Tandoori Favourites
Chicken tikka is repeatedly described as tender, well-marinated and charred, while the platters bring smoky chicken and kebabs to the table.
Memsaab Curry & Tandoor DMCC
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Memsaab Curry & Tandoor is a North Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with indoor and outdoor seating and a menu that also includes Chinese dishes. Reviews point to its tandoori cooking and curries—especially chicken tikka, butter chicken and biryani—as the main reasons to visit or order in.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
457 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong Curries
Reviewers consistently highlight rich North Indian gravies, including butter chicken, chicken balti, paneer tikka masala and dal makhani.
Biryani Standout
Mutton biryani is a recurring favourite, praised for fragrant basmati rice, tender meat and well-cooked spices.
Lake Seating
The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, with reviewers mentioning a lake view, bright decor and a cosy atmosphere.
Vegetarian Choice
Vegetarian diners have substantial options, including paneer dishes, veg platters, chaat, biryani and fresh, soft momos.
Chinese Options
The menu extends beyond North Indian food: reviewers enjoyed chicken Manchow soup, veg triple Schezwan fried rice and pan-fried momos.
Portion Choices
One review notes that many dishes are available in small and large portions, which can help when ordering for one or sharing.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Portions. Ask whether a dish comes in a small or large portion before ordering; this option is mentioned for most dishes.
Try Biryani. Mutton biryani is one of the strongest recurring recommendations, with reviewers praising its fragrant rice and tender meat.
Order Tikka. Memsaab chicken tikka is a useful first order: reviewers describe its marination, char and tenderness as standout qualities.
Allow Time. If you are dining during a busy period, leave extra time: one review specifically links slower service to a staff shortage.
Choose Seating. For a more scenic meal, ask for outdoor seating; reviews mention both indoor and outdoor areas overlooking the lake.
Skip Papdi Chaat. One delivery customer specifically did not recommend the papdi chaat, so consider another chaat such as pani puri instead.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Memsaab curry & tandoor restaurantShop No. 32 & 33, J2 Tower, Cluster J
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Rider Treatment
A delivery rider reported being refused indoor seating while other customers were allowed inside, describing the experience as discriminatory.
Quality Inconsistency
Some dishes have drawn serious complaints: one paneer tikka masala was reported to smell bad, while another review found Manchow soup watery and tasteless.
Slow Service
Service has been described as slow during staff shortages, and another reviewer found it late despite praising the assigned server.
Price Concerns
A customer objected to paying 71 AED for one bowl of mutton and said the response from the restaurant became argumentative.
Small Delivery Portion
A chicken balti ordered through Noon was described as extremely small, with the reviewer also questioning the displayed discount.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
71 AED
mutton
“One bowl of mutton for 71 AED!!!”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Memsaab Curry & Tandoor is a Jumeirah Lake Towers restaurant centred on North Indian curries, tandoori dishes and biryani, with Chinese options on the menu too. For a first order, the reviews give you several clear leads: Memsaab chicken tikka, chicken balti, butter chicken and mutton biryani. The tikka is praised for its marination and char, while the biryani gets credit for tender meat and fragrant, well-cooked rice.
There is enough for vegetarian diners as well, from paneer tikka and paneer gravies to veg platters, chaat and biryani. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and several reviews mention a lake view, cosy decor and a welcoming atmosphere. Delivery is also part of the picture, with customers ordering through Careem, Noon and other platforms.
Value is not entirely consistent. Some diners call the portions generous and the pricing reasonable, while others questioned a 71 AED bowl of mutton or described a discounted chicken balti as unusually small. Service has generally been called friendly, but one review mentions delays caused by staff shortages.
Food quality also has occasional warning signs, including complaints about a bad-smelling paneer tikka masala and tasteless Manchow soup, so checking the dish and portion before ordering is sensible.