Momo quality
Chicken steam momo are described as juicy and well-seasoned, while buffalo fried momo have a richer flavour.
Subharambha Restaurant
Bur Dubai
Subharambha Restaurant is a Nepalese restaurant in Bur Dubai serving traditional comfort food in a small, welcoming setting. Reviews point especially to its momos and Thakali Khana, with Newari dishes and other familiar Nepali flavours also available for dine-in or takeaway.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
117 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Thakali meals
The Thakali Khana and thalis are praised for satisfying portions and a good variety of flavours.
Nepali variety
The menu includes Newari khaja, typical Nepali dishes and the traditional Nepali dish dido.
Warm service
Several reviews describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, with smooth service and fairly quick food delivery on some visits.
Comfort food
The veg thukpa is described as flavorful and comforting, while another review calls the thukpa hearty and warming.
Reasonable pricing
Reviews describe the restaurant as budget-friendly, with generous portions and reasonable prices for everyday meals.
Clean setting
One regular visitor specifically praised the restaurant’s hygiene, while another found the environment clean and comfortable.
What to Eat at Subharambha 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 Subharambha 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.
These items at Subharambha Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Boef momos Net +1
“A wonderful taste of Nepali cuisine! I tried the Chicken fried rice , boef momos , chicken momos !! Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back !!”
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“A wonderful taste of Nepali cuisine! I tried the Chicken fried rice , boef momos , chicken momos !! Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back !!”June 2026
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Buffalo fried momo Net +1
“The buffalo fried momo had a richer, slightly stronger flavor, which I personally enjoyed.”
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“The buffalo fried momo had a richer, slightly stronger flavor, which I personally enjoyed.”June 2026
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Buffalo momo Net +1
“its my first time here and alavaet the food. i ordered buffalo momo and chicken fried rice (not in the pic). cozy place and good service. will recommend this restaurant”
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“its my first time here and alavaet the food. i ordered buffalo momo and chicken fried rice (not in the pic). cozy place and good service. will recommend this restaurant”February 2025
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Chicken fried rice Net +1
“A wonderful taste of Nepali cuisine! I tried the Chicken fried rice , boef momos , chicken momos !! Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back !!”
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“A wonderful taste of Nepali cuisine! I tried the Chicken fried rice , boef momos , chicken momos !! Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back !!”June 2026
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Chicken momos Net +1
“A wonderful taste of Nepali cuisine! I tried the Chicken fried rice , boef momos , chicken momos !! Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back !!”
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“A wonderful taste of Nepali cuisine! I tried the Chicken fried rice , boef momos , chicken momos !! Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back !!”June 2026
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Chicken steam momo Net +1
“The chicken steam momo were juicy and well-seasoned, definitely a highlight.”
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“The chicken steam momo were juicy and well-seasoned, definitely a highlight.”June 2026
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Chicken thakali set Net +1
“I have tried their Momo chowmein choila combo,chicken thakali set, mutton thakali set.I literally devoured the whole food. The quality, the quantity , the authentic Nepali taste this restaurant serves is so exceptional.”
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“I have tried their Momo chowmein choila combo,chicken thakali set, mutton thakali set.I literally devoured the whole food. The quality, the quantity , the authentic Nepali taste this restaurant serves is so exceptional.”October 2025
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Dido Net +1
““Excellent and delicious food! I especially loved the Nepali national dish, dido. Authentic taste, great presentation, and a wonderful experience overall. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy real Nepali flavors.””
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““Excellent and delicious food! I especially loved the Nepali national dish, dido. Authentic taste, great presentation, and a wonderful experience overall. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy real Nepali flavors.””September 2025
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Momo chowmein choila combo Net +1
“I have tried their Momo chowmein choila combo,chicken thakali set, mutton thakali set.I literally devoured the whole food. The quality, the quantity , the authentic Nepali taste this restaurant serves is so exceptional.”
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“I have tried their Momo chowmein choila combo,chicken thakali set, mutton thakali set.I literally devoured the whole food. The quality, the quantity , the authentic Nepali taste this restaurant serves is so exceptional.”October 2025
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Mutton thakali set Net +1
“I have tried their Momo chowmein choila combo,chicken thakali set, mutton thakali set.I literally devoured the whole food. The quality, the quantity , the authentic Nepali taste this restaurant serves is so exceptional.”
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“I have tried their Momo chowmein choila combo,chicken thakali set, mutton thakali set.I literally devoured the whole food. The quality, the quantity , the authentic Nepali taste this restaurant serves is so exceptional.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (3)
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Newari khaja set Net +1
“I just had the Newari khaja set and momo I ordered from them, and it was an amazing experience. The taste and variety they offer are truly the best I’ve ever had.”
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“I just had the Newari khaja set and momo I ordered from them, and it was an amazing experience. The taste and variety they offer are truly the best I’ve ever had.”April 2026
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Thukpa Net +1
“The thukpa (their noodle soup) is pure comfort in a bowl—warm, hearty, and packed with depth. It’s the kind of dish that hugs you from the inside, especially after a long day.”
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“The thukpa (their noodle soup) is pure comfort in a bowl—warm, hearty, and packed with depth. It’s the kind of dish that hugs you from the inside, especially after a long day.”April 2026
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Veg momos Net +1
“I had veg momos and veg tuppa superb delicious food, Very good service, Welcoming staff & manager. Must visit .”
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“I had veg momos and veg tuppa superb delicious food, Very good service, Welcoming staff & manager. Must visit .”July 2025
What to Avoid (10)
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Chicken lolly pop Net −1
“Please note all Nepali people , I have ordered special chicken lolly pop , can you please see picture , is this chicken lollipop or crow lollipop? Dear seller, please don’t joke with customer . This is insane . You are earning by demotiving customers.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Please note all Nepali people , I have ordered special chicken lolly pop , can you please see picture , is this chicken lollipop or crow lollipop? Dear seller, please don’t joke with customer . This is insane . You are earning by demotiving customers.”August 2025
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Chicken thukpa Net −1
“He took the item and bring it to my home and open it and found its chicken thukpa. Although i decide to eat but when i got first bite i rush to the washroom and wash my mouth . The soup was very very smelly and even the chicken was 40% raw . I have never ever eaten such kind of thukpa before . So disappointed with there food . I will never ever eat from that restaurant again”
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Critical review excerpts
“He took the item and bring it to my home and open it and found its chicken thukpa. Although i decide to eat but when i got first bite i rush to the washroom and wash my mouth . The soup was very very smelly and even the chicken was 40% raw . I have never ever eaten such kind of thukpa before . So disappointed with there food . I will never ever eat from that restaurant again”May 2025
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Gilo chatpate Net −1
“Me : orders gilo chatpate Restaurant : Delivers jhol chatpate Me : Chatpate dherai gilo bhayo ni”
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“Me : orders gilo chatpate Restaurant : Delivers jhol chatpate Me : Chatpate dherai gilo bhayo ni”March 2026
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Gilo chatpatey Net −1
“long time ago i tried their Gilo Chatpatey which was horribe in taste i tried to complain but they convinced me it was supposed to be like that”
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“long time ago i tried their Gilo Chatpatey which was horribe in taste i tried to complain but they convinced me it was supposed to be like that”March 2026
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Jhol chatpate Net −1
“Me : orders gilo chatpate Restaurant : Delivers jhol chatpate Me : Chatpate dherai gilo bhayo ni”
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“Me : orders gilo chatpate Restaurant : Delivers jhol chatpate Me : Chatpate dherai gilo bhayo ni”March 2026
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Keema noodles Net −1
“Keema noodles just noodles and keema only with salt but no flavor and taste still served with that burnt chili oils, which was not even spicy .”
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“Keema noodles just noodles and keema only with salt but no flavor and taste still served with that burnt chili oils, which was not even spicy .”May 2025
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Laphing Net −1
“Went to try laphing after seeing the poster outside the restaurant it was very disappointing 😞 .The price is high but food is not up to the price. Bland laphing with only burnt chili oil compensated with oman chips without taste and flavor.”
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“Went to try laphing after seeing the poster outside the restaurant it was very disappointing 😞 .The price is high but food is not up to the price. Bland laphing with only burnt chili oil compensated with oman chips without taste and flavor.”May 2025
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Masala eggs Net −1
“Restaurant: Delivers masala eggs with tiny bits of egg shells . Me : No problem mistakes happens”
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“Restaurant: Delivers masala eggs with tiny bits of egg shells . Me : No problem mistakes happens”March 2026
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Mutton thali Net −1
“The mutton thali is good but dal already rotten the taste is sour already and the noodles it’s not good taste and it’s feel like there is sand I hope next time it will better cuisine. Thank you for that experience.”
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“The mutton thali is good but dal already rotten the taste is sour already and the noodles it’s not good taste and it’s feel like there is sand I hope next time it will better cuisine. Thank you for that experience.”June 2026
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Thupka Net −1
“My brother recently buy thupka from this restaurant . He ordered veg thukpa . He took the item and bring it to my home and open it and found its chicken thukpa.”
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“My brother recently buy thupka from this restaurant . He ordered veg thukpa . He took the item and bring it to my home and open it and found its chicken thukpa.”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try momos. Momo lovers should consider the chicken steam momo or buffalo fried momo; the review highlights both styles differently.
Choose thali. For a more complete meal, consider a thali: one review specifically notes its variety of flavours and decent portion size.
Allow time. If you are visiting for breakfast or during a busy period, allow extra time because one breakfast order took 30 minutes.
Check takeaway. When ordering takeaway, confirm that a veg order is correctly packed before leaving; one customer received chicken instead of veg thukpa.
Ask about laphing. If laphing is your reason for visiting, check the preparation first: one review found it bland and dominated by burnt chilli oil.
Check payment. Before paying by card, ask whether an additional fee applies, as one customer reported an extra card-payment charge.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Souk
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow orders
Kitchen service can run late: one customer waited over 30 minutes, then learned the order had been given to someone else.
Breakfast issues
A breakfast visit included a 30-minute wait, overcooked food, egg shells and a microwaved sandwich with cooked vegetables.
Order accuracy
A takeaway customer ordered veg thukpa but received chicken thukpa, with the chicken described as partly raw.
Uneven dishes
One review found the laphing bland and the keema noodles lacking flavour, with burnt chilli oil used on both.
Card surcharge
A customer reported an extra charge for card payments and objected to the reception experience.
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The Bottom Line
Subharambha Restaurant is a small Nepalese restaurant in Bur Dubai, and the strongest reason to consider it is its range of familiar, filling dishes. Customers come for momos, Thakali Khana, thukpa and Newari khaja, with several describing the flavours as authentic and reminiscent of home. The chicken steam momo received particular praise for being juicy and well-seasoned, while the thalis are valued for their variety and satisfying portions.
Service is often described as warm, friendly and welcoming, and some reviews mention clean, comfortable surroundings. Prices are repeatedly called reasonable or budget-friendly, making it a practical choice for everyday meals rather than a special-occasion destination. Takeaway is also mentioned positively, including a delivery order that arrived with an appreciated extra add-on.
There are worthwhile cautions. Kitchen timing can be inconsistent: one customer waited more than 30 minutes after an order was mistakenly given to someone else, and a separate breakfast visit involved overcooked food and a microwaved sandwich. A takeaway customer also received chicken thukpa instead of veg and reported partly raw chicken.
If ordering takeaway or less familiar dishes such as laphing, check the order before leaving and ask about preparation. Card users should also confirm whether an extra payment fee applies.