Vada Pav
The vada pav has been praised for closely matching the Mumbai taste, with one review also highlighting the quality of the pav.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Vaishali's Bombay Bites is an Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers with a strong Maharashtrian and Mumbai street-food focus. Reviews especially point to the vada pav, masala chai, and regional plates such as chicken vade and Malvani prawns thali.
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The vada pav has been praised for closely matching the Mumbai taste, with one review also highlighting the quality of the pav.
The chicken vade and Malvani prawns thali have been described as flavourful and reminiscent of Mumbai-style Maharashtrian cooking.
Masala chai is one of the clearest small-order highlights in the reviews.
One diner found the snacks good even while being disappointed by the chicken biryani, making the snack menu a safer starting point.
A review specifically liked the outside seating area, alongside the restaurant’s broad Indian-food selection.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Vaishali's Bombay Bites, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Chicken biryani is good”
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“Chicken biryani is good”April 2023
“Food is good. Prices are reasonable. Try their vada pavs or chicken biryani. I would recommend it”June 2018
“Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”
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“Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”May 2023
“Tried Chicken vade and Malvani Prawns thali there ..The thali is totally outstanding the taste ,the flavours feels like authentic food form mumbai...”January 2026
“We tried Ajwain Fish tikka: boneless pieces of fish marinated in Ajwain sauce cooked in a grilled to perfection with spicy and pungent flavour infused with Ajwain on top.”
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“We tried Ajwain Fish tikka: boneless pieces of fish marinated in Ajwain sauce cooked in a grilled to perfection with spicy and pungent flavour infused with Ajwain on top.”March 2022
“Tried Chicken vade and Malvani Prawns thali there ..The thali is totally outstanding the taste ,the flavours feels like authentic food form mumbai...”
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“Tried Chicken vade and Malvani Prawns thali there ..The thali is totally outstanding the taste ,the flavours feels like authentic food form mumbai...”January 2026
“I was very happy with service. They had ganpati chaturthi special MODAK. Really tasty.”
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“I was very happy with service. They had ganpati chaturthi special MODAK. Really tasty.”September 2020
“There mutton vade is must try , authentic Malwani taste😋😋 we enjoyed alot whenever we are coming here and our most beloved serving staff Mr.”
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“There mutton vade is must try , authentic Malwani taste😋😋 we enjoyed alot whenever we are coming here and our most beloved serving staff Mr.”November 2025
“Roti’s & Naan: Both of them were good and buttery. The roti’s were small but the naan’s size was was reasonable.”
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“Roti’s & Naan: Both of them were good and buttery. The roti’s were small but the naan’s size was was reasonable.”March 2022
“Specifically ordered a non crispy dosa, the thicker version but none of my request was heard.”
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“Specifically ordered a non crispy dosa, the thicker version but none of my request was heard.”February 2018
“We tried veg kolhapuri and paneer Tikka masala there...it feels like we are at home..”
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“We tried veg kolhapuri and paneer Tikka masala there...it feels like we are at home..”February 2024
“The Sabudana Vada and masala tea is also awesome and definitely worth trying.”
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“The Sabudana Vada and masala tea is also awesome and definitely worth trying.”July 2022
“Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”
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“Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”May 2023
“The food was bursting with authentic Bombay flavors — from the spicy vada pav to the perfectly crisp pav bhaji, every bite took me back to the streets of Mumbai.”
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“The food was bursting with authentic Bombay flavors — from the spicy vada pav to the perfectly crisp pav bhaji, every bite took me back to the streets of Mumbai.”April 2025
“Their Vada Pav Sandwich is absolutely amazing—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, just like the ones you’d find in Mumbai.”
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“Their Vada Pav Sandwich is absolutely amazing—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, just like the ones you’d find in Mumbai.”March 2025
“Food is good. Prices are reasonable. Try their vada pavs or chicken biryani. I would recommend it”
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“Food is good. Prices are reasonable. Try their vada pavs or chicken biryani. I would recommend it”June 2018
“Today I tried the Mumbai's famous VadaPav.The quality of the pav was excellent. If anyone heading to Vaishali's Bombay bites, then try their Vadapav and Sandwich also, You will love it.”
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“Today I tried the Mumbai's famous VadaPav.The quality of the pav was excellent. If anyone heading to Vaishali's Bombay bites, then try their Vadapav and Sandwich also, You will love it.”June 2025
“We tried veg kolhapuri and paneer Tikka masala there...it feels like we are at home..”
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“We tried veg kolhapuri and paneer Tikka masala there...it feels like we are at home..”February 2024
Mixed feedback
“Best Bread Pakora ever... I never miss it whenever i am here :)”
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“Best Bread Pakora ever... I never miss it whenever i am here :)”January 2021
Mixed feedback
“The food was bursting with authentic Bombay flavors — from the spicy vada pav to the perfectly crisp pav bhaji, every bite took me back to the streets of Mumbai.”
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“The food was bursting with authentic Bombay flavors — from the spicy vada pav to the perfectly crisp pav bhaji, every bite took me back to the streets of Mumbai.”April 2025
Only neutral feedback
“My son had a dosa masala. It was ok.”
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“Vegetable rice okay”
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“Great food and service. Best masala chai👍”
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“Great food and service. Best masala chai👍”March 2026
“The Sabudana Vada and masala tea is also awesome and definitely worth trying.”July 2022
“Ordered a misal pav, below average taste , forget the presentation!”
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“Ordered a misal pav, below average taste , forget the presentation!”February 2023
“I tried Misal Pav and Batata vada. None of that tasted good to be honest. The Pav was super stale and totally different than what you’d usually get with Misal or Batata Vada.”February 2022
“I tried Misal Pav and Batata vada. None of that tasted good to be honest. The Pav was super stale and totally different than what you’d usually get with Misal or Batata Vada.”
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“I tried Misal Pav and Batata vada. None of that tasted good to be honest. The Pav was super stale and totally different than what you’d usually get with Misal or Batata Vada.”February 2022
“Gobi Manchurian dry not that much tasty more is more and different oil smell”
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“Gobi Manchurian dry not that much tasty more is more and different oil smell”April 2023
“worst Golgappe you’ll ever eat. Water tasted like Jaljeera water without salt and sourness it was very bitter.”
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“worst Golgappe you’ll ever eat. Water tasted like Jaljeera water without salt and sourness it was very bitter.”September 2025
“Palak Patta Chaat also delayed and chaat like flavour is missing as per the Bombay name without any taste like sweet , spicy, sour or tangy..”
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“Palak Patta Chaat also delayed and chaat like flavour is missing as per the Bombay name without any taste like sweet , spicy, sour or tangy..”December 2025
“Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”
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“Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”May 2023
“Pani puri which is almost ready dish which can be served in 5 minutes but taking more than 20 minutes in an empty restaurant on Tuesday evening without any taste in water and even the stuffing was not up to the mark served normally.”
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“Pani puri which is almost ready dish which can be served in 5 minutes but taking more than 20 minutes in an empty restaurant on Tuesday evening without any taste in water and even the stuffing was not up to the mark served normally.”December 2025
“Ordered Puran poli but received old and stale one. Puran poli was Smelling bad as if it was two to three days old.”
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“Ordered Puran poli but received old and stale one. Puran poli was Smelling bad as if it was two to three days old.”May 2026
“Samosa Chole should not have dahi poured wherein chole is missing and chaat flavour.”
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“Samosa Chole should not have dahi poured wherein chole is missing and chaat flavour.”December 2025
“Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”
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“Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”May 2023
“I ordered today veg mataki (moth) curry its such a test less and smelly curry most bad experience in dubai such a worst experience”
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“I ordered today veg mataki (moth) curry its such a test less and smelly curry most bad experience in dubai such a worst experience”March 2026
“The poha was disappointing—there was very little poha and way too many peas, which completely spoiled the balance. As a proper Maharashtrian, I just couldn’t like it 😄 Lol. With better proportions, it could definitely improve.”
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“The poha was disappointing—there was very little poha and way too many peas, which completely spoiled the balance. As a proper Maharashtrian, I just couldn’t like it 😄 Lol. With better proportions, it could definitely improve.”December 2025
“We took away 2 things Poha and bread pakoda very disappointed with quality of both. Poha werre too dry and not even cooked properly.”May 2025
“One of the worst restaurants in dubai...bad service...cold breakfast(sambar,poha and chai too).”
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“One of the worst restaurants in dubai...bad service...cold breakfast(sambar,poha and chai too).”July 2017
Start Small. For a first order, consider the vada pav or masala chai; reviews are more favourable for snacks than for some main dishes.
Check Chutney. If taking vada pav away, ask specifically for sweet chutney and check it is included before leaving.
Ask Timing. Before ordering a thali or seafood dish, ask for a realistic wait time; one diner waited 35 minutes for bombil fry.
Confirm Cash. If paying cash, confirm change and payment arrangements before sitting down, as one customer reported the restaurant had no change.
Check Offers. Verify promotional items at the table before ordering: a panipuri offer was reported as unavailable.
Check Temperature. When dining in, check that the pav is warm and toasted; multiple reviews specifically mention cold bread with misal pav or pav bhaji.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Several recent reviews report cold, stale, or reheated food, including a complaint about old puran poli that smelled bad.
Waits can be lengthy: one review says a three-piece bombil fry took 35 minutes, while thali orders reportedly took over 30 minutes.
Reviews vary sharply, with some praising the food and others saying the quality has declined compared with earlier visits.
A Noon order worth 100 AED arrived as someone else’s order, followed by conflicting instructions and a rider in the wrong location.
Some diners describe rude or unhelpful responses when reporting problems, including no apology after cold food was served.
The Bottom Line
Vaishali’s Bombay Bites is an Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers that covers Maharashtrian and North Indian food, with the most useful review-backed starting points being vada pav, masala chai, chicken vade, and Malvani prawns thali. The vada pav has been compared favourably with Mumbai’s version, while the thali has been praised for its Mumbai-style flavours. The experience is uneven.
Some diners describe delicious Maharashtrian food, warm service, and a homely feel; others report cold or stale dishes, including puran poli that smelled bad, and food that seemed pre-made and reheated. Snacks receive more positive comments than certain main dishes, while reviews of pav bhaji, misal pav, biryani, and chaats are mixed. Even the vada pav has drawn a practical takeaway complaint: sweet chutney may not be included unless you ask.
Service and ordering deserve attention. A bombil fry reportedly took 35 minutes, and thali orders were said to take more than 30 minutes without clear updates. Delivery reviews include a completely wrong Noon order, and one customer reported a cash-change problem.
Ask about wait times, check takeaway extras, and confirm the food is hot before settling in.