Marwari Thali
The Marwari thali is repeatedly praised, with dal baati churma, ghee and sweets among its memorable elements.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Sagar Ratna is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with a strong focus on Rajasthani and North Indian cooking. Reviews make the Marwari thali and dal baati churma especially worth considering, with homely flavours and generous portions often mentioned.
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The Marwari thali is repeatedly praised, with dal baati churma, ghee and sweets among its memorable elements.
Reviews describe the Rajasthani and North Indian food as close to home-style cooking rather than heavily commercialised.
The thalis are described as filling, with some reviewers noting that most items can be refilled.
The whole wheat roti has been singled out as especially comforting and similar to homemade bread.
The JLT setting includes views and seating beside the lake, adding a pleasant backdrop to a casual meal.
Beyond thalis, customers mention dishes such as gatta curry, paneer tikka masala, chaat and lassi.
These items at Sagar Ratna Restaurant DMCC Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“It was wonderful and tasty authentic food served with hygiene.Marwari thali and north Indian thali we tried it was fantastic.”
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“It was wonderful and tasty authentic food served with hygiene.Marwari thali and north Indian thali we tried it was fantastic.”March 2026
“Amazing food. We were served fantastically by Vishwajit . Their Marwari thali is must try,.”April 2026
“Perfect food and dal baati was ausm Thanks to Mr. Vishwajeet for wonderful service Please visit if you want to try authentic rajistani food”
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“Perfect food and dal baati was ausm Thanks to Mr. Vishwajeet for wonderful service Please visit if you want to try authentic rajistani food”February 2026
“Tried the dal baati and pyaz kachori at Sagar Ratna and both were really good! The dal was flavorful, baati was perfectly cooked, and the pyaz kachori was crispy with tasty filling. Nice authentic taste and good service too. Definitely worth trying if you like Rajasthani food.”May 2026
“JODHPURI PYAZ KACHORI - Loved the taste of fried onion stuffing in the kachori, don’t miss to have this😊”
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“JODHPURI PYAZ KACHORI - Loved the taste of fried onion stuffing in the kachori, don’t miss to have this😊”August 2021
“Tried the dal baati and pyaz kachori at Sagar Ratna and both were really good! The dal was flavorful, baati was perfectly cooked, and the pyaz kachori was crispy with tasty filling. Nice authentic taste and good service too. Definitely worth trying if you like Rajasthani food.”May 2026
“Dal baati churma was extremely nice and thali was too good !! The authentic Rajasthani food filled the soul of taste 👍 Vishwajeet's hospitality was too good !!”
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“Dal baati churma was extremely nice and thali was too good !! The authentic Rajasthani food filled the soul of taste 👍 Vishwajeet's hospitality was too good !!”July 2026
“We went for the Navratri thali, North Indian thali & marvadi thali. The marvadi thali comes with dal bhati churma which was delicious and freshly made.”October 2022
“I tried the pyaaz kachori, shahi samosa, chili cheese naan and dungri paneer Tikal masala and they were all wonderful! The naan was very filling and spicy and so was the paneer masala. They had very good taste and service , the atmosphere was cheerful and great!”
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“I tried the pyaaz kachori, shahi samosa, chili cheese naan and dungri paneer Tikal masala and they were all wonderful! The naan was very filling and spicy and so was the paneer masala. They had very good taste and service , the atmosphere was cheerful and great!”October 2025
“Also served were Dal Makhni, delicious as it’s supposed to be, and Dungar Paneer Tikka Masala. This was an absolute sizzler, both literally and not so literally. Watch this video to find out why. Melt-in-the-mouth paneer and sizzling gravy made this a lip-smackingly delish dish.”November 2018
“One such dish was Gulab Jamun ki Sabzi…..that’s right, a savoury dish made using gulab jamun, sans the sweet syrup. I loved this one. The concept is so unique and it tastes delicious too. The gravy has a slightly spicy touch to it and goes well with the jamun.”
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“One such dish was Gulab Jamun ki Sabzi…..that’s right, a savoury dish made using gulab jamun, sans the sweet syrup. I loved this one. The concept is so unique and it tastes delicious too. The gravy has a slightly spicy touch to it and goes well with the jamun.”November 2018
“GULAB JAMUN KI SUBZI sounds new and interesting which tasted very delicious.”August 2021
“Really good taste. We had Rajasthani Thali, Punjabi Thali and kadhi. Everything was good”
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“Really good taste. We had Rajasthani Thali, Punjabi Thali and kadhi. Everything was good”February 2026
“We tried Rajasthani thali . It was really nice . We tried alu Paratha as well .. both were nice.. butter milk too . The space is little less but taste is too good . It is so heavy . Ghee poured like water .. too good quality and quantity.. Ghee on Dal is the best combination in the thali”May 2023
“RASMALAI again so fresh as they make the malai on their own, I never miss if I visit next time.”
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“RASMALAI again so fresh as they make the malai on their own, I never miss if I visit next time.”August 2021
“I have ordered dal baati churma, dal tadka, rajma, jodhpuri khichdi, ras malai... And each and every item delicious!”January 2018
“I recently tried the North Indian Thali at Sagar Ratna, JLT, and it was a really satisfying experience. The food tasted authentic and very close to home-style cooking, with rich flavors and just the right use of spices. The thali came with a good variety of dishes – dal, sabzi, rice, roti, and accompaniments – all served fresh and in generous portions.”
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“I recently tried the North Indian Thali at Sagar Ratna, JLT, and it was a really satisfying experience. The food tasted authentic and very close to home-style cooking, with rich flavors and just the right use of spices. The thali came with a good variety of dishes – dal, sabzi, rice, roti, and accompaniments – all served fresh and in generous portions.”September 2025
“It was wonderful and tasty authentic food served with hygiene.Marwari thali and north Indian thali we tried it was fantastic.”March 2026
“✨ Samosa was too delicious & yummy”
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“✨ Samosa was too delicious & yummy”May 2020
“Samosa is really good.”April 2026
“We tried Rajasthani thali . It was really nice . We tried alu Paratha as well .. both were nice.. butter milk too . The space is little less but taste is too good . It is so heavy . Ghee poured like water .. too good quality and quantity.. Ghee on Dal is the best combination in the thali”
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“We tried Rajasthani thali . It was really nice . We tried alu Paratha as well .. both were nice.. butter milk too . The space is little less but taste is too good . It is so heavy . Ghee poured like water .. too good quality and quantity.. Ghee on Dal is the best combination in the thali”May 2023
“The Bati and the sweet made from the Bati was really tasty.”
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“The Bati and the sweet made from the Bati was really tasty.”March 2026
“Butter and Cheese Naan is soooo good.”
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“Butter and Cheese Naan is soooo good.”April 2026
“CHANA JAISALMER KE was similar to how I make in my house, loved to the core.”
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“CHANA JAISALMER KE was similar to how I make in my house, loved to the core.”August 2021
“I tried the pyaaz kachori, shahi samosa, chili cheese naan and dungri paneer Tikal masala and they were all wonderful! The naan was very filling and spicy and so was the paneer masala. They had very good taste and service , the atmosphere was cheerful and great!”
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“I tried the pyaaz kachori, shahi samosa, chili cheese naan and dungri paneer Tikal masala and they were all wonderful! The naan was very filling and spicy and so was the paneer masala. They had very good taste and service , the atmosphere was cheerful and great!”October 2025
“North India Thaali : It comes with Rice, Chapati, Dal , 2 Veg curry , raita , salad . So curry which we received only corn masala was good rest all are horrible. Dal was not even properly cooked with no taste no flavor. Rice was very hard with less quantity.”
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“North India Thaali : It comes with Rice, Chapati, Dal , 2 Veg curry , raita , salad . So curry which we received only corn masala was good rest all are horrible. Dal was not even properly cooked with no taste no flavor. Rice was very hard with less quantity.”May 2020
“Also served were Dal Makhni, delicious as it’s supposed to be, and Dungar Paneer Tikka Masala. This was an absolute sizzler, both literally and not so literally. Watch this video to find out why. Melt-in-the-mouth paneer and sizzling gravy made this a lip-smackingly delish dish.”
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“Also served were Dal Makhni, delicious as it’s supposed to be, and Dungar Paneer Tikka Masala. This was an absolute sizzler, both literally and not so literally. Watch this video to find out why. Melt-in-the-mouth paneer and sizzling gravy made this a lip-smackingly delish dish.”November 2018
“I have ordered dal baati churma, dal tadka, rajma, jodhpuri khichdi, ras malai... And each and every item delicious!”
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“I have ordered dal baati churma, dal tadka, rajma, jodhpuri khichdi, ras malai... And each and every item delicious!”January 2018
“The gatta curry was really good. The food tastes very homely”
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“The gatta curry was really good. The food tastes very homely”February 2026
“Next up, we were served Ghevar ki Chaat. Ghevar is actually a traditional Indian sweet found predominantly in Rajasthan, and who would have thought of using this to make a savoury dish. The Ghevar ki Chaat is amazingly still crispy even though it’s topped with curd, green chutney and date chutney among other toppings like onions, tomatoes, pomegranate, sev and chaat masala that is specifically made for ghevar chaat at Sagar Ratna.”
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“Next up, we were served Ghevar ki Chaat. Ghevar is actually a traditional Indian sweet found predominantly in Rajasthan, and who would have thought of using this to make a savoury dish. The Ghevar ki Chaat is amazingly still crispy even though it’s topped with curd, green chutney and date chutney among other toppings like onions, tomatoes, pomegranate, sev and chaat masala that is specifically made for ghevar chaat at Sagar Ratna.”November 2018
“✨ Gulab jamun was yummy and soft .”
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“✨ Gulab jamun was yummy and soft .”May 2020
“Had a lovely treat for Iftaar . Well it is one of my favourite restaurant in JLT. I just love dal batti , rabodi & Haare pyaaz ki sabji.”
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“Had a lovely treat for Iftaar . Well it is one of my favourite restaurant in JLT. I just love dal batti , rabodi & Haare pyaaz ki sabji.”May 2020
“JODHPURI KABULI RICE is what I enjoyed, loved the colors on it, spice was perfect, I am sure, can finish the whole portion😃”
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“JODHPURI KABULI RICE is what I enjoyed, loved the colors on it, spice was perfect, I am sure, can finish the whole portion😃”August 2021
“The Kacchi Haldi ki Sabzi we tried was absolutely delightful!”
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“The Kacchi Haldi ki Sabzi we tried was absolutely delightful!”March 2025
“Really good taste. We had Rajasthani Thali, Punjabi Thali and kadhi. Everything was good”
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“Really good taste. We had Rajasthani Thali, Punjabi Thali and kadhi. Everything was good”February 2026
“The Marwari thali and kulfi were absolutely amazing! Captain Vishwajeet’s hospitality was truly fantastic.”
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“The Marwari thali and kulfi were absolutely amazing! Captain Vishwajeet’s hospitality was truly fantastic.”May 2026
“Legacy Dal, Pyass Kachori and Authentic Marwadi dishes are love it.”
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“Legacy Dal, Pyass Kachori and Authentic Marwadi dishes are love it.”May 2026
“Saag and making ki roti was as good as home made.”
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“Saag and making ki roti was as good as home made.”November 2024
“✨ Matar (peas ) Puloa was too good perfect with Dal , papad & salad”
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“✨ Matar (peas ) Puloa was too good perfect with Dal , papad & salad”May 2020
“Mirchi Bajji (Mirchi Ka Bada) is unique and nice.”
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“Mirchi Bajji (Mirchi Ka Bada) is unique and nice.”December 2024
“MOONGDAL HALWA is my favorite dessert and I was glad they offered me. Sweet was perfect and well balanced dessert.”
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“MOONGDAL HALWA is my favorite dessert and I was glad they offered me. Sweet was perfect and well balanced dessert.”August 2021
“They have like the best paneer dish ever and it’s called paneer chatakedaar ! Imagine living 23 years of your life in Delhi and finding out the best paneer dish abroad ? Yeah, it’s that good !”
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“They have like the best paneer dish ever and it’s called paneer chatakedaar ! Imagine living 23 years of your life in Delhi and finding out the best paneer dish abroad ? Yeah, it’s that good !”July 2021
“Paneer Tikka Masala is great.”
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“Paneer Tikka Masala is great.”April 2026
“Pani puri is delicious.”
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“Pani puri is delicious.”April 2026
“✨ Perfect Rajasthani Dal , with hing ka tadka”
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“✨ Perfect Rajasthani Dal , with hing ka tadka”May 2020
“Really good taste. We had Rajasthani Thali, Punjabi Thali and kadhi. Everything was good”
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“Really good taste. We had Rajasthani Thali, Punjabi Thali and kadhi. Everything was good”February 2026
“To start of my dining experience, I had the Raab Shorba, a warm and truly appetizing soup, perfect for this cold weather.”
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“To start of my dining experience, I had the Raab Shorba, a warm and truly appetizing soup, perfect for this cold weather.”November 2018
“Had a lovely treat for Iftaar . Well it is one of my favourite restaurant in JLT. I just love dal batti , rabodi & Haare pyaaz ki sabji.”
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“Had a lovely treat for Iftaar . Well it is one of my favourite restaurant in JLT. I just love dal batti , rabodi & Haare pyaaz ki sabji.”May 2020
“Very tasty food with good quality. Real Indian flavour. Our mom loved the ginger cardamom tea and I loved their roasted dry fruit kulfi. Vishwajeet was an amazingly polite and jolly server”
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“Very tasty food with good quality. Real Indian flavour. Our mom loved the ginger cardamom tea and I loved their roasted dry fruit kulfi. Vishwajeet was an amazingly polite and jolly server”March 2026
“Saag and making ki roti was as good as home made.”
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“Saag and making ki roti was as good as home made.”November 2024
“I tried the pyaaz kachori, shahi samosa, chili cheese naan and dungri paneer Tikal masala and they were all wonderful!”
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“I tried the pyaaz kachori, shahi samosa, chili cheese naan and dungri paneer Tikal masala and they were all wonderful!”October 2025
“SOYA CHAAP KE SULE was so good to start the food with. It was so soft and loved the ingredients added.”
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“SOYA CHAAP KE SULE was so good to start the food with. It was so soft and loved the ingredients added.”August 2021
“The Bati and the sweet made from the Bati was really tasty.”
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“The Bati and the sweet made from the Bati was really tasty.”March 2026
“ULTA PULTA BHARWAN MUSHROOM, loved the panned stuffin which tasted so yum.”
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“ULTA PULTA BHARWAN MUSHROOM, loved the panned stuffin which tasted so yum.”August 2021
“Vada Pav : Liked the taste however it always comes chilies which was missing.”
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“Vada Pav : Liked the taste however it always comes chilies which was missing.”May 2020
“Very tasty food with good quality. Real Indian flavour. Our mom loved the ginger cardamom tea and I loved their roasted dry fruit kulfi. Vishwajeet was an amazingly polite and jolly server”
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“Very tasty food with good quality. Real Indian flavour. Our mom loved the ginger cardamom tea and I loved their roasted dry fruit kulfi. Vishwajeet was an amazingly polite and jolly server”March 2026
“Good Indian Chai.”
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“Good Indian Chai.”December 2024
“LASSI was so thick and divine to have each sip while eating the food.”
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“LASSI was so thick and divine to have each sip while eating the food.”August 2021
“Bhature came home like pappad. When called and complained about it, the manager was just not willing to accept it and kept arguing . Super poor customer service !”
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“Bhature came home like pappad. When called and complained about it, the manager was just not willing to accept it and kept arguing . Super poor customer service !”May 2026
“I have ordered dal baati churma, dal tadka, rajma, jodhpuri khichdi, ras malai... And each and every item delicious!”
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“I have ordered dal baati churma, dal tadka, rajma, jodhpuri khichdi, ras malai... And each and every item delicious!”January 2018
“The khichdi was also really tasteless...”
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“The khichdi was also really tasteless...”January 2018
“Very shocking to see the restaurant ambience ,which is situated in such a posh place like JLT. Tasteless thali and very unhygienic place and food. We found a hair in the sandwich and an insect in the panipuri plate. Washroom basin had no water supply and very dirty washroom. Service of waiters is quick but the hotel needs a lot of improvement in terms of hygiene and food taste.”
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“Very shocking to see the restaurant ambience ,which is situated in such a posh place like JLT. Tasteless thali and very unhygienic place and food. We found a hair in the sandwich and an insect in the panipuri plate. Washroom basin had no water supply and very dirty washroom. Service of waiters is quick but the hotel needs a lot of improvement in terms of hygiene and food taste.”November 2025
“1 time there was too much oil with semi cooked rajma.. And the other time stale rajma..”
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“1 time there was too much oil with semi cooked rajma.. And the other time stale rajma..”January 2018
“Next was Soya Chaap. Looks can be deceiving as it definitely looked like grilled chicken. But bite into it and you’re back into reality. It is prepared using cooked soya that is mashed, mixed with spices and the grilled. I didn’t enjoy this dish as I’m not at all fond of soya, atleast not on its own.”
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“Next was Soya Chaap. Looks can be deceiving as it definitely looked like grilled chicken. But bite into it and you’re back into reality. It is prepared using cooked soya that is mashed, mixed with spices and the grilled. I didn’t enjoy this dish as I’m not at all fond of soya, atleast not on its own.”November 2018
Start Thali. For a first visit, the Marwari thali is the clearest introduction to the restaurant’s Rajasthani cooking.
Try Dal Baati. Order dal baati churma if you want the signature Rajasthani combination that reviewers return for.
Check Snacks. If ordering fried snacks, inspect them before eating; one customer specifically advised checking the food properly.
Choose Outdoors. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating; the outdoor tables were described as especially appealing in cooler months.
Request Adjustments. If you need lighter or healthier food, ask whether a dish can be adapted; one customer received a customised palak paneer and roti meal.
Expect Refills. Ask about the day’s thali refill arrangement, since one review found most items refillable but the selection limited.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
One review found the samosas stale, double-fried and excessively oily, so fried snacks may need checking on arrival.
A delivery review said the bhature arrived extremely flattened and compared them to a pappad.
A customer reported finding a hair in a sandwich and an insect in a panipuri plate, alongside an unclean washroom.
The restaurant is repeatedly described as small, with one review finding the dining space limited.
One diner felt staff did not return after taking the order, making it harder to request the next item.
The Bottom Line
Sagar Ratna is a small vegetarian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers specialising in Rajasthani and North Indian comfort food. The main draw is the thali: reviewers mention Marwari and North Indian versions with dal, sabzi, rice, roti and accompaniments, while the Marwari option brings the restaurant’s signature regional character. Dal baati churma, pyaz kachori and paneer tikka masala are other well-reviewed choices.
The food is often described as authentic, filling and close to home-style cooking. One diner particularly liked the whole wheat roti, while others mentioned gatta curry, kulfi, lassi and chaat. Some thali reviewers also found most items refillable, though the selection may be limited.
The setting is casual and compact, with indoor and outdoor seating and, according to one review, views towards the lake and surrounding towers. There are clear inconsistencies worth knowing about. Recent reviews praise the food and service, but others report stale, oily samosas, bhature arriving flattened in delivery, and serious hygiene problems including a hair in a sandwich and an insect in a panipuri plate.
Check fried items when they arrive, and consider dining in if presentation matters. Service has also occasionally felt difficult to follow up after ordering.