Purani Dilli

Name: Purani Dilli
Address: Mankhool Road - 4C St, Al Mankhool, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971502116816

Al Mankhool

Restaurant Closed 0 502 116 816

Purani Dilli is an Indian restaurant in Al Mankhool, known for North Indian and Awadhi flavours, live evening singing and buffet experiences. Reviews point to dishes such as chicken biryani and paneer, alongside a spacious hotel setting suited to family meals and celebrations.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

793 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Live singing

Evening live singing, including Bollywood and ghazal performances, is a major part of the dining experience.

Buffet choice

The Indian buffet is praised for its broad vegetarian and non-vegetarian selection, including themed spreads.

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What to Eat at Purani Dilli

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Purani Dilli, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

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Jalebis Net +2

“Don't forget to try desserts from their live dessert counter.They prepare fresh and hot jalebis in the counter along with rabdi,phirni etc.Service was good as always.Staff are very polite and professional.”
Malai kofta Net +2

“So is malai kofta.”

Honorable mentions (46)

Aloo tikki chaat Net +1

“The chaat station is a highlight, offering classic Indian street food favorites like aloo tikki chaat, samosa chaat, and gol guppas (pani puri) — all bursting with authentic flavors.”
Assorted mithai Net +1

“No Indian festival meal is complete without traditional sweets, and this buffet offers a variety of delectable desserts including creamy rabdi, crispy jalebis, and assorted mithai.”
Awadhi gosht korma Net +1

“The main courses are a celebration of Indian culinary richness, including veg jalfrezi, murgh mussalam (royal chicken), Awadhi gosht korma, and fragrant gosht dum biryani — all perfect for a festive feast.”
Biryani Net +1

“Amazing Biryani and atmosphere. One of the best chicken biryani I ever had”
Blueberry cheesecake Net +1

“Dessert lovers can also indulge in crème brûlée and blueberry cheesecake, adding a modern twist to classic Indian desserts.”
Business non-veg thali Net +1

“We tried their Business Non-Veg Thali and it was absolutely delicious—totally worth it. The price is reasonable, and you get a good variety of dishes included.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“Went here for lunch woth my colleagues and we had very good tomato soup, butter chicken, paneer as well as the fish fillet. It was all good and service was very nice.”
Chandni chowk tikki Net +1

“Chandni Chowk Tikki literally transported me back to the streets of old Delhi.”
Chettinad fish curry Net +1

“The Chettinad fish curry pairs beautifully with steamed basmati rice, while sides like dal panchmel and paneer long lata complement the meal perfectly.”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“Amazing Biryani and atmosphere. One of the best chicken biryani I ever had”
Chowk ki veg biriyani Net +1

“We loved everything especially peshwari murgh frontier,gosht rogan josh and kashmiri paneer chaman.We highly recommend their chowk ki veg biriyani.It was simply delicious.”
Crème brûlée Net +1

“Dessert lovers can also indulge in crème brûlée and blueberry cheesecake, adding a modern twist to classic Indian desserts.”
Dal panchmel Net +1

“The Chettinad fish curry pairs beautifully with steamed basmati rice, while sides like dal panchmel and paneer long lata complement the meal perfectly.”
Fish fillet Net +1

“Went here for lunch woth my colleagues and we had very good tomato soup, butter chicken, paneer as well as the fish fillet. It was all good and service was very nice.”
Fragrant gosht dum biryani Net +1

“The main courses are a celebration of Indian culinary richness, including veg jalfrezi, murgh mussalam (royal chicken), Awadhi gosht korma, and fragrant gosht dum biryani — all perfect for a festive feast.”
Fresh fruit salad Net +1

“You can start your meal with a variety of Indian salads and mezze, such as flavorful tandoori prawn salad, fresh fruit salad, and Mediterranean spreads like hummus, moutabel, and labneh, adding a delightful fusion touch to the celebration.”
Fruit platter Net +1

“fruit platter , scrambled eggs, omlette, Indian paratha are worth trying.”
Gosht rogan josh Net +1

“We loved everything especially peshwari murgh frontier,gosht rogan josh and kashmiri paneer chaman.We highly recommend their chowk ki veg biriyani.It was simply delicious.”
Grilled chicken seekh kebabs Net +1

“For the main starters, enjoy succulent grilled chicken seekh kebabs, tava machi (grilled fish), teekha soya chaap, and spiced bharwa paneer, all expertly cooked to perfection.”
Iftar buffet Net +1

“They are also having an amazing Iftar buffet at their Downtown branch at a very reasonable price of just 99 aed.”
Indian paratha Net +1

“fruit platter , scrambled eggs, omlette, Indian paratha are worth trying.”
Kadhai vegetable Net +1

“I personally loved the Malai Kofta and Kadhai Vegetable since they had a had a perfect symphony of flavours.”
Kashmiri paneer chaman Net +1

“We loved everything especially peshwari murgh frontier,gosht rogan josh and kashmiri paneer chaman.We highly recommend their chowk ki veg biriyani.It was simply delicious.”
Kulfi falooda Net +1

“Above all, the Kulfi Falooda made the meal complete.”
Labneh Net +1

“You can start your meal with a variety of Indian salads and mezze, such as flavorful tandoori prawn salad, fresh fruit salad, and Mediterranean spreads like hummus, moutabel, and labneh, adding a delightful fusion touch to the celebration.”
Makai ka shorba (corn broth) Net +1

“Warm your palate with makai ka shorba (corn broth), a comforting Indian soup that sets the tone for the meal.”
Murgh mussalam (royal chicken) Net +1

“The main courses are a celebration of Indian culinary richness, including veg jalfrezi, murgh mussalam (royal chicken), Awadhi gosht korma, and fragrant gosht dum biryani — all perfect for a festive feast.”
Omlette Net +1

“fruit platter , scrambled eggs, omlette, Indian paratha are worth trying.”
Paneer long lata Net +1

“The Chettinad fish curry pairs beautifully with steamed basmati rice, while sides like dal panchmel and paneer long lata complement the meal perfectly.”
Peshwari murgh frontier Net +1

“We loved everything especially peshwari murgh frontier,gosht rogan josh and kashmiri paneer chaman.We highly recommend their chowk ki veg biriyani.It was simply delicious.”
Pindi chole Net +1

“A special mention to Pindi chole. This dish originated from Rawalpindi (Pakistan) complemented well with our Kulchas.”
Potato bhaji Net +1

“I particularly enjoyed the potato bhaji at breakfast and the lentil dishes in the evening.”
Rabdi Net +1

“No Indian festival meal is complete without traditional sweets, and this buffet offers a variety of delectable desserts including creamy rabdi, crispy jalebis, and assorted mithai.”
Rasmalai Net +1

“we ordered sweets Rasmalai and I think they gave Gulab Juman or something. I’ve been eating Rasmalai for 30 years now but this was good quality. I won’t say that I’ve never tasted this well but this was good quality.”
Samosa chaat Net +1

“The chaat station is a highlight, offering classic Indian street food favorites like aloo tikki chaat, samosa chaat, and gol guppas (pani puri) — all bursting with authentic flavors.”
Scrambled eggs Net +1

“fruit platter , scrambled eggs, omlette, Indian paratha are worth trying.”
Spiced bharwa paneer Net +1

“For the main starters, enjoy succulent grilled chicken seekh kebabs, tava machi (grilled fish), teekha soya chaap, and spiced bharwa paneer, all expertly cooked to perfection.”
Steamed basmati rice Net +1

“The Chettinad fish curry pairs beautifully with steamed basmati rice, while sides like dal panchmel and paneer long lata complement the meal perfectly.”
Tandoori prawn salad Net +1

“You can start your meal with a variety of Indian salads and mezze, such as flavorful tandoori prawn salad, fresh fruit salad, and Mediterranean spreads like hummus, moutabel, and labneh, adding a delightful fusion touch to the celebration.”
Tava machi (grilled fish) Net +1

“For the main starters, enjoy succulent grilled chicken seekh kebabs, tava machi (grilled fish), teekha soya chaap, and spiced bharwa paneer, all expertly cooked to perfection.”
Teekha soya chaap Net +1

“For the main starters, enjoy succulent grilled chicken seekh kebabs, tava machi (grilled fish), teekha soya chaap, and spiced bharwa paneer, all expertly cooked to perfection.”
The big tikki brunch Net +1

“THE BIG TIKKI BRUNCH by Purani Dilli is an assemblage of Indian flavors, from Old Delhi to be precise ✨ Their Saturday brunch starts with a live pani puri station situated right at the entrance, followed by chaat station and a wide variety of buffet, consisting of salads, main course, desserts and drinks. As I always mention, the flavors of Indian food are truly appetizing and one may want to spend the maximum time at Purani Dilli to enjoy every bit of their feel. So dont miss this delicious brunch in Mankhool branch, happening every Saturday, 1pm-4pm, for 109Dhs per person only!”
Today kabab Net +1

“Do try today kabab. Soft tasty and full of flavour.”
Tomato soup Net +1

“Went here for lunch woth my colleagues and we had very good tomato soup, butter chicken, paneer as well as the fish fillet. It was all good and service was very nice.”
Veg jalfrezi Net +1

“The main courses are a celebration of Indian culinary richness, including veg jalfrezi, murgh mussalam (royal chicken), Awadhi gosht korma, and fragrant gosht dum biryani — all perfect for a festive feast.”
Unlimited chaat Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Had an incredible time trying the unlimited chaat at Purani Dilli! Chef Afzal Qureshi was absolutely amazing. He treated us to beautiful, hand-crafted chaat and added a few of his own unique twists that took the entire experience completely out of this world. Highly recommended!”

Drinks 1

Chai tea Net +1

“The food was not huge quantities but very very delicious and flavorful. The chai tea is outstanding. The waitress was phenomenal! Very sweet and attentive. Great experience!”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Galouti kebab Net −1

“Mixed experience, liked the chops but Galouti Kebab could have been done better.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check chaat. If you are visiting for unlimited chaat, confirm stock and serving capacity before settling in; one advertised offer ran out early.

Allow time. Build in extra time for made-to-order dishes and busy buffet or chaat periods, as waits of over 30 minutes were reported.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Mankhool Road - 4C St

Al Mankhool, Dubai

0 502 116 816

Mon	6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tue	6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Wed	6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Thu	6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Fri	6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Sat	6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Sun	6:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Value concerns

One recent review found the food expensive for its quality and described the taste as ordinary.

Slow service

Service was reported as slow, with another chaat visit involving a wait of more than 30 minutes.

Customer-reported prices

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

109Dhs per person

delicious brunch

“So dont miss this delicious brunch in Mankhool branch, happening every Saturday, 1pm-4pm, for 109Dhs per person only!”

Google review · February 2022

99 aed

Iftar buffet

“They are also having an amazing Iftar buffet at their Downtown branch at a very reasonable price of just 99 aed”

Google review · May 2021

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The Bottom Line

Purani Dilli is an Indian restaurant in Al Mankhool where the main draw is the combination of North Indian and Awadhi food with live evening singing. You can order à la carte dishes such as chicken biryani, paneer and kebabs, or choose an Indian buffet. The live performers are repeatedly praised for Bollywood songs and ghazals, making dinner feel more like an evening out than a quick meal.

The food has some strong specific endorsements: one diner called the chicken biryani among the best they had tried, while another praised the paneer and rasmalai. Vegetarian diners get a wide selection, and buffet reviews mention both Indian and intercontinental choices. The spacious seating, lighting and generally calm atmosphere also suit families and celebrations.

Experiences are not entirely consistent. Recent reviews report slow service, ordinary food for the price and an unlimited chaat offer running out after only a few items, with waits exceeding 30 minutes. Another diner found the food less authentic than expected.

Live music can also be loud enough to interrupt conversation. If you are visiting for chaat or a special offer, confirm availability before settling in; check for Zomato Gold or Emirates Platinum discounts as well.