Barbecue Delights - Ibn Battuta Mall

Name: Barbecue Delights - Ibn Battuta Mall
Address: Unit 03, China Court - Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145668479

Jebel Ali Village

Restaurant 04 566 8479

Barbecue Delights is a casual Pakistani, Afghani and North Indian restaurant in Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali Village. It is known for charcoal-grilled kebabs and buffet dining, with pani puri, karahi and other South Asian dishes also appearing in customer recommendations.

Reputation Score

3.8

★★★★☆

341 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Buffet Choice

Buffets have included 50-plus dishes, spanning grills, curries, seafood, vegetables, salads and desserts.

Pakistani Flavours

Customers mention authentic haleem, biryani, karahi and North Indian favourites such as palak paneer.

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What to Eat at Barbecue Delights - Ibn Battuta Mall

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Barbecue Delights - Ibn Battuta Mall, 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

Palak paneer Net +5

“Our favourite had to be the palak paneer which was as fresh as could be.”
Chicken biryani Net +2

“Chicken Biryani & Kaleem had awesome and authentic taste.”
Chicken ginger curry Net +2

“Our mains were just as good, I really liked their Mutton Seekh and Fish Tikka as well as their Chicken Ginger curry and Raita along with their well-made Puri Paratha.”
Kandhari naan Net +2

“Very nice food, and the portions are huge , we ordered tawa qeema mutton and Chana masala as well kandhari Naan (also big size)”
Papdi chaat Net +2

“The chaat station is great as was the Papdi Chaat!”
Shahi tukre Net +2

“Deserts were made just right and for someone who doesn't like shahi tukre, that was my favourite today.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Butter chicken Net +1

“Delicious authentic Pakistani food! Def try the butter chicken recommend by the nice manager Ednan!”
Authentic haleem Net +1

“Tried out their weekend buffet at IBN Battuta branch. It was mouth watering and loved their cuisine. Especially their authentic Haleem, finger licking Biryani, melt in mouth kababs and so on. The quality of the food is amazing and it's a must try Pakistani Buffet 💯”
Badami kheer Net +1

“There were also a selection of desserts and the winner for me was the Badami Kheer, that was creamy and just a perfect ending of a fabulous lunch!”
Biryani Net +1

“BBQ is Good.Biryani and Salad Good. We ate only above”
Brain masala Net +1

“Coming down to the Mains we tried were the Chicken Biryani and Brain Masala served with the famous tandoori rotis and kandhari naan. It was all really well made, aromatic & well-spiced dish.”
Butterchicken Net +1

“I like the chicken haleema,butterchicken and Malai Tikka .”
Chana masala Net +1

“Very nice food, and the portions are huge , we ordered tawa qeema mutton and Chana masala as well kandhari Naan (also big size)”
Chicken boti kebabs Net +1

“Mutton Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka and Chicken boti kebabs. All the starters were tender to munch on and the flavour was very distinct with the perfect balance of spices, well marinated and tasted just incredible, my favourite being the Chicken Tikka. A must try.”
Chicken haleem Net +1

“Delicious chicken haleem. The mutton pilao was OK but not that tasty as it lacks flavor. The Naan bread was delicious.”
Dal makhani Net +1

“But the highlight was the Dal Makhani, very well prepared right consistency and fantastic to taste.”
Finger licking biryani Net +1

“Tried out their weekend buffet at IBN Battuta branch. It was mouth watering and loved their cuisine. Especially their authentic Haleem, finger licking Biryani, melt in mouth kababs and so on. The quality of the food is amazing and it's a must try Pakistani Buffet 💯”
Fish bbq Net +1

“Authentic pakistani buffet taste. Must try their mango shake, fish bbq, malai boti! Very reasonable and very courageous staff.”
Fish tikka Net +1

“Our mains were just as good, I really liked their Mutton Seekh and Fish Tikka as well as their Chicken Ginger curry and Raita along with their well-made Puri Paratha.”
Garlic bread Net +1

“Garlic bread is very delicious too.”
Garlic naan Net +1

“Garlic Naan is awesome, they do have Entertainer, worth the price.”
Iftar buffet Net +1

“We make it a point to try their Iftar Buffet every year, and this time we tried their new location in the China Court of Batuta Mall. Great ambiance with colourful truck stop style decor and of course the kebabs were amazing, sadly they didn't have Nihari on the menu which was a bit strange, but the rest was good. Authentic flavours 50 dishes only AED 79 per person amazing”
Kaleem Net +1

“Chicken Biryani & Kaleem had awesome and authentic taste.”
Karahi Net +1

“Good food Good service. Excellent ambience However bit pricy Must try their bbq n karahi”
Kebab mutton Net +1

“The food kebab mutton was nice but the fried prawns was so dry you can see in the photo that it was full of flour than the prawns and the taste was so awful!”
Kulfi Net +1

“Kulfi for was heaven in the mouth dessert and Masala Chai was a perfect way to finish the scrumptious meal.”
Lahori fried fish Net +1

“I really enjoyed the blend of spices and flavour of the Lahori Fried Fish.”
Malai boti Net +1

“Authentic pakistani buffet taste. Must try their mango shake, fish bbq, malai boti! Very reasonable and very courageous staff.”
Malai tikka Net +1

“I like the chicken haleema,butterchicken and Malai Tikka .”
Mutton curry Net +1

“In addition, I tried the mutton curry and chicken ginger curry which were hot and tasty.”
Mutton seekh Net +1

“Our mains were just as good, I really liked their Mutton Seekh and Fish Tikka as well as their Chicken Ginger curry and Raita along with their well-made Puri Paratha.”
Mutton seekh kebab Net +1

“Mutton Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka and Chicken boti kebabs. All the starters were tender to munch on and the flavour was very distinct with the perfect balance of spices, well marinated and tasted just incredible, my favourite being the Chicken Tikka. A must try.”
Nihari Net +1

“One of the very first all-you-can-eat restaurants serving excellent Pakistani and North Indian cuisine, the Nihari and the kebabs are absolutely amazing while the Karachi items will make you want to lick the plate clean.”
Paneer tikka Net +1

“Mutton Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka and Chicken boti kebabs. All the starters were tender to munch on and the flavour was very distinct with the perfect balance of spices, well marinated and tasted just incredible, my favourite being the Chicken Tikka. A must try.”
Pistachio kulchi Net +1

“And let me not forget how amazing their desserts were, we had their Shahi Tukda and Pistachio Kulchi, so much better than what i had expected, loved every bit of it!”
Puri paratha Net +1

“Our mains were just as good, I really liked their Mutton Seekh and Fish Tikka as well as their Chicken Ginger curry and Raita along with their well-made Puri Paratha.”
Ramadan deal Net +1

“Recently tried their Ramadan Deal featuring over 50 items for just AED 79/- and was amazed by both the interiors and hospitality. Located in China Food Court, the red-themed decor adds to the aesthetics. As for the food, it was fantastic with ample choices in starters and mains. Perfect for breaking your Iftari fast with family and friends at Barbecue Delights!”
Ramadan iftar buffet Net +1

“Recently visited BBQ Delights - Ibn Battuta Mall, to try out their Ramadan Iftar Buffet. Each and everything from starters to mains to desserts were outstanding and we get to experience the authentic Pakistani taste.”
Samosa chaat Net +1

“I had their Pani Puri, Samosa Chaat and Papdi Chaat. Loved all the presentation and the chaats were both delicious with a rich yoghurt dressing.”
Tabbouleh Net +1

“The salad selection was fresh, I especially liked the tabbouleh.”
Tawa qeema mutton Net +1

“Very nice food, and the portions are huge , we ordered tawa qeema mutton and Chana masala as well kandhari Naan (also big size)”
Warm gulaab jamun Net +1

“The desserts are worth waiting for. I particularly enjoyed the warm gulaab jamun.”
Chicken tikka Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Mutton Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka and Chicken boti kebabs. All the starters were tender to munch on and the flavour was very distinct with the perfect balance of spices, well marinated and tasted just incredible, my favourite being the Chicken Tikka. A must try.”
Buffet dinner Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I visited last week for buffet dinner. It was AED 65 per person. Everything is fine. Food, service, pricing. Nothing to complain about. But then nothing outstanding neither.”

Drinks 5

Hot karama chai Net +1

“As a group of ladies, we cousins say no to dessert and just loved the gulab jamun with a hot karama chai.”
Lemon mint drinks Net +1

“Enjoyed Lemon mint drinks which was quite refreshing.”
Mango shake Net +1

“Authentic pakistani buffet taste. Must try their mango shake, fish bbq, malai boti! Very reasonable and very courageous staff.”
Masala chai Net +1

“Kulfi for was heaven in the mouth dessert and Masala Chai was a perfect way to finish the scrumptious meal.”
Orange juice Net +1

“We ordered for fresh Watermelon and Orange juice which was very refreshing.”

What to Avoid (11)

Food 11

Afghani pulav Net −1

“But the afghani pulav and chicken dishes ,jalebi was not all good they have the buffet and most dishes the usage of fenugreek is more and taste was not that much great .”
Chicken kabas Net −1

“Mutton kabab and chicken kabas were cold and almost uncooked.”
Fried prawns Net −1

“The food kebab mutton was nice but the fried prawns was so dry you can see in the photo that it was full of flour than the prawns and the taste was so awful!”
Gulaab jaamun Net −1

“Gulaab jaamun, pudding, custard, kheer were also raw and tasteless.”
Jalebi Net −1

“But the afghani pulav and chicken dishes ,jalebi was not all good they have the buffet and most dishes the usage of fenugreek is more and taste was not that much great .”
Kheer Net −1

“Gulaab jaamun, pudding, custard, kheer were also raw and tasteless.”
Mutton pilao Net −1

“Delicious chicken haleem. The mutton pilao was OK but not that tasty as it lacks flavor. The Naan bread was delicious.”
Pudding Net −1

“Gulaab jaamun, pudding, custard, kheer were also raw and tasteless.”
Ramadan iftar Net −1

“Had Ramadan iftar today and it was not good experience. They were not having a single main course for mutton. All items were of chicken and 1 fish pakora and 1 fish kabab. Mutton kabab and chicken kabas were cold and almost uncooked. Chicken haleem was tasteless. Chicken karahi was just tomato puree. Gulaab jaamun, pudding, custard, kheer were also raw and tasteless.”
Zeera alo Net −1

“Loved their panic puri, and house deal however the only reason I am not able to give 5star is because of the zeera alo which was not what it should have been at all. I was served potato cubes in daal instead of authentic dry zeera alo.”
Custard Net −2

“3. The food was really stale and bland, the custard was a muck of sugar and yellow color and the gulab jamun had a ton of sugar, and tasted really bad.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Visit Early. Arrive early for buffet service if desserts matter to you; one reviewer specifically advised being an early bird.

Check Refills. Before settling in, ask whether barbecue trays are available and when the next refill is expected.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Unit 03, China Court - Ibn Battuta Mall

Jebel Ali Village, Dubai

04 566 8479

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Common Concerns

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Iftar Inconsistency

Some iftar visits reported cold or undercooked kebabs, bland dishes and desserts that were raw or tasteless.

Slow Service

Several diners experienced delayed ordering, slow table service or long waits for buffet items.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

69AED

Buffet

“The only drawback was less main course dishes and over priced buffet since hardly 15 dishes with salads and desserts were being served for 69AED”

Google review · June 2021

59 dhs

Buffet

“I was in Ibn Battuta today and decided to try Barbecue Delights for lunch, as they had a buffet on offer for only 59 dhs”

Google review · October 2018

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The Bottom Line

Barbecue Delights is a Pakistani, Afghani and North Indian restaurant in Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali Village, with both à la carte dining and buffet service. The buffet is the main draw for many diners, while kebabs, chicken haleem, karahi and pani puri give first-timers clear places to start. Older reviews also praise palak paneer, biryani and generous naan portions.

When the kitchen is performing well, the food has real appeal: customers describe tender grills, authentic haleem and biryani, fresh palak paneer and chaats topped with rich yoghurt. The colourful truck-stop-style decor and spacious seating suit family meals and groups, and mall parking is described as plentiful. The experience is less dependable during busy iftar periods.

Some diners enjoyed broad buffets with more than 50 dishes, while others found kebabs cold or undercooked, desserts tasteless, plates unavailable and staff slow to clear tables. Barbecue trays have also run out during buffet service, and one review reported a leaking ceiling near the food. Arrive early, confirm reservations and ask about current refills and included counters before committing to the buffet.

Prices have varied by occasion and year, so treat reported amounts as historical reference rather than a current menu.