Chicken Tikka Inn - Al Barsha

Chicken Tikka Inn - Al Barsha

Al Barsha

Chicken Tikka Inn is a Pakistani and Indian restaurant in Al Barsha, known in reviews for grilled dishes such as seekh kebabs and chicken tikka. It also serves familiar favourites including butter chicken and poratha, with takeaway often making more sense than its small, sometimes uncomfortable dining area.

Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
243 ratings
5★
32%
4★
26%
3★
16%
2★
5%
1★
20%

Source: Google Maps

The Good Stuff

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Grilled favourites

Several long-term customers praise the seekh kebabs, chicken tikka and mixed-grill platters, with one calling the Bihari kebabs especially succulent.

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Keema naan

Keema naan is a standout takeaway choice for at least one regular, who called it the best in town.

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What to Eat at Chicken Tikka Inn - Al Barsha

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chicken Tikka Inn - Al Barsha, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

  1. Chicken tandoori Net +2
    “All of our meals were of good quality, especially the Chicken Tandoori was as delicious as we knew from other Chicken Tikka places around town.”
  2. Keema naans Net +2
    “Ordered a takeaway from this restaurant at 7pm, someone called me at 9:10pm, their food is tasty and there Keema Naans are the best in town. Still, ever since they have started doing their own delivery the service has gone down hill, last week I let it slide, it took about 50 minutes, but the food wasn't that hot, this time no food, not even an apology... Very disappointed in the service, I will nto be ordering from them again. Bring back Careem delivery.”
  3. Paratha Net +2
    “We ordered the Paratha with it which was a bit Oily but nice.”
  4. Seekh kebab rolls Net +2
    “Excellent place for having Pakistani Non vegetarian food. Apart from the tikka speciality you should try their mouth watering kebab rolls”
Honorable mentions (24)
  1. 𝘽𝙗𝙦 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 Net +1
    “✅ 𝘽𝙗𝙦 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧: This platter had chicken tikka boti, malai boti, seekh kebabs and Fish. All were cooked tender to perfection.”
  2. Beef seek kababs Net +1
    “Indeed the finest grill in town👍My all time favorite is Mutton and Beef Seek Kababs with crispy poori paratha, imli (tamarind) chutney with rayeta (spicy yoghurt) and chopped onions”
  3. Bihari kababs Net +1
    “To enjoy Great Pakistani food, step into one of the early eateries of Dubai... Its a great place for Kebabs, the mixed-grilled kebab platter is worth every Dirham and there Bihari Kababs are the most succulent!”
  4. Chapplis Net +1
    “Chapplis are by far the best in Dubai (value and taste)”
  5. Chi ken tikka Net +1
    “Food taste is quite good Dal. Chi Ken Tikka and mutton kebab and their spcl Raita. But prices little high.”
  6. Chicken seekhkabab Net +1
    “Their chicken seekhkabab .. kabab masala .. qeema naan.. roghni naan are our family fav and recommended ..”
  7. Chicken tandoori on the bone Net +1
    “"If youre here, try their Rolls. I love the Seekh Kebab rolls in particular, and their Chicken Tandoori on the bone is really juicy and tasty.”
  8. Chicken tikka boti Net +1
    “✅ 𝘽𝙗𝙦 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧: This platter had chicken tikka boti, malai boti, seekh kebabs and Fish. All were cooked tender to perfection.”
  9. Children tikka Net +1
    “One of my favourites. We used to visit it regularly when we were staying in Dubai. Went down memory lane and Children Tikka and Sheekh Kebabs.”
  10. Crispy poori paratha Net +1
    “Indeed the finest grill in town👍My all time favorite is Mutton and Beef Seek Kababs with crispy poori paratha, imli (tamarind) chutney with rayeta (spicy yoghurt) and chopped onions”
  11. Dal Net +1
    “Food taste is quite good Dal. Chi Ken Tikka and mutton kebab and their spcl Raita. But prices little high.”
  12. Grilled chicken Net +1
    “Amazing food for chicken lovers they have very good grilled chicken. Good for take out and delivery and the prices are reasonable.”
  13. Hummus Net +1
    “The biryani is just alright, a little below my expectations but other than that, the grills are great, the Butter Chicken is lovely and the Hummus and other Salads are crisp and lovable as well.”
  14. Kabab masala Net +1
    “Their chicken seekhkabab .. kabab masala .. qeema naan.. roghni naan are our family fav and recommended ..”
  15. Malai boti Net +1
    “✅ 𝘽𝙗𝙦 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧: This platter had chicken tikka boti, malai boti, seekh kebabs and Fish. All were cooked tender to perfection.”
  16. Mixed-grilled kebab platter Net +1
    “To enjoy Great Pakistani food, step into one of the early eateries of Dubai... Its a great place for Kebabs, the mixed-grilled kebab platter is worth every Dirham and there Bihari Kababs are the most succulent!”
  17. Mutton kebab Net +1
    “Food taste is quite good Dal. Chi Ken Tikka and mutton kebab and their spcl Raita. But prices little high.”
  18. Mutton seek kababs Net +1
    “Indeed the finest grill in town👍My all time favorite is Mutton and Beef Seek Kababs with crispy poori paratha, imli (tamarind) chutney with rayeta (spicy yoghurt) and chopped onions”
  19. Roghni naan Net +1
    “Their chicken seekhkabab .. kabab masala .. qeema naan.. roghni naan are our family fav and recommended ..”
  20. Sheekh kebabs Net +1
    “One of my favourites. We used to visit it regularly when we were staying in Dubai. Went down memory lane and Children Tikka and Sheekh Kebabs.”
  21. Spcl raita Net +1
    “Food taste is quite good Dal. Chi Ken Tikka and mutton kebab and their spcl Raita. But prices little high.”
  22. 𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙚 Net +1
    “✅ 𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙚: The rice were cooked to perfection and was full of flavors.”
  23. Butter chicken Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “I ordered butter chicken and poratha for takeaway. I was given a menu to take home so that I can order for delivery. The food was very nice.”
  24. Chicken tikka Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “I got my dinner today from chiken tikka in,it was chicken tikka I ordered 2 quarters #for 34 Dirhams and I'm very disappointed about the portions , even if you will eat like half chicken you will still be hungry, although its tasty but there are many cheaper options.”
What to Avoid (14)

Food 14

  1. Chicken haleem Net −1
    “I had chicken haleem from this restaurant and haleem was more of mixed (pachmair) daal. Taste less and full of turmeric. Not recommended at all.”
  2. Chicken manchurian meal Net −1
    “Ordered chicken manchurian meal (with rice) The fried rice was literally only fried with an egg. The chicken manchurian was tamarind flavoured chicken gravy. The only good thing was the size of chicken cubes in it.”
  3. Chicken tikka masala Net −1
    “I ordered home delivery and all the food was way to salty to even eat. a mistake had been made. we had ordered one fish tikka Masala one chicken tikka masala and one butter chicken I called the restaurant and complained they were very sorry and said that I live to far and it was to late for them to bring new food for me but next time I order it would be free of charge. So today I called the restaurant and requested for my complimentary food I ordered the same. The answer I got was I would only be given the cheapest item free even thought though all three food items where spoiled on the first order. How do restaurants in dubai get away with this kind of behavior. Do not order and be disappointed from this restaurant there are May better Indian restaurants out there.”
  4. Fish biriyani Net −1
    “Taste is below average. Review about fish biriyani that I ordered today . Thank you”
  5. Fish tikka masala Net −1
    “I ordered home delivery and all the food was way to salty to even eat. a mistake had been made. we had ordered one fish tikka Masala one chicken tikka masala and one butter chicken I called the restaurant and complained they were very sorry and said that I live to far and it was to late for them to bring new food for me but next time I order it would be free of charge. So today I called the restaurant and requested for my complimentary food I ordered the same. The answer I got was I would only be given the cheapest item free even thought though all three food items where spoiled on the first order. How do restaurants in dubai get away with this kind of behavior. Do not order and be disappointed from this restaurant there are May better Indian restaurants out there.”
  6. Gulan jamun Net −1
    “Worst food quality. I ordered rasmalai but i received gulan jamun. And the vegetable was very oily.”
  7. Haleem Net −1
    “We ordered haleem which is full of turmeric powder.”
  8. Kawabs Net −1
    “KAWABS WAS OVER DONE AND BURNT.”
  9. Mixed grill Net −1
    “Worst mixed grill ever had in Dubai. Delivered uncooked meat.”
  10. Naan Net −1
    “And they don't know the meaning of naan. They are selling roti as naan.”
  11. Rasmalai Net −1
    “Worst food quality. I ordered rasmalai but i received gulan jamun. And the vegetable was very oily.”
  12. Zero spice and flavor chicken leg Net −1
    “Be careful while getting home delivery. They give different items that is not ordered.instead of garlic chicken they gave some soup with chicken pieces. Instead of rice gheer they sent gulabjamun. Instead of mild spicy chicken breast they sent zero spice and flavor chicken leg. Manager is also not answering properly,he is just telling we sent what we have.”
  13. Chicken manchurian Net −2
    “The chicken manchurian was tamarind flavoured chicken gravy. The only good thing was the size of chicken cubes in it.”
  14. Fried rice Net −2
    “Ordered chicken manchurian which comes along fried rice. Unfortunately chicken manchurian was more of chicken curry and fried rice was apprently to be white rice stir in beaten egg.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose takeaway. For a first visit, takeaway may be safer than dining in: one reviewer specifically recommended it after finding the AC poor.

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Check the bill. Compare the final bill with the menu before paying; one customer reported a 20% overcharge and said they kept the receipt.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Sheikh Zayed Rd - behind Mall of The Emirates
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Mon12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Tue12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
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Common Concerns

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Food consistency

Recent reviews report burnt or overcooked food, while others mention uncooked meat, oily dishes and bland tikka.

Delivery delays

Online orders have reportedly taken from 50 minutes to more than 90 minutes, with one order never arriving.

Customer-reported prices

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

30 aed

chicken manchurian

“I mean 30 aed only for chicken manchurian which was more or less chicken curry floating in oil is not worth it”
Google review · February 2022

120-150aed

wholesome meal 3-4 people

“However , at 120-150aed for a wholesome meal 3-4 people u cann complain”
Google review · January 2016
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The Bottom Line

Chicken Tikka Inn is a Pakistani and Indian restaurant in Al Barsha with a menu that suits a casual grill craving. Reviews particularly mention seekh kebabs, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, poratha and keema naan. The strongest praise centres on grilled food: one customer called the mixed-grill platter worthwhile and the Bihari kebabs succulent, while another long-term regular still rated the chicken tikka highly.

The experience is uneven, though. Some diners describe helpful, welcoming service and generous platters, but recent reviews report burnt kebabs, flavourless tikka and even uncooked meat. Chicken Manchurian has also been criticised for arriving more like curry, with fried rice described as little more than egg-fried rice.

Food quality appears to vary considerably by order and occasion. Takeaway is often the practical choice. The seating has been called small, shabby, cramped and uncomfortable, and one visit found the AC inadequate.

Delivery deserves caution: reported waits range from around 50 minutes to more than 90 minutes, with complaints about cold, missing or substituted items. Check the order and bill before leaving; one customer reported a 20% menu-price overcharge. Prices are not always viewed as competitive, so portions and value may matter if you are ordering for a group.

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