Tiffin Value
All-you-can-eat veg and non-veg tiffins included mutton, fish curry, vegetables, appetizers, dessert, water and sodas.
Claypot - Bur Dubai
Al Mankhool
Claypot is an Indian restaurant in Al Mankhool, serving North Indian and Mughlai dishes in a lively hotel setting. Reviews point to its thali and buffet deals, plus evening live music for diners who enjoy a more animated meal.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,293 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Biryani Deal
A Wednesday unlimited biryani offer featured chicken and vegetable biryani served in individual pots.
Live Music
Evening live Indian music, including Bollywood singing and Friday ghazal-style performances, adds atmosphere to dinner.
North Indian
Reviews describe authentic, flavourful North Indian food, with dal makhni, butter chicken, kebabs and biryani among the standout dishes.
Spice Choice
You can ask for your preferred spice level; one review says the restaurant will adjust it.
Desserts
Rasmalai, kulfi and halwa receive specific praise, with one diner calling the rasmalai the best part of the meal.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Spice. Tell the team your preferred spice level before ordering; reviews say dishes can be adjusted.
Time Visits. Allow extra time during busy evenings: one Friday review says service was slow, while another warns of tour-bus crowds.
Check Deals. Look for the Wednesday unlimited biryani offer and compare buffet or tiffin deals before choosing à la carte.
Confirm Takeaway. If ordering vegetarian takeaway, check the packed dishes before leaving after one review reported a chicken piece in a soya dish.
Use Parking. Parking is available downstairs, according to a family-dinner review.
Expect Noise. The evening band and live music can be lively, so choose another time if you prefer a quieter dinner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Kuwait St
Al Mankhool, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Several reviews report slow service, including long waits for menus and orders on a quiet Sunday and Friday night.
Buffet Variety
One diner found the buffet average, with limited variety and below-par taste.
Cold Food
A non-veg thali ordered at 1 PM was reported to be cold and not worth its price.
Bony Meat
An Iftar review found mutton dishes bony and grilled chicken pieces bony too, with a choking concern for children.
Takeaway Error
A vegetarian takeaway order reportedly arrived with soya tikka masala instead of paneer and a chicken piece inside.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 69
brunch buffet
“It is an awesome spread of buffet for the price of AED 69”Google review · December 2017
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The Bottom Line
Claypot is an Indian restaurant in Al Mankhool inside Citymax Bur Dubai, with a choice between à la carte meals, buffets and value-led tiffin deals. A review of the all-you-can-eat tiffin found both veg and non-veg versions came with mutton, fish curry, vegetable dishes, appetisers and kheer. Wednesday’s unlimited biryani offer is another reason to plan a visit, while the North Indian menu includes well-liked dal makhni, butter chicken, kebabs and biryani.
The setting is warm and lively rather than hushed. Evening live music includes Bollywood singing and Friday ghazal-style performances, and reviews describe ample seating, child-friendly dining and space for sizeable celebrations. Parking is available downstairs.
Menus are in English, and one review says staff can explain dishes and adjust the spice level. Quality and service are not completely consistent. Some diners found buffets enjoyable and well prepared, but another called the buffet average with limited variety.
Slow order-taking has also been reported, particularly on a Friday night and a quiet Sunday, while tour-bus groups can crowd the lobby restaurant. An Iftar review mentioned long buffet queues, though refills arrived quickly. For takeaway, vegetarian customers should check the order before leaving after one serious mix-up involving a chicken dish.