INDIKAYA

INDIKAYA

Trade Centre

Restaurant Closed 0 542 793 647

INDIKAYA is a modern Indian fine-dining restaurant in Trade Centre, where traditional flavours meet creative presentation. Reviews highlight inventive dishes such as Hathodi Chaat and Tilla Misu, alongside set menus and a polished setting suited to dates, family meals and celebrations.

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The Good Stuff

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Modern Indian

Classic Indian flavours are given a creative fine-dining treatment, from inventive chaats to contemporary desserts.

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Dish Quality

Reviews consistently describe the food as fresh, aromatic, richly flavoured and carefully prepared.

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What to Eat at INDIKAYA

These items at INDIKAYA got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

  1. Chocolate shawarma Net +3
    “We had the Chocolate Shawarma for dessert. It was fun watching the process where they set up an apparatus and serve the dessert proper shawarma style! Kudos to the chef for pairing it with their in house rose ice cream. 😋”
  2. Hathodi chaat Net +3
    “The menu showcases heirloom recipes with a modern twist, with bold - authentic Indian flavours ; crafted with Chef Oberoi’s signature finesse. From the innovative Hathodi Chaat to the delicious “Morel Of The Story” - A Kashmir Valley Treasure.”
  3. Ambi fish tikka Net +2
    “The Ambi Fish Tikka from the business lunch menu was so good that we ended up ordering another portion from the à la carte menu.”
  4. Butter chicken Net +2
    “For mains, the butter chicken stood out for its rich, velvety gravy, while the hari mirch chicken pulao was fragrant, flavourful, and subtly spiced.”
Honorable mentions (45)
  1. Achaari hummus Net +1
    “The starters, mains, drinks, desserts everything is really nice. Khurmani aloo tikki, lotus stem and fox nuts, nanza and achaari hummus is to die for.”
  2. Akuri Net +1
    “We had the Akuri along with the truffle naan (again! Yes, we missed it and wanted more!), which we thoroughly enjoyed!”
  3. Beetroot collection Net +1
    “We Started off with their Beetroot Collection, Mushroom Galouti Bhatti ke Avocado, Buttey ki Chaat, - every bite's got that wow factor.”
  4. Bhuni makai ka shorba Net +1
    “I loved Bhuni Makai ka Shorba – a roasted corn soup with turmeric popcorns – warm, creamy, and surprisingly soulful.”
  5. Biryani Net +1
    “Finally we had the Biryani which was incredible and was served with assorted papads.”
  6. Black cod dish Net +1
    “I loved all the dishes, but my favorite was the black cod dish and Indian style karaage (Japanese fried chicken).”
  7. Black daal Net +1
    “The appetizers and mains were okay with decent portion sizes; we enjoyed the naans and black daal.”
  8. Brie and truffle naan Net +1
    “The show stopper was their Brie and Truffle Naan which honestly, could be a standalone dish in itself.”
  9. Buttey ki chaat Net +1
    “We Started off with their Beetroot Collection, Mushroom Galouti Bhatti ke Avocado, Buttey ki Chaat, - every bite's got that wow factor.”
  10. Chaat Net +1
    “Chaat is a must-try, along with the viral chocolate shawarma.”
  11. Chilean sea bass Net +1
    “Chilean Sea bass was an extraordinary dish, with a flavorful sauce and the fish was cooked perfectly to the “T”.”
  12. Dal langarwali Net +1
    “For mains, don't miss the Dal Langarwali, Veg Biryani, and Paneer Butter Masala - pure comfort with a fine-dining twist.”
  13. Dal makhani Net +1
    “From the zesty Tamarind Mojito to the rich Dal Makhani and the innovative Illa Misu dessert, every single dish was high-quality and beautifully presented.”
  14. Dal makhni Net +1
    “The dal makhni and butter chicken were delightful! Definitely 10/10 service and special thanks to Anu for being a wonderful host.”
  15. Dal-da gosht Net +1
    “For mains, the Dal-da Gosht was rich and rustic, and Prawns on the Rocks arrived with a sizzling flair, perfectly paired with Hari Mirch and Mint Pulao – absolutely delicious!”
  16. Do khatta pyaaz ka saalan Net +1
    “My favourite dish was the Do Khatta Pyaaz ka Saalan.”
  17. Edamame palak Net +1
    “We paired the naan with Edamame Palak which was subtle and complemented the earthy naan well.”
  18. Fish tikka Net +1
    “We began with the fish tikka, which was perfectly cooked-smoky, tender, and delicately spiced.”
  19. Gulkand ras malai Net +1
    “Oh and the gulkand ras malai was FABBB 😍 shoutout to the chef! Thankyou team Indikaya!”
  20. Hari mirch and mint pulao Net +1
    “For mains, the Dal-da Gosht was rich and rustic, and Prawns on the Rocks arrived with a sizzling flair, perfectly paired with Hari Mirch and Mint Pulao – absolutely delicious!”
  21. Hari mirch chicken pulao Net +1
    “For mains, the butter chicken stood out for its rich, velvety gravy, while the hari mirch chicken pulao was fragrant, flavourful, and subtly spiced.”
  22. Hatori chaat Net +1
    “I recently went to Indikaya at Shangri-La Dubai and tried a few dishes, like Hatori Chaat and Chocolate Shawarma. Honestly, everything tasted amazing — full of flavor and really well-presented.”
  23. Indian style karaage (japanese fried chicken) Net +1
    “I loved all the dishes, but my favorite was the black cod dish and Indian style karaage (Japanese fried chicken).”
  24. Jackfruit shammi Net +1
    “We enjoyed the Jackfruit Shammi which was exploding with delightful flavors n the pineapple sauce went incredibly well with it.”
  25. Jalebi with rabdi Net +1
    “And you have to try out the jalebi with Rabdi - it's a dessert dream crispy & delish.”
  26. Khurmani aloo tikki Net +1
    “The starters, mains, drinks, desserts everything is really nice. Khurmani aloo tikki, lotus stem and fox nuts, nanza and achaari hummus is to die for.”
  27. Kulfi Net +1
    “From Kebabs to Kulfi, each dish served is a pure bliss.”
  28. Kurmaani ki aloo tikki Net +1
    “Kurmaani ki Aloo Tikki was perfectly crisp with a rich, comforting core.”
  29. Lamb bhuna gohst Net +1
    “Food was beautifully presented, and tasted amazing, would recommend the mutton biryani and lamb bhuna gohst.”
  30. Malai broccoli Net +1
    “Every dish in our lunch selection was delicious. This included the Sarson ke Phool and their variant of the Malai Broccoli.”
  31. Matka kebab Net +1
    “The Matka Kebab brought bold smokiness to the table.”
  32. Mushroom galouti bhatti ke avocado Net +1
    “We Started off with their Beetroot Collection, Mushroom Galouti Bhatti ke Avocado, Buttey ki Chaat, - every bite's got that wow factor.”
  33. Mutton biryani Net +1
    “Food was beautifully presented, and tasted amazing, would recommend the mutton biryani and lamb bhuna gohst.”
  34. Nanza Net +1
    “The starters, mains, drinks, desserts everything is really nice. Khurmani aloo tikki, lotus stem and fox nuts, nanza and achaari hummus is to die for.”
  35. Non-veg iftar set menu Net +1
    “Wonderful set menu for iftar. Great portion size. Anu was our server and accommodated every request of ours. We ordered the veg and non-veg iftar set menu, their bites were accompanied by samosas and fusion pakodas with fruit platter and dates.”
  36. Paneer butter masala Net +1
    “For mains, don't miss the Dal Langarwali, Veg Biryani, and Paneer Butter Masala - pure comfort with a fine-dining twist.”
  37. Prawns on the rocks Net +1
    “For mains, the Dal-da Gosht was rich and rustic, and Prawns on the Rocks arrived with a sizzling flair, perfectly paired with Hari Mirch and Mint Pulao – absolutely delicious!”
  38. Raspberry cheesecake Net +1
    “The complimentary raspberry cheesecake for our anniversary was a heartwarming gesture and made us smile.”
  39. Sarson ke phool Net +1
    “Every dish in our lunch selection was delicious. This included the Sarson ke Phool and their variant of the Malai Broccoli.”
  40. Set menu for lunch Net +1
    “The food was delicious and they also have set menu for lunch.”
  41. Slow-cooked dal makhni Net +1
    “The slow-cooked dal makhni paired wonderfully with the selection of breads, showcasing comfort and depth in every bite.”
  42. Strawberry dahi bhalla Net +1
    “The strawberry dahi bhalla was a delightful surprise, offering a refreshing and creative twist on a classic.”
  43. Truffle naan Net +1
    “We had the Akuri along with the truffle naan (again! Yes, we missed it and wanted more!), which we thoroughly enjoyed!”
  44. Veg biryani Net +1
    “For mains, don't miss the Dal Langarwali, Veg Biryani, and Paneer Butter Masala - pure comfort with a fine-dining twist.”
  45. Veg iftar set menu Net +1
    “Wonderful set menu for iftar. Great portion size. Anu was our server and accommodated every request of ours. We ordered the veg and non-veg iftar set menu, their bites were accompanied by samosas and fusion pakodas with fruit platter and dates.”

Drinks 2

  1. Mojito Net +1
    “All the staff are friendly and putting hands on heart also the food is very delicious, freshy and mouth watering. Desert and Mojito make the table complete.”
  2. Tamarind mojito Net +1
    “From the zesty Tamarind Mojito to the rich Dal Makhani and the innovative Illa Misu dessert, every single dish was high-quality and beautifully presented.”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

  1. Beet root mousse Net −1
    “Excellent food by Chef Hemant Oberoi and felt fortunate to meet him at restaurant.loved the food except the beet root mousse and chocolate shawerma .The concept of making in shawerma style is great but the flavours lacked .The chocolate cake can be improved .”
  2. Chocolate cake Net −1
    “Excellent food by Chef Hemant Oberoi and felt fortunate to meet him at restaurant.loved the food except the beet root mousse and chocolate shawerma .The concept of making in shawerma style is great but the flavours lacked .The chocolate cake can be improved .”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Chaat. Start with Hathodi Chaat if you enjoy bold, spicy and textural dishes; it was described as a flavour bomb.

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Save Room. Leave space for Tilla Misu, an Indian take on tiramisu that several reviews singled out as memorable.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Shangri-La Hotel Level 2
Trade Center First, Dubai
0 542 793 647
Mon12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
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Common Concerns

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Small Portions

One anniversary review found the portions too small for the price, with some starters served as only three pieces.

Loud Music

Background instrumental music was described as slightly too loud for a relaxed meal.

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The Bottom Line

INDIKAYA in Trade Centre is a modern Indian restaurant for diners who want familiar flavours presented with a fine-dining twist. You can order small plates and mains à la carte, choose set menus, or settle in for the Chai Sama high-tea experience. The menu’s most talked-about dishes include Hathodi Chaat, Ambi Fish Tikka, Dal Makhani and Tilla Misu.

The food is the strongest reason to visit. Reviews describe fresh, aromatic dishes with bold but generally balanced seasoning, and the presentation is treated as part of the experience. Vegetarian diners are well catered for, including through a substantial vegetarian set lunch.

The Brie and Truffle Naan and Chocolate Shawarma are other memorable choices mentioned by guests. The room is warm, elegant and low-lit, with a contemporary bar and an atmosphere that suits birthdays, dates and family occasions. Service is repeatedly described as attentive and knowledgeable, including guidance on spice levels and menu choices.

One review found the staff kid-friendly. There are a few cautions. A reviewer considered the ambience average, another found the background music a little loud, and an anniversary couple felt some three-piece starters were too small for their price.

Check current set-menu options before booking; reviews mention weekday business lunch and a daily 4–6pm high tea.

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