Our story
Born on the streets of Mumbai, made for Dubai
Star Puri Bhaji brings the soul of Indian street food to the heart of the UAE — one golden puri at a time.
Our roots
Where it all began
It started with a memory — the smell of hot oil, the sound of puris puffing up in a kadai, and the chaos of a Mumbai street corner at 7am. Our founder Rajan Sharma grew up eating puri bhaji every morning before school, and never forgot that feeling of warmth and belonging that came with every plate.
When Rajan moved to Dubai in 2012, he searched everywhere for that same taste. Nothing came close. So in 2018, he opened Star Puri Bhaji — a small counter in Karama with a big dream: to serve the most authentic Indian street food the city had ever tasted.
Today we serve hundreds of guests every day, but the recipe hasn't changed. Same spices, same technique, same love. Every dish is made fresh to order, just like it would be on the streets of Mumbai, Amritsar, or Delhi.
What we stand for
The Star Puri Bhaji way
Made fresh daily
We prep every morning and cook to order. No shortcuts, no reheating — just food made with care.
Authentic recipes
Our recipes come straight from family kitchens across North India. We don't adapt them for a different palate — we trust them.
Community first
Star Puri Bhaji is a gathering place. We've hosted birthday breakfasts, farewell lunches, and everything in between.
Quality ingredients
We source our spices directly from trusted suppliers in India. The difference is in every bite.
Meet the team
The people behind the plate
A small team with a big passion for Indian street food.
Rajan Sharma
Founder & Head Chef
Rajan brought his Mumbai childhood to Dubai's plate. Twenty years of cooking experience, zero compromise on flavour.
Priya Nair
Kitchen Manager
Priya keeps the kitchen running like clockwork. Her chole recipe has been in her family for three generations.
Arjun Mehta
Front of House
Arjun makes sure every guest feels like a regular from the moment they walk in.
Come taste the difference
Whether you're a longtime fan or trying us for the first time, we'd love to have you.