British flavours
Reviewers looking for UK-style curry say the dishes taste like the food they remember from home, including chicken tikka masala.
Britbalti Restaurant
Al Barsha
Britbalti Restaurant is a British Indian restaurant in Al Barsha, focused on the curry-house flavours many reviewers associate with the UK. Customers come for dishes such as chicken korma and chicken tikka masala, with dine-in and takeaway ordering available.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
111 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh cooking
Several diners describe the food as fresh, and one delivery review specifically says it arrived hot and perfectly cooked.
WhatsApp ordering
Direct WhatsApp ordering is repeatedly described as quick, easy and responsive, including for takeaway customers.
Naan bread
The naan is a standout in reviews, from perfection alongside chicken korma to unusually large portions described as duvet sized.
Friendly service
Dine-in reviewers mention welcoming, attentive service, while one late-night visit was accommodated after closing time.
Family friendly
One family says the children love the takeaway, making it a practical choice for a shared meal at home.
What to Eat at Britbalti Restaurant 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 Britbalti Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 Britbalti Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Naans Net +3
“Top scoff! Seriously good value and quality - especially for any Brits that miss those duvet sized naan breads!”
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“Top scoff! Seriously good value and quality - especially for any Brits that miss those duvet sized naan breads!”October 2023
“I have tried multiple different items and haven’t been disappointed yet. I recommend the chicken Dhaka roll, the lamb/chicken Passanda and any of the Naans.”July 2023
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Mango chutney Net +2
“If you are looking for proper British Indian food this is the one. They even have mango chutney which no other Indian restaurant in Dubai seems to have for some reason.”
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“If you are looking for proper British Indian food this is the one. They even have mango chutney which no other Indian restaurant in Dubai seems to have for some reason.”November 2023
“Enjoyed the mixed Biriani and paper thin poppadoms with mango chutney :) Chicken Korma and peshawarnaan were enjoyed, too.”December 2023
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Peshawarnaan Net +2
“Peshwuari nan -> 10/10”
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“Peshwuari nan -> 10/10”May 2024
“Enjoyed the mixed Biriani and paper thin poppadoms with mango chutney :) Chicken Korma and peshawarnaan were enjoyed, too.”December 2023
Honorable mentions (16)
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Chicken tikka masala Net +1
“Chicken tikka masala was delicious!”
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“Chicken tikka masala was delicious!”March 2025
“Absolutely fantastic curry! I have been searching for ages for a chicken tikka masala that is cooked similar to what you get in the UK, with little success. But then I got recommended to try Brit Balti and wow was it good! Will definitely be ordering again!”May 2024
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Butter chicken Net +1
“Excellent Food actually one of the best Indian spots in Dubai. Service was awesome and food was amazing. Recommend the lamb chops and butter chicken if kids don't like spicy.”
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“Excellent Food actually one of the best Indian spots in Dubai. Service was awesome and food was amazing. Recommend the lamb chops and butter chicken if kids don't like spicy.”May 2021
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Chicken biriani Net +1
“They never failed me, everytime I ordered is on time and the Chicken Biriani is perfect, with sag paneer . Awesome service..keep it up Britbalti!”
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“They never failed me, everytime I ordered is on time and the Chicken Biriani is perfect, with sag paneer . Awesome service..keep it up Britbalti!”October 2022
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Chicken dhaka roll Net +1
“I have tried multiple different items and haven’t been disappointed yet. I recommend the chicken Dhaka roll, the lamb/chicken Passanda and any of the Naans.”
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“I have tried multiple different items and haven’t been disappointed yet. I recommend the chicken Dhaka roll, the lamb/chicken Passanda and any of the Naans.”July 2023
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Chicken makhani Net +1
“Amazing British Indian in Dubai! Jasmine was very friendly and welcoming, looking forward to coming back. Recommend the chicken makhani 10/10!”
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“Amazing British Indian in Dubai! Jasmine was very friendly and welcoming, looking forward to coming back. Recommend the chicken makhani 10/10!”June 2025
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Chicken passanda Net +1
“I have tried multiple different items and haven’t been disappointed yet. I recommend the chicken Dhaka roll, the lamb/chicken Passanda and any of the Naans.”
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“I have tried multiple different items and haven’t been disappointed yet. I recommend the chicken Dhaka roll, the lamb/chicken Passanda and any of the Naans.”July 2023
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Garlic naan Net +1
“Brilliant British indian food just like home! Highly recommend the Chicken Korma and Garlic Naan! I'll be spreading the good word about Britbalti!”
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“Brilliant British indian food just like home! Highly recommend the Chicken Korma and Garlic Naan! I'll be spreading the good word about Britbalti!”May 2021
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Kurma Net +1
“Good food , fast service, good quantity. I order kurma , so it was very nice and creamy . In England I had it more almonds in for the natty taste , is different but also good . Veg stew was also lovely, tiny bit warm on the back of your tongue. Food arrived hot ! Perfect ! Thank you !”
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“Good food , fast service, good quantity. I order kurma , so it was very nice and creamy . In England I had it more almonds in for the natty taste , is different but also good . Veg stew was also lovely, tiny bit warm on the back of your tongue. Food arrived hot ! Perfect ! Thank you !”May 2024
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Lamb chops Net +1
“Excellent Food actually one of the best Indian spots in Dubai. Service was awesome and food was amazing. Recommend the lamb chops and butter chicken if kids don't like spicy.”
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“Excellent Food actually one of the best Indian spots in Dubai. Service was awesome and food was amazing. Recommend the lamb chops and butter chicken if kids don't like spicy.”May 2021
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Lamb passanda Net +1
“I have tried multiple different items and haven’t been disappointed yet. I recommend the chicken Dhaka roll, the lamb/chicken Passanda and any of the Naans.”
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“I have tried multiple different items and haven’t been disappointed yet. I recommend the chicken Dhaka roll, the lamb/chicken Passanda and any of the Naans.”July 2023
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Mixed biriani Net +1
“Enjoyed the mixed Biriani and paper thin poppadoms with mango chutney :) Chicken Korma and peshawarnaan were enjoyed, too.”
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“Enjoyed the mixed Biriani and paper thin poppadoms with mango chutney :) Chicken Korma and peshawarnaan were enjoyed, too.”December 2023
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The Mixed grill with all the flavours invoked in this dish at their Al Barsha Restaurant was surely a right choice as starters/ main course!”
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“The Mixed grill with all the flavours invoked in this dish at their Al Barsha Restaurant was surely a right choice as starters/ main course!”December 2018
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Sag aloo Net +1
“My personal favorite is their Sag aloo😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 10/10 on everything ! And a must try for everyone !”
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“My personal favorite is their Sag aloo😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 10/10 on everything ! And a must try for everyone !”March 2026
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Sag paneer Net +1
“They never failed me, everytime I ordered is on time and the Chicken Biriani is perfect, with sag paneer . Awesome service..keep it up Britbalti!”
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“They never failed me, everytime I ordered is on time and the Chicken Biriani is perfect, with sag paneer . Awesome service..keep it up Britbalti!”October 2022
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Tandoor chicken Net +1
“Tandoor chicken -> really nice”
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“Tandoor chicken -> really nice”May 2024
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Veg stew Net +1
“Good food , fast service, good quantity. I order kurma , so it was very nice and creamy . In England I had it more almonds in for the natty taste , is different but also good . Veg stew was also lovely, tiny bit warm on the back of your tongue. Food arrived hot ! Perfect ! Thank you !”
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Review excerpts
“Good food , fast service, good quantity. I order kurma , so it was very nice and creamy . In England I had it more almonds in for the natty taste , is different but also good . Veg stew was also lovely, tiny bit warm on the back of your tongue. Food arrived hot ! Perfect ! Thank you !”May 2024
What to Avoid (4)
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Balti Net −1
“Very disappointed in the food delivered. Supposed to be a balti. No flavour, no kick to it at all. Over priced for what was delivered. Very poor in my option.”
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“Very disappointed in the food delivered. Supposed to be a balti. No flavour, no kick to it at all. Over priced for what was delivered. Very poor in my option.”October 2022
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Chicken tikka Net −1
“Very disappointed with my recent order. The portion size of the Chicken Tikka was extremely small, and it is definitely not worth the high price. Highly overpriced for the quantity provided”
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“Very disappointed with my recent order. The portion size of the Chicken Tikka was extremely small, and it is definitely not worth the high price. Highly overpriced for the quantity provided”July 2026
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Garlic bread Net −1
“Garlic bread couldn't even be enjoyed as it was bone dry.”
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“Garlic bread couldn't even be enjoyed as it was bone dry.”July 2020
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Naan bread Net −1
“The worst curry I've ever ordered! Everything looks like it's full of food colouring. One of the curries was practically glow in the dark! Naan bread seems frozen and tastes off, chicken is dry and heavily overcooked, rice tastes like it was cooked yesterday. Curry was gritty”
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“The worst curry I've ever ordered! Everything looks like it's full of food colouring. One of the curries was practically glow in the dark! Naan bread seems frozen and tastes off, chicken is dry and heavily overcooked, rice tastes like it was cooked yesterday. Curry was gritty”October 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Order WhatsApp. Use direct WhatsApp ordering if the restaurant is not listed on Talabat; reviewers find it quick and efficient.
Allow time. For delivery, build in a buffer rather than relying on the quoted wait: one order estimated an hour took two and a half hours.
Plan parking. If you are dining in, allow extra time to find a space because parking was specifically described as difficult.
Try korma. Chicken korma is a reliable starting point for the British-style menu, with reviewers praising its creamy texture and UK-inspired flavour.
Choose naan. Add naan to the order, especially if you enjoy a large bread: one reviewer specifically praised the restaurant’s duvet sized naan breads.
Check timing. If ordering late, calling or ordering directly may help: one late visit was served after closing, while delivery experiences vary considerably.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Solaire 1 Building, Street 6
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Some delivery orders took two to two and a half hours and arrived cold, despite shorter estimated wait times.
Inconsistent food
A few older reviews report dry chicken, gritty curry, an off-tasting naan or a tikka masala that differed from expectations.
Small portion
One recent customer found the chicken tikka portion extremely small and felt the price was too high for the quantity.
Parking difficulty
Finding a parking space can be difficult, according to a dine-in visitor.
Service complaints
A small number of reviews describe rude staff or impolite delivery behaviour, including a complaint about ringing a bell despite a baby.
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The Bottom Line
Britbalti Restaurant in Al Barsha is aimed at diners who want British Indian curry-house flavours rather than a generic Indian menu. Reviewers specifically mention chicken korma, chicken tikka masala, butter chicken and sag aloo, with several saying the food reminds them of curries from the UK. It works for both a casual dine-in meal and takeaway, and families have said their children enjoy the food.
The strongest practical advantage is ordering directly by WhatsApp. Customers describe it as quick, easy and responsive, particularly when the restaurant is not showing on Talabat. Naan is another recurring highlight: one review calls it perfection with chicken korma, while another mentions unusually large, “duvet sized” naan breads.
Dine-in service is often described as welcoming and attentive, and a late visit was accommodated after closing time. Delivery is the main reason to be cautious. While some customers report hot food and delivery in about 40 minutes, others waited more than two hours and received cold meals.
Food quality is also not completely consistent across the older reviews, and one recent customer considered the chicken tikka portion too small for its price. Parking around the restaurant can be difficult, so allow extra time if visiting in person.