Rohini Indian Restaurant And Bar

Rohini Indian Restaurant And Bar

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.

Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
424 ratings
5★
76%
4★
12%
3★
6%
2★
3%
1★
4%

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Reviewers describe the Indian food as authentic, well spiced and consistently flavourful, including both classic and fusion dishes.

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Vegetarian choice

Vegetarian diners praised the flavorful Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan, with fresh ingredients and well-judged spice.

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What to Eat at Rohini Indian Restaurant And Bar

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.

Food 4

  1. Butter chicken Net +2
    “​Butter Chicken: Rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned—a crowd favorite.”
  2. Chettinad prawn taco Net +2
    “Chettinad prawn taco was tasty and spicy but was a tad too oily.”
  3. Dal Net +2
    “The Dal was the best I’ve ever had!”
  4. Taftan Net +2
    “Esp being vegetarians - the Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan were super flavorful and fresh.”
Honorable mentions (32)
  1. Aam rus Net +1
    “For drinks, we tried the Aam Rus and Berry Bliss—both refreshing and packed with flavor, a perfect complement to the food.”
  2. Aloo chaat Net +1
    “We kicked things off with the paneer tikka and aloo chaat—both were bursting with flavor.”
  3. Amritsari fish Net +1
    “The Amritsari fish was perfectly crispy and seasoned, and the biryani hit all the right notes—fragrant, spicy, and so satisfying.”
  4. Berry bliss Net +1
    “For drinks, we tried the Aam Rus and Berry Bliss—both refreshing and packed with flavor, a perfect complement to the food.”
  5. Business lunch Net +1
    “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.”
  6. Cheese patty Net +1
    “Chicken, cheese patty and masala tea are just perfect! I enjoy every bite and every minute there.”
  7. Cheesy lasagna Net +1
    “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 👌✨✨✨✨”
  8. Chicken shorba Net +1
    “We order chicken shorba which was spicy and delicious.”
  9. Chicken tikka Net +1
    “Chicken Tikka was good.”
  10. Dhaba chicken Net +1
    “​Dhaba Chicken: Had that authentic, rustic spice profile that really hit the spot.”
  11. Grilled chicken Net +1
    “The food was impressive—especially the grilled chicken, which was well-seasoned and juicy. Portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh.”
  12. Guava cooler Net +1
    “The Guava cooler was good but the mango lassi was sour.”
  13. Gulab jamun Net +1
    “We ended on a sweet note with gulab jamun, which was warm, soft, and just the right amount of indulgent.”
  14. Haleem Net +1
    “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.”
  15. Jal jeera g&t Net +1
    “Thumbs up for the Jal Jeera G&T as well , the mocktails which my husband tried were also amazing .”
  16. Khukuri bhindi Net +1
    “You should try the Khukuri Bhindi best we tried.”
  17. Mixed sabzi Net +1
    “Esp being vegetarians - the Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan were super flavorful and fresh.”
  18. Mutton biryani Net +1
    “Mutton biryani and Dal and fried onions were special.”
  19. Paneer tikka Net +1
    “We kicked things off with the paneer tikka and aloo chaat—both were bursting with flavor.”
  20. Paneer tikka masala Net +1
    “The highlight of the meal was definitely the Paneer Tikka Masala — perfectly cooked paneer, rich gravy, and balanced spices.”
  21. Peas pulao Net +1
    “The paneer was incredibly soft and delicious, and the peas pulao was equally amazing, with perfectly cooked and flavorful peas.”
  22. Pulao saffron rice Net +1
    “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 👌✨✨✨✨”
  23. Raan musalam Net +1
    “we had ordered for the Tomato soup, Raan Musalam, Chettinad Prawn taco..all the dishess were absolutely superb.”
  24. Rajma ghaloti Net +1
    “Esp being vegetarians - the Rajma Ghaloti, mixed sabzi and taftan were super flavorful and fresh.”
  25. Ramadan iftar menu Net +1
    “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.”
  26. Rohini special rose rasmalai Net +1
    “The Rose Rasmalai is insanely good.”
  27. Rohini surprise Net +1
    “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 👌✨✨✨✨”
  28. Set menu Net +1
    “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.”
  29. Taste of jlt menu Net +1
    “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.”
  30. Tomato soup Net +1
    “we had ordered for the Tomato soup, Raan Musalam, Chettinad Prawn taco..all the dishess were absolutely superb.”
  31. Chicken bharta Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Chicken bharta and breads were OK too.”
  32. Keema chilly pav Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Keema chilly pav was OK in taste.”

Drinks 1

  1. Masala tea Net +1
    “Chicken, cheese patty and masala tea are just perfect! I enjoy every bite and every minute there.”
What to Avoid (3)

Food 2

  1. Iftar set menu buffet Net −1
    “We visited Rohini in JLT on Sunday for their Iftar set menu buffet. Overall, the experience was quite average and not what we expected.”
  2. Nalli nihari Net −1
    “Nalli Nihari was very disappointing, the meat was tender however the flavors weren’t on point.”

Drinks 1

  1. Mango lassi Net −1
    “The Guava cooler was good but the mango lassi was sour.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check bills. Review the bill carefully before paying, after one guest reported unrequested beer charges and an unresolved CCTV check.

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Adjust spice. If you prefer milder or hotter food, ask the kitchen to adjust the heat; a lunch reviewer says this is possible.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Cluster A
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
MonClosed
Tue5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Some visits involved long waits, including very slow service on a set-menu visit and 10–15 minute delays for buffet refills.

Billing concern

One birthday visit reported charges for beers the table had not ordered and an unresolved CCTV check, so bill carefully.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 80

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

AED 95

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
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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.

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