Bombay Grills and Woks

Bombay Grills and Woks

Al Karama

Bombay Grills and Woks is an Indian restaurant in Al Karama focused on Mumbai and South Bombay street-food flavours. Reviews point to seekh paratha, tawa rolls, grilled dishes and the Hakimi Shahi Tukda as good starting points for a nostalgic meal.

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The Good Stuff

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Mumbai flavours

Customers repeatedly describe the food as close to the flavours of Mumbai’s Mohammed Ali Road street food.

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Seekh paratha

The seekh paratha is a standout: one reviewer praised its flaky paratha and melt-in-the-mouth kebab.

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What to Eat at Bombay Grills and Woks

These items at Bombay Grills and Woks got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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  1. Seekh paratha Net +7
    “Same seekh paratha as Mohammed ali road.”
  2. Hakimi sharbat Net +5
    “Don’t forget to try their Hakimi sharbat—it’s refreshing and pairs perfectly with the meal.”
  3. Seekh kebab Net +4
    “One of the best restaurant in dubai.. authentic seekh kebabs and dal gosht ...you can feel the taste of juicy and tender meat.”
  4. Butter chicken Net +3
    “Butter chicken is not sweet like most places, very Mumbai like.”
  5. Malai dhamaka boti Net +3
    “Malai Dhamaka Boti: This is just a dhamaka, loved the malai which tasted delicious. This dish was beautifully presented and it was amazing to see the smoke infused in their presentation. Pls don’t miss to have this dish when u visit.”
  6. Chicken biryani Net +2
    “We had the mutton roll, malai kabab, chicken biryani, and chicken korma. Literally everything was so well cooked and so delicious.”
  7. Zamzam biryani Net +2
    “I would not say that I liked everything but recommended dishes are: Chulbul Kandi Zam zam biryani Dessert: Hakimi shai tukda”
Honorable mentions (81)
  1. Baida roti Net +1
    “My favorite was their thread Chicken,mutton cutlet,baida roti and samosas”
  2. Bhaijaan special seekh Net +1
    “Bhaijaan Special Seekh - Oh! This is definitely a must try. It's very very creative and yum. Egg covered in chicken, its a mix and match. But this dish is really a star. Something very different. I enjoyed it.”
  3. Bhaijan seekh Net +1
    “For starters, we were introduced to two new creations- Chicken Dhamaka Seekh and Bhaijan Seekh which were served on small stoves. Both were good, I liked the former slightly better though!”
  4. Bheja fry Net +1
    “They have super delicious kheema,kaleji and bheja fry also.”
  5. Bhuna gravy Net +1
    “The lollipop and bhuna gravy that I ordered were packed with flavor, but the highlight for me was the refreshing sharbat—an absolute treat!”
  6. Bhuna paav Net +1
    “Bhuna Paav - A flavorful butter toasted paav with meat filling and that chutney to go along was a perfect combo.”
  7. Bhuna tawwa gosh Net +1
    “I must recommend their BHUNA TAWWA GOSH. I have tried many places but their tawwa gosh is exceeds in taste!”
  8. Butter chicken bomb Net +1
    “The spread was incredible — Shahi Tukda, Firni, Zamzam Biryani, Mutton Bheja, Mutton Special Kheema, Chicken Bhuna, Chicken Baida Roti, Chicken Tawa Roll, Foil Chicken, Cheese Bomb, Hot Bomb, Russian Cutlet, and the Butter Chicken Bomb. Each item was packed with authentic flavor and cooked beautifully.”
  9. Butter naan Net +1
    “Butter Chicken and Butter Naan - Really, this was my favorite of all. A very well balances butter chicken and the naan was very soft and tasty.”
  10. Caramel custard Net +1
    “The Naan, Mutton and Chicken Biryani were cooked to perfection, and the Caramel Custard provided a delightful finish to the meal.”
  11. Chaath style chicken rolls Net +1
    “Chaath style chicken rolls, mutton rolls, Thandori, Sharbeth (Tammarind, Mango, Water melon) so delicious and tasty.”
  12. Chana lassan Net +1
    “Chana Lassan - A starter with chana, which I haven't tried from anywhere else. It's fried chana with their unique flavors. If you want to go veg and try something different, you will enjoy this.”
  13. Cheese bomb Net +1
    “The spread was incredible — Shahi Tukda, Firni, Zamzam Biryani, Mutton Bheja, Mutton Special Kheema, Chicken Bhuna, Chicken Baida Roti, Chicken Tawa Roll, Foil Chicken, Cheese Bomb, Hot Bomb, Russian Cutlet, and the Butter Chicken Bomb. Each item was packed with authentic flavor and cooked beautifully.”
  14. Chicken afghani Net +1
    “The flavors in their Seekh Paratha, Malai Dhamaka Boti, Volcano Chicken, and Afghani Chicken were absolutely outstanding.”
  15. Chicken baida roll Net +1
    “The best item for me was the Chicken Baida Roll and goti soda. One bite and I immediately remembered Mohammed Ali Road. It had that same familiar taste, and it really took me back😍”
  16. Chicken baida roti Net +1
    “The spread was incredible — Shahi Tukda, Firni, Zamzam Biryani, Mutton Bheja, Mutton Special Kheema, Chicken Bhuna, Chicken Baida Roti, Chicken Tawa Roll, Foil Chicken, Cheese Bomb, Hot Bomb, Russian Cutlet, and the Butter Chicken Bomb. Each item was packed with authentic flavor and cooked beautifully.”
  17. Chicken barra Net +1
    “Other delicious dishes included Chicken Barra (Grilled chicken in a buttery, creamy sauce), Mutton Tawa Roll (super yummy, for just AED 10), Chicken Tandoori (Huge portion and a burst of flavor), Tawa Kheema (so so flavorful and served with buttery pav).”
  18. Chicken bhuna Net +1
    “The spread was incredible — Shahi Tukda, Firni, Zamzam Biryani, Mutton Bheja, Mutton Special Kheema, Chicken Bhuna, Chicken Baida Roti, Chicken Tawa Roll, Foil Chicken, Cheese Bomb, Hot Bomb, Russian Cutlet, and the Butter Chicken Bomb. Each item was packed with authentic flavor and cooked beautifully.”
  19. Chicken dhamaka boti Net +1
    “Chicken dhamaka boti was creamy.”
  20. Chicken dhamaka seekh Net +1
    “For starters, we were introduced to two new creations- Chicken Dhamaka Seekh and Bhaijan Seekh which were served on small stoves. Both were good, I liked the former slightly better though!”
  21. Chicken korma Net +1
    “We had the mutton roll, malai kabab, chicken biryani, and chicken korma. Literally everything was so well cooked and so delicious.”
  22. Chicken malai biriyani Net +1
    “Biriyani of the day was Chicken Malai Biriyani- looked ordinary, tasted awesome.”
  23. Chicken malai boti Net +1
    “Mutton bhuna and chicken malai boti is best in town.”
  24. Chicken malai tawa biryani Net +1
    “This is our go-to joint when we miss authentic Mumbai kebabs, rolls and chicken in all forms. Recently, we ordered nan chaap, tawa roll, chicken grilled, and chicken malai tawa biryani. As always, deliciously mouthwatering. They followed all our instructions of keeping it less spicy without chillies.”
  25. Chicken masala fry Net +1
    “Chicken masala fry was served with tandoori roti. Lovely masala, went perfectly well with the roti. The chicken wasn’t as good as the masala.”
  26. Chicken noorani Net +1
    “Chicken Noorani - felt like having home food. Not oily but made to perfection”
  27. Chicken satay Net +1
    “In starter we tried crispy chicken and chicken satay and yes both are big hits I can't wait to visit again n again..”
  28. Chicken special biryani Net +1
    “Chicken Special Biryani - even though the look was white, the spice and taste was not compromised.”
  29. Chicken tandoori Net +1
    “Other delicious dishes included Chicken Barra (Grilled chicken in a buttery, creamy sauce), Mutton Tawa Roll (super yummy, for just AED 10), Chicken Tandoori (Huge portion and a burst of flavor), Tawa Kheema (so so flavorful and served with buttery pav).”
  30. Chicken tikka biriyani Net +1
    “Chicken Tikka Biriyani - This biriyani was very different. The tikka chicken was stuffed inside the biriyani. The tikka masala was really too delicious. The rice was also very nicely cooked.”
  31. Chicken triple schezwan rice Net +1
    “The Chicken Triple Schezwan Rice was also tasty. The only thing missing was the noodles😬 - in Mumbai, triple rice usually comes with noodles and rice mix. But honestly, the taste of the rice was so good that I didn’t mind it. The flavour made up for it.”
  32. Chulbul kandi Net +1
    “I would not say that I liked everything but recommended dishes are: Chulbul Kandi Zam zam biryani Dessert: Hakimi shai tukda”
  33. Crispy chicken Net +1
    “In starter we tried crispy chicken and chicken satay and yes both are big hits I can't wait to visit again n again..”
  34. Dal gosht Net +1
    “One of the best restaurant in dubai.. authentic seekh kebabs and dal gosht ...you can feel the taste of juicy and tender meat.”
  35. Firni Net +1
    “The spread was incredible — Shahi Tukda, Firni, Zamzam Biryani, Mutton Bheja, Mutton Special Kheema, Chicken Bhuna, Chicken Baida Roti, Chicken Tawa Roll, Foil Chicken, Cheese Bomb, Hot Bomb, Russian Cutlet, and the Butter Chicken Bomb. Each item was packed with authentic flavor and cooked beautifully.”
  36. Fish chilli dry Net +1
    “Really good fish chilli dry.”
  37. Hakimi shai tukda Net +1
    “I would not say that I liked everything but recommended dishes are: Chulbul Kandi Zam zam biryani Dessert: Hakimi shai tukda”
  38. Hot bomb Net +1
    “The spread was incredible — Shahi Tukda, Firni, Zamzam Biryani, Mutton Bheja, Mutton Special Kheema, Chicken Bhuna, Chicken Baida Roti, Chicken Tawa Roll, Foil Chicken, Cheese Bomb, Hot Bomb, Russian Cutlet, and the Butter Chicken Bomb. Each item was packed with authentic flavor and cooked beautifully.”
  39. Iftar box Net +1
    “I totally loved their Iftar box,they took me to the streets of Md Ali road,Mumbai .It was super delicious and all authentic flavours.”
  40. Iftar thaal Net +1
    “We ordered the Iftar Thaal at Bombay Grills & Wok Restaurant and it was absolutely amazing! Every dish reminded us of the rich, flavorful street food and classic dishes of Bombay.”
  41. Iftar treat box Net +1
    “They had a wide variety of Iftar Specialities, which will be available for purchase in two different options; The Iftar Treat Box which is priced at AED. 60 that consisting of 17 pcs And The Jumbo Iftar Treat Box which is priced at AED. 100 that has of 22 pcs of mouth-watering delicacies.”
  42. Jumbo iftar treat box Net +1
    “They had a wide variety of Iftar Specialities, which will be available for purchase in two different options; The Iftar Treat Box which is priced at AED. 60 that consisting of 17 pcs And The Jumbo Iftar Treat Box which is priced at AED. 100 that has of 22 pcs of mouth-watering delicacies.”
  43. Kachi kairi Net +1
    “‘Bombay Grills and Woks’ welcomed us with refreshing drinks- Kachi Kairi and Kala Khatta. Go for these, without second thoughts!”
  44. Kachi kairi shots Net +1
    “The kala khatta and kachi kairi shots are worth a try with the chilli on the rim.”
  45. Kaleji Net +1
    “They have super delicious kheema,kaleji and bheja fry also.”
  46. Kheema Net +1
    “They have super delicious kheema,kaleji and bheja fry also.”
  47. Koyla chicken Net +1
    “Koyla chicken - creamy, saucy, and a good starter to start witb”
  48. Lollipop Net +1
    “The lollipop and bhuna gravy that I ordered were packed with flavor, but the highlight for me was the refreshing sharbat—an absolute treat!”
  49. Malai dum ka boti Net +1
    “Bombay street food flavors, with good service. Malai dum ka boti was the dish of the day followed by Foil chicken, seekh paratha and to end with a sizzling Shahi tukda. This is my favorite spot guys, and make sure to try from here. 🫶⭐️”
  50. Malai kabab Net +1
    “We had the mutton roll, malai kabab, chicken biryani, and chicken korma. Literally everything was so well cooked and so delicious. Special mention for the malai kabab because it was so so creamy and just melted in my mouth.”
  51. Malpua Net +1
    “The malpua was not overly sweet and I loved it.”
  52. Mughlai gravy (grills and rice special) Net +1
    “I also tried their Mughlai Gravy (Grills and Rice Special), which had a mild sweetness with medium spice levels. It was flavorful and enjoyable, especially for those who prefer balanced, slightly sweet gravies.”
  53. Mutton bheja Net +1
    “The spread was incredible — Shahi Tukda, Firni, Zamzam Biryani, Mutton Bheja, Mutton Special Kheema, Chicken Bhuna, Chicken Baida Roti, Chicken Tawa Roll, Foil Chicken, Cheese Bomb, Hot Bomb, Russian Cutlet, and the Butter Chicken Bomb. Each item was packed with authentic flavor and cooked beautifully.”
  54. Mutton bhuna Net +1
    “Mutton bhuna and chicken malai boti is best in town.”
  55. Mutton biryani Net +1
    “The Naan, Mutton and Chicken Biryani were cooked to perfection, and the Caramel Custard provided a delightful finish to the meal.”
  56. Mutton cutlet Net +1
    “My favorite was their thread Chicken,mutton cutlet,baida roti and samosas”
  57. Mutton kepsa Net +1
    “Their Mutton Kepsa is 10/10.”
  58. Mutton kichida Net +1
    “The mutton kichida is outstanding—rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.”
  59. Mutton rolls Net +1
    “Chaath style chicken rolls, mutton rolls, Thandori, Sharbeth (Tammarind, Mango, Water melon) so delicious and tasty.”
  60. Mutton seekh kebab with paratha Net +1
    “We had mutton seekh kebab with paratha which was so delicious.”
  61. Mutton special kheema Net +1
    “The spread was incredible — Shahi Tukda, Firni, Zamzam Biryani, Mutton Bheja, Mutton Special Kheema, Chicken Bhuna, Chicken Baida Roti, Chicken Tawa Roll, Foil Chicken, Cheese Bomb, Hot Bomb, Russian Cutlet, and the Butter Chicken Bomb. Each item was packed with authentic flavor and cooked beautifully.”
  62. Mutton tawa roll Net +1
    “Other delicious dishes included Chicken Barra (Grilled chicken in a buttery, creamy sauce), Mutton Tawa Roll (super yummy, for just AED 10), Chicken Tandoori (Huge portion and a burst of flavor), Tawa Kheema (so so flavorful and served with buttery pav).”
  63. Naan Net +1
    “The Naan, Mutton and Chicken Biryani were cooked to perfection, and the Caramel Custard provided a delightful finish to the meal.”
  64. Nan chaap Net +1
    “This is our go-to joint when we miss authentic Mumbai kebabs, rolls and chicken in all forms. Recently, we ordered nan chaap, tawa roll, chicken grilled, and chicken malai tawa biryani. As always, deliciously mouthwatering. They followed all our instructions of keeping it less spicy without chillies.”
  65. Paneer kolhapuri Net +1
    “Paneer Kolhapuri: any paneer lover will love this awesome dish(I am a paneer lover too) paneer was very soft and the gravy was super delicious. I enjoyed having with Tandori Roti”
  66. Paya soup Net +1
    “Loved their paya soup with some naan or roti.”
  67. Pineapple halwa Net +1
    “For desserts they had prepared pineapple halwa which was also quite nice.”
  68. Puri / naan Net +1
    “Puri / naan - we love the fact that it was crispy and soft. Not oily and heavy. 10/10 !!”
  69. Russian cutlet Net +1
    “The spread was incredible — Shahi Tukda, Firni, Zamzam Biryani, Mutton Bheja, Mutton Special Kheema, Chicken Bhuna, Chicken Baida Roti, Chicken Tawa Roll, Foil Chicken, Cheese Bomb, Hot Bomb, Russian Cutlet, and the Butter Chicken Bomb. Each item was packed with authentic flavor and cooked beautifully.”
  70. Shahid tukda with ice cream Net +1
    “The Shahid tukda with ice cream was so good”
  71. Tandoori roti Net +1
    “Chicken masala fry was served with tandoori roti. Lovely masala, went perfectly well with the roti. The chicken wasn’t as good as the masala.”
  72. Tandoori shezwan chicken Net +1
    “Tandoori Shezwan Chicken - just loved the taste and tenderness of the chicken along with the perfect red sauce”
  73. Tandori roti Net +1
    “Paneer Kolhapuri: any paneer lover will love this awesome dish(I am a paneer lover too) paneer was very soft and the gravy was super delicious. I enjoyed having with Tandori Roti”
  74. Tawa kheema Net +1
    “Other delicious dishes included Chicken Barra (Grilled chicken in a buttery, creamy sauce), Mutton Tawa Roll (super yummy, for just AED 10), Chicken Tandoori (Huge portion and a burst of flavor), Tawa Kheema (so so flavorful and served with buttery pav).”
  75. Tawa roll Net +1
    “This is our go-to joint when we miss authentic Mumbai kebabs, rolls and chicken in all forms. Recently, we ordered nan chaap, tawa roll, chicken grilled, and chicken malai tawa biryani. As always, deliciously mouthwatering. They followed all our instructions of keeping it less spicy without chillies.”
  76. Tawa rolls Net +1
    “Don’t miss their tawa rolls and dal gosht baghara rice—both are excellent.”
  77. Thandori Net +1
    “Chaath style chicken rolls, mutton rolls, Thandori, Sharbeth (Tammarind, Mango, Water melon) so delicious and tasty.”
  78. Thread chicken Net +1
    “My favorite was their thread Chicken,mutton cutlet,baida roti and samosas”
  79. Veg schezwan pot rice Net +1
    “Veg Schezwan Pot Rice: This is again an interesting dish of indo-Chinese version. Loved this concept. Vegetables cooked in Chinese style with Szechwan sauce and this gravy was added on the rice which was layered. I really loved this dish, again a dish not to miss.”
  80. Volcano chicken Net +1
    “The flavors in their Seekh Paratha, Malai Dhamaka Boti, Volcano Chicken, and Afghani Chicken were absolutely outstanding.”
  81. White foil chicken Net +1
    “This is the first time in Dubai I'm leaving a 100% deserving review ordered the food second time from Bombay Grills and Woks every single bite of the food is worth it so delicious every bite take you on a different level. White Foil Chicken woww. Keep up the taste same like this ever.”

Drinks 1

  1. Aampanna drink Net +1
    “The food was good paired with complimentary aampanna drink which was really refreshing.”
What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

  1. Chicken curry Net −1
    “Really i dont understand this is chicken curry or chicken triple schezwan curry and see the triple rice its really waste of money and time pls guys dont waste ur money to eat chinese from here ever”
  2. Chicken seekh Net −1
    “However, the Chicken Seekh didn’t quite meet expectations in terms of flavor and could have been better.”
  3. Chicken triple schezwan curry Net −1
    “Really i dont understand this is chicken curry or chicken triple schezwan curry and see the triple rice its really waste of money and time pls guys dont waste ur money to eat chinese from here ever”
  4. Khichda Net −1
    “We found hair in our food twice. After raising the issue the first time, the paratha was replaced, but once again hair was found in the khichda.”
  5. Triple rice Net −1
    “Really i dont understand this is chicken curry or chicken triple schezwan curry and see the triple rice its really waste of money and time pls guys dont waste ur money to eat chinese from here ever”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking or consider arriving without relying on the limited spaces in front.

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Request mild. If you prefer gentler food, ask for less spice and no chillies; one mixed order was prepared that way successfully.

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Practical details

212 Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Al Karama, Dubai
Mon12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Hygiene concern

One reviewer reported finding hair in both a replaced paratha and a khichda, a serious food-safety concern.

Parking difficulty

Parking is reportedly difficult around the restaurant, with little space available nearby.

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The Bottom Line

Bombay Grills and Woks is an Al Karama Indian restaurant built around Mumbai-style street food and Bohra-influenced comfort dishes. It is worth considering if you are craving seekh paratha, chicken tawa rolls, mutton kichida or the restaurant’s Hakimi Shahi Tukda rather than a polished fine-dining setting. The strongest theme in the reviews is nostalgia for Mohammed Ali Road and South Bombay.

Seekh paratha gets especially consistent attention: one reviewer described a flaky paratha with melt-in-the-mouth seekh kebab. The Hakimi sharbat is another recurring pick, while the sizzling Hakimi Shahi Tukda with ice cream is the dessert people repeatedly tell newcomers not to skip. Staff recommendations and requests for less spice were also handled well in individual visits.

The space is small and seating can be limited, so it may suit a casual meal more than a large, leisurely gathering unless you arrange a thaal or catering. Parking is a known headache nearby. Most reviews praise friendly service, generous portions and fair pricing, but the feedback is not spotless: one diner reported finding hair in two dishes, while others found some recent food below average or disliked the Chinese offerings.

That makes checking your order and choosing well-reviewed classics sensible.

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