Regional variety
The menu spans Gujarati, Punjabi, North Indian and street-food favourites, giving vegetarians plenty of distinct choices.
Swades Vegetarian Restaurant Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Swades is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis with a broad regional menu. Reviews point especially to its Punjabi thali, vada pav and breakfast plates, while the open-air dining area can feel pleasant in the evening with background music.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
163 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Punjabi thali
The Punjabi thali is repeatedly recommended, with one reviewer praising its taste and generous selection.
Vada pav
The vada pav earns specific praise for its crispy vada, soft toasted pav, chutneys and balanced spices.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast includes options such as kanda poha, puri bhaji and several types of paratha.
Large portions
Several reviews describe the portions as substantial, including the Chinese platter and thali meals.
Evening atmosphere
The outdoor dining area is described as having good evening vibes with background music.
Parking
Paid RTA parking is available, which is useful when visiting the Dubai Silicon Oasis branch.
What to Eat at Swades Vegetarian Restaurant Dubai Silicon Oasis 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 Swades Vegetarian Restaurant Dubai Silicon Oasis, 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 Swades Vegetarian Restaurant Dubai Silicon Oasis, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Punjabi thali Net +3
“We have order Punjabi thali that’s super and awesome taste”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We have order Punjabi thali that’s super and awesome taste”December 2025
“Excillent food ,service are good ,management are very poliet nature . Ajeet and veera good job .i like all gujrati food and special punjabi thali is my most fav♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️”December 2025
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Chinese platter Net +2
“They have one Chinese platter with rice Manchurian and noodles quantity was very good.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They have one Chinese platter with rice Manchurian and noodles quantity was very good.”August 2026
“Taste and quantity was very good. Punjabi thali and Chinese platter is recommended Service is good and fast Only outside seating arrangement available which in hot weather is not comfortable. Price of Chinese platter was very high 40 aed whereas for thali with more items and quantity was only 28.”March 2026
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Samosa Net +2
“1. Samosa (chutney + sauce is awesome)”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“1. Samosa (chutney + sauce is awesome)”February 2025
“Budget indian snacks...vada pav, samosa and thepla is good.”June 2026
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Vada pav Net +2
“Their vada pav is an absolute game-changer. As a fan of authentic street food, I was blown away by the flavors and textures. The vada was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, served in a soft, lightly toasted pav. The chutneys and spices added just the right amount of zing.”
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Review excerpts
“Their vada pav is an absolute game-changer. As a fan of authentic street food, I was blown away by the flavors and textures. The vada was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, served in a soft, lightly toasted pav. The chutneys and spices added just the right amount of zing.”March 2025
“Budget indian snacks...vada pav, samosa and thepla is good.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (11)
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Chaas/buttermilk Net +1
“2. Chaas/Buttermilk”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“2. Chaas/Buttermilk”February 2025
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Dal tadka Net +1
“We had lunch and dinner at Swadesh Restuarant many times but Swadesh Dubai silicon Oasis food quality is awesome...Chef special Dal Tadka and Paneer Amritsari must try item.... Recommended for family and friends with outdoor sitting arrangement 🙂😀😀”
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Review excerpts
“We had lunch and dinner at Swadesh Restuarant many times but Swadesh Dubai silicon Oasis food quality is awesome...Chef special Dal Tadka and Paneer Amritsari must try item.... Recommended for family and friends with outdoor sitting arrangement 🙂😀😀”January 2026
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Gulab jamun Net +1
“3. Gulab Jamun”
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Review excerpts
“3. Gulab Jamun”February 2025
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Khaman dhokla Net +1
“We have done with kanda poha which is best quality and also khaman dhokla in dining.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We have done with kanda poha which is best quality and also khaman dhokla in dining.”December 2025
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Khandvi Net +1
“Food : didn't like at all... We ordered Khaman, khandvi, dosa, pavbhaji and chole bhature.. Bhature filled with oil, chole they just given from thali menu liquid one not tasty . Khaman were like they dipped in sugar serum. Dosa and pavbhaji ware also not good at all. Only khandvi was fine.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food : didn't like at all... We ordered Khaman, khandvi, dosa, pavbhaji and chole bhature.. Bhature filled with oil, chole they just given from thali menu liquid one not tasty . Khaman were like they dipped in sugar serum. Dosa and pavbhaji ware also not good at all. Only khandvi was fine.”March 2026
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Paneer amritsari Net +1
“We had lunch and dinner at Swadesh Restuarant many times but Swadesh Dubai silicon Oasis food quality is awesome...Chef special Dal Tadka and Paneer Amritsari must try item.... Recommended for family and friends with outdoor sitting arrangement 🙂😀😀”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had lunch and dinner at Swadesh Restuarant many times but Swadesh Dubai silicon Oasis food quality is awesome...Chef special Dal Tadka and Paneer Amritsari must try item.... Recommended for family and friends with outdoor sitting arrangement 🙂😀😀”January 2026
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Paneer veg cheese sandwich Net +1
“We have order paneer veg cheese sandwich taste was awesome.”
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Review excerpts
“We have order paneer veg cheese sandwich taste was awesome.”August 2026
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Poori combo Net +1
“4. Poori combo”
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Review excerpts
“4. Poori combo”February 2025
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Sev khamani Net +1
“The sev khamani was good! Appreciate it!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The sev khamani was good! Appreciate it!”April 2025
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Thepla Net +1
“Budget indian snacks...vada pav, samosa and thepla is good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Budget indian snacks...vada pav, samosa and thepla is good.”June 2026
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Vada Net +1
“The vada was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, served in a soft, lightly toasted pav.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The vada was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, served in a soft, lightly toasted pav.”March 2025
Drinks 1
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Chai Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Rajlal makes the best tea and we miss him in this branch.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Rajlal makes the best tea and we miss him in this branch.”January 2026
What to Avoid (12)
Food 12
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Pav bhaji Net −1
“Ordered pav bhaji , bhaji was like water , chai was way sweeter taste like some AURVEDIC medicine , place looks good but food taste honestly not good”
Positive 1Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered pav bhaji , bhaji was like water , chai was way sweeter taste like some AURVEDIC medicine , place looks good but food taste honestly not good”March 2026
“Food : didn't like at all... We ordered Khaman, khandvi, dosa, pavbhaji and chole bhature.. Bhature filled with oil, chole they just given from thali menu liquid one not tasty . Khaman were like they dipped in sugar serum. Dosa and pavbhaji ware also not good at all. Only khandvi was fine.”March 2026
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Chole bhature Net −1
“Food : didn't like at all... We ordered Khaman, khandvi, dosa, pavbhaji and chole bhature.. Bhature filled with oil, chole they just given from thali menu liquid one not tasty . Khaman were like they dipped in sugar serum. Dosa and pavbhaji ware also not good at all. Only khandvi was fine.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food : didn't like at all... We ordered Khaman, khandvi, dosa, pavbhaji and chole bhature.. Bhature filled with oil, chole they just given from thali menu liquid one not tasty . Khaman were like they dipped in sugar serum. Dosa and pavbhaji ware also not good at all. Only khandvi was fine.”March 2026
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Dosa Net −1
“Food : didn't like at all... We ordered Khaman, khandvi, dosa, pavbhaji and chole bhature.. Bhature filled with oil, chole they just given from thali menu liquid one not tasty . Khaman were like they dipped in sugar serum. Dosa and pavbhaji ware also not good at all. Only khandvi was fine.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food : didn't like at all... We ordered Khaman, khandvi, dosa, pavbhaji and chole bhature.. Bhature filled with oil, chole they just given from thali menu liquid one not tasty . Khaman were like they dipped in sugar serum. Dosa and pavbhaji ware also not good at all. Only khandvi was fine.”March 2026
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Grilled sandwich Net −1
“Ordered a grilled sandwich specifying no chat masala. Got a cold sandwich! When complained they microwaved it killing its crispy feature. Then replaced with another which was laden with chat masala. Did not know how to face my complaint. Did not expect this from Jagdeeshbhai's resturant. Have been visiting his karama places since decades. Pity the quality control of the dso unit is so poor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered a grilled sandwich specifying no chat masala. Got a cold sandwich! When complained they microwaved it killing its crispy feature. Then replaced with another which was laden with chat masala. Did not know how to face my complaint. Did not expect this from Jagdeeshbhai's resturant. Have been visiting his karama places since decades. Pity the quality control of the dso unit is so poor.”July 2026
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Gujarati kadhi khichdi Net −1
“Ordered something as basic as “gujarati kadhi khichdi” which is very difficult to get wrong, but these people served punjabi kafhi without pakodas, and there’s no gujju here so I can’t even explain how this is not gujarati kadhi, really disappointed 🥲”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered something as basic as “gujarati kadhi khichdi” which is very difficult to get wrong, but these people served punjabi kafhi without pakodas, and there’s no gujju here so I can’t even explain how this is not gujarati kadhi, really disappointed 🥲”April 2025
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Gujurati chapati Net −1
“Asked for gujurati chapati however they always end up giving chapati like papad. We are paying you not eating for free the quality of food you are giving is pathetic”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Asked for gujurati chapati however they always end up giving chapati like papad. We are paying you not eating for free the quality of food you are giving is pathetic”February 2026
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Khaman Net −1
“Food : didn't like at all... We ordered Khaman, khandvi, dosa, pavbhaji and chole bhature.. Bhature filled with oil, chole they just given from thali menu liquid one not tasty . Khaman were like they dipped in sugar serum. Dosa and pavbhaji ware also not good at all. Only khandvi was fine.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food : didn't like at all... We ordered Khaman, khandvi, dosa, pavbhaji and chole bhature.. Bhature filled with oil, chole they just given from thali menu liquid one not tasty . Khaman were like they dipped in sugar serum. Dosa and pavbhaji ware also not good at all. Only khandvi was fine.”March 2026
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Masala dosa Net −1
“Ordered Masala and Cheese Dosa and Aalu Paratha from here. What they served is crap. Wasted my mood to eat dosa and money. The sambar was spoil. Who serves green watery chutney with dosa? Thw white chutney had bubbles and tasted awful (just coconut grinded in water) masala felt like leftover aalu matar sabzi.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Masala and Cheese Dosa and Aalu Paratha from here. What they served is crap. Wasted my mood to eat dosa and money. The sambar was spoil. Who serves green watery chutney with dosa? Thw white chutney had bubbles and tasted awful (just coconut grinded in water) masala felt like leftover aalu matar sabzi.”July 2025
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Pani puri Net −1
“Not a good restaurant they don’t serve proper North Indian dishes, they just serve as they want to serve no taste nothing can have Pani puri , team is not North Indian just based on the name of they North Indian food they earn . Will not recommend to visit”
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Critical review excerpts
“Not a good restaurant they don’t serve proper North Indian dishes, they just serve as they want to serve no taste nothing can have Pani puri , team is not North Indian just based on the name of they North Indian food they earn . Will not recommend to visit”February 2026
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Poha Net −1
“Ordered breakfast however Poha came with stone inside food.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered breakfast however Poha came with stone inside food.”October 2025
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Poori bhaji Net −1
“And Poori bhaji..bhaji not really good at all.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“And Poori bhaji..bhaji not really good at all.”October 2025
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Punjabi kafhi Net −1
“Ordered something as basic as “gujarati kadhi khichdi” which is very difficult to get wrong, but these people served punjabi kafhi without pakodas, and there’s no gujju here so I can’t even explain how this is not gujarati kadhi, really disappointed 🥲”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered something as basic as “gujarati kadhi khichdi” which is very difficult to get wrong, but these people served punjabi kafhi without pakodas, and there’s no gujju here so I can’t even explain how this is not gujarati kadhi, really disappointed 🥲”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose evenings. If you want the outdoor setting at its most comfortable, try an evening visit when reviews mention background music and better vibes.
Ask clearly. Repeat special requests when ordering: one grilled-sandwich customer received chat masala despite specifying none.
Use parking. Paid RTA parking is available near the branch, so driving visitors should factor that option into their plans.
Try thali. For a filling order, consider a thali: one review compared its larger quantity favourably with the Chinese platter.
Check promotions. Verify payment promotions at the counter before settling the bill, as one customer reported staff were unaware of a Zomato Gold offer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
499W+P63 Backside of Souq Extra Mall - Damascus Street
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| 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 – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Outdoor seating
The branch has only outdoor seating, making meals uncomfortable during Dubai’s hot, humid weather.
Inconsistent quality
Food feedback is mixed: some reviews praise it, while others report spoiled, undercooked or poorly prepared dishes.
Slow greeting
One customer waited more than 15 minutes for a menu despite an empty seating area.
Order accuracy
A catering order reportedly substituted Bundi ladoo for Motichoor ladoo without informing the customer.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 aed
Chinese platter
“Price of Chinese platter was very high 40 aed whereas for thali with more items and quantity was only 28”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Swades is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis with enough range to suit different cravings. Customers come for street-food staples such as vada pav and samosa, fuller meals including Punjabi thali, and breakfast plates such as kanda poha. The vada pav received an unusually detailed compliment for its crispy vada, soft toasted pav, chutneys and spices.
Portions are often described as generous, and the Chinese platter with rice, Manchurian and noodles was specifically praised for its quantity. Thalis also appear to be a useful value choice, with one review comparing a 28-priced thali favourably with a 40 AED Chinese platter. Gujarati food is another draw, although the preparation is not consistently convincing: one customer found the Gujarati kadhi khichdi was actually Punjabi kadhi.
The setting is entirely outdoors, so the weather matters. Reviews describe pleasant evening vibes with background music, but hot and humid conditions make daytime or summer dining less comfortable. Paid RTA parking is available.
Service feedback ranges from fast and attentive to a 15-minute wait for a menu, and several reviews mention order or quality-control problems. Check special requests, regional dishes and any payment promotion before accepting the order or paying.