Swades Vegetarian Restaurant (Karama)

Name: Swades Vegetarian Restaurant (Karama)
Address: 12 B St - 18 Sheikh Hamdan G5 - Dubai 25.247679, 55.305281 SWADES VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT Sheikh Hamdan G5 - 247679 55.305281, Dubai 25, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971543188903

Dubai 25

Indian restaurant Open now 0 543 188 903

Swades is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant in Dubai 25, known for Gujarati-style food, thalis and Mumbai street snacks. Reviews point especially to the Vada Pav, freshly made pav, jalebi fafda and homely thali meals, with sweets and packaged snacks available to take home.

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4.0

★★★★☆

1,632 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Gujarati Thalis

Several reviews praise the Gujarati thali range for authentic, homely flavours and generous portions.

Fasting Meals

Upvas and other fasting dishes, including sabudana kichdi and sabudana vada, give diners useful meat-free choices beyond standard thalis.

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What to Eat at Swades Vegetarian Restaurant (Karama)

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Swades Vegetarian Restaurant (Karama), 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

Jalebi Net +4

“Everything is yum connects you back to India. My Fav Jalebi & Curd.”
Khandvi Net +3

“Also, tried their Khandvi - they were good but Khandvi was bit sour due to curd used in it I believe.”
Pav bhaji Net +2

“Pav bhaji - Pav is freshly prepared at the restaurant. Taste is awesome.”
Poori sabzi Net +2

“Good vegetarian Indian food.... the poori sabzi was delicious”

Honorable mentions (44)

Dal makhani Net +1

“We ordered vegetarian curries like green mix veg, paneer and dal makhni, jeera rice along with naans and Tawa roti. They gave us complimentary salad. We enjoyed the food and quality was good too.”
Aam ras Net +1

“Had aam Ras today omg 😲😲 it was so amazing couldn't get enough... best aam Ras I ever had”
Aloo paratha Net +1

“The menu was so vast that we ended up trying the thali, shrikhand puri combo, aloo paratha, dahi puri chaat , khandvi & some dry snacks like banana chips, gathiya etc ( the snacks were complimentary). From each variety in thali to Chaats & dry snacks everything was a hit.”
Amul cheese pav bhaji Net +1

“We loved their Amul cheese pav bhaji, Onion uttapa, chilli paneer and onion kulcha with punjabi choole, and we liked the taste and the quantity too.”
Banana chips Net +1

“The menu was so vast that we ended up trying the thali, shrikhand puri combo, aloo paratha, dahi puri chaat , khandvi & some dry snacks like banana chips, gathiya etc ( the snacks were complimentary). From each variety in thali to Chaats & dry snacks everything was a hit.”
Bombay kadak pav Net +1

“While their Thalis are famous, the real "street cred" comes from their snack menu—specifically the Vada Pav and the Bombay Kadak Pav.”
Cabbage subzi Net +1

“The thali was delicious. They were not stingy with the butter that was on the rotis. The dal makhani was so flavourful as was the paneer. The cabbage subzi was beautifully prepared.”
Chilli paneer Net +1

“We loved their Amul cheese pav bhaji, Onion uttapa, chilli paneer and onion kulcha with punjabi choole, and we liked the taste and the quantity too.”
Chole bhature Net +1

“Good food ordered chole bhature was good 5/5 mumbai cheese sandwich 5/5 menu vada 3/5 too oily sambar was okay”
Dabeli Net +1

“Had khaman dhokla, ragda pattice, dabeli, unlimited thali and masala tea. Food does taste good and prices are very affordable.”
Dahi bhalla Net +1

“Dahi Bhalla was perfectly balanced with tamarind and green chutney along with beetroot.”
Dahi puri chaat Net +1

“The menu was so vast that we ended up trying the thali, shrikhand puri combo, aloo paratha, dahi puri chaat , khandvi & some dry snacks like banana chips, gathiya etc ( the snacks were complimentary). From each variety in thali to Chaats & dry snacks everything was a hit.”
Desert gulab jamun Net +1

“We had a jain thaali menu, and name any item from paneer, kadi pakoda to the desert gulab jamun, everything was delicious and tasted just like home, and top of it the soft chapatis, which were still soft after hours of their delivery.”
Fasting meal Net +1

“The fasting meal was perfect. Sabudhana kichdi, sabudhana vada...all delicious.”
Gathiya Net +1

“The menu was so vast that we ended up trying the thali, shrikhand puri combo, aloo paratha, dahi puri chaat , khandvi & some dry snacks like banana chips, gathiya etc ( the snacks were complimentary). From each variety in thali to Chaats & dry snacks everything was a hit.”
Green mix veg Net +1

“We ordered vegetarian curries like green mix veg, paneer and dal makhni, jeera rice along with naans and Tawa roti. They gave us complimentary salad. We enjoyed the food and quality was good too.”
Jain thaali Net +1

“We had a jain thaali menu, and name any item from paneer, kadi pakoda to the desert gulab jamun, everything was delicious and tasted just like home, and top of it the soft chapatis, which were still soft after hours of their delivery.”
Jalebi fafda Net +1

“Craving for some authentic Jalebi fafda served with besan kadi? Your search ends here at Swades Vegetarian restaurant.”
Jalebi fafda set Net +1

“Tried their Jalebi fafda set, the jalebi was crispy and delicious too!!!”
Jeera rice Net +1

“We ordered vegetarian curries like green mix veg, paneer and dal makhni, jeera rice along with naans and Tawa roti. They gave us complimentary salad. We enjoyed the food and quality was good too.”
Kadi pakoda Net +1

“We had a jain thaali menu, and name any item from paneer, kadi pakoda to the desert gulab jamun, everything was delicious and tasted just like home, and top of it the soft chapatis, which were still soft after hours of their delivery.”
Kaju katli Net +1

“Afew sweets like Jalebi and Kaju Katli is good here.”
Khaman dhokla Net +1

“Had khaman dhokla, ragda pattice, dabeli, unlimited thali and masala tea. Food does taste good and prices are very affordable.”
Malai paneer Net +1

“If my cook is happy with your Malai paneer, then trust me Swades is at a different level.”
Methi thepla Net +1

“Jul-2024 Update: Tried their Methi Thepla. They were tasty but hard. (turning to a methi Khakra just after one hour)”
Mothichoreluddu Net +1

“Their mothichoreluddu is one of the best laddus available in the town.”
Mumbai cheese sandwich Net +1

“Good food ordered chole bhature was good 5/5 mumbai cheese sandwich 5/5 menu vada 3/5 too oily sambar was okay”
North indian thali Net +1

“Had north indian thali here super authentic tasty food with unlimited quantity..”
Onion kulcha with punjabi choole Net +1

“We loved their Amul cheese pav bhaji, Onion uttapa, chilli paneer and onion kulcha with punjabi choole, and we liked the taste and the quantity too.”
Onion uttapa Net +1

“We loved their Amul cheese pav bhaji, Onion uttapa, chilli paneer and onion kulcha with punjabi choole, and we liked the taste and the quantity too.”
Paav Net +1

“Stopped by swades restaurant for a sweet and savory treat. They make their own delicious sandwich bread and paav, which we've been enjoying for years. We picked up some ready-made kulcha for a quick and easy meal. At only 5 AED per pack, it's a great option to heat up on the tawa at home.”
Pakoda Net +1

“We also had Vadapav and Pakoda. Vadapav (hot) and pakoda were good.”
Poorj and sabji combo Net +1

“Then comes the food I ordered, poorj and sabji combo. The food was decent for the price. There is always space to improve but no complaints there.”
Ragda pattice Net +1

“Had khaman dhokla, ragda pattice, dabeli, unlimited thali and masala tea. Food does taste good and prices are very affordable.”
Rajbhog Net +1

“try yummilcious 😋😋and mouthwatering Rajbhog and Sevpuri along with hot refreshing milk tea...loved the ambience and place 👍👍 .”
Rajma chawal Net +1

“The food is very tasty specially I like there Rajma chawal, they have snacks counter as well u can get most of the Indian sweets here.”
Sabudhana kichdi Net +1

“The fasting meal was perfect. Sabudhana kichdi, sabudhana vada...all delicious.”
Sabudhana vada Net +1

“The fasting meal was perfect. Sabudhana kichdi, sabudhana vada...all delicious.”
Sandwich bread Net +1

“Stopped by swades restaurant for a sweet and savory treat. They make their own delicious sandwich bread and paav, which we've been enjoying for years. We picked up some ready-made kulcha for a quick and easy meal. At only 5 AED per pack, it's a great option to heat up on the tawa at home.”
Sev batata dahi puri Net +1

“I ordered home delivery. Dry fruit srikhand, sev batata dahi puri, Gobi Manchurian, garlic cheese naan and paneer makhani.”
Sevpuri Net +1

“try yummilcious 😋😋and mouthwatering Rajbhog and Sevpuri along with hot refreshing milk tea...loved the ambience and place 👍👍 .”
Shrikhand puri combo Net +1

“The menu was so vast that we ended up trying the thali, shrikhand puri combo, aloo paratha, dahi puri chaat , khandvi & some dry snacks like banana chips, gathiya etc ( the snacks were complimentary). From each variety in thali to Chaats & dry snacks everything was a hit.”
Tawa roti Net +1

“We ordered vegetarian curries like green mix veg, paneer and dal makhni, jeera rice along with naans and Tawa roti. They gave us complimentary salad. We enjoyed the food and quality was good too.”
Unlimited thali Net +1

“Had khaman dhokla, ragda pattice, dabeli, unlimited thali and masala tea. Food does taste good and prices are very affordable.”

Drinks 5

Hot masala tea Net +1

“Sudden craving of hot masala tea with vada Pav? Then this place is for you . We were shopping and were dead tired. Needed hot cuppa masala tea but with proper indian taste. Found this gem and we are so glad we did We had tea with vada pav(spicy, tangy and very flavorful)”
Masala tea Net +1

“Had khaman dhokla, ragda pattice, dabeli, unlimited thali and masala tea. Food does taste good and prices are very affordable.”
Milk tea Net +1

“try yummilcious 😋😋and mouthwatering Rajbhog and Sevpuri along with hot refreshing milk tea...loved the ambience and place 👍👍 .”
Fresh lime soda Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Fresh lime soda and Fresh milk karak tea were average in taste.”
Fresh milk karak tea Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Fresh lime soda and Fresh milk karak tea were average in taste.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Potatoe bhaji Net −1

“I only wish the potatoe bhaji was dry and not wet when they deliver as it’s not what’s shown on the Careem app.”
Rajma combo Net −1

“Rajma Combo was also average as the rajma was hard to chew and digest.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Snacks. Start with Vada Pav or Bombay Kadak Pav if you want Mumbai-style street food rather than a full thali.

Buy Bakery. Pick up the house-made pav or packaged kulcha for home; one review reports kulcha at 5 AED per pack.

Plan the visit

Practical details

12 B St - 18 Sheikh Hamdan G5 - Dubai 25.247679, 55.305281 SWADES VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT Sheikh Hamdan G5 - 247679 55.305281

Al Karama - Dubai 25, Dubai

0 543 188 903

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

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Common Concerns

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Service Gaps

Several recent reviews report inattentive or rude new waitstaff, particularly during afternoon shifts.

Delivery Follow-up

One Upvas Thali order had spoiled potato sabji, and the promised replacement did not arrive after more than an hour.

Customer-reported prices

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

24 aed

Thali

“and one Thali is for 24 aed”

Google review · May 2019

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The Bottom Line

Swades is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant in Dubai 25 where you can sit down for Gujarati, Punjabi or fasting thalis, order Mumbai-style snacks, or pick up sweets and bakery items. The strongest review pattern is around Gujarati food, Vada Pav, jalebi fafda and fresh pav. The house-made buns are repeatedly mentioned, and one reviewer called them soft and fluffy.

Thalis can be substantial: a Punjabi Thali review described generous portions, buttery rotis, dal makhani and paneer, while a Jain catering order praised chapatis that stayed soft for hours after delivery. The fasting menu includes sabudana kichdi and sabudana vada. The snack and sweets counter is useful for take-home purchases, including packaged kulcha, khakra and Indian sweets.

The setting is generally described as simple, clean and family-friendly, with indoor and outdoor seating. Prices are sometimes called affordable, though another diner found the restaurant costly; a review specifically mentions kulcha at 5 AED per pack and a thali at 24 AED. Service is not completely consistent.

Some diners report warm, attentive staff, while several recent reviews describe poor attention from new afternoon-shift waiters. Weekend parking may also be awkward despite RTA parking nearby.