Pure Punjabi Restaurant

Name: Pure Punjabi Restaurant
Address: Mayfair Tower - Shop 04, Ground Floor - Marasi Dr, Business Bay, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971524323318

Business Bay

Indian restaurant Open now 0 524 323 318

Pure Punjabi Restaurant is a casual Indian restaurant in Business Bay focused on Punjabi home-style cooking. Reviews point to dishes such as butter chicken, dal makhani, Amritsari kulcha and lassi, with canal-side seating adding a relaxed setting.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

464 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Punjabi Flavours

Reviewers describe the food as authentic, home-style Punjabi cooking, with parathas and rich mains standing out.

Kulcha Quality

The Amritsari kulcha combo was crisp from the tandoor, generously filled and paired with good chhole.

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What to Eat at Pure Punjabi Restaurant

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

Food 1

Chhole Net +2

“It was a big disappointment due to the Naan being largely undercooked - I am attaching a photo. Chole, dahi bhalla and chicken tikka were good.”

Honorable mentions (24)

Butter chicken Net +1

“Butter chicken and dal makhani are highly recommended.”
Dal makhani Net +1

“For mains, we had dal makhani and amritsari paneer along with Indian breads. Rich delightful and good flavours.”
Amritsari aloo kulcha Net +1

“Egg curry and Amritsari aloo kulcha are definitely worth trying!”
Amritsari kulcha combo Net +1

“Amritsari kulcha combo which came with chhole - kulcha was great with lots of filling and sprinkled masala. It was made crisp in tandoor perfectly. taste of chhole was also very good”
Amritsari paneer Net +1

“For mains, we had dal makhani and amritsari paneer along with Indian breads. Rich delightful and good flavours.”
Bhagwan mushrooms stuffed with cottage cheese Net +1

“Bhagwan mushrooms stuffed with cottage cheese was so so good.”
Chana masala Net +1

“Food taste was good & reasonable prices. We tried roti and chana masala.”
Chatpata soya chaap Net +1

“We started off chatpata soya Chaap, s good tongue tickler with spicy and tangy flavours.”
Chicken ́malai tikka Net +1

“I love indian food very tasty food chicken ́malai tikka thank u all and sohi shbnam”
Chole bhature Net +1

“Great experience Chole bhature osm taste and very nyc staff shabnam and every one”
Dahi bhalla Net +1

“It was a big disappointment due to the Naan being largely undercooked - I am attaching a photo. Chole, dahi bhalla and chicken tikka were good.”
Egg curry Net +1

“Egg curry and Amritsari aloo kulcha are definitely worth trying!”
Garlic butter naan Net +1

“What amazing butter chicken ,Garlic butter naan was super soft ,the peda lassi omg drooling walkable from city max business bay hotel….”
Handi paneer Net +1

“Osm food breakfast handi paneer thanks sohi Shabnam very fantastic behavior very innocent girl feel very good and same Punjab home style”
Kadhi Net +1

“Kadhi chawal combo - taste of Kadhi was great - rice was bit of uncooked and raw. Qty of rice shall be increased”
Kadhi chawal combo Net +1

“Kadhi chawal combo - taste of Kadhi was great - rice was bit of uncooked and raw. Qty of rice shall be increased”
Kulcha Net +1

“Amritsari kulcha combo which came with chhole - kulcha was great with lots of filling and sprinkled masala. It was made crisp in tandoor perfectly. taste of chhole was also very good”
Moong dal halwa Net +1

“For desserts we had moong dal halwa, a treat to tastebuds.”
Parathas Net +1

“As the name suggests, it reminds of pure punjabi food! Just amazing authentic punjabi food! Staff makes you feel homely! We usually go here for parathas!”
Roti Net +1

“Food taste was good & reasonable prices. We tried roti and chana masala.”
Shikanji Net +1

“Peda lassi and the shikanji were great accompaniment to our Punjabi food fare.”
Tandoori momos Net +1

“Tandoori momos- 4/5 Not on the menu but the waitress who was too kind enough to answer all my questions and suggest dishes too. Momo's I loved...they tasted the best!”
Veg biryani Net +1

“Veg biryani - 4/5 I ordered online it was too good. Wet enough, had veggies, corn, paneer all in a good proportion.”
Aalu paratha Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The Lassi and Aalu paratha was great but expensive. The price of Aalu Paratha should be reduced a little so that we can eat more lol .”

Drinks 4

Peda lassi Net +2

“What amazing butter chicken ,Garlic butter naan was super soft ,the peda lassi omg drooling walkable from city max business bay hotel….”
Chai Net +1

“Thank you Mr Sunil and the entire team for the amazing service and great food and also the wonderful chai”
Lassi Net +1

“The Lassi and Aalu paratha was great but expensive.”
Masala chai Net +1

“Overall good masala chai with good options to eat as snacks food have many veg and non veg options papdi chat , Golgappe and many more it’s very good location opposite to Holidayinn and the same line of Hyde hotel .”

What to Avoid (15)

Food 14

Chana bhatura Net −1

“I didn’t have very good experience at this place. I ordered chana bhatura, samosa chaat, paani poori, saag, daal and many more. Chana and bhatura both are quite cold and i complaint them about it and then they maybe refry it and when i had one bite it have lots of oil and bhatura is also flat not fluffy and i left the whole plate and again told them about it and after all this ,they charged us for chana bhatura also.”
Chicken curry Net −1

“I ordered chicken curry from them , But when it came They put too much oil in the curry and it was leaking in the table cover set , After I ate the chicken curry from this place , I got health problem from them because they put too much oil for serious health serious issue , I do not recommend this , I got cholesterol and health problem after eating this chicken curry that it was very oily in heavy loaded amount”
Chicken tikka masala Net −1

“But the worst part was the chicken tikka masala… Chicken? Seriously? I honestly thought I was eating brain. It wasn’t even meat — it was white, mushy and spongy.”
Egg biryani Net −1

“Egg biryani - 2/5 there was no masala curry in it nothing!!...it was just biryani rice and eggs!”
Garlic cheese naan Net −1

“I ordered a garlic cheese naan: there was no cheese at all, only garlic.”
Least spicy chicken masala Net −1

“Ordered the least spicy chicken masala. Recieved more than medium spicy (ok, indian measurement) sharply chopped bones with some accidental meat on it. Charged 55.”
Mixed pagodas Net −1

“I ordered a plate of mixed pagodas and there's nothing mix about it except the very high price I paid As u can see from my picture posted its all potato pagoda which in turn was very cold and inedible..”
Naan Net −1

“It was a big disappointment due to the Naan being largely undercooked - I am attaching a photo. Chole, dahi bhalla and chicken tikka were good. I ended up eating half of the uncooked Naan (because I was so hungry) and throwing the rest away.”
Potato pagoda Net −1

“As u can see from my picture posted its all potato pagoda which in turn was very cold and inedible..”
Samosa Net −1

“Samosa seems its soaked in oil well and everything from the wraps to the covers to my crockery is all wet with oil The restaurant is making a killing by charging exorbitant price for a humble samosa”
Samosa chaat Net −1

“We came for take away order which is samosa chaat and alo parata it takes them 40min to prepare and same time they served people who came after us for dinner which is their order was need more time to prepare. So my order in any restaurants won’t take more than 15min maaaax And we kept waiting and waiting then food was horrible the chaat was so bad really bad 😔”
Signature biryani Net −1

“-I ordered their signature biryani and it was Very bad quality, was very spicy! -No taste or flavor at all just super spicy, simply disgusting. -Makes your lips and tongue numb , you can’t enjoy it at all! They add so much spicy feels like they want to hide something smells bad or taste bad in the food so that they add extremely spicy. - I can eat spicy food and it Not first time I order same order from there it’s the 3rd or 4th time.. -Before it was normal spicy, eatable, and taste smoky and delicious. It was high quality. -This time it’s Disgusting, can’t even eat or taste anything from the spicy. -Portion is big and nice and full of meat, but the spicy makes you feel you want to vomite and can’t eat. -Very bad experience and I’m very disappointed.”
Tandoori chicken Net −1

“We ordered the same items we used to order - Tandoori chicken, Dal makhani and some chicken curry that the waitress said was special. None of the items impressed us.”
Tandoori roti Net −1

“It’s too damn expensive, they are selling a hand size tandoori roti for 5 aed, still it’s half burned too, i would just recommend to not dine here, thanks 🙏”

Drinks 1

Gur chai Net −1

“Gur chai - 2.5/5 It wasn't gur/jaggery! So why so much prize and listing on menu?”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Spice. Ask how spicy the dish will be before ordering; one chicken masala marked least spicy arrived hotter than expected.

Allow Time. Build in extra time for dine-in or takeaway, as one customer reported a 30–40-minute wait while delivery orders were prioritised.

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Practical details

Mayfair Tower - Shop 04, Ground Floor - Marasi Dr

Business Bay, Dubai

0 524 323 318

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

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Cooking

Preparation can vary: reviews mention undercooked naan or rice, burned roti and a butter chicken combo with poorly roasted bread.

Oily Dishes

Some orders were described as heavily oily, including chicken curry, bhatura and samosas.

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The Bottom Line

Pure Punjabi is a casual Punjabi restaurant in Business Bay for familiar North Indian comfort food rather than a quick, predictable chain-style meal. The menu has enough range for mixed groups: reviewers mention butter chicken, dal makhani, Amritsari kulcha, chole bhature, parathas, biryani and lassi. Several describe the flavours as authentic or home-style, and the kulcha was praised for its generous filling and crisp tandoor finish.

The setting is small and café-like, but the canal-side location gives it a pleasant after-dinner option: one reviewer enjoyed a walk by the water, while another mentioned outdoor seating and Burj Khalifa views. Staff are often described as friendly and willing to explain the menu, which helps if you are unfamiliar with Punjabi dishes. Consistency is the main caveat.

Reviews report undercooked naan or rice, burned roti, overly oily curry and a butter chicken combo with poorly roasted bread. Spice levels may also run hotter than requested. Outdoor diners have encountered flies, and one review cites a 30–40-minute wait while online orders were handled.

Prices are not universally seen as good value, with complaints about small delivery portions and a AED 5 hand-sized tandoori roti. Check spice, cooking and order details when ordering, especially for delivery.