Authentic Flavours
Reviews describe the Bangladeshi food as authentic, with bold spices and Bengali dishes that regulars return for.
Khaja Baba Restaurant
International City
Khaja Baba Restaurant is a Bangladeshi food spot in International City, known in reviews for Bengali-style meals such as biryani, fish dishes and bhuna gosht. It also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with family seating behind curtains and prices that some customers find reasonable.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
742 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dish Variety
Customers mention a broad Bangladeshi selection, including biryani, bhuna gosht, fish dishes and hilsa.
Generous Portions
One customer found the portions generous, especially relative to the reported prices.
Affordable Meals
Several reviews call the pricing reasonable or cheap compared with other International City hotels.
Good Sweets
Sweets are specifically praised by a Bengali-food customer, alongside the main dishes.
What to Eat at Khaja Baba 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 Khaja Baba 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 Khaja Baba Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bhuna gosht Net +1
“The *Bhuna Gosht* and *Different Fishes* were also standout dishes.”
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Review excerpts
“The *Bhuna Gosht* and *Different Fishes* were also standout dishes.”July 2026
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Falafel platter Net +1
“The falafel platter is a delight – crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and accompanied by fresh salads and pita bread.”
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“The falafel platter is a delight – crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and accompanied by fresh salads and pita bread.”August 2023
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Fragrant rice pilaf Net +1
“From the savory kebabs to the fragrant rice pilaf, each dish is a masterpiece.”
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“From the savory kebabs to the fragrant rice pilaf, each dish is a masterpiece.”August 2023
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Hilsa Net +1
“From this restaurant I eatten Hilsa,Biriyani and more items. Food and service is very good.”
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“From this restaurant I eatten Hilsa,Biriyani and more items. Food and service is very good.”April 2025
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Lachi Net +1
“The gentleman who run the restaurant was very friendly, he offered free lachi to my daughter.”
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“The gentleman who run the restaurant was very friendly, he offered free lachi to my daughter.”February 2020
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Lamb shawarma Net +1
“The lamb shawarma is another standout, tender and bursting with spices that transport your taste buds to distant lands.”
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Review excerpts
“The lamb shawarma is another standout, tender and bursting with spices that transport your taste buds to distant lands.”August 2023
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Shawrma Net +1
“Recently Added Shawrma Also.”
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“Recently Added Shawrma Also.”May 2020
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Signature hummus Net +1
“The signature hummus is a revelation, boasting a creamy texture and a perfect balance of garlic and tahini.”
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“The signature hummus is a revelation, boasting a creamy texture and a perfect balance of garlic and tahini.”August 2023
What to Avoid (2)
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Chicken biryani Net −1
“I ordered the chicken biryani there, though the chicken was not of the best quality.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the chicken biryani there, though the chicken was not of the best quality.”February 2019
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Mutton kachhi Net −2
“Mutton kachhi You find only bones and with lot of cheap oil. Simply cheating. Very disappointing”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“Mutton kachhi You find only bones and with lot of cheap oil. Simply cheating. Very disappointing”October 2025
“Mutton kachhi but only bones! Reception dont cared after complaint.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask About Spice. Ask whether dishes can be made milder, especially when ordering for children or anyone sensitive to heat.
Allow Extra Time. Build in delivery time and consider ordering early; customers report waits of over an hour and repeated follow-up calls.
Check Your Order. Confirm the ingredients and sides when the order arrives, as one customer reported missing items and an incomplete delivery.
Avoid Mutton Kachhi. If you want a meat-heavy dish, ask about the portion first: multiple reviews describe mutton kachhi as mostly bones.
Plan Parking. Allow time to find parking in International City, which one reviewer identified as the main downside of visiting.
Confirm Payment. Ask about card-payment conditions before ordering; one regular customer says a minimum charge was demanded for card payment.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Rude Service
Multiple customers report rude or disrespectful treatment from waiters and other staff, including a family-hall argument.
Delivery Delays
Home delivery is repeatedly criticised for late orders; one customer waited over an hour before being told food was unavailable.
Uneven Quality
Food feedback is mixed, with some recent reviews describing poor quality, dry rice and disappointing portions.
Heavy Spice
A review says the spice level can be high, which may not suit children or diners who prefer milder food.
Mutton Portions
Several customers complain that mutton kachhi contained mostly bones, with one reporting little or no meat.
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The Bottom Line
Khaja Baba Restaurant is a Bangladeshi spot in International City for people seeking Bengali-style food rather than a polished, formal dining experience. Reviews mention breakfast, lunch and dinner, with biryani, bhuna gosht, hilsa and other fish dishes among the most useful things to try. Some customers have eaten here repeatedly over several years, and one visitor ate all three daily meals here during a nine-day Dubai stay.
The food is not completely consistent. Positive reviews describe authentic flavours, generous portions and reasonable prices, while others report dry rice, poor quality or disappointing quantities. Mutton kachhi is a particular caution: several diners say it contained mostly bones.
Spice can also run high, so ask whether a milder version is possible if you are ordering for children or prefer less heat. Sweets receive a specific positive mention too. Service is the bigger risk.
Recent reviews repeatedly describe rude staff and delivery workers, late orders, missing ingredients and weak complaint handling. If ordering delivery, allow extra time and check the contents carefully. For dining in, the curtained family area is a useful feature, but parking around International City may take patience.
Confirm card-payment conditions before committing, as one regular customer reports being asked for a minimum charge.