Bombay Bungalow

Name: Bombay Bungalow
Address: Bombay Bungalow, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971503950322

Jumeirah Beach Residence

Indian restaurant Open now 0 503 950 322

Bombay Bungalow is a modern Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, with indoor decor and outdoor seating overlooking JBR Walk and Ain Dubai. Reviews point to contemporary takes such as guac pani puri, while classics including butter chicken, biryani and gulab jamun remain reliable reasons to visit.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

4,696 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Beach Views

Outdoor tables look towards JBR Walk and Ain Dubai, giving dinner a strong seaside setting.

Generous Portions

Several diners found the portions substantial; one group of 12 said its order was more than enough for everyone.

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What to Eat at Bombay Bungalow

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bombay Bungalow, 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

Biriyani Net +2

“On a previous visit, I have had the biriyani, it very good.”
Butter chicken Net +2

“The butter chicken was perfectly spiced with a creamy, rich sauce that complemented the tender chicken beautifully.”
Crispy papri chaat Net +2

“Food is really delicious i really enjoy paneer kadai 😘😘 specially papdi chatt is osm 😍oh god i will totally come back 😌😌staff give nice service thanks”
Dal makhni Net +2

“We highly recommend you to try their dal makhni”
Garlic naan Net +2

“We had the Sikanderi Raan. It is one of their House specials. Man it did not fail to amaze. The mutton was so good spiced and tender with the garlic naan and dal makhani on the side, made it an experience worth remembering.”
Pani puri Net +2

“Tried the pani puri as a starter and it was very fresh.”
Sikandari raan Net +2

“The sikandari raan was soft and tasty and the gulab jamun with ice cream was the perfect sweet ending, so delicious!!!”

Honorable mentions (18)

Breakfast buffet Net +1

“We went for the breakfast buffet, and it was absolutely worth every penny. The variety of items was impressive, and the tea was just the icing on the cake—flavorful and comforting.”
Butter naan Net +1

“I got laal maas with butter naan. It was delish!”
Cheese naan Net +1

“In mains we had kadhai prawns n chiken dum biryani which was so bad biryani was very dry n the curry was awful.. but the cheese naan was very good.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“For the main course we ordered chicken curry and naan and those were mouth watering with perfect spice and flavours.”
Crispy fries with sprinkled masala Net +1

“The crispy fries with sprinkled masala as a side are irresistible and a must-try for fries lovers!”
Guac pani puri Net +1

“We ordered guac pani puri as appetizers and it was good but it would be great if actual pani puri shells(bombay style) can be served instead of fryums.”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“Superb place , great evening , we have enjoyed the whole experience, icing on the cake was gulabjamun...I really recommend this place for a great evening”
Gulab jamun with ice cream Net +1

“The sikandari raan was soft and tasty and the gulab jamun with ice cream was the perfect sweet ending, so delicious!!!”
Iftar Net +1

“Had the iftar for two under the bungalow.”
Kadai chicken Net +1

“Their Kadai Chicken is highly recommended in my opinion.”
Kofta Net +1

“The food is amazing, especially the Kofta.”
Laal maas Net +1

“I got laal maas with butter naan. It was delish!”
Malpua Net +1

“The malpua was a delight, the waiters gave us space between meals, the host was also good.”
Paneer kadai Net +1

“Food is really delicious i really enjoy paneer kadai 😘😘 specially papdi chatt is osm 😍oh god i will totally come back 😌😌staff give nice service thanks”
Pav bhaji fondue Net +1

“The Pav Bhaji Fondue was the star of the meal: the bhaji was rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.”
Sprouts salad Net +1

“Best food ever ! Everyone must try their pani puri and sprouts salad 😍🫶🏾 and thank you so much even in difficult times restaurant didn’t change the portion size or quality of food very high as always!”
Chicken tikka masala Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The butter chicken was absolutely amazing and the chicken tikka masala was really very delicious.”
Non-vege starter platter Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The non-vege starter platter was OK, It had chicken tikka, lamb kebabs, prawns and fried fish. I wasn't too keen on the kebabs.”

Drinks 6

Guava cocktail Net +1

“When it came to drinks, the Guava cocktail stood out for its refreshing taste, but the watermelon-based cocktail was unpleasant, the watermelon tasted off, almost as if it had gone bad, making it undrinkable.”
Indian guava sour drink Net +1

“I also had an Indian guava sour drink, which is a must try.”
Mango lassi Net +1

“We also loved the salt lassi and mango lassi.”
Mint juice Net +1

“In drinks i liked their Mint juice.”
Salt lassi Net +1

“We also loved the salt lassi and mango lassi.”
Tea Net +1

“We went for the breakfast buffet, and it was absolutely worth every penny. The variety of items was impressive, and the tea was just the icing on the cake—flavorful and comforting.”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 6

Avacado pani-puri/gol-gappe Net −1

“The food was lovely, but we were not impressed by the concept of Avacado pani-puri/Gol-Gappe. The puris had only a 1/4 teaspoon of Avacado and 1 pomegranite seed, and then we added the green pani to it. Interesting, but personally, we would stick to authentic Pani-puri filling.”
Butter chicken samosa Net −1

“We began with the Butter Chicken Samosa, which unfortunately arrived cold and tasted stale, more like a frozen snack that had been quickly fried.”
Chiken dum biryani Net −1

“In mains we had kadhai prawns n chiken dum biryani which was so bad biryani was very dry n the curry was awful.. but the cheese naan was very good.”
Kadhai prawns Net −1

“In mains we had kadhai prawns n chiken dum biryani which was so bad biryani was very dry n the curry was awful.. but the cheese naan was very good.”
Lamb kebabs Net −1

“The non-vege starter platter was OK, It had chicken tikka, lamb kebabs, prawns and fried fish. I wasn't too keen on the kebabs.”
Lemongrass prawn biryani Net −1

“The Lemongrass Prawn Biryani was another letdown, the prawns were so overcooked and tough that we couldn’t cut them with a knife or fork.”

Drinks 1

Watermelon-based cocktail Net −1

“When it came to drinks, the Guava cocktail stood out for its refreshing taste, but the watermelon-based cocktail was unpleasant, the watermelon tasted off, almost as if it had gone bad, making it undrinkable.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request Spice. If dishes run hot for you, ask for the spice level to be adjusted; one diner said this was done successfully.

Choose Classics. For a safer first order, favour the restaurant's more traditional dishes rather than experimental guac pani puri.

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Practical details

Bombay Bungalow

The Beach - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai

0 503 950 322

Mon	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Uneven Mains

Some diners found mains disappointing, including a dry biryani, an overly tomato-led tikka masala and tough prawns.

Slow Service

Service has occasionally lagged, with one lunch review calling it quite slow and another reporting a 20-minute wait for the check.

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The Bottom Line

Bombay Bungalow is a modern Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, drawing people for a meal with beachside views and Ain Dubai in the background. The menu covers familiar favourites and contemporary twists: reviews specifically mention butter chicken, Sikanderi Raan, guac pani puri and biryani. The outdoor setting on JBR Walk is a major part of the appeal, while the antique-style, bungalow-inspired interior gives indoor dining a more decorative feel.

Food quality is generally well regarded, but it is not completely consistent. Butter chicken, garlic naan, Pav Bhaji Fondue, papdi chaat and desserts such as gulab jamun with ice cream receive clear praise. Portions are often described as generous, including by a group of 12, although another diner found the vegetarian range limited.

There are a few practical cautions. Some visits have involved slow service, lukewarm food or a delayed bill. Air-conditioning problems and noisy temporary coolers have also affected comfort, especially in warm weather.

The restaurant may not arrange anniversary surprises, so confirm expectations before booking a celebration. For a first visit, ask about spice levels and consider one of the better-reviewed classics or the house-special Raan.