Peri-Peri Kick
The Peri Peri flavour brings a noticeable spicy kick without losing its snackable crunch.
Yalla Foods (Yalla Nine General Trading LLC)
Bur Dubai
Yalla Foods is a Dubai-based health-food brand offering roasted makhana, or fox-nut snacks, in Bur Dubai and through other retail and online channels. Reviews particularly highlight the Peri Peri and Lime & Mint flavours, with customers also praising their freshness and crunch.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
158 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Lime & Mint
Lime & Mint is a standout for customers who prefer a refreshing, tangy flavour.
Fresh Crunch
Several reviews describe the makhana as fresh, crunchy, light and well roasted.
Flavour Choice
Cheese & Herbs and Spanish Tomato both received specific praise from customers trying the range.
Chakli Sticks
Chakli Sticks were praised for being crispy outside, soft to bite into and flavourful.
Premium Packaging
One online customer was impressed by the packaging as well as the freshness and preparation of the makhana.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask To Sample. Ask whether a Peri Peri sample is available before choosing; one customer was offered a taste and loved it.
Try Lime Mint. Choose Lime & Mint if you prefer a refreshing, citrusy-style flavour; it was a personal favourite in one review.
Request Plain. If you dislike coatings, ask whether an uncoated option is available, since one reviewer preferred makhana that way.
Confirm Delivery. For online orders, ask about delivery timing; one customer was promised next-day delivery and received the order as expected.
Plan the visit
Practical details
API Building, R02, Al Souk Al Kabeer
Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
Coating Preference
One reviewer found the Patel store version only okay and preferred makhana without any coatings.
More Flavour
One customer liked the taste but felt the seasoning could be stronger.
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The Bottom Line
Yalla Foods is a Dubai-based health-food brand associated with Yalla Makhana, selling roasted fox-nut snacks in Bur Dubai and through other retail points and online ordering. The reviews make the buying experience sound especially useful for sampling flavours before choosing: Peri Peri, Lime & Mint, Spanish Tomato, Cheese & Herbs and Cream & Onion all get specific mentions. Texture is a strong point.
Customers describe the makhana as fresh, crunchy, light and well seasoned; one review called the Peri Peri a “perfect spicy kick”, while Lime & Mint was described as refreshing and chatpata. Cheese & Herbs and Spanish Tomato also landed well, and Chakli Sticks were praised for being crispy outside and soft to bite into. Several reviewers framed it as a lighter snack, including one family whose children kept asking for more.
Sampling appears at some retail or partner locations, and one customer was offered Peri Peri before buying. If you prefer plain makhana, note that a reviewer found the Patel store version only okay and said they preferred it without coatings. There is no clear price figure in the reviews, although one customer called the price surprisingly low.
Online, one reviewer reported next-day delivery arriving as promised after ordering Peri Peri, Lime & Cherry Tomato and Original.
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