Dosa standout
The ghee masala dosa and coconut chutney are repeatedly singled out, with one regular comparing the dosa favourably to Bengaluru and Mysuru.
Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Deira Dubai
Al Muteena
Vasanta Bhavan in Al Muteena is a vegetarian restaurant centred on South Indian breakfast, dosas and meals. Reviewers particularly return for the ghee masala dosa with coconut chutney, while the mini tiffin gives first-time visitors a broad breakfast tasting plate.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
178 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mini tiffin
Breakfast mini tiffin includes mini masala dosa, idli, medu vada, pongal or upma, sheera and filter coffee or tea.
Authentic flavours
Customers describe the South Indian food as authentic, including crispy vada sambar, rava dosa and well-liked vegetarian meals.
Clean setting
Reviews mention a clean, tidy dining room and an unusually clean washroom for a mid-sized restaurant.
Parking options
RTA parking is available around the restaurant, including spaces in front, at the side and behind the building.
Fast delivery
One recent customer specifically reports fresh food, quick delivery and reliable service.
What to Eat at Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Deira Dubai 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 Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Deira Dubai, 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 Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Deira Dubai, 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
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Mini tiffin Net +1
“Tried Mini Tiffin 25% inaugural offer goingon Tastes good.”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Tried Mini Tiffin 25% inaugural offer goingon Tastes good.”February 2023
“+ Their Mini tiffin which is a part of breakfast menu, includes 1 mini masala dosa, 1 idli, 1 medu vada, 1 pongal or upma, sheera, 1 filter coffee or tea. Totally worth it.”April 2026
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Bindi fry Net +1
“Bindi fry- good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Bindi fry- good”April 2025
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Full thaali Net +1
“If you are two people you can go for the full thaali and mini thaali.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If you are two people you can go for the full thaali and mini thaali.”February 2025
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Ghee masala dosa Net +1
“Best ghee masala dosa in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“Best ghee masala dosa in Dubai.”January 2026
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Mini breakfast combo Net +1
“Liked their mini breakfast combo and their coffee and their ambience also good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Liked their mini breakfast combo and their coffee and their ambience also good”June 2025
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Mini thaali Net +1
“We have tried south Indian veg thaali and mini thaali both are absolutely amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We have tried south Indian veg thaali and mini thaali both are absolutely amazing.”February 2025
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North indian tali Net +1
“Vegetarian food was very tasty. North Indian tali is standing out form others.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Vegetarian food was very tasty. North Indian tali is standing out form others.”April 2025
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North indian thali Net +1
“Very good outlet. Order a north indian thali good price and for 1 person quantity is enough.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very good outlet. Order a north indian thali good price and for 1 person quantity is enough.”February 2023
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Paneer and mushroom chilli Net +1
“The appetizers were very good, paneer and mushroom chilli.”
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Review excerpts
“The appetizers were very good, paneer and mushroom chilli.”July 2025
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Paneer tikka masala Net +1
“Had poori, tandoori porotta and paneer tikka masala. It was delicious. This is a good vegetarian option to try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had poori, tandoori porotta and paneer tikka masala. It was delicious. This is a good vegetarian option to try.”May 2023
Honorable mentions (10)
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Rava dosa Net +1
“I ordered Vada sambar and Rava Dosa, and both of them were excellent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered Vada sambar and Rava Dosa, and both of them were excellent.”February 2024
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Roasted idli Net +1
“The roasted idli is a specialty only available on certain days but it's worth the wait.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The roasted idli is a specialty only available on certain days but it's worth the wait.”July 2025
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South indian plate meal Net +1
“Good idli, south indian plate meal too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good idli, south indian plate meal too.”January 2026
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South indian veg thaali Net +1
“We have tried south Indian veg thaali and mini thaali both are absolutely amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We have tried south Indian veg thaali and mini thaali both are absolutely amazing.”February 2025
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Tandoori porotta Net +1
“Had poori, tandoori porotta and paneer tikka masala. It was delicious. This is a good vegetarian option to try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had poori, tandoori porotta and paneer tikka masala. It was delicious. This is a good vegetarian option to try.”May 2023
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Uludu wade Net +1
“Uludu wade- good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Uludu wade- good”April 2025
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Vada sambar Net +1
“I ordered Vada sambar and Rava Dosa, and both of them were excellent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered Vada sambar and Rava Dosa, and both of them were excellent.”February 2024
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Idli Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Good idli, south indian plate meal too.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Good idli, south indian plate meal too.”January 2026
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Poori Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Had poori, tandoori porotta and paneer tikka masala. It was delicious. This is a good vegetarian option to try.”
Positive 1Negative 1Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“Had poori, tandoori porotta and paneer tikka masala. It was delicious. This is a good vegetarian option to try.”May 2023
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Mushroom masala Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Mushroom masala- average”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Coffee Net +2
“Lived the coffee.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lived the coffee.”February 2023
“Liked their mini breakfast combo and their coffee and their ambience also good”June 2025
What to Avoid (8)
Food 8
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Sambar Net −1
“Money is not issue if it is much tasty. Normal quality sambar and idly vada like normal cafeteria. Poori is small and it is ok. And also I got one hair pc on with sambar.”
Positive 1Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“Money is not issue if it is much tasty. Normal quality sambar and idly vada like normal cafeteria. Poori is small and it is ok. And also I got one hair pc on with sambar.”October 2024
“But sambar rasam also not upto the mark.”June 2023
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Full meals Net −1
“The koottu and poriyal are not tasty and it's really insufficient when you ordered a full meals on craving.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The koottu and poriyal are not tasty and it's really insufficient when you ordered a full meals on craving.”June 2023
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Koottu Net −1
“The koottu and poriyal are not tasty and it's really insufficient when you ordered a full meals on craving.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The koottu and poriyal are not tasty and it's really insufficient when you ordered a full meals on craving.”June 2023
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Kuruma Net −1
“The kuruma given also not sufficient.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The kuruma given also not sufficient.”June 2023
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Poriyal Net −1
“The koottu and poriyal are not tasty and it's really insufficient when you ordered a full meals on craving.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The koottu and poriyal are not tasty and it's really insufficient when you ordered a full meals on craving.”June 2023
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Rasam Net −1
“But sambar rasam also not upto the mark.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“But sambar rasam also not upto the mark.”June 2023
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Veg paratha Net −1
“Very bad service and veg paratha quality is very bad they served previous day preparation. Also staff not aware about the product very Very poor quality.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Very bad service and veg paratha quality is very bad they served previous day preparation. Also staff not aware about the product very Very poor quality.”February 2025
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Pongal Net −2
“Preparation of Pongal should be better. Pongal portion is small.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“Preparation of Pongal should be better. Pongal portion is small.”January 2023
“Ordered pongal and shocked to receive 50% less quantity what we got in last month.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. Visit for breakfast if you specifically want dosa or idli; one review says those breakfast items cannot be ordered after 11:30 am.
Try mini tiffin. For a broad breakfast sample, ask for the mini tiffin: it includes dosa, idli, medu vada, pongal or upma, sheera and a drink.
Check order. If ordering more than one dish, check that the supporting side has arrived before starting; a customer waited for a missing side dish.
Plan parking. Parking is available around the building, but weekend demand can make it difficult; the rear parking is another option mentioned by a reviewer.
Confirm spice. If you need mild food, repeat the request when ordering and check the dish, as one customer found a no-spicy order excessively hot.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Abu Baker Al Siddique St
Al Muteena - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Several reviews report unprofessional staff, forgotten orders, delayed dishes and poor attention during otherwise promising visits.
Food concerns
A customer reported spoiled food, while earlier reviews also alleged spoiled chutney and stale dosa batter.
Reduced portions
One customer said the pongal portion was cut by half while the price stayed the same.
Timing limits
Breakfast favourites such as dosa and idli may not be available after 11:30 am, even during lunch.
Order mistakes
Reviews mention missing side dishes, wrong plates reaching tables and orders taking around 25 minutes for simple dosa items.
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The Bottom Line
Vasanta Bhavan is a vegetarian South Indian restaurant in Al Muteena, and breakfast is the clearest reason to consider it. The menu mentioned in reviews includes ghee masala dosa, rava dosa, idli, medu vada, pongal and South Indian meals. The ghee masala dosa with white coconut chutney attracts especially strong praise, while the mini tiffin is a useful way to sample several breakfast dishes in one order.
The setting gets good marks for being clean and comfortable; one reviewer even called the washroom unusually clean for a mid-sized restaurant. Parking is available around the building, including RTA spaces in front, at the side and behind, though weekends can be trickier. The branch is also described as a walk from Abu Bakr Al Siddique Metro station.
Service is the main uncertainty. Some customers report quick, friendly help and reliable delivery, but others describe forgotten orders, wrong dishes, missing sides and long waits. Food feedback is similarly mixed, including complaints about spoiled food, excessive spice and reduced pongal portions.
Go for breakfast if dosa or idli is your priority, and check the order before settling in.