The Desi Mojo Restaurant

Name: The Desi Mojo Restaurant
Address: Maple, Emirates Garden, قرية جميرا الدائرية, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142764376

Jumeirah Village Circle

Restaurant Open now 04 276 4376

The Desi Mojo Restaurant is a casual Indian dining spot in Jumeirah Village Circle serving home-style North and South Indian food alongside desi Chinese dishes. Reviews particularly point to its momos and breakfast plates, including poha, upma and dosa.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

352 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Momo variety

Momos are a standout, with fried, steamed, chilli garlic and saucy versions earning repeated praise.

Fresh breakfast

Breakfast favourites such as set dosa, poha and upma are reported as freshly cooked and served hot.

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What to Eat at The Desi Mojo Restaurant

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

Food 2

Poha Net +3

“Nice little hole in a wall place with incredible Indian food. We went for a breakfast and weren’t disappointed at all! Superb poha, upma and tea!”
Upma Net +2

“I recently had the pleasure of trying their Poha, Poori Bhaji, and Upma dishes, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. Each dish was cooked to perfection and had an authentic taste that reminded me of home-cooked meals.”

Honorable mentions (51)

Aaloo gobhi Net +1

“Veg thali was super delicious which had smoky matar paneer, yellow daal and Aaloo gobhi.”
Biryani Net +1

“Great food, i love their momos, buttered chicken, biryani and chai.”
Breakfast set dosa Net +1

“Nice delicious breakfast set dosa aalo paratha vegetable everything cooked perfectly”
Butter chicken biryani Net +1

“Butter Chicken biryani and Junglee Chicken Tikka - a must try item for spice lovers🔥😍”
Butter naan Net +1

“Superb food, nice ambience and friendly staff, definitely recommending their home style chicken with butter naan...I loved it😀❤️”
Buttered chicken Net +1

“Great food, i love their momos, buttered chicken, biryani and chai.”
Chapati Net +1

“The chapati in thali is so homely which adds more simplicity to its taste.”
Cheese garlic momos Net +1

“We ordered cheese garlic momos, potato honey fries and a veg biryani and a chaas(buttermilk). The first two dishes were very tasty and a must try.”
Chicken chilli Net +1

“Had the Nonveg Chinese combo here which had chicken chilli along with either fried rice /noodles, and I must say the quality and service was good. Portion size was good enough for 1 person.”
Chicken dum biryani Net +1

“The mutton biryani was incredibly flavorful with tender meat, and the chicken dum biryani was just as delicious.”
Chicken mamos Net +1

“We tried chicken mamos, hot and sour soup, sabudhana khichdi and lassi. Taste are good and served on time.”
Chicken manchurian soup Net +1

“Great venue , quality food, big portions , I recommend their Fried Momos, I just loved it , I tried chicken Manchurian soup and veg spring rolls, egg fried rice , super good , friendly team , I’ll always visit Them for sure”
Chicken momos Net +1

“I ordered chicken momos and prawn haka noodles. It was absolutely amazing experience. The food was warm and fresh and taste was really good. Definitely will order again”
Chili momos Net +1

“Its a must try for the chili momos. 6 big momos in one plate. We havd tried the veg and also tje chicken ones. Both are amazing.”
Chilli garlic momo’s Net +1

“The chilli garlic Momo’s are some of the best I’ve ever had”
Chinese veg combo Net +1

“Cozy small place serving Indian cuisine. My order was Veg Thali, Veg crispy Momos and a Chinese Veg Combo which included Hakka noodles, Manchurian and Paneer Chilly. Everything was pretty good in taste.”
Chola bhatura Net +1

“They had great chola bhatura amd momos...if u have craving for north Indian taste you should try.”
Cold brew Net +1

“I tried their cold brew for the first time and was impressed by its smooth and rich flavor.”
Egg fried rice Net +1

“Great venue , quality food, big portions , I recommend their Fried Momos, I just loved it , I tried chicken Manchurian soup and veg spring rolls, egg fried rice , super good , friendly team , I’ll always visit Them for sure”
Fried momos Net +1

“Great venue , quality food, big portions , I recommend their Fried Momos, I just loved it , I tried chicken Manchurian soup and veg spring rolls, egg fried rice , super good , friendly team , I’ll always visit Them for sure”
Fried rice Net +1

“Had the Nonveg Chinese combo here which had chicken chilli along with either fried rice /noodles, and I must say the quality and service was good. Portion size was good enough for 1 person.”
Garlic fried momo Net +1

“Tried the steamed and garlic fried Momo. Good Momo , I preferred the steamed one.”
Ghar ki thali Net +1

“And those of you craving simple homemade food can try their Ghar Ka Thali, kadi paroka and crunchy pakoras. So good!”
Hariyali chicken tikka Net +1

“Chinese is awesome... Tandoori Chicken, honey chicken. Hariyali chicken Tikka are good.”
Home style chicken Net +1

“Superb food, nice ambience and friendly staff, definitely recommending their home style chicken with butter naan...I loved it😀❤️”
Honey chicken Net +1

“Chinese is awesome... Tandoori Chicken, honey chicken. Hariyali chicken Tikka are good.”
Hot and sour soup Net +1

“We tried chicken mamos, hot and sour soup, sabudhana khichdi and lassi. Taste are good and served on time.”
Jeera rica Net +1

“Although we liked the Paneer Tikka Masala and Jeera Rica, the Dal Tadka and Tawa Roti lacked quality!”
Junglee chicken tikka Net +1

“Butter Chicken biryani and Junglee Chicken Tikka - a must try item for spice lovers🔥😍”
Kadi paroka Net +1

“And those of you craving simple homemade food can try their Ghar Ka Thali, kadi paroka and crunchy pakoras. So good!”
Masala papad Net +1

“Can't forget the tasty masala papad and the refreshing mango lassi.”
Mutton biryani Net +1

“The mutton biryani was incredibly flavorful with tender meat, and the chicken dum biryani was just as delicious.”
Nonveg chinese combo Net +1

“Had the Nonveg Chinese combo here which had chicken chilli along with either fried rice /noodles, and I must say the quality and service was good. Portion size was good enough for 1 person.”
Noodles Net +1

“Had the Nonveg Chinese combo here which had chicken chilli along with either fried rice /noodles, and I must say the quality and service was good. Portion size was good enough for 1 person.”
Paneer tikka masala Net +1

“Although we liked the Paneer Tikka Masala and Jeera Rica, the Dal Tadka and Tawa Roti lacked quality!”
Poori bhaji Net +1

“I recently had the pleasure of trying their Poha, Poori Bhaji, and Upma dishes, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. Each dish was cooked to perfection and had an authentic taste that reminded me of home-cooked meals.”
Potato honey fries Net +1

“We ordered cheese garlic momos, potato honey fries and a veg biryani and a chaas(buttermilk). The first two dishes were very tasty and a must try.”
Prawn haka noodles Net +1

“I ordered chicken momos and prawn haka noodles. It was absolutely amazing experience. The food was warm and fresh and taste was really good. Definitely will order again”
Railway chicken curry Net +1

“We also tried their railway chicken curry. Very homely style in coconut gravy. Delicious!!! Glad we found this place here in JVC!!!!”
Sabudhana khichdi Net +1

“We tried chicken mamos, hot and sour soup, sabudhana khichdi and lassi. Taste are good and served on time.”
Saucy mojo momo Net +1

“They have the perfect variety of Momos and my personal favorite is saucy mojo Momo, is simply outstanding.”
Smoky matar paneer Net +1

“Veg thali was super delicious which had smoky matar paneer, yellow daal and Aaloo gobhi.”
Soupy momo's Net +1

“Gosh just loved their soupy momo's, droolworthy”
Steamed momo Net +1

“Tried the steamed and garlic fried Momo. Good Momo , I preferred the steamed one.”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“Chinese is awesome... Tandoori Chicken, honey chicken. Hariyali chicken Tikka are good.”
Uthappam Net +1

“I also loved their variety of rolls, fries, uthappam, and juices. Trust me, the taste was amazing.”
Veg crispy momos Net +1

“Cozy small place serving Indian cuisine. My order was Veg Thali, Veg crispy Momos and a Chinese Veg Combo which included Hakka noodles, Manchurian and Paneer Chilly. Everything was pretty good in taste.”
Veg spring rolls Net +1

“Great venue , quality food, big portions , I recommend their Fried Momos, I just loved it , I tried chicken Manchurian soup and veg spring rolls, egg fried rice , super good , friendly team , I’ll always visit Them for sure”
Veg thali Net +1

“Cozy small place serving Indian cuisine. My order was Veg Thali, Veg crispy Momos and a Chinese Veg Combo which included Hakka noodles, Manchurian and Paneer Chilly. Everything was pretty good in taste. Veg thali was super delicious which had smoky matar paneer, yellow daal and Aaloo gobhi. The chapati in thali is so homely which adds more simplicity to its taste.”
Yellow daal Net +1

“Veg thali was super delicious which had smoky matar paneer, yellow daal and Aaloo gobhi.”
Aloo paratha Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Nice delicious breakfast set dosa aalo paratha vegetable everything cooked perfectly”

Drinks 3

Lassi Net +1

“We tried chicken mamos, hot and sour soup, sabudhana khichdi and lassi. Taste are good and served on time.”
Mango lassi Net +1

“Can't forget the tasty masala papad and the refreshing mango lassi.”
Saffron tea Net +1

“The icing on the cake was saffron tea which really took me down memory lane back home.”

What to Avoid (9)

Food 9

Aloo sabji Net −1

“Aloo sabji had an extra doze of fenugreek leaves.”
Bhature Net −1

“Bhature were very bad.”
Bhindi masala Net −1

“I ordered bhindi masala and spicy which they said but it was sogi non spicy. Plus bhindi was uncooked”
Chicken triple schezwan fried rice Net −1

“talking about my latest order Chicken triple schezwan fried rice if which chicken was missing on calling and complaining abou the same they said that’s how they make.”
Chole Net −1

“Chole had a very odd taste.”
Dal tadka Net −1

“Although we liked the Paneer Tikka Masala and Jeera Rica, the Dal Tadka and Tawa Roti lacked quality! What I mean is that Tawa Roti was not properly cooked and the Dal Tadka didn't seem to be fresh because we almost skipped dinner after having our lunch over there at around 2 PM.”
Idli Net −1

“Who in their right mind serves idli with such a tiny quantity of sambhar that you can’t even dip a single piece properly? It’s insulting to customers and completely kills the entire experience of eating South Indian food. Sambhar isn’t a side condiment, it’s an essential part of the meal. Reducing it to a few spoons is nothing short of cheating. Do they really think customers won’t notice? It’s absurd to expect anyone to enjoy idlis, vadas, or dosa without enough sambhar.”
Tawa roti Net −1

“Although we liked the Paneer Tikka Masala and Jeera Rica, the Dal Tadka and Tawa Roti lacked quality! What I mean is that Tawa Roti was not properly cooked and the Dal Tadka didn't seem to be fresh because we almost skipped dinner after having our lunch over there at around 2 PM.”
Sambar Net −2

“Sambar was nothing near to a sambhar.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Allow time. Avoid visiting in a rush or relying on delivery when timing matters; reviews describe waits of more than two hours.

Start small. Order one biryani serving first: a reported two-serving portion was enough for about four people.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Maple, Emirates Garden, قرية جميرا الدائرية

Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

04 276 4376

Mon	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	7:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow delivery

Delivery can be very slow, with one breakfast order taking more than two hours and another reviewer warning against ordering in a hurry.

Service delays

Dine-in service has also been criticised when one person is handling orders, serving and billing while online orders take priority.

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The Bottom Line

The Desi Mojo Restaurant is a small, casual Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle with a menu that moves from North Indian comfort food to South Indian breakfast and desi Chinese. It is especially worth considering if momos are your priority: reviewers mention fried, steamed, chilli garlic and saucy versions, with chilli garlic momos receiving particularly strong praise. Breakfast is another reliable-looking draw, with poha, upma, tea and set dosa described as freshly cooked or delicious.

The setting is compact but repeatedly described as cozy and homely, making it comfortable for family meals or a relaxed visit with friends. Portions can be generous; one two-serving biryani order was reportedly enough for four people, so ordering cautiously may help avoid waste. Free parking has been reported, although another diner said finding a space can take some searching.

Service is the main caution. Some dine-in reviews praise the welcoming team, but others describe one person juggling orders, tables and bills, with online orders taking priority. Delivery has reportedly taken over two hours, and phone orders may be misunderstood.

Food quality also varies: paneer tikka masala, momos and breakfast receive good feedback, while reviews flag bland biryani, undercooked bhindi, poorly cooked roti and limited sambhar. If you are in a hurry, dine-in timing and delivery reliability deserve extra consideration.