Punjab Grill

Name: Punjab Grill
Address: Anantara Downtown - Lobby Level - Marasi Dr, Business Bay, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971501941107

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Modern Indian restaurant Open now 0 501 941 107

Punjab Grill is a modern Indian restaurant in Business Bay, set inside the Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel. Reviews point to refined North Indian cooking such as kebabs and ras malai, with an open-kitchen element and attentive service that suit relaxed dinners, celebrations and business lunches.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

529 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Open kitchen

The open kitchen brings a theatrical touch, and one family’s children were invited to watch chefs use the tandoor.

Vegetarian choice

Reviews describe satisfying vegetarian menus and thoughtful dishes such as chef-prepared vegetarian anniversary plates.

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What to Eat at Punjab Grill

These items at Punjab Grill got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 7

Chicken tikka Net +3

“Mains like the Chicken Tikka and Paneer Roulade showed off exactly what Punjab Grill does best: honoring classic North Indian flavors while giving them a confident, contemporary twist.”
Dahi bhalla Net +2

“The dahi bhalla was so soft it basically melted away like a cloud and a palak patta chaat that added a nice crisp, refreshing contrast.”
Garlic naan Net +2

“We loved this with their paratha and garlic naan.”
Palak patta chaat Net +2

“The meal started with the Palak Patta Chaat, which was crisp, flavorful, and perfectly spiced – a great start to the evening.”
Pan rasmali Net +2

“Pan rasmali in desert is super”
Papad basket Net +2

“starters like ajwani fish tikka, chicken tikka not only super tasty but also the most awesome taste magic lies in thr papad basket with 8 different chutney...”
Ras malai Net +2

“Also loved the ras malai to end the meal with.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Butter chicken Net +1

“The chicken tikka, dahi bhalla, butter chicken were specifically amazing.”
Ajwani fish tikka Net +1

“starters like ajwani fish tikka, chicken tikka not only super tasty but also the most awesome taste magic lies in thr papad basket with 8 different chutney...”
Bohra lamb shorba Net +1

“Every dish was packed with flavor, starting with the comforting Bohra Lamb Shorba and ending on a sweet note with the beautifully presented Malai Pista Kulfi.”
Cheese nan Net +1

“Parul she was our waitress and sandy and ranjan, they gave us the most kindness and welcoming hospitality, we didn’t know what to order, and then Parul she helped us to order new things and the food was amazing, I think I have no enough word to describe how happy I was and the taste of cheese nan was so delicious 🤤”
Chicken dum biryani Net +1

“Their chicken dum biryani was delicious.”
Chicken dum pakt Net +1

“chicken dum pakt is another signature dish..”
Chicken tandoori platter Net +1

“We tried their chicken tandoori platter so this was 4 pieces of boneless chicken with green, yellow, red, and white chicken (different marinades) also tasty and juicy.”
Chicken tikka curry Net +1

“Their chicken tikka curry was also very good.”
Dal makhni Net +1

“The Dal Makhni was rich, creamy, and exactly what you’d expect from an authentic North Indian restaurant.”
Dal shorba Net +1

“The Samosa Chaat was an explosion of textures — crispy, tangy, and perfectly spiced — and the Dal Shorba was deeply comforting without being heavy.”
Eid menu Net +1

“We opted for the Eid Menu, which offered a thoughtfully curated selection of starters and mains. Every dish was packed with flavor, starting with the comforting Bohra Lamb Shorba and ending on a sweet note with the beautifully presented Malai Pista Kulfi.”
Fried paneer Net +1

“We were offered a complimentary amuse bouche of fried paneer which tasted delicious.”
Haleem Net +1

“As we had reached on the cusp of Eid, we were served haleem which was gastronomically fabulous, which i assume isnt an usual entry in their CL menu.”
Jumbo grilled prawns Net +1

“Their jumbo grilled prawns were juicy and tasty.”
Kothambir wadi Net +1

“Parul pleasantly surprised us with an additional complementary “Marathi” style kothambir wadi with thecha presented in a fine dine experience!! Truly amazing.”
Kulcha Net +1

“I bet that nowhere you find Kulcha like a pizza - soft & fluffy with medium spicy prawn tikka masala..”
Malai pista kulfi Net +1

“Every dish was packed with flavor, starting with the comforting Bohra Lamb Shorba and ending on a sweet note with the beautifully presented Malai Pista Kulfi.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“I ordered a mixed grill. The food was good but portion size was tiny to be honest. Felt a bit overpriced for what I got.”
Mutton and aloo biryani Net +1

“The Mutton and Aloo Biryani was aromatic and cooked to perfection, with each grain of rice standing out and bursting with flavor.”
Mutton rogan josh Net +1

“We also had the mutton Rogan Josh was really good, the meat was very tender.”
Non-veg starter for two Net +1

“We had the non-veg starter for two that was quite filling and had a good variety.”
Onasadya Net +1

“Had the most amazing Onasadya at Punjab Grill today. Some dishes were even better than authentic South Indian restaurants. The food and service were beyond amazing! The presentation of the dishes and the hospitality by the Chef and the staff were nothing short of impeccable. The flavours were so balanced and the portion sizes were generous.”
Palak chaat Net +1

“The Palak Chaat was a standout dish for us—such a lovely representation of Indian cuisine.”
Paneer multani Net +1

“For mains, we ate paneer multani, butter chicken and garlic naan. It was rich, indulgent, and impossible to stop eating.”
Paneer roulade Net +1

“Mains like the Chicken Tikka and Paneer Roulade showed off exactly what Punjab Grill does best: honoring classic North Indian flavors while giving them a confident, contemporary twist.”
Parsi salli chicken Net +1

“For the main course we had Parsi salli chicken that was my favorite!”
Pista kulfi Net +1

“We wrapped things up with pista kulfi, which was the perfect sweet ending.”
Potato-stuffed samosa Net +1

“We also ordered their potato-stuffed samosa (2 pieces per serving) which came with 3 sauces and it was tasty.”
Prawn tikka masala Net +1

“I bet that nowhere you find Kulcha like a pizza - soft & fluffy with medium spicy prawn tikka masala..”
Punjabi dal Net +1

“Their Punjabi dal was nice.”
Samosa chaat Net +1

“The Samosa Chaat was an explosion of textures — crispy, tangy, and perfectly spiced — and the Dal Shorba was deeply comforting without being heavy.”
Seafood soup Net +1

“We ordered seafood soup for my son and asked them to use coconut milk instead of cooking cream due to my son’s dairy intolerance and they were kind enough to do so. It tasted delicious!”
Seekh kebabs Net +1

“The Seekh Kebabs are tender and juicy, bursting with flavor.”
Soya chaap tikka masala Net +1

“The rest of the items were absolutely brain swirling yummy, and dont miss the soya chaap tikka masala! (part of the veg CL menu and NO it doesnt taste like meat, which sadly soya is famously known for but doesnt even come close to - soya has its own persona!)”
Summer indulgence lunch Net +1

“The Summer Indulgence Lunch was something unique and perfectly suited for the summer season. The dishes were light, refreshing, and comforting, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our dining experience.”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“The Tandoori Chicken is a standout, with its perfectly charred exterior and succulent, well-marinated meat inside.”
Tomato shorba Net +1

“Then came the appetisers. An interesting papad basket, and a comforting tomato shorba that felt like a warm hug in a bowl.”
Vegan dahl makhani Net +1

“They arranged a full vegan Dahl Makhani for me (just call in advanced and they make almost any thing vegan option)”

Drinks 1

Passionfruit mojito Net +1

“Apart from the food and the ambience, I loved the Passionfruit Mojito too and I'd recommend this too.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Set spice. Ask about spice intensity before ordering; one review says the menu uses a scale from 1 to 5.

Mention allergies. Call ahead for dietary needs: the kitchen replaced cooking cream with coconut milk for a dairy-intolerant child.

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Practical details

Anantara Downtown - Lobby Level - Marasi Dr

Business Bay, Dubai

0 501 941 107

Mon	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	11:30 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Higher prices

The hotel setting puts prices on the higher side, so this is not an especially budget-friendly Indian meal.

Added charges

Menu prices may not be the final bill: municipality tax and service charge are added afterward.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 99 per person

business lunch

“We had the business lunch, which costs AED 99 per person and includes a starter, main course, dessert, and more”

Google review · January 2026

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The Bottom Line

Punjab Grill is a modern Indian restaurant in Business Bay, inside the Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel, with a polished setting and an occasion-friendly feel. You can order North Indian favourites including kebabs, tandoori chicken, butter chicken and biryani; the open kitchen adds a little theatre, and one family’s children were invited to watch chefs use the tandoor. The menu leans refined without losing its Punjabi roots.

Reviewers specifically mention the Samosa Chaat, Palak Patta Chaat, Chicken dum biryani and ras malai, while the paan rasmalai is another dessert worth noting. Vegetarian diners have praised the dedicated festive options, and the kitchen adapted a seafood soup with coconut milk for a child with dairy intolerance. Portions are often described as generous, though one mixed-grill order was judged too small for its price.

This works well for anniversaries, birthdays, business lunches and quiet dinners, with reviews mentioning complimentary cakes, roses and desserts for celebrations. Expect hotel-level pricing: a business lunch was reported at AED 99 per person, and another review noted that municipality tax and service charge are added afterward. Valet parking is available; remember to keep the bill for the valet.