Who Serves the Best Dosa in Dubai?

Emirati storyteller Khalid Al Ameri tours 5 ‘top spots’ to find out
Khalid’s dosa trail celebrates Dubai’s diversity — exploring five restaurants that redefine South Indian comfort food through tradition, innovation, and nostalgia

When it comes to food in Dubai, few debates stir as much passion as the one over who serves the best dosa. This beloved South Indian staple, crispy on the outside and soft within, carries decades of cultural pride and culinary rivalry — especially between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.

In his latest YouTube video, popular Emirati storyteller Khalid Al Ameri embarks on a flavorful journey across the city to find Dubai’s best dosa. Joined by five Dubai-based creators, each championing their own favorite spot, Khalid’s quest becomes less about competition and more about community — a shared love for food that bridges backgrounds and memories.

Five stops, five stories — one dish that unites Dubai’s food lovers.

Stop 1: Malgudi Restaurant — Authentic Karnataka Indulgence

Comedian Anil, representing his Mangalorean roots, takes Khalid to Malgudi Restaurant for the buttery benne dosa. Thick, golden, and layered with rich white butter flown in from Karnataka, this dosa earns a perfect 10/10 for authenticity and soul.

Stop 2: Yummy Dossa — Fusion and Creativity Unleashed

Food creators Raf and Mel bring Khalid to Yummy Dossa, where the dish meets Mumbai street flair. Their matka dosa, layered with cheese and gravy, turns the humble dosa into a spectacle of flavor. With innovations like the Nutella dosa, this eatery scores another 10/10 for bold experimentation.

Stop 3: Vasantha Bhavan — Light, Balanced, and Wholesome

Rohit from “Tiddingofficial” champions this health-conscious version, crisp yet light on ghee. Established in 1997, Vasantha Bhavan wins hearts for its balanced flavors and consistency — earning 9.5/10.

From butter-rich benne dosas to creative fusion rolls and nostalgia-laced paper roasts, Khalid Al Ameri’s search proves that the “best dosa” depends on the heart, not the rating

Stop 4: Sangeetha Restaurant — Tradition on a Banana Leaf

Creator Jasmine picks the old favorite, Sangeetha Restaurant, serving dosas since 1984. The paper roast dosa paired with coarse coconut chutney and filter coffee evokes home-style nostalgia. Her score: 8/10.

Stop 5: Saravanaa Bhavan — Global Legacy of South Indian Cuisine

For YouTuber Shaz, a Chennai native, Saravanaa Bhavan is home. The ghee roast dosa with potato masala, vada, and coffee delivers unmatched authenticity, earning another flawless 10/10.

Khalid refuses to crown a single winner, declaring instead that the “best dosa” is personal. Whether it’s the butter-rich comfort of Malgudi, the fearless fusion of Yummy Dossa, or the nostalgic aroma of Sangeetha — each tells a story of identity, belonging, and flavor.

Because in Dubai, food isn’t just eaten — it’s experienced. And every dosa has a story worth telling.

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