Dosa variety
Masala dosa, ghee roast and Mysore masala dosa are recurring favourites, with some reviewers praising crisp texture and generous potato filling.
Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Silicon Oasis Dubai
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Vasanta Bhavan is a vegetarian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis focused on South Indian comfort food. Reviews point to dosa, idli, pongal, thali meals and filter coffee as the main draws, though service consistency can vary considerably between visits.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
833 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Filter coffee
Filter coffee is repeatedly singled out as a worthwhile South Indian-style drink, with one review praising its clean taste and balanced strength.
Traditional meals
Customers mention authentic flavours in South Indian meals, including idli, dosa, pongal and thali dishes.
Family seating
Reviews describe comfortable seating with sofa booths and traditional tables, making the space workable for family dining.
Fresh favourites
Pongal and medu vada receive specific praise, including comments on creamy pongal and crisp, freshly made vada.
What to Eat at Vasanta Bhavan Restaurant | Silicon Oasis 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 | Silicon Oasis 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 | Silicon Oasis 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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Pongal Net +4
“Best pongal I have eaten. Three types of coconut chutney complimented the dish very well.”
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Review excerpts
“Best pongal I have eaten. Three types of coconut chutney complimented the dish very well.”December 2022
“Pongal is the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out and leaves you scraping the bottom of the bowl for more.”January 2024
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Mini tiffin Net +2
“I simply love the food here, especially Dosas, mini tiffin and their meals. ❤️ special mention to all the waiters who are very kind and always serving us with a smile. Thank you VB ❤️”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I simply love the food here, especially Dosas, mini tiffin and their meals. ❤️ special mention to all the waiters who are very kind and always serving us with a smile. Thank you VB ❤️”May 2026
“Loved the Mini tiffin in breakfast which also includes filter coffee or tea.”August 2022
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Mysore masala dosa Net +2
“Food taste: i tried maysore masala dosa which should be spicy and they made it whereas many South Indian restaurant in Dubai don't make maysore masala dosa that spicy”
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Review excerpts
“Food taste: i tried maysore masala dosa which should be spicy and they made it whereas many South Indian restaurant in Dubai don't make maysore masala dosa that spicy”August 2022
“Mysore masala dosa, bathura, sambar vada were good.”July 2023
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Masala dosa Net +1
“In Masala Dosa, The crispy crepe held its own against the generous filling of spiced potatoes and onions. Each bite was a delightful combination of textures.”
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“In Masala Dosa, The crispy crepe held its own against the generous filling of spiced potatoes and onions. Each bite was a delightful combination of textures.”January 2024
“In search of tasty masala dosa, vada and coffee in UAE, we found Vasanta Bhavan as the best. 👍🏻👍🏻”March 2022
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Cheese dosa Net +1
“Finally the “cheese dosa and mexican dosa” making places can take rest.”
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“Finally the “cheese dosa and mexican dosa” making places can take rest.”March 2022
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Kesari Net +1
“Good south indian food. Faster service . Poliste staff. Kesari was best.”
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“Good south indian food. Faster service . Poliste staff. Kesari was best.”February 2026
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Mexican dosa Net +1
“Finally the “cheese dosa and mexican dosa” making places can take rest.”
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“Finally the “cheese dosa and mexican dosa” making places can take rest.”March 2022
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Mushroom biryani Net +1
“Vasantha Bhavan's Mushroom Biryani was a vegetarian masterpiece. The dish was light yet satisfying, proving that vegetarian biryani can be just as delicious as its meaty counterparts.”
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“Vasantha Bhavan's Mushroom Biryani was a vegetarian masterpiece. The dish was light yet satisfying, proving that vegetarian biryani can be just as delicious as its meaty counterparts.”January 2024
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Pooris Net +1
“I chose the poori and wasn’t disappointed. The pooris are soft, fluffy, not too oily, served hot and one can’t but help poke them to let the steam escape.”
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Review excerpts
“I chose the poori and wasn’t disappointed. The pooris are soft, fluffy, not too oily, served hot and one can’t but help poke them to let the steam escape.”August 2024
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Sambar vada Net +1
“Mysore masala dosa, bathura, sambar vada were good.”
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Review excerpts
“Mysore masala dosa, bathura, sambar vada were good.”July 2023
Honorable mentions (2)
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Idli Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food is tasty, fresh, and served hot, with authentic flavors in items like idli, dosa, and thali meals.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is tasty, fresh, and served hot, with authentic flavors in items like idli, dosa, and thali meals.”June 2026
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Plain dosa Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“3. Plain dosa - very average”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 4
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Filter coffee Net +3
“🔹️ Filter Coffee - Best in Town”
Positive 4Negative 1
Review excerpts
“🔹️ Filter Coffee - Best in Town”July 2024
“Filter coffee had a clean taste nice blend not too strong, right proportion.”July 2023
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Lassi Net +1
“I also tried the pongal and lassi, and everything was absolutely worth it. The food tasted fresh, delicious, and comforting in the best way.”
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“I also tried the pongal and lassi, and everything was absolutely worth it. The food tasted fresh, delicious, and comforting in the best way.”April 2026
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Mango lassi Net +1
“Also worth a mention is their Mango Lassi. It’s served in a small takeaway bottle. Not too sweet and just the right cool temperature to let one enjoy the taste.”
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Review excerpts
“Also worth a mention is their Mango Lassi. It’s served in a small takeaway bottle. Not too sweet and just the right cool temperature to let one enjoy the taste.”August 2024
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South indian coffee Net +1
“The best part was the perfect cup of south Indian coffee with mild sugar 😊”
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Review excerpts
“The best part was the perfect cup of south Indian coffee with mild sugar 😊”December 2022
What to Avoid (11)
Food 10
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Chapathi Net −1
“Worst service and worst good, I have ordered chapathi veg kurma, delivered chapathi old chena masala taste was not good, even they didn’t informed they don’t have veg kurma.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst service and worst good, I have ordered chapathi veg kurma, delivered chapathi old chena masala taste was not good, even they didn’t informed they don’t have veg kurma.”March 2026
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Chena masala Net −1
“Worst service and worst good, I have ordered chapathi veg kurma, delivered chapathi old chena masala taste was not good, even they didn’t informed they don’t have veg kurma.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Worst service and worst good, I have ordered chapathi veg kurma, delivered chapathi old chena masala taste was not good, even they didn’t informed they don’t have veg kurma.”March 2026
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Curd vada Net −1
“Curd vada is completely sour and couldn't finish one.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Curd vada is completely sour and couldn't finish one.”September 2022
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Idli vada Net −1
“For Idli Vada they gave only one spoon that too nitva regular size.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“For Idli Vada they gave only one spoon that too nitva regular size.”January 2026
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Medu vada Net −1
“5. Medu Vada - not good”
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Critical review excerpts
“5. Medu Vada - not good”March 2024
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North indian thali Net −1
“I again ordered North Indian thali on 28-June 12:30 pm that thali which was super cold the paneer was disgusting filled with water.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I again ordered North Indian thali on 28-June 12:30 pm that thali which was super cold the paneer was disgusting filled with water.”June 2024
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Poori bhaji Net −1
“4. Poori Bhaji - Not good at all”
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Critical review excerpts
“4. Poori Bhaji - Not good at all”March 2024
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Tomato soup Net −1
“Ordered tomato soup which tasted more like tomato ketchup.!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered tomato soup which tasted more like tomato ketchup.!!”March 2026
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Tomato-onion uttapam Net −1
“Tomato-Onion Uttapam: The actual dish was disappointing, as it did not live up to the image shown. I recommend either changing the menu image to reflect the actual Uttapam served or improving the preparation of the Uttapam to match the expectation set by the photo.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tomato-Onion Uttapam: The actual dish was disappointing, as it did not live up to the image shown. I recommend either changing the menu image to reflect the actual Uttapam served or improving the preparation of the Uttapam to match the expectation set by the photo.”November 2025
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Vada dipped Net −1
“We ordered breakfast - Idly & Vada dipped, Chai and some sweet. Idly wasn’t well done, I could taste the batter. Also, I found a thread in sambhar. Vadas were mini vadas (at the price of regular vada).”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered breakfast - Idly & Vada dipped, Chai and some sweet. Idly wasn’t well done, I could taste the batter. Also, I found a thread in sambhar. Vadas were mini vadas (at the price of regular vada).”January 2024
Drinks 1
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Chai Net −1
“We ordered breakfast - Idly & Vada dipped, Chai and some sweet. Idly wasn’t well done, I could taste the batter. Also, I found a thread in sambhar. Vadas were mini vadas (at the price of regular vada). Chai container wasn’t leak proof and of course half of it was spilt in the bag and the rest had some gray residue sitting at the bottom (not tea leaves, it tasted like burnt milk)”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered breakfast - Idly & Vada dipped, Chai and some sweet. Idly wasn’t well done, I could taste the batter. Also, I found a thread in sambhar. Vadas were mini vadas (at the price of regular vada). Chai container wasn’t leak proof and of course half of it was spilt in the bag and the rest had some gray residue sitting at the bottom (not tea leaves, it tasted like burnt milk)”January 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm thali. If ordering an unlimited thali, confirm exactly what is unlimited before travelling; one review says the phone explanation did not match the branch terms.
Check sides. For takeaway or delivery, check the bag before leaving or eating, especially for sambar, chutney, bhaji and requested extras.
Allow time. Avoid scheduling a tight meal around work or appointments; reviews describe waits from 25 minutes for drinks to 1.5 hours for breakfast.
Ask availability. For a late lunch, ask whether South Indian meals are still available before ordering; availability was reported as unclear after 3:20pm.
Check parking. Plan for paid RTA parking, as a review says the building does not provide its own parking.
Expect noise. If conversation matters, choose a quieter time or table; one customer found the restaurant noisy enough to make talking difficult.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Nova Tower , Shop 2 - opp. Silicon Central
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service delays
Several reviews report long waits, including 40 minutes for dosa and 1.5 hours for breakfast when the order was missing from the system.
Missing sides
Takeaway and delivery orders have repeatedly arrived without chutney, sambar, bhaji or other requested extras.
Inconsistent dosa
Some customers received dosa that was cold, flat or soggy rather than crisp.
Food concerns
One review reported black, rotten potato filling in a masala dosa, while others described cold or poorly cooked dishes.
Branch consistency
Long-time customers say the Silicon Oasis branch has delivered weaker service, cleanliness and food quality than other branches.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
20AED
1 dosa and 1 filter coffee
“I paid only 20AED for 1 dosa and 1 filter coffee”Google review · August 2022
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The Bottom Line
Vasanta Bhavan is a vegetarian South Indian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with breakfast and casual meals centred on dosa, idli, pongal, vada and thali. The most consistently appealing orders in the reviews are Mysore masala dosa, filter coffee, pongal and medu vada. One customer also praised the mushroom biryani, while another described the poori thali as hot and refillable.
The food can be genuinely good when the kitchen is on form. Reviews mention crisp dosa, fresh hot dishes, creamy pongal, soft pooris and chutneys that complement the meal. The setting is described as clean and comfortable by some customers, with sofa booths and regular tables suitable for families.
Filter coffee is a particular draw, with several reviewers preferring it to standard café coffee. The main caution is the Silicon Oasis branch’s uneven service. Customers report delayed orders, missing sides in takeaway bags, unreturned calls and poor attention from staff.
Dosa quality has also ranged from crisp to cold and soggy, and one review found black potato filling in a masala dosa. Confirm thali conditions and dish availability before ordering, allow extra time, and check takeaway items before leaving. Paid RTA parking and occasional noise are also worth factoring in.