Farzi

Farzi

Al Barsha

Indian restaurant 0 504 075 590

Farzi is a modern Indian restaurant in Al Barsha, blending familiar dishes with inventive presentations and fusion flavours. Reviews point to standout orders such as rasmalai and butter chicken bao, alongside a lively mall setting near VOX Cinemas at Mall of the Emirates.

Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
498 ratings
5★
66%
4★
18%
3★
7%
2★
4%
1★
5%

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The Good Stuff

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Creative presentation

Food presentation is a major part of the experience, from visually striking desserts to table-side and smoke-style serving effects.

02

Standout rasmalai

The rasmalai is repeatedly singled out; one diner said it was the tastiest they had found anywhere.

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What to Eat at Farzi

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

Food 3

  1. Mac n cheese with lamb mince ragout Net +2
    “Next up was one of my favorite dishes of the meal i.e. Mac n Cheese with Lamb Mince Ragout. I loved the combination of the ingredients. The lamb mince was well seasoned and the mac n cheese complimented it very well.”
  2. Seared wagyu curry Net +2
    “Next was Seared wagyu curry which was cooked right infront of us . It was served with hoppers. Words can’t describe how delicious it was. The coconut flavored gravy was finger licking good.”
  3. Wagyu pathar ke kebabs Net +2
    “Wagyu Pathar ke Kebabs were one of my favorite dishes where the thin wagyu steaks were cooked in fromt of us on a hot stone in some oil & seasoned with pepper & spicy sauce.”
Honorable mentions (35)
  1. Aam panna banta Net +1
    “Staff are caring P. S - don’t leave without having Aam panna Banta.”
  2. Amma's mutton curry Net +1
    “We also bought Amma's mutton curry which was medium spicy and soft well cooked pieces of mutton.”
  3. Ananas orbit Net +1
    “Ananas orbit with the flavors of coconut and pineapple was my favorite. It was their version of Pina colada.”
  4. Butter chicken Net +1
    “We asked to replace dal with butter chicken and for extra raitha. Mouth watering, delicious.”
  5. Butter chicken bao Net +1
    “Tried the butter chicken bao and it turned out to be my favorite.”
  6. Butter chicken burgers Net +1
    “We ordered the mutton galauti kebab burger which was supremely delicious and the butter chicken burgers which were overshadowed by the mutton one”
  7. Chicken biryani Net +1
    “of emirates Dubai, ordered chicken noodles , chicken biryani and seekh kabab. Food was tasty , but the staff seemed a little too arrogant to explain the dishes….”
  8. Chicken noodles Net +1
    “of emirates Dubai, ordered chicken noodles , chicken biryani and seekh kabab. Food was tasty , but the staff seemed a little too arrogant to explain the dishes….”
  9. Chicken pistachio Net +1
    “the chicken pistachio was lovely also and new loved it with the rich based gravy sauce was really different also”
  10. Dal chawal aranchini Net +1
    “We loved the daal chawal aranciata which was beautifully presented and tasted very good. This is an innovative appetizer and definitely worth trying if you decide to eat at this place.”
  11. Date and saffron cake, pistachio tuille Net +1
    “Date and saffron cake, pistachio tuille was the next dessert. It was very soft but I prefer the first dessert.”
  12. Dilli wali chowmein Net +1
    “Dilli Wali Chowmein was another favorite of the meal because the concept of the dish made me nostalgic. I have grown up eating street food in delhi and this is one of the very popular dishes. The spice level was upto my taste & loved how authentic it tasted.”
  13. Fresh burrata salad Net +1
    “They served their Fresh Burrata Salad which had Tempered Yoghurt, Cherry Tomatoes, Black Gram , Mint Pesto & Frozen Kale. I am a big fan of Burrata & I absolutely loved the Farzified Version too.”
  14. Gulab jamun with frozen rose and crunchy rabri Net +1
    “From the desserts, we tried gulab jamun with frozen rose and crunchy rabri. The presentation was great as usual and the crunchy rabri was delicious with small bites of gulab jamun.”
  15. Jaggery coconut Net +1
    “for the desert jaggery Coconut especially done for me was beautiful, and the unique trumeric latte”
  16. Lamb chops Net +1
    “also fish was good , lamb chops were amazing very unique with papaya marination and lemon juice”
  17. Lamb shank biryani Net +1
    “Lamb Shank Biryani was their last dish and it changed my perception on lamb shank. I always thought a good lamb shank can only be cooked like a tagine. But they made the biryani so well and cooked the lamb shank to perfection.”
  18. Madras pepper prawns with aerated thayir sadam Net +1
    “Madras pepper prawns with aerated thayir sadam, madras gun powder and coconut flakes. It was my favorite starter and looked good as well.”
  19. Mango kale salade Net +1
    “loved the berry mojito, the mango kale salade and the magic of my cheese starters”
  20. Mango lhassi Net +1
    “The only good thing was their mango lhassi, but this is difficult to miss...”
  21. Mutton galauti kebab burger Net +1
    “We ordered the mutton galauti kebab burger which was supremely delicious and the butter chicken burgers which were overshadowed by the mutton one”
  22. Non veg platter Net +1
    “We tried their non veg platter, aam panna juice, shawarma biriyani and finally the rasagula. Platter and aam panna clearly stood out in taste while rasagulla excelled in its presentation.”
  23. Phirni Net +1
    “Food was really tasty and different. Drinks were nice. Shyam our server was really good at suggesting what to eat and drink. Phirni was made on our table. Cool place to eat.”
  24. Rasagula Net +1
    “We tried their non veg platter, aam panna juice, shawarma biriyani and finally the rasagula. Platter and aam panna clearly stood out in taste while rasagulla excelled in its presentation.”
  25. Rasmalai Net +1
    “I’ll definitely be back to eat more Rasmalai because I’ve never found it this tasty elsewhere”
  26. Round bread stuffed with meat Net +1
    “- the Round bread stuffed with meat was delicious but still very spicy 5/10”
  27. Seekh kabab Net +1
    “of emirates Dubai, ordered chicken noodles , chicken biryani and seekh kabab. Food was tasty , but the staff seemed a little too arrogant to explain the dishes….”
  28. Seekh kebabs served with a roti Net +1
    “The seekh kebabs served with a roti was alao quite tasty but the highlight was the rasmalai”
  29. Shrimp tempura Net +1
    “Do try their Spinach Chat suggest by their amazing staff Clinton, which was perfect combination of infusion and nutrition, shrimp tempura was way better than PF Chang.”
  30. Spinach chat Net +1
    “Do try their Spinach Chat suggest by their amazing staff Clinton, which was perfect combination of infusion and nutrition, shrimp tempura was way better than PF Chang.”
  31. Tandoori wild mushrooms Net +1
    “Tandoori wild mushrooms, walnut and garlic crumbs- barbecued mushrooms with garlic pepper cream, tomato and garlic crush, broken walnut. I have tried this before and it’s a great option for vegetarians.”
  32. Croissants Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “With croissants french toast standard egg fruit plate and musli. So there is nothing special about the breakfast except it was worth the price.”
  33. French toast Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “With croissants french toast standard egg fruit plate and musli. So there is nothing special about the breakfast except it was worth the price.”
  34. Musli Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “With croissants french toast standard egg fruit plate and musli. So there is nothing special about the breakfast except it was worth the price.”
  35. Standard egg fruit plate Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “With croissants french toast standard egg fruit plate and musli. So there is nothing special about the breakfast except it was worth the price.”

Drinks 5

  1. Aam panna juice Net +1
    “We tried their non veg platter, aam panna juice, shawarma biriyani and finally the rasagula. Platter and aam panna clearly stood out in taste while rasagulla excelled in its presentation.”
  2. Berry mojito Net +1
    “loved the berry mojito, the mango kale salade and the magic of my cheese starters”
  3. Fresh milk chai Net +1
    “We went for thali, which was absolutely fine for 2 and fresh milk chai (hot indian tea).”
  4. Trumeric latte Net +1
    “for the desert jaggery Coconut especially done for me was beautiful, and the unique trumeric latte bravo Clinton for the dedication and passion”
  5. Mojito Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “-The mojito was normal 3/10”
What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

  1. Butter chicken dish Net −1
    “Average. The salad was below expectation and the butter chicken dish was too oily.”
  2. Crispy mango Net −1
    “The ‘crispy mango’ dish they brought out first didn’t even have a hint of the smoky presentation shown in their online photos.”
  3. Desi chowmein Net −1
    “Desi chowmein was bland, no flavor. It’s mentioned street style but never tasted such bland noodles in my life.”
  4. Herb crusted paneer tikka Net −1
    “We wanted to try the paneer bao but unfortunately ended up getting the ‘herb crusted paneer tikka , broccolini and basil salad and rich tomato gravy’. First , there was no broccolini and basil salad served. See the pictures. Second, at a price point of 62 aed for this dish, it was just pan fried paneer ( not paneer tikka) with the tomato makhni sauce served separately for gimmickry. It is the same paneer makhni that one can get at a fraction of the price at several eateries who make the same item much tastier.”
  5. Mango sorbet Net −1
    “We got a complimentary mango sorbet which was two tiny, miniature spheres of mango sorbet floating in liquid nitrogen. We could hardly taste the sorbet.”
  6. Mutton curry Net −1
    “We decided not to order more and just stopped at the mutton curry, a plain taste one.”
  7. Paneer makhni Net −1
    “It is the same paneer makhni that one can get at a fraction of the price at several eateries who make the same item much tastier.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check discounts. Before paying, check Careem+ or Zomato offers; one diner received 20% off through Zomato Pay.

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Try a thali. If portion value matters, consider a sharing thali: reviewers found it decent-sized and suitable for two.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Mall of emirates - Shop No.M008 - 2nd Floor
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
0 504 075 590
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Common Concerns

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Small portions

Portions can feel limited for the price, especially when a dish is expected to feed two people.

Pricey dining

Multiple diners felt the prices were high relative to the quantity or the quality of particular dishes.

Customer-reported prices

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

Aed 79 pp

Business Lunch

“Business Lunch for Aed 79 pp”
Google review · November 2019

35 AED

blossom litchi drink

“Then came blossom litchi drink which was tasteless and atrociously priced at 35 AED”
Google review · June 2022

62 aed

herb crusted paneer tikka, broccolini and basil salad and rich tomato gravy

“Second, at a price point of 62 aed for this dish, it was just pan fried paneer ( not paneer tikka) with the tomato makhni sauce served separately for gimmickry”
Google review · June 2022
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The Bottom Line

Farzi is a modern Indian restaurant at Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha, near VOX Cinemas. It is aimed at diners who enjoy familiar Indian flavours with a playful twist: reviews mention the butter chicken bao, Dilli Wali Chowmein, lamb shank biryani and especially the rasmalai. Presentation is part of the appeal, with table-side cooking, smoke effects and visually elaborate desserts appearing in several accounts.

The setting is described as stylish, spacious and lively, while other visits found it quiet or nearly empty. Service also varies. Some diners were impressed by friendly recommendations, quick three-course meals and attentive management; others waited more than 30 minutes or received starters and mains together.

That makes timing worth considering if you are eating before a film. Value is the main caution. Several reviews describe the portions as small or the food as expensive for what arrives, although sharing thalis were considered decent for two.

Food quality is similarly uneven: rasmalai, chef’s specials and some fusion dishes received strong praise, while other visits reported bland chowmein, excessive salt, oiliness or below-average flavour. Confirm spice levels carefully, particularly when dining with children, and check Careem+ or Zomato discounts before paying.

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