. A jhol momo order was criticised for too much timu and poor freshness; another diner found chicken momo overcooked and underfilled.
A mutton curry was reportedly under-seasoned, with rice that tasted old. Service can also drag—one customer waited almost an hour—so avoid a rushed visit. Parking is difficult, and a past review mentioned an unpleasant, smoky drinking atmosphere.
Calling ahead is sensible for late-night visits, since one reviewer could not reach the restaurant despite its listed closing time.