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A strong fit for diners seeking food cooked without onion and garlic, with vegan and Jain choices also mentioned.
Oud Metha
Sai Dham is a pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant in Oud Mehta, known for satvik and Jain-friendly food in a calm, devotional setting. The thalis are a strong draw, while dishes such as tandoori momos and garlic naan give first-time visitors plenty beyond the set meals.
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A strong fit for diners seeking food cooked without onion and garlic, with vegan and Jain choices also mentioned.
The unlimited thali includes breads, rice, curries, dal, appetisers and dessert, with Sai Bhog and Misal versions receiving repeat praise.
Reviews specifically mention authentic Maharashtrian food, including misal that reminded one diner of Pune.
Bhajan or instrumental music, Indian decor and a quiet atmosphere make the dining room notably tranquil.
The kitchen accommodated a request for no red or green chilli, allowing a child to enjoy palak paneer.
Garlic naan, paneer bhurjee, peri peri soya chaap and tandoori momos each received specific praise.
One late-Saturday visitor reported plenty of RTA parking nearby, along with spacious seating.
Multiple reviews describe the staff as polite, attentive and helpful during dine-in visits.
These items at Sai Dham Veg Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“After a long time had something which I was craving to taste. The Misal Thali flavour was 10/10. I tried their Misal thali and it was so atma tript.”
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“After a long time had something which I was craving to taste. The Misal Thali flavour was 10/10. I tried their Misal thali and it was so atma tript.”August 2023
“Had misal pav Thali. Awesome taste.”January 2026
“I recommend roti and sabji best to order.”
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“I recommend roti and sabji best to order.”April 2026
“The food is good. We tried Channa n Curry pokara with Roti. I love the Chaas.”October 2019
“We usually order Sai Bhog Thali.. they never disappoint us.. I recommend everyone should come and try once 😊”
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“We usually order Sai Bhog Thali.. they never disappoint us.. I recommend everyone should come and try once 😊”March 2026
“We tried the Misal Thali (22 AED ) and Sai Bhog Thali ( 38 AED) , both were great.”May 2025
“We really love the Kadai Chole, the Aloo Bhindi Masala, the Masala Papad, and the Dal Tadka - all excellent!”
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“We really love the Kadai Chole, the Aloo Bhindi Masala, the Masala Papad, and the Dal Tadka - all excellent!”October 2018
“From all their rotis to dals to briyani, everything is DIVINE.”
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“From all their rotis to dals to briyani, everything is DIVINE.”October 2020
“I love the Chaas.”
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“I love the Chaas.”October 2019
“The food is good. We tried Channa n Curry pokara with Roti. I love the Chaas.”
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“The food is good. We tried Channa n Curry pokara with Roti. I love the Chaas.”October 2019
“We really love the Kadai Chole, the Aloo Bhindi Masala, the Masala Papad, and the Dal Tadka - all excellent!”
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“We really love the Kadai Chole, the Aloo Bhindi Masala, the Masala Papad, and the Dal Tadka - all excellent!”October 2018
“+ Garlic naan is easily one of the best in Dubai: fresh, aromatic, and perfectly done.”
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“+ Garlic naan is easily one of the best in Dubai: fresh, aromatic, and perfectly done.”January 2026
“We really love the Kadai Chole, the Aloo Bhindi Masala, the Masala Papad, and the Dal Tadka - all excellent!”
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“We really love the Kadai Chole, the Aloo Bhindi Masala, the Masala Papad, and the Dal Tadka - all excellent!”October 2018
“We really love the Kadai Chole, the Aloo Bhindi Masala, the Masala Papad, and the Dal Tadka - all excellent!”
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“We really love the Kadai Chole, the Aloo Bhindi Masala, the Masala Papad, and the Dal Tadka - all excellent!”October 2018
“I ordered the Mini Thali, and it was more than enough for one person. It came with a variety of delicious Indian dishes, each full of authentic flavor.”
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“I ordered the Mini Thali, and it was more than enough for one person. It came with a variety of delicious Indian dishes, each full of authentic flavor.”February 2026
“Food is good considering its Dubai... We had misal, reminded us of Pune. Staff and service is good.There is nice ambience which gives you Maharashtrian Vibes....”
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“Food is good considering its Dubai... We had misal, reminded us of Pune. Staff and service is good.There is nice ambience which gives you Maharashtrian Vibes....”December 2025
“Momo were really amazing too 😀”
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“Momo were really amazing too 😀”March 2026
“Naan was tasty but too thin and same for tandoori roti also.”
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“Naan was tasty but too thin and same for tandoori roti also.”November 2025
“We requested the chef to make food with no red or green chilli. He did so and my daughter eat palak paneer.”
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“We requested the chef to make food with no red or green chilli. He did so and my daughter eat palak paneer.”February 2026
“Pani Puri (AED 10) was also good.”
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“Pani Puri (AED 10) was also good.”May 2025
“Pappady chat is nice choice.”
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“Pappady chat is nice choice.”December 2019
“+ The peri peri soya chaap was well-cooked and flavorful.”
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“+ The peri peri soya chaap was well-cooked and flavorful.”January 2026
“Peaceful atmosphere.Tasted sabudhana kichadi for the first time ever, it was yummy.thought plater qty was less and should be improved.”
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“Peaceful atmosphere.Tasted sabudhana kichadi for the first time ever, it was yummy.thought plater qty was less and should be improved.”October 2019
“Samosas was crispy , soft and spiced . Must try.”
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“Samosas was crispy , soft and spiced . Must try.”February 2024
“Spring rolls were absolute delight but again absolute small quantity.”
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“Spring rolls were absolute delight but again absolute small quantity.”November 2025
“The food was overall good. The tandoori momos was really tasty, a must try.”
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“The food was overall good. The tandoori momos was really tasty, a must try.”July 2026
“Naan was tasty but too thin and same for tandoori roti also.”
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“Naan was tasty but too thin and same for tandoori roti also.”November 2025
“Very tasty dishes. They have a delightful unlimited "thali" (a combination of bread(s), rice, curries and Dal, as well as appetisers and dessert) served on a platter.”
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“Very tasty dishes. They have a delightful unlimited "thali" (a combination of bread(s), rice, curries and Dal, as well as appetisers and dessert) served on a platter.”January 2026
“Had their Vada Pav and chai. Freshly made to serve.”
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“Had their Vada Pav and chai. Freshly made to serve.”July 2026
“today i ate veg fried rice was delicious fresh and fully flover”
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“today i ate veg fried rice was delicious fresh and fully flover”May 2026
“Tonight we had the vegan dinner Thali (as usual) - an unlimited dinner with several options.”
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“Tonight we had the vegan dinner Thali (as usual) - an unlimited dinner with several options.”October 2018
“I had snacks and tea from there. The tea was excellent combinations of fresh milk , tea powder and sugar.”
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“I had snacks and tea from there. The tea was excellent combinations of fresh milk , tea powder and sugar.”February 2024
“+ Tea was served properly in a tea cup with saucer and tasted good, which is a nice finishing touch.”January 2026
Try thali. Start with a thali: the Misal and Sai Bhog versions have both been specifically praised by diners.
Request mild. If you avoid heat, ask the chef to leave out red and green chilli; one child then enjoyed the palak paneer.
Visit off-peak. For a quieter meal and more relaxed service, consider a late Saturday afternoon, when one visitor found no rush.
Check offers. Check Zomato before booking: a review reported 20% off with a table reservation and 10% off without one.
Explore snacks. For a lighter visit, consider the freshly made vada pav and chai, or the specifically praised tandoori momos.
Ask recommendations. Staff recommendations were described as worth considering, useful when choosing among the thalis and regional dishes.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
One afternoon visit found the service extremely slow, despite other reviews describing quick or prompt service.
A reviewer found the food too spicy and felt there were too few options on that visit.
Some diners felt prices did not match portions, citing small spring rolls and thin naan and tandoori roti.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
thali during week days
“Friendly and polite staff and reasonable prices (25 dhs for a thali during week days and 35 during weekend)”Google review · August 2020
The Bottom Line
Sai Dham is a pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant in Oud Mehta with a particularly clear identity: satvik food cooked without onion and garlic, alongside Jain and vegan-friendly choices. The calm dining room, Sai Baba atmosphere and bhajan or instrumental music appeal to diners looking for a quieter meal rather than a noisy quick stop. Thalis are the main reason to consider it.
The unlimited thali can include breads, rice, curries, dal, appetisers and dessert; reviewers have singled out the Sai Bhog Thali, Misal Thali and Mini Thali. The Maharashtrian side of the menu is also a draw, with misal pav described as reminiscent of Pune. For à la carte ordering, tandoori momos, garlic naan, paneer bhurjee and peri peri soya chaap have all received specific praise.
Service is usually described as polite and attentive, and one review noted plenty of nearby RTA parking and large seating capacity. There are a few caveats: one afternoon visit reported very slow service and overly spicy food, while another felt portions did not justify the price, mentioning small spring rolls and thin naan. If you are sensitive to chilli, ask for a milder preparation; the kitchen accommodated a no-red-or-green-chilli request for a child.
Zomato discounts may improve value when available.