Daba choice restaurant (Indian restaurant)

Daba choice restaurant (Indian restaurant)

International City

Indian restaurant Closed 0 504 247 836

Daba Choice is an Indian restaurant in International City focused on Punjabi and North Indian comfort food, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews particularly point to homestyle flavours, generous portions and dishes such as chicken tandoor and soya chaap malai.

Reputation Score
4.9
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310 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Homestyle Flavours

Multiple diners describe the food as fresh, consistent and close to homemade Punjabi cooking.

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Vegetarian Picks

Soya chaap malai, Amritsari paneer and bhindi masala are standout vegetarian choices in the reviews.

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What to Eat at Daba choice restaurant (Indian restaurant)

These items at Daba choice restaurant (Indian restaurant) got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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  1. Chicken malai tikka Net +2
    “I tried the Chicken Malai Tikka, and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone , it is definitely worth trying.”
  2. Daal makhani Net +2
    “Very nice food.. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you love authentic Punjabi food, this place is a must-visit! The flavors are rich, portions are generous, and every dish feels like it’s made with love. From buttery dal makhni to perfectly spiced tandoori roti, everything tasted fresh and homely. The staff was warm and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Feels just like eating in Punjab! 🌾🍲”
Honorable mentions (31)
  1. Aloo tiki Net +1
    “Absolutely loved the food from Daba Restaurant! Their Indian and Punjabi dishes are top-notch – the Daal Makhani, Kadhai Chicken, and Tawa Chicken were all bursting with authentic flavors Even the delivery items like Papadi Chaat, Gol Gappe, and Aloo Tiki arrived fresh and well-packed. Quality, taste, and presentation were all spot on.”
  2. Amritsari fish Net +1
    “The Amritsari Fish and chicken pahadi Tikka are just awesome!”
  3. Amritsari paneer Net +1
    “Loved the Amritsari paneer and bhindi masala was amazing too! Loved the food totally worth it.”
  4. Bhindi masala Net +1
    “Loved the Amritsari paneer and bhindi masala was amazing too! Loved the food totally worth it.”
  5. Butter chicken Net +1
    “Went to this place while finding a food joint for lunch in international city. This is a very small place but the food was fresh and tasty. The service was friendly. Highly recommended. Try their Kulcha combo and butter chicken.”
  6. Butter garlic naan Net +1
    “The mains Butter Garlic Naan and Mutton Rara were great too!”
  7. Chicken changazi Net +1
    “Chicken changazi yum”
  8. Chicken kebab Net +1
    “Best punjabi and north indian food I ever experienced and the service was top notch.highly recommended chicken kebab....... Good organized and managed by prabhjot singh”
  9. Chicken pahadi tikka Net +1
    “The Amritsari Fish and chicken pahadi Tikka are just awesome!”
  10. Chicken tandoor starter Net +1
    “Super authentic punjabi food in Dubai. Loved chicken tandoor starter. The chicken was tender and juicy, the sirke wali pyaaz (pickled onions) was cherry on the top.”
  11. Gajar ka halwa Net +1
    “I had great food experience here. Every item was awesome and Gajar ka halwa was extraordinary”
  12. Garlic naan Net +1
    “Amazing mutton gravy with garlic naan 🤌🏼😍 and lastly best panipuri must say 🥰 soul satisfied.”
  13. Gol gappe Net +1
    “Absolutely loved the food from Daba Restaurant! Their Indian and Punjabi dishes are top-notch – the Daal Makhani, Kadhai Chicken, and Tawa Chicken were all bursting with authentic flavors Even the delivery items like Papadi Chaat, Gol Gappe, and Aloo Tiki arrived fresh and well-packed. Quality, taste, and presentation were all spot on.”
  14. Kadhai chicken Net +1
    “Absolutely loved the food from Daba Restaurant! Their Indian and Punjabi dishes are top-notch – the Daal Makhani, Kadhai Chicken, and Tawa Chicken were all bursting with authentic flavors Even the delivery items like Papadi Chaat, Gol Gappe, and Aloo Tiki arrived fresh and well-packed. Quality, taste, and presentation were all spot on.”
  15. Kadhai paneer Net +1
    “Hats off to the chef! 👨‍🍳 The Kadhai Paneer and Chicken Tikka were mouthwatering and packed with authentic, fiery flavors🔥 If you love delicious, spicy food, this is the place to order from 💯”
  16. Kulcha combo Net +1
    “Went to this place while finding a food joint for lunch in international city. This is a very small place but the food was fresh and tasty. The service was friendly. Highly recommended. Try their Kulcha combo and butter chicken.”
  17. Malai kofta Net +1
    “First time we had tandoori soya chops and malai kofta we got to know if they are serving so good vegetarian dishes how good there nonveg would be then once we came all along from JVC to eat mutton Rogan Josh and chicken Tikka and it took us to Indian dhaba feel of taste recommend to have with Fulka/tawa roti with mutton.”
  18. Mutton gravy Net +1
    “Amazing mutton gravy with garlic naan 🤌🏼😍 and lastly best panipuri must say 🥰 soul satisfied.”
  19. Mutton rara Net +1
    “The mains Butter Garlic Naan and Mutton Rara were great too!”
  20. Mutton rogan josh Net +1
    “First time we had tandoori soya chops and malai kofta we got to know if they are serving so good vegetarian dishes how good there nonveg would be then once we came all along from JVC to eat mutton Rogan Josh and chicken Tikka and it took us to Indian dhaba feel of taste recommend to have with Fulka/tawa roti with mutton.”
  21. Panipuri Net +1
    “Amazing mutton gravy with garlic naan 🤌🏼😍 and lastly best panipuri must say 🥰 soul satisfied.”
  22. Papadi chaat Net +1
    “Absolutely loved the food from Daba Restaurant! Their Indian and Punjabi dishes are top-notch – the Daal Makhani, Kadhai Chicken, and Tawa Chicken were all bursting with authentic flavors Even the delivery items like Papadi Chaat, Gol Gappe, and Aloo Tiki arrived fresh and well-packed. Quality, taste, and presentation were all spot on.”
  23. Samosas Net +1
    “But the way they cooked and the taste was good I Ended with 4 samosas and tea was fantastic. Very nice taste and hygiene (while eating quality samosas, i remember my school days) very nice.”
  24. Soya chaap Net +1
    “The best soya chaap I ever ate ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉❤️.must try when u are near dragon mart.plenty of parking 🅿️🅿️”
  25. Soya chaap malai Net +1
    “Especially in veg is best soya chaap malai in dubai I have ever tasted”
  26. Tandoori chiken Net +1
    “Would like to complement the food that was received from Daba choice, I ordered a dinner for two and it was simply amazing the tandoori chiken was simply awesome it reminded me of the tandoori that you get in Mumbai I would recommend this place to everyone. Great job guysb”
  27. Tandoori prawns Net +1
    “Amazing restaurant I ordered tandoori prawns too delicious a good spicy taste and chicken malai tikka I loved it. Must order and very reasonable menu you will find everything.”
  28. Tandoori roti Net +1
    “Very nice food.. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you love authentic Punjabi food, this place is a must-visit! The flavors are rich, portions are generous, and every dish feels like it’s made with love. From buttery dal makhni to perfectly spiced tandoori roti, everything tasted fresh and homely. The staff was warm and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Feels just like eating in Punjab! 🌾🍲”
  29. Tandoori soya chops Net +1
    “First time we had tandoori soya chops and malai kofta we got to know if they are serving so good vegetarian dishes how good there nonveg would be then once we came all along from JVC to eat mutton Rogan Josh and chicken Tikka and it took us to Indian dhaba feel of taste recommend to have with Fulka/tawa roti with mutton.”
  30. Tawa chicken Net +1
    “Absolutely loved the food from Daba Restaurant! Their Indian and Punjabi dishes are top-notch – the Daal Makhani, Kadhai Chicken, and Tawa Chicken were all bursting with authentic flavors Even the delivery items like Papadi Chaat, Gol Gappe, and Aloo Tiki arrived fresh and well-packed. Quality, taste, and presentation were all spot on.”
  31. Veg tiffin Net +1
    “I took veg tiffin two times, the food was really tasty and fresh. Quantity was good and quality also nice. Bhaiya is very polite and service is on time. Happy with the tiffin”

Drinks 1

  1. Sweet lassi Net +1
    “The Sweet Lassi is one of the best I had in Dubai.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Ahead. Reserve a table before visiting, as the small dining area can fill quickly.

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Order Delivery. If seating is unavailable, delivery is a practical alternative; reviewers describe it as prompt and well packed.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Warsan First - England Cluster - Dubai
Warsan First - England Cluster, Dubai
0 504 247 836
Mon11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Limited Seating

The restaurant is small, with one review noting only four tables and a potentially congested dining area.

Weekend Parking

Free parking is available in the area, but spaces close to the restaurant can be difficult to find on weekends.

Customer-reported prices

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

50 aed

meal for 2 people

“It averaged around 50 aed for 2 people and I had left overs too”
Google review · November 2025
DXB
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The Bottom Line

Daba Choice is a compact Punjabi and North Indian restaurant in International City where the main draw is food that reviewers repeatedly compare with home cooking. You can eat in, order delivery or arrange catering; regular lunch customers also mention the veg tiffin. The menu suits both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners, with especially useful recommendations including Amritsari paneer, soya chaap malai, chicken tandoor and butter chicken.

The cooking leans towards traditional, full-flavoured Punjabi food. Reviewers mention fresh chicken rather than frozen, no artificial colour, generous portions and consistent quality across repeat orders. One dinner for two averaged around 50 aed and left leftovers, though that is a customer-reported spend rather than a current menu price.

Delivery is another strong point, with comments about on-time arrival, neat packaging and polite service. The trade-off is space. One diner counted only four tables, and another called the restaurant small enough that booking ahead makes sense.

Parking is free in the area, but finding a spot right outside can be harder on weekends. For a first order, the Kulcha combo with butter chicken or the fiery Kadhai Paneer and Chicken Tikka are grounded starting points.

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