Indiana Delights Best Indian Restaurant at Arjan

Indiana Delights Best Indian Restaurant at Arjan

Al Barsha South

Indiana Delights is a multi-cuisine Indian restaurant in Al Barsha South, known in reviews for comforting, authentic flavours and welcoming service. You can come for dishes such as chicken biryani, samosa chaat or masala tea in a small, cozy setting, with outdoor seating available in good weather.

Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
223 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Biryani

The chicken biryani is praised as one of the best in Dubai and comforting enough to taste like home.

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Warm service

Reviews repeatedly describe the team as welcoming, attentive and helpful, including careful help with choosing dishes.

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What to Eat at Indiana Delights Best Indian Restaurant at Arjan

These items at Indiana Delights Best Indian Restaurant at Arjan got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

  1. Saag Net +3
    “Loved the food, highly recommend Sarso ka saag.”
  2. Mkki ki roti Net +2
    “Thank you so much for the Saag and mkki ki roti.I love it”
  3. Samosa Net +2
    “Would highly recommend eat there samosa and have there authentic indian tea!!”
Honorable mentions (20)
  1. Biryani Net +1
    “One of the best Biryani i had in whole Dubai. I loved it... Just like home ... I'm from Bangalore”
  2. Butter chicken rice bowl Net +1
    “We tried the Butter Chicken Rice Bowl and Kadhi Chawal—both dishes tasted great and were full of flavor.”
  3. Chae Net +1
    “We came here for the first time and really enjoyed the food and specially punjabi pakodes with chae in this rainy weather.”
  4. Chicken achari tikka Net +1
    “Delicious Indian, Panjabi food in Dubai , we had Chicken achari tikka, chicken tikka biryaani, mix paratha, Kadhi pakoda, dal khichadi, the food was well cooked, tasty and served with love.”
  5. Chicken masala Net +1
    “We tried breakfast omelette , sandwiches and chicken masala - very tasty!”
  6. Chicken patiala Net +1
    “Had chicken patiala and that too was so good”
  7. Chicken tikka biryaani Net +1
    “Delicious Indian, Panjabi food in Dubai , we had Chicken achari tikka, chicken tikka biryaani, mix paratha, Kadhi pakoda, dal khichadi, the food was well cooked, tasty and served with love.”
  8. Dal khichadi Net +1
    “Delicious Indian, Panjabi food in Dubai , we had Chicken achari tikka, chicken tikka biryaani, mix paratha, Kadhi pakoda, dal khichadi, the food was well cooked, tasty and served with love.”
  9. Dhahi poori Net +1
    “We ordered veg Kothu parota, Dhahi poori and veg fried rice and Manchurian combo. All these items were very tasty and it was exactly like we get it India. Spice levels were appropriate to the dish.”
  10. Gulab jamun Net +1
    “The samosa chaat was too good and the gulab jamun is a must try.”
  11. Kadhi chawal Net +1
    “We tried the Butter Chicken Rice Bowl and Kadhi Chawal—both dishes tasted great and were full of flavor.”
  12. Kadhi pakoda Net +1
    “Delicious Indian, Panjabi food in Dubai , we had Chicken achari tikka, chicken tikka biryaani, mix paratha, Kadhi pakoda, dal khichadi, the food was well cooked, tasty and served with love.”
  13. Manchurian combo Net +1
    “We ordered veg Kothu parota, Dhahi poori and veg fried rice and Manchurian combo. All these items were very tasty and it was exactly like we get it India. Spice levels were appropriate to the dish.”
  14. Mix paratha Net +1
    “Delicious Indian, Panjabi food in Dubai , we had Chicken achari tikka, chicken tikka biryaani, mix paratha, Kadhi pakoda, dal khichadi, the food was well cooked, tasty and served with love.”
  15. Mutton seeks kebab Net +1
    “Amazing experience I had … Sharad suggested to have mutton seeks kebab and I must say they were yummilicious .”
  16. Palak chicken Net +1
    “Do try the palak chicken if you’re a non vegetarian!”
  17. Punjabi pakodes Net +1
    “We came here for the first time and really enjoyed the food and specially punjabi pakodes with chae in this rainy weather.”
  18. Samosa chaat Net +1
    “The samosa chaat was too good and the gulab jamun is a must try.”
  19. Veg fried rice Net +1
    “We ordered veg Kothu parota, Dhahi poori and veg fried rice and Manchurian combo. All these items were very tasty and it was exactly like we get it India. Spice levels were appropriate to the dish.”
  20. Veg kothu parota Net +1
    “We ordered veg Kothu parota, Dhahi poori and veg fried rice and Manchurian combo. All these items were very tasty and it was exactly like we get it India. Spice levels were appropriate to the dish.”

Drinks 3

  1. Chai Net +1
    “Excellent Chai and Samosa. Nice ambience and cutlery. Sharad Yadav’s service was amazing while being non intrusive. Well done, will visit again.”
  2. Mango lassi Net +1
    “Their mango lassi was excellent as well with right amount of sweet.”
  3. Masala tea Net +1
    “The masala tea is absolutely amazing!”
What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

  1. Dosa Net −1
    “Sharp steel object was present in the red chutney while eating dosa.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Allow time. Expect a wait when dishes are prepared after ordering; one review says the extra time was worthwhile.

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Try snacks. For a lighter visit, consider the samosa with authentic Indian tea; both are specifically recommended together.

Plan the visit

Practical details

The wings building, B Block - near Miracle Garden
Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha South, Dubai
Mon11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Safety incident

Two reviews report finding a sharp steel object in the red chutney served with dosa, including one account of it pinching the tongue.

Slow periods

Service can become slow during busy hours, so allow extra time if you are visiting at a peak period.

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The Bottom Line

Indiana Delights is a casual Indian restaurant in Al Barsha South where the strongest draw is familiar, regional comfort food served with unusually attentive hospitality. Reviews point to chicken biryani, samosa chaat, gulab jamun and masala tea as worthwhile orders, while the menu also reaches into dishes such as sarson da saag with makki roti and kadhi chawal. The setting is small, clean and cozy rather than expansive.

There is outdoor seating for pleasant-weather visits, and families appear well catered for: one review mentions a balloon for a seven-year-old, while another describes a comfortable meal with children. Portions and rates are described positively, although the restaurant can be slow during busy hours. A practical detail is that food is prepared after ordering, so a short wait is part of the experience.

Check the District app before booking too; one reviewer reported a 15% food discount. For a snack-focused visit, chai and samosa are a dependable starting point, while diners wanting a fuller meal can explore the biryani or Punjabi dishes. There is also an important caution.

Two reviews report a sharp steel fragment in the red chutney served with dosa, and one criticises the response from staff. That is a serious, specific complaint worth keeping in mind and checking on the day.

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