Authentic flavours
Reviewers describe the Indian food as authentic, well spiced and consistently flavourful, including both classic and fusion dishes.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Rohini is a contemporary Indian restaurant and bar in Jumeirah Lake Towers, combining traditional flavours with playful fusion touches. It suits diners looking for dishes such as butter chicken alongside a lively evening atmosphere with live music and DJ sets.
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Reviewers describe the Indian food as authentic, well spiced and consistently flavourful, including both classic and fusion dishes.
Vegetarian diners praised the flavorful Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan, with fresh ingredients and well-judged spice.
Live music and DJ sets add energy to dinner, making the venue more animated than a typical quiet Indian restaurant.
A family visiting with a toddler said the food arrived without too much waiting, and another review praised the team’s care with a young child.
A party of 11 reported attentive service, hot food and accurate orders despite the size of the table.
The kitchen accommodated a Jain customization request for a team lunch, useful for groups with specific dietary preferences.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Rohini Indian Restaurant And Bar, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Butter Chicken: Rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned—a crowd favorite.”
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“Butter Chicken: Rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned—a crowd favorite.”April 2026
“I ve been to a lot of indian restaurants but Rohini situated in Jlt is the best one, the welcoming is high level, the staff very friendly and assist you the whole time, I ve tried seafood and chicken tells as appetizers was juicy , very soft and tasty with the magical pickle bar you get lost in a variety of homemade sauces, the pulao saffron rice is very yummy, butter chicken and cheesy lasagna was the best , finishing with the amazing sweet Rohini surprise 👌✨✨✨✨”April 2026
“Chettinad prawn taco was tasty and spicy but was a tad too oily.”
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“Chettinad prawn taco was tasty and spicy but was a tad too oily.”December 2024
“we had ordered for the Tomato soup, Raan Musalam, Chettinad Prawn taco..all the dishess were absolutely superb.”April 2026
“The Dal was the best I’ve ever had!”
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“The Dal was the best I’ve ever had!”March 2026
“Mutton biryani and Dal and fried onions were special.”July 2026
“Esp being vegetarians - the Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan were super flavorful and fresh.”
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“Esp being vegetarians - the Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan were super flavorful and fresh.”July 2026
“We enjoyed a lovely Haleem which was part of the Eid menu , the balance of flavors was perfect and the Taftan roti was melt in the mouth.”March 2026
“For drinks, we tried the Aam Rus and Berry Bliss—both refreshing and packed with flavor, a perfect complement to the food.”
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“For drinks, we tried the Aam Rus and Berry Bliss—both refreshing and packed with flavor, a perfect complement to the food.”April 2025
“We kicked things off with the paneer tikka and aloo chaat—both were bursting with flavor.”
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“We kicked things off with the paneer tikka and aloo chaat—both were bursting with flavor.”April 2025
“The Amritsari fish was perfectly crispy and seasoned, and the biryani hit all the right notes—fragrant, spicy, and so satisfying.”
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“The Amritsari fish was perfectly crispy and seasoned, and the biryani hit all the right notes—fragrant, spicy, and so satisfying.”April 2025
“For drinks, we tried the Aam Rus and Berry Bliss—both refreshing and packed with flavor, a perfect complement to the food.”
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“For drinks, we tried the Aam Rus and Berry Bliss—both refreshing and packed with flavor, a perfect complement to the food.”April 2025
“The Business Lunch: We opted for both the 2-course (AED 80) and 3-course (AED 95) menus, exploring both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections. The quality of the ingredients is evident; every dish arrived promptly and steaming hot. The flavor profile is beautifully mild and refined, perfect for those who prefer a less aggressive spice level though the kitchen is happy to adjust the heat to your preference.”
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“The Business Lunch: We opted for both the 2-course (AED 80) and 3-course (AED 95) menus, exploring both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections. The quality of the ingredients is evident; every dish arrived promptly and steaming hot. The flavor profile is beautifully mild and refined, perfect for those who prefer a less aggressive spice level though the kitchen is happy to adjust the heat to your preference.”April 2026
“Chicken, cheese patty and masala tea are just perfect! I enjoy every bite and every minute there.”
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“Chicken, cheese patty and masala tea are just perfect! I enjoy every bite and every minute there.”February 2026
“I ve been to a lot of indian restaurants but Rohini situated in Jlt is the best one, the welcoming is high level, the staff very friendly and assist you the whole time, I ve tried seafood and chicken tells as appetizers was juicy , very soft and tasty with the magical pickle bar you get lost in a variety of homemade sauces, the pulao saffron rice is very yummy, butter chicken and cheesy lasagna was the best , finishing with the amazing sweet Rohini surprise 👌✨✨✨✨”
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“I ve been to a lot of indian restaurants but Rohini situated in Jlt is the best one, the welcoming is high level, the staff very friendly and assist you the whole time, I ve tried seafood and chicken tells as appetizers was juicy , very soft and tasty with the magical pickle bar you get lost in a variety of homemade sauces, the pulao saffron rice is very yummy, butter chicken and cheesy lasagna was the best , finishing with the amazing sweet Rohini surprise 👌✨✨✨✨”April 2026
“We order chicken shorba which was spicy and delicious.”
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“We order chicken shorba which was spicy and delicious.”December 2024
“Chicken Tikka was good.”
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“Chicken Tikka was good.”December 2024
“Dhaba Chicken: Had that authentic, rustic spice profile that really hit the spot.”
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“Dhaba Chicken: Had that authentic, rustic spice profile that really hit the spot.”April 2026
“The food was impressive—especially the grilled chicken, which was well-seasoned and juicy. Portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh.”
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“The food was impressive—especially the grilled chicken, which was well-seasoned and juicy. Portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh.”April 2026
“The Guava cooler was good but the mango lassi was sour.”
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“The Guava cooler was good but the mango lassi was sour.”December 2024
“We ended on a sweet note with gulab jamun, which was warm, soft, and just the right amount of indulgent.”
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“We ended on a sweet note with gulab jamun, which was warm, soft, and just the right amount of indulgent.”April 2025
“We enjoyed a lovely Haleem which was part of the Eid menu , the balance of flavors was perfect and the Taftan roti was melt in the mouth.”
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“We enjoyed a lovely Haleem which was part of the Eid menu , the balance of flavors was perfect and the Taftan roti was melt in the mouth.”March 2026
“Thumbs up for the Jal Jeera G&T as well , the mocktails which my husband tried were also amazing .”
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“Thumbs up for the Jal Jeera G&T as well , the mocktails which my husband tried were also amazing .”March 2026
“You should try the Khukuri Bhindi best we tried.”
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“You should try the Khukuri Bhindi best we tried.”December 2023
“Esp being vegetarians - the Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan were super flavorful and fresh.”
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“Esp being vegetarians - the Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan were super flavorful and fresh.”July 2026
“Mutton biryani and Dal and fried onions were special.”
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“Mutton biryani and Dal and fried onions were special.”July 2026
“We kicked things off with the paneer tikka and aloo chaat—both were bursting with flavor.”
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“We kicked things off with the paneer tikka and aloo chaat—both were bursting with flavor.”April 2025
“The highlight of the meal was definitely the Paneer Tikka Masala — perfectly cooked paneer, rich gravy, and balanced spices.”
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“The highlight of the meal was definitely the Paneer Tikka Masala — perfectly cooked paneer, rich gravy, and balanced spices.”April 2026
“The paneer was incredibly soft and delicious, and the peas pulao was equally amazing, with perfectly cooked and flavorful peas.”
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“The paneer was incredibly soft and delicious, and the peas pulao was equally amazing, with perfectly cooked and flavorful peas.”May 2026
“I ve been to a lot of indian restaurants but Rohini situated in Jlt is the best one, the welcoming is high level, the staff very friendly and assist you the whole time, I ve tried seafood and chicken tells as appetizers was juicy , very soft and tasty with the magical pickle bar you get lost in a variety of homemade sauces, the pulao saffron rice is very yummy, butter chicken and cheesy lasagna was the best , finishing with the amazing sweet Rohini surprise 👌✨✨✨✨”
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“I ve been to a lot of indian restaurants but Rohini situated in Jlt is the best one, the welcoming is high level, the staff very friendly and assist you the whole time, I ve tried seafood and chicken tells as appetizers was juicy , very soft and tasty with the magical pickle bar you get lost in a variety of homemade sauces, the pulao saffron rice is very yummy, butter chicken and cheesy lasagna was the best , finishing with the amazing sweet Rohini surprise 👌✨✨✨✨”April 2026
“we had ordered for the Tomato soup, Raan Musalam, Chettinad Prawn taco..all the dishess were absolutely superb.”
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“we had ordered for the Tomato soup, Raan Musalam, Chettinad Prawn taco..all the dishess were absolutely superb.”April 2026
“Esp being vegetarians - the Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan were super flavorful and fresh.”
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“Esp being vegetarians - the Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan were super flavorful and fresh.”July 2026
“Recently Rohini restaurant has introduced its Ramadan Iftar menu and we were there to try it out. This menu consists of mouthwatering starters which are served on a plate, and absolutely delicious mains which are served on a Thali so it adds a traditional touch. The food is fingerlickingly delicious.”
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“Recently Rohini restaurant has introduced its Ramadan Iftar menu and we were there to try it out. This menu consists of mouthwatering starters which are served on a plate, and absolutely delicious mains which are served on a Thali so it adds a traditional touch. The food is fingerlickingly delicious.”March 2025
“The Rose Rasmalai is insanely good.”
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“The Rose Rasmalai is insanely good.”April 2026
“I ve been to a lot of indian restaurants but Rohini situated in Jlt is the best one, the welcoming is high level, the staff very friendly and assist you the whole time, I ve tried seafood and chicken tells as appetizers was juicy , very soft and tasty with the magical pickle bar you get lost in a variety of homemade sauces, the pulao saffron rice is very yummy, butter chicken and cheesy lasagna was the best , finishing with the amazing sweet Rohini surprise 👌✨✨✨✨”
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“I ve been to a lot of indian restaurants but Rohini situated in Jlt is the best one, the welcoming is high level, the staff very friendly and assist you the whole time, I ve tried seafood and chicken tells as appetizers was juicy , very soft and tasty with the magical pickle bar you get lost in a variety of homemade sauces, the pulao saffron rice is very yummy, butter chicken and cheesy lasagna was the best , finishing with the amazing sweet Rohini surprise 👌✨✨✨✨”April 2026
“Love this place! We celebrated Diwali here and tried the set menu — totally worth it! Every dish was delicious, and the portions were more than generous.”
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“Love this place! We celebrated Diwali here and tried the set menu — totally worth it! Every dish was delicious, and the portions were more than generous.”March 2026
“We went to try Taste of JLT menu. The menu doesn't mention you have to chose only 1 dish in each category. Food was good and portion size is good too. Service was very very slow.”
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“We went to try Taste of JLT menu. The menu doesn't mention you have to chose only 1 dish in each category. Food was good and portion size is good too. Service was very very slow.”June 2026
“we had ordered for the Tomato soup, Raan Musalam, Chettinad Prawn taco..all the dishess were absolutely superb.”
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“we had ordered for the Tomato soup, Raan Musalam, Chettinad Prawn taco..all the dishess were absolutely superb.”April 2026
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“Chicken bharta and breads were OK too.”
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“Keema chilly pav was OK in taste.”
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“Chicken, cheese patty and masala tea are just perfect! I enjoy every bite and every minute there.”
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“Chicken, cheese patty and masala tea are just perfect! I enjoy every bite and every minute there.”February 2026
“We visited Rohini in JLT on Sunday for their Iftar set menu buffet. Overall, the experience was quite average and not what we expected.”
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“We visited Rohini in JLT on Sunday for their Iftar set menu buffet. Overall, the experience was quite average and not what we expected.”March 2026
“Nalli Nihari was very disappointing, the meat was tender however the flavors weren’t on point.”
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“Nalli Nihari was very disappointing, the meat was tender however the flavors weren’t on point.”June 2024
“The Guava cooler was good but the mango lassi was sour.”
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“The Guava cooler was good but the mango lassi was sour.”December 2024
Check bills. Review the bill carefully before paying, after one guest reported unrequested beer charges and an unresolved CCTV check.
Adjust spice. If you prefer milder or hotter food, ask the kitchen to adjust the heat; a lunch reviewer says this is possible.
Plan parking. Nearby RTA parking is limited; the review notes Zone 393J, free parking on Sundays and hotel valet as another option.
Time drinks. Ask about the AED 25 Special Drink promotion and aim for its stated 3:00 PM start time.
Check offers. Look at the restaurant’s Instagram or website before visiting, since seasonal offers are updated frequently.
Avoid rushing. For a calmer meal, consider an off-peak visit: several reviews mention slow service, especially during set menus and busy periods.
Plan the visit
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Some visits involved long waits, including very slow service on a set-menu visit and 10–15 minute delays for buffet refills.
One birthday visit reported charges for beers the table had not ordered and an unresolved CCTV check, so bill carefully.
The dining room can become noisy during busy periods, which may make conversation harder.
One Iftar buffet visit found limited starters, few main-course choices and slow refills, although the kheer was a highlight.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
2-course menu
“We opted for both the 2-course (AED 80) and 3-course (AED 95) menus, exploring both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections”Google review · April 2026
3-course menu
“We opted for both the 2-course (AED 80) and 3-course (AED 95) menus, exploring both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections”Google review · April 2026
The Bottom Line
Rohini is a contemporary Indian restaurant and bar in Jumeirah Lake Towers, suited to dinners, celebrations and lively group meals. You can order familiar favourites such as butter chicken and dal makhani, explore dishes with fusion touches, or finish with the much-mentioned Rose Rasmalai. Live music and DJ sets give some evenings a distinctly energetic feel.
The food is usually praised for authentic flavour, balanced spice and generous portions. Vegetarian diners highlighted Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan, while a large group enjoyed butter chicken and Dhaba Chicken. The restaurant has also accommodated Jain customisations, and family reviews mention helpful service with children.
The atmosphere is colourful and polished, though it can become noisy at peak times. Lunch has clearly stated 2-course and 3-course options at AED 80 and AED 95 in one review. Nearby RTA parking is limited, with Zone 393J noted, while hotel valet parking may be available.
Service is not uniformly quick: some guests received food promptly, but others reported very slow service and lengthy buffet refills. If ordering a set menu or buffet, clarify the format and ask about takeaway rules; some guests were not allowed to pack leftovers. Check the bill before paying, too, after one reported billing dispute.