The Bhukkad Cafe - City Centre Deira

Name: The Bhukkad Cafe - City Centre Deira
Address: City Centre Deira 2nd Floor - opposite Food Central, Port Saeed, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142631034

Port Saeed

Modern Indian restaurant Closed 04 263 1034

The Bhukkad Cafe is a modern Indian restaurant in Port Saeed built around nostalgic Indian street food, colourful decor and playful presentation. Reviews point to it for dishes such as vada pav and ginger tea, with a relaxed mall setting for a quick bite or chai.

Reputation Score

3.9

★★★★☆

326 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Street-food range

The menu covers nostalgic Indian street food, including well-reviewed kheema pav and vada pav.

Creative setting

Quirky interiors, painted walls, hanging lunch boxes and playful crockery give the cafe a distinctive Indian-street-food feel.

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What to Eat at The Bhukkad Cafe - City Centre Deira

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

Food 1

Kheema pav Net +2

“Tried the Kheema Pav it was really good”

Honorable mentions (24)

Amadeus puri Net +1

“Another item that I had at The Bhukkad Cafe was their Amadeus Puri. This dish was a delightful surprise, as it was not only visually appealing but also packed with flavors. The Puri was crispy, and the filling was a mix of tangy, spicy, and savory ingredients. Every bite was a burst of flavors that left me craving more.”
Brownie Net +1

“Lastly, the highlight of my meal was the Brownie—a decadent, mouth-watering treat that was perfectly moist and bursting with rich chocolate flavor. The brownie’s gooey texture and slightly crisp top were truly divine, making it a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth.”
Calcutta chicken Net +1

“If u like to try fusion Indian food this is one of the best place to be there, we ordered kheema pav and Calcutta chicken both of the dishes are super yummy.”
Chaat platter Net +1

“Particularly enjoyed the Dal Makhani shots and the Chaat Platter.”
Chicken afghani sandwich Net +1

“I had Dahi Batata Puri and Chicken Afghani Sandwich. The food was delicious and mouthwatering and price was decent.”
Chill chicken pav Net +1

“We tried Vada pav and chill chicken pav - and both were very good.”
Chola puri Net +1

“Star food was chola puri and pani puri”
Chowmein Net +1

“I visited yesterday and ordered crispy chilly paneer and chowmein. Food tasted good. I really liked the paneer.”
Chowmin Net +1

“I visited at Frida city center in Bullard cafe I ordered chowmin it was very delicious and server Royal was very good person”
Crispy chilly paneer Net +1

“I visited yesterday and ordered crispy chilly paneer and chowmein. Food tasted good. I really liked the paneer.”
Dahi batata puri Net +1

“I had Dahi Batata Puri and Chicken Afghani Sandwich. The food was delicious and mouthwatering and price was decent.”
Dal makhani shots Net +1

“Particularly enjoyed the Dal Makhani shots and the Chaat Platter.”
Jaljeera Net +1

“To complement the meal, I indulged in the Jaljeera, a refreshing and tangy drink that elevated the entire experience. The cooling effect of the Jaljeera was simply unmatched, perfectly balancing the richness of the dishes.”
Masala thumbs up Net +1

“Ordered a non vegetarian thali and a excellent Masala Thumbs Up (which i will go back for more) only mumbai people can imagine what i am feeling! Good food,for the price and quality also good 👍. But the Thumbs Up took my breath away!! Was so much more digestible the food afterwards and didn't feel full at all,that's magic of this drink.”
Non vegetarian thali Net +1

“Ordered a non vegetarian thali and a excellent Masala Thumbs Up (which i will go back for more) only mumbai people can imagine what i am feeling! Good food,for the price and quality also good 👍.”
Onion rings Net +1

“'Jhaal muri' here was the closest to the Original one and onion rings were super- duper crispy.”
Spicy chicken Net +1

“I ordered spicy chicken which was good and pasta ( it was extra boiled so it lasted the look of pasta) karak was good also”
Vada pav Net +1

“We tried Vada pav and chill chicken pav - and both were very good.”
Vegetable chowmein Net +1

“Next, I savored the Vegetable Chowmein, a dish that truly showcased the chef’s mastery. The noodles were cooked just right, with a delightful hint of smokiness, tossed with vibrant, crunchy vegetables, and seasoned to perfection. The balanced flavors and generous portions made it an absolute delight.”
Vegetable momos Net +1

“I began my culinary journey with their Vegetable Momos, which were flawlessly steamed to perfection. The momos had a tender, soft texture, and the stuffing was packed with fresh, flavorful vegetables. Each bite was a burst of taste, leaving me craving more.”
Pani puri Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Star food was chola puri and pani puri”
Aam ras puri Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We also tasted aam ras puri and mango coconut cream which was average. ..”
Bombay sandwich Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Bombay Sandwich- the typical chutney sandwich - tasted Average for me.”
Mango coconut cream Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We also tasted aam ras puri and mango coconut cream which was average. ..”

Drinks 5

Karak chai Net +2

“Their Karak Chai is absolutely spot on, well brewed, Maza agaya.”
Chai Net +1

“And they serve one of the best chai in a kettle. Food is equally sumptuous. Highly recommend.”
Ginger tea Net +1

“So we had ginger and cutting tea which were good in taste. in terms of food we had fusion sev pizza which was unique but taste was nothing compared to real pizza.”
Madka tea Net +1

“Hopped in for a quick chai (Madka Tea) and Hot Samosas.. Pot Tea - Quantity was too good, 3 people can have just one tea.”
Cutting chai Net 0

Mixed feedback

“So we had ginger and cutting tea which were good in taste. in terms of food we had fusion sev pizza which was unique but taste was nothing compared to real pizza.”

What to Avoid (13)

Food 10

Batata puri Net −1

“Tried the Batata Puri and chai. Both were overpriced for the quality, and the taste was disappointing.”
Bhel Net −1

“Secondly we ordered a Bhel and Cutting chai. The bhel nor the tea had any good taste. For the price the portion size of the bhel was too low and it was extremely poor in taste. Packet bought ready made bhel tastes much better.”
Bhurji pav Net −1

“Visited this place and tried their pani puri, pav bhaji, and bhurji pav. Unfortunately, the food was quite disappointing. All items tasted stale and felt like they had been pre-cooked long ago and simply reheated before being served. The pani puri stuffing lacked the freshness, and the water didn’t taste authentic. The pav bhaji taste differently, and the bhurji pav had a dry texture with hardly any flavor.”
Bombay bhel Net −1

“However for Bombay bhel need improvement the sweet chatni was spoilt. The chef need to learn the bhel. Don't mind paying the price just need to be worth it.”
Chicken chilly starter Net −1

“We ordered chicken chilly starter and triple schezwan fried rice in main course. We were shocked to see the big huge pieces of chicken in the appetiser and the rice.”
Fusion sev pizza Net −1

“So we had ginger and cutting tea which were good in taste. in terms of food we had fusion sev pizza which was unique but taste was nothing compared to real pizza.”
Naan Net −1

“Quite an average taste of food, They have used the frozen naan not fresh ones, even the tea order was not fresh.”
Nescafe Net −1

“Went in for a cofee and was disappointed to find only Nescafe on offer. Paid AED 24 for something with no flavor. Complete waste of money.”
Triple schezwan fried rice Net −1

“We ordered chicken chilly starter and triple schezwan fried rice in main course. We were shocked to see the big huge pieces of chicken in the appetiser and the rice. Furthermore the gravy with the rice was an utter disaster. It tasted like boiled water mixed with spices.”
Bhature Net −2

“We tried many options including chaats, bhature, sandwiches, momos..but nothing was even close to our expectations.”

Drinks 3

Lassi Net −1

“A 30 aed lassi is outrageous for a casual cafe !! The lassi was normal !! There was no special ingredient !! It was more like a home made lassi !! Boss , this is not a boutique cafe in a hotel . Please have your prices figure”
Masala tea Net −1

“Today has masala tea was not worth it.”
Saffron tea Net −1

“I was little bit disappointed with saffron tea...”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask spice level. Confirm the actual heat before ordering; one reviewer was told a dish was not spicy but found it too hot to eat.

Try chai. If you mainly want a drink and snack, ginger chai or kettle-served chai has stronger review support than the coffee.

Plan the visit

Practical details

City Centre Deira 2nd Floor - opposite Food Central

Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai

04 263 1034

Mon	9:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Tue	9:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Wed	9:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Thu	9:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Fri	9:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Sat	9:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Sun	9:30 AM – 11:45 PM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent food

Food quality varies sharply: some visitors found dishes fresh and tasty, while others described stale chaat, half-done chole and poor sauces.

Uneven service

Service reports range from warm and attentive to slow, inattentive and poorly coordinated.

Customer-reported prices

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

2 dirhams

packing

“I asked to parcel the rest of my food so I was charged extra 2 dirhams for the packing 😅 I liked the experience but I won't go again”

Google review · October 2025

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The Bottom Line

The Bhukkad Cafe is a modern Indian street-food restaurant in Port Saeed, inside City Centre Deira. You can come for familiar Mumbai-style bites with a playful presentation: reviewers mention vada pav, pav bhaji, kheema pav and ginger tea, while the colourful walls, hanging lunch boxes and quirky crockery provide much of the character. It suits a casual snack, mall break or chai stop rather than a formal meal.

The strongest feedback is for chai, creative presentation and selected dishes. Kettle-served tea can be generous enough for three people, and one reviewer particularly enjoyed kheema pav. Vada pav and chilli chicken pav also received positive comments.

Daytime mall parking was reported as easy, and the cafe is on the second floor beside Food Central, with seating inside and in the mall area. Sunday evening live Hindi music has also attracted visitors. Quality and value are less predictable.

Some diners described fresh, well-seasoned food, but others reported stale chaat, half-done chole, oily bhatura and sauces that tasted watery. Prices drew repeated criticism, including for jhalmuri, bread and lassi. Ask about spice levels and clarify whether “cutting chai” means masala-ginger tea or karak before ordering.

Service can be warm, but it has also been slow or inattentive.