Kulcha
The Amritsari kulcha is a standout: reviewers describe it as generously stuffed, crisp outside and heavily topped with butter.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Amritsr Restaurant JLT brings Punjabi and North Indian comfort food to Jumeirah Lake Towers, with Amritsari kulcha and chole among the dishes customers return for. The spacious indoor and outdoor seating, lake views and 24-hour opening make it flexible for family meals, late-night cravings and relaxed breakfasts.
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The Amritsari kulcha is a standout: reviewers describe it as generously stuffed, crisp outside and heavily topped with butter.
It is open 24 hours, giving late-night diners and early breakfast visitors more flexibility than most restaurants.
Indoor and outdoor seating, including lake views, gives the restaurant a spacious setting for meals and gatherings.
Several reviews call the portions generous; one says the dishes are substantial enough to share and good value.
When the kitchen is running well, breads and kulchas arrive freshly made, hot and crisp, with butter adding extra richness.
The large dining area is described as suitable for families and parties, with one family praising the accommodating service.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Amritsr Restaurant JLT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Pani puri- good”
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“Pani puri- good”September 2025
“We tried the pani Puri and it is best from what I have tried so far in Dubai.”January 2025
“Food is good… Not very expansive… Best place for Amritsar kulcha…”
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“Food is good… Not very expansive… Best place for Amritsar kulcha…”December 2025
“Food is amazing... my all time fav Amritsari kulcha ... must go place... good vibe & the best part is there location with outdoor and indoor sitting area”April 2026
“The tea and samosa was also good.”
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“The tea and samosa was also good.”January 2025
“Ended with chum chum and samosa. Worth every dhiram.”June 2025
“Their Paneer, Aalu Parantha with curd is really awesome.....”
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“Their Paneer, Aalu Parantha with curd is really awesome.....”January 2026
“The aloo kulcha and chole was top notch. The slab of butter on top took it to the next level.”
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“The aloo kulcha and chole was top notch. The slab of butter on top took it to the next level.”February 2026
“Aloo paratha - very good”
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“Aloo paratha - very good”September 2025
“We have been here multiple times… my favorite is Aloo Pyaaz Kulcha… Their red chatni is amazing…”
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“We have been here multiple times… my favorite is Aloo Pyaaz Kulcha… Their red chatni is amazing…”December 2025
“- Aloo stuffed naan – Decent, but nothing extraordinary.”
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“- Aloo stuffed naan – Decent, but nothing extraordinary.”July 2025
“Aloo tiki- very good”
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“Aloo tiki- very good”September 2025
“- Chhole bhature – The bhatura was nicely sized, but the chhole lacked flavor.”
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“- Chhole bhature – The bhatura was nicely sized, but the chhole lacked flavor.”July 2025
“we had not known earlier but today’s craving for chhole bathure got us there.. such a fulfilling breakfast of chhole bathure parantha with white butter yogurt lassi n gud wali chai to end the perfect meal..”
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“we had not known earlier but today’s craving for chhole bathure got us there.. such a fulfilling breakfast of chhole bathure parantha with white butter yogurt lassi n gud wali chai to end the perfect meal..”August 2025
“we had not known earlier but today’s craving for chhole bathure got us there.. such a fulfilling breakfast of chhole bathure parantha with white butter yogurt lassi n gud wali chai to end the perfect meal..”
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“we had not known earlier but today’s craving for chhole bathure got us there.. such a fulfilling breakfast of chhole bathure parantha with white butter yogurt lassi n gud wali chai to end the perfect meal..”August 2025
“Chicken Kheema - good”
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“Chicken Kheema - good”September 2025
“We ordered Pani puri, Spl. mutton keema kulcha, chicken masala biryani, chicken malai tikka and gulab jamun. All were amazing, we really relished it. Just small feedback found cardamom flavor little higher for chicken malai tikka.”
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“We ordered Pani puri, Spl. mutton keema kulcha, chicken masala biryani, chicken malai tikka and gulab jamun. All were amazing, we really relished it. Just small feedback found cardamom flavor little higher for chicken malai tikka.”May 2025
“We ordered Pani puri, Spl. mutton keema kulcha, chicken masala biryani, chicken malai tikka and gulab jamun. All were amazing, we really relished it.”
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“We ordered Pani puri, Spl. mutton keema kulcha, chicken masala biryani, chicken malai tikka and gulab jamun. All were amazing, we really relished it.”May 2025
“The Chicken Tikka Masala had really nice flavours, with a rich and well-balanced sauce. However, the chicken pieces themselves didn’t feel as fresh as we expected, which was a bit disappointing.”
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“The Chicken Tikka Masala had really nice flavours, with a rich and well-balanced sauce. However, the chicken pieces themselves didn’t feel as fresh as we expected, which was a bit disappointing.”February 2026
“I ordered the Chole Kulcha - the kulcha was huge and stuffed generously, making it hard to eat more than one! The bread was freshly made and paired perfectly with the flavorful chole.”
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“I ordered the Chole Kulcha - the kulcha was huge and stuffed generously, making it hard to eat more than one! The bread was freshly made and paired perfectly with the flavorful chole.”January 2026
“Ended with chum chum and samosa. Worth every dhiram.”
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“Ended with chum chum and samosa. Worth every dhiram.”June 2025
“I have tried both Veg and non veg dishes here. Veg food Kadi pakoda and rice was good.”
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“I have tried both Veg and non veg dishes here. Veg food Kadi pakoda and rice was good.”January 2026
“The kheema kulcha was fresh and rich but the kheema gravy was a little bit of a let down.”
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“The kheema kulcha was fresh and rich but the kheema gravy was a little bit of a let down.”February 2026
“Let me tell you all, butter is a must for the Paratha's Lachha's etc”
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“Let me tell you all, butter is a must for the Paratha's Lachha's etc”June 2026
“Masala thumbs up- good”
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“Masala thumbs up- good”September 2025
“Mutton keema kulcha was also a great highlight and very flavorful.”
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“Mutton keema kulcha was also a great highlight and very flavorful.”June 2024
“Their Paneer, Aalu Parantha with curd is really awesome.....”
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“Their Paneer, Aalu Parantha with curd is really awesome.....”January 2026
“We were so confused wat to eat for main course so we order special deluxe thali and lassi…and the paratha , dal and paneer Amritsar Sabji was soon good.”
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“We were so confused wat to eat for main course so we order special deluxe thali and lassi…and the paratha , dal and paneer Amritsar Sabji was soon good.”January 2025
“The paneer tikka was top-notch — super soft, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious.”
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“The paneer tikka was top-notch — super soft, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious.”May 2025
“Great Pav bhaji and Chhole bhature too.”
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“Great Pav bhaji and Chhole bhature too.”June 2024
“Best kulcha is special mix lacha and must be tried apart from other Punjabi dishes.”
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“Best kulcha is special mix lacha and must be tried apart from other Punjabi dishes.”August 2024
“We ordered Pani puri, Spl. mutton keema kulcha, chicken masala biryani, chicken malai tikka and gulab jamun. All were amazing, we really relished it.”
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“We ordered Pani puri, Spl. mutton keema kulcha, chicken masala biryani, chicken malai tikka and gulab jamun. All were amazing, we really relished it.”May 2025
Mixed feedback
“We ordered Pani puri, Spl. mutton keema kulcha, chicken masala biryani, chicken malai tikka and gulab jamun. All were amazing, we really relished it.”
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“We ordered Pani puri, Spl. mutton keema kulcha, chicken masala biryani, chicken malai tikka and gulab jamun. All were amazing, we really relished it.”May 2025
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“Chicken banjara mono- ok”
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“Chicken reshmi kabab- ok ok”
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“The chai is excellent... the glass cups can be wider at the bottom to prevent a spill specially when you have kids at the table.”
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“The chai is excellent... the glass cups can be wider at the bottom to prevent a spill specially when you have kids at the table.”August 2024
“Elachi chai- very good”
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“Elachi chai- very good”September 2025
“All paired with a Mango and Salted lassi was a great start to Sunday.”
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“All paired with a Mango and Salted lassi was a great start to Sunday.”June 2024
“All paired with a Mango and Salted lassi was a great start to Sunday.”
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“All paired with a Mango and Salted lassi was a great start to Sunday.”June 2024
“Sweet lassi- good”
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“Sweet lassi- good”September 2025
“The momos had a doughy aftertaste, the fish ajwaini tikka lacked the expected depth of flavor, and even something as basic as butter naan was overly thick and heavy.”
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“The momos had a doughy aftertaste, the fish ajwaini tikka lacked the expected depth of flavor, and even something as basic as butter naan was overly thick and heavy.”April 2026
“- Chhole bhature – The bhatura was nicely sized, but the chhole lacked flavor.”
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“- Chhole bhature – The bhatura was nicely sized, but the chhole lacked flavor.”July 2025
“But second time when I came here we ordered chicken tawa and it was not good. Chicken was giving strong after taste and whole experience was very bad.”
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“But second time when I came here we ordered chicken tawa and it was not good. Chicken was giving strong after taste and whole experience was very bad.”January 2026
“The momos had a doughy aftertaste, the fish ajwaini tikka lacked the expected depth of flavor, and even something as basic as butter naan was overly thick and heavy.”
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“The momos had a doughy aftertaste, the fish ajwaini tikka lacked the expected depth of flavor, and even something as basic as butter naan was overly thick and heavy.”April 2026
“To top it off, the jaljeera was flat and missing that tangy punch you’d expect.”
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“To top it off, the jaljeera was flat and missing that tangy punch you’d expect.”April 2026
“Food was very tasty, paneer is so soft and fresh. Masala chaas was spicy couldn't be able to drink.”
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“Food was very tasty, paneer is so soft and fresh. Masala chaas was spicy couldn't be able to drink.”May 2026
“The momos had a doughy aftertaste, the fish ajwaini tikka lacked the expected depth of flavor, and even something as basic as butter naan was overly thick and heavy.”
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“The momos had a doughy aftertaste, the fish ajwaini tikka lacked the expected depth of flavor, and even something as basic as butter naan was overly thick and heavy.”April 2026
“The food was not at the finest quality. Our whole starters were smelling and then found a hair in the naan.”
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“The food was not at the finest quality. Our whole starters were smelling and then found a hair in the naan.”July 2026
“For dessert, we tried the gulab jamun (served cold instead of warm) and ras malai (missing that rich, creamy texture).”
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“For dessert, we tried the gulab jamun (served cold instead of warm) and ras malai (missing that rich, creamy texture).”July 2025
“Yesterday ordered Rasmalai from their restaurant from careem. It was stale and smelling and rubbery.”
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“Yesterday ordered Rasmalai from their restaurant from careem. It was stale and smelling and rubbery.”June 2026
“Apart from this Extremely disappointed with their taste, their suji pani puri was rotten and rest of the food was filled with extremely masala that you cannot enjoy food at all!”
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“Apart from this Extremely disappointed with their taste, their suji pani puri was rotten and rest of the food was filled with extremely masala that you cannot enjoy food at all!”March 2026
Allow time. Visit off-peak or leave plenty of time: reviewers say service slows during busy periods, and one dinner group waited over an hour.
Try kulcha. For a first order, consider aloo kulcha or another kulcha with chole; reviewers especially liked the generous filling and butter.
Add butter. Ask for butter with parathas or lachha; one reviewer specifically calls it essential to the experience.
Check delivery. For delivery, confirm which sides and accompaniments are included rather than relying only on the menu photos.
Check bills. Compare each billed item with the menu before paying, especially if you know the restaurant's usual prices.
Plan parking. Paid parking is available, but parking can be challenging; the restaurant is also described as walking distance from Sobha Realty metro station.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Service can be very slow: multiple May reviews report waiting 45–60 minutes or leaving without food.
Food quality varies sharply between visits, with reports ranging from excellent kulcha to undercooked chicken and stale dessert.
A delivery review says sides shown in menu photos were missing, with descriptions not making the inclusions clear.
One visit reported unclean seats, while another described old, untidy furniture and tables not being cleared promptly.
A regular customer reported an unexplained 5 AED addition to bills and advises checking each item against the menu.
The Bottom Line
Amritsr Restaurant JLT is a Punjabi and North Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, known especially for Amritsari kulcha, chole, pani puri and generous portions. The aloo kulcha and chole pairing gets particularly strong praise, while the special deluxe thali is described as massive. It is open 24 hours, so it works for breakfast as well as late-night desi food.
The setting is a real draw. Reviews mention roomy indoor and outdoor seating, lake views, Punjabi-style decor and space for families or parties. Some diners also mention a relaxed atmosphere with mild Punjabi music.
Paid parking is available, although parking can be challenging; Sobha Realty metro station is within walking distance according to one review. The main caution is inconsistency. Some visits report fresh, hot food and excellent service, but others describe undercooked chicken, stale rasmalai, unclean seats or disappointing dishes.
Service is the bigger recurring risk: busy-period waits have reached 45–60 minutes, and one group left after more than an hour without eating. Delivery customers should confirm what accompaniments are included, and everyone should check the bill against the menu. Come with time to spare, especially at busy hours.