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Barbeque Nation - Silicon Central Mall
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Barbeque Nation at Silicon Central Mall is an Indian buffet restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis built around live table grills, with starters cooked in front of you and a broad buffet to follow. Reviews make it especially appealing for family meals, celebrations and diners who want plenty of choice.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,675 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong starters
Starters are repeatedly the standout, including grilled chicken, prawns, tikkas and crispy corn.
Buffet variety
The buffet covers a wide range of dishes, with mains, salads, soups and desserts alongside the grills.
Dessert counter
Desserts are a genuine draw, with kulfi, jalebi, ice cream and other sweet options frequently praised.
Vegetarian choice
Vegetarian diners get substantial options such as marinated paneer and mushroom, apricot kofta and veg biryani.
Family occasions
Birthday and anniversary visits have included surprise or complimentary cakes, making celebrations easier to arrange.
Child friendly
One family said staff brought little treats and helped keep their baby comfortable during the meal.
Seafood highlight
Seafood lovers can find unlimited shrimps, with prawns and grilled fish also receiving specific praise.
What to Eat at Barbeque Nation - Silicon Central Mall 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 Barbeque Nation - Silicon Central Mall, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Barbeque Nation - Silicon Central Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Fresh pizza Net +3
“The food was nice we always enjoy the grill and here they have started fresh Pizza and Pasta as well as stone grilled chicken etc very nice.”
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“The food was nice we always enjoy the grill and here they have started fresh Pizza and Pasta as well as stone grilled chicken etc very nice.”February 2026
“Had an amazing dinner experience at BBQ Nation DSO,We enjoyed their BBQ, three types of biryani, freshly baked pizza, and the delicious jaleebi with rabdi. The paan kulfi and green shrimps were fantastic!”April 2025
Honorable mentions (24)
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Apricot kofta Net +1
“Maincourse was equally good, loved the apricot kofta, something new and yummy.”
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“Maincourse was equally good, loved the apricot kofta, something new and yummy.”March 2025
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Barbecue chicken Net +1
“The food was delicious with a wide variety of options to choose from. The desserts were fantastic, and we particularly enjoyed the chaat, barbecue chicken, and fried fish.”
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“The food was delicious with a wide variety of options to choose from. The desserts were fantastic, and we particularly enjoyed the chaat, barbecue chicken, and fried fish.”April 2026
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Chaat Net +1
“The food was delicious with a wide variety of options to choose from. The desserts were fantastic, and we particularly enjoyed the chaat, barbecue chicken, and fried fish.”
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“The food was delicious with a wide variety of options to choose from. The desserts were fantastic, and we particularly enjoyed the chaat, barbecue chicken, and fried fish.”April 2026
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Crispy corn Net +1
“The mango chutney added zest to all the starters. Loved it with crispy corn.”
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“The mango chutney added zest to all the starters. Loved it with crispy corn.”March 2025
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Delicious jaleebi with rabdi Net +1
“Had an amazing dinner experience at BBQ Nation DSO,We enjoyed their BBQ, three types of biryani, freshly baked pizza, and the delicious jaleebi with rabdi. The paan kulfi and green shrimps were fantastic!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had an amazing dinner experience at BBQ Nation DSO,We enjoyed their BBQ, three types of biryani, freshly baked pizza, and the delicious jaleebi with rabdi. The paan kulfi and green shrimps were fantastic!”April 2025
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Fish kebabs Net +1
“My experience was tremendous, pineapple oo my God! Yummy on the grill, prawns were creamy soft juicy and tasty, fish and mutton kebabs were amazing, cherry on top was the pan wali kulfi and gol guppy amazing ! Superb”
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“My experience was tremendous, pineapple oo my God! Yummy on the grill, prawns were creamy soft juicy and tasty, fish and mutton kebabs were amazing, cherry on top was the pan wali kulfi and gol guppy amazing ! Superb”April 2026
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Fried corn Net +1
“The grills, fried corn, and biryanis were really good, but their dum chai was absolutely mesmerizing.”
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“The grills, fried corn, and biryanis were really good, but their dum chai was absolutely mesmerizing.”June 2026
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Fried fish Net +1
“The food was delicious with a wide variety of options to choose from. The desserts were fantastic, and we particularly enjoyed the chaat, barbecue chicken, and fried fish.”
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“The food was delicious with a wide variety of options to choose from. The desserts were fantastic, and we particularly enjoyed the chaat, barbecue chicken, and fried fish.”April 2026
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Gol guppy Net +1
“My experience was tremendous, pineapple oo my God! Yummy on the grill, prawns were creamy soft juicy and tasty, fish and mutton kebabs were amazing, cherry on top was the pan wali kulfi and gol guppy amazing ! Superb”
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“My experience was tremendous, pineapple oo my God! Yummy on the grill, prawns were creamy soft juicy and tasty, fish and mutton kebabs were amazing, cherry on top was the pan wali kulfi and gol guppy amazing ! Superb”April 2026
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Green shrimps Net +1
“Had an amazing dinner experience at BBQ Nation DSO,We enjoyed their BBQ, three types of biryani, freshly baked pizza, and the delicious jaleebi with rabdi. The paan kulfi and green shrimps were fantastic!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had an amazing dinner experience at BBQ Nation DSO,We enjoyed their BBQ, three types of biryani, freshly baked pizza, and the delicious jaleebi with rabdi. The paan kulfi and green shrimps were fantastic!”April 2025
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Grill platter Net +1
“The food was Splendid and the quantity of food was awesome and it’s sufficient for 3 to 4 people and the must try dish is their corn and the signature potato with sort of sauce . The grill platter was amazing and mind blowing .”
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“The food was Splendid and the quantity of food was awesome and it’s sufficient for 3 to 4 people and the must try dish is their corn and the signature potato with sort of sauce . The grill platter was amazing and mind blowing .”December 2025
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Jelebi Net +1
“We loved tge different grilled items served to us on the table but the standout was the Malai Kulfi and the Jelebi which my kids loved.”
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“We loved tge different grilled items served to us on the table but the standout was the Malai Kulfi and the Jelebi which my kids loved.”July 2026
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Kolhapuri veg biryani Net +1
“The kolhapuri veg biryani is too good.”
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“The kolhapuri veg biryani is too good.”March 2025
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Kulfi Net +1
“I took two rounds of the kulfi, and it was really good.”
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“I took two rounds of the kulfi, and it was really good.”March 2025
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Malai kulfi Net +1
“We loved tge different grilled items served to us on the table but the standout was the Malai Kulfi and the Jelebi which my kids loved.”
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“We loved tge different grilled items served to us on the table but the standout was the Malai Kulfi and the Jelebi which my kids loved.”July 2026
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Mutton kebabs Net +1
“My experience was tremendous, pineapple oo my God! Yummy on the grill, prawns were creamy soft juicy and tasty, fish and mutton kebabs were amazing, cherry on top was the pan wali kulfi and gol guppy amazing ! Superb”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My experience was tremendous, pineapple oo my God! Yummy on the grill, prawns were creamy soft juicy and tasty, fish and mutton kebabs were amazing, cherry on top was the pan wali kulfi and gol guppy amazing ! Superb”April 2026
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Paan kulfi Net +1
“Had an amazing dinner experience at BBQ Nation DSO,We enjoyed their BBQ, three types of biryani, freshly baked pizza, and the delicious jaleebi with rabdi. The paan kulfi and green shrimps were fantastic!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had an amazing dinner experience at BBQ Nation DSO,We enjoyed their BBQ, three types of biryani, freshly baked pizza, and the delicious jaleebi with rabdi. The paan kulfi and green shrimps were fantastic!”April 2025
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Pan wali kulfi Net +1
“My experience was tremendous, pineapple oo my God! Yummy on the grill, prawns were creamy soft juicy and tasty, fish and mutton kebabs were amazing, cherry on top was the pan wali kulfi and gol guppy amazing ! Superb”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My experience was tremendous, pineapple oo my God! Yummy on the grill, prawns were creamy soft juicy and tasty, fish and mutton kebabs were amazing, cherry on top was the pan wali kulfi and gol guppy amazing ! Superb”April 2026
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Premium biryani Net +1
“There was other dishes that you can have whatever you want from like ( very delicious premium biryani that tastes like a 5 starts restaurant, butter chicken, and many more main course dishes, a massive table of super fancy collection of salads, soups, sweets and many many more) and be ready to know how much it costs because it costs just AED 80 per person.”
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“There was other dishes that you can have whatever you want from like ( very delicious premium biryani that tastes like a 5 starts restaurant, butter chicken, and many more main course dishes, a massive table of super fancy collection of salads, soups, sweets and many many more) and be ready to know how much it costs because it costs just AED 80 per person.”June 2025
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Set menu Net +1
“The food was delicious and the set menu was well prepared.”
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“The food was delicious and the set menu was well prepared.”April 2026
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Signature potato with sort of sauce Net +1
“The food was Splendid and the quantity of food was awesome and it’s sufficient for 3 to 4 people and the must try dish is their corn and the signature potato with sort of sauce . The grill platter was amazing and mind blowing .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was Splendid and the quantity of food was awesome and it’s sufficient for 3 to 4 people and the must try dish is their corn and the signature potato with sort of sauce . The grill platter was amazing and mind blowing .”December 2025
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Stone grilled chicken Net +1
“The food was nice we always enjoy the grill and here they have started fresh Pizza and Pasta as well as stone grilled chicken etc very nice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was nice we always enjoy the grill and here they have started fresh Pizza and Pasta as well as stone grilled chicken etc very nice.”February 2026
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Sugar free desert Net +1
“As i was on sugar diet he customised sugar free desert . Best service and best food”
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“As i was on sugar diet he customised sugar free desert . Best service and best food”June 2026
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Unlimited shrimps Net +1
“Best for seafood lovers. I like unlimited shrimps 🍤. Cooking and taste of the food is good.”
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“Best for seafood lovers. I like unlimited shrimps 🍤. Cooking and taste of the food is good.”April 2026
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Dum chai Net +1
“The grills, fried corn, and biryanis were really good, but their dum chai was absolutely mesmerizing. I will definitely come again, especially for the dum chai.”
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“The grills, fried corn, and biryanis were really good, but their dum chai was absolutely mesmerizing. I will definitely come again, especially for the dum chai.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Leave enough time for the buffet: one lunch guest missed several desserts because of time constraints.
Start grilled. Begin with the live grills and starters, which several reviews rate above the main course.
Try vegetarian. Vegetarians should look beyond the grills for marinated paneer, mushroom and the kolhapuri veg biryani.
Save room. Keep space for the kulfi and sweets; one guest specifically took two rounds of the kulfi.
Mention dietary needs. If you need a lower-sugar dessert, ask whether a customised sugar-free option is possible.
Flag celebrations. Tell the restaurant about a birthday or anniversary when booking or arriving, as reviews mention surprise cakes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Silicon Central Mall - D - 102 1st Floor
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Main course
One diner found the main course less appealing than the starters, so the grills may be the safer focus.
Repeat variety
A repeat visitor enjoyed the buffet but wanted menu changes or more variety to keep later visits interesting.
No drinks
One anniversary diner suggested adding drinks to the menu.
Kids corner
A family reviewer suggested creating a small play corner for children.
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The Bottom Line
Barbeque Nation at Silicon Central Mall is an Indian buffet restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis where the meal starts with live grills at the table before you move on to mains, salads, soups and desserts. The format suits groups: diners can try a broad spread, while chefs prepare fresh items at live stations. Starters are often the strongest part of the experience, with chicken, prawns, tikkas and grilled pineapple receiving specific praise.
Dessert is more than an afterthought. Malai Kulfi, pan wali kulfi, jalebi with rabdi and dum chai all get memorable mentions, and the vegetarian selection includes marinated paneer and mushroom, apricot kofta and kolhapuri veg biryani. Families are well represented in the reviews, including visits with toddlers and birthday or anniversary celebrations where the restaurant arranged surprise cakes.
Plan to stay awhile rather than rushing through lunch; one guest missed several desserts because of time constraints. A few diners felt the main course was weaker than the starters, and a repeat visitor wanted more menu changes. One older review reported AED 80 per person for the open buffet, but treat that as a past customer-reported price rather than a current rate.