Top 10 Best Vegetarian restaurants in Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ South Indian breakfast and dosa specialists
- ✦ Unlimited regional thali meals
- ✦ Mumbai-style street food and drinks are the three main ways to choose
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What people like
Thali VarietyThe unlimited Maharaja Thali includes a broad spread, with starters, mains, desserts and refills.
Live StationsLive chaat, pani puri and dosa counters bring freshly prepared elements to buffet and group meals.
Delhi Highway Restaurant is a pure-vegetarian North Indian restaurant in Al Karama, with thalis, buffet-style spreads and à-la-carte dishes. The draw is the expansive Maharaja Thali, while live chaat and dosa counters add an interactive touch—though recent reviews suggest consistency can vary.
TipTake it easy on the starters when ordering a thali; the spread includes many dishes still to come.
Choose Delhi Highway Restaurant Dubai for a broad North Indian vegetarian thali with unlimited servings, from starters and mains to desserts.
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What people like
Crisp DosasSeveral reviews praise the dosas for being crispy, fresh and consistently flavorful, including cheese, podi and paper masala versions.
Fresh SidesSambar and chutneys receive repeated praise; one diner highlighted three coconut-based chutneys served with dosa and flavorful sambar.
Nalan is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant in Burjuman Mall, Al Mankhool, with a strong South Indian focus. It is known for made-to-order dosas, idlis and sambar, while also serving North Indian dishes for a broader vegetarian meal.
TipFor a first order, consider a dosa with sambar and chutneys; paper masala, podi and cheese versions are specifically praised.
Choose Nalan Restaurant (Burjuman) for crisp dosa options served with fresh chutneys and flavorful sambar.
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What people like
Aam RasThe aam ras thali is a standout, with reviewers praising its fresh, sweet mango flavour alongside puris.
Warm ServiceStaff are repeatedly described as attentive and welcoming, returning with hot rotis, ghee and other refills without rushing diners.
Maharaja Bhog Al Karama is a spacious vegetarian restaurant centred on unlimited Indian thali meals. Reviews highlight its Rajasthani-Gujarati spread, especially aam ras thali, pani puri and hot rotis served with frequent refills.
TipAim for an off-peak visit if possible; weekend evenings can fill quickly and create long queues.
Choose Maharaja Bhog Al Karama for a generous Gujarati-Rajasthani thali with unlimited aamras, varied dishes and smiling refills.
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What people like
Unlimited SpreadThe thali arrives course by course with generous portions and repeated refills, so there is plenty to sample.
Authentic FlavoursReviewers describe the Gujarati and Rajasthani food as homely, authentic and comfortably seasoned rather than overly oily.
Manbhavan is a pure vegetarian Gujarati–Marwari thali restaurant in Al Karama, serving an unlimited spread of Gujarati and Rajasthani dishes. Reviews especially point to the Dal Baati Churma, generous refills, and staff who explain which combinations to try.
TipChoose a weekday if you want a more relaxed meal; one reviewer says weekends are crowded.
Choose MANBHAVAN PREMIUM THALI RESTAURNT,AI KARAMA,DUBAI for an unlimited Rajasthani-Gujarati thali that arrives fresh and hot with a wide selection of traditional dishes.
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South IndianSouth Indian vegetarian food is a longstanding strength, with reviewers praising its consistency and flavour.
ChaatThe dahi batata puri and bhalla papdi chaat were praised for crisp textures, fresh yogurt and balanced chutneys.
Kamat Vegetarian is a pure-vegetarian restaurant in Al Mankhool serving South and North Indian food alongside Chinese dishes. Reviews point to its dosas and thalis as reliable starting points, with chaat and stuffed mushrooms adding variety for a casual meal.
TipFor lunch, consider the thali: one review found it varied and unlimited, with mint/lime water and kesar kulfi afterward.
Choose Kamat Vegetarian - Al Mankhool for South Indian dosa favourites including Mysore masala and cheese versions.
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What people like
Filter CoffeeThe special filter coffee is repeatedly mentioned as a satisfying finish to a dosa or snack meal.
Broad PortionsMini tiffin gives diners smaller portions of different dishes, while regular meals are described as satisfying in quantity.
Saravanaa Bhavan Karama is a long-running vegetarian restaurant in Al Karama focused on South Indian food. Reviews point to crisp dosas, soft idli, thali meals and filter coffee, making it a practical stop for breakfast, lunch or a familiar vegetarian meal.
TipExpect a long weekend queue, even outside standard meal hours, so visit off-peak if you want a quicker table.
Choose Saravanaa Bhavan Karama for traditional South Indian comfort food such as crisp masala dosa, buttery benne dosa and soft uthapam.
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What people like
Sunday BuffetThe Sunday breakfast buffet is described as a generous spread with idli, vada, dosa, pongal, sweets, tea and coffee.
Family FriendlyTelevision keeps children engaged, and reviewers describe the restaurant as comfortable for families with small kids.
Saarangaa Bhojan Shala is a vegetarian restaurant in Discovery Gardens focused on South Indian cooking. Reviews point to crispy dosas, especially the onion rava dosa, and a much-loved filter coffee, with Sunday buffet breakfast adding a broader family dining option.
TipVisit early on weekends to avoid the busiest period, when reviewers say the restaurant gets crowded.
Choose Saarangaa Bhojan Shala for crisp dosa varieties, authentic savoury sambar and a generous South Indian breakfast spread.
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What people like
Breakfast StandoutsMasala dosa, idli and vada are repeatedly praised, with the mini tiffin giving you several small breakfast portions in one order.
Mangalorean FoodMangalore buns, goli bhajji and other Karnataka specialities give the menu a distinctive regional focus beyond standard South Indian fare.
Venus Restaurant in Al Karama is a long-running vegetarian spot centred on South Indian and Mangalorean food. Breakfast regulars come for crisp dosas, fluffy idlis and Mangalore buns, while lunch brings options such as North Indian thali.
TipAsk when a dish is available before waiting; some menu items are served only after 4pm or 7pm.
Choose Venus Restaurant, Al Karama for a long-running South Indian breakfast built around fresh idli, vada, masala dosa and filter coffee.
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What people like
FaloodaSpecial Falooda is a standout dessert, described as rich, refreshing and among the best items tried.
Fruit CreamsSitaphal and chickoo creams are especially popular, with reviewers noting their taste and presentation.
Mumbai Masti Juice Center is a vegetarian Mumbai-style street-food and juice restaurant in Al Karama. Reviews point to it for pav bhaji, chaat and substantial desserts, especially Special Falooda, fruit creams and milkshakes, with indoor and outdoor seating for casual meals or group visits.
TipGo outside weekend rushes if you want an easier table; one review says weekends are extremely busy.
Choose Mumbai Masti Juice Center for Mumbai-style street-food variety, especially pav bhaji, pani puri, falooda and fruit creams.
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What people like
Mangalore BunsSoft, lightly sweet Mangalore buns are repeatedly singled out as a standout, especially with chutney and sambar.
Hari Prasad is a pure vegetarian restaurant in Discovery Gardens with a strong Karnataka and South Indian focus. Breakfast favourites include crisp dosas, idli-vada and especially Mangalore buns, while filter coffee and other regional dishes round out the menu.
TipStart with the Mangalore buns; reviewers describe them as soft, slightly sweet and especially good with chutney and sambar.
Choose Hari Prasad Pure Vegetarian Restaurant for Karnataka and Mangalore-Udupi breakfast specialities, especially soft Mangalore buns with chutney and sambar.
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