Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken is described as rich, creamy and full of authentic flavour.
Gazebo - Aswaaq Al Mizhar
Al Warqa
Gazebo - Aswaaq Al Mizhar is a contemporary Indian eatery in Al Warqa, serving traditional dishes in a relaxed, cosy setting. Reviews point to Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka and biryani as the main reasons to consider a meal here.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
268 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Cosy Setting
The calm, cosy atmosphere suits an unhurried meal with family or friends.
Helpful Service
Several reviews praise respectful, friendly service, with one describing the waiter service as fast.
Spacious Seating
A review mentions spacious seating and privacy cabins, useful for diners wanting more separation.
Chicken Tikka
The Chicken Tikka was praised for being juicy, fresh-tasting and well grilled.
Large Orders
A last-minute Eid order was completed successfully despite being large.
What to Eat at Gazebo - Aswaaq Al Mizhar 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 Gazebo - Aswaaq Al Mizhar, 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 Gazebo - Aswaaq Al Mizhar, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Butter chicken Net +1
“Our favorite restaurant for butter chicken and biryanis. Cosy interior and comfortable vibe.”
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“Our favorite restaurant for butter chicken and biryanis. Cosy interior and comfortable vibe.”April 2024
“The Butter Chicken was absolutely amazing — rich, creamy, and full of authentic flavor 🍛🔥 The Chicken Tikka was perfectly grilled, juicy, and delicious as well.”May 2026
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Angoori rabadi Net +1
“Food is really delicious . The Taftan bread was soft and tasty. We had the mirch masala for the first time and were definitely not disappointed. Angoori Rabadi is also delicious. Very good service.”
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“Food is really delicious . The Taftan bread was soft and tasty. We had the mirch masala for the first time and were definitely not disappointed. Angoori Rabadi is also delicious. Very good service.”May 2019
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Chicken masala biryani Net +1
“Best Indian food in UAE specially chicken masala biryani, vegetables samosa and better chicken with naan bread. Despite that the prices are little high compared to the size, but the quality of the food is realy deserve it. Chicken Tika Masala is another nice dish that I would realy recommend specially if it comes spicy with green chilly!”
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“Best Indian food in UAE specially chicken masala biryani, vegetables samosa and better chicken with naan bread. Despite that the prices are little high compared to the size, but the quality of the food is realy deserve it. Chicken Tika Masala is another nice dish that I would realy recommend specially if it comes spicy with green chilly!”April 2018
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Chicken tika masala Net +1
“Best Indian food in UAE specially chicken masala biryani, vegetables samosa and better chicken with naan bread. Despite that the prices are little high compared to the size, but the quality of the food is realy deserve it. Chicken Tika Masala is another nice dish that I would realy recommend specially if it comes spicy with green chilly!”
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“Best Indian food in UAE specially chicken masala biryani, vegetables samosa and better chicken with naan bread. Despite that the prices are little high compared to the size, but the quality of the food is realy deserve it. Chicken Tika Masala is another nice dish that I would realy recommend specially if it comes spicy with green chilly!”April 2018
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“The Butter Chicken was absolutely amazing — rich, creamy, and full of authentic flavor 🍛🔥 The Chicken Tikka was perfectly grilled, juicy, and delicious as well.”
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“The Butter Chicken was absolutely amazing — rich, creamy, and full of authentic flavor 🍛🔥 The Chicken Tikka was perfectly grilled, juicy, and delicious as well.”May 2026
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Dum biryani Net +1
“Quality & taste is always maintained here. We always order their Dum Biryani , BBQ & enjoy the overall. Prices are on the higher side.”
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“Quality & taste is always maintained here. We always order their Dum Biryani , BBQ & enjoy the overall. Prices are on the higher side.”August 2022
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Lobster Net +1
“Noor and bappom gave me beyond acceptional service and served me the best lobster ive had in my life, so good that i had to come back the next day and get the same lobster”
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“Noor and bappom gave me beyond acceptional service and served me the best lobster ive had in my life, so good that i had to come back the next day and get the same lobster”October 2025
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Mirch masala Net +1
“Food is really delicious . The Taftan bread was soft and tasty. We had the mirch masala for the first time and were definitely not disappointed. Angoori Rabadi is also delicious. Very good service.”
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Review excerpts
“Food is really delicious . The Taftan bread was soft and tasty. We had the mirch masala for the first time and were definitely not disappointed. Angoori Rabadi is also delicious. Very good service.”May 2019
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Taftan bread Net +1
“Food is really delicious . The Taftan bread was soft and tasty. We had the mirch masala for the first time and were definitely not disappointed. Angoori Rabadi is also delicious. Very good service.”
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Review excerpts
“Food is really delicious . The Taftan bread was soft and tasty. We had the mirch masala for the first time and were definitely not disappointed. Angoori Rabadi is also delicious. Very good service.”May 2019
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Vegetables samosa Net +1
“Best Indian food in UAE specially chicken masala biryani, vegetables samosa and better chicken with naan bread. Despite that the prices are little high compared to the size, but the quality of the food is realy deserve it. Chicken Tika Masala is another nice dish that I would realy recommend specially if it comes spicy with green chilly!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best Indian food in UAE specially chicken masala biryani, vegetables samosa and better chicken with naan bread. Despite that the prices are little high compared to the size, but the quality of the food is realy deserve it. Chicken Tika Masala is another nice dish that I would realy recommend specially if it comes spicy with green chilly!”April 2018
Honorable mentions (1)
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Hyderabadi biryani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Their hyderabadi biryani is outstanding and exceptional.”
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Review excerpts
“Their hyderabadi biryani is outstanding and exceptional.”November 2023
What to Avoid (7)
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“Spicy” green chicken Net −1
“The biryani had no flavor, the “spicy” green chicken wasn’t spicy at all, and the chutney was just green-colored water with no taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The biryani had no flavor, the “spicy” green chicken wasn’t spicy at all, and the chutney was just green-colored water with no taste.”June 2025
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Galawati kebab Net −1
“Hyderabadi biryani they serve is not at all close to a actual Hyderabadi Biryani, Hyderbadis will never ever put potato and tomato in biryani 😆 And there galawati kebab is not cooked well, and also the rabdi we order was looking like 3-4 days old kept in fridge… highly disappointed visit on a new year day!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Hyderabadi biryani they serve is not at all close to a actual Hyderabadi Biryani, Hyderbadis will never ever put potato and tomato in biryani 😆 And there galawati kebab is not cooked well, and also the rabdi we order was looking like 3-4 days old kept in fridge… highly disappointed visit on a new year day!!”January 2023
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Meat biryani Net −1
“First of all, who decided that a large piece of potato should be placed in a pot of meat biryani? This is not the traditional approach, and it completely undermines the essence of a proper biryani. The dish lacks the authentic flavor of Indian biryani; instead, it feels like a dry and overcooked version. The rice is not fluffy at all, and it has a very dry texture, making it hard to enjoy. The meat is tough and lacks the rich, aromatic flavors that should be infused in a true biryani. Moreover, the large potato chunk in the pot not only detracts from the dish's flavor but also reduces the amount of rice, further decreasing its appeal.”
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Critical review excerpts
“First of all, who decided that a large piece of potato should be placed in a pot of meat biryani? This is not the traditional approach, and it completely undermines the essence of a proper biryani. The dish lacks the authentic flavor of Indian biryani; instead, it feels like a dry and overcooked version. The rice is not fluffy at all, and it has a very dry texture, making it hard to enjoy. The meat is tough and lacks the rich, aromatic flavors that should be infused in a true biryani. Moreover, the large potato chunk in the pot not only detracts from the dish's flavor but also reduces the amount of rice, further decreasing its appeal.”March 2025
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Methi aloo sabzi Net −1
“nothing like the original ghazebo, the seekh kababs were black on one side , salty , tasteless, the methi aloo sabzi went straight in the bin, they should be ashamed of themselves... I have been a Ghazebo customer for 13 years. the mizhar and ajman branch should improve IMMENSELY”
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Critical review excerpts
“nothing like the original ghazebo, the seekh kababs were black on one side , salty , tasteless, the methi aloo sabzi went straight in the bin, they should be ashamed of themselves... I have been a Ghazebo customer for 13 years. the mizhar and ajman branch should improve IMMENSELY”December 2017
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Nan roty Net −1
“The Nan Roty are small but it is fine.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Nan Roty are small but it is fine.”November 2023
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Rabdi Net −1
“Hyderabadi biryani they serve is not at all close to a actual Hyderabadi Biryani, Hyderbadis will never ever put potato and tomato in biryani 😆 And there galawati kebab is not cooked well, and also the rabdi we order was looking like 3-4 days old kept in fridge… highly disappointed visit on a new year day!!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Hyderabadi biryani they serve is not at all close to a actual Hyderabadi Biryani, Hyderbadis will never ever put potato and tomato in biryani 😆 And there galawati kebab is not cooked well, and also the rabdi we order was looking like 3-4 days old kept in fridge… highly disappointed visit on a new year day!!”January 2023
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Seekh kababs Net −1
“nothing like the original ghazebo, the seekh kababs were black on one side , salty , tasteless, the methi aloo sabzi went straight in the bin, they should be ashamed of themselves... I have been a Ghazebo customer for 13 years. the mizhar and ajman branch should improve IMMENSELY”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“nothing like the original ghazebo, the seekh kababs were black on one side , salty , tasteless, the methi aloo sabzi went straight in the bin, they should be ashamed of themselves... I have been a Ghazebo customer for 13 years. the mizhar and ajman branch should improve IMMENSELY”December 2017
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Biryani. If biryani is your priority, ask about the current preparation first; reviews report both standout and poorly cooked versions.
Allow Delivery Time. For Talabat orders, allow extra time or consider dining in because one review reports multi-order delivery delays.
Confirm Pickup. Double-check the order at pickup before leaving, as one customer received the wrong order.
Consider Seating. For a more private meal, ask about the spacious seating and privacy cabins mentioned by a reviewer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
109 Aswaaq Center - Khartoum St
Al Mizhar First - Al Mizhar, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Biryani Variability
Biryani reviews range from outstanding to badly cooked, dry, flavourless and not authentically Hyderabadi.
Delivery Delays
Talabat customers have reported long delays when drivers deliver multiple orders on one ride.
Service Issues
Some diners report unfriendly or rude treatment, including a wrong pickup order that staff refused to take responsibility for.
Smaller Portions
A long-term customer said takeaway portions had become much smaller without a corresponding price reduction.
Higher Prices
Some reviews consider the prices high, although one diner felt the taste justified the extra cost.
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The Bottom Line
Gazebo - Aswaaq Al Mizhar is a contemporary Indian restaurant in Al Warqa where diners can sit down for a relaxed meal or order familiar favourites such as Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka and Hyderabadi biryani. The setting is repeatedly described as cosy, calm and comfortable, with one review also mentioning spacious seating and privacy cabins. Butter Chicken is one of the clearest strengths in the reviews: one diner called it rich, creamy and full of authentic flavour, while Chicken Tikka was praised for being juicy and perfectly grilled.
Biryani is more complicated. Some long-standing customers call the Dum or Hyderabadi biryani outstanding, but other reviews describe it as dry, badly cooked, flavourless or unlike the traditional version, with complaints about potato, tomato and tough meat. It is worth asking about the current preparation if biryani is the reason for your visit.
Service is generally praised as friendly, respectful and fast, though there are also complaints about unfriendly treatment and a wrong takeaway order. Talabat delivery has drawn a specific warning about long delays caused by drivers carrying multiple orders. Prices are often viewed as high, and one regular customer reported noticeably smaller portions.
For dining in, the atmosphere appears more dependable than the takeaway experience.