Broad menu
The menu spans several cuisines, giving groups plenty of choice beyond Indian dishes.
NEW BABA RESTAURANT NEW API TOWER
Barsha Heights
New Baba Restaurant in Barsha Heights is a broad-cuisine spot covering Indian, Chinese, Thai and European-style dishes. Reviews particularly point to its flavorful shawarma and Hyderabadi biryani, alongside generous portions and a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting for casual meals or coffee.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
433 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large portions
Several diners describe the servings as generous and good value for their size.
Fresh grills
Grilled food and shawarma are repeatedly praised, with one diner calling the shawarma their best in 10 years in Dubai.
Biryani
The Hyderabadi biryani is singled out for its flavor and satisfying spice balance.
Outdoor seating
The outdoor area is described as pleasant, with live music mentioned for an evening visit in April.
Late service
One review reports warm, professional service even at 2 a.m., useful for late-night diners.
Fresh salads
Salads are described as fresh, delicious and carefully arranged, while the mango smoothie also earns praise.
What to Eat at NEW BABA RESTAURANT NEW API TOWER 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 NEW BABA RESTAURANT NEW API TOWER, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 NEW BABA RESTAURANT NEW API TOWER got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Shawarma Net +2
“I recently tried the shawarma at New Baba Restaurant (New API Tower), and honestly, it was the best shawarma I have had in my 10 years living in Dubai. The taste was absolutely amazing, perfectly prepared, fresh, and full of flavor.”
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“I recently tried the shawarma at New Baba Restaurant (New API Tower), and honestly, it was the best shawarma I have had in my 10 years living in Dubai. The taste was absolutely amazing, perfectly prepared, fresh, and full of flavor.”June 2026
“Its my to go place staff are friendly and mostly place is nice for outdoor setting and indoor also and female friendly and food is fresh all the time grilled food and shawerma are the best they have only they need more variations on the menu and more sweets menu”March 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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Biryani Net +1
“The biryani was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, beautifully presented, and perfectly balanced with the right amount of spices. The vibrant colors, fresh tomatoes, mint, and fried onions on top made it not only taste great but also look stunning.”
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“The biryani was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, beautifully presented, and perfectly balanced with the right amount of spices. The vibrant colors, fresh tomatoes, mint, and fried onions on top made it not only taste great but also look stunning.”November 2025
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Chicken kadai Net +1
“Chicken Kadai was awsome. Not much spicy and perfect gravey.”
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“Chicken Kadai was awsome. Not much spicy and perfect gravey.”May 2026
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Chicken schezwan noodles Net +1
“This is was delightful pleasure. We wanted pasta and randomly chose this place. The food is delicious. Along with pasta- we ordered a chicken schezwan noodles and Kunafa. All were really nice.”
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“This is was delightful pleasure. We wanted pasta and randomly chose this place. The food is delicious. Along with pasta- we ordered a chicken schezwan noodles and Kunafa. All were really nice.”April 2025
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Crème brulee Net +1
“The foods are so homeeee🥰🥰🥰🥰and the staff are always smiling and accomodating💙🩵a must visit 🥳they have this unique herbal tea 🫶🏻Muhabatha tea❤️🔥this crème brulee..🥰🥰🥰”
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“The foods are so homeeee🥰🥰🥰🥰and the staff are always smiling and accomodating💙🩵a must visit 🥳they have this unique herbal tea 🫶🏻Muhabatha tea❤️🔥this crème brulee..🥰🥰🥰”June 2025
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Grilled fish and fries Net +1
“I had the grilled fish and fries, which was cooked to perfection.”
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“I had the grilled fish and fries, which was cooked to perfection.”December 2025
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Grilled mutton kebab Net +1
“Very tasty food, friendly service. Eating at this restaurant was a great experience. I liked the grilled mutton kebab the most.”
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“Very tasty food, friendly service. Eating at this restaurant was a great experience. I liked the grilled mutton kebab the most.”September 2025
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Hyderabadi biryani Net +1
“The experience is good and the food was really I like it also the customer service is like wow and the Hyderabadi biryani so delicious. Thank you guys”
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“The experience is good and the food was really I like it also the customer service is like wow and the Hyderabadi biryani so delicious. Thank you guys”May 2026
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Khichdi Net +1
“Served fresh coocked Khichdi and daal along with pickle made up the mood.”
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“Served fresh coocked Khichdi and daal along with pickle made up the mood.”May 2026
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Kunafa Net +1
“This is was delightful pleasure. We wanted pasta and randomly chose this place. The food is delicious. Along with pasta- we ordered a chicken schezwan noodles and Kunafa. All were really nice.”
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Review excerpts
“This is was delightful pleasure. We wanted pasta and randomly chose this place. The food is delicious. Along with pasta- we ordered a chicken schezwan noodles and Kunafa. All were really nice.”April 2025
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Mongolian beef Net +1
“The Mongolian beef is a must have if you are a beef eater.”
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“The Mongolian beef is a must have if you are a beef eater.”March 2025
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Naan bread with garlic Net +1
“Best dishes I ever taste. Naan bread with garlic is omg !”
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“Best dishes I ever taste. Naan bread with garlic is omg !”March 2025
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Tandoori roti Net +1
“Tandoori roti was like a home coocked.”
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“Tandoori roti was like a home coocked.”May 2026
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Cappuccino is very flavorful and the pancakes taste is good too!”
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“Cappuccino is very flavorful and the pancakes taste is good too!”March 2025
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Layer tea Net +1
“Food is amazing! Big serving....Staff is very friendly! specially KAVI 🇱🇰 she is very kindly. My favorite place to eat and dine...They have nice layer tea and a place to sit outside...”
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“Food is amazing! Big serving....Staff is very friendly! specially KAVI 🇱🇰 she is very kindly. My favorite place to eat and dine...They have nice layer tea and a place to sit outside...”April 2025
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Muhabatha tea Net +1
“The foods are so homeeee🥰🥰🥰🥰and the staff are always smiling and accomodating💙🩵a must visit 🥳they have this unique herbal tea 🫶🏻Muhabatha tea❤️🔥this crème brulee..🥰🥰🥰”
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Review excerpts
“The foods are so homeeee🥰🥰🥰🥰and the staff are always smiling and accomodating💙🩵a must visit 🥳they have this unique herbal tea 🫶🏻Muhabatha tea❤️🔥this crème brulee..🥰🥰🥰”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. If you are in a hurry, tell the team early and allow extra time for food and the bill.
Confirm ingredients. Ask whether a beef dish contains regular meat or organ meats, and repeat any exclusions clearly before ordering.
Check orders. Before accepting the meal, check that special requests were followed; one replacement arrived with rice despite a clear request.
Choose season. The outdoor area suits cooler weather; in summer, use the air-conditioned indoor seating instead.
Buffer large orders. For group delivery, build in a substantial time buffer: a 16-person order was reported more than an hour late.
Try grills. For a first order, the reviews give especially clear support to the shawarma and grilled dishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
New API building - Groundfloor - beside Fahad Tower 1
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Multiple reviews mention slow food, bills or delivery; one large order arrived more than an hour late.
Order errors
Some customers received dishes that did not match clear instructions, including rice served when it was requested without.
Inconsistent food
A few diners report tasteless or poorly prepared food, despite many positive comments about flavor.
Value concerns
One reviewer felt the menu was overpriced relative to the cafeteria-style atmosphere and food quality.
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The Bottom Line
New Baba Restaurant is a Barsha Heights all-rounder with an unusually wide menu: diners mention Indian, Chinese, Thai, Italian, American and other choices, so mixed groups can usually find something familiar. The strongest review-backed picks are shawarma, Hyderabadi biryani, grilled fish and fries, and grilled mutton kebab. Portions are often described as large, and many customers consider the prices affordable or reasonable.
The setting is part of the appeal. Reviews describe a calm, tidy venue with both outdoor and indoor seating; an April visit included live music outside, while summer diners can use the air-conditioned interior. Salads, fresh juices and smoothies also get specific praise, with the mango smoothie called a highlight.
Coffee, desserts and unusual drinks such as Muhabatha tea add reasons to linger. Service is frequently warm and attentive, but it is not consistently quick. Several diners mention slow food or bills, and a 16-person order reportedly arrived over an hour late.
There are also complaints about incorrect orders and unclear dish ingredients: one customer expected beef meat but received organ meats, then received rice despite requesting none. Confirm ingredients and special instructions clearly, and allow extra time if you are ordering for a group or visiting during a busy period.