World Samosa Day: 5 Quirky Samosas All Foodies Must Try In Dubai Right Away

We all love a little knick-knack with our even tea- right? And what can go better with a cup of pipping hot chai than India’s favourite street food- Samosa. It’s World Samosa Day and that just gives us one more reason to celebrate this lip-smacking delicacy. Crispy on the outside and spongy from the inside, this tea time snack makes its appearance on wedding menus, get-togethers….pretty much anywhere. On World Samosa Day, we bring to you 5 quirky samosas you must try in Dubai!

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1. Chocolate Samosa At Dhaba Lane

Dhaba Lane known for introducing the authentic flavours of Indian roadside shacks (Indian Dhabas) in an urban and chic avatar has given a tempting sweet spin to the famous savoury Indian snack, Samosa. Move over regular potato samosas and try Dhaba Lane’s Chocolate Samosa. This one’s got oodles of chocolate brownie and white and milk melted chocolate. The sweet variant will be available for a week, so hurry! The dessert is priced at AED 22.

Location: Opposite Spinney’s. Behind Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, Al Karama, Dubai
Timings: 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m, 6:30 p.m. until 12 a.m. (Weekdays), 6:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. (Weekends)
Contact: 043583554

2. Nutella Samosa At My Mosa

My Mosa, a food truck concept at The Beach in Dubai that serves delicious samosas with unique fillings. While the place has a whole lot of samosa variants for savoury lovers, sweet lovers have an option too. Try their delicious Nutella ‘Mosas’ stuffed with Nutella, served with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel drizzle. Drool-worthy, right? The Nutella samosa costs AED 25. Meanwhile, did you know Roti Rollers Serves Gooey Hersheys Chocolate Samosas.

4. Authentic Punjabi Samosa

Golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft and spicy on the inside Punjabi Samosas taste as good as they look. The traditional Punjabi Samosa is large and its filling is mainly made up of potatoes and peas. And, Dubai’s modern Indian restaurant, India Bistro serves this all time favourite delicacy in the most authentic recipe. Served in a chic and stylish platter, four pieces of punjabi samosas are priced at AED 15 only. Don’t forget to pair your dish with a hot cuppa when at India Bistro.

Location: India Bistro World Trade Center, Shop no. 6 Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai WTC
Timing: 12 noon – 12 am
Contact: 971 526529353

5. Butter Chicken Samosa At My Mosa

Samosas are one of the most popular snacks in the Indian subcontinent and its made a unique landing at JBR in Dubaiwith a drooling twist! My Mosa, a food truck concept at The Beach serves delicious Butter Chicken Mosa. This quirky samosa is served with Makhani Dill dip and an arugula salad. The dish costs AED 30 a portion.

Location: The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
Cost: AED 30
Contact: 0564088688

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Vaishnavi Venkataraman: Research, science labs and of course nerdy glasses – that’s what my life was all about until I finally woke up to realise how much I loved food, travel and telling tales. A chai addict, a moody writer and mother to a smallie, my journey as a writer began with The Times of India. And now, here I am in Dubai pursuing my passion and exploring a new city, all in one go!