Samosawala

Name: Samosawala
Address: Al Karama - Dubai, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145485256

Al Karama

Indian restaurant Closed 04 548 5256

Samosawala is an Indian restaurant in Al Karama with a strong street-food focus. Customers come for crisp samosas and chaat, while the menu also reaches into North Indian dishes such as chicken tikka masala and garlic naan with paneer masala.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

349 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh Chaat

Samosa chaat and bhalla papdi chaat were described as freshly prepared, with authentic Indian street-food flavours.

Crisp Samosas

The aloo sambosa and samosas receive specific praise, including for crisp texture and well-packed chutneys.

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What to Eat at Samosawala

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Samosawala, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Pav bhaji Net +4

“We ended up ordering vada pav,Pav bhaji I really enjoyed so much, “i recommend this restaurant to mumbaikar”…..”
Chicken tikka masala Net +2

“Very good and very big chicken tikka masala”
Veg sandwiches Net +2

“Had their veg sandwich for dinner and it was absolutely delicious – super tasty, hearty, and very filling!”

Honorable mentions (28)

Samosa chaat Net +1

“The samosa chat was really yummy ( even though it had Dahi (read I dint want dahi 😀)).”
Aloo paratha Net +1

“- Punjabi Samosa - Aloo Paratha - Masala Chai - Pav Bhaji The sides served with some of these dishes were just packed with flavors.”
Aloo sambosa Net +1

“The staff was the sweetest, and their Aloo sambosa was one of the best i had in dubai, it really hard to find good sambosa in dubai”
Bhalla papdi chaat Net +1

“We ordered the samosa chaat and bhalla papdi chaat, and both were prepared fresh. The flavors were authentic and had a delicious Indian street food taste. Everything was served nicely, and the quality was really good.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“The other day we have tried butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and mutton rogan josh. And naturally very tasty naan and perfect mango lasi.”
Butter roti Net +1

“the chicken manchow soup is hot and sour,the butter roti is good and not oily different than Malaysia style roti.And it match perfectly with the soup.”
Chicken manchow soup Net +1

“the chicken manchow soup is hot and sour,the butter roti is good and not oily different than Malaysia style roti.And it match perfectly with the soup.”
Chicken roll Net +1

“We have tried: two kinds of dumplings, chicken roll and something I do not remember the name but probably Dahi Bhalla (foto attached - some kind of dumplings in balls shape covered with three sauses - wonderful).”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“Chicken Tikka here was absolutely delicious. The chicken was well marinated, juicy and cooked perfectly with a nice smoky flavor. The spices were balanced not too overpowering and you could really taste the freshness. Portion size was good, served hot and paired really well with mint chutney. Definitely one of the better Chicken Tikka options in Dubai, Al karama, Would come back again and again. ❤️”
Chole bhature Net +1

“Absolutely amazing! The place is beautiful and staff are super friendly and the food is delicious. Pav Bhaji, Samosa , and Chole Bhature were too good in taste. Very nicely presented with amazing taste.”
Dahi puri Net +1

“Tried Yummy Dahi puri and Papdi Chaat. Delicious 😋🥰. Must try item”
Garlic naan Net +1

“This is the my best place for samosa and chaat items also north indian food specially garlic naan with paneer masala”
Honey chilli potato Net +1

“The taste is simple divine and quality excellent this is our 4th time we order from samosa wala junction ,they serve with every meal small cute samosa.and today we order honey chilli potato, veg soup and veg sandwiches which was really tasty..”
Indian veg thali Net +1

“We came form punjab and failed to find our taste in dubai utill we found samosawala delicious food indian veg thali which contains one paneer sabji 3 freshly made rotis rice daal one super delicious samosa and gulaab jamun evwrything id good”
Makhani combo meal Net +1

“The parathas (aloo & mixed veg) couldnt be more perfect! We also enjoyed their makhani combo meal!”
Mutton rogan josh Net +1

“The other day we have tried butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and mutton rogan josh. And naturally very tasty naan and perfect mango lasi.”
Naan Net +1

“The other day we have tried butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and mutton rogan josh. And naturally very tasty naan and perfect mango lasi.”
Paneer masala Net +1

“This is the my best place for samosa and chaat items also north indian food specially garlic naan with paneer masala”
Pani puri Net +1

“Pani Puri - Something different is offered to you when you try a plate of panipuri as the puri's are crisp with the combination of the saunt chutney along with the Panni are electrifying and pungent on spicy ness as one needs to be aware as the filling in the Puri is complimented as a precaution one needs to inform the order taker to reduce it's spice if your not one who consumes. Overall a must try snack.”
Papdi chaat Net +1

“Tried Yummy Dahi puri and Papdi Chaat. Delicious 😋🥰. Must try item”
Paratha Net +1

“All is perfect the paratha is awesome feels like home and all the stuff is very delicious .must visit”
Punjabi samosa Net +1

“- Punjabi Samosa - Aloo Paratha - Masala Chai - Pav Bhaji The sides served with some of these dishes were just packed with flavors.”
Samosas Net +1

“The samosas were perfectly crisp, and the chutneys added a burst of flavor.”
Sev puri Net +1

“Tried Sev Puri n Vada Paav Vada Paav was very awesome Sev Puri was good Very reasonable prices”
Vada paav Net +1

“Tried Sev Puri n Vada Paav Vada Paav was very awesome Sev Puri was good Very reasonable prices”
Veg soup Net +1

“The taste is simple divine and quality excellent this is our 4th time we order from samosa wala junction ,they serve with every meal small cute samosa.and today we order honey chilli potato, veg soup and veg sandwiches which was really tasty..”
Veg thali Net +1

“This is the best place for all food ( specifically North Indian food ) I like veg Thali”
Mango lasi Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The other day we have tried butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and mutton rogan josh. And naturally very tasty naan and perfect mango lasi.”

Drinks 3

Ginger tea Net +1

“But you can have one of the best ginger tea here.”
Masala chai Net +1

“- Punjabi Samosa - Aloo Paratha - Masala Chai - Pav Bhaji The sides served with some of these dishes were just packed with flavors.”
Tea Net +1

“Food was so good and fresh.. loved the tea there… must try food up there 😋”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Batata vada Net −1

“Samosa and Batata vada is also tasteless… 3rd class food….”
Bhel Net −1

“I ordered bhel and I received puffed rice mixed with sev and I ordered chat combo where the curd was having smell and taste spoiled.”
Chat combo Net −1

“I ordered bhel and I received puffed rice mixed with sev and I ordered chat combo where the curd was having smell and taste spoiled. It had an acidic taste.”
Dahi bhalla Net −1

“We ordered samosa chaat and dahi bhalla, and both were stale and completely inedible. The taste and smell clearly showed the items were not fresh at all.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Adjust Spice. Ask for less spice in pani puri if you do not eat very spicy fillings; one review found it especially pungent.

Try Buckets. For a samosa-focused order, consider the samosa bucket or dal samosa, both specifically recommended by a customer.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Karama - Dubai

Al Karama, Dubai

04 548 5256

Mon	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun	9:00 AM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Freshness Concerns

One order of samosa chaat and dahi bhalla was reported stale, with an unpleasant smell and both items discarded.

Order Errors

A vegetarian grilled sandwich order was delivered as chicken, an especially serious issue for vegetarian customers.

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The Bottom Line

Samosawala is a small Indian restaurant in Al Karama where the clearest draw is street food: samosa chaat, crisp samosas, pav bhaji and dahi puri all appear repeatedly in customer orders. It also goes beyond snacks, with reviews mentioning chicken tikka masala, garlic naan with paneer masala, veg thali and parathas. The strongest reports describe fresh chaat, balanced and smoky chicken tikka, filling portions and friendly service.

A veg thali review lists paneer sabji, three freshly made rotis, rice, dal, a samosa and gulaab jamun, while another customer praised a hearty veg sandwich served with fries. Ginger tea and chai are also worth keeping in mind, especially if you want a lighter stop. There is useful local convenience here: one visitor found it walkable from behind Lulu Hypermarket, with Gift Village nearby.

Delivery feedback is mixed, however. Some customers received neatly packed samosas and on-time orders, but others reported stale chaat, spoiled curd, a plain lassi instead of mango lassi and a chicken sandwich sent in place of a vegetarian one. Check takeaway orders carefully, and ask for reduced spice in pani puri if needed.