India Palace Restaurant - IBN Battuta, Dubai | Best Indian Restaurant Since 1997

Name: India Palace Restaurant - IBN Battuta, Dubai | Best Indian Restaurant Since 1997
Address: Ground Floor, China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall Sh - Sheikh Zayed Rd, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143685569

Jebel Ali Village

Indian restaurant Open now 04 368 5569

India Palace is an Indian restaurant in Jebel Ali Village, with a menu shaped by Mughlai hospitality and classic Indian cooking. Reviews point to dishes such as Dal Tadka and Paneer Ghee Roast, plus spacious seating that works well for family meals, birthdays and larger gatherings.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

8,690 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Dish range

The menu covers classic Indian dishes, including biryanis, curries, tandoori specialities and vegetarian options.

Family seating

Spacious, comfortable seating makes the restaurant practical for family meals, birthdays and larger gatherings.

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What to Eat at India Palace Restaurant - IBN Battuta, Dubai | Best Indian Restaurant Since 1997

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of India Palace Restaurant - IBN Battuta, Dubai | Best Indian Restaurant Since 1997, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 1

Avocado papdi chaat Net +2

“The Hari Bhari Tikki and Avocado Papdi Chaat were especially delicious.”

Honorable mentions (31)

3 Course dinner Net +1

“The food tasted very well. We went for a 3 course dinner. All the courses were very tasty”
Amritsari murg Net +1

“The Amritsari Murg and Plain Rice were tasty, and the Spicy Loaded Butter Chicken was especially impressive — rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced!”
Biryani Net +1

“The Biryani was perfectly spiced and bursting with authentic flavors, leaving me wanting more.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“I ordered butter chicken, avocado papdi chat. The food was really delicious.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“Must try their chicken biryani and dahi puri . So good 👏🙏👍”
Chocolava dessert Net +1

“The Chocolava dessert was a treat in itself – rich, indulgent, and the perfect way to end the meal.”
Chowmein Net +1

“The food is absolutely delicious—especially the paneer tikka, chowmein, and Manchurian, which were full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Dahi puri Net +1

“Must try their chicken biryani and dahi puri . So good 👏🙏👍”
Dal makhani Net +1

“The Dal Makhani was also outstanding.”
Dal tadka Net +1

“The food at India Palace Restaurant is really delicious, especially the Dal Tadka, which was outstanding.”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“The gulab jamun was the perfect sweet ending—soft, warm, and just right.”
Hari bhari tikki Net +1

“The Hari Bhari Tikki and Avocado Papdi Chaat were especially delicious.”
Jackfruit biriyani Net +1

“The jackfruit biriyani was very nice, and the service staff were excellent, providing a cultural experience reminiscent of India with their attire and respectful service.”
Kheal chat Net +1

“thank you gor serving with wornderful crispy kheal chat.”
Lamb chop biryani Net +1

“Every bite of the food felt different. The kebabs was so juicy and their lamb chop biryani was good😋”
Manchurian Net +1

“The food is absolutely delicious—especially the paneer tikka, chowmein, and Manchurian, which were full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Masala pappad Net +1

“The Masala Pappad was a delightful starter, crisp and packed with bold, tangy flavors that set the tone for a great meal.”
Mix grill platter Net +1

“The Mix Grill Platter was also exceptional, with each meat cooked to perfection, tender, and flavorful.”
Mutton biryani Net +1

“Ms. Namita recommended mutton biryani, roti and pratha which made the meal delightful.”
Naan Net +1

“The staff are friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, and the naan was served hot and fresh, which made the meal even better.”
Paneer ghee roast Net +1

“We tried the Paneer Ghee Roast and Til Palak Roll (recommended by Anjana) — both were excellent.”
Paneer tikka Net +1

“The food is absolutely delicious—especially the paneer tikka, chowmein, and Manchurian, which were full of flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Pratha Net +1

“Ms. Namita recommended mutton biryani, roti and pratha which made the meal delightful.”
Rara ghost Net +1

“Top notch service, Sunita was very attentive and even gave fabulous recommendations such as the rara ghost, which was my first time trying it.”
Roti Net +1

“Ms. Namita recommended mutton biryani, roti and pratha which made the meal delightful.”
Spicy loaded butter chicken Net +1

“The Amritsari Murg and Plain Rice were tasty, and the Spicy Loaded Butter Chicken was especially impressive — rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced!”
Strawberry rasamalai Net +1

“You must try their Strawberry Rasamalai 🍓 it was so unique and yumm 🤤”
Tikki kebab Net +1

“Fish 🐟 fry and Tikki Kebab were good.”
Til palak roll Net +1

“We tried the Paneer Ghee Roast and Til Palak Roll (recommended by Anjana) — both were excellent.”
Chicken chettinad Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Chicken Chettinad was ok.”
Mint cooler Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Mint cooler also ok.”

Drinks 1

Avocado juice Net +1

“Avocado juice was very good and instead of sugar, honey 🍯 was used.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Chili cheese naan Net −1

“The biryani was dry and had boney mutton barely any meat… the chili cheese naan had hardly any chillis.”
Kashmiri dynamite prawns Net −1

“The Kashmiri Dynamite Prawns were the worst dish I have ever had.”
Malai kebab Net −1

“We ordered malai kebab which was served in a hot plate. The sauce was fully dried up and not a single chutney/sauce was served along with it.”
Murg dum biryani Net −1

“The Murg Dum Biryani had small-grain rice that felt low quality. The chicken had no flavour, and to top it all off, the portion size was absurdly small.”
Palak chicken Net −1

“The palak chicken was a complete disappointment it lacked taste and texture the quantity was much less than expected especially for the price you pay.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask recommendations. Ask about less familiar dishes: one diner tried rara ghost for the first time after a recommendation.

Soft food. If dining with someone who prefers soft food, ask the team to help choose suitable dishes.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Ground Floor, China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall Sh - Sheikh Zayed Rd

Jebel Ali Village, Dubai

04 368 5569

Mon	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Quality variation

A recent visit found the Murg Dum Biryani bland, with small-grain rice and an unusually small portion.

Slow service

One diner waited 45 minutes for food and described both the cooking and serving pace as slow.

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The Bottom Line

India Palace is a Mughlai-influenced Indian restaurant in Jebel Ali Village, with a menu broad enough for mixed groups. Reviews specifically mention Dal Tadka, Paneer Ghee Roast, paneer tikka, biryanis and tandoori dishes, while the spacious seating suits family meals, birthdays and project gatherings. The strongest pattern is attentive service.

Diners describe staff helping with dish choices, checking back during meals and handling celebrations thoughtfully. The atmosphere gets a similar nod: soft background music, comfortable seating and a welcoming setting rather than a rushed mall-food-court feel. During Iftar, one party found the buffet well arranged and refilled promptly.

There are useful practical positives too. A delivery order was reported as neatly and securely packed, and the restaurant’s location beside Novo in China Court was described as easy to reach from parking. Prices were called decent in one review, though the supplied reviews do not establish a current price list.

Quality is not perfectly consistent. A recent review criticised the Murg Dum Biryani for bland chicken, small-grain rice and a very small portion, while an older visit reported slow service, a 45-minute wait and an incorrect bill. If ordering unfamiliar dishes, ask for guidance, and check the bill before paying.