Traditional setting
Ornate furnishings, vintage furniture and Rajasthani-style decor create a distinctive, calm dining room.
India Palace Restaurant
Al Garhoud
India Palace Restaurant in Al Garhoud serves Indian cuisine in a traditional Mughlai- and Rajasthani-style setting. Reviews point to charcoal-cooked tandoori dishes, regional specialities such as Murgh Xacutti, and occasional live sitar or band performances alongside attentive hospitality.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
7,784 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tandoor cooking
The charcoal tandoor gives the meat a smoky aroma, with tandoori wings and kebabs drawing particular praise.
Regional dishes
The menu spans Indian regions, including the Goan-style Murgh Xacutti and well-liked biryani dishes.
Live music
Some evenings include live music, including sitar performances and requests from the musicians.
Family friendly
Reviews describe separate family seating, spacious event facilities and simple rice-and-chicken options for children.
Late opening
One review found the restaurant open until midnight, useful for a late dinner if hours remain unchanged.
What to Eat at India Palace Restaurant 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 India Palace Restaurant, 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 India Palace Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Rumali roti Net +2
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (20)
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Amritsari murgh Net +1
“I ordered the Amritsari Murgh, and it was absolutely amazing. The curry had rich, deep flavor and was incredibly satisfying without feeling overly heavy.”
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“I ordered the Amritsari Murgh, and it was absolutely amazing. The curry had rich, deep flavor and was incredibly satisfying without feeling overly heavy.”April 2026
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Bharwan khumb biryani Net +1
“I would recommend getting the Bharwan khumb biryani, it was delicious!”
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“I would recommend getting the Bharwan khumb biryani, it was delicious!”February 2026
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Chicken 65 biriyani Net +1
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”February 2026
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Chicken kebab Net +1
“I loved chicken kebab It was really delicious thank u menka jyoti for d service Will come again”
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“I loved chicken kebab It was really delicious thank u menka jyoti for d service Will come again”April 2026
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Chicken tikka biryani Net +1
“I love the Chicken Tikka Biryani.It was so delicious.”
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“I love the Chicken Tikka Biryani.It was so delicious.”April 2026
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Chocolate lava cake Net +1
“We ended the meal on a sweet note with indulgent chocolate lava cake.”
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“We ended the meal on a sweet note with indulgent chocolate lava cake.”July 2025
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Garlic naan Net +1
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”February 2026
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Indian-style prawns Net +1
“We had the Indian-style prawns, and blimey, they were bangin’!”
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“We had the Indian-style prawns, and blimey, they were bangin’!”November 2024
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Kadai chicken Net +1
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”February 2026
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Kale chat Net +1
“Loved their new Kale Chat.”
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“Loved their new Kale Chat.”May 2026
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Kulfi Net +1
“I would highly recommend trying the Rasmalai Tres Leches, Kulfi, and Saffron Tandoori Raan — all of them were outstanding and truly memorable.”
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“I would highly recommend trying the Rasmalai Tres Leches, Kulfi, and Saffron Tandoori Raan — all of them were outstanding and truly memorable.”May 2026
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Lamb leg biriyani Net +1
“Probably the best food we had out in Dubai - evidenced by the awards. A fairly extensive menu, everything made with authentic flavours and a particular highlight was the lamb leg biriyani (which i think isnt on the menu anymore). Nicely decorated and spacious spot.”
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“Probably the best food we had out in Dubai - evidenced by the awards. A fairly extensive menu, everything made with authentic flavours and a particular highlight was the lamb leg biriyani (which i think isnt on the menu anymore). Nicely decorated and spacious spot.”April 2025
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Masala papad Net +1
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”February 2026
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Motichor jugalbandi Net +1
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”February 2026
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Murgh xacutti Net +1
“For the main course, we had garlic naan, creamy dal, and Murgh Xacutti — a flavorful Goan-style chicken curry.”
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“For the main course, we had garlic naan, creamy dal, and Murgh Xacutti — a flavorful Goan-style chicken curry.”July 2025
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Papadums Net +1
“It was also served with papadums that had the perfect texture. They were light and crispy, but thin enough to give way immediately with each bite.”
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“It was also served with papadums that had the perfect texture. They were light and crispy, but thin enough to give way immediately with each bite.”April 2026
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Rasmalai mango Net +1
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”February 2026
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Rasmalai tres leches Net +1
“I would highly recommend trying the Rasmalai Tres Leches, Kulfi, and Saffron Tandoori Raan — all of them were outstanding and truly memorable.”
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“I would highly recommend trying the Rasmalai Tres Leches, Kulfi, and Saffron Tandoori Raan — all of them were outstanding and truly memorable.”May 2026
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Saffron tandoori raan Net +1
“I would highly recommend trying the Rasmalai Tres Leches, Kulfi, and Saffron Tandoori Raan — all of them were outstanding and truly memorable.”
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“I would highly recommend trying the Rasmalai Tres Leches, Kulfi, and Saffron Tandoori Raan — all of them were outstanding and truly memorable.”May 2026
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Tandoori chicken platter Net +1
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried chicken 65 biriyani,Tandoori chicken platter,masala papad, garlic naan, kadai chicken, Rumali roti,motichor jugalbandi and rasmalai mango — everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”February 2026
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Karak chai Net +1
“I also had a delicious karak chai, which was a great complement to the meal.”
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“I also had a delicious karak chai, which was a great complement to the meal.”April 2026
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Mango lassi Net +1
“We kept it simple with Shahi Seekh Kebab, refreshing chaas, and mango lassi.”
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“We kept it simple with Shahi Seekh Kebab, refreshing chaas, and mango lassi.”July 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Biryani Net −1
“The biryani was the worst part — for such a big restaurant, it had no taste or aroma at all.”
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“The biryani was the worst part — for such a big restaurant, it had no taste or aroma at all.”January 2026
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Butter naan Net −1
“The butter naan, which is normally one of their highlights, was not prepared in the same signature style this time.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The butter naan, which is normally one of their highlights, was not prepared in the same signature style this time.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. For a late dinner, confirm the closing time online first; one dated review found it open until midnight.
Ask preparation. If ordering mutton, curry or biryani, clearly explain how you want it prepared, as one diner reported serious inconsistency.
Confirm music. If live entertainment matters to you, ask whether a band or sitar performance is scheduled for your visit.
Check buffet. If considering the buffet, inspect what is available first; one review found the selection confined to a tiny corner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Road
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| 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 |
Common Concerns
Uneven food
A visit found the mutton undercooked, chicken curry over-spiced and biryani lacking taste and aroma.
Order errors
One diner reported the order was taken incorrectly twice and drinks arrived with ice despite a no-ice request.
Value concerns
Some guests felt portions did not justify the rates, while another found the buffet’s small display poor value.
Service lapse
A review describes a markedly rude and disrespectful interaction with a staff member, which spoiled the visit.
Quiet atmosphere
One visit found the restaurant unusually flat and lightly attended despite its traditional charm.
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The Bottom Line
India Palace Restaurant in Al Garhoud is a traditional Indian dining room where the setting is part of the experience. Reviews describe ornate Mughal- and Rajasthani-style decoration, vintage furniture and a calm atmosphere, with enough space for family meals and events. Some evenings add live band or sitar music.
There is plenty to explore beyond standard North Indian favourites. The reviewed highlights include Chicken Tikka Biryani, Bharwan khumb biryani, charcoal-cooked tandoori dishes and the Goan-style Murgh Xacutti. For dessert, Rasmalai Tres Leches and Kulfi received specific praise.
Papad with four chutneys and karak chai are also mentioned. Service is often described as attentive and welcoming, and one review noted separate family seating plus simple rice-and-chicken dishes for children. Late diners should check current hours; a January review found the restaurant open until midnight.
The main caution is consistency and value. Recent reviews mention small portions for the price, a disappointing buffet presentation, incorrect orders and occasional problems with undercooked or under-seasoned food. If you are choosing the buffet or a meat dish, check what is being served and clarify your order before settling in.