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A pure-vegetarian menu includes North Indian, chaat, Indo-Chinese and Jain-friendly dishes.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Spice Kraft JLT is a pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the lake. Reviews point to its broad North Indian, chaat and Indo-Chinese menu, with tandoori dhokla and Punjabi thali among the more distinctive choices.
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A pure-vegetarian menu includes North Indian, chaat, Indo-Chinese and Jain-friendly dishes.
Outdoor tables and full-height windows provide a lake-facing setting in JLT.
Tandoori dhokla is a standout creation: soft dhokla cubes grilled with tandoori seasoning and a noticeable mustard flavour.
The breakfast deal has included poori bhaji, parantha chole, lassi, masala tea and poha, served hot and fresh.
Several event reviews describe on-time buffet setup, hot food service and generous portions for weddings and parties.
Jain diners can request dishes customised without onion and garlic.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Spice Kraft JLT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“The tandoori dhokla was a revelation, whoever invented it deserves a medal for creativity.”
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“The tandoori dhokla was a revelation, whoever invented it deserves a medal for creativity.”December 2025
“They sent a generous spread, and everything looked and tasted amazing—but the Tandoori Dhokla and Manchurian totally stole the show. The Tandoori Dhokla had that perfect smoky kick, and the Manchurian was saucy, flavorful, and packed just the right amount of heat.”May 2025
“Food is really good. Not very spicy. Ambiance is good.Lake side seating area is available. Give a try to daal pakwaan,aloo paratha, n yes how can u forget lassi.”
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“Food is really good. Not very spicy. Ambiance is good.Lake side seating area is available. Give a try to daal pakwaan,aloo paratha, n yes how can u forget lassi.”July 2019
“Beetroot Galouti Kebabs: Now we are sure you have not heard of this one before. It was our first time trying it and we surely liked the addition of beetroot. Thankfully, it was not overly sweet which would have been a buzzkill, which is always a worry with the beetroot, but this one here pair it with the mint chutney and you have got a great starter on your hands to relief those hunger pangs.”
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“Beetroot Galouti Kebabs: Now we are sure you have not heard of this one before. It was our first time trying it and we surely liked the addition of beetroot. Thankfully, it was not overly sweet which would have been a buzzkill, which is always a worry with the beetroot, but this one here pair it with the mint chutney and you have got a great starter on your hands to relief those hunger pangs.”December 2018
“Their biryani is nice and a must try.”
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“Their biryani is nice and a must try.”September 2019
“Team recommended kofta shaam savera and bread basket. Amazing taste.”
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“Team recommended kofta shaam savera and bread basket. Amazing taste.”December 2020
“Recently they have added a lot of new stuff in menu (as of Sep 19) I tried butter masala pav and it was brilliant new dish.”
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“Recently they have added a lot of new stuff in menu (as of Sep 19) I tried butter masala pav and it was brilliant new dish.”September 2019
“It goes well when paired with butter Naan.”
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“It goes well when paired with butter Naan.”December 2018
“One thing I would like to advice for the first timer is to go and try the 'Cheese Mushroom Medley' - A M A Z I N G!!!”
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“One thing I would like to advice for the first timer is to go and try the 'Cheese Mushroom Medley' - A M A Z I N G!!!”April 2016
“Cheesy Mushroom Bombs: One of our favorite highlight of the evening. These cheesy delicacies were a pure delight to devour! The combination is a match made in heaven. One bite and you have the cheese oozing out, still drooling while thinking about it. We definitely recommend trying it out!”
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“Cheesy Mushroom Bombs: One of our favorite highlight of the evening. These cheesy delicacies were a pure delight to devour! The combination is a match made in heaven. One bite and you have the cheese oozing out, still drooling while thinking about it. We definitely recommend trying it out!”December 2018
“Great food! One of the best veg restaurants. !perfectly perfect !!!we tried the Maggie noodles , pastas and chola batura and finally the kulfi made it complete”
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“Great food! One of the best veg restaurants. !perfectly perfect !!!we tried the Maggie noodles , pastas and chola batura and finally the kulfi made it complete”May 2022
“However, the cholay bhaturas were very nice, but the chash was just a glass full of yogard.”
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“However, the cholay bhaturas were very nice, but the chash was just a glass full of yogard.”May 2023
“Food is really good. Not very spicy. Ambiance is good.Lake side seating area is available. Give a try to daal pakwaan,aloo paratha, n yes how can u forget lassi.”
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“Food is really good. Not very spicy. Ambiance is good.Lake side seating area is available. Give a try to daal pakwaan,aloo paratha, n yes how can u forget lassi.”July 2019
“Must try Dabeli Bruschetta, Veg Lollipops, Harabhara Kabeb gravy and Gobi Munchurian..Great works guys and thanks you so much for everything.”
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“Must try Dabeli Bruschetta, Veg Lollipops, Harabhara Kabeb gravy and Gobi Munchurian..Great works guys and thanks you so much for everything.”October 2023
“The dahi puri and pav bhaji was tasteful and I highly recommend getting the lassi.”
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“The dahi puri and pav bhaji was tasteful and I highly recommend getting the lassi.”October 2021
“I expected dragon paneer to be like spicy but it was mildly spiced with chunks of paneer coated gently with Chinese sauces. It was good but lacked the wow factor.”
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“I expected dragon paneer to be like spicy but it was mildly spiced with chunks of paneer coated gently with Chinese sauces. It was good but lacked the wow factor.”December 2020
“I had the Gujarati Thali and the freshly squeezed (pressed) pineapple. Total cost was 40AED so excellent value for money. The food came promptly and was good quality and very tasty.”
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“I had the Gujarati Thali and the freshly squeezed (pressed) pineapple. Total cost was 40AED so excellent value for money. The food came promptly and was good quality and very tasty.”November 2017
“Must try Dabeli Bruschetta, Veg Lollipops, Harabhara Kabeb gravy and Gobi Munchurian..Great works guys and thanks you so much for everything.”
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“Must try Dabeli Bruschetta, Veg Lollipops, Harabhara Kabeb gravy and Gobi Munchurian..Great works guys and thanks you so much for everything.”October 2023
“I had the Gujarati Thali and the freshly squeezed (pressed) pineapple. Total cost was 40AED so excellent value for money. The food came promptly and was good quality and very tasty.”
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“I had the Gujarati Thali and the freshly squeezed (pressed) pineapple. Total cost was 40AED so excellent value for money. The food came promptly and was good quality and very tasty.”November 2017
“Must try Dabeli Bruschetta, Veg Lollipops, Harabhara Kabeb gravy and Gobi Munchurian..Great works guys and thanks you so much for everything.”
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“Must try Dabeli Bruschetta, Veg Lollipops, Harabhara Kabeb gravy and Gobi Munchurian..Great works guys and thanks you so much for everything.”October 2023
“Tried Indori poha.. Being Indori truely know the value of good home made poha. Its just perfect.”
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“Tried Indori poha.. Being Indori truely know the value of good home made poha. Its just perfect.”June 2023
“Team recommended kofta shaam savera and bread basket. Amazing taste.”
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“Team recommended kofta shaam savera and bread basket. Amazing taste.”December 2020
“Great food! One of the best veg restaurants. !perfectly perfect !!!we tried the Maggie noodles , pastas and chola batura and finally the kulfi made it complete”
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“Great food! One of the best veg restaurants. !perfectly perfect !!!we tried the Maggie noodles , pastas and chola batura and finally the kulfi made it complete”May 2022
“They sent a generous spread, and everything looked and tasted amazing—but the Tandoori Dhokla and Manchurian totally stole the show. The Tandoori Dhokla had that perfect smoky kick, and the Manchurian was saucy, flavorful, and packed just the right amount of heat.”
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“They sent a generous spread, and everything looked and tasted amazing—but the Tandoori Dhokla and Manchurian totally stole the show. The Tandoori Dhokla had that perfect smoky kick, and the Manchurian was saucy, flavorful, and packed just the right amount of heat.”May 2025
“Dal Makhani was thick, creamy and topped with dollop of butter went nicely with the fresh naans alongside.”
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“Dal Makhani was thick, creamy and topped with dollop of butter went nicely with the fresh naans alongside.”December 2020
“I have tried only the thalis and taste is good with a gujrati touch! Good serving and good atmosphere! Best was the navratri fast thali which is perfect for ppl who fast during navratri..”
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“I have tried only the thalis and taste is good with a gujrati touch! Good serving and good atmosphere! Best was the navratri fast thali which is perfect for ppl who fast during navratri..”October 2019
“Tried their red sauce pasta and noodles - both were tasteful and in good quantity.”
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“Tried their red sauce pasta and noodles - both were tasteful and in good quantity.”April 2022
“The Pani Puri was superb. Puri was light , masala and pani was perfectly spiced tasty and tangy.”
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“The Pani Puri was superb. Puri was light , masala and pani was perfectly spiced tasty and tangy.”October 2019
“The breakfast deal is an absolute treat – we enjoyed poori bhaji, masala tea, parantha chole, lassi, and poha. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The poori was perfectly puffed, and the chole had just the right amount of spice.”
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“The breakfast deal is an absolute treat – we enjoyed poori bhaji, masala tea, parantha chole, lassi, and poha. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The poori was perfectly puffed, and the chole had just the right amount of spice.”May 2025
“The breakfast deal is an absolute treat – we enjoyed poori bhaji, masala tea, parantha chole, lassi, and poha. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The poori was perfectly puffed, and the chole had just the right amount of spice.”
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“The breakfast deal is an absolute treat – we enjoyed poori bhaji, masala tea, parantha chole, lassi, and poha. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The poori was perfectly puffed, and the chole had just the right amount of spice.”May 2025
“The breakfast deal is an absolute treat – we enjoyed poori bhaji, masala tea, parantha chole, lassi, and poha. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The poori was perfectly puffed, and the chole had just the right amount of spice.”
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“The breakfast deal is an absolute treat – we enjoyed poori bhaji, masala tea, parantha chole, lassi, and poha. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The poori was perfectly puffed, and the chole had just the right amount of spice.”May 2025
“Punjabi Thali is a good option which allows you to have multiple dishes. Around 35-40 AED.”
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“Punjabi Thali is a good option which allows you to have multiple dishes. Around 35-40 AED.”August 2022
“Tried their red sauce pasta and noodles - both were tasteful and in good quantity.”
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“Tried their red sauce pasta and noodles - both were tasteful and in good quantity.”April 2022
“I had heard great reviews about their Schezwan Idly Chili and decided to give it a try. It was amazing. The idly was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and tossed in a special schezwan sauce with vegetables. The idly had soaked up the sauce which added to the flavor”
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“I had heard great reviews about their Schezwan Idly Chili and decided to give it a try. It was amazing. The idly was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and tossed in a special schezwan sauce with vegetables. The idly had soaked up the sauce which added to the flavor”April 2021
“For mains we had seekh ki sabzi and Dal Makhani along with naans. Now again on servers recommendations seekh ki sabzi was amazing, very innovative and super delicious serving veg seekh kebabs topped over rich gravy which itself tasted yummilicious.”
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“For mains we had seekh ki sabzi and Dal Makhani along with naans. Now again on servers recommendations seekh ki sabzi was amazing, very innovative and super delicious serving veg seekh kebabs topped over rich gravy which itself tasted yummilicious.”December 2020
“SK Special Biryani: A hearty dish with perfectly cooked vegetables, aromatic rice and overall perfectly seasoned. It’s a typical vegetable biryani that’s comes in a good portion that’s enough for two.”
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“SK Special Biryani: A hearty dish with perfectly cooked vegetables, aromatic rice and overall perfectly seasoned. It’s a typical vegetable biryani that’s comes in a good portion that’s enough for two.”December 2018
“We ordered snack boxes for our Navaratri celebration from here. The snacks were super delicious.”
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“We ordered snack boxes for our Navaratri celebration from here. The snacks were super delicious.”October 2024
“We ordered snack boxes for our Navaratri celebration from here. The snacks were super delicious.”
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“We ordered snack boxes for our Navaratri celebration from here. The snacks were super delicious.”October 2024
“Must try Dabeli Bruschetta, Veg Lollipops, Harabhara Kabeb gravy and Gobi Munchurian..Great works guys and thanks you so much for everything.”
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“Must try Dabeli Bruschetta, Veg Lollipops, Harabhara Kabeb gravy and Gobi Munchurian..Great works guys and thanks you so much for everything.”October 2023
Mixed feedback
“Dal makhani is one of the best dal makhani we had. Full of taste.”
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“Dal makhani is one of the best dal makhani we had. Full of taste.”November 2020
“Dal Makhani was thick, creamy and topped with dollop of butter went nicely with the fresh naans alongside.”December 2020
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“For desserts we had gulab Jamun and kulfi. It's very difficult to dislike either and here there was no exception, both were equally delectable.”
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“For desserts we had gulab Jamun and kulfi. It's very difficult to dislike either and here there was no exception, both were equally delectable.”December 2020
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“Paneer Lababdaar: A creamy cashew curry with mouthwatering chunks of paneer that went well with the bread basket.”
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“Paneer Lababdaar: A creamy cashew curry with mouthwatering chunks of paneer that went well with the bread basket.”December 2018
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“The dahi puri and pav bhaji was tasteful and I highly recommend getting the lassi.”
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“The dahi puri and pav bhaji was tasteful and I highly recommend getting the lassi.”October 2021
“Nice Vegiterian Restaurant. Dishes are good and taste is ok ok. Especially the juices and lassi are nice.”
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“Nice Vegiterian Restaurant. Dishes are good and taste is ok ok. Especially the juices and lassi are nice.”June 2019
“The breakfast deal is an absolute treat – we enjoyed poori bhaji, masala tea, parantha chole, lassi, and poha. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The poori was perfectly puffed, and the chole had just the right amount of spice. The masala tea and lassi were refreshing and authentic.”May 2025
“For drinks we had mango lassi and ginger mint lemonade and both were upto the mark and was equally refreshing.”
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“For drinks we had mango lassi and ginger mint lemonade and both were upto the mark and was equally refreshing.”December 2020
“Ginger Mojito: A nice twist to the regular flavors that you usually find elsewhere. Its a combination of ginger, mint, lime and ginger ale and needless to say we loved it!”
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“Ginger Mojito: A nice twist to the regular flavors that you usually find elsewhere. Its a combination of ginger, mint, lime and ginger ale and needless to say we loved it!”December 2018
“Loved the food here! Very authentic and will make you think your in India rather than Dubai. We had usually had our breakfast/lunch here starting our day with masala chai which was great.”
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“Loved the food here! Very authentic and will make you think your in India rather than Dubai. We had usually had our breakfast/lunch here starting our day with masala chai which was great.”October 2021
“The breakfast deal is an absolute treat – we enjoyed poori bhaji, masala tea, parantha chole, lassi, and poha. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The poori was perfectly puffed, and the chole had just the right amount of spice. The masala tea and lassi were refreshing and authentic.”
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“The breakfast deal is an absolute treat – we enjoyed poori bhaji, masala tea, parantha chole, lassi, and poha. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The poori was perfectly puffed, and the chole had just the right amount of spice. The masala tea and lassi were refreshing and authentic.”May 2025
“We would prefer with fresh juices instead and went along with an orange juice that was refreshing.”
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“We would prefer with fresh juices instead and went along with an orange juice that was refreshing.”December 2018
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“For drinks we had mango lassi and ginger mint lemonade and both were upto the mark and was equally refreshing.”
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“For drinks we had mango lassi and ginger mint lemonade and both were upto the mark and was equally refreshing.”December 2020
“However, the cholay bhaturas were very nice, but the chash was just a glass full of yogard.”
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“However, the cholay bhaturas were very nice, but the chash was just a glass full of yogard.”May 2023
“The dahi ke kabab were disappointing, they could be way more spicy and flavorful.”
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“The dahi ke kabab were disappointing, they could be way more spicy and flavorful.”December 2025
“Dal Makhani Tadka: A steamy hot dal tadka which felt a slightly bland as being spice fanatic we expected a little more from this dish. It goes well when paired with butter Naan. Would recommend it to those looking for something mild.”
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“Dal Makhani Tadka: A steamy hot dal tadka which felt a slightly bland as being spice fanatic we expected a little more from this dish. It goes well when paired with butter Naan. Would recommend it to those looking for something mild.”December 2018
“Gajar Ka Halwa: We liked how the sweetness was just right but sadly the carrots seemed slightly undercooked which took away the fun from enjoying it completely. Also, we would have preferred it with a scoop of ice-cream to go with.”
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“Gajar Ka Halwa: We liked how the sweetness was just right but sadly the carrots seemed slightly undercooked which took away the fun from enjoying it completely. Also, we would have preferred it with a scoop of ice-cream to go with.”December 2018
“It's was a shame that my food was uncooked. I had Raj maah and roti.”
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“It's was a shame that my food was uncooked. I had Raj maah and roti.”May 2023
“We ordered samosas, which were not the best, but ok.”
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“We ordered samosas, which were not the best, but ok.”January 2020
Check Bill. Review every charge before paying; one customer reported an unexplained 35AED addition to the bill.
Ask Portions. If ordering a thali, ask about vegetable serving sizes first, as one diner found portions limited to 3–4 bites.
Choose Outdoors. Choose the outdoor tables when the weather suits; reviewers specifically valued the lake view and open-air setting.
Confirm Catering. For Iftar or other timed catering, reconfirm the ready time, plating and drink service before the event.
Order Lassi. Lassi is repeatedly mentioned as a refreshing choice alongside breakfast or a meal.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Service has been inconsistent, including a 20-minute delay that left Iftar food cold and one dish unplated.
Reviews range from excellent dishes to watery dal makhani, rubbery breads, bland mains and even uncooked rajmaah.
One thali review found each vegetable serving limited to roughly three or four bites, requiring an additional order.
The restaurant has been described as cosy, but one reviewer found the seating capacity too small.
One customer reported an unexplained AED 35 addition to the bill and advised checking charges before paying.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Punjabi Thali
“The thali is for AED 25 and is quite filling for one person”Google review · January 2020
The Bottom Line
Spice Kraft JLT is a pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, useful for diners who want more than a standard curry menu. The reviews cover North Indian food, chaat, Indo-Chinese dishes, breakfast and Jain customisation. For a first order, tandoori dhokla is the most distinctive suggestion: one reviewer described soft dhokla cubes coated in tandoori marinade and grilled, while another liked it with green chutney.
Punjabi thali is another popular route for trying several dishes at once, though portion expectations need checking. The setting is a genuine part of the appeal. There are indoor tables, outdoor seating and lake views, and reviewers have enjoyed breakfast or evening meals outside when the weather was comfortable.
Lassi also receives repeated praise, and the breakfast deal has included poori bhaji, parantha chole, poha, masala tea and lassi. Catering has produced some strong event experiences, including on-time buffet arrangements and hot food service, but it has not been consistent. A recent Iftar order was late, partly cold and missing a plated dish, while another customer reported an unexplained 35AED bill addition.
Check the bill, confirm catering timings and ask about thali portions before ordering. The restaurant is cosy rather than spacious, so larger groups may want to confirm seating in advance.