What can you do if you crave for the local masala dosa or dahi puri? Find a nearby vegetarian restaurant and go there. But it can be difficult to find a pure vegetarian restaurant outside of India. Especially in a country like Qatar, where meat dishes are more popular. Fortunately, Qatar, being a country with a diverse population, has a number of vegetarian restaurants. Let’s take a look at some of the vegetarian restaurants in Doha.
Vegetarian Restaurant Doha
Saravana Bhavan
Established in Chennai in 1981, Hotel Saravana Bhavan is the largest South Indian restaurant chain in the world. They have over 100 outlets in 23 countries. They have four outlets in Qatar: Old Al Ghanim, Salwa Road, Abu Hamour, and Al Khor. Saravana Bhavan specializes in South Indian dishes like dosa, idli, vada, and filter coffee.
Saravana Bhavan branches in Qatar
Old Al Ghanem – Near Bank Street, Street 860, Zone 6, Al Mahr Street
Salwa Road – Building 467, Street 340, Zone 56, New Khalifa Street, Al Asiri Area
Abu Hamour – Food Court, Safari Mall, Abu Hamour, Doha
Al Khor – Food Court Floor, Al Khor Mall
Bharat Vasantha Bhavan
Bharat Vasantha Bhavan is a joint venture of two leading vegetarian restaurants, Bharat Vegetarian Restaurants and Vasantha Bhavan. Currently, Bharat Vasantha Bhavan has 18 outlets across the UAE, Qatar, and Sri Lanka. Six of them are in Qatar. They are located in Umm Ghuwailina, Bin Mahmood, Mamoura, Matar Khadim, Al Wakrah and Al Khor. Bharat Vasantha Bhavan is famous for its specialties like masala dosa, vada and South Indian food.
Aryas Vegetarian Restaurant
Opened in 2007, Aryas is considered to be the most famous restaurant for Indian vegetarian dishes. They have six branches in Qatar, located in Muntaza, Mansoura, Barwa City, Abu Hamour, Al Wukair and Pearl Qatar. Aryas’ mini tiffin is very popular and offers a sample of different South Indian dishes at affordable prices. It also comes with a mini coffee.
Kailash Parbat
With over 65 years of tradition, Kailash Parbat is a fast-growing food chain with a presence in 8 countries. It is known for its authentic Indian chaat dishes like Bombayya Dahi Puri, Samosa Chaat, and Chole Batura, as well as regional dishes like Punjabi and South Indian cuisine.
Kailash Parbat Branches in Qatar
Al Ghanim – Ras Abu Aboud Street, Near Retail Mart
Dafna – City Centre Mall, Near Cinema Complex, Dafna
Old Airport – Indian Supermarket, Al Matar Street
Abu Hamour – Safari Mall Food Court, Ain Khalid
Bikanerwala
Bikanerwala, which started in Rajasthan in 1905, is famous for its traditional Indian sweets, snacks and chaats. Today, they have over 100 outlets across six countries. The Bikanerwala outlet opened in Doha in July 2022.
Airport Road – 310, Al Matar Al Khadim Street, Near Indian Supermarket
Dosa House
Although a relatively new chain, Dosa House has grown rapidly in a short period of time and has become a favorite among vegetarian lovers in Qatar. Currently, they have four branches in Doha. As the name suggests, they serve different types of dosas. They also offer other dishes like North Indian street food, thalis, and curries.
Airport Road – Near Indian Supermarket, Al Matar Street
Abu Hamour – Near Old Wholesale Market, Abu Hamour
Matar Khadim – Opposite Doha Bank, Matar Khadim
Doha Jadid – Near Crazy Signal, Opposite Doha Jadid Metro Station
Gokul Gujarati Restaurant
Gokul Gujarati Restaurant is the first authentic Gujarati restaurant in Qatar. It serves everything from full thali, to desserts and chats. If you are a fan of traditional Gujarati thali, then this place is for you.
Firiz Bin Mahmood – 930, Ibn Mahmood Street, Doha
Mr. Idli
Mr. Idli is a South Indian vegetarian restaurant in Barwa Village. Different versions of dosa and idli are available here. North Indian street food like chaat is also available.
Delhi Belly Cafeteria
Delhi Belly is a small restaurant that serves North Indian vegetarian food at very affordable prices.
Al Mansoura – Near Al Mansoura Metro Station
