Sind Punjab Restaurant

Name: Sind Punjab Restaurant
Address: 29A St, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143525058

Bur Dubai

Indian restaurant Closed 04 352 5058

Sind Punjab is a simple, long-running Indian restaurant in Bur Dubai, known in reviews for Punjabi and North Indian comfort food. Butter chicken with garlic naan and tandoori chicken are two of the clearest reasons people make the trip.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

1,494 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Long-running taste

A customer who has visited for almost three decades says the taste and quality have stayed consistent.

Butter chicken

Butter chicken is a standout for some diners, with one visitor calling it exceptionally good alongside garlic naan.

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What to Eat at Sind Punjab Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Sind Punjab 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 8

Butter chicken Net +8

“I think this is one of the best tandoori chicken i have had in dubai..their butter chicken is also ok . I have had better than this . Many influencers give very big hype for the butter chicken.. I think the tandoori chicken is better….their staff was very friendly and helpful…the ambiance of the place was average but spacious table and seats..i recommend their tandoori chicken…😊”
Pani puris Net +3

“The place for pani puri here in Dubai for me which is similar to the Indian taste.”
Tandoori roti Net +3

“Tandoori rotis were nice.”
Daal makhni Net +2

“Daal makni ,tandoori parotha,paneer tikka(in the plate) 4/5 for over all taste and 4/5 for hygiene loved their services and Also they have a lot of options in their Menu for reasonable price, My visit here was Worth It💙 -edited”
Garlic naan Net +2

“I ordered the butter chicken with garlic naan. What a delight! I have never had a butter chicken so good! The naan too was excellent 👌”
Aloo paratha Net +2

“Must try their Aaloo Paratha and Gobi Paratha also they served with Option of Curds, Dal, Chole etc as per your choice.”
Butter naan Net +2

“One of the best Punjabi food in Dubai. Same taste all the time. Tandoori chicken, butter chicken, butter naan . Recommend food”
Non veg thali Net +2

“Thats the non-veg thali in the pic. Good quantity, tasty, but only 1 veg and 1 non-veg in option. Could have been better for the cost.”

Honorable mentions (28)

Aloo mutter Net +1

“I love their vegetarian dishes esp Aloo mutter, veg kolhapuri, Punjabi chole & panner butter masala with tandoori roti is outstanding.”
Chicken karahi Net +1

“• On the first day, I had Chicken Karahi and Garlic Naan. Both were bursting with flavors, freshly made, and cooked to perfection.”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“Chicken tikka is a must try as appetizers as well.”
Chicken tikka masala Net +1

“Chicken tikka masala offered with the thali was good.”
Dahi puris Net +1

“I love tapas and savoury treats so yes of course we had the Pani AND Dahi Puris 😅 Neither disappointed.”
Dal tadka Net +1

“Great Desi food at Bur dubai . If you want to have feel like Indian punjabi food come to but dubai and have Paneer tikka masala, dal tadka and Rabri . Great food”
Gajar ka halwa Net +1

“Tried butter chicken and tandoori roti , to end with Gajar ka halwa .. find it to be nice and tandoori rotis were so good 😊 , specially recommended by my bro Suri pa ji 👍”
Gobi paratha Net +1

“Must try their Aaloo Paratha and Gobi Paratha also they served with Option of Curds, Dal, Chole etc as per your choice.”
Gol gappe Net +1

“From the curbside gol gappe to the authentic Punjabi cuisine, this restaurant hits all the major points.”
Gulaab jamun Net +1

“Gulaab jamun was too good, sweeter for me but was still mouth watering , served hot and soft.”
Masala papads Net +1

“Had non veg thali and masala papad. Masala papad was good.”
Mint paratha Net +1

“I loved the mint paratha too.”
Mirchi pakoda Net +1

“One of the oldest restaurants in Dubai. Consistent quality. Friendly service and courteous staff. Chat items are excellent. Mirchi pakoda and samosa are divine. Though the double frying gives me tummy ache. Paneer burji, dhaal makhini are very tasty.”
Paneer burji Net +1

“One of the oldest restaurants in Dubai. Consistent quality. Friendly service and courteous staff. Chat items are excellent. Mirchi pakoda and samosa are divine. Though the double frying gives me tummy ache. Paneer burji, dhaal makhini are very tasty.”
Paneer tikka Net +1

“Daal makni ,tandoori parotha,paneer tikka(in the plate) 4/5 for over all taste and 4/5 for hygiene loved their services and Also they have a lot of options in their Menu for reasonable price, My visit here was Worth It💙 -edited”
Panner butter masala Net +1

“I love their vegetarian dishes esp Aloo mutter, veg kolhapuri, Punjabi chole & panner butter masala with tandoori roti is outstanding.”
Pindi chole Net +1

“• The second day was just as delightful with Pindi Chole, Tandoori Chicken (full), and Garlic Naan. The spices were well-balanced, and the naan was warm and soft—a perfect companion for both dishes.”
Punjabi chole Net +1

“I love their vegetarian dishes esp Aloo mutter, veg kolhapuri, Punjabi chole & panner butter masala with tandoori roti is outstanding.”
Rabri Net +1

“Great Desi food at Bur dubai . If you want to have feel like Indian punjabi food come to but dubai and have Paneer tikka masala, dal tadka and Rabri . Great food”
Rasmalai Net +1

“Rasmalai was on point and tasty not too sweet but also very fluffy or soft.”
Reshmi kebab Net +1

“We tried Reshmi Kebab, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan and other dishes and they were all absolutely delicious.”
Samosa Net +1

“One of the oldest restaurants in Dubai. Consistent quality. Friendly service and courteous staff. Chat items are excellent. Mirchi pakoda and samosa are divine. Though the double frying gives me tummy ache. Paneer burji, dhaal makhini are very tasty.”
Samosa chole Net +1

“Must also try their samosa chole, aloo paratha are equally yummy.”
Tandoori chicken (full) Net +1

“• The second day was just as delightful with Pindi Chole, Tandoori Chicken (full), and Garlic Naan. The spices were well-balanced, and the naan was warm and soft—a perfect companion for both dishes.”
Tandoori parotha Net +1

“Daal makni ,tandoori parotha,paneer tikka(in the plate) 4/5 for over all taste and 4/5 for hygiene loved their services and Also they have a lot of options in their Menu for reasonable price, My visit here was Worth It💙 -edited”
Veg kolhapuri Net +1

“I love their vegetarian dishes esp Aloo mutter, veg kolhapuri, Punjabi chole & panner butter masala with tandoori roti is outstanding.”
Vegetable biryani Net +1

“I also tried the vegetable biryani which was very tasty wherein I was able to enjoy the taste of the wok.”
Chole kulche Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Chicken tikka masala was ok . Chole kulche was ok.”

Drinks 1

Lemon soda Net +1

“I am very happy with the food. The fish was fresh and juicy. Bhindi do pyaza was also tasty - amount was large and I couldn't finish and packed them home. A bit oily though. The amount of lemon soda was too good also.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Bombay falooda Net −1

“We have had a Bombay Falooda from there, that's the worst falooda I ever had.”
Panner korma Net −1

“I ordered Panner Korma thru Noon app. In the picture of the dish it was shown as spicy red gravy dish. But i got panner dish which way too sweet and pineapples inside. I called the restaurant also but they were himself clueless about the own dish. Bad bad experience never gonna order again from this restaurant.”
Poori bhaji Net −1

“For the first time I ordered Poori Bhaji but it was too oily to eat and I thought it was done mistakenly by chef and keeping that in mind Next time I ordered Daal Makhni from the Menu and it was literally disgusting it was just an oily Dal with fried onions on it.”
Tandoor pratha Net −1

“They must need to reconsider tandoor pratha which almost half cook considered. They try to make prath thin and proper cook.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking on weekends, when one family found it particularly difficult to get a space.

Try tandoori. If butter chicken feels overhyped, consider tandoori chicken instead; one reviewer rated it higher.

Plan the visit

Practical details

29A St

Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai

04 352 5058

Mon	8:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 1:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Food colouring

Multiple reviewers complained about heavy food colouring, including colour left on their fingers after eating.

Inconsistent quality

Recent reviews range from excellent to complaints about stale, unpleasant-smelling or disappointing food.

Customer-reported prices

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

19 dhs

bhindi do pyaza

“Last night I had bhindi do pyaza-19 dhs, fish koliwada-32 dhs with butter naan, aate ki roti and a lemon soda sweet and sour”

Google review · December 2025

32 dhs

fish koliwada

“Last night I had bhindi do pyaza-19 dhs, fish koliwada-32 dhs with butter naan, aate ki roti and a lemon soda sweet and sour”

Google review · December 2025

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The Bottom Line

Sind Punjab is a long-established Indian restaurant in Bur Dubai with a distinctly old-school, no-frills feel. The menu covers Punjabi and North Indian comfort food, but the dishes most worth considering from the reviews are butter chicken, tandoori chicken, Punjabi chole and pani puri. Garlic naan, tandoori roti and parathas are frequent accompaniments.

The strongest praise centres on flavour and continuity. Long-time customers say the taste has held steady for decades, while one recent diner called the butter chicken and garlic naan exceptional. Tandoori chicken may be the smarter pick if you are wary of the butter chicken hype.

Vegetarian diners have specific recommendations too, including aloo mutter, veg kolhapuri and paneer butter masala. This is not a polished destination restaurant. The ground floor is small, somewhat dark and dated, although some reviewers found the portions generous and the service warm.

Parking can be difficult on weekends. Home delivery is available, but reports include long waits, incomplete orders and payment-change problems, so confirm the details before ordering. There are also repeated complaints about excessive food colouring and occasional stale or unpleasant-smelling dishes.

Those concerns sit alongside many positive accounts, so expectations should be realistic: Sind Punjab is appealing for its classic dishes and history, but consistency may matter more than the rating suggests.