Nawab Authentic Indian Restaurant - Circle Mall

Name: Nawab Authentic Indian Restaurant - Circle Mall
Address: Circle Mall JVC - Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145840881

Jumeirah

Indian restaurant 04 584 0881

Nawab Authentic Indian Restaurant in Jumeirah serves Mughlai and North Indian favourites in a relaxed Circle Mall setting. Reviews particularly point to the butter chicken, biryani and chaat, with both dine-in and takeaway experiences represented.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

189 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Dal Makhni

The dal makhni won over a diner who previously disliked the dish, who called it the best they had tried.

Mutton Biryani

Boneless mutton biryani is praised for being rich, meaty and neither too dry nor too oily.

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What to Eat at Nawab Authentic Indian Restaurant - Circle Mall

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Nawab Authentic Indian Restaurant - Circle 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

Butter chicken Net +6

“And despite some of the all time favorites such as their legendary Hot Mutton Soup being dropped from the menu, some of the classics such as their amazing Butter Chicken is still on offer.”
Pani puri Net +3

“My favourite quiet spot in Circle Mall! Their chai, pani-puri and especially their Palak ke Kofta is unbeatable: a delight for vegetarians!”
Samosas Net +2

“Nice place with good North Indian food options..I like Samosa and chat the most from them”
Dal Net +2

“I am sitting right now at this restaurant and wrapping up my dinner- ordered 2 chaat items and a daal with bread basket. Waited 10min for service attention, 20min for daal and Bread basket to arrive. And 45min for chaat to arrive after 3 reminders. Food is good but this new place is not equipped yet, to serve tables on a peak day.”
Palak kofta curry Net +2

“For vegetarians I would recommend to try the palak kofta curry.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Biryani Net +1

“A very tasty food chain branch opened here at Circle Mall called ‘ Nawab restaurant’ I always liked his foods especially Biryani, pani puri and Dhahi kachori. It’s very new branch in jvc and also it’s decoration very unique and sophisticated.”
Biryani mutton hyderabad Net +1

“Best of all Indian cuisine especially biryani mutton Hyderabad”
Biryani rice Net +1

“we tried the butter chicken and the biryani rice and the Samosa and all of them we’re just perfect and we ordered them spicy 🌶”
Bombay biryani Net +1

“Nice ambience, prompt service, liked the Bombay biryani”
Boneless mutton biryani Net +1

“It is one of the top biryani places in Dubai. I usually opt for the boneless mutton biryani which is delicious; not too dry, not too oily.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“We ordered chicken biryani and butter chicken with garlic and plain nan bread. The food was delicious and the place is calm and nice.”
Chicken dum biryani Net +1

“We tried Chicken kebab, Chicken Dum Biryani and Soya Masala. Taste was delicious and with good aroma.”
Chicken hakka noodles Net +1

“Love the food, especially the Chicken Hakka Noodles and the Manchow soup. Excellent servers and hosts. The only gripe I have that it's a tad bit expensive, but I'm presuming they are costing as per locality and not the food. Either way, great Indian food! 👍”
Chicken kebab Net +1

“We tried Chicken kebab, Chicken Dum Biryani and Soya Masala. Taste was delicious and with good aroma.”
Chilly chicken sizzler Net +1

“We wordered chilly chicken sizzler and it tasted super yum!”
Dal makhni Net +1

“Fan of dal makhni ? I wasn’t , but this place made me fall in love with . The best dal makhni i’ve ever had . No more saying . Just try once 🤤”
Dhahi kachori Net +1

“A very tasty food chain branch opened here at Circle Mall called ‘ Nawab restaurant’ I always liked his foods especially Biryani, pani puri and Dhahi kachori. It’s very new branch in jvc and also it’s decoration very unique and sophisticated.”
Fried rice with vegetables Net +1

“The samosas are also fantastic, and the fried rice with vegetables is unbeatable.”
Manchow soup Net +1

“Love the food, especially the Chicken Hakka Noodles and the Manchow soup. Excellent servers and hosts. The only gripe I have that it's a tad bit expensive, but I'm presuming they are costing as per locality and not the food. Either way, great Indian food! 👍”
Mutton biriani Net +1

“Butter Chicken just perfect, Mutton Biriani was delicious and rich! lots of meat (unlike other restaurants) and less bones. The Dal was also very delicious. They need to work on their Nan, small portion and not that good.”
Mutton chaap masala Net +1

“Wonderful place with exquisite food..the restaurant oozes out the desi indian vibes and mouthwatering range of dishes.. highly recommend their zafrani murg tikka and mutton chaap masala.. definitely a must visit for authentic Indian food.”
Mutton rara Net +1

“Excellent food. One of the best Prawn Biryani, Butter Chicken and Mutton Rara I have tasted in a long time.”
Non veg thaali Net +1

“Even the non veg thaali was awesome.”
Non-veg north indian thali Net +1

“Non-veg & Veg north Indian thali...simple & delicious. Real value for money...perfect ambience coupled with excellent service”
Prawn biryani Net +1

“Excellent food. One of the best Prawn Biryani, Butter Chicken and Mutton Rara I have tasted in a long time.”
Raj kachori Net +1

“Had a plate of pani puri which had sweet chutney is one which I Will remember forever(must try) also ordered the tempting Raj Kachori seen on the photo which is definitely a dish you have to go for…”
Soya chap masala Net +1

“Butter chicken and soya chap masala was also goood.. overall good experience!”
Soya masala Net +1

“We tried Chicken kebab, Chicken Dum Biryani and Soya Masala. Taste was delicious and with good aroma.”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“Loved tandoori chicken almost 8 pieces for aed 50 .”
Veg north indian thali Net +1

“Non-veg & Veg north Indian thali...simple & delicious. Real value for money...perfect ambience coupled with excellent service”
Zafrani murg tikka Net +1

“Wonderful place with exquisite food..the restaurant oozes out the desi indian vibes and mouthwatering range of dishes.. highly recommend their zafrani murg tikka and mutton chaap masala.. definitely a must visit for authentic Indian food.”
Bread basket Net 0

Mixed feedback

“I am sitting right now at this restaurant and wrapping up my dinner- ordered 2 chaat items and a daal with bread basket. Waited 10min for service attention, 20min for daal and Bread basket to arrive. And 45min for chaat to arrive after 3 reminders. Food is good but this new place is not equipped yet, to serve tables on a peak day.”

Drinks 2

Karak chai Net +1

“Lovely place to enjoy some Karak chai, Chaat and their minty lemonade aka Pudina Nimbu Shikanji is pretty popular.”
Masala chai Net +1

“Not to forget the masala chai was awesome!”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 2

Chicken nawabi curry Net −1

“The food is terrible, ordered a chicken nawabi curry the chicken was either undercooked or expired it smelled and after eating it I started feeling bad and had cold sweats.”
Fish gravy Net −1

“Ordered fish gravy and was so disappointed, the fish quality was so bad , used frozen fillets white fish , and level of spices and chili unbearable , though I requested mild taste , also the value of the money was too high”

Drinks 1

Karak Net −1

“Only thing I didn't liked was the Karak there, not really good.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Classics. Start with butter chicken or boneless mutton biryani, two dishes repeatedly described as rich and satisfying.

Order Chaat. For a snack or lighter meal, consider pani puri or Raj Kachori, especially if you enjoy sweet chutney.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Circle Mall JVC - Jumeirah Village Circle

Jumeirah Village, Dubai

04 584 0881

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Common Concerns

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High Prices

Several diners found the pricing high, including a report of AED 48 for a small portion of chicken tikka masala.

Service Delays

Service has been inconsistent: one diner waited 45 minutes for chaat after repeated reminders.

Customer-reported prices

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

aed 50

tandoori chicken

“Loved tandoori chicken almost 8 pieces for aed 50”

Google review · February 2022

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The Bottom Line

Nawab Authentic Indian Restaurant is a Circle Mall destination in Jumeirah for Mughlai and North Indian food, with enough variety to cover a full meal or a chaat stop. The strongest review themes are butter chicken, boneless mutton biryani, dal makhni and chaat; the Raj Kachori and pani puri are especially useful picks for sharing or a lighter visit. The setting gets good marks for its Indian decor, music and relaxed mall atmosphere.

Families have enjoyed the food, and Circle Mall provides ample parking. Takeaway is also a solid part of the picture: one repeat customer describes consistently rich sauces, good ingredients and careful packaging. Value is less settled.

Some diners call the food affordable, while others consider it expensive compared with Indian restaurants in Al Karama and Al Barsha. One review cites dhs:48/- for a small chicken tikka masala portion, and bread pricing and naan portions also attract criticism. Service appears uneven rather than reliably fast.

Several reviews praise courteous, prompt staff, but others describe being ignored or waiting up to 45 minutes for chaat on a busy day. For a quick meal, visiting off-peak is the safer choice, and spice levels are worth confirming before ordering.