Bangalore Empire Restaurant

Name: Bangalore Empire Restaurant
Address: 149 Damascus Street, Al Twar, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142611433

Al Twar

Restaurant Open now 04 261 1433

In Al Twar, Bangalore Empire Restaurant serves Bangalore-style Indian food in a family-friendly setting. Reviews point especially to its mutton biryani and ghee rice, while the welcoming service and nostalgic Bengaluru flavours make it a popular choice for returning diners.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

4,600 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Biryani

The mutton biryani is praised for its aromatic seasoning and careful cooking, with fish biryani also earning strong approval.

Ghee Rice

Ghee rice is a recurring favourite, especially alongside grilled chicken, curries or kebabs.

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What to Eat at Bangalore Empire Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bangalore Empire Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 6

Ghee rice Net +8

“The snacks ghee rice and chicken kabobs were absolutely delicious.”
Coin parotta Net +5

“The Coin Parota was crispy and flavorful, and the Ghee Rice was aromatic and rich.”
Mutton biryani Net +4

“The mutton biryani was also well-prepared, flavorful without being overly greasy.”
Coconut pudding Net +3

“Highly recommended was coconut pudding!!”
Grill chicken Net +2

“Tried the Ghee rice and Grill chicken here, not knowing what to expect. But exceeded all my expectations. The Dal was slightly different from the OG. But still amazing and pairs well. The Ghee rice quantity is less thou. Must try combo is Grill Chicken and Ghee rice as always!”
Parotta Net +2

“The Mutton Varaval was insanely good and literally blew my mind. Absolute flavour bomb and went amazing with the ghee rice and porrota we ordered.”

Honorable mentions (39)

Butter chicken Net +1

“The smooth creamy buttery texture of the butter chicken is topnotch and has surpassed the other butter chicken I have tried in other places.”
Afam chicken Net +1

“The Afam chicken is so tender and the Kabab chicken was mouth watering and juicy.”
Basha fish Net +1

“Their ghee rice and varutharacha chicken gravy are absolutely top-notch, and the basha fish is amazing too.”
Brain fry dry Net +1

“The brain fry dry is to die for. Melts in the mouth.”
Brain pepper masala Net +1

“The Mutton Pepper Dry and Brain Pepper Masala are absolute must-try, both were full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Butter nun Net +1

“Had butter chicken, butter nun, chicken kabab straight from Bangalore! Mr. Basheer gave us a very special service and showed me real taste ! Gave amazing advice on food choices.”
Chicken biriyani Net +1

“food was good.we had chicken biriyani,mutton biriyani and chicken kabab.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“We ordered the Non-Veg Thali, Chicken Biryani, and the Masala Nimbu Paani (a must-have!) and every single dish was bursting with rich, aromatic, and mouthwatering flavors. The food was incredibly fresh, perfectly spiced, and truly satisfying.”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“We had order chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala and veg kadai all the food was amazing.”
Chicken tikka masala Net +1

“We had order chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala and veg kadai all the food was amazing.”
Chilli chicken boneless Net +1

“Chilli chicken boneless and the renowned Empire Kabab has gotten better with time.”
Coriander chicken chicken hara masala Net +1

“I tried a new dish - Coriander Chicken, (in Bangalore -chicken Hara Masala) Flashback to my mother's home made food. This dish made my day, ordered a take away as well to enjoy again.”
Dal fry Net +1

“Truly enjoyed the Empire Special Kabab, coin paratha, and the delicious dal fry — and the ghee rice was the perfect finishing touch.”
Dal tadka Net +1

“The Dal Tadka and Paneer Tikka Masala were hust delightful.”
Dosa Net +1

“I also couldn't resist the Dosa and it did not disappoint. Perfectly thin, wonderfully crisp at the edges with a gorgeous golden-brown colour. Simple and absolutely delicious.”
Dry chilli chicken fry Net +1

“The star of my visit was the Thali and what a spread it was! A generously loaded platter featuring fluffy steamed rice, a rich and tangy dal, a velvety curry, cool and refreshing raita, and what appeared to be a beautifully flaky parotta. To top it off, a fiery, bold dry chilli chicken fry and a flavourful stirfried vegetable side that added the perfect crunch and heat. Every element on that plate complemented the other and it was a complete, wholesome meal that left absolutely nothing to be desired.”
Empire kabab Net +1

“Chilli chicken boneless and the renowned Empire Kabab has gotten better with time.”
Empire special kabab Net +1

“Truly enjoyed the Empire Special Kabab, coin paratha, and the delicious dal fry — and the ghee rice was the perfect finishing touch.”
Fish biryani Net +1

“The Fish Biryani was the best biryani I've had in years.”
Grilled whole mutton leg Net +1

“We also tried the grilled whole mutton leg and it never disappoints.”
Gudbad Net +1

“We had mutton biryani,tandoori chicken,mutton verbal,Coin parota,kalmi,Gudbad.All the dishes were tasty.”
Kalmi Net +1

“We had mutton biryani,tandoori chicken,mutton verbal,Coin parota,kalmi,Gudbad.All the dishes were tasty.”
Keema dosa Net +1

“We also loved the keema dosa, the flaky coin parotta, and the juicy, flavorful kebabs.”
Kerala parota Net +1

“Kerala parota - good”
Marinated picked mangoes Net +1

“Marinated picked mangoes took all the stage !”
Masala nimbu paani Net +1

“We ordered the Non-Veg Thali, Chicken Biryani, and the Masala Nimbu Paani (a must-have!) and every single dish was bursting with rich, aromatic, and mouthwatering flavors. The food was incredibly fresh, perfectly spiced, and truly satisfying.”
Mini thali Net +1

“The chicken kebab which was very good, mutton brain dry and coconut pudding were excellent, mini thali was good too but the shadi ki mutton was just ordinary.”
Mutton brain dry Net +1

“The chicken kebab which was very good, mutton brain dry and coconut pudding were excellent, mini thali was good too but the shadi ki mutton was just ordinary.”
Mutton brain fry Net +1

“Had one of those satisfying, no-regret meals — mutton brain fry, chicken kebab, grilled chicken, ghee rice, and of course, ended it with their classic tea. Every single dish hit the mark — rich, flavorful, and just like how it’s supposed to taste back home.”
Mutton pepper dry Net +1

“The Mutton Pepper Dry and Brain Pepper Masala are absolute must-try, both were full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Non-veg thali Net +1

“We ordered the Non-Veg Thali, Chicken Biryani, and the Masala Nimbu Paani (a must-have!) and every single dish was bursting with rich, aromatic, and mouthwatering flavors. The food was incredibly fresh, perfectly spiced, and truly satisfying.”
Paneer tikka masala Net +1

“The Dal Tadka and Paneer Tikka Masala were hust delightful.”
Raan biryani Net +1

“THe raan Biryani, the Ghee rice. All good!”
Signature bone-in chicken kebab Net +1

“Their signature bone-in chicken kebab was delicious and full of flavor.”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“We had mutton biryani,tandoori chicken,mutton verbal,Coin parota,kalmi,Gudbad.All the dishes were tasty.”
Thali Net +1

“The star of my visit was the Thali and what a spread it was! A generously loaded platter featuring fluffy steamed rice, a rich and tangy dal, a velvety curry, cool and refreshing raita, and what appeared to be a beautifully flaky parotta. To top it off, a fiery, bold dry chilli chicken fry and a flavourful stirfried vegetable side that added the perfect crunch and heat. Every element on that plate complemented the other and it was a complete, wholesome meal that left absolutely nothing to be desired.”
Varutharacha chicken gravy Net +1

“Their ghee rice and varutharacha chicken gravy are absolutely top-notch, and the basha fish is amazing too.”
Veg kadai Net +1

“We had order chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala and veg kadai all the food was amazing.”
Biryani Net 0

Mixed feedback

“We are from Bangalore and Bangalore empire in Dubai is our go to place when we need our favourite kebabs, gravies and biryani. We come all the way from Abudhabi to eat here.”

Drinks 3

Bst chai Net +1

“Amazing food that reminds us of home. Quick and excellent service by Mehboob. Kababs, coin parathas, butter chicken and BST chai as usual.”
Classic tea Net +1

“Had one of those satisfying, no-regret meals — mutton brain fry, chicken kebab, grilled chicken, ghee rice, and of course, ended it with their classic tea. Every single dish hit the mark — rich, flavorful, and just like how it’s supposed to taste back home.”
Jaljeera soda Net +1

“If happiness had a flavor, it would be Mahboob Bhaii’s jaljeera soda 😭🔥🥤”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Shadi ki mutton Net −1

“The chicken kebab which was very good, mutton brain dry and coconut pudding were excellent, mini thali was good too but the shadi ki mutton was just ordinary.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid Rush. If possible, avoid crowded late-night periods; one diner visiting around midnight waited almost an hour for food.

Plan Parking. Allow extra time to park if visiting at the weekend, when finding a space may be difficult.

Plan the visit

Practical details

149 Damascus Street

Al Twar 5, Dubai

04 261 1433

Mon	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Value Concerns

One review found the prices high for the quality and quantity received.

Peak Delays

A late-night visit during a crowded period took almost an hour for the food to arrive.

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The Bottom Line

Bangalore Empire Restaurant in Al Twar is a useful stop for Bangalore-style Indian food, especially if you want a filling meal rather than a quick snack. Reviews repeatedly mention ghee rice, chicken kebab, mutton biryani and the Non-Veg Thali. The food often arrives fresh, hot and boldly seasoned, with several diners saying it brings back the taste of Bengaluru or home.

The thali is particularly practical for first-time visitors: one review describes rice, dal, curry, raita, parotta, dry chilli chicken and vegetables on a generously loaded platter. Mutton biryani, brain fry and coin paratha also receive strong praise, while coconut pudding is a popular way to finish. Service is frequently described as attentive and welcoming, and the restaurant has been used for family lunches as well as casual meals.

There are a few things to plan around. A crowded visit around midnight resulted in nearly an hour’s wait, so quieter hours may be safer. Weekend parking can be difficult.

Feedback on butter chicken is mixed, and one diner found the overall prices high for the portion and quality. For kebab, the bone-in version has the stronger review, while the boneless one disappointed one visitor.