Vaishali's Bombay Bites

Vaishali's Bombay Bites

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.

Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
514 ratings
5★
54%
4★
20%
3★
9%
2★
5%
1★
13%

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The Good Stuff

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Vada Pav

The vada pav has been praised for closely matching the Mumbai taste, with one review also highlighting the quality of the pav.

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Regional Thali

The chicken vade and Malvani prawns thali have been described as flavourful and reminiscent of Mumbai-style Maharashtrian cooking.

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What to Eat at Vaishali's Bombay Bites

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.

Food 10

  1. Chicken biryani Net +1
    “Chicken biryani is good”
  2. Chicken vade Net +1
    “Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”
  3. Ajwain fish tikka Net +1
    “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.”
  4. Malvani prawns thali Net +1
    “Tried Chicken vade and Malvani Prawns thali there ..The thali is totally outstanding the taste ,the flavours feels like authentic food form mumbai...”
  5. Modak Net +1
    “I was very happy with service. They had ganpati chaturthi special MODAK. Really tasty.”
  6. Mutton vade Net +1
    “There mutton vade is must try , authentic Malwani taste😋😋 we enjoyed alot whenever we are coming here and our most beloved serving staff Mr.”
  7. Naan Net +1
    “Roti’s & Naan: Both of them were good and buttery. The roti’s were small but the naan’s size was was reasonable.”
  8. Non crispy dosa Net +1
    “Specifically ordered a non crispy dosa, the thicker version but none of my request was heard.”
  9. Paneer tikka masala Net +1
    “We tried veg kolhapuri and paneer Tikka masala there...it feels like we are at home..”
  10. Sabudana vada Net +1
    “The Sabudana Vada and masala tea is also awesome and definitely worth trying.”
Honorable mentions (10)
  1. Sol kadi Net +1
    “Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”
  2. Spicy vada pav Net +1
    “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.”
  3. Vada pav sandwich Net +1
    “Their Vada Pav Sandwich is absolutely amazing—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, just like the ones you’d find in Mumbai.”
  4. Vada pavs Net +1
    “Food is good. Prices are reasonable. Try their vada pavs or chicken biryani. I would recommend it”
  5. Vadapav Net +1
    “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.”
  6. Veg kolhapuri Net +1
    “We tried veg kolhapuri and paneer Tikka masala there...it feels like we are at home..”
  7. Bread pakoda Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “Best Bread Pakora ever... I never miss it whenever i am here :)”
  8. Pav bhaji Net 0

    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.”
  9. Dosa masala Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “My son had a dosa masala. It was ok.”
  10. Vegetable rice Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Vegetable rice okay”

Drinks 1

  1. Masala tea Net +2
    “Great food and service. Best masala chai👍”
What to Avoid (13)

Food 12

  1. Misal pav Net −1
    “Ordered a misal pav, below average taste , forget the presentation!”
  2. Batata vada Net −1
    “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.”
  3. Gobi manchurian dry Net −1
    “Gobi Manchurian dry not that much tasty more is more and different oil smell”
  4. Golgappe Net −1
    “worst Golgappe you’ll ever eat. Water tasted like Jaljeera water without salt and sourness it was very bitter.”
  5. Palak patta chaat Net −1
    “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..”
  6. Paneer tikka Net −1
    “Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”
  7. Pani puri Net −1
    “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.”
  8. Puran poli Net −1
    “Ordered Puran poli but received old and stale one. Puran poli was Smelling bad as if it was two to three days old.”
  9. Samosa chole Net −1
    “Samosa Chole should not have dahi poured wherein chole is missing and chaat flavour.”
  10. Tawa pulao Net −1
    “Additional 1 star for the Kombadi vade & Sol kadi. Rest I had ordered paneer tikka and tawa pulao both were not upto the mark.”
  11. Veg mataki (moth) curry Net −1
    “I ordered today veg mataki (moth) curry its such a test less and smelly curry most bad experience in dubai such a worst experience”
  12. Poha Net −3
    “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.”

Drinks 1

  1. Chai Net −1
    “One of the worst restaurants in dubai...bad service...cold breakfast(sambar,poha and chai too).”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Start Small. For a first order, consider the vada pav or masala chai; reviews are more favourable for snacks than for some main dishes.

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Check Chutney. If taking vada pav away, ask specifically for sweet chutney and check it is included before leaving.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Goldcrest Executive - Shop No. 1 - Cluster C Al Sarayat St
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
Mon8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sat9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Food Freshness

Several recent reviews report cold, stale, or reheated food, including a complaint about old puran poli that smelled bad.

Slow Service

Waits can be lengthy: one review says a three-piece bombil fry took 35 minutes, while thali orders reportedly took over 30 minutes.

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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.

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