Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Discovery Garden Dubai

Name: Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Discovery Garden Dubai
Address: SHOP NO. 3 & 8 - BUILDING NO. 20 1st St, Discovery Gardens, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145834455

Discovery Gardens

Vegetarian restaurant Open now 04 583 4455

Vasanta Bhavan is a vegetarian South Indian restaurant in Discovery Gardens, known in reviews for crisp dosas and filter coffee. It suits a casual breakfast or light meal, with familiar cooking and generally reasonable pricing.

Reputation Score

3.7

★★★★☆

1,383 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Crisp dosas

The masala dosa is praised for being crunchy without excess oil, while Mysore and ghee paper versions also receive strong mentions.

Filter coffee

Filter coffee is a standout for several reviewers, described as smooth and rich and called the best in Discovery Gardens.

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What to Eat at Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Discovery Garden Dubai

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Discovery Garden 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 4

Vada Net +2

“Favorites - Ghee paper roast and Vada. Delicious chutneys.”
Mysoor masala dosa Net +2

“Mysore masala dosa is crispy and tasty.”
Rawa masala dosa Net +2

“I ordered one rawa masala dosa along with 🧅 and 🍅 uttapam followed by filter coffee. I couldnt take picture of the dishes however I manage to take picture of filter coffee which will be enough to explain how good my experience would have been.”
South indian thali Net +2

“Had South Indian Thali here. Taste was Good have variety of south indian sabji and Curries including sweet.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Chilli porotta Net +1

“Especially the chili porotta was spectacular (but I didn't click a picture) vadas were piping hot 🔥 and the Mysore masala dosa was spectacular.”
Adai dosa Net +1

“The adai dosa and ghee roast are worth every dirham.”
Appam Net +1

“We literally enjoy our dinner . Just loved baby corn masala dosa & appam with veg kurma . We found a new Good restaurant.”
Baby corn masala dosa Net +1

“We literally enjoy our dinner . Just loved baby corn masala dosa & appam with veg kurma . We found a new Good restaurant.”
Chili idli Net +1

“We ordered Masala Dosa, Ghee paper Dosa, idiyappam, Tomato onion uthappam, paneer , Chili Idli, Dynamic cauliflower, Filter coffee & watermelon juice. One of the best place to have dosa really very tasty and specially unique taste of their chili idli. Everything was super super tasty.”
Ghee paper dosa Net +1

“I really like the chilli parotta and ghee paper dosa.”
Gobi 65 Net +1

“Gobi 65 is amazing as well.”
Idli set Net +1

“We ordered Idli set Ghee roast paper dosa & Mini thali. First talk about the restaurant, it was fully packed, but still we managed to get a table. Cleanliness is very satisfactory. Staffs are polite and very good. Food was very fresh and quality of food was good.”
Kesari Net +1

“The kesari is to die for.”
Long paper masala dosa Net +1

“Dosa is amazing here, don't miss trying the long Paper Masala Dosa.”
Masala dosa set Net +1

“The masala dosa set looked smaller than the usual esp the sambar. However, the flavor fully made up for the quantity. Each of the sauces were tasty, and the masala dosa has a light natural flavor to it.”
Medhu vada Net +1

“Love their medhu vada with chutney and filter coffee is probably the best in town.”
Mini meal Net +1

“I had a mini meal and the food quality was awesome and delicious.”
Onion tomato and chili uttapam Net +1

“I had the onion tomato and chili uttapam and loved it.”
Pongal Net +1

“Whether you’re craving a classic masala dosa, pongal, or filter coffee, Vasanta Bhavan delivers consistent taste and a warm, simple dining experience.”
Poori set Net +1

“I was not able to take a photo of the poori set, but my husband enjoyed it immensely.”
Rose milk Net +1

“Rose milk is a must try here.”
Set dosa Net +1

“During our breakfast visit, we relished the Rava Masala Dosa, Set Dosa, and Uttappam, along with delicious chutneys and a perfectly brewed filter coffee.”
Special tamil new year meal Net +1

“Great food. Tried the special Tamil New Year meal.”
Uttappam Net +1

“During our breakfast visit, we relished the Rava Masala Dosa, Set Dosa, and Uttappam, along with delicious chutneys and a perfectly brewed filter coffee.”
Veg kurma Net +1

“We literally enjoy our dinner . Just loved baby corn masala dosa & appam with veg kurma . We found a new Good restaurant.”
Veg thali Net +1

“Hey viwers Today we are visited here, there have awesome Veg INDIAN food in Dubai. Try it's veg thali”
Mini tiffin Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Love the mini tiffin, one can never go wrong with that.”
Chola battura Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Chola Battura is okey, Chilli porota little spicy.”
Fried rice Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Fried rice and gobi 65 was ok.”

Drinks 2

Filter coffee Net +6

“The best filter coffee in Discovery Gardens. It's smooth and elegant, with a rich flavour.”
Masala chai Net +1

“I also loved the masala chai. The flavor of tea was so distinct that I didn't even feel the need for sugar even though I usually enjoy my chai as a sweet.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Crisp rava onion dosa Net −1

“Food gets a 3 out of 5 i ordered a crisp rava onion dosa and well i was disappointed! it came looking a little messed up with the plate a tad smaller for the size of dosa ! taste too was pretty average”
Onion uttappa Net −1

“Onion uttappa half cooked.”
Puri Net −1

“Puri was half cooked.”
Sambar Net −2

“Now let’s talk about the food: if we can even call it that. My dosa arrived looking like it had been through emotional trauma. It was neither crispy nor soft, just… confused. The sambar tasted like someone whispered “lentils” into hot water and called it a day. And the chutney? I’m pretty sure it was just coconut that lost all hope.”
Payasam Net −2

“Food overall was good, but was really disappointed with the payasam. Authentic payasam is all about simplicity — rice or vermicelli slow-cooked in milk with jaggery or sugar, cardamom, and a few cashews and raisins. What I got here had pasta mixed into it, which completely killed the traditional taste and texture. Didn't feel like the payasam I'm used to. Would request them to stick to the traditional recipe rather than experimenting with something that doesn't belong in it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Arrive early. For weekend breakfast, arrive early: one reviewer says later arrivals may need to wait for a seat.

Plan parking. Allow extra time to find parking, as a reviewer specifically calls it a challenge.

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Practical details

SHOP NO. 3 & 8 - BUILDING NO. 20 1st St

Jebel Ali Village - Discovery Gardens, Dubai

04 583 4455

Mon	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun	7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Several reviews describe long waits, including delayed dine-in orders and a delivery rider waiting 40 minutes without clear updates.

Delivery packing

Delivery orders have been criticised for poor packaging, with one reviewer saying food was wasted because of the packing materials.

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The Bottom Line

Vasanta Bhavan is a vegetarian South Indian restaurant in Discovery Gardens, with reviews strongest on breakfast and tiffin-style dishes. Masala dosa, idli, pongal and filter coffee are among the clearest reasons to consider it, while the menu also includes options such as mini tiffin, uttapam and thali meals. Dosas are the safer bet.

One diner called the masala dosa crunchy without being oily, and others praised the Mysore masala dosa, ghee paper dosa and long paper masala dosa. Filter coffee is another recurring highlight, with one departing Dubai resident calling it the best in Discovery Gardens. Prices are generally described as economical or reasonable.

The experience is not completely consistent. Some visitors report fresh food, friendly staff, clean spacious seating and quick service, while others describe watery chutney and sambar, pre-cooked dosa, slow order handling and inattentive service. Delivery deserves extra caution: poor packaging has reportedly caused food wastage, so dining in may be the better choice.

Weekend mornings can be busy, and one reviewer recommends arriving early for a seat. Parking is also a known headache. For a quieter meal, an evening visit may work better.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance and washrooms are specifically mentioned, but fasting diners should check options in advance.