South Indian
Fresh, authentic South Indian food is the main draw, with customers praising its flavour and preparation.
VegMe Restaurant - Al Twar
Al Garhoud
VegMe is a budget-friendly vegetarian restaurant in Al Garhoud serving South Indian favourites. Reviews particularly point to its dosa selection and idli-vada sets, making it a practical stop for an inexpensive breakfast, snack or straightforward meal.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
1,047 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Dosa Variety
There is a wide dosa selection, including well-liked masala, rava onion and ghee roast versions.
Excellent Vada
The vada stands out in several reviews; one customer specifically called it outstanding.
Low Prices
Customers repeatedly describe the food as budget-friendly and good value for the amount paid.
Spacious Seating
Despite busy periods, the restaurant has been described as spacious with ample seating.
Fresh Breakfast
A regular customer says the breakfast remains fresh, with the rava dosa singled out as superb.
What to Eat at VegMe Restaurant - Al Twar 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 VegMe Restaurant - Al Twar, 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 VegMe Restaurant - Al Twar, 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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Dosa Net +1
“The price is quite reasonable, but the service was rushed, and it took 15 minutes for my dosa on sunday morning . While I understand that’s acceptable for the price, I was disappointed that they didn’t have masala dosa available.”
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“The price is quite reasonable, but the service was rushed, and it took 15 minutes for my dosa on sunday morning . While I understand that’s acceptable for the price, I was disappointed that they didn’t have masala dosa available.”December 2025
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Ghee roast Net +1
“Vada tastes oil(oil tastes too old or not a good quality one), othapam was not wow. Idly is average and ghee roast good.”
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“Vada tastes oil(oil tastes too old or not a good quality one), othapam was not wow. Idly is average and ghee roast good.”June 2025
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Ghee roast dosa Net +1
“We ordered the ghee roast dosa and the idli-vada set, both of which were absolutely delicious.”
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“We ordered the ghee roast dosa and the idli-vada set, both of which were absolutely delicious.”December 2024
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Idli Net +1
“They offer a wide variety of dosas, and the idli and sambar vada were excellent.”
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“They offer a wide variety of dosas, and the idli and sambar vada were excellent.”July 2026
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Idli-vada set Net +1
“We ordered the ghee roast dosa and the idli-vada set, both of which were absolutely delicious.”
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“We ordered the ghee roast dosa and the idli-vada set, both of which were absolutely delicious.”December 2024
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Masala dosa with vada Net +1
“We tried masala dosa with vada, tea, and one special dish (I forgot the name), and honestly the food taste was good and satisfying. Everything was fresh and enjoyable.”
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“We tried masala dosa with vada, tea, and one special dish (I forgot the name), and honestly the food taste was good and satisfying. Everything was fresh and enjoyable.”January 2026
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Onion pakoda Net +1
“I ordered veg biryani and onion pakoda, and both were really tasty. The quality was good and the pricing was very affordable.”
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“I ordered veg biryani and onion pakoda, and both were really tasty. The quality was good and the pricing was very affordable.”March 2026
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Rava dosa Net +1
“always food is fresh specially their rava dosa is superb, they have increased prices little bit but its ok as food is fresh and superb”
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“always food is fresh specially their rava dosa is superb, they have increased prices little bit but its ok as food is fresh and superb”May 2026
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Rava onion dosa Net +1
“Nice food - rava onion dosa - good choice , crispy delicious item with good chutney and Sambar”
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“Nice food - rava onion dosa - good choice , crispy delicious item with good chutney and Sambar”September 2025
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Sambar vada Net +1
“They offer a wide variety of dosas, and the idli and sambar vada were excellent.”
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“They offer a wide variety of dosas, and the idli and sambar vada were excellent.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (3)
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Veg biryani Net +1
“I ordered veg biryani and onion pakoda, and both were really tasty. The quality was good and the pricing was very affordable.”
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“I ordered veg biryani and onion pakoda, and both were really tasty. The quality was good and the pricing was very affordable.”March 2026
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Veg meals Net +1
“First time here i had veg meals for 5AED , i cant believe no where i had for this much low price , even tough price is less the seating arrangement and food quality is top notch .! And the service is quick.! And maintenance and housekeeping is good .!”
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“First time here i had veg meals for 5AED , i cant believe no where i had for this much low price , even tough price is less the seating arrangement and food quality is top notch .! And the service is quick.! And maintenance and housekeeping is good .!”May 2025
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Vada Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Good ambience. The food was good ecspecially their vada was outstanding. Dosas were too good.”
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Review excerpts
“Good ambience. The food was good ecspecially their vada was outstanding. Dosas were too good.”June 2026
Drinks 1
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Tea Net +2
“Nice tea A good choice for the price charged A really dependable quality they served at the price offered Tea also very nice”
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Review excerpts
“Nice tea A good choice for the price charged A really dependable quality they served at the price offered Tea also very nice”September 2025
“We tried masala dosa with vada, tea, and one special dish (I forgot the name), and honestly the food taste was good and satisfying. Everything was fresh and enjoyable.”January 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Butter masala dosha Net −1
“I ordered the [ BUTTER MASALA DOSHA ], and The sambar was like water with masala.No more extra sambar and chatni. The portion of DOSHA MASALA is smaller than expected (2 spoon masala).”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the [ BUTTER MASALA DOSHA ], and The sambar was like water with masala.No more extra sambar and chatni. The portion of DOSHA MASALA is smaller than expected (2 spoon masala).”September 2024
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Ghee dosa Net −1
“The ghee dosa was just average; I’m not a big fan of ghee, so overall, it was an okay dining experience.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The ghee dosa was just average; I’m not a big fan of ghee, so overall, it was an okay dining experience.”December 2025
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Othapam Net −1
“Vada tastes oil(oil tastes too old or not a good quality one), othapam was not wow. Idly is average and ghee roast good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Vada tastes oil(oil tastes too old or not a good quality one), othapam was not wow. Idly is average and ghee roast good.”June 2025
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Porota Net −2
“but service and evening snacks & such dinner items not coming upto satisfactory level especially porota not cooking well , already half cooked frozen using , thn not ready to cook well , so it s not healthy & satisfactory food”
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Critical review excerpts
“but service and evening snacks & such dinner items not coming upto satisfactory level especially porota not cooking well , already half cooked frozen using , thn not ready to cook well , so it s not healthy & satisfactory food”January 2026
“The porotta I received was cold and very hard, not fresh at all.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Rush. Visit outside weekend and peak hours if possible; reviews mention crowded seating and understaffing during busy periods.
Check Orders. For takeaway, check the bag and bill before leaving: one customer received extra idli but no bhaji or medu vada.
Confirm Sides. If ordering extra vadas or dosa, confirm that chutney and sambar are included before settling in.
Check Availability. Ask what is available before ordering a dosa; one Sunday-morning visit found masala dosa unavailable.
Allow Time. Leave extra time for the meal during rushes, as one group waited for a final dosa after everyone else had eaten.
Paid Parking. Budget for paid parking nearby; several reviews mention that parking around the restaurant is paid.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Airport Free Zone - Dubai
Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Multiple reviews report long waits for ordering and food, especially when the restaurant is busy.
Counter Attitude
Several customers describe unfriendly or rude interactions with counter staff during ordering and payment.
Peak Crowds
Weekend and Eid-morning rushes can leave guests waiting for seats and missing items from group orders.
Hygiene Concerns
One review reports shared gloves being used for ordering and serving, plus plates stacked directly on food.
Inconsistent Porotta
Porotta quality was criticised as cold, hard or undercooked in separate reviews.
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The Bottom Line
VegMe is a straightforward vegetarian restaurant in Al Garhoud, especially appealing if you want South Indian food without a large bill. The menu is built around familiar choices such as masala dosa, rava onion dosa, idli-vada sets and vada, with reviews often describing the food as fresh, authentic and satisfying for the price. Breakfast is a strong reason to come.
One regular says the rava dosa is consistently superb, while another review praises the crispy rava onion dosa with chutney and sambar. Customers have also mentioned veg biryani and Tamil-style meals, so it is not limited to dosa alone. Portions can be smaller than at some comparable restaurants, though the low prices partly offset that.
The setting is generally described as clean, comfortable and spacious, with plenty of seating, but it can fill up quickly on weekends and Eid mornings. Paid parking is mentioned nearby, and outdoor dining and washrooms are available. Service is the main caution: reviews range from fast and friendly to waits of 30 minutes or more, missed items, uncleaned tables and abrupt counter interactions.
Go outside peak periods, confirm sides and check takeaway orders before leaving.