Chicken Tikka Inn - Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai

Chicken Tikka Inn - Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai

Al Raffa

Asian restaurant Open now 04 325 4333

Chicken Tikka Inn is a Pakistani and Indian restaurant in Al Raffa, known mainly for grilled chicken tikka, kebabs and puri paratha. It also has a spacious family dining room and handles private celebrations, making it useful for both casual meals and small events.

Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,166 ratings
5★
47%
4★
26%
3★
16%
2★
5%
1★
6%

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The Good Stuff

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Strong grills

Chicken kebab and tikka are often praised for tender, marinated meat with a smoky finish rather than a dry texture.

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Puri paratha

The puri paratha is a standout accompaniment to the grills, with one longtime customer calling it a signature favourite.

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What to Eat at Chicken Tikka Inn - Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chicken Tikka Inn - Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai, 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. Poori Net +4
    “The poori is definitely a must-try — fresh, soft, and perfectly prepared.”
  2. Dal makhni Net +2
    “Dal makhni is a must try.”
  3. Puri paratha Net +2
    “My favorite dish which I consider to be their golden apple is their puri paratha and chutneys that accompany the grill. The puri paratha simply put is just pure perfection giving a new perspective on the usual breads we eat with.”
  4. Roghani naan Net +2
    “We ordered Roghani Naan, Bhindi Do Pyaza, and Chicken Seekh Kabab — and every dish reflected remarkable consistency in taste and quality. The Roghani naan was particularly impressive; even after cooling, it retained its crisp texture and freshness — something rarely achieved elsewhere.”
Honorable mentions (29)
  1. Butter chicken Net +1
    “A decent dine in option for chicken tikka, butter chicken and puri - for a taste of Pakistani cuisine.”
  2. Bihari kebabs Net +1
    “The Tandoori chicken Bihari kebabs and Puri were just perfect although the Tandoori chicken was a touch burned just like the last visit.”
  3. Boti kebab Net +1
    “Food was delicious , we ordered boti kebab, Bhindi pyaza , roti and salad all were tasty.”
  4. Chapli kabab Net +1
    “I had Chapli kabab- an old favourite of mine which I used to take in Saudi Arabia, Mutton Behari kabab- never heard of in India but quite popular here in Dubai and buter naan. Chapli was crisp and quite good.”
  5. Chicken boti kababs Net +1
    “I ordered a selection of kababs- Fish , Mutton sheekh & Chicken boti kababs. The Fish kabab was undoubtedly the best of them. Extremely well made with slightly crusted and curnchy masala/ spicy mix on the outer part and very very soft and delicate inside. Chocken boti was next best with great quality of chicken pieces.”
  6. Chicken kebab Net +1
    “Their chicken kebab and tikka stand out every time. The meat is tender, well-marinated and cooked just right. You get that smoky flavour without it being dry, which is hard to find these days.”
  7. Chicken malai boti Net +1
    “4. Chicken Malai Boti, however was the only saving grace.”
  8. Chicken seekh kabab Net +1
    “We ordered Roghani Naan, Bhindi Do Pyaza, and Chicken Seekh Kabab — and every dish reflected remarkable consistency in taste and quality. The Roghani naan was particularly impressive; even after cooling, it retained its crisp texture and freshness — something rarely achieved elsewhere. The Chicken Seekh Kabab was perfectly seasoned, rich in flavour, and beautifully cooked. The Bhindi Do Pyaza was equally delightful, with balanced spices and a refined depth of taste.”
  9. Chicken tikka masala Net +1
    “Chicken Tikka masala and paratta as always is the best combination and good taste.”
  10. Fish kabab Net +1
    “The Fish kabab was undoubtedly the best of them. Extremely well made with slightly crusted and curnchy masala/ spicy mix on the outer part and very very soft and delicate inside.”
  11. Gulab jamun Net +1
    “At the end we had gulab jamun and it was yummmmm….”
  12. Haleem Net +1
    “Our family favorites have always been the rich haleem, creamy butter chicken, and the variety of tender, flavorful kebabs.”
  13. Hamoos Net +1
    “Food: Everything was just amazing and so delicious.we ate butter chicken, Hamoos, Mixe platers (Chicken, Mutton & Fish), Dal makhni. Every item of platter was perfectly cooked and superb delicious in taste, specially sea food.”
  14. Kheema stuffed naan Net +1
    “Chicken gravy and kheema stuffed naan is really delicious...”
  15. Mix grill - kebab Net +1
    “Mix grill - kebab is good.”
  16. Mixe platers (chicken, mutton & fish) Net +1
    “Food: Everything was just amazing and so delicious.we ate butter chicken, Hamoos, Mixe platers (Chicken, Mutton & Fish), Dal makhni. Every item of platter was perfectly cooked and superb delicious in taste, specially sea food.”
  17. Mixed grill platter Net +1
    “I had the mixed grill platter—juicy chicken, lamb, and koobideh with a side of garlic sauce that’s honestly addictive.”
  18. Mixed kebab platter Net +1
    “The food, as always, didn’t disappoint — the chicken tikka was excellent, full of flavor, and the mixed kebab platter was equally satisfying.”
  19. Mutton biryanis Net +1
    “One of the best mutton biryanis I ever had. Perfectly cooked and perfect dumplings.”
  20. Mutton boneless handi Net +1
    “Coming to the mains , I had the famed Roghani naan from Pakistan along with a super delicious Mutton boneless handi which had 10 delectable chunks of heavenly mutton in it. Truly it's a great item to have with a balanced spice level and lovely gravy. Rarely would you find a main dish with ten pieces in it. Again the mutton pieces are so soft in the mouth.”
  21. Mutton boti Net +1
    “Tikka is literally very tasty ,mutton Boti is also nice, must recommend for the people looking to eat typical Pakistani TIKKA taste but prices are little High.”
  22. Mutton sheekh kababs Net +1
    “I ordered a selection of kababs- Fish , Mutton sheekh & Chicken boti kababs. The Fish kabab was undoubtedly the best of them.”
  23. Paratta Net +1
    “Chicken Tikka masala and paratta as always is the best combination and good taste.”
  24. Roti Net +1
    “Food was delicious , we ordered boti kebab, Bhindi pyaza , roti and salad all were tasty.”
  25. Saffron rice Net +1
    “The saffron rice was fluffy and fragrant, though the portion was a tad small for the price (around 90 AED).”
  26. Tandoori chicken Net +1
    “The Tandoori chicken Bihari kebabs and Puri were just perfect although the Tandoori chicken was a touch burned just like the last visit.”
  27. Tandoori rotis Net +1
    “The butter chicken was also awesome, different in taste compared to other restaurants.the tandoori rotis were also amazing.”
  28. Tikka with puri Net +1
    “I love their tikka with puri. Consistent taste through out many years. Never disappointed.”
  29. Chicken and mutton seekh kababs Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “1. Chicken and Mutton Seekh Kababs were average.”

Drinks 1

  1. Suleimani tea Net +1
    “Finally I signed off with a fine suleimani tea with some cloves and other spices with it.”
What to Avoid (13)

Food 13

  1. Chicken tikka Net −1
    “We came Thursday Night we eat dine in there and I ordered Chicken Tikka it was smelly and not fresh at all, also Chicken Biryani like it’s only reheat and served. NOT GOOD!!! Not recommended!”
  2. Chicken achari handi Net −1
    “Had ordered chicken achari handi… gravy was great what spoiled it was the chicken used… it was not cleaned properly.. thats what ruined the whole dish… if it improves the gravy n clean chicken will be exceptional.”
  3. Chicken and mutton mixed grill Net −1
    “I ordered a Chicken and Mutton Mixed Grill from here tonight, and really sorry to say…..it was a bit of a letdown, that too from a reputable restaurant like Chicken Tikka Inn.”
  4. Fish biryani Net −1
    “We ordered one chicken biryani, one mutton biryani, one fish biryani. They mentioned that they provide Dum style biryani but they actually served Pulao.. Totally disappointed”
  5. Fish tikka Net −1
    “Taste and quality of Chicken Tikka and Fish Tikka has severely deteriorated. Excess salt addition in food.”
  6. Hot and sour chicken soup Net −1
    “However, the hot and sour chicken soup was quite disappointing; it lacked balance and tasted more like a random mix of ingredients rather than an actual soup.”
  7. Lamb chops Net −1
    “Ordered lamb chops not fresh and very bad taste and high price I recommend eat and drink restaurant better gril”
  8. Lemon mint Net −1
    “For fruit juice they had extremely sweet lemon mint (don’t want to recall the filthy taste)!”
  9. Mutton biryani Net −1
    “We ordered one chicken biryani, one mutton biryani, one fish biryani. They mentioned that they provide Dum style biryani but they actually served Pulao.. Totally disappointed”
  10. Mutton grill Net −1
    “The mutton grill wasn't as expected.”
  11. Mutton kebab Net −1
    “My fiancé immediately started vomitting after having mutton kabab we had to move immediately to see a doctor!”
  12. Mutton tikka Net −1
    “2. Mutton Tikka : There was taste, but the meat was a bit hard.”
  13. Soup Net −1
    “Everything except the soup was excellent. The soup was full of cornflour and sugar.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Choose grills. For a first visit, start with chicken tikka or kebabs; several reviews are more positive about the grills than the biryani.

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Add puri. Order puri paratha and chutneys alongside the grill dishes; longtime diners consider this combination the restaurant’s defining choice.

Plan the visit

Practical details

G Floor - Al Mankhool Rd
Al Raffa, Dubai
04 325 4333
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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Quality swings

Recent diners report smelly or unfresh chicken, excess salt and poorly cleaned chicken in separate meals.

Biryani mismatch

Some diners say the biryani tasted reheated or was served as pulao despite being described as dum-style.

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The Bottom Line

Chicken Tikka Inn is a Pakistani and Indian restaurant in Al Raffa where the safest starting point, judging from the reviews, is the grill section. Chicken tikka, chicken kebab, seekh kebab and mixed grills receive repeated praise, while puri paratha with chutneys is a longtime favourite. Butter chicken, dal makhni and Roghani naan also appear in several positive meals.

The experience is not completely even. Some diners describe tender, smoky and well-marinated meat, generous portions and quick service; others report smelly or rubbery chicken, excessive salt, hard mutton and dishes that tasted reheated. Biryani is especially inconsistent: one customer enjoyed the mutton version, while another said three biryanis advertised as dum style arrived as pulao.

The renovated interiors are more modern than the old atmosphere, and the dining area is spacious and family-friendly, with parking mentioned in several reviews. It can get noisy when families fill the room, though, so this is not the obvious choice for a quiet dinner. If you are visiting late, confirm the kitchen’s last-order time first.

For events, reviews describe well-organised birthday service with food arriving fresh, warm and on time. Iftar feedback is notably poor in one detailed review, so check the current buffet setup before booking.

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