Live Music
Live Hindi singing is a major draw, with singers taking requests and dedicating songs for celebrations.
D'fusion
Al Barsha
D'fusion is an Indian restaurant in Al Barsha where contemporary dishes share the evening with live Hindi music. Reviews make it appealing for family meals, celebrations and relaxed gatherings, with highlights including creative cocktails such as High on Chai and desserts like flaming gulab jamun.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
302 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family Gatherings
Reviews describe it as a comfortable setting for family dinners, birthdays, anniversaries and office get-togethers.
Vegan Flexibility
The kitchen accommodated last-minute vegan requests, including custom dishes and a surprise vegan brownie.
Creative Drinks
The Indian-inspired cocktail list includes High on Chai, a whisky-and-tea drink, and Vodka Kacchi Keri.
Generous Portions
One family lunch review found the portions of dal, subz Miloni and breads generous enough to share.
Dessert Highlights
The mini hot gulab jamun with rabari, flaming gulab jamun and jalebi with rabri receive especially enthusiastic mentions.
Welcoming Atmosphere
Customers repeatedly mention the decorated, inviting setting, including a cozy atmosphere for private parties.
What to Eat at D'fusion 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 D'fusion, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of D'fusion, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Galuti kabab Net +3
“Then the galuti kabab which is spicy.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Then the galuti kabab which is spicy.”March 2021
“Once you're a little high and enjoying the live band, unique Indian starters like Vol Au Vent with pav bhaji masala(5/5), kurkure bhindi(5/5), Galouti Kebeb(4/5) and Chicken tikka(4/5) are great starters.”February 2020
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Butter chicken Net +2
“In mains we tried the butter chicken(5/5), prawns(4/5) and mutton rogan josh(4/5).”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“In mains we tried the butter chicken(5/5), prawns(4/5) and mutton rogan josh(4/5).”February 2020
“For main course we tried the Butter Chicken was very authentic tasty and creamy.”February 2020
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Chicken murgh angara Net +2
“Aloo Corn Tikki Veg Seekh Kebab Murg Angara Dal khichdi Veg Jalfrezi They tasted so delicious, loved the presentation of each dish.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Aloo Corn Tikki Veg Seekh Kebab Murg Angara Dal khichdi Veg Jalfrezi They tasted so delicious, loved the presentation of each dish.”June 2022
“For the Appetisers we had Kurkuri Bhindi which tasted very crispy snacks lady finger chips which was really yummy real good for a good snack, next was Lamb Chops and Chicken Murgh Angara which was perfectly made meaty and juicy very good in taste with really good quantity.”February 2020
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Dal khichdi Net +2
“This was not all, we enjoyed scrumptious dinner in the form of soul food called Dal Khichdi served with Veg Jalfrezi.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This was not all, we enjoyed scrumptious dinner in the form of soul food called Dal Khichdi served with Veg Jalfrezi.”June 2022
“Aloo Corn Tikki Veg Seekh Kebab Murg Angara Dal khichdi Veg Jalfrezi They tasted so delicious, loved the presentation of each dish.”June 2022
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Dal tadka Net +2
“dal tadka was tasty and serve perfectly in a small cooker ..”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“dal tadka was tasty and serve perfectly in a small cooker ..”September 2022
“For the main course we had Dal tadka and subz Miloni with variety of rotis naan - the portion sizes were really good.”August 2023
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Kurkuri bhindi Net +2
“For the Appetisers we had Kurkuri Bhindi which tasted very crispy snacks lady finger chips which was really yummy real good for a good snack, next was Lamb Chops and Chicken Murgh Angara which was perfectly made meaty and juicy very good in taste with really good quantity.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For the Appetisers we had Kurkuri Bhindi which tasted very crispy snacks lady finger chips which was really yummy real good for a good snack, next was Lamb Chops and Chicken Murgh Angara which was perfectly made meaty and juicy very good in taste with really good quantity.”February 2020
“Once you're a little high and enjoying the live band, unique Indian starters like Vol Au Vent with pav bhaji masala(5/5), kurkure bhindi(5/5), Galouti Kebeb(4/5) and Chicken tikka(4/5) are great starters.”February 2020
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Veg jalfrezi Net +2
“This was not all, we enjoyed scrumptious dinner in the form of soul food called Dal Khichdi served with Veg Jalfrezi.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This was not all, we enjoyed scrumptious dinner in the form of soul food called Dal Khichdi served with Veg Jalfrezi.”June 2022
“Aloo Corn Tikki Veg Seekh Kebab Murg Angara Dal khichdi Veg Jalfrezi They tasted so delicious, loved the presentation of each dish.”June 2022
Honorable mentions (32)
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Aloo tikki Net +1
“Also, we were treated with some lip smacking starters such as Aloo Tikki, Veg Seekh kabab.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also, we were treated with some lip smacking starters such as Aloo Tikki, Veg Seekh kabab.”June 2022
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Bacon Net +1
“The foods were delicious, specially the hashed potatoes and bacon how it made.”
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Review excerpts
“The foods were delicious, specially the hashed potatoes and bacon how it made.”July 2023
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Bread basket Net +1
“Bread basket was good”
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Review excerpts
“Bread basket was good”September 2022
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Carrot halwa Net +1
“I personally liked the Mushroom soup, Carrot Halwa and Samosas.”
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Review excerpts
“I personally liked the Mushroom soup, Carrot Halwa and Samosas.”April 2023
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Chapatis Net +1
“It took them 10 minutes for giving 1set of roti (consist of two chapatis)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It took them 10 minutes for giving 1set of roti (consist of two chapatis)”December 2022
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“Once you're a little high and enjoying the live band, unique Indian starters like Vol Au Vent with pav bhaji masala(5/5), kurkure bhindi(5/5), Galouti Kebeb(4/5) and Chicken tikka(4/5) are great starters.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Once you're a little high and enjoying the live band, unique Indian starters like Vol Au Vent with pav bhaji masala(5/5), kurkure bhindi(5/5), Galouti Kebeb(4/5) and Chicken tikka(4/5) are great starters.”February 2020
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Dahi papdi chaat Net +1
“Also we had yummy Panipuri, Dahi Papdi Chaat etc., from their live Chaat counter which was unlimited.”
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Review excerpts
“Also we had yummy Panipuri, Dahi Papdi Chaat etc., from their live Chaat counter which was unlimited.”June 2022
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Dum murg shorba Net +1
“We started with Dum Murg Shorba which was tasty and full of goodness.”
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Review excerpts
“We started with Dum Murg Shorba which was tasty and full of goodness.”February 2020
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Fish amritsari Net +1
“the fish amritsari was very fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“the fish amritsari was very fresh.”March 2021
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Flaming gulab jamun Net +1
“But do not miss out on their flaming gulab jamun as it is quite a highlight.”
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Review excerpts
“But do not miss out on their flaming gulab jamun as it is quite a highlight.”October 2022
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Garlic naan Net +1
“Garlic Naan is too good.”
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Review excerpts
“Garlic Naan is too good.”July 2021
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Gulab jamun tiramisu Net +1
“The dessert was the best highlight of the night we went for Gulab Jamun Tiramisu, Gulab Jamun was embedded in the goodness of Tiramisu cake was a great combination together.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The dessert was the best highlight of the night we went for Gulab Jamun Tiramisu, Gulab Jamun was embedded in the goodness of Tiramisu cake was a great combination together.”February 2020
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Gulati kebabs Net +1
“Food - Gulati kebabs delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food - Gulati kebabs delicious.”May 2023
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Hashed potatoes Net +1
“The foods were delicious, specially the hashed potatoes and bacon how it made.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The foods were delicious, specially the hashed potatoes and bacon how it made.”July 2023
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Jalebi with rabri Net +1
“And finally thr jalebi with rabri (5/5) was just amazing and the kulfi(4/5) was good too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And finally thr jalebi with rabri (5/5) was just amazing and the kulfi(4/5) was good too.”February 2020
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Lamb chops Net +1
“For the Appetisers we had Kurkuri Bhindi which tasted very crispy snacks lady finger chips which was really yummy real good for a good snack, next was Lamb Chops and Chicken Murgh Angara which was perfectly made meaty and juicy very good in taste with really good quantity.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For the Appetisers we had Kurkuri Bhindi which tasted very crispy snacks lady finger chips which was really yummy real good for a good snack, next was Lamb Chops and Chicken Murgh Angara which was perfectly made meaty and juicy very good in taste with really good quantity.”February 2020
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Mini hot gulab jamun with rabari Net +1
“Best food I try it specially mini hot gulab jamun with rabari 😜”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best food I try it specially mini hot gulab jamun with rabari 😜”March 2025
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Mix platter Net +1
“Galoti kabab,dahi kebab and mix platter was good”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Galoti kabab,dahi kebab and mix platter was good”September 2022
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Mushroom soup Net +1
“I personally liked the Mushroom soup, Carrot Halwa and Samosas.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I personally liked the Mushroom soup, Carrot Halwa and Samosas.”April 2023
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Panipuri Net +1
“Also we had yummy Panipuri, Dahi Papdi Chaat etc., from their live Chaat counter which was unlimited.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also we had yummy Panipuri, Dahi Papdi Chaat etc., from their live Chaat counter which was unlimited.”June 2022
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Pista kulfi Net +1
“Their pista kulfi is lovely bit sized and simply is a great way to end you meal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their pista kulfi is lovely bit sized and simply is a great way to end you meal.”October 2022
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Roti Net +1
“It took them 10 minutes for giving 1set of roti (consist of two chapatis)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It took them 10 minutes for giving 1set of roti (consist of two chapatis)”December 2022
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Rotis naan Net +1
“For the main course we had Dal tadka and subz Miloni with variety of rotis naan - the portion sizes were really good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For the main course we had Dal tadka and subz Miloni with variety of rotis naan - the portion sizes were really good.”August 2023
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Samosas Net +1
“I personally liked the Mushroom soup, Carrot Halwa and Samosas.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I personally liked the Mushroom soup, Carrot Halwa and Samosas.”April 2023
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South bombay chuski Net +1
“We tried the South Bombay Chuski which is actually like a Kala Khatta Gola was the twistest drink I’ve seen also ordered the Thandi Kacchi Keri which was yet another spiced sour drink for the night both were amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the South Bombay Chuski which is actually like a Kala Khatta Gola was the twistest drink I’ve seen also ordered the Thandi Kacchi Keri which was yet another spiced sour drink for the night both were amazing.”February 2020
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Subz miloni Net +1
“For the main course we had Dal tadka and subz Miloni with variety of rotis naan - the portion sizes were really good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For the main course we had Dal tadka and subz Miloni with variety of rotis naan - the portion sizes were really good.”August 2023
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Thandi kacchi keri Net +1
“We tried the South Bombay Chuski which is actually like a Kala Khatta Gola was the twistest drink I’ve seen also ordered the Thandi Kacchi Keri which was yet another spiced sour drink for the night both were amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the South Bombay Chuski which is actually like a Kala Khatta Gola was the twistest drink I’ve seen also ordered the Thandi Kacchi Keri which was yet another spiced sour drink for the night both were amazing.”February 2020
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Veg seekh kebab Net +1
“Also, we were treated with some lip smacking starters such as Aloo Tikki, Veg Seekh kabab.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Also, we were treated with some lip smacking starters such as Aloo Tikki, Veg Seekh kabab.”June 2022
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Vegan brownie Net +1
“To top it all off, they surprised us with a vegan brownie, something that most big restaurants don't typically do. This gesture made the experience even more exceptional and memorable.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“To top it all off, they surprised us with a vegan brownie, something that most big restaurants don't typically do. This gesture made the experience even more exceptional and memorable.”July 2023
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Vol au vent with pav bhaji masala Net +1
“Once you're a little high and enjoying the live band, unique Indian starters like Vol Au Vent with pav bhaji masala(5/5), kurkure bhindi(5/5), Galouti Kebeb(4/5) and Chicken tikka(4/5) are great starters.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Once you're a little high and enjoying the live band, unique Indian starters like Vol Au Vent with pav bhaji masala(5/5), kurkure bhindi(5/5), Galouti Kebeb(4/5) and Chicken tikka(4/5) are great starters.”February 2020
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Rogan josh (rajasthani mutton curry) Net 0
Mixed feedback
“In mains we tried the butter chicken(5/5), prawns(4/5) and mutton rogan josh(4/5).”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“In mains we tried the butter chicken(5/5), prawns(4/5) and mutton rogan josh(4/5).”February 2020
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Chicken tawa Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Chicken tawa was ok.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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High on chai Net +2
“Their high on chai is tea and whisky, and we loved it with the Indian food.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their high on chai is tea and whisky, and we loved it with the Indian food.”October 2023
“My all time favorite alcohol is Whisky and Dfusion just created their own Indian cocktail based on whisky called 'High on Chai' which combines Whisky and tea (I love tea too 😋) and is definitely a great whisky based cocktail.”February 2020
What to Avoid (1)
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Kacchi kari Net −1
“Kacchi kari was little sweet (for me ) it depends on ur taste ..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Kacchi kari was little sweet (for me ) it depends on ur taste ..”September 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Timing. Allow extra time for service: reviews mention slow delivery, including a 10-minute wait for two chapatis.
Ask Ahead. If you are vegan, call ahead and request custom dishes; one anniversary visit received a vegan menu and brownie.
Try Ladies Night. Check whether the Monday and Thursday ladies-night offer is still running: a review reported AED29 with three drinks and unlimited chaat.
Arrive For Music. For the entertainment-led experience, plan around the live Hindi music; one review says it starts from 20:30.
Confirm Dishes. If ordering a named curry, confirm what is being served, since one guest received bhuna gosht instead of Rogan Josh.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Grandeur Hotel, Al Barsha First, 23rd street, Opp the Mall of Emirates Behind the Mall of Emirates
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Several reviews flag delays; one says a two-chapati roti order took 10 minutes to arrive.
Food Consistency
A group reported that several dishes were undercooked or slightly raw, raising concerns about consistency and food safety.
Price Concerns
One recent review found the overall experience not worth the price despite very good hospitality.
Order Accuracy
A customer says Rogan Josh was replaced with bhuna gosht and served under the wrong name.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 79 per person
Sunday brunch buffet
“You should try their Sunday brunch that gives you options for non alcoholic or regular or premium drinks to choose along with tour buffet starting at AED 79 per person”Google review · October 2022
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The Bottom Line
D'fusion is an Indian restaurant in Al Barsha that leans into an evening-out atmosphere rather than a purely quiet meal. Live Hindi singing is the biggest recurring draw: performers take requests, dedicate songs for birthdays and anniversaries, and give family gatherings a celebratory lift. It is also used for office get-togethers and private parties.
The menu has plenty to explore. Reviews mention the Dfusion kebab platter, dahi ke kebab, butter chicken, dal dishes and generous portions of subz Miloni with breads. For something less conventional, High on Chai combines whisky and tea, while flaming gulab jamun, jalebi with rabri and mini hot gulab jamun with rabari stand out among the desserts.
Vegan diners should call ahead; one visit resulted in custom dishes and a vegan brownie. The setting is described as decorated, cozy and welcoming, with a bar and live entertainment. Service is often praised as courteous and attentive, but speed is the main caution: one reviewer waited 10 minutes for two chapatis, and another group reported undercooked dishes.
Reviews also reported a ladies-night deal of AED29 for three drinks and unlimited chaat on Mondays and Thursdays, plus a Sunday brunch from AED79 per person; check availability before relying on those older prices.