Us homesick Indian expats are constantly in search of anything even remotely homely, aren’t we? Luckily we live in the UAE, home to a myriad of Indian restaurants. That said, India is synonymous with street food and one such food we simply love is Chaat. The hot spicy bhaji served with crunchy onions, slivers of lime and buttery pavs can just make anyone’s mouth water. Here 10 best Pav Bhaji places in Dubai to tantalize your taste buds with some Aamchi Mumbai flavours.
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1. Chaat Bazaar
Chaat Bazaar, a great place for Indian street food, is home to almost 8 different types of Pav bhaji. From flavours like kolhapuri to schezwan, this restaurant offers a fun twist to the original delicacy. The menu is split into different sections including- Sandwich Bazaar, Bombay Bazaar, Dilli Bazaar, and more. Some of their well-known street foods are chaat, panipuri, vada pav, and sev puri, among many others. Truly, this is one of the best Pav Bhaji places in Dubai.
Cost – AED 18-26 per plate
Location – Al Karama
Timings – 8 AM to 11 PM
Contact – 04 3968810
2. Bombay Bites
A busy restaurant and café, Bombay Bites is one of the best Pav Bhaji places in Dubai. Other than lip-smacking pav bhaji, the restaurant also offers different types of dosas, parathas, vada pavs, and Indian gravies. Bombay bites also serves Indian Chinese cuisine and has an equal selection of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Cost – AED 11 per plate
Location – Mankhool
Timings – 8 AM to 11:30 PM
Contact – 04 5260849
3. Elco Veg Dine
One of the best Pav Bhaji places in Dubai, Elco has a variety of vegetarian street foods. The menu offers over 15 different types of chaat. Elco Veg Dine is a branch of Elco’s in Mumbai, a rather well-known eatery in the city. The restaurant serves fresh, buttery pav bhaji, along with other Indian delicacies.
Cost – AED 22 per plate
Location – Al Karama
Timings – 8 AM to 11:30 PM
Contact – 04 3972787
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4. Bombay Times
Many may not know, Pav Bhaji finds its origin in Mumbai during the 1850s. So what better way to indulge in the mouth-watering delicacy, other than having it in the way it was originally designed? Bombay Times, a lively restaurant and café offers some of the best Pav Bhaji in the city. With it’s Bombay style ambiance and its authentic vegetarian menu, the restaurant is one of the best places for all sorts of Bombay street food. With pav bhaji being its best-seller, the menu ranges from Poha, dosas, Aloo Methi parathas, and Bombay style sandwiches. The menu also offers a wide range of lassis and street style chai.
Cost – AED 18 per plate
Location – Meena Bazaar
Timings – 7 AM to 11:30 PM
Contact – 04 3277433
5. Mumbai Express
Mumbai Express is yet another addition to the best Pav Bhaji places in Dubai. It also has a plethora of Bombay Faloodas. Options vary from rose, Kesar, kulfi and ice cream Faloodas. The Mumbai express special Falooda is sometimes seen with a special design made with slices of strawberries on the top. It’s an Insta worthy experience!
Cost – AED25 per plate
Location – Al Karama
Timings – 8 AM to 2 AM
Contact – 04 3708081
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6. The Desi Circle
As the name suggests, this restaurant has all the foods desi and is also one of the best Pav Bhaji places in Dubai. There is quite a variety of pav bhaji offered, ranging from masala pav bhaji to cheesy pav bhaji. The menu mostly offers snacks such as different types of rolls, sandwiches, and chaats.
Cost – AED13 – 18 per plate
Location – Al Karama
Timings – 9 AM to 10:30 PM
Contact – 0566051252
7. Bombay Chowpatty
Are you feeling the need for exquisite Indian delicacies but aren’t quite in the mood for crowded outdoor places? Bombay Chowpatty is one of the oldest restaurants in Dubai selling Mumbai style street food. Present in many food courts, treat yourself to great pav bhaji at Deira city center, Mirdif City Centre, or Mall of the Emirates.
Cost – AED20 per plate
Location – Mirdif City Centre
Timings – 10 AM to 11:30 PM
Contact – 04 2840177
8. Bol Gappa
If you’re feeling like a nice night out in a fancy restaurant, this is the place to go. Bol Gappa, located in jebel Ali Village just outside Bollywood parks, is a fancy casual dining restaurant serving Indian food. The menu ranges from biryanis to butter chicken, besides, there’s also a specialized section for Indian street food.
Cost – AED 18 per plate
Location – Jebel Ali Village
Timings – 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Contact – 04 8860921