The Mumbai Social Maharashtrian Restaurant - Karama

Name: The Mumbai Social Maharashtrian Restaurant - Karama
Address: Contact 043886929, Wasl Ivory, Shop - 14 & 15 26th St - near Karama Post office, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971553501071

Al Karama

Indian restaurant 0 553 501 071

The Mumbai Social is a Bollywood-themed Indian restaurant in Al Karama serving Mumbai street food and Maharashtrian dishes. Reviews point to its butter-rich pav bhaji, misal pav and nostalgic decor as the main reasons to visit, though service can be slow.

Reputation Score

3.7

★★★★☆

498 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Bollywood decor

Movie posters, Mumbai train graffiti, auto and truck-style seating create a detailed Bollywood setting.

Pav bhaji

Several reviews highlight the Mumbai-style pav bhaji; one called the butter pav bhaji its favourite in Dubai.

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What to Eat at The Mumbai Social Maharashtrian Restaurant - Karama

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Food 6

Misal pav Net +4

“🔸️MISAL PAV 🔸️PANEER TIKKA COMBO 🔸️PERI PERI GRILLED CHICKEN 🔸️PURI BHAJI I totally loved the delicious food at this place. The taste was great and the presentation of each dish was fantastic. The Puri Bhaji was presented on a small Khatiya (wooden straw bed).”
Vada pav Net +4

“We had vada pav and ginger tea. Both were very good. The quantity was enough. Only bad point is that it is very pricey. But can be forgiven for good taste.”
Chilly paneer toasts Net +3

“⭐Must try is the Devil's Fries, Open Chilli Paneer Toast & Chinese Bhel.”
Paani puri Net +3

“1) Pani Puri which was tremendous and delicious in taste with Imili Water and pudina water”
Pink sauce pasta Net +3

“💥 Pink sauce pasta Was creamy and delicious in taste”
Samosa Net +3

“The samosa was freshly fried and crispy.”

Honorable mentions (43)

Baida roti Net +2

“We ordered baida roti which was just yum and that was my first time having it as well...”
Cheesy chicken pav bhaji fondue Net +2

“Really cool food, amazing presentation, sizzler and chicken pav bhaji fondue was absolutely worth it!”
Chinese bhel Net +2

“Chinese Bhel had crispy noodles n tossed with bhel sauces and spices. A delectable and a different treat rather than ur usual bhel.”
Devil pizza fries Net +2

“Coming to the food.. we tried a lot of dishes from here of which my favourites were pink sauce pasta, devil pizza fries, kokum sharbat and chilly paneer toasts. These items have a perfect street side feel to it and taste amazing!!”
Kanda bhaji Net +2

“Tried vadapav and Kanda baji with kadak Chai ! It took me to memory line of Mumbai central line ! .. tnx you ☺”
Kokum sherbet Net +2

“For drinks we had Kokum sherbet which was a wonderful blend of sweet and tanginess. Absolutely loved this one.”
Sabudana vada Net +2

“Enjoy indian street food in the best way possible at @themumbaisocial_karama Must try their Sabudana Vada, Jaggery tea, mutton thali Taste✅ Quality✅ Presentation✅ Ambience✅”
Aloo sabji Net +1

“We found comforting Sweet Corn Soup to the robust flavors of Chole, Aloo Sabji, and the indulgent delights of Poori, Samosa, Halwa, and Kichadi.”
Amul pav bhaji Net +1

“💥 Amul pav bhaji It was delicious and quantity is perfect for one .”
Bhel puri Net +1

“Bhel puri was good in taste and sandwiches were yummy.”
Butter pav bhajis Net +1

“I have tried butter pav bhajis of quite a few popular places in and around Dubai but so far, I loved the one at Mumbai Social.”
Cheese masala omelette Net +1

“The cheese masala omelette was very tasty.”
Cheese pav baji Net +1

“Secondly Food : cheese pav baji was good but not worth AED 34 for the qty. Presentation of food was appetizing as well.”
Chicken momos Net +1

“Coming back to food.... we started with Paani puri ... love the way they presented this ... in a cute cart ... love this. We also tried their Chicken momos.... served with a tangy & spicy sauce (exactly the way we love it)”
Chicken thali Net +1

“I tried their chaat which was amazing, their chicken thali is super super delicious 😋🤤 best part was the ambiance its a must go to place.”
Chilly chicken cheese momos Net +1

“We tried an assortment of dishes and really enjoyed the Cheesy chicken PAV BHAJI fondue (SO GOOD), chilly chicken cheese Momos and the BUTTER CHICKEN OPEN TOAST (oh my, still trying to figure out whether this had a secret ingredient that enhanced the taste or it was just the magic of the chef/owner’s hands)”
Chole Net +1

“We found comforting Sweet Corn Soup to the robust flavors of Chole, Aloo Sabji, and the indulgent delights of Poori, Samosa, Halwa, and Kichadi.”
Dahi poori Net +1

“Quality of typical street food like sev poori, dahi poori, pav bhaji etc was good though we found the bhaji more on sweet side and lacking spices.”
Dal tadka Net +1

“We had Panner tikka open toast, Egg Saoji Dabba, Dal Tadka and so on. Food was Really Good 👍👌.”
Egg and cheese omlett Net +1

“Tasty mumbaikar and punekar food. Tried vada pav, egg and cheese omlett, mutton keema pav( tasty reminded me of my home) misal Pav. Definitely recommend.”
Halwa Net +1

“We found comforting Sweet Corn Soup to the robust flavors of Chole, Aloo Sabji, and the indulgent delights of Poori, Samosa, Halwa, and Kichadi.”
Hot and sour soup Net +1

“Hot and sour soup was decent in taste too.”
Jai maharashtra mutton thali Net +1

“A must try there is their ginger chai, Sabudana vada, kanda bhaji, misal pav and Jai Maharashtra Mutton thali ( really tender morsels of mutton).”
Jai maharashtra thali Net +1

“To get a taste of Maharashtrian flavours like Malvani, Kolhapuri and Saoji amongst others, The Mumbai Social in Karama has recently launched the Jai Maharashtra Thali. You can a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes along with chapatti and rice that are mouthwateringly good.”
Kichadi Net +1

“We found comforting Sweet Corn Soup to the robust flavors of Chole, Aloo Sabji, and the indulgent delights of Poori, Samosa, Halwa, and Kichadi.”
Loaded pizza fries Net +1

“The food is delicious. Loved the loaded pizza fries which comes in a huge portion.”
Malvani chicken Net +1

“I enjoyed the Malvani chicken and the Saoji egg masala the most.”
Manchurian maggi Net +1

“The manchurian maggi was great.”
Manchurian maggi biryani Net +1

“we also had the Manchurian maggi biryani , a must try for all the Maggi loves out there..”
Masala omelette Net +1

“Non-veg enthusiasts can elevate their experience by upgrading to the tantalizing Masala Omelette for a mere AED 23 only!”
Masala thumbs up Net +1

“My favorite has to be masala thumbs up mixed with momos.”
Momos Net +1

“My favorite has to be masala thumbs up mixed with momos.”
Mutton thali Net +1

“Enjoy indian street food in the best way possible at @themumbaisocial_karama Must try their Sabudana Vada, Jaggery tea, mutton thali Taste✅ Quality✅ Presentation✅ Ambience✅”
Panner tikka open toast Net +1

“We had Panner tikka open toast, Egg Saoji Dabba, Dal Tadka and so on. Food was Really Good 👍👌.”
Papdi chaat Net +1

“Loved the papdi chaat and the ragda patties.”
Poori Net +1

“We found comforting Sweet Corn Soup to the robust flavors of Chole, Aloo Sabji, and the indulgent delights of Poori, Samosa, Halwa, and Kichadi.”
Ragda patties Net +1

“Loved the papdi chaat and the ragda patties.”
Saoji egg masala Net +1

“I enjoyed the Malvani chicken and the Saoji egg masala the most.”
Sev poori Net +1

“Quality of typical street food like sev poori, dahi poori, pav bhaji etc was good though we found the bhaji more on sweet side and lacking spices.”
Sizzling brownie Net +1

“The sizzling brownie somewhat made up for it.”
Special thali (non veg) Net +1

“We ordered the special thali (non veg) One of the best tasting thalis I have ever had! Every dish was great.... but, too many bones, and too small a portion, considering they charge aed 57 for a limited thali with no refills... Needless to say I polished the plate and only left a mountain of bones.”
Sweet corn soup Net +1

“We found comforting Sweet Corn Soup to the robust flavors of Chole, Aloo Sabji, and the indulgent delights of Poori, Samosa, Halwa, and Kichadi.”
Veg biryani Net +1

“One of the best veg biryani in UAE, I am sure that u dont find this taste of veg biryani in UAE.”

Drinks 2

Ginger chai Net +2

“If you are visiting this place then do try their ginger chai its amazing and refreshing.”
Masala chai Net +2

“We ended with their tasty masala chai.”

Honorable mentions (5)

Cutting chai Net +1

“This place catered to all my nostalgic cravings of vada pav and cutting chai.”
Fresh lime mix soda Net +1

“The ONLY GOOD thing was the fresh lime mix soda which reminded me of mumbai street food taste”
Jaggery tea Net +1

“Enjoy indian street food in the best way possible at @themumbaisocial_karama Must try their Sabudana Vada, Jaggery tea, mutton thali Taste✅ Quality✅ Presentation✅ Ambience✅”
Kadak chai Net +1

“Tried vadapav and Kanda baji with kadak Chai ! It took me to memory line of Mumbai central line ! .. tnx you ☺”
Nutella shake Net +1

“Nutella shake was thick n aptly sweet.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Chinese chicken sizzler Net −1

“Chinese chicken sizzler was only veg noodles served in sizzler platter. There was 3 small pieces of chicken on the side as a perhaps courtesy to the food name?. For AED 46 sizzler had nothing to offer either in terms of presentation, taste or qty.”
Kala kattha Net −1

“Kala kattha for AED 19 was pure waste of money.”
Modak Net −1

“So told them to pack the modak since preparation was taking this long. Came home to this sad modak - all broken, salty exterior, barely any filling inside. 24 dhs for 5 tiny broken pieces.”
Vegetable momos Net −1

“We started off with vegetable Momos and devil fries. Vegetable Momos was just average tasting, have had better.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Allow time. Do not plan this as a quick bite; order early or allow a long wait, especially for freshly prepared dishes.

Specify sugar. When ordering tea, tell the staff your preferred sweetness; one review specifically advises stating the sugar level.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Contact 043886929, Wasl Ivory, Shop - 14 & 15 26th St - near Karama Post office

Al Karama, Dubai

0 553 501 071

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Waiting is the clearest recurring complaint: one review reported an hour for misal pav, while others waited 30 minutes or more.

Small portions

Some diners felt portions did not match the price, including a limited non-vegetarian thali with no refills.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 19

UNLIMITED SUNDAY SPECIAL Brunch Buffet

“This was a late morning gastronomic journey with their UNLIMITED SUNDAY SPECIAL Brunch Buffet at an incredible AED 19 and the culinary odyssey was amazing”

Google review · January 2024

AED 23

Masala Omelette

“Non-veg enthusiasts can elevate their experience by upgrading to the tantalizing Masala Omelette for a mere AED 23 only!”

Google review · January 2024

AED 29

Chicken BBQ platter

“Chicken bbq platter for AED 29, vada pav and chai combo for AED 7”

Google review · November 2020

AED 7

vada pav and chai combo

“Chicken bbq platter for AED 29, vada pav and chai combo for AED 7”

Google review · November 2020

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The Bottom Line

The Mumbai Social brings Mumbai street food and Maharashtrian flavours to Al Karama, wrapped in a deliberately nostalgic Bollywood setting. You can come for staples such as pav bhaji, misal pav, vada pav and chaat, or explore regional dishes through options such as the Jai Maharashtra thali. The movie posters, Mumbai train artwork, graffiti and unusual auto- or truck-style seating give the dining room more character than a standard casual restaurant.

Food presentation is a genuine strength. Reviews mention misal pav served in a cycle-like bowl, puri bhaji presented on a small khatiya and distinctive serving vessels. The ginger chai, sabudana vada, kanda bhaji and mutton thali also receive specific praise, while the menu includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices.

A Sunday brunch buffet was reported from 11 AM to 3 PM, including Indian breakfast classics. The main caution is time. Multiple diners describe slow service, including an hour for misal pav and nearly an hour for simple rice and dal.

Portions and value are mixed too: a non-vegetarian thali was reported at AED 57 with no refills and too many bones. Visit when you are not rushed, state your preferred tea sweetness, and note that reviewers mention ample RTA parking around the neighbourhood.