Creative dishes
The menu gives Indian favourites a modern twist, with chicken tacos, coconut mutton curry and several distinctive biryanis.
Babu town Restaurant Dubai
Al Barsha South
Babu Town is an Indian restaurant in Al Barsha South with a modern, presentation-focused take on familiar dishes. Reviews point visitors towards the bamboo chicken biryani, chicken tacos and colourful desserts, in a colourful, India-inspired setting that suits a relaxed dine-in meal.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
166 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Photogenic presentation
Bright, carefully styled plating and unusual serving ideas make the meal especially appealing for photos.
Strong favourites
Reviewers repeatedly single out the chicken biryani, garlic naan, butter chicken and coconut ice cream.
Distinctive desserts
The coconut ice cream arrives in a real coconut shell and was described as shareable for two.
Welcoming service
Several diners describe the staff as polite, attentive and accommodating, including during busy visits.
Moderate spice
One reviewer found the spice blend flavourful without leaving the mouth burning, and described the menu as child friendly.
What to Eat at Babu town Restaurant Dubai 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 Babu town Restaurant Dubai, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Babu town Restaurant Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Chicken tacos Net +3
“If you want to try something different, I highly recommend ordering chicken tacos .”
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“If you want to try something different, I highly recommend ordering chicken tacos .”May 2023
“Food has modern touch while the indoors take you back to ancient India. We tried so many different things from chat to biryani and so many drinks. I was impressed with personalized drink cans, chicken tacos and gulab jamun with ice made live!”October 2021
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Fresh mango ice cream Net +3
“The fresh mango ice cream was served in coconut. This was quite enjoyable as well.”
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“The fresh mango ice cream was served in coconut. This was quite enjoyable as well.”August 2021
“Looks good, tastes better! Beware of the mango ice cream- it is for 4 people!”July 2022
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Pani puri Net +3
“Hidden indian restaurant in Dubai Science city , cosy decor, fantastic presentation. The best panipuri in Dubai.”
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“Hidden indian restaurant in Dubai Science city , cosy decor, fantastic presentation. The best panipuri in Dubai.”September 2021
“Visited them recently and really liked the food. The service and ambiance are really good too. I would recommend to try out their pani puri, Bombay chicken biryani and strawberry margherita. Presentation of the food is very good too.”September 2021
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Bamboo boneless chicken biriyani Net +2
“Bamboo boneless chicken biriyani (spinach chicken biriyani rather)”
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“Bamboo boneless chicken biriyani (spinach chicken biriyani rather)”August 2021
“I recommend the chicken byriani in the bamboo, delicious naans and fresh juices made in house.”July 2023
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Butter nan Net +2
“Also, coconut mutton curry is a good option along with their soft butter naan.”
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“Also, coconut mutton curry is a good option along with their soft butter naan.”May 2023
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Coconut mutton curry Net +2
“Also, coconut mutton curry is a good option along with their soft butter naan.”
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“Also, coconut mutton curry is a good option along with their soft butter naan.”May 2023
“Cute place nicely decorated and very tasty food. Excellent Coconut mutton and biryanis”October 2021
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Garlic nan Net +2
“We ordered garlic naan which was amazing that we ordered seconds. Mutton rogan josh was nice and tender.”
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“We ordered garlic naan which was amazing that we ordered seconds. Mutton rogan josh was nice and tender.”June 2021
Honorable mentions (11)
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Babu chicken biryani Net +1
“One of the best Indian restaurants in UAE try babu chicken biryani its delicious”
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“One of the best Indian restaurants in UAE try babu chicken biryani its delicious”September 2021
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Babu mango frappe Net +1
“Babu mango frappe (must must try)”
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“Babu mango frappe (must must try)”August 2021
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Bombay chicken biryani Net +1
“Visited them recently and really liked the food. The service and ambiance are really good too. I would recommend to try out their pani puri, Bombay chicken biryani and strawberry margherita. Presentation of the food is very good too.”
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“Visited them recently and really liked the food. The service and ambiance are really good too. I would recommend to try out their pani puri, Bombay chicken biryani and strawberry margherita. Presentation of the food is very good too.”September 2021
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“Great customer service, chicken tikka was good, however the chips aren’t chillis chips… just chips with sauce on it and the keebab aren’t tender”
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“Great customer service, chicken tikka was good, however the chips aren’t chillis chips… just chips with sauce on it and the keebab aren’t tender”November 2022
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Gulab jamun with ice Net +1
“Food has modern touch while the indoors take you back to ancient India. We tried so many different things from chat to biryani and so many drinks. I was impressed with personalized drink cans, chicken tacos and gulab jamun with ice made live!”
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Review excerpts
“Food has modern touch while the indoors take you back to ancient India. We tried so many different things from chat to biryani and so many drinks. I was impressed with personalized drink cans, chicken tacos and gulab jamun with ice made live!”October 2021
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Mutton rogan josh Net +1
“We ordered garlic naan which was amazing that we ordered seconds. Mutton rogan josh was nice and tender.”
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“We ordered garlic naan which was amazing that we ordered seconds. Mutton rogan josh was nice and tender.”June 2021
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Parata Net +1
“However i think it's a little bit overpriced for example the parata costs 9dhs for 2 pieces! And the portion of food were not sufficient for my consumption, maybe different people find it otherwise.”
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“However i think it's a little bit overpriced for example the parata costs 9dhs for 2 pieces! And the portion of food were not sufficient for my consumption, maybe different people find it otherwise.”June 2021
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Strawberry margherita Net +1
“Visited them recently and really liked the food. The service and ambiance are really good too. I would recommend to try out their pani puri, Bombay chicken biryani and strawberry margherita. Presentation of the food is very good too.”
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Review excerpts
“Visited them recently and really liked the food. The service and ambiance are really good too. I would recommend to try out their pani puri, Bombay chicken biryani and strawberry margherita. Presentation of the food is very good too.”September 2021
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Tandoori lobster Net +1
“Tandoori lobster tasted good, but it had a fair amount of cheese in it, so don’t go by the name.”
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“Tandoori lobster tasted good, but it had a fair amount of cheese in it, so don’t go by the name.”August 2021
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Vegetable samosa Net +1
“Food is definitely 10/10, each dish is so rich with authentic Indian flavors. My favorite is the vegetable samosa, And babu Biryani.”
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“Food is definitely 10/10, each dish is so rich with authentic Indian flavors. My favorite is the vegetable samosa, And babu Biryani.”July 2021
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Butter chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Among all the dishes my recommendation will be butter chicken, and all dishes with it. You won’t regret 👌The staff is attentive and friendly, for regular customers they give discount vouchers, so you are for sure coming again.”
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“Among all the dishes my recommendation will be butter chicken, and all dishes with it. You won’t regret 👌The staff is attentive and friendly, for regular customers they give discount vouchers, so you are for sure coming again.”October 2022
What to Avoid (5)
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Bollywood biryani Net −1
“Tried 4 different meals for delivery. Bollywood & babu biryani, butter chicken. Portion is very stingy, only 3 small pieces of boneless meat in both chicken & mutton meals. Rice flavour is decent, portion is below average. Biryanis were covered in uncooked dough, it seems they forgot to cook the dough to become like proper bread. Very disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tried 4 different meals for delivery. Bollywood & babu biryani, butter chicken. Portion is very stingy, only 3 small pieces of boneless meat in both chicken & mutton meals. Rice flavour is decent, portion is below average. Biryanis were covered in uncooked dough, it seems they forgot to cook the dough to become like proper bread. Very disappointing.”August 2021
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Chicken curry Net −1
“I ordered only chicken curry as one of the guest we had, didn’t eat seafood. The order was delivered on time. Their menu is little bit on the pricey side. The food was delivered in a sealed recyclable container which was good. However, the taste and quantity dint justify pricing. The food was bland and no flavor or aroma.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered only chicken curry as one of the guest we had, didn’t eat seafood. The order was delivered on time. Their menu is little bit on the pricey side. The food was delivered in a sealed recyclable container which was good. However, the taste and quantity dint justify pricing. The food was bland and no flavor or aroma.”May 2022
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Paneer makhani Net −1
“d) Paneer Makhani is like a blend of tomato purée with paneer cubes and tossed cream drops!!”
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“d) Paneer Makhani is like a blend of tomato purée with paneer cubes and tossed cream drops!!”November 2021
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Plain white rice Net −1
“so i bought plain white rice for 11 dirhams in Babu restaurant next to our cake shop 💸 expensive coz it's canned 💸 the taste is awful, it's like cooked old rice with the smell of insect/weevils 🤮🤢🤮”
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Critical review excerpts
“so i bought plain white rice for 11 dirhams in Babu restaurant next to our cake shop 💸 expensive coz it's canned 💸 the taste is awful, it's like cooked old rice with the smell of insect/weevils 🤮🤢🤮”December 2021
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Zafran chicken biryani Net −1
“c) Zafran chicken biryani did not even have the colour leave alone the Zafrani flavour!”
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Critical review excerpts
“c) Zafran chicken biryani did not even have the colour leave alone the Zafrani flavour!”November 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Try tacos. For a first order, consider the chicken tacos: one reviewer specifically recommended them as a different option.
Save room. Leave space for coconut ice cream; it is served in a real coconut shell and was described as shareable for two.
Allow time. If ordering the bamboo biryani at the Barsha branch, ask about preparation time and check that it arrives hot.
Go by car. Driving is the easier option according to one visitor, and another review mentions ample free parking.
Check delivery value. For delivery, confirm the portion and price before ordering if value matters to you; one customer found both disappointing.
Expect sharing. The mango ice cream may be larger than expected, with one reviewer saying the serving is for four people.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Umm Suqeim St
Al Barsha - Al Barsha South, Dubai
| Mon | 11:45 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:45 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:45 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:45 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:45 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 11:45 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 11:45 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent cooking
Experiences vary: one Barsha diner waited 45 minutes for a bamboo chicken biryani that arrived cold.
Price concerns
Some customers found the menu expensive, with portions that did not justify the price.
Small portions
A delivery order was criticised for containing only three small pieces of boneless meat in both chicken and mutton meals.
Uneven flavours
One delivery customer found the chicken curry bland, saying its taste and quantity did not match the price.
Cleanliness concern
One brief review reported flies and found the real experience disappointing compared with its Instagram appearance.
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The Bottom Line
Babu Town is an Indian restaurant in Al Barsha South built around familiar flavours with a modern, highly visual presentation. You can come for dishes such as chicken tacos, bamboo chicken biryani, butter chicken and garlic naan, then finish with a dessert served in a memorable format. The menu includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe colourful interiors, Indian-inspired wall art and a newspaper-style menu, while the food often arrives in bright, carefully arranged presentations. The coconut ice cream is served in a real coconut shell and was described as shareable for two; the mango ice cream may also be much larger than expected.
Staff are often praised for being friendly and attentive, and reviewers mention ample parking. Quality and value are not completely consistent. Some diners found the food delicious and reasonably spiced, but others considered it pricey for the portions, including a delivery order with only three small pieces of boneless meat.
A Barsha reviewer also reported waiting 45 minutes for a cold bamboo biryani, while another mentioned flies. For a smoother first visit, allow time for biryani and check delivery portions and pricing before ordering.