Saarangaa Bhojan Shala Dubai Marina

Name: Saarangaa Bhojan Shala Dubai Marina
Address: 349M+RJP - G Floor,Marina Pearl Building,Dubai Marina,behind RAK Bank - Al Marsa St, Dubai Marina, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144512525

Dubai Marina

Vegetarian restaurant Open now 04 451 2525

Saarangaa Bhojan Shala is a pure-vegetarian restaurant in Dubai Marina serving traditional South Indian comfort food in a relaxed indoor or outdoor setting. Dosas and thalis are the main draw, while filter coffee, breakfast tiffins and generous portions make it an easy stop for a filling, reasonably priced meal.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

1,852 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Crisp dosas

Dosas are repeatedly praised for their crisp texture, balanced sambar and fresh coconut or white chutney.

Thali spread

The thali arrives with 10 small bowls covering vegetables, sambar, rasam, dessert, pickle, yogurt and buttermilk.

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What to Eat at Saarangaa Bhojan Shala Dubai Marina

These items at Saarangaa Bhojan Shala Dubai Marina got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

Masala dosa Net +3

“Ordered the masala dosa which is usually only available in the morning at most restaurants but here they serve it all day. The dish was perfectly presented with a delicious gravy and 3 chutneys all of which tasted perfect.”
Soft idlis Net +3

“My personal recommendations would be - Puri Masala, Plain Dosa, Idly and Mini Idly.”
Thali Net +3

“A special thank you to Manager Prabhakaran, who personally served us a welcome drink every time we ordered a thali —an unexpected gesture that made us feel truly honored and welcomed.”
Chole bhature Net +2

“We had the Masala Dosa and the Chole Bhature, it was prepared fresh and it was really yummy.”
Mini-tiffin Net +2

“We ordered for mini-tiffin, which was served quickly. Food was yummy and spice / karam level was just optimal for us.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Sambar Net +1

“Their dosas are perfectly crisp on the outside, soft inside, and served hot with delicious coconut chutney and flavorful sambar.”
Appam Net +1

“I really like Saarangaa, pretty much tried all of the south Indian items on the menu - dosas, idli, appam, thali - everything is very good”
Avocado green apple salad Net +1

“Aside from the Thali, we loved the unique avocado green apple salad and finished off with a perfectly brewed filter coffee.”
Biggest masala dosa Net +1

“Tried the Biggest Masala Dosa (AED 64) along with Veg Spring Roll, Mango Juice, Mango Lassi, and Fresh Milk Tea. The masala dosa was amazing—crispy dosa, tasty masala, good sambar, and delicious white chutney. Definitely worth trying! It’s huge and easily needs 4–5 people to finish; we were three and couldn’t finish it.”
Chandra kala Net +1

“The sweets that I tried over the past few days were Surya Kala, Chandra Kala, Chocolate Peda, etc... along with the savoury snacks.”
Chhole Net +1

“They give extra chhole without charge”
Chili paneer Net +1

“Chili Paneer – 9/10 Surprisingly convincing—could’ve sworn it was chicken! Easily one of the most memorable paneer dishes I’ve ever had.”
Chocolate peda Net +1

“The sweets that I tried over the past few days were Surya Kala, Chandra Kala, Chocolate Peda, etc... along with the savoury snacks.”
Chole bhatoore Net +1

“Chole bhatoore was best.”
Crispy rotis Net +1

“You can pair it with crispy rotis or their fun puris that literally look like mini balloons!”
Dal makhani Net +1

“Dal makhani and paneer achari were stand out fantastic, which unfortunately dulled the spinach (though still very good).”
Deluxe thali Net +1

“Deluxe Thali you may try as i really like that.”
Dip sambhar vada Net +1

“Dip Sambhar Vada was too delicious.. with onion it gaves very different level taste.. my Hubby is fan of their Dip sambhar vada..”
Diwali sweets Net +1

“The Diwali sweets I bought were simply outstanding in taste and quality!”
Fried ice cream Net +1

“Must-try dessert: Do not leave without trying their incredible fried ice cream! Highly recommended.”
Ghee roast pudi masala dosa Net +1

“Ghee roast pudi masala dosa was so delicious, special thanks for dosa.”
Healthy cocktails Net +1

“Try the healthy cocktails. Beetroot+Lemon+Ginger..I couldn't imagine ever mixing those..but they nailed it.”
Hot masala milk Net +1

“Try mini south indian meal, masala milk, pistachio shake. I tried a bunch of things and none of them have disappointed yet 😊”
Kesar upma Net +1

“Their mini tiffin is something i can eat anyday.. dosa was super crunchy, idlis were so soft and fresh... Kesar Upma was so delicious... and Rava kesri was just Pure Heaven... LOve Love Loves it...”
Milk pudding Net +1

“Milk Pudding – 9/10 Creamy, comforting, and perfectly sweetened. A standout dessert.”
Mini idly Net +1

“My personal recommendations would be - Puri Masala, Plain Dosa, Idly and Mini Idly.”
Mini south indian meal Net +1

“Try mini south indian meal, masala milk, pistachio shake. I tried a bunch of things and none of them have disappointed yet 😊”
Paneer achari Net +1

“Dal makhani and paneer achari were stand out fantastic, which unfortunately dulled the spinach (though still very good).”
Paneer spring rolls Net +1

“We took recommendations from staff of using the paneer tikka masala - unreal, and also the paneer spring rolls - wow they were so good.”
Paneer tikka masala Net +1

“We took recommendations from staff of using the paneer tikka masala - unreal, and also the paneer spring rolls - wow they were so good.”
Plain dosa Net +1

“My personal recommendations would be - Puri Masala, Plain Dosa, Idly and Mini Idly.”
Puri bhaji Net +1

“The Dosa and Puri Bhaji stood out—they were absolutely delicious!”
Puri masala Net +1

“My personal recommendations would be - Puri Masala, Plain Dosa, Idly and Mini Idly.”
Ras malai Net +1

“Ras Malai – 7/10 Decent, but didn’t quite match the excellence of the other dishes.”
Rava kesri Net +1

“Their mini tiffin is something i can eat anyday.. dosa was super crunchy, idlis were so soft and fresh... Kesar Upma was so delicious... and Rava kesri was just Pure Heaven... LOve Love Loves it...”
Saarangaa special thali Net +1

“I had saarangaa special thali. Which was really delicious. It makes you full.”
Soup of the day Net +1

“Finger licking South Indian food. A go to place to all even if you are a non-veg. Don’t miss soup of the day...”
Special dosa Net +1

“Also, where we bring our visitors for their special dosa (for sharing).”
Special mini tiffin Net +1

“We love the Special Mini Tiffin with excellent coffee.”
Surya kala Net +1

“The sweets that I tried over the past few days were Surya Kala, Chandra Kala, Chocolate Peda, etc... along with the savoury snacks.”
Sweets Net +1

“Good snacks and sweets available too.”
Veg spring roll Net +1

“Veg Spring Roll was very tasty with good presentation.”
Veg thali Net +1

“Veg Thali – 9/10 A delightful spread featuring brinjal, bottle gourd, beetroot thuruval, green peas, sambar, and spinach—beautifully complemented by yogurt, buttermilk, and pickles. A well-balanced and flavorful selection.”

Drinks 5

Filter coffee Net +5

“Ending the meal with a strong filter coffee was a simple touch that tied everything together perfectly.”
Coffee Net +2

“We love the Special Mini Tiffin with excellent coffee.”
Mango lassi Net +2

“Prices for the meals was each 17.5 aed. Mango Lassi 17 aed and water 2.5.”
Mango juice Net +1

“Mango Juice and Mango Lassi were refreshing and well served with ice.”
Pistachio shake Net +1

“Try mini south indian meal, masala milk, pistachio shake. I tried a bunch of things and none of them have disappointed yet 😊”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Butter paneer Net −1

“It was a good experience to eat at Saarangaa Bhojanshala, Food was very delicious except butter paneer.”
Manchurian Net −1

“I tried manchurian and schezwan noodles. I didn’t quite like it.”
Schezwan noodles Net −1

“I tried manchurian and schezwan noodles. I didn’t quite like it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Share dosas. Ask about the biggest or family dosa before ordering: the largest was enough for 4–5 people.

Avoid lunch. For the fullest menu, consider visiting outside the busy lunch period when items may sell out.

Plan the visit

Practical details

349M+RJP - G Floor,Marina Pearl Building,Dubai Marina,behind RAK Bank - Al Marsa St

Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai

04 451 2525

Mon	7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Difficult parking

Parking is repeatedly described as difficult, especially around busy periods.

Lunch shortages

The restaurant can be busy at lunch, with some menu items unavailable.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 64

Biggest Masala Dosa

“Tried the Biggest Masala Dosa (AED 64) along with Veg Spring Roll, Mango Juice, Mango Lassi, and Fresh Milk Tea”

Google review · January 2026

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The Bottom Line

Saarangaa Bhojan Shala is a pure-vegetarian South Indian restaurant in Dubai Marina, particularly useful when you want dosa, thali or a filling breakfast without a formal fine-dining setting. Reviews consistently point to crisp masala and ghee-roast dosas, balanced sambar, fresh chutneys and soft idlis. The thali is a substantial spread, while mini tiffin brings several breakfast items together with filter coffee.

Portions are a real feature. The Biggest Masala Dosa was described as large enough for four or five people, and the family dosa is around five feet long, so ask about size before ordering for one or two diners. Filter coffee is a popular way to finish, and the fried ice cream also gets a strong recommendation.

Service is commonly described as warm, quick and attentive, with returning guests saying staff remember them. Indoor and outdoor seating are available; the terrace is especially appealing in cooler weather and has been praised for its Marina view. Prices are generally considered reasonable for Dubai, though the restaurant is casual rather than fine dining.

Parking can be difficult, lunch may bring unavailable menu items, and direct delivery has reportedly taken over an hour. Jain diners should confirm the no-onion-and-garlic preparation carefully, as one visit found onion in the sambar and a cold replacement.