Delhi Darbar Express - JLT

Name: Delhi Darbar Express - JLT
Address: Lake Level, Indigo Tower, Cluster D, Next to Almas Tower Near JLT metro station, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144277708

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Indian restaurant Closed 04 427 7708

Delhi Darbar Express is a no-frills Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with a menu that leans toward North Indian and Mughlai cooking. Reviews make the party pack biryani and kebabs stand out, while indoor and outdoor seating, quick service and half portions add flexibility for groups.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

506 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Biryani

Mutton and chicken biryani are repeatedly praised, with one review calling it among Dubai’s best.

Party Packs

The party pack biryani is described as suitable for a big gathering, making it useful for group orders.

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What to Eat at Delhi Darbar Express - JLT

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Delhi Darbar Express - JLT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Dal ghost Net +2

“Dal ghost on Fridays is right up there with the best.”
Mutton samosas Net +2

“Their party pack biryani is worth trying, ideal for a big gathering, mutton samosas and chicken tandoori are delicious, and they have some great halwas like dudhi and pineapple halwa which was a hit at a recent gathering we had.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Aaloo paratha Net +1

“Of all dishes i had aaloo paratha is incredibly tasty!.”
Alu samosas Net +1

“We ordered, Shami Kebabs, Chicken Lollipops, Mutton Samosas and Alu Samosas for our Christmas part, the food was tasty, quantity was right and packing was excellent.”
Chapathi Net +1

“Yummy food..... Tangdy kabab, chapathi, vegetarian kofta curry....... Everything tasted awesome....... my fav restaurant”
Chicken karai Net +1

“The food is always amazing and so is the re service! I love in particular their daal gosht and chicken Karai! All the staff shares the same vibe!”
Chicken lolleypop Net +1

“We ordered, Shami Kebabs, Chicken Lollipops, Mutton Samosas and Alu Samosas for our Christmas part, the food was tasty, quantity was right and packing was excellent.”
Chicken tikka maslaa Net +1

“Excellent food but portions definitely smaller. Chicken Tikka maslaa had literally 5 small pieces of chicken. Would have expected enough for 2 people.”
Customized lamb chops Net +1

“Mutter Pulao and customized lamb chops are awsome Good Kulfi and Karak Chai”
Dudhi halwa Net +1

“Their party pack biryani is worth trying, ideal for a big gathering, mutton samosas and chicken tandoori are delicious, and they have some great halwas like dudhi and pineapple halwa which was a hit at a recent gathering we had.”
Hara bhara kabab Net +1

“Hara bhara kabab : Green goodness”
Khichda Net +1

“Khichda on Saturday is your weekend succor.”
Kulfi Net +1

“Mutter Pulao and customized lamb chops are awsome Good Kulfi and Karak Chai”
Malai kofta Net +1

“Malai kofta : sweet, creamy and sinfully tasty”
Masala papad Net +1

“Masala papad : crispy and tasty”
Mixed fried rice Net +1

“They have different kind of delicious meal and good customer services. I love their mixed fried rice and soups.”
Mutter pulao Net +1

“Mutter Pulao and customized lamb chops are awsome Good Kulfi and Karak Chai”
Party pack biryani Net +1

“Their party pack biryani is worth trying, ideal for a big gathering, mutton samosas and chicken tandoori are delicious, and they have some great halwas like dudhi and pineapple halwa which was a hit at a recent gathering we had.”
Pineapple halwa Net +1

“Their party pack biryani is worth trying, ideal for a big gathering, mutton samosas and chicken tandoori are delicious, and they have some great halwas like dudhi and pineapple halwa which was a hit at a recent gathering we had.”
Shahi tukda Net +1

“Shahi tukda : served with silver Virk it was very tasty”
Shami kebabs Net +1

“We ordered, Shami Kebabs, Chicken Lollipops, Mutton Samosas and Alu Samosas for our Christmas part, the food was tasty, quantity was right and packing was excellent.”
Tangdy kabab Net +1

“Yummy food..... Tangdy kabab, chapathi, vegetarian kofta curry....... Everything tasted awesome....... my fav restaurant”
Veg american chopsuey Net +1

“Veg American Chopsuey : The best”
Veg biryani Net +1

“Veg biryani ( Half portion) : full of veggies and taste”
Veg hakka noodles Net +1

“Veg Hakka noodles ( half portion) : good”
Vegetarian kofta curry Net +1

“Yummy food..... Tangdy kabab, chapathi, vegetarian kofta curry....... Everything tasted awesome....... my fav restaurant”
Chicken tandoori Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Their party pack biryani is worth trying, ideal for a big gathering, mutton samosas and chicken tandoori are delicious, and they have some great halwas like dudhi and pineapple halwa which was a hit at a recent gathering we had.”
Palak paneer Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“‘Palak paneer’ average..”

Drinks 1

Karak tea Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Mutter Pulao and customized lamb chops are awsome Good Kulfi and Karak Chai”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

Butter chicken Net −1

“Tasteless chicken tandoori and butter chicken. Tandoori chicken looks like fried in oil on gas flame. No taste and overdose of masala. Butter chicken same as well”
Chapati Net −1

“The food was not tasty. Size of Chapati and chiken was tooo small, even they getting smallest chiken on UAE.”
French fries Net −1

“Anyways the service experience wasn't the most pleasant one and even the food was not that pleasing. I had a vegetarian grilled sandwich with fries.”
Keema masala Net −1

“‘Keema masala’ half cooked”
Lachha parantha Net −1

“We order a ‘lachha Parantha and a Rumali roti’ We get an ‘oil soaked Rumali’ and one Rumali folded and fried into a ‘quarter size Lachha Parantha’”
Rumali roti Net −1

“We order a ‘lachha Parantha and a Rumali roti’ We get an ‘oil soaked Rumali’ and one Rumali folded and fried into a ‘quarter size Lachha Parantha’”
Vegetarian grilled sandwich Net −1

“Anyways the service experience wasn't the most pleasant one and even the food was not that pleasing. I had a vegetarian grilled sandwich with fries.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Delivery. If ordering delivery, check the bag against your order immediately; one recent customer reported missing items.

Avoid Lunch. Visit outside the lunch rush if possible, since the restaurant has been described as crowded then.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Lake Level, Indigo Tower, Cluster D, Next to Almas Tower Near JLT metro station

Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

04 427 7708

Mon	11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Tue	11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Wed	11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Thu	11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri	1:30 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat	11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun	11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Delivery Issues

A recent review says delivery orders from the JLT branch can arrive with several items missing.

Inconsistent Taste

Reviews range from excellent flavour to bland, overly salty or heavily spiced dishes.

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The Bottom Line

Delhi Darbar Express is a no-frills Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers with a broad North Indian, Mughlai and some Chinese menu. The clearest reasons to consider it are the biryani and kebabs: reviewers mention mutton and chicken biryani, shami kebabs, chicken tandoori and dal gosht. The party pack biryani has also been recommended for a big gathering.

It works for more than a quick solo meal. Reviews describe indoor and outdoor seating, shaded tables, children’s chairs and wheelchair-friendly pavement-level access. Half portions are useful when you want to try several dishes, while party orders have been praised for sensible quantities and good packing.

Service is often described as quick and courteous, although tandoori dishes can take longer to prepare. The main caution is inconsistency. Some visits produced flavorful, freshly cooked food; others found dishes bland, too salty, oily or overloaded with masala.

Value is also debated, with complaints about small chicken and chapati portions. Lunch can be crowded, and delivery deserves a quick order check because one recent customer reported that half the items were missing. For a more relaxed visit, go outside the lunch rush and ask about the Friday dal gosht or Saturday khichda.