Nepali dishes
Reviews highlight authentic Nepali food, including soft chicken momo, thukpa, fried momos and chicken timur.
The Bodhi Lounge
Bur Dubai
The Bodhi Lounge is a Bur Dubai bar and restaurant serving Nepali, Indian, Chinese, Thai and Arabic cuisine. Reviews make it especially appealing for authentic Nepali dishes such as momos and thukpa, alongside live singing, shisha and a relaxed lounge atmosphere for evenings with friends or family.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
399 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live music
Live singing and music add entertainment to the meal, making the lounge suitable for a longer evening out.
Warm service
Multiple reviews describe attentive, welcoming service, including quick serving and staff who regularly check whether guests need anything.
Outdoor area
The outdoor seating is mentioned as a useful winter option, adding another way to enjoy the lounge.
Shisha service
A reviewer praised the unusual care taken when reviving shisha, rather than simply changing the coals.
Kid-friendly changes
The kitchen accommodated alterations for children, which is useful when visiting as a family.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check prices. Before ordering, confirm the current menu price for Mutton Thakali and how water is billed, as one guest reported a discrepancy.
Specify spice. If you want real heat, repeat the spice preference when ordering and check the dish when it arrives; one spicy request was missed.
Try outdoors. For a cooler-season visit, ask about the outdoor area, which a reviewer found pleasant in winter.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Located at Arabiancourt Yard Hotel & Spa, 1st Flooor Burdubai, Al Fahidi Street - Al Seef St - opposite Old Dubai Museum
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Mutton matka
A recent review singled out the Mutton matka for its flavour and described it as a new dish.
Mustang potato
Mustang potato was described as a distinctive dish not commonly found at other restaurants.
Common Concerns
Price mismatch
One guest was charged AED 45.25 for Mutton Thakali and a small water bottle, despite seeing AED 28 listed for Mutton Thakali on the official menu.
Mild chatpate
A guest specifically requested spicy Gilo Chatpate but received a dish described as neither spicy nor flavorful.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Aed 28
Mutton Thakali
“But Later to my surprise i found out that Menu uploaded in the Official Google page of The Bodhi Lounge for Mutton Thakali is Aed 28😁”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
The Bodhi Lounge is a Bur Dubai bar and restaurant where the strongest draw is Nepali food in a lounge setting. You can order dishes such as chicken momo, fried momos, thukpa and chicken timur, while the wider menu also covers Indian, Chinese, Thai and Arabic food. Reviews describe the food as fresh, balanced and flavourful, though one Gilo Chatpate order failed to deliver the requested spice.
This is more than a quick meal stop. Guests mention live singing, music, shisha and a calm, stylish atmosphere, with an outdoor area that is especially appealing in winter. The setting suits a relaxed evening with friends, family celebrations or a longer hangout; one group spent five to six hours there.
Families may also appreciate that the kitchen made alterations for children. Service is a consistent strength, with reviews describing staff as attentive, friendly and quick without making diners feel rushed. 25 for Mutton Thakali and a small water bottle while seeing AED 28 listed for the dish online, so confirm current prices before ordering.
If you want a spicy dish, be specific and check that the request has been followed.