Dish Quality
Reviews repeatedly describe flavourful, carefully presented dishes, with butter chicken, biryani and palak chaat receiving specific praise.
Asha's Restaurant
Umm Hurair
Asha’s Restaurant serves north-west Indian fare in a smart, modern setting in Umm Hurair, with a courtyard terrace. Reviews point to polished meals for special occasions, including richly flavoured butter chicken and palak chaat, alongside cocktails and mocktails.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
3,152 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fine Dining
The elegant atmosphere and attentive hospitality give the restaurant a clear fine-dining feel for dinners and celebrations.
Menu Guidance
Several diners found the menu recommendations useful, especially when choosing signature dishes or unfamiliar Indian specialities.
Drinks
Cocktails and mocktails are a genuine part of the experience, with creative options mentioned alongside the food.
Spice Flexibility
The kitchen accommodated a requested spice level, useful if your group prefers different levels of heat.
Vegetarian Choice
Vegetarian diners have plenty to choose from, with veg biryani, paneer dishes and other meat-free options mentioned.
Parking
One diner specifically reported that finding a parking space was easy.
What to Eat at Asha's Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Asha's Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Asha's Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Palak chaat Net +3
“We tried the Palak Chaat and Biryani, and both dishes were absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”
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“We tried the Palak Chaat and Biryani, and both dishes were absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”May 2026
“Their muscat mutton and palak chaat are my top pick.”April 2026
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Gulab jamun Net +2
“Best Gulab Jamun ever by the way.”
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“Best Gulab Jamun ever by the way.”August 2025
“Every dish that came to the table tasted better than the one before — from the kebabs to the mains — and we closed the meal perfectly with their delicious Gulab Jamun.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (19)
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89Dhs lunch Net +1
“Tried their 89dhs lunch, food was fresh and favorful. Great portion, good value for money.”
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“Tried their 89dhs lunch, food was fresh and favorful. Great portion, good value for money.”April 2026
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Butter chicken Net +1
“The only positive is that on a personal note: The butter chicken here was practically the best butter chicken I've tasted in dubai. It was the only dish that measured up to the fine dining standard.”
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“The only positive is that on a personal note: The butter chicken here was practically the best butter chicken I've tasted in dubai. It was the only dish that measured up to the fine dining standard.”December 2022
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Butter garlic naan Net +1
“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”
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“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”January 2026
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Butter naan Net +1
“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”
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“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”January 2026
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Chicken gantur curry Net +1
“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”
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“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”January 2026
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Chicken tikka curry Net +1
“Main course we had chicken tikka curry and fish masala. Both the dishes were lip smacking.”
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“Main course we had chicken tikka curry and fish masala. Both the dishes were lip smacking.”May 2026
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Chicken tikka pc pulao Net +1
“The Chicken Tikka PC Pulao was extremely flavorful and definitely a must-try.”
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“The Chicken Tikka PC Pulao was extremely flavorful and definitely a must-try.”January 2026
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Chocolate cake Net +1
“We were pleasantly surprised for our wedding anniversary with a lovely chocolate cake . Hands down an elite experience and elevated gourmet cuisine”
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“We were pleasantly surprised for our wedding anniversary with a lovely chocolate cake . Hands down an elite experience and elevated gourmet cuisine”July 2026
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Fish masala Net +1
“Main course we had chicken tikka curry and fish masala. Both the dishes were lip smacking.”
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“Main course we had chicken tikka curry and fish masala. Both the dishes were lip smacking.”May 2026
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Ghar ki dal Net +1
“It was a pleasant surprise when the menu lived up to its promise delivering new and old hits just like its namesake. The palak chaat and ghar ki dal were outstanding.”
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“It was a pleasant surprise when the menu lived up to its promise delivering new and old hits just like its namesake. The palak chaat and ghar ki dal were outstanding.”December 2025
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Gulab jamun with rabdi Net +1
“We ended our meal with Gulab jamun with rabdi - it was the perfect sweet finish.”
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“We ended our meal with Gulab jamun with rabdi - it was the perfect sweet finish.”January 2026
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Lachcha parantha Net +1
“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”
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“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”January 2026
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Lamb dum pukht biryani Net +1
“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”
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“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”January 2026
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Muscat mutton Net +1
“Their muscat mutton and palak chaat are my top pick.”
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“Their muscat mutton and palak chaat are my top pick.”April 2026
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Palak patta chat Net +1
“For appetizers we went for Palak Patta chat and it was decent.”
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“For appetizers we went for Palak Patta chat and it was decent.”May 2026
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Special butter chicken Net +1
“Had a great experience! The food was delicious— Special Butter Chicken was so tasty! and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive.”
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“Had a great experience! The food was delicious— Special Butter Chicken was so tasty! and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive.”July 2026
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Tandoori rotis Net +1
“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”
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“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”January 2026
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Veg biryani Net +1
“Her recommendation of the veg biryani was absolutely amazing.”
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“Her recommendation of the veg biryani was absolutely amazing.”May 2026
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Yakhni lamb pulau Net +1
“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”
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“I salute both Chefs; Rakesh and his colleague for creating mouth watering dishes like Lamb dum pukht biryani. Yakhni lamb pulau, Chicken Gantur curry along with a basket of Breads like; Butter garlic naan, Lachcha parantha, butter naan and Tandoori rotis.”January 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Chicken tikka masala Net −1
“The chicken tikka masala was just pieces of chicken dumped into a sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The chicken tikka masala was just pieces of chicken dumped into a sauce.”July 2026
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Paneer makhni Net −1
“Paneer makhni gravy was too runny and needed more paneer.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Paneer makhni gravy was too runny and needed more paneer.”January 2025
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Prawn biryani Net −1
“The prawn biryani was inedible.”
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“The prawn biryani was inedible.”July 2026
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Yakhni biriyani Net −1
“The yakhni Biriyani would have been outstanding had it not been salty in a few places, certain parts of this were fine while other parts were highly salted.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The yakhni Biriyani would have been outstanding had it not been salty in a few places, certain parts of this were fine while other parts were highly salted.”December 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Lunch. Consider the reported 89dhs lunch if you want a fresher-value option with generous portions.
Check Offers. Before booking, check Zomato, Careem and your card benefits for possible discounts.
Request Spice. Ask for a specific spice level when ordering; one diner said the kitchen adjusted it successfully.
Confirm Terrace. If outdoor seating matters, check its availability before visiting, particularly for lunch.
Allow Time. Service is often praised, but one quiet lunch was slow, so avoid a tight schedule if timing matters.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Pyramids, Wafi City - Oud Metha Rd
Umm Hurair Second, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High Prices
One review found the meal expensive and disappointing, while another said the price point was significantly higher.
Inconsistent Food
A critical visit reported poorly prepared chicken tikka masala and an inedible prawn biryani.
Slow Service
A lunch visit found service slow despite the restaurant being almost empty.
Lunch Terrace
The outdoor seating was closed during one lunchtime visit, so terrace availability may vary by service.
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The Bottom Line
Asha’s Restaurant in Umm Hurair is a smart, modern Indian dining room focused on north-west Indian fare, with a courtyard terrace. It suits a celebratory dinner or a relaxed family meal, especially if you enjoy a polished setting with cocktails or mocktails alongside the food. The menu has several well-supported starting points: Special Butter Chicken, Palak Chaat, Chicken Tikka PC Pulao and the Lamb dum pukht biryani all receive enthusiastic mentions.
Gulab jamun with rabdi is a recurring sweet finish, while vegetarian diners can look to veg biryani and other meat-free choices. The kitchen has also adjusted spice levels to suit individual requests. Expect attentive, fine-dining-style hospitality and an atmosphere shaped by elegant décor and Asha Bhosle’s music, though one diner found the music selection did not always include her playlist.
Pricing can be high, and a small number of reviews report disappointing preparation, including an inedible prawn biryani and runny paneer makhani. A reported 89dhs lunch offers a more value-conscious route; check Zomato, Careem or card discounts before booking. Outdoor seating was closed during one lunch visit, so confirm terrace availability if that is important.