Kashkan by Ranveer Brar | Best Indian Restaurant in Dubai | Indian Restaurant Dubai Festival City Mall

Name: Kashkan by Ranveer Brar | Best Indian Restaurant in Dubai | Indian Restaurant Dubai Festival City Mall
Address: Level 1, Dubai Festival City Mall, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971551291646

Dubai Festival City

Indian restaurant Open now 0 551 291 646

Kashkan is an upscale Indian restaurant in Dubai Festival City, built around regional dishes presented with a modern touch. Reviews particularly point to the signature Dal Kashkan, Crispy Kale Chaat and paan mousse, with terrace seating that can overlook the fountain show.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

3,581 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Signature Dal

The Dal Kashkan, including the 24K gold version, is the standout dish across many visits.

Outdoor Views

Terrace and balcony tables can offer views of the waterfront, fountain show or fireworks.

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What to Eat at Kashkan by Ranveer Brar | Best Indian Restaurant in Dubai | Indian Restaurant Dubai Festival City Mall

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Kashkan by Ranveer Brar | Best Indian Restaurant in Dubai | Indian Restaurant Dubai Festival City Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

Kashkan special dal with edible gold Net +15

“The Kashkan Special Dal with edible gold was rich, flavorful, and truly unique.”
Crispy kale chaat Net +5

“We also tried the Crispy Kale Chaat, which was incredibly tasty and delicious with amazing textures and flavors on suggestions by staff Mr. Kamal.”
Paan-flavoured mousse Net +4

“Pan mouse was again ultra legendary desert to go for not only once but again and again .”
Hibiscus rasam Net +2

“Hibiscus rasam and paan mousse were best”
Missi roti Net +2

“Rotis (missi roti, naan, and plain roti) were decent, but due to slow service, much of the food arrived lukewarm.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Amritsari soya chaap Net +1

“The Vegetarian Platter and soups made for great starters, while the Amritsari Soya Chaap and Signature Daal Makhani were rich, comforting, and perfectly spiced.”
Bhel puri Net +1

“The Kale Chaat and Bhel Puri were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
Bhelpuri Net +1

“We then ordered bhelpuri which was made at the table and that was yummy.”
Butter naan Net +1

“The Paneer Tikka Masala paired perfectly with the Butter Naan and Missi Roti — full of authentic taste and beautifully prepared.”
Chicken tikka masala Net +1

“Kukkud tariwala was just average, but the chicken tikka masala was worth trying.”
Dahi kebab Net +1

“The starters were the highlight. The golgappa (pani puri) and dahi kebab were well presented and tasted good.”
Dum aloo Net +1

“The kashkan special dal makhni with gold tadka naan, dum aloo, and kabab platters were particularly tasty.”
Gold tadka naan Net +1

“The kashkan special dal makhni with gold tadka naan, dum aloo, and kabab platters were particularly tasty.”
Golgappa (pani puri) Net +1

“The starters were the highlight. The golgappa (pani puri) and dahi kebab were well presented and tasted good.”
Gulab jamun cheesecake Net +1

“Since it was our anniversary trip, they made it even more special by surprising us with a complimentary Gulab Jamun Cheesecake 🧡🍰 Such a thoughtful and sweet gesture — it truly made our day memorable!”
Jalebi chaat Net +1

“We tried their Jalebi Chaat — sounds unusual, right? 😄 But trust me, it was unbelievably delicious! 🤤 A perfect mix of sweet and tangy that totally surprised us.”
Jamun cheesecake Net +1

“A dish using kale added a modern element, and desserts were a strong finish, especially the jamun cheesecake and the paan-flavoured mousse, both satisfying without being too heavy.”
Jeera rice Net +1

“Everyone should try their Daal Kashkan with Jeera Rice—it's absolutely delicious and on another level!”
Kadhai paneer Net +1

“Alongside, we had the Kadhai Paneer, which was equally amazing — rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced in spices.”
Lucknow mon-veg platter Net +1

“Food: Absolutely delicious, full of flavor. Their Crispy Kale Chaat was just too good, so crispy and flavourful, do also their Lucknow mon-veg platter, Potlam Biryani with salad was super delish.”
Nadru ka rishta Net +1

“We also ordered Nadru ka Rishta as a main course, served in a rich curry. Being someone who doesn’t usually eat nadru, I was honestly skeptical… but they prepared it so beautifully that I’ve actually started loving nadru in that form! 👏😍”
Naha black chicken curry Net +1

“From Hibiscus Rasam to Naha Black Chicken Curry, every dish was a unique recipe generally not available in other restaurants.”
Nee-kee tay nee- kee Net +1

“The beverages were so unique, we truly enjoyed every sip. Nee-Kee Tay Nee- Kee is the bestest.”
Nee-kee tay tee-khee Net +1

“Cola Shikanjvi was refreshing, while the NEE-KEE TAY TEE-KHEE had the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors — definitely something special to try.”
Non-veg tandoori platter Net +1

“Among the food we tried, the non-veg tandoori platter was great.”
Paneer tikka masala Net +1

“The Paneer Tikka Masala paired perfectly with the Butter Naan and Missi Roti — full of authentic taste and beautifully prepared.”
Plain roti Net +1

“Rotis (missi roti, naan, and plain roti) were decent, but due to slow service, much of the food arrived lukewarm.”
Potlam biryani Net +1

“Food: Absolutely delicious, full of flavor. Their Crispy Kale Chaat was just too good, so crispy and flavourful, do also their Lucknow mon-veg platter, Potlam Biryani with salad was super delish.”
Shikanji Net +1

“Drinks like the lassi and shikanji were decent and refreshing.”
Tandoori kebabs platter Net +1

“The crispy kale chaat, tandoori kebabs platter and the signature 24k gold dal makhani are a must order!”
Dastarkhwan platter Net 0

Mixed feedback

“We ordered the Dastarkhwan Platter, which was perfect for sharing. It came with a huge naan and a great variety of delicious starters.”
Kukkud tariwala Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Kukkud tariwala was just average, but the chicken tikka masala was worth trying.”

Drinks 2

Cola shikanjvi Net +1

“Cola Shikanjvi was refreshing, while the NEE-KEE TAY TEE-KHEE had the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors — definitely something special to try.”
Lassi Net +1

“Drinks like the lassi and shikanji were decent and refreshing.”

What to Avoid (8)

Food 7

Archari beetroot salad Net −1

“The Archari Beetroot Salad was overpowered by sugar, completely masking the natural flavors of the salad and its dressing. A dish that had real potential but missed the mark on balance.”
Chicken malai tikka Net −1

“Our starters came ice cold. The chicken malai tikka was hard as stone, and the mutton seekh kebab had zero flavour.”
Daal kashkari Net −1

“However, the food fell short. The Daal Kashkari and Lucknow Veg Kebab Platter both lacked the depth and authenticity you’d expect at a Ranveer Brar’s restaurant.”
Hara bhara kebab Net −1

“Things you can skip Lucknowi kebab .. specially the Hara bhara kebab was 🥲🥲”
Lucknow veg kebab platter Net −1

“However, the food fell short. The Daal Kashkari and Lucknow Veg Kebab Platter both lacked the depth and authenticity you’d expect at a Ranveer Brar’s restaurant.”
Lucknowi kebab Net −1

“Things you can skip Lucknowi kebab .. specially the Hara bhara kebab was 🥲🥲”
Mutton seekh kebab Net −1

“Our starters came ice cold. The chicken malai tikka was hard as stone, and the mutton seekh kebab had zero flavour.”

Drinks 1

Peda lassi Net −1

“The peda lassi was another letdown — just one peda dangling on top of the lassi, nothing exciting about it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Reserve Ahead. Book ahead on weekends, especially if you want private gazebo or cabana seating.

Choose Evenings. An evening terrace table is useful if you want to watch the fountain show while dining.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Level 1, Dubai Festival City Mall

Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai

0 551 291 646

Mon	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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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Slow Service

Several visits reported long waits, repeated reminders and one dinner where food took an hour to arrive.

Inconsistent Food

Some guests found dishes lukewarm, greasy or under-seasoned, while others described the food as excellent.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

$175 USD

vegetarian meal

“It was overall a vegetarian meal and cost us $175 USD”

Google review · June 2026

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The Bottom Line

Kashkan is an upscale Indian restaurant in Dubai Festival City where the draw is a broad, modern take on regional Indian cooking. The signature Dal Kashkan, especially the 24K gold-tadka version, is the dish most likely to shape your visit. Crispy Kale Chaat, Jalebi Chaat, biryani and the paan mousse also receive specific praise, while the gulab jamun cheesecake makes a memorable dessert finish.

The setting works well for family meals, birthdays and anniversaries. Reviews mention warm interiors, balcony or terrace tables facing the waterfront, and views of the fountain show or fireworks. The restaurant is large enough for groups and has selected private dining rooms; families have also reported a high chair being provided.

Service and food consistency are the main cautions. 5 hours. A Christmas lunch review also reported unclean tables and lukewarm food.

Prices can feel high compared with other restaurants, so check the bill carefully—one guest found an unrequested AED 40+ item. Reserve ahead for weekend outdoor seating, and remember that the washroom is in the mall rather than inside the restaurant.