Authentic Flavours
Reviewers describe the Nepali food as fresh and authentically flavoured, making it a strong choice for traditional dishes.
Variety Momo Restaurant main Branch
Bur Dubai
Variety Momo Restaurant is a Nepali restaurant in Bur Dubai, with Indian and Chinese dishes also mentioned in its self-description. Reviews point visitors towards authentic momos, including chicken momo, and traditional meals such as the Nepali Thakali Khana.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
397 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Momo Styles
The momo menu includes steamed, fried and tandoori versions, giving first-time visitors several ways to try them.
Thakali Set
The Veg Thakali Set comes with rice, dal, vegetable curry and Nepali pickles, including gundruk and timur tomato achar.
Beef Momo
The Johl Beef Momo was praised for its delicious soup base, chewy texture and well-flavoured meat filling.
Warm Service
Several diners describe the team as friendly and welcoming, with one review highlighting knowledgeable explanations of Nepali dishes.
What to Eat at Variety Momo Restaurant main Branch How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Variety Momo Restaurant main Branch, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Variety Momo Restaurant main Branch, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Nepali thakali khana Net +3
“The food was absolutely delicious, and the Nepali Thakali Khana was my favorite.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious, and the Nepali Thakali Khana was my favorite.”February 2026
“Very friendly staff and tasty food, I tried Thakali Khana Set here. I would like to recommend, if you want Authentic Nepalese Cuisine in Dubai.”November 2023
Honorable mentions (18)
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Bhuttan Net +1
“Food 5/5🌟 Service 5/5🌟 Friendliness 5/5🌟 Consistancy 5/5🌟 Visit once and you will love to go again and again. 🥰 Must Try Mix Momo, Thakali Khana, Bhuttan, Choila😋.”
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“Food 5/5🌟 Service 5/5🌟 Friendliness 5/5🌟 Consistancy 5/5🌟 Visit once and you will love to go again and again. 🥰 Must Try Mix Momo, Thakali Khana, Bhuttan, Choila😋.”April 2025
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Buff khana set Net +1
“My absolute favorite dish from them is the Buff Khana set.”
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“My absolute favorite dish from them is the Buff Khana set.”January 2026
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Chicken mom’s Net +1
“Very delicious food specially chicken mom’s and love to visit again good service and environment !!”
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“Very delicious food specially chicken mom’s and love to visit again good service and environment !!”January 2026
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Chicken momo Net +1
“What a great restaurant, beautifully setup and delicious foods. We had, great chicken momo, Nepali khana set, and few other snacks. All were prepared tastefully as well as great hygiene.”
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“What a great restaurant, beautifully setup and delicious foods. We had, great chicken momo, Nepali khana set, and few other snacks. All were prepared tastefully as well as great hygiene.”February 2024
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Choila Net +1
“Food 5/5🌟 Service 5/5🌟 Friendliness 5/5🌟 Consistancy 5/5🌟 Visit once and you will love to go again and again. 🥰 Must Try Mix Momo, Thakali Khana, Bhuttan, Choila😋.”
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“Food 5/5🌟 Service 5/5🌟 Friendliness 5/5🌟 Consistancy 5/5🌟 Visit once and you will love to go again and again. 🥰 Must Try Mix Momo, Thakali Khana, Bhuttan, Choila😋.”April 2025
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Chow mein combo Net +1
“Their momo, chow mein combo, and sukuti are just wow — unbelievably good.”
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“Their momo, chow mein combo, and sukuti are just wow — unbelievably good.”October 2025
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Johl beef momo Net +1
“I ordered the Johl Beef Momo. They were amazing. The soup base was delicious and the mono were great the texture was just the right about of chewy and the meat inside tasted so good. Best beef flavor I've had in a momo in a long time.”
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“I ordered the Johl Beef Momo. They were amazing. The soup base was delicious and the mono were great the texture was just the right about of chewy and the meat inside tasted so good. Best beef flavor I've had in a momo in a long time.”February 2026
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Keema noodles Net +1
“Amazing place for traditional Nepali food , must try momos , keema noodles, pani puri and my favorite Nepali tea 🤭 and special thanks to Ms Sirjina & team variety momos ⭐️”
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“Amazing place for traditional Nepali food , must try momos , keema noodles, pani puri and my favorite Nepali tea 🤭 and special thanks to Ms Sirjina & team variety momos ⭐️”December 2025
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Mix momo Net +1
“Food 5/5🌟 Service 5/5🌟 Friendliness 5/5🌟 Consistancy 5/5🌟 Visit once and you will love to go again and again. 🥰 Must Try Mix Momo, Thakali Khana, Bhuttan, Choila😋.”
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“Food 5/5🌟 Service 5/5🌟 Friendliness 5/5🌟 Consistancy 5/5🌟 Visit once and you will love to go again and again. 🥰 Must Try Mix Momo, Thakali Khana, Bhuttan, Choila😋.”April 2025
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Mixed chicken momo & chowmein Net +1
“Mixed Chicken Momo & Chowmein: You absolutely must try these. The momos were juicy and well-seasoned, and the chowmein had the perfect texture and spice level.”
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“Mixed Chicken Momo & Chowmein: You absolutely must try these. The momos were juicy and well-seasoned, and the chowmein had the perfect texture and spice level.”December 2025
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Momo chowmein Net +1
“I ordered momo chowmein delivery from Verity Momo Bata. The food was tasty, well packed, and delivered on time. Overall, I am satisfied with the quality and service. Recommended.”
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“I ordered momo chowmein delivery from Verity Momo Bata. The food was tasty, well packed, and delivered on time. Overall, I am satisfied with the quality and service. Recommended.”December 2025
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Momo chowmein combo set Net +1
“I ordered the momo chowmein combo set from Variety Momo restaurant, and it was incredibly delicious. I was worried it wouldn't be enough food, but I'm completely full now. It was so tasty and good, packed with plenty of veggies.”
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“I ordered the momo chowmein combo set from Variety Momo restaurant, and it was incredibly delicious. I was worried it wouldn't be enough food, but I'm completely full now. It was so tasty and good, packed with plenty of veggies.”January 2026
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Nepali khana set Net +1
“What a great restaurant, beautifully setup and delicious foods. We had, great chicken momo, Nepali khana set, and few other snacks. All were prepared tastefully as well as great hygiene.”
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“What a great restaurant, beautifully setup and delicious foods. We had, great chicken momo, Nepali khana set, and few other snacks. All were prepared tastefully as well as great hygiene.”February 2024
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Pani puri Net +1
“Amazing place for traditional Nepali food , must try momos , keema noodles, pani puri and my favorite Nepali tea 🤭 and special thanks to Ms Sirjina & team variety momos ⭐️”
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“Amazing place for traditional Nepali food , must try momos , keema noodles, pani puri and my favorite Nepali tea 🤭 and special thanks to Ms Sirjina & team variety momos ⭐️”December 2025
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Sel roti Net +1
“Sel Roti: Crispy, sweet, and perfectly made. It’s hard to find Sel Roti this good!”
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“Sel Roti: Crispy, sweet, and perfectly made. It’s hard to find Sel Roti this good!”December 2025
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Sukuti Net +1
“Their momo, chow mein combo, and sukuti are just wow — unbelievably good.”
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“Their momo, chow mein combo, and sukuti are just wow — unbelievably good.”October 2025
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Veg thakali set Net +1
“The Veg Thakali Set is honestly one of the best ways to experience authentic Nepali flavors.”
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“The Veg Thakali Set is honestly one of the best ways to experience authentic Nepali flavors.”November 2025
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Chatpatye Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Visited this Nepali restaurant today and ordered chatpatye, laphing, pani puri, and a chicken combo. Overall, the food was just okay.”
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Masala chai Net +1
“Masala Chai: Deliciously creamy and aromatic. It was the perfect way to end the meal.”
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“Masala Chai: Deliciously creamy and aromatic. It was the perfect way to end the meal.”December 2025
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Nepali tea Net +1
“Amazing place for traditional Nepali food , must try momos , keema noodles, pani puri and my favorite Nepali tea 🤭 and special thanks to Ms Sirjina & team variety momos ⭐️”
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“Amazing place for traditional Nepali food , must try momos , keema noodles, pani puri and my favorite Nepali tea 🤭 and special thanks to Ms Sirjina & team variety momos ⭐️”December 2025
What to Avoid (9)
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Bodi tama Net −1
“Went down for dinner with my husband and ordered thakali set with normal chicken Informed twice but came out with local chicken,after taking a tiny bite we knew it was local chicken and asked to change with normal chicken but they said it was normal chicken only not local ,It’s really funny that they think we don’t know the difference Between local and normal chicken ,since they weren’t ready to accept there mistake my husband just decided to ask for sabji where they bought bodi tama which taste absolutely blunt,At the end we just paid money for thakali chicken khana and ate normal veg khana which was really disappointing never going back again”
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“Went down for dinner with my husband and ordered thakali set with normal chicken Informed twice but came out with local chicken,after taking a tiny bite we knew it was local chicken and asked to change with normal chicken but they said it was normal chicken only not local ,It’s really funny that they think we don’t know the difference Between local and normal chicken ,since they weren’t ready to accept there mistake my husband just decided to ask for sabji where they bought bodi tama which taste absolutely blunt,At the end we just paid money for thakali chicken khana and ate normal veg khana which was really disappointing never going back again”April 2025
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Buff choila Net −1
“I ordered this morning buff choila and omg can’t believe it was so bad smell n the food is not fresh n very poor quality n immediately i informed them to take the food back after 2 hours they took n not only first time i got food so many times happened to me I always ignored bt this time I disappointed i m not happy at all”
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“I ordered this morning buff choila and omg can’t believe it was so bad smell n the food is not fresh n very poor quality n immediately i informed them to take the food back after 2 hours they took n not only first time i got food so many times happened to me I always ignored bt this time I disappointed i m not happy at all”February 2026
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Butter roti Net −1
“This time on 19.03.2026 time 9:40 PM we ordered butter roti and the roti’s were not cooked.”
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“This time on 19.03.2026 time 9:40 PM we ordered butter roti and the roti’s were not cooked.”March 2026
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Laphing Net −1
“Visited this Nepali restaurant today and ordered chatpatye, laphing, pani puri, and a chicken combo. Overall, the food was just okay. However, the laphing was very disappointing—the filling inside was completely uncooked and tasted raw. When we informed one of the staff about it, they replied that this is how it is made, which was not acceptable to us. We couldn’t even eat a single piece of the laphing, yet we were still charged the full amount.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Visited this Nepali restaurant today and ordered chatpatye, laphing, pani puri, and a chicken combo. Overall, the food was just okay. However, the laphing was very disappointing—the filling inside was completely uncooked and tasted raw. When we informed one of the staff about it, they replied that this is how it is made, which was not acceptable to us. We couldn’t even eat a single piece of the laphing, yet we were still charged the full amount.”December 2025
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Mutton curry Net −1
“Very bad service never order mutton curry from them as mutton is always raw and even after complaining multiple times they do not take any action”
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“Very bad service never order mutton curry from them as mutton is always raw and even after complaining multiple times they do not take any action”March 2026
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Normal veg khana Net −1
“Went down for dinner with my husband and ordered thakali set with normal chicken Informed twice but came out with local chicken,after taking a tiny bite we knew it was local chicken and asked to change with normal chicken but they said it was normal chicken only not local ,It’s really funny that they think we don’t know the difference Between local and normal chicken ,since they weren’t ready to accept there mistake my husband just decided to ask for sabji where they bought bodi tama which taste absolutely blunt,At the end we just paid money for thakali chicken khana and ate normal veg khana which was really disappointing never going back again”
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Critical review excerpts
“Went down for dinner with my husband and ordered thakali set with normal chicken Informed twice but came out with local chicken,after taking a tiny bite we knew it was local chicken and asked to change with normal chicken but they said it was normal chicken only not local ,It’s really funny that they think we don’t know the difference Between local and normal chicken ,since they weren’t ready to accept there mistake my husband just decided to ask for sabji where they bought bodi tama which taste absolutely blunt,At the end we just paid money for thakali chicken khana and ate normal veg khana which was really disappointing never going back again”April 2025
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Thakali chicken khana Net −1
“Went down for dinner with my husband and ordered thakali set with normal chicken Informed twice but came out with local chicken,after taking a tiny bite we knew it was local chicken and asked to change with normal chicken but they said it was normal chicken only not local ,It’s really funny that they think we don’t know the difference Between local and normal chicken ,since they weren’t ready to accept there mistake my husband just decided to ask for sabji where they bought bodi tama which taste absolutely blunt,At the end we just paid money for thakali chicken khana and ate normal veg khana which was really disappointing never going back again”
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Critical review excerpts
“Went down for dinner with my husband and ordered thakali set with normal chicken Informed twice but came out with local chicken,after taking a tiny bite we knew it was local chicken and asked to change with normal chicken but they said it was normal chicken only not local ,It’s really funny that they think we don’t know the difference Between local and normal chicken ,since they weren’t ready to accept there mistake my husband just decided to ask for sabji where they bought bodi tama which taste absolutely blunt,At the end we just paid money for thakali chicken khana and ate normal veg khana which was really disappointing never going back again”April 2025
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Thakali set with normal chicken Net −1
“Went down for dinner with my husband and ordered thakali set with normal chicken Informed twice but came out with local chicken,after taking a tiny bite we knew it was local chicken and asked to change with normal chicken but they said it was normal chicken only not local ,It’s really funny that they think we don’t know the difference Between local and normal chicken ,since they weren’t ready to accept there mistake my husband just decided to ask for sabji where they bought bodi tama which taste absolutely blunt,At the end we just paid money for thakali chicken khana and ate normal veg khana which was really disappointing never going back again”
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Critical review excerpts
“Went down for dinner with my husband and ordered thakali set with normal chicken Informed twice but came out with local chicken,after taking a tiny bite we knew it was local chicken and asked to change with normal chicken but they said it was normal chicken only not local ,It’s really funny that they think we don’t know the difference Between local and normal chicken ,since they weren’t ready to accept there mistake my husband just decided to ask for sabji where they bought bodi tama which taste absolutely blunt,At the end we just paid money for thakali chicken khana and ate normal veg khana which was really disappointing never going back again”April 2025
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Wai wai noddles Net −1
“Over priced … they just boil the wai wai noddles and send it and quantity is so less than the price..”
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“Over priced … they just boil the wai wai noddles and send it and quantity is so less than the price..”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Momos. Start with momos and choose between steamed, fried and tandoori styles; chicken momo is also repeatedly mentioned.
Try Thakali. For a fuller traditional meal, consider the Veg Thakali Set, praised with rice, dal, curry and distinctive Nepali pickles.
Check Delivery. If ordering delivery, confirm the estimated arrival time and keep an eye on the order status because several reviews describe long waits.
Check Orders. Review the bill and dishes before leaving or accepting delivery, as one customer reported missing items and charges for an uncompleted order.
Avoid Mutton. Consider avoiding the mutton curry unless the kitchen confirms it is properly cooked; one reviewer repeatedly received raw mutton.
Plan the visit
Practical details
32 16th St - beside of Portsaid pure vegeterian restaurant
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Late Delivery
Delivery complaints include waits of more than an hour and updates saying an order had left before it actually did.
Order Errors
One reviewer reported missing items, charges for items not ordered and repeatedly undercooked butter roti.
Food Quality
Reviews report raw mutton curry and a buff choila order described as smelling bad and not fresh.
Inconsistent Cooking
A diner found the laphing filling completely uncooked and said the concern was not handled properly.
Poor Value
One delivery customer felt the wai wai noodles portion was too small for its price and disliked the chai and coffee.
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The Bottom Line
Variety Momo Restaurant is a Nepali restaurant in Bur Dubai that gives diners a choice between snackable momos and more substantial traditional meals. The clearest draw in the reviews is the momo selection: chicken momo, mixed chicken momo with chowmein, and the Johl Beef Momo all receive specific praise. The Johl version stood out for its soup base, chewy texture and well-seasoned filling.
For a full plate, the Nepali Thakali Khana and Veg Thakali Set are worth considering. One review describes the vegetarian set with rice, dal, vegetable curry, gundruk ko achar and timur tomato achar, while another calls the Thakali meal a favourite. Sel Roti and masala chai also feature in a well-regarded meal.
The atmosphere is described as cozy, clean and comfortable, and many diners mention warm, polite service. There is an important caveat for delivery customers: reviews include waits exceeding an hour, inaccurate dispatch updates and unanswered calls. Food consistency is also uneven, with separate complaints about raw mutton, uncooked laphing and stale buff choila.
For a first visit, dining in and checking the order before paying may be less risky than relying on delivery.