Fresh cooking
Dishes are prepared fresh on the spot, with reviewers noting good portions and full flavour.
DHAMAKA RESTAURANT LLC
Mirdif
Dhamaka is a small Indian restaurant in Mirdif serving regional dishes in a colourful, informal setting. Customers come for freshly prepared food such as Chicken Handi Biryani and balanced Indian desserts, with takeaway and delivery available when the tiny dine-in area is full.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
157 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Indian range
The menu spans both North and South Indian dishes, giving diners more than one regional style to explore.
Balanced desserts
Desserts are praised for avoiding the heavy sweetness often associated with Indian sweets.
Warm service
Reviewers consistently describe the team as attentive, welcoming and helpful with food choices.
Street food
The street-food selection has made a strong impression, including vada pav, papdi chaat and chaat-based snacks.
Takeaway options
Takeaway is readily available, and one reviewer also noted that the restaurant appears on delivery apps.
What to Eat at DHAMAKA RESTAURANT LLC 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 DHAMAKA RESTAURANT LLC, 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 DHAMAKA RESTAURANT LLC got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Papdi chat Net +2
“The food is excellent! We got Vada pav, papdi chaat, paneer tikka toastie and chicken tikka roll. Everything surpassed my expectations. Would highly recommend.”
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“The food is excellent! We got Vada pav, papdi chaat, paneer tikka toastie and chicken tikka roll. Everything surpassed my expectations. Would highly recommend.”January 2026
“Tried the papdi chat (highly recommended) , chicken mix grill(the best) , Handi Biriyani, Roti, Mutton Rara, and Lamb chops.”March 2026
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Vada pau Net +2
“Also never miss out on their vada pau best in dubai I can bet!! 🫶🏼”
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“Also never miss out on their vada pau best in dubai I can bet!! 🫶🏼”September 2024
“The food is excellent! We got Vada pav, papdi chaat, paneer tikka toastie and chicken tikka roll. Everything surpassed my expectations. Would highly recommend.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Butter chicken Net +1
“The food in this restaurant is really soooo good you can consider it as a hidden gem so ordered butter chicken and dal makhani both was so good abound full of flavour”
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“The food in this restaurant is really soooo good you can consider it as a hidden gem so ordered butter chicken and dal makhani both was so good abound full of flavour”May 2025
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Chicken handi biryani Net +1
“I ordered 3 dishes for dine-in and three was delicious in taste and good hospitality by Mr. Prasanth and the other person from Nepal who served us in a very respective manner. I will highly recommend to try once here and I'm sure u will love it..[ Chicken Handi Biryani is a must try dish ]”
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“I ordered 3 dishes for dine-in and three was delicious in taste and good hospitality by Mr. Prasanth and the other person from Nepal who served us in a very respective manner. I will highly recommend to try once here and I'm sure u will love it..[ Chicken Handi Biryani is a must try dish ]”April 2026
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Chicken mix grill Net +1
“Tried the papdi chat (highly recommended) , chicken mix grill(the best) , Handi Biriyani, Roti, Mutton Rara, and Lamb chops.”
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“Tried the papdi chat (highly recommended) , chicken mix grill(the best) , Handi Biriyani, Roti, Mutton Rara, and Lamb chops.”March 2026
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Chicken tikka roll Net +1
“The food is excellent! We got Vada pav, papdi chaat, paneer tikka toastie and chicken tikka roll. Everything surpassed my expectations. Would highly recommend.”
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“The food is excellent! We got Vada pav, papdi chaat, paneer tikka toastie and chicken tikka roll. Everything surpassed my expectations. Would highly recommend.”January 2026
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Dahi bhalle Net +1
“We went in evening for some snacks and got the dahi bhalle and samosa chole chaat. And both were absolutely delicious. The dahi bhalle were so soft and fresh, tangy yoghurt sauce was on point.”
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“We went in evening for some snacks and got the dahi bhalle and samosa chole chaat. And both were absolutely delicious. The dahi bhalle were so soft and fresh, tangy yoghurt sauce was on point.”May 2025
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Dal makhani Net +1
“The food in this restaurant is really soooo good you can consider it as a hidden gem so ordered butter chicken and dal makhani both was so good abound full of flavour”
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“The food in this restaurant is really soooo good you can consider it as a hidden gem so ordered butter chicken and dal makhani both was so good abound full of flavour”May 2025
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Jalebi's Net +1
“Jalebi's are made fresh and tastes so good.”
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“Jalebi's are made fresh and tastes so good.”March 2026
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Kesar ras malai Net +1
“My first visit was amazing I had chat and pau Bhaji it was so yummy then I got complimentary Kesar Ras Malai it was so gooood ….. 😋😋”
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“My first visit was amazing I had chat and pau Bhaji it was so yummy then I got complimentary Kesar Ras Malai it was so gooood ….. 😋😋”October 2024
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The mixed grill was incredibly delicious! The service was fantastic and the design is amazing, with a beautiful mural on the wall of a rajasthani man!! Thank you for good service and it was a veery good experience.👍👍”
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“The mixed grill was incredibly delicious! The service was fantastic and the design is amazing, with a beautiful mural on the wall of a rajasthani man!! Thank you for good service and it was a veery good experience.👍👍”September 2025
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Mutton curry Net +1
“And the food? Absolutely phenomenal. The paneer makhani was rich and the mutton curry was easily one of the best I’ve had.”
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“And the food? Absolutely phenomenal. The paneer makhani was rich and the mutton curry was easily one of the best I’ve had.”March 2026
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Mutton nihari Net +1
“The mutton nihari was the best so far! Their mutton is made with utmost care and love and you can feel it with every bite!!”
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“The mutton nihari was the best so far! Their mutton is made with utmost care and love and you can feel it with every bite!!”October 2025
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Paneer makhani Net +1
“And the food? Absolutely phenomenal. The paneer makhani was rich and the mutton curry was easily one of the best I’ve had.”
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“And the food? Absolutely phenomenal. The paneer makhani was rich and the mutton curry was easily one of the best I’ve had.”March 2026
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Paneer tikka toastie Net +1
“The food is excellent! We got Vada pav, papdi chaat, paneer tikka toastie and chicken tikka roll. Everything surpassed my expectations. Would highly recommend.”
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“The food is excellent! We got Vada pav, papdi chaat, paneer tikka toastie and chicken tikka roll. Everything surpassed my expectations. Would highly recommend.”January 2026
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Pau bhaji Net +1
“My first visit was amazing I had chat and pau Bhaji it was so yummy then I got complimentary Kesar Ras Malai it was so gooood ….. 😋😋”
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“My first visit was amazing I had chat and pau Bhaji it was so yummy then I got complimentary Kesar Ras Malai it was so gooood ….. 😋😋”October 2024
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Samosa chole chaat Net +1
“We went in evening for some snacks and got the dahi bhalle and samosa chole chaat. And both were absolutely delicious.”
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“We went in evening for some snacks and got the dahi bhalle and samosa chole chaat. And both were absolutely delicious.”May 2025
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Mango lassi shots Net +1
“They gave us mango lassi shots complimentary which was very yummy.”
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“They gave us mango lassi shots complimentary which was very yummy.”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve before visiting, especially at weekends, because the restaurant has only two tables.
Expect waiting. Allow extra time for freshly prepared food rather than planning a rushed meal.
Try biryani. Order the Chicken Handi Biryani if you want a clearly recommended main from the reviews.
Use takeaway. If the dining room is full, consider takeaway; delivery apps are also available.
Allow parking. Roadside paid parking is available near the restaurant.
Ask guidance. Ask the chef for help choosing dishes if you are unfamiliar with the menu or have dietary restrictions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
6CMH+83R
Mirdif, Dubai
Common Concerns
Tiny seating
The dine-in area has only two tables, so it may not suit groups or spontaneous visits.
Long waits
Fresh preparation can mean a long wait after ordering.
Low visibility
The restaurant is tucked beside a building and is not visible from the road.
High mains
One reviewer considered main courses such as butter chicken or karahi expensive at more than 50 AED.
Basic setting
The wash basin sits directly opposite the two tables, and one reviewer found the surrounding area unimpressive for hosting guests.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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butter chicken
“The only thing I felt is that price point for main courses seem very high more than 50 aed for butter chicken or karahi etc”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
Dhamaka is a compact Indian restaurant in Mirdif where the food is the main reason to visit. You can order hearty dishes such as Chicken Handi Biryani, butter chicken, dal makhani and mutton nihari, or come for street food including vada pav and papdi chaat. Reviews also highlight fresh breads, mixed grill and Indian desserts such as rasmalai and jalebi.
The kitchen prepares dishes fresh, sometimes on the spot, and diners commonly mention generous portions and carefully balanced spices. Desserts are a notable strength: one reviewer specifically liked that they were enjoyable without being overly sweet. The team is repeatedly described as warm and attentive, and reviewers appreciated receiving help with food selection and dietary restrictions.
The trade-off is space. The restaurant has only two tables, with some reviews estimating that roughly eight to fifteen people can dine comfortably at once. Waiting can be lengthy, particularly when food is being freshly prepared, so booking ahead is sensible for weekends.
Takeaway and delivery apps make a practical alternative. The restaurant sits to the side of a building and is not easy to spot from the road; roadside paid parking is available. One reviewer also felt the setting was too basic for bringing guests, including a wash basin directly opposite the tables.