Vasai Local Restaurant

Name: Vasai Local Restaurant
Address: 28, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971507590354

Al Karama

Seafood restaurant Closed 0 507 590 354

Vasai Local is a seafood restaurant in Al Karama serving Koli and coastal Maharashtrian cuisine. Reviews point to the fish thali, Bharlela Sarga and home-style seafood flavours that remind many diners of Mumbai and Vasai.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

958 ratings

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Koli Flavours

Customers repeatedly describe the seafood as authentic Koli, East Indian or coastal Maharashtrian cooking with a nostalgic Vasai-Mumbai taste.

Fish Thali

The fish thali can include fish fry, prawn curry, dal, rice, bhakri and a sweet; several diners rated it highly.

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What to Eat at Vasai Local Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Vasai Local 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 5

Fish thali Net +7

“Amazing food, great vibes, and top-notch service every time. Highly recommend the Fish Thali and their refreshing Sol Kadi.”
Bharlela sarga Net +3

“The bharlelasargi was masala stuffed pomphret and stuffing was simply superb!”
Crab roast Net +3

“The crab roast was good.”
Kokam sharbat Net +3

“first served with chilled kokam sharbat which is good Healthy summer drink to beat the heat”
Prawn chilli Net +3

“Looking for proper Mahar-ashtrian seafood, this is the place. We loved the king fish fry and prawns chili, it was amazing.”

Honorable mentions (53)

Bakri roti Net +2

“I visited Vasai Local on a Sunday and ordered my usual the fish fry, prawns and their bakri roti ( rice roti ). The food was absolutely delicious as always and the service truly stood out.”
Bombil rava fry Net +2

“It did not disappoint! We had some delicious melt in the mouth Bombil Rava Fry with crispy exterior and tasty Goan Prawn curry with a Bhakri (Rice flatbread) and white Rice.”
Chicken platter Net +2

“The specialty is of course the fish but the chicken options they have is also really nice, like the chicken platter”
Fish fry Net +2

“Be it fish fry or the prawns curry, everything tasted so good.”
Fugiyas Net +2

“the owner I believe noticed this and provided us with fuggias as complimentary- which turned out to be the best in all.”
Jowar bhakri Net +2

“We ordered prawns chilli & crab roast paired with jowar bhakri…the combination was outstanding.”
Prawns koliwada Net +2

“And we had a superb Fish thali along with a Prawn koliwada deep fry which was also awesome.”
Prawns rawa fry Net +2

“Prawns rava fry was good too.”
Alphonso kulfi Net +1

“The Alphonso kulfi we tried at the end was also brilliant.”
Bangada fry Net +1

“bangada fry which I ordered was tawa fry you have 2 option tawa or rava both taste good 👍”
Bombil Net +1

“Best place to find fresh Bombay Duck & fish thali.”
Bombil dry Net +1

“We had bombil dry , bombil rava fried which was the best .”
Carrot and papaya salad Net +1

“The carrot 🥕 and papaya salad and green chutney was yummy.”
Corn tikki Net +1

“What’s best is they also have veg options along with typical Mumbai snacks such as Vada Pav, samosa, Pav bhaji etc. Also tasty is their corn tikki and the list is long.”
Crab curry Net +1

“We tried the bharlela sarga and crab curry, and I must say the seafood was fresh and flavorful.”
Crab masala Net +1

“I tried the Bharlela Sarga, prawns koliwada, surmai tawa fry in both green and red masala, and crab masala, all paired perfectly with soft, rustic bhakri. Every dish was bursting with coastal flavor — fresh, vibrant, and true to its roots. The crab masala and surmai were especially unforgettable, and the prawns koliwada had just the right amount of crisp and spice.”
Dal kitchdi Net +1

“Had dal kitchdi, the food was good , but the service for other foods was little slow.”
Fried fish Net +1

“All the seafood items that we ordered were authentic and tasted delicious, especially the fried fish 🐠.”
Fried pompfret Net +1

“Mutton killa style is tasty and with different kind of gravy, fried pompfret and surmai is tasty too.”
Garlic naan Net +1

“For mains, the Prawns Biryani with Garlic Naan was outstanding, and the Green Sargayacha Ambat was a delicious, tangy standout.”
Goan prawn curry Net +1

“We had some delicious melt in the mouth Bombil Rava Fry with crispy exterior and tasty Goan Prawn curry with a Bhakri (Rice flatbread) and white Rice.”
Green king fish curry Net +1

“The green king fish curry and rice bakri was awesome.”
Green sargayacha ambat Net +1

“For mains, the Prawns Biryani with Garlic Naan was outstanding, and the Green Sargayacha Ambat was a delicious, tangy standout.”
Jamun kulfi Net +1

“Ended on a high with the Jamun Kulfi for dessert — pure indulgence!”
Kanda bhajiya Net +1

“I had kanda bhajiya alongside the vada pav and that too was so delicious, crispy and full of flavors.”
King fish fry Net +1

“Looking for proper Mahar-ashtrian seafood, this is the place. We loved the king fish fry and prawns chili, it was amazing.”
Kokam popsicles Net +1

“Kokam popsicles were complimentary and were pleasant surprise that was served us at the end.”
Kolambi batata ambat Net +1

“One of the best dining and yum yum food i had in Dubai. You will taste the authentic koli style masala taste on your tongue taking you back to memories of coastal vasai. Please try tawa fry pomfret and kolambi batata ambat for sure with bhakri.”
Kolbi tava koli Net +1

“Started with the Sarga Fry Tava, Kolbi Tava Koli, Chicken Platter, and Fugiyas — all delicious and packed with flavour.”
Misal pav Net +1

“Awesome & zhanzhanit Misal Pav, the way I imagined exactly same thing I got, I can really feel the Athentic taste of the spices used to make curry of this Misal, they just nailed it, must give a try if you are spicy Misal lovers”
Modak Net +1

“Modak cover was little thick but soooo fresh must try...”
Mutton killa style Net +1

“Mutton killa style is tasty and with different kind of gravy, fried pompfret and surmai is tasty too.”
Mutton potato chops Net +1

“We tried Bombarding ducks fry, fish thali ,mutton thali, prawns potato chops , mutton potato chops and prawns masala fry. We could not put anything in order of preference because all of it was lip smackingly good.”
Potatochops Net +1

“The potatochops are to die for must must try”
Prawn platter Net +1

“The prawn platter is amazing...”
Prawns biryani Net +1

“For mains, the Prawns Biryani with Garlic Naan was outstanding, and the Green Sargayacha Ambat was a delicious, tangy standout.”
Prawns curry Net +1

“Be it fish fry or the prawns curry, everything tasted so good.”
Prawns masala fry Net +1

“We tried Bombarding ducks fry, fish thali ,mutton thali, prawns potato chops , mutton potato chops and prawns masala fry. We could not put anything in order of preference because all of it was lip smackingly good.”
Prawns potato chops Net +1

“We tried Bombarding ducks fry, fish thali ,mutton thali, prawns potato chops , mutton potato chops and prawns masala fry. We could not put anything in order of preference because all of it was lip smackingly good.”
Rice rotis Net +1

“Ordered a jowar bhakri and 2 rice rotis which were excellent.”
Sarga fry tava Net +1

“Started with the Sarga Fry Tava, Kolbi Tava Koli, Chicken Platter, and Fugiyas — all delicious and packed with flavour.”
Seafood Net +1

“The food was delicious, the seafood especially stood out, and Mintu provided outstanding service.”
Stuffed pomfret Net +1

“Stuffed pomfret beast amazing.”
Sukhya bombilachi chutney Net +1

“For those who love Bombay Duck, try the sukhya bombilachi chutney it’s yummy.”
Surmai tawa fry red masala Net +1

“I tried the Bharlela Sarga, prawns koliwada, surmai tawa fry in both green and red masala, and crab masala, all paired perfectly with soft, rustic bhakri. Every dish was bursting with coastal flavor — fresh, vibrant, and true to its roots. The crab masala and surmai were especially unforgettable, and the prawns koliwada had just the right amount of crisp and spice.”
Surmai thali Net +1

“Now coming to the food, the surmai thali was a perfect 10/10. Very flavorful and delicious.”
Tandoori aloo Net +1

“Tandoori aloo was yummy as well.”
Tawa bangada fry Net +1

“And the last my tasty tasty tawa bangada fry well fried to the perfection soft with masala juicy flavours ...”
Tawa fry pomfret Net +1

“One of the best dining and yum yum food i had in Dubai. You will taste the authentic koli style masala taste on your tongue taking you back to memories of coastal vasai. Please try tawa fry pomfret and kolambi batata ambat for sure with bhakri.”
Vada pav Net +1

“So recently I tried this vada pav @vasailocalrestaurant I must say it tastes so delicious that it reminded me of Bombay wala vada pav, I want to add that it was freshly made the spices and flavors were just perfect!”
Bombil fry Net 0

Mixed feedback

“I love this place specifically for the bombil fry.”
Mutton thali Net 0

Mixed feedback

“We tried Bombarding ducks fry, fish thali ,mutton thali, prawns potato chops , mutton potato chops and prawns masala fry. We could not put anything in order of preference because all of it was lip smackingly good.”
Chicken killa Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The chicken killa was average.”

Drinks 3

Tea Net +2

“Also their tea , omg was awesome 👏. In the contest for best tea in uae .”
Cutting chai Net +1

“Visit them with you friends and chill out having their amazing snacks and don’t forget their cutting chai!! I m not a chai person but I had 2 cup of chai 🙈🙈 (it had the perfect taste of masala in it)!”
Masala chai Net +1

“but today I felt like trying their masala chai, & Vasai Local haven’t disappointed me, especially awesome masala chai gives real taste & mumbai feel when I got mine in typical mumbai chaiwala glass so loved it 😃😃😃”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Chicken thali Net −1

“Served sour chicken thali and actually tried to convince me it was made with "Imli ka Paani"! Any Vasai local knows tamarind is used for fish, never for chicken. Stop giving fake excuses to cover up old, spoiled food.”
Fried pomfret Net −1

“The fried pomfret tasted off as you can see in the pic. Wasn’t fried properly and had runny masala. Taste was average”
Gulab jamun Net −1

“But the gulab jamun in the thali was very unusual taste and texture.”
Pompret fry Net −1

“Vasia Local Restaurant fell significantly short of expectations during our visit to Dubai, despite the restaurant being empty , the quality was disappointing; Pompret fry was not properly cleaned nor cooked.”
Tandoori roti Net −1

“In thali, they serve tandoori roti which is a big turn off.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Bombil. Ask whether bombil is available before ordering; several diners found it sold out, especially later in the day.

Choose Fry Style. For fish such as bangada, ask whether you prefer tawa or rava fry; one reviewer enjoyed both options.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Karama, Dubai

0 507 590 354

Mon	10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue	10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed	10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu	10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri	10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	8:30 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Food Consistency

A few recent reviews reported stale-smelling, undercooked or poorly cleaned fish, so quality appears to vary between visits.

Slow Service

Some diners experienced slow service, including during a quiet visit and on Sundays.

Customer-reported prices

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

35 dhs

thali

“The thali at 35 dhs was with one piece of kingfish fry, a prawn curry and dal and a sweet- we had gulab jamun”

Google review · March 2026

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The Bottom Line

Vasai Local is a seafood restaurant in Al Karama focused on Koli and coastal Maharashtrian cooking. The main draw is the fish thali, which reviewers describe with fish fry, prawn curry, dal, rice, bhakri and a sweet. Individual dishes worth considering include Bharlela Sarga, Prawn Koliwada and crab roast, while Sol Kadi or kokum sarbat makes a familiar accompaniment.

The strongest feedback is about flavour and nostalgia. Diners from Mumbai, Vasai and Virar say the food recalls home, and the rustic fishing-themed décor adds to that feeling. Service is often described as warm and attentive, with occasional welcome drinks, frayums or other small gestures.

It is a compact restaurant, and reviews suggest it suits relaxed meals with friends or family rather than a rushed stop. There is some inconsistency worth keeping in mind. Recent reviewers reported stale-smelling or undercooked fish, while others found the seafood fresh and well prepared.

Bhakri has also ranged from excellent and soft to hard, and one diner strongly disliked the mutton thali’s chewy meat. Bombil may sell out or be unavailable without the menu being updated, so ask before ordering. One review reported a 35 dhs thali and a 45 dhs pomfret version, but treat those as customer-reported prices rather than a current menu.