Low prices
Most items are reported below AED 5–6, with breakfast for two costing around AED 10–12.
VegMe Restaurant - Deira
Naif
VegMe is a pure vegetarian South Indian restaurant in Naif, known for inexpensive everyday meals. Reviews especially point to crispy dosa, affordable breakfast, and filling afternoon meals with a free rice-and-sambar refill.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
244 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
South Indian food
Dosa, medu vada and South Indian meals are the main draw, with several reviewers describing the food as fresh and authentic.
Meal refill
The afternoon meal includes one free refill of rice and sambar, adding useful value at lunchtime.
Clean seating
Reviews describe the restaurant as clean, spacious and comfortable, with a dedicated hand-wash area.
Good breakfast
Breakfast is a repeat-visit favourite, with dosa, vada, tea and filter coffee all receiving specific praise.
What to Eat at VegMe Restaurant - Deira 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 - Deira, 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 - Deira, 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 dosa was perfectly crispy, and the sambar and chutneys tasted just like homemade.”
Positive 2Negative 1Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“The dosa was perfectly crispy, and the sambar and chutneys tasted just like homemade.”April 2026
“I love this place. Weekend morning routine to have dosa, wada and tea. Clean and spacious dine in. Very fast food service.”February 2026
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Capsicum masala Net +1
“One of the staff suggested I try their Capsicum Masala 🫑—and wow, that was a total game-changer! 🤤 Friendly people, fresh food, and flavors that keep pulling me back ❤️.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the staff suggested I try their Capsicum Masala 🫑—and wow, that was a total game-changer! 🤤 Friendly people, fresh food, and flavors that keep pulling me back ❤️.”September 2025
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Dosa misoor Net +1
“Dosa misoor good..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Dosa misoor good..”November 2025
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Lunch meal Net +1
“I visited again for the second time with my friends and ordered the lunch meal again, but unfortunately we faced the same issue of cold food. That was disappointing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I visited again for the second time with my friends and ordered the lunch meal again, but unfortunately we faced the same issue of cold food. That was disappointing.”January 2026
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Mushroom dosa Net +1
“The mushroom dosa paired with tea was flavorful and reasonably priced.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The mushroom dosa paired with tea was flavorful and reasonably priced.”August 2025
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Payasam Net +1
“Including payasam for this price range absolutely fire.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Including payasam for this price range absolutely fire.”March 2026
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Poori bhaji Net +1
“Only thing I don't like is you don't deliver what you advertise. For Poori Bhaji , you show completely different plate in television screens with poori bhaji and chutney, but when we order, you say chutney will be extra. not fair.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Only thing I don't like is you don't deliver what you advertise. For Poori Bhaji , you show completely different plate in television screens with poori bhaji and chutney, but when we order, you say chutney will be extra. not fair.”August 2025
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Veg meals Net +1
“Giving veg meals for 5 AED only.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Giving veg meals for 5 AED only.”March 2026
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Wada Net +1
“I love this place. Weekend morning routine to have dosa, wada and tea. Clean and spacious dine in. Very fast food service.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I love this place. Weekend morning routine to have dosa, wada and tea. Clean and spacious dine in. Very fast food service.”February 2026
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Pongal Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Additionally, the portion sizes of the dosa and pongal were relatively small, which may not meet customer expectations.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Tea Net +3
“On a positive note, the tea was excellent – rich in taste and perfectly brewed.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“On a positive note, the tea was excellent – rich in taste and perfectly brewed.”June 2025
“The mushroom dosa paired with tea was flavorful and reasonably priced.”August 2025
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Filter coffee Net +1
“The filter coffee was particularly great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The filter coffee was particularly great.”June 2025
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Medu vada Net −1
“I ordered dosa and medu vada, and both were served cold like they’d been sitting for a while. The taste was very average, nothing fresh or satisfying about it.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered dosa and medu vada, and both were served cold like they’d been sitting for a while. The taste was very average, nothing fresh or satisfying about it.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check location. Use Spice Bazar or Mango Hyper Market as landmarks rather than relying on Google Maps, which several reviews say is inaccurate.
Time lunch. For the afternoon meal, arrive after noon and before roughly 2–2:30 PM to use the free rice-and-sambar refill.
Ask sambar. If you prefer a less sweet version, ask about the sambar first; one customer specifically requested Tamil Nadu or Kerala style.
Allow time. Service can be fast, but delays are also reported, so avoid arriving in a hurry or visit outside busy periods.
Check prices. Confirm menu prices and whether chutney is included before ordering, as one customer reported discrepancies.
Request tissues. Ask for tissues when ordering if needed; one diner said they were not provided until requested.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Deira - Al Wasl District - Block D - beside Mango Supermarket
Naif - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several customers report long waits to place an order, including one table left unattended for more than 30 minutes.
Cold food
One reviewer received cold dosa and medu vada, while another twice found the lunch rice cold.
Sweet sambar
Some diners find the sambar noticeably sweet rather than Tamil Nadu or Kerala style.
Price mismatch
A customer reported black tea listed at AED 1 but charged at AED 1.5, and extra chutney costing AED 1.
Small portions
One review says the dosa and pongal portions were relatively small, with limited chutney provided.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
5 AED
vegetarian meals
“Giving veg meals for 5 AED only”Google review · March 2026
10–12 dirhams
breakfast for two people
“For two people, breakfast cost only around 10–12 dirhams, with plenty of good options”Google review · July 2026
29 AED
4-5 dishes for two people
“29 AED for two people with 4-5 dishes”Google review · January 2026
AED 1
extra chutney
“The quantity of chutney provided was quite limited, and the additional charge of AED 1 for extra chutney feels excessive”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
VegMe Restaurant in Naif is a straightforward pure-vegetarian South Indian spot built around low-cost, filling meals. Breakfast regulars mention dosa, medu vada, tea and filter coffee, while lunch brings a traditional meal with rice and sambar. It is the sort of place people return to during a Dubai stay because two people can reportedly eat breakfast for around AED 10–12.
The strongest reviews describe crispy dosa, fresh food, clean seating and quick, friendly service. The afternoon meal is especially good value: after noon and until about 2–2:30 PM, diners can receive one free refill of rice and sambar. Mushroom dosa and capsicum masala also get specific praise, so there is more to try than the basic breakfast plates.
There are a few reasons to manage expectations. Service ranges from very fast to frustratingly slow, with reports of tables left unattended for 10–30 minutes. Some diners received cold dosa, medu vada or lunch rice.
Sambar can taste sweeter than expected, and reviews mention small portions, limited chutney and occasional menu-price discrepancies. Finding the restaurant may take a little local navigation: reviews place it opposite Spice Bazar, behind Mango Hyper Market, and about a 6–7 minute walk from Union Metro Station. Check the bill and ask about extras before paying.
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