Momos and biryani
Momos and biryani are repeatedly recommended, with one reviewer praising the biryani’s spice balance.
CULINAIRE Multicuisine Restaurant
Dubai Marina
CULINAIRE Multicuisine Restaurant brings Indian and Asian comfort food to Dubai Marina, with outdoor seating overlooking the marina. Reviews particularly point to the momos, biryani and North Indian kebabs, while the affordable pricing makes it appealing for a casual meal with a view.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
231 ratings
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The Good Stuff
North Indian flavour
Reviewers specifically mention authentic North Indian taste in dishes such as seekh kebab, galauti kebab, paneer tikka masala and dal makhni.
Affordable meals
Customers describe the food as reasonably priced, including two filling dishes costing around 35 dirham each.
Outdoor ambience
The outdoor setting is described as relaxing and well suited to lingering over a drink or meal.
Catering service
A catered 70th birthday party was praised for detailed organisation and food that guests enjoyed.
Fresh preparation
Some reviewers say meals arrive fresh and hot, with the wait explained as part of preparing food to order.
What to Eat at CULINAIRE Multicuisine 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 CULINAIRE Multicuisine 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 CULINAIRE Multicuisine Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 1
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Momos Net +3
“We ate the momos yesterday. The food was generally delicious, but not prepared with any love.”
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“We ate the momos yesterday. The food was generally delicious, but not prepared with any love.”May 2024
“Must tries are momos and biryani. Amazing balance of spices.”February 2024
Honorable mentions (23)
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Aromatic crispy chicken Net +1
“The food here is surprisingly good! The aromatic crispy chicken is some of the best food I've eaten in a while. Singapore rice was good. Both dishes we ordered were around 35 dirham each, and together they were more than enough for 2 people.”
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“The food here is surprisingly good! The aromatic crispy chicken is some of the best food I've eaten in a while. Singapore rice was good. Both dishes we ordered were around 35 dirham each, and together they were more than enough for 2 people.”June 2021
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Biryani Net +1
“Must tries are momos and biryani. Amazing balance of spices.”
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“Must tries are momos and biryani. Amazing balance of spices.”February 2024
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Blue hawaii Net +1
“We ordered two drinks for the evening as the manager mentioned Blue Hawaii and the Pomegranate Mojito are good to start off with and yes indeed it was...both were refreshing and loved the mojito as I felt like a Christmas drink with the straw red and white and pomegranate seeds with mint leaves in it.”
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“We ordered two drinks for the evening as the manager mentioned Blue Hawaii and the Pomegranate Mojito are good to start off with and yes indeed it was...both were refreshing and loved the mojito as I felt like a Christmas drink with the straw red and white and pomegranate seeds with mint leaves in it.”March 2018
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Chicken.sizzler Net +1
“We had wantons , soup, sandwich and a chicken.Sizzler everything was delicious.”
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“We had wantons , soup, sandwich and a chicken.Sizzler everything was delicious.”September 2024
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Chingari seekh kebab Net +1
“Chingari seekh kebab, Galauti kebab were among our favourites.”
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“Chingari seekh kebab, Galauti kebab were among our favourites.”September 2019
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Dal makhni Net +1
“Paneer tikka masala and dal makhni was also pretty good.”
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“Paneer tikka masala and dal makhni was also pretty good.”September 2019
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Fish tikka Net +1
“Starters we picked up Salt and Pepper Sauce Cottage Cheese and I really enjoyed as I haven't tried it anywhere in the past and the portion size was good enough...Fish Tikka was toothsome and succulent and well marinated...”
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“Starters we picked up Salt and Pepper Sauce Cottage Cheese and I really enjoyed as I haven't tried it anywhere in the past and the portion size was good enough...Fish Tikka was toothsome and succulent and well marinated...”March 2018
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Galauti kebab Net +1
“Chingari seekh kebab, Galauti kebab were among our favourites.”
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“Chingari seekh kebab, Galauti kebab were among our favourites.”September 2019
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Hot n sour soup Net +1
“Ordered hot n sour soup, veg galouti and a chicken main course...All of them were very well prepared...the staff,esp the person who owns the place was extremely courteous....N very helpful in providing suggestions etc...Definitely coming back.”
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“Ordered hot n sour soup, veg galouti and a chicken main course...All of them were very well prepared...the staff,esp the person who owns the place was extremely courteous....N very helpful in providing suggestions etc...Definitely coming back.”January 2019
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Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani Net +1
“Main course ordered were Taar korma and this was something new added to foodie list...the lamb shank was deep red in colour and not spicy with its unique taste and could see good amount of mutton pieces in it..Ordered tandoori naans along with it..Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani made me fantasize the mouthwatering aroma of the finely cooked basmati rice...it was indeed yumm and tasty..”
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Review excerpts
“Main course ordered were Taar korma and this was something new added to foodie list...the lamb shank was deep red in colour and not spicy with its unique taste and could see good amount of mutton pieces in it..Ordered tandoori naans along with it..Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani made me fantasize the mouthwatering aroma of the finely cooked basmati rice...it was indeed yumm and tasty..”March 2018
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Manchow Net +1
“The selection of soups alone were impressive and was the most that I have seem at any fusion restaurant. I was thinking the quality wouldn’t be that great as there was no way the restaurant could make so many different variations correctly, but I was wrong. I tried the manchow, which was nice; and the mongolian hot pot soup, which I haven’t had too much mongolian food of so I can’t comment too much on it but I would imagine food in that region to taste similar to what the soup flavoured.”
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“The selection of soups alone were impressive and was the most that I have seem at any fusion restaurant. I was thinking the quality wouldn’t be that great as there was no way the restaurant could make so many different variations correctly, but I was wrong. I tried the manchow, which was nice; and the mongolian hot pot soup, which I haven’t had too much mongolian food of so I can’t comment too much on it but I would imagine food in that region to taste similar to what the soup flavoured.”March 2018
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Naan Net +1
“The naan that compliment it were freshly baked and warm.”
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“The naan that compliment it were freshly baked and warm.”November 2020
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Paneer chilly Net +1
“The service is prompt but food was ok . We didn't enjoy the chicken soup and pot rice. The veg noodles and paneer chilly was good.”
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“The service is prompt but food was ok . We didn't enjoy the chicken soup and pot rice. The veg noodles and paneer chilly was good.”August 2021
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Paneer tikka masala Net +1
“Paneer tikka masala and dal makhni was also pretty good.”
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“Paneer tikka masala and dal makhni was also pretty good.”September 2019
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Reshmi kebab Net +1
“Tried Reshmi Kebab. Not so much spicy. Slowly cooked and juicy chicken with a unique taste. Strongly recommended.”
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“Tried Reshmi Kebab. Not so much spicy. Slowly cooked and juicy chicken with a unique taste. Strongly recommended.”August 2016
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Rojali kebabs Net +1
“Galutis was awesome the rojali kebabs were soft as roses that it melted in my mouth the service was impeccable to mention mohitkripalani the manager/deputy owner&feroz the waiter simply had a wonderful time out there I with immense pleasure recommend this memorable place”
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“Galutis was awesome the rojali kebabs were soft as roses that it melted in my mouth the service was impeccable to mention mohitkripalani the manager/deputy owner&feroz the waiter simply had a wonderful time out there I with immense pleasure recommend this memorable place”February 2018
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Salt and pepper sauce cottage cheese Net +1
“Starters we picked up Salt and Pepper Sauce Cottage Cheese and I really enjoyed as I haven't tried it anywhere in the past and the portion size was good enough...Fish Tikka was toothsome and succulent and well marinated...”
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“Starters we picked up Salt and Pepper Sauce Cottage Cheese and I really enjoyed as I haven't tried it anywhere in the past and the portion size was good enough...Fish Tikka was toothsome and succulent and well marinated...”March 2018
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Singapore rice Net +1
“The food here is surprisingly good! The aromatic crispy chicken is some of the best food I've eaten in a while. Singapore rice was good. Both dishes we ordered were around 35 dirham each, and together they were more than enough for 2 people.”
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“The food here is surprisingly good! The aromatic crispy chicken is some of the best food I've eaten in a while. Singapore rice was good. Both dishes we ordered were around 35 dirham each, and together they were more than enough for 2 people.”June 2021
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Sizzles chilli sauce with prawns Net +1
“Memories of Calcutta come back to me as I dined at memory lane restaurant today especially the sizzles chilli sauce with prawns and off course the Lucknowean.”
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“Memories of Calcutta come back to me as I dined at memory lane restaurant today especially the sizzles chilli sauce with prawns and off course the Lucknowean.”February 2018
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Taar korma Net +1
“Main course ordered were Taar korma and this was something new added to foodie list...the lamb shank was deep red in colour and not spicy with its unique taste and could see good amount of mutton pieces in it..Ordered tandoori naans along with it..Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani made me fantasize the mouthwatering aroma of the finely cooked basmati rice...it was indeed yumm and tasty..”
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Review excerpts
“Main course ordered were Taar korma and this was something new added to foodie list...the lamb shank was deep red in colour and not spicy with its unique taste and could see good amount of mutton pieces in it..Ordered tandoori naans along with it..Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani made me fantasize the mouthwatering aroma of the finely cooked basmati rice...it was indeed yumm and tasty..”March 2018
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Veg galouti Net +1
“Ordered hot n sour soup, veg galouti and a chicken main course...All of them were very well prepared...the staff,esp the person who owns the place was extremely courteous....N very helpful in providing suggestions etc...Definitely coming back.”
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“Ordered hot n sour soup, veg galouti and a chicken main course...All of them were very well prepared...the staff,esp the person who owns the place was extremely courteous....N very helpful in providing suggestions etc...Definitely coming back.”January 2019
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Veg noodles Net +1
“The service is prompt but food was ok . We didn't enjoy the chicken soup and pot rice. The veg noodles and paneer chilly was good.”
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“The service is prompt but food was ok . We didn't enjoy the chicken soup and pot rice. The veg noodles and paneer chilly was good.”August 2021
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Wantons Net +1
“We had wantons , soup, sandwich and a chicken.Sizzler everything was delicious.”
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“We had wantons , soup, sandwich and a chicken.Sizzler everything was delicious.”September 2024
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Karak tea Net +1
“The food is really delicious specially karak tea and momo .”
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“The food is really delicious specially karak tea and momo .”December 2024
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Pomegranate mojito Net +1
“We ordered two drinks for the evening as the manager mentioned Blue Hawaii and the Pomegranate Mojito are good to start off with and yes indeed it was...both were refreshing and loved the mojito as I felt like a Christmas drink with the straw red and white and pomegranate seeds with mint leaves in it.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered two drinks for the evening as the manager mentioned Blue Hawaii and the Pomegranate Mojito are good to start off with and yes indeed it was...both were refreshing and loved the mojito as I felt like a Christmas drink with the straw red and white and pomegranate seeds with mint leaves in it.”March 2018
What to Avoid (6)
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Brownie Net −1
“I ordered a brownie and it came cold when I asked for it to be heated he was very confused and said “that’s how it’s suppose to be” I was very annoyed.”
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“I ordered a brownie and it came cold when I asked for it to be heated he was very confused and said “that’s how it’s suppose to be” I was very annoyed.”May 2025
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Chicken soup Net −1
“The service is prompt but food was ok . We didn't enjoy the chicken soup and pot rice. The veg noodles and paneer chilly was good.”
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“The service is prompt but food was ok . We didn't enjoy the chicken soup and pot rice. The veg noodles and paneer chilly was good.”August 2021
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Club sandwich Net −1
“Very very bad food , mushroom soup like water, without any taste of mushroom , I ordered juice, taste, exactly like soap , and imagine the toast on the club sandwich it’s not even grilled , if you have a such a good location, at least make proper food.”
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“Very very bad food , mushroom soup like water, without any taste of mushroom , I ordered juice, taste, exactly like soap , and imagine the toast on the club sandwich it’s not even grilled , if you have a such a good location, at least make proper food.”April 2023
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Mushroom soup Net −1
“Very very bad food , mushroom soup like water, without any taste of mushroom , I ordered juice, taste, exactly like soap , and imagine the toast on the club sandwich it’s not even grilled , if you have a such a good location, at least make proper food.”
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“Very very bad food , mushroom soup like water, without any taste of mushroom , I ordered juice, taste, exactly like soap , and imagine the toast on the club sandwich it’s not even grilled , if you have a such a good location, at least make proper food.”April 2023
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Pot rice Net −1
“The service is prompt but food was ok . We didn't enjoy the chicken soup and pot rice. The veg noodles and paneer chilly was good.”
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“The service is prompt but food was ok . We didn't enjoy the chicken soup and pot rice. The veg noodles and paneer chilly was good.”August 2021
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Lemonade Net −1
“Took more than 30 minutes for a lemonade. Wanted to stop for a quick juice , made us miss our ride. Not recommended at all.”
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“Took more than 30 minutes for a lemonade. Wanted to stop for a quick juice , made us miss our ride. Not recommended at all.”November 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Avoid scheduling a tight connection or ride; a lemonade once took over 30 minutes, and other reviews also mention slow meals.
Try indoors. Choose an indoor table if you want to avoid the air-conditioning noise reported around the outdoor seating.
Order favourites. For a first visit, consider the momos and biryani, both specifically recommended by a repeat diner.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to find parking, as one visitor reported no parking and difficulty locating the restaurant.
Eat in. If choosing between delivery and dining in, note that one review recommended eating in because food is served fresh, while delivery feedback was mixed.
Check the bill. Confirm the payment method before settling up, since reviews have mentioned card-machine problems and a period when cards were not accepted.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina - Dubai
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews report long waits, including more than 30 minutes for a lemonade and a long delay before receiving a menu.
Inconsistent service
Service feedback ranges from excellent to very poor, with complaints about inattentiveness, confusion and difficulty understanding instructions.
Food inconsistency
Although many diners enjoy the food, others report dishes that were too salty, watery, bland or poorly prepared.
Parking difficulty
There is no dedicated parking according to one review, and the location was not easy for that diner to find.
Outdoor noise
The outdoor seating can be affected by air-conditioning noise; one reviewer preferred sitting inside.
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The Bottom Line
CULINAIRE Multicuisine Restaurant is a casual Indian and Asian spot in Dubai Marina where the setting is part of the draw: outdoor tables overlook the marina, and several diners describe the atmosphere as relaxing. It suits an unhurried meal rather than a tightly timed stop. The clearest food recommendations are momos and biryani, with one repeat visitor praising the balanced spices.
North Indian specialities also get detailed mentions, including Chingari seekh kebab, Galauti kebab, paneer tikka masala and dal makhni. Other reviews enjoyed wantons, soup, sandwiches and chicken sizzler, so the menu reaches beyond Indian dishes. Pricing is a strong point.
One review says aromatic crispy chicken and Singapore rice were around 35 dirham each and together were enough for two people. Customers also describe the food as reasonably priced and tasty, though quality is not perfectly consistent: some dishes have been reported as too salty, bland or poorly prepared. Service is the main caution.
Some diners found staff friendly and professional, while others waited more than 30 minutes for a lemonade or struggled to get a menu and have instructions understood. Plan extra time, check parking arrangements, and consider sitting inside if outdoor air-conditioning noise bothers you.