The Bhukkad Cafe - Silicon Central

Name: The Bhukkad Cafe - Silicon Central
Address: Shop C-120, 1st Floor Silicon Central Mall - Al Ain - Dubai Rd, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145709139

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Modern Indian restaurant Closed 04 570 9139

The Bhukkad Cafe is a modern Indian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis built around Indian street-food nostalgia. Visitors come for dishes such as Chowpatty Pav Bhaji and desi chai, served in a colourful, Mumbai-inspired setting with playful presentation.

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4.0

★★★★☆

638 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Nostalgic decor

Colourful Mumbai-inspired interiors, vintage props and street-style details give the cafe a distinctive 90s feel.

Pav bhaji

The Chowpatty Pav Bhaji was served piping hot in a tiffin lunch box, adding a fun presentation detail.

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What to Eat at The Bhukkad Cafe - Silicon Central

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

Food 6

Butter chicken Net +3

“I had a great lunch meal of butter chicken with paratha and some momos on the side.”
Chole batture Net +3

“Chole Bhature ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Masala thumbs up Net +3

“For drinks, we ordered masala limca and masala thumsup, it was really good too!”
Afghani chicken sandwich Net +2

“Tried their bread aamlet and Afghani chicken sandwich. Amazing food.”
Kheema pav Net +2

“We ordered: ⁃ Keema Pav (9/10) ⁃ Keema fries (7/10) - Keema Par Eadu (10/10) ⁃ Mithibai sandwich (10/10) ⁃ Masala Chai (8.5/10)”
Vadapav Net +2

“My compliments to the chef for the excellent chicken tikka And vadapav , after that we enjoyed a Very satisfying chai !”

Honorable mentions (41)

Aam panna Net +1

“We also had the aam panna and masala thumbs up, both of which are classics.”
Aam ras Net +1

“1. AAM RAS: Super good just like you have it in Mumbai street 💯 4/5”
Big thali Net +1

“Overall good taste. We tried big thali and Szechuan rice. Big thali would be enough for 2 light eaters.”
Bombaiya chaat Net +1

“We ordered Bombaiya chaat and it cost us 26 dirhams which is steep and quantity was way less as compared to the price. Although the taste was good and ingredients used seemed to be fresh.”
Bread aamlet Net +1

“Tried their bread aamlet and Afghani chicken sandwich. Amazing food.”
Burji pav Net +1

“Ordered Butter chicken, burji pav , Chole Batture , Kheema Pav , Biryani and Blue ocen drink . Everything was amazing accept the biryani something was missing or it was made in hurry. But offcourse rest all the dishes were perfect.”
Cheesy maggie Net +1

“Their masala thumbs up brought back childhood memories while paired with the cheesy Maggie taking you back to your college days.”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“My compliments to the chef for the excellent chicken tikka And vadapav , after that we enjoyed a Very satisfying chai !”
Chowpatty pav bhaji Net +1

“We ordered the Chowpatty Pav Bhaji and it really didn’t disappoint. It came out piping hot, full of flavor and was served in the cutest tiffin lunch box, which made it even better.”
Cinnamon nutella toast Net +1

“I tried their tikka pasta, pani puri shots, pizza bites, mangooo lasssi (YUM) and the cinnamon nutella toast and honest to god every item mentioned was SO SO SO delicious!!”
Daal makhni Net +1

“The flaky warm rotis with the perfectly seasoned daal makhni was truly the highlight of my evening.”
Dai puri Net +1

“A good option for indian food we tried dai puri , pani puri , butter chicken and samoosa we liked them all”
Hae biryani Net +1

“He was hungry and I recommended for him to Hae biryani as he is a rice lover. However I did have few bites because it was irresistibly good. The rice was very flavourful and fragrant with cardamom and spices.”
Hara bhara kebab Net +1

“Food quality can be better. I like their railway curry and hara bhara kebab.”
Ice cream Net +1

“Best ice cream ever go and ask for Mr Tayyab he is very nice”
Kanda phool Net +1

“4. KANDA PHOOL: Crispy and tasty just like how we like it 😋 5/5”
Keema fries Net +1

“We ordered: ⁃ Keema Pav (9/10) ⁃ Keema fries (7/10) - Keema Par Eadu (10/10) ⁃ Mithibai sandwich (10/10) ⁃ Masala Chai (8.5/10)”
Keema par eadu Net +1

“We ordered: ⁃ Keema Pav (9/10) ⁃ Keema fries (7/10) - Keema Par Eadu (10/10) ⁃ Mithibai sandwich (10/10) ⁃ Masala Chai (8.5/10)”
Keema pav bhaji Net +1

“Their tea is amazing and their keema pav bhaji is to rave for.”
Kulfi Net +1

“We didn’t like there rasmalai but kulfi is fine”
Kulfi boba Net +1

“We tried their Kulfi Boba, and it was good. It wasn’t too sweet, but had the perfect amount of sweetness and flavour with a bit of nuts in it.”
Kunafa chocolate pani puri Net +1

“I tried the kunafa chocolate pani puri : it is light, crispy and the chocolate not too sweet.”
Mac n tikka Net +1

“We also tried their Mac n tikka, and sev puri. It was good, but the pricing is a bit expensive for the amount of food that is being served.”
Mango mastani Net +1

“3. MANGO MASTANI: Everyone’s favourite during mango season.. mango shake is a must must try.. 5/5”
Mangooo lasssi Net +1

“I tried their tikka pasta, pani puri shots, pizza bites, mangooo lasssi (YUM) and the cinnamon nutella toast and honest to god every item mentioned was SO SO SO delicious!!”
Masala limca Net +1

“For drinks, we ordered masala limca and masala thumsup, it was really good too!”
Mithibai sandwich Net +1

“We ordered: ⁃ Keema Pav (9/10) ⁃ Keema fries (7/10) - Keema Par Eadu (10/10) ⁃ Mithibai sandwich (10/10) ⁃ Masala Chai (8.5/10)”
Mutton burger Net +1

“Got the mutton burger was good too but not extraordinary.”
Oreo chocolate bread Net +1

“Food was good too, we loved the pakoras and chai , shakshoka Indian style with bun, omelet bread, chole Bhatia and my 8 year old loved oreo chocolate bread.....”
Pakoras Net +1

“Food was good too, we loved the pakoras and chai , shakshoka Indian style with bun, omelet bread, chole Bhatia and my 8 year old loved oreo chocolate bread.....”
Pani puri shots Net +1

“I tried their tikka pasta, pani puri shots, pizza bites, mangooo lasssi (YUM) and the cinnamon nutella toast and honest to god every item mentioned was SO SO SO delicious!!”
Pizza bites Net +1

“I tried their tikka pasta, pani puri shots, pizza bites, mangooo lasssi (YUM) and the cinnamon nutella toast and honest to god every item mentioned was SO SO SO delicious!!”
Pizza maggi Net +1

“You should try their pizza maggi! I crave it from time to time, so good!!”
Railway curry Net +1

“Food quality can be better. I like their railway curry and hara bhara kebab.”
Rangeela pani puri Net +1

“Must try is their Rangeela pani puri. It comes with 6 different flavours of pani 😍”
Rice with chicken Net +1

“And the rice with chicken tasted good but the quantity was very less for the price!”
Sev puri Net +1

“We also tried their Mac n tikka, and sev puri. It was good, but the pricing is a bit expensive for the amount of food that is being served.”
Shikanji Net +1

“Drinks we got shikanji which was nice but the kesar badaam milk was not to my expectation.”
Szechuan rice Net +1

“Overall good taste. We tried big thali and Szechuan rice. Big thali would be enough for 2 light eaters.”
Tikka pasta Net +1

“I tried their tikka pasta, pani puri shots, pizza bites, mangooo lasssi (YUM) and the cinnamon nutella toast and honest to god every item mentioned was SO SO SO delicious!!”
Samosas Net 0

Mixed feedback

“A good option for indian food we tried dai puri , pani puri , butter chicken and samoosa we liked them all”

Drinks 1

Masala chai Net +2

“I must say that the Masala chai is delicious but we were not impressed with the rest of the items: One of the dishes had a HAIR inside ! N it was not ours.”

Honorable mentions (8)

Aam fuljari soda Net +1

“2. AAM FULJARI SODA: You usually get these sodas in the street of India.. they have got the same taste to Dubai🥤 3/5”
Adhrak chai Net +1

“Also their cutting chai and adhrak chai was very refreshing to relax and have them there.”
Blue ocen drink Net +1

“Ordered Butter chicken, burji pav , Chole Batture , Kheema Pav , Biryani and Blue ocen drink . Everything was amazing accept the biryani something was missing or it was made in hurry. But offcourse rest all the dishes were perfect.”
Combo tea Net +1

“Great place to have Indian tea with your family and friends. Each and every flavor is so distinct and good. Price are reasonable. Combo tea we ordered is enough for 4 to 6 people.”
Cutting chai Net +1

“Also their cutting chai and adhrak chai was very refreshing to relax and have them there.”
Ginger tea Net +1

“Fantastic ambience with average service and above average food quality. I have been here several times with friends as well as with family. My kids enjoyed being here because of the ambience and I like ginger tea but the samosa is not as great as other competitors offer in the same vicinity.”
Indian masala tea Net +1

“Indian Masala Tea was good. Atmosphere theme is based on old style typical Indian streets.”
Karak tea Net +1

“Karak tea is good.”

What to Avoid (10)

Food 10

Bhel puri Net −1

“I had just the bhel puri and some tea.Yhe bhel puri was not as good as the presentation and the Ambli sauce was sour as it lacked gor in it to balance out the sourness.”
Chicken burger Net −1

“The chicken burger was more of a stew than a patty.”
Corn cup Net −1

“The corn cup was super salty n uneatable.”
Dahi puri Net −1

“Then we also got paani puri & dahi puri. For me, the puris did not sell the experience. Need the original puri for Chaat not ready made/ processed puris.”
Grill chicken sandwich Net −1

“Food is presented well, but tastes average and expensive for what they serve. Grill chicken sandwich was more or less like minced chicken sandwich”
Haleem Net −1

“The haleem was sweet with cream never had one in life.”
Kesar badaam milk Net −1

“Drinks we got shikanji which was nice but the kesar badaam milk was not to my expectation. Was hoping for something more creamy.”
Maska bun Net −1

“Maska bun was too much buttery and very sweet.”
Rasmalai Net −1

“We didn’t like there rasmalai but kulfi is fine”
Pani puri Net −2

“I ordered pani puri, it was expensive for a small plate, and taste was not as per expectation. For the price paid, it needs to be more flavorful”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try chai. Pair a street-food order with ginger or masala chai; the table-poured service helps keep it hot.

Skip Iftar. If you want variety, avoid the AED 70 Iftar package: one reviewer said dishes were served individually rather than buffet-style.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Shop C-120, 1st Floor Silicon Central Mall - Al Ain - Dubai Rd

Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai

04 570 9139

Mon	10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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High pricing

Several diners felt portions did not justify the prices, including AED 26 for a small pani puri plate.

Slow service

Waits can stretch when the cafe is busy; one family expected 10 minutes for takeaway and waited 45.

Customer-reported prices

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

20 dirhams

2 Samosas

“20 dirhams for 2 Samosas, that's unbelievable”

Google review · November 2025

AED 70 per person

Iftar package

“I would recommend avoiding the Iftar package priced at AED 70 per person”

Google review · March 2026

3dhs

Packaging for 2 takeaway dishes

“what was shocking was they charged me additional 3dhs for packaging for 2 takeaway dishes of 48 dirhams each”

Google review · March 2026

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The Bottom Line

The Bhukkad Cafe in Dubai Silicon Oasis is a modern Indian restaurant centred on street-food nostalgia, especially Mumbai-style flavours and playful presentation. You can order Chowpatty Pav Bhaji in a tiffin box, try Dal Makhni shots with flaky rotis, or settle in for ginger and masala chai poured at the table. Its colourful, prop-filled interior is a major part of the experience and suits casual family meals, catch-ups and photos.

The food is not uniformly reviewed. Chole Bhature, pav bhaji, keema dishes, vada pav and some desi-Chinese items have received strong praise, while other diners found the pani puri expensive and under-flavoured, chicken dry, or dishes average for the price. Portion-to-price value is the most consistent complaint: examples include AED 26 for eight pani puris, AED 20 for two samosas and an AED 70 Iftar package that one diner felt was not a true self-service buffet.

Service can be warm and attentive, but busy periods have brought long waits, including a 45-minute takeaway delay. Music has also been described as very loud. If you visit, check current offers and prices first, and consider going off-peak.

A family review also reported an ant in takeaway pasta, so food-handling concerns should not be ignored.