Pincode

Name: Pincode
Address: Al Khail Rd, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145661424

Dubai Hills Estate

Indian restaurant Open now 04 566 1424

Pincode is an Indian restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, serving a pan-Indian menu that moves from northern favourites to coastal southern dishes. Reviews particularly highlight the dal makhani, palak salli chaat and rasmalai tiramisu, alongside a warm, modern dining room.

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4.5

★★★★★

2,288 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Distinctive menu

Indian dishes combine familiar regional flavours with creative twists, including palak salli chaat and rasmalai tiramisu.

Vegetarian picks

Dal makhani and dahi k kabab are specifically recommended for vegetarian diners.

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What to Eat at Pincode

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Pincode, 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

Cheese & zaatar naan Net +2

“Zaatar cheese naan was something that we tasted for first time it was nice.”
Chilli paneer Net +2

“I had the chili paneer - it was large enough to have as a main portion and my husband had the chicken tikka masala. He is very fussy about food and he was full of compliments for this place!”
Dal makhani Net +2

“Excellent food! The fish, dal makhni and jalebi are a must try - absolutely delicious.”
Pressure cooker chicken Net +2

“My second visit to this restaurant and the food here is all the more impressive. My friends and myself had a blast. Prawns, rice, cooker chicken, spiral potatoes chat, Pani puri, mushroom galouti, and more 😍😍.”
Spiral potatoes chat Net +2

“*Spiral Potato chat - Interestingly yummy”

Honorable mentions (34)

Palak ki salli chaat Net +1

“The food was outstanding — the Palak Chaat was perfectly crispy and flavourful, the Broccoli snacks were deliciously unique, and the momos were simply amazing.”
Biryani Net +1

“The food is flavorful with a nice modern twist - loved the kebabs and veg platter, also the biryani and saag was tasty.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“Among the highlights, the butter chicken is exceptional, while the jalebi with rabri and the chilli paneer are particularly noteworthy and make for personal favourites well worth ordering.”
Chicken chettinad Net +1

“Hosted really well by Manoj Kumar, we had the Chicken Chettinad, Paneer Tikka Masala and the Non-Veg Platter but the best was the Palak Salli Chaat.”
Chicken nuggets Net +1

“They also served chicken nuggets which was ideal for our fussy toddler!”
Chicken tikka masala Net +1

“I had the chili paneer - it was large enough to have as a main portion and my husband had the chicken tikka masala. He is very fussy about food and he was full of compliments for this place!”
Chocolate lava cake Net +1

“What made the evening even more special was the sweet birthday surprise — a warm and decadent chocolate lava cake that truly made my day! 🎂✨”
Dahi k kabab Net +1

“Must try items as a vegetarian is Dal makhani and Dahi k kabab.”
Dakhni lamb chops Net +1

“Highly recommend Madurai Bloom and the Dakhni Lamb Chops. Out of this world.”
Dal fry Net +1

“The food was great especially the pressure cooker chicken and dal fry.”
Dhokla chaat Net +1

“That said, a couple of shortcomings are worth noting. While the dhokla chaat delivers on flavour, the dhoklas themselves tend to be dry in texture.”
Garlic naan Net +1

“* Garlic Naan - Soft and delicious”
Gongura mamsam Net +1

“The food was good. They had a special winter menu, which was delicious. Gongura mamsam is a must try. Ranjita provided excellent service.”
Jalebi Net +1

“Excellent food! The fish, dal makhni and jalebi are a must try - absolutely delicious.”
Jalebi with rabri Net +1

“Among the highlights, the butter chicken is exceptional, while the jalebi with rabri and the chilli paneer are particularly noteworthy and make for personal favourites well worth ordering.”
Kerala fried chicken Net +1

“Only thing that worked? That one sauce with the Kerala fried chicken. Literally the only highlight.”
Kofta malai Net +1

“The Kofta Malai was rich and indulgent, paired beautifully with the soft and fresh cheese & zaatar naan.”
Lamb curry Net +1

“My personal fave was the shrimp in white sauce and the lamb curry.”
Madurai bloom Net +1

“Highly recommend Madurai Bloom and the Dakhni Lamb Chops. Out of this world.”
Methi malai mattar Net +1

“Food was amazing, especially the Methi Malai Mattar and the stuffed mushroom.”
Momos Net +1

“The food was outstanding — the Palak Chaat was perfectly crispy and flavourful, the Broccoli snacks were deliciously unique, and the momos were simply amazing.”
Mushroom galouti Net +1

“My second visit to this restaurant and the food here is all the more impressive. My friends and myself had a blast. Prawns, rice, cooker chicken, spiral potatoes chat, Pani puri, mushroom galouti, and more 😍😍.”
Naan bread Net +1

“The naan bread was lovely.”
Non-veg platter Net +1

“Hosted really well by Manoj Kumar, we had the Chicken Chettinad, Paneer Tikka Masala and the Non-Veg Platter but the best was the Palak Salli Chaat.”
Paneer tikka masala Net +1

“Hosted really well by Manoj Kumar, we had the Chicken Chettinad, Paneer Tikka Masala and the Non-Veg Platter but the best was the Palak Salli Chaat.”
Pani puri shots Net +1

“We started with pani puri shots that were spiced with mango water, for appetizers we went for their signature palak ki salli chaat and yogurt kebabs, for the mains we went for their new signature kofta which was in a smoked basil makhani sauce and was great and for Punjabi style chole served with Indian breads, for desserts their rasmalai tiramisu a unique Indian twist on a traditional tiramisu is a must have!”
Rasmalai tiramisu Net +1

“We started with pani puri shots that were spiced with mango water, for appetizers we went for their signature palak ki salli chaat and yogurt kebabs, for the mains we went for their new signature kofta which was in a smoked basil makhani sauce and was great and for Punjabi style chole served with Indian breads, for desserts their rasmalai tiramisu a unique Indian twist on a traditional tiramisu is a must have!”
Saag Net +1

“The food is flavorful with a nice modern twist - loved the kebabs and veg platter, also the biryani and saag was tasty.”
Saag burrata Net +1

“Saag Burrata tasted good 😋”
Shawarma Net +1

“The shawarma was amazing, portions were generous, and the staff were very friendly.”
Shrimp in white sauce Net +1

“My personal fave was the shrimp in white sauce and the lamb curry.”
Stuffed mushroom Net +1

“Food was amazing, especially the Methi Malai Mattar and the stuffed mushroom.”
Veg platter Net +1

“The food is flavorful with a nice modern twist - loved the kebabs and veg platter, also the biryani and saag was tasty.”
Popcorn soup Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Popcorn soup tasted like spicy and creamy version of lentil soup with popcorn topped😅”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Dim sum Net −1

“We ordered Palak chaat and Dim sum based on recommendation of restro staff. Palak chaat was soggy and it must be crispy. Complete mess!! Dimsum was normal, we didnt find anything special. For us, it was over rated & normal food served with presentation.”
Ghee roast masala chicken Net −1

“Ghee roast masala Chicken was too much of masala with an extra layer of masala coating.”
Mutton kebab Net −1

“Mutton kebab was undercooked inside — we somehow managed a couple of pieces and packed the rest.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try classics. For a vegetarian order, start with dal makhani and dahi k kabab; both were singled out as must-tries.

Save room. Leave space for the rasmalai tiramisu, a distinctive Indian spin on the familiar dessert.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Khail Rd

Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai

04 566 1424

Mon	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Biryani inconsistency

One diner returned both mutton and shrimp biryanis, citing excessive spice and salt even after remakes.

Uneven spice

A negative review found several dishes overwhelmingly spicy, with little balance, and called the mutton kebab undercooked.

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The Bottom Line

Pincode is an Indian restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate with a pan-Indian menu and a polished, warm setting. It suits diners who want familiar regional dishes with a modern presentation rather than a narrowly focused cuisine. Reviews repeatedly point to dal makhani, palak salli chaat, pani puri shots and the rasmalai tiramisu; the last is an especially distinctive way to finish the meal.

Vegetarian diners have clear starting points: dal makhani and dahi k kabab were recommended together, while the mushroom galouti, chilli paneer and kofta also received praise. The menu is broad enough for mixed groups, and one family appreciated having chicken nuggets available for a fussy toddler. Service is often described as friendly, attentive and quick, although one review reported a less welcoming experience when arriving as the last walk-in.

There are a few reasons to order selectively. One diner found the mutton and shrimp biryanis overly spicy or salty even after remakes, and another reported an undercooked mutton kebab. Palak chaat can also miss its intended crispness.

Prices were described as somewhat high, so this is better treated as a considered mall dining outing than a casual budget meal. Parking guidance may be worth confirming before you arrive.