Murgh Musallam
Murgh Musallam is a standout: chicken drumsticks with minced chicken, thick gravy and, in one version, boiled eggs.
Saleem's of Delhi
Al Karama
Saleem’s of Delhi is a Mughlai restaurant in Al Karama serving Delhi-style dishes in a themed setting. Reviews repeatedly point first-time diners towards the Murgh Musallam and kebab platters, while desserts such as mango kulfi give the meal a distinctly traditional finish.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
298 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Strong Starters
Kebabs and tikka starters receive especially consistent praise, including tender mutton seekh kebab and zafrani chicken.
Themed Interiors
Mughal-style decor, brick walls, dim lighting and old Bollywood music create a distinctive dining atmosphere.
Dessert Picks
Mango kulfi and paan kulfi are recurring dessert recommendations, with ras malai also praised by diners.
Parking
Several diners mention ample parking directly in front of the restaurant or nearby in Al Karama.
Friendly Staff
Reviews describe the staff as friendly, polite and helpful, with some diners reporting quick service.
What to Eat at Saleem's of Delhi How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Saleem's of Delhi, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Saleem's of Delhi, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 9
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Chicken musallam Net +7
“Had murg musallam there ,loved the food , it's bit costly than other restaurant but the food is worth it”
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Review excerpts
“Had murg musallam there ,loved the food , it's bit costly than other restaurant but the food is worth it”July 2020
“Murg Mussalam is just wow along with awesome Kulfi which they serve in Desserts.”March 2019
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Mutton sheekh kabab Net +3
“We started our dining with starters murgh zafrani & mutton sheekh kabab - i liked the zaffrani kababs more because it was served with masala onions”
Positive 3Negative 0
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“We started our dining with starters murgh zafrani & mutton sheekh kabab - i liked the zaffrani kababs more because it was served with masala onions”September 2020
“Starters like mutton sheekh kabah, chicken tandoori, dahi ke shole, mushroom tikkawere also served in the mean time and I absolutely loved mutton sheekh kebab and dahi ke shole. Must try starters !!!”February 2019
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Pan kulfi Net +3
“Paan Kulfi was great 👌😋”
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“Paan Kulfi was great 👌😋”June 2019
“Great feasting in store true ti authentic old Delhi style. Dont miss paan lulfi”September 2017
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Butter chicken Net +2
“Their butter chicken and kebabs were pretty good.”
Positive 2Negative 0
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“Their butter chicken and kebabs were pretty good.”March 2020
“I would definitely recommend their butter chicken & achari gosh.”December 2019
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Dahi ke shole Net +2
“Starters like mutton sheekh kabah, chicken tandoori, dahi ke shole, mushroom tikkawere also served in the mean time and I absolutely loved mutton sheekh kebab and dahi ke shole. Must try starters !!!”
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“Starters like mutton sheekh kabah, chicken tandoori, dahi ke shole, mushroom tikkawere also served in the mean time and I absolutely loved mutton sheekh kebab and dahi ke shole. Must try starters !!!”February 2019
“Dahi ke Sholey - It was nice and creamy”May 2017
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Dal makhani Net +2
“Loved the food here...specially the Dal Makhani. Its served piping hot and in decent quantity.”
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“Loved the food here...specially the Dal Makhani. Its served piping hot and in decent quantity.”February 2020
“And then there was this creamy dhal makhani, which broke my keto diet 🤗 and I finished the whole dhal makhani alone”February 2019
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Mutton biryani Net +2
“Food was just superb, liked the starters made of wide variety of chicken and mutton. The main course was also mouth watering specially the mutton biryani. Overall food quality was very good.”
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“Food was just superb, liked the starters made of wide variety of chicken and mutton. The main course was also mouth watering specially the mutton biryani. Overall food quality was very good.”December 2019
“3️⃣Main Course: We tried Chicken Musallam, Malai Kofta, Mutton Biryani and Magaz. Chicken Musallam had only drumsticks and I loved that part about it. Malai Kofta was perfect. Magaz had a very different taste and I loved it. Biryani was good as well.”January 2020
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Mutton nihari Net +2
“We ordered for Mutton Nihari, Murgh Musallam, both of which were amazing!”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered for Mutton Nihari, Murgh Musallam, both of which were amazing!”May 2019
“Excellent food. Mutton Nihari & Chicken Dishes we're very delicious. Biryani was good too. So was the case oh khameeri roti.”August 2018
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Zafrani murg Net +2
“2️⃣Starters: Zafrani Murg and Burra Mutton. Both of them had a really nice smell. Succulent and cooked to perfection. Loved the taste of both.”
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Review excerpts
“2️⃣Starters: Zafrani Murg and Burra Mutton. Both of them had a really nice smell. Succulent and cooked to perfection. Loved the taste of both.”January 2020
“We started our dining with starters murgh zafrani & mutton sheekh kabab - i liked the zaffrani kababs more because it was served with masala onions”September 2020
Honorable mentions (36)
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Aaloo udaigiri Net +1
“Among the main course dishes, the vegetarian ones were outstanding especially the Aaloo Udaigiri where as the non-vegetarian ones ceased to impress us.”
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“Among the main course dishes, the vegetarian ones were outstanding especially the Aaloo Udaigiri where as the non-vegetarian ones ceased to impress us.”February 2017
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Achari gosh Net +1
“I would definitely recommend their butter chicken & achari gosh.”
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Review excerpts
“I would definitely recommend their butter chicken & achari gosh.”December 2019
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Batti ka murgh Net +1
“Batti ka Murgh - It was good but chicken was hard and it comes with bone”
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“Batti ka Murgh - It was good but chicken was hard and it comes with bone”May 2017
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Biryani Net +1
“Food was good but little expensive. What they call Biryani is actually Pulao for rest of the world.”
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“Food was good but little expensive. What they call Biryani is actually Pulao for rest of the world.”May 2018
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Black dal Net +1
“Liked the black dal aswell.”
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“Liked the black dal aswell.”October 2016
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Burra mutton Net +1
“2️⃣Starters: Zafrani Murg and Burra Mutton. Both of them had a really nice smell. Succulent and cooked to perfection. Loved the taste of both.”
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“2️⃣Starters: Zafrani Murg and Burra Mutton. Both of them had a really nice smell. Succulent and cooked to perfection. Loved the taste of both.”January 2020
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Chaas Net +1
“Chaas - It was good”
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Review excerpts
“Chaas - It was good”May 2017
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Chicken hungama Net +1
“Chicken hungama in the starters is so crisp and tasty. This had to be the best chicken starter I have had in a very long time.”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken hungama in the starters is so crisp and tasty. This had to be the best chicken starter I have had in a very long time.”January 2020
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Chicken seekh kebab Net +1
“Chicken seekh kebab was simply superb and the mutton boti masala was finger licking tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken seekh kebab was simply superb and the mutton boti masala was finger licking tasty.”January 2020
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Chicken sheek kebab Net +1
“Mix Veg Platter: Methi Paneer, Mushroom Tikka, Veg Kebab. Mix Chicken Tikka Platter : Chicken Sheek Kebab, Zafrani Tikka, Mughlai Tikka. EACH TIKKA IN BOTH THE PLATTERS HAD A DISTINCT FLAVOUR & TASTE. IT WAS HARD TO CHOOSE THE BEST AND MY MOST FAVOURITE”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mix Veg Platter: Methi Paneer, Mushroom Tikka, Veg Kebab. Mix Chicken Tikka Platter : Chicken Sheek Kebab, Zafrani Tikka, Mughlai Tikka. EACH TIKKA IN BOTH THE PLATTERS HAD A DISTINCT FLAVOUR & TASTE. IT WAS HARD TO CHOOSE THE BEST AND MY MOST FAVOURITE”January 2020
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Gajar ka halwa Net +1
“Gajar ka Halwa : The Gajar ka Halwa was a pure foil to the soul with the perfect sweetness.”
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“Gajar ka Halwa : The Gajar ka Halwa was a pure foil to the soul with the perfect sweetness.”January 2020
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Gosht dum biryani Net +1
“The Gosht Dum Biryani is thoroughly flavoured! A Must visit...”
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Review excerpts
“The Gosht Dum Biryani is thoroughly flavoured! A Must visit...”October 2016
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Kadai mushroom Net +1
“Kadai Mushroom: It was very good with the Naan.”
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Review excerpts
“Kadai Mushroom: It was very good with the Naan.”January 2020
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Khameeri roti Net +1
“Excellent food. Mutton Nihari & Chicken Dishes we're very delicious. Biryani was good too. So was the case oh khameeri roti.”
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“Excellent food. Mutton Nihari & Chicken Dishes we're very delicious. Biryani was good too. So was the case oh khameeri roti.”August 2018
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Magaz Net +1
“3️⃣Main Course: We tried Chicken Musallam, Malai Kofta, Mutton Biryani and Magaz. Chicken Musallam had only drumsticks and I loved that part about it. Malai Kofta was perfect. Magaz had a very different taste and I loved it. Biryani was good as well.”
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Review excerpts
“3️⃣Main Course: We tried Chicken Musallam, Malai Kofta, Mutton Biryani and Magaz. Chicken Musallam had only drumsticks and I loved that part about it. Malai Kofta was perfect. Magaz had a very different taste and I loved it. Biryani was good as well.”January 2020
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Malai kofta Net +1
“3️⃣Main Course: We tried Chicken Musallam, Malai Kofta, Mutton Biryani and Magaz. Chicken Musallam had only drumsticks and I loved that part about it. Malai Kofta was perfect. Magaz had a very different taste and I loved it. Biryani was good as well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“3️⃣Main Course: We tried Chicken Musallam, Malai Kofta, Mutton Biryani and Magaz. Chicken Musallam had only drumsticks and I loved that part about it. Malai Kofta was perfect. Magaz had a very different taste and I loved it. Biryani was good as well.”January 2020
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Mango kulfi Net +1
“*Don’t forget to try their mango kulfi 🥭”
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Review excerpts
“*Don’t forget to try their mango kulfi 🥭”December 2019
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Mix chicken tikka platter Net +1
“Mix Veg Platter: Methi Paneer, Mushroom Tikka, Veg Kebab. Mix Chicken Tikka Platter : Chicken Sheek Kebab, Zafrani Tikka, Mughlai Tikka. EACH TIKKA IN BOTH THE PLATTERS HAD A DISTINCT FLAVOUR & TASTE. IT WAS HARD TO CHOOSE THE BEST AND MY MOST FAVOURITE”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mix Veg Platter: Methi Paneer, Mushroom Tikka, Veg Kebab. Mix Chicken Tikka Platter : Chicken Sheek Kebab, Zafrani Tikka, Mughlai Tikka. EACH TIKKA IN BOTH THE PLATTERS HAD A DISTINCT FLAVOUR & TASTE. IT WAS HARD TO CHOOSE THE BEST AND MY MOST FAVOURITE”January 2020
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Mughlai tikka Net +1
“Mix Veg Platter: Methi Paneer, Mushroom Tikka, Veg Kebab. Mix Chicken Tikka Platter : Chicken Sheek Kebab, Zafrani Tikka, Mughlai Tikka. EACH TIKKA IN BOTH THE PLATTERS HAD A DISTINCT FLAVOUR & TASTE. IT WAS HARD TO CHOOSE THE BEST AND MY MOST FAVOURITE”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mix Veg Platter: Methi Paneer, Mushroom Tikka, Veg Kebab. Mix Chicken Tikka Platter : Chicken Sheek Kebab, Zafrani Tikka, Mughlai Tikka. EACH TIKKA IN BOTH THE PLATTERS HAD A DISTINCT FLAVOUR & TASTE. IT WAS HARD TO CHOOSE THE BEST AND MY MOST FAVOURITE”January 2020
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Mutton boti masala Net +1
“Chicken seekh kebab was simply superb and the mutton boti masala was finger licking tasty.”
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“Chicken seekh kebab was simply superb and the mutton boti masala was finger licking tasty.”January 2020
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Mutton dhaba Net +1
“Mutton dhaba in the main course was super delicious.”
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“Mutton dhaba in the main course was super delicious.”January 2020
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Nihari Net +1
“We really enjoyed their Nihari and Tandoori Chicken.”
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“We really enjoyed their Nihari and Tandoori Chicken.”April 2019
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Paneer tikka Net +1
“paneer tikka was excellent.”
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“paneer tikka was excellent.”July 2021
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Qorma Net +1
“Qorma was good, though a bit nihari inspired.”
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“Qorma was good, though a bit nihari inspired.”November 2017
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Shahi paneer Net +1
“Shahi paneer is a must try.”
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Review excerpts
“Shahi paneer is a must try.”April 2019
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Shahi qorma Net +1
“Shahi Qorma - The best from all.. although few of mutton pieces were just bones but the taste was outstanding..”
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“Shahi Qorma - The best from all.. although few of mutton pieces were just bones but the taste was outstanding..”May 2017
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Shahi tukra Net +1
“Desert was fine yet not too much exceptional.tried pan kulfi and shahi tukra.good but not exceptional”
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“Desert was fine yet not too much exceptional.tried pan kulfi and shahi tukra.good but not exceptional”November 2017
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Sheek kabab Net +1
“Food is tasty. Nice sheek kabab and dum biryani.”
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Review excerpts
“Food is tasty. Nice sheek kabab and dum biryani.”October 2016
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Signature murk of saleem's Net +1
“I love their signature Murk of Saleem's, also all waiters and staff are nice and curtious.”
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“I love their signature Murk of Saleem's, also all waiters and staff are nice and curtious.”August 2019
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Tandoori chicken Net +1
“We really enjoyed their Nihari and Tandoori Chicken.”
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“We really enjoyed their Nihari and Tandoori Chicken.”April 2019
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Tawa jhinga Net +1
“Tawa Jhinga - small prawns with thick pan fried gravy - a must try”
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“Tawa Jhinga - small prawns with thick pan fried gravy - a must try”May 2017
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Zafrani chicken Net +1
“Zafrani Chicken - Soft tender boneless chicken tikkas.. it was really good”
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Review excerpts
“Zafrani Chicken - Soft tender boneless chicken tikkas.. it was really good”May 2017
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Zafrani tikka Net +1
“Mix Veg Platter: Methi Paneer, Mushroom Tikka, Veg Kebab. Mix Chicken Tikka Platter : Chicken Sheek Kebab, Zafrani Tikka, Mughlai Tikka. EACH TIKKA IN BOTH THE PLATTERS HAD A DISTINCT FLAVOUR & TASTE. IT WAS HARD TO CHOOSE THE BEST AND MY MOST FAVOURITE”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mix Veg Platter: Methi Paneer, Mushroom Tikka, Veg Kebab. Mix Chicken Tikka Platter : Chicken Sheek Kebab, Zafrani Tikka, Mughlai Tikka. EACH TIKKA IN BOTH THE PLATTERS HAD A DISTINCT FLAVOUR & TASTE. IT WAS HARD TO CHOOSE THE BEST AND MY MOST FAVOURITE”January 2020
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Dum biryani Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Food is tasty. Nice sheek kabab and dum biryani.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Food is tasty. Nice sheek kabab and dum biryani.”October 2016
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Mutton chef special Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“mutton chef special was spicy and tasted okay.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Tawa murgh Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Then we ordered tawa murgh - it was chicken boneless made with its signature spices it was again a bit thick gravy but it was not that spicy”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Lime cola Net +2
“Drinks We had the Lime Cola- The Spicy tangy cola lime drink is something you shouldnt miss out.”
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Review excerpts
“Drinks We had the Lime Cola- The Spicy tangy cola lime drink is something you shouldnt miss out.”January 2020
“Lime Cola - I like the idea of thumbs up with lime and chaat masala”May 2017
Honorable mentions (5)
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Meethi lassi Net +1
“Meethi Lassi - Perfectly blended with nuts”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Meethi Lassi - Perfectly blended with nuts”May 2017
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Paan lassi Net +1
“1️⃣Drinks: We tried their Paan Lassi and Passionfruit Mojito. Both were good. Loved the paan lassi more.”
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“1️⃣Drinks: We tried their Paan Lassi and Passionfruit Mojito. Both were good. Loved the paan lassi more.”January 2020
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Passion fruit drink Net +1
“And the one I liked specially was passion fruit drink”
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“And the one I liked specially was passion fruit drink”February 2019
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Passionfruit mojito Net +1
“1️⃣Drinks: We tried their Paan Lassi and Passionfruit Mojito. Both were good. Loved the paan lassi more.”
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“1️⃣Drinks: We tried their Paan Lassi and Passionfruit Mojito. Both were good. Loved the paan lassi more.”January 2020
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Sweet lassi Net +1
“Sweet Lassi- Ever so creamy and tasty.”
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“Sweet Lassi- Ever so creamy and tasty.”January 2020
What to Avoid (4)
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Chiken dum biryani Net −1
“Yesterday we try mutton & chiken dum biryani it's totally test less no masala no marition it was like boil chiken & boil mutton they put on rice n make hot n served.....not worth for 1star also ..”
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Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday we try mutton & chiken dum biryani it's totally test less no masala no marition it was like boil chiken & boil mutton they put on rice n make hot n served.....not worth for 1star also ..”January 2017
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Firni Net −1
“The firni was not well made.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The firni was not well made.”May 2019
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Mutton dum biryani Net −1
“Yesterday we try mutton & chiken dum biryani it's totally test less no masala no marition it was like boil chiken & boil mutton they put on rice n make hot n served.....not worth for 1star also ..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday we try mutton & chiken dum biryani it's totally test less no masala no marition it was like boil chiken & boil mutton they put on rice n make hot n served.....not worth for 1star also ..”January 2017
Drinks 1
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Fresh lime soda Net −1
“Fresh Lime Soda - This was not good at all.. sugar was not blended at all..”
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Critical review excerpts
“Fresh Lime Soda - This was not good at all.. sugar was not blended at all..”May 2017
Tips for a Better Visit
State Spice. Tell the server your spice preference clearly; one reviewer says the spicy option is genuinely very spicy.
Try Kulfi. Leave room for dessert and consider the mango or paan kulfi, both specifically recommended by diners.
Check Offers. If using Zomato Gold, check the timing first: one review says the 1+1 offer was limited to specific hours.
Consider Dining In. For delivery, allow for naan arriving cold; visiting the restaurant may suit you better if bread temperature matters.
Plan Ahead. Allow extra time during busy visits, as one diner described the service as slow and dishes arriving out of sequence.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Infront of Dubai Frame - Sheikh Rashid Rd
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
One diner found service slow and haphazard, including dishes arriving later than intended.
Spice Levels
The biryani and some meat dishes can be extremely spicy, while an iftar group found food too salty and spicy.
Inconsistent Taste
A post-Covid return visit reported that a chef change had altered the food’s taste from the earlier experience.
Biryani Dispute
Some diners enjoyed the biryani, but others found it bland or closer to pulao than dum biryani.
Value Concerns
Pricing opinions vary: some call it reasonable, while others report higher prices and smaller portions than nearby restaurants.
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The Bottom Line
Saleem’s of Delhi is a Mughlai restaurant in Al Karama for Delhi-style food, with a dining room built around Mughal-inspired decor and old Bollywood music. The menu’s strongest pull is its meat dishes: Murgh Musallam comes as drumsticks with minced chicken in thick gravy, and diners also highlight mutton seekh kebab, mutton nihari and kebab platters. Desserts are worth keeping space for.
Mango kulfi and paan kulfi are repeatedly mentioned, while Dal Makhani, paneer dishes and some vegetarian starters give non-meat eaters a few reliable choices. The restaurant is described as family-friendly, and several reviews mention parking in front or nearby, which is useful in Al Karama. The experience is not completely consistent.
Some visitors report quick, friendly service, but another found it slow and haphazard. Biryani opinions are split: some enjoyed the mutton or gosht version, while others found it bland or more like pulao. Spice can also be serious, particularly in the biryani, so state your preference clearly.
Prices are viewed by some as reasonable and by others as high for the portions; a reported iftar package cost AED 49, while one group of seven paid AED 210.