The Desi Firangi Restaurant

Name: The Desi Firangi Restaurant
Address: R1077, WASL Port Views - Building No. 7, Shop - 6 Al Mina St, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971568722970

Bur Dubai

Restaurant Closed 0 568 722 970

The Desi Firangi is a North Indian restaurant in Bur Dubai serving traditional Indian food with contemporary and global touches. Reviews point to it for dishes such as chaat and mutton biryani, in a warm, polished setting suited to relaxed meals with family or friends.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

290 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Rotis and curries

Regulars who have dined here for almost a year call it the best place for rotis and curries.

Chaat

Palak Patta Chaat is singled out as a dish worth ordering.

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What to Eat at The Desi Firangi Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Desi Firangi 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 3

Murg ka shoola Net +3

“🎉 The lassi was refreshing, Murg Ka Shoola was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, and the chaat was spot on – full of taste and textures.”
Dal makhani Net +2

“Dal makhani was good.”
Salli chicken Net +2

“the Salli chicken was also nice...”

Honorable mentions (32)

20 Pieces chicken platter Net +1

“We had the 20 pieces chicken platter, masala chaas and boneless chicken dish which was amazing and served fresh and hot.”
Bhel puri Net +1

“Food was amazing. We ate Salli Chicken with rice + roti and bhel Puri. Had a great experience with Desi Firangi Restaurant😊. Keep up the good work😇”
Brownie with ice cream Net +1

“The Brownie with Ice Cream, served in a traditional bowl, was a comforting classic.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“Mutton biryani and butter chicken for main with butter naans was tasty, and gulab jamon for dessert.... Could have eaten 10 more!”
Butter naans Net +1

“Mutton biryani and butter chicken for main with butter naans was tasty, and gulab jamon for dessert.... Could have eaten 10 more!”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“Tried The Desi Firangi at Hudaiba — the chicken as well as mutton biryani were full of flavor, the tandoori was perfectly grilled, and the kulhad brownie made for a delightful dessert.”
Chicken tandoori Net +1

“From succulent chicken tandoori to aromatic main course delicacies, every bite was a revelation.”
Chicken tandoori grill Net +1

“The Chicken Tandoori Grill was a masterpiece, each piece succulent and bursting with smoky char.”
Dahi bhalla Net +1

“The complementary watermelon shot and dahi balla were excellent.”
Dahi puri Net +1

“The chaat was especially good, dahi puri nice and crispy.”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“Mutton biryani and butter chicken for main with butter naans was tasty, and gulab jamon for dessert.... Could have eaten 10 more!”
Kulhad brownie Net +1

“Tried The Desi Firangi at Hudaiba — the chicken as well as mutton biryani were full of flavor, the tandoori was perfectly grilled, and the kulhad brownie made for a delightful dessert.”
Lasooni bharwan dingri Net +1

“In starters we ordered Murgh ka Soola, Paneer Awadhi Tikka & Lasooni Bharwan Dingri and everything was super super delicious.”
Lasooni paneer Net +1

“For starters, we had lasooni paneer and pahadi chicken, both incredibly delicious and even better with the green chutney.”
Lucknowi chicken biryani Net +1

“Tasted the Lucknowi chicken biryani during the DSS food festival. It was bursting with flavor and the portion size was perfect for two.”
Mango shikanji Net +1

“I also had the Mango Shikanji, and it was super refreshing.”
Mutton handi Net +1

“For the main course, we ordered mutton biryani and mutton handi. Oh my God—the mutton handi deserves 100/10! It is an absolute must-try when you visit Desi Ferangi.”
Paan kulfi Net +1

“To end the meal, we had gulab jamun and paan kulfi. The paan kulfi was simply wow!”
Pahadi chicken Net +1

“For starters, we had lasooni paneer and pahadi chicken, both incredibly delicious and even better with the green chutney.”
Palak patta chaat Net +1

“The palak Patta Chaat is a must have...”
Paneer awadhi tikka Net +1

“In starters we ordered Murgh ka Soola, Paneer Awadhi Tikka & Lasooni Bharwan Dingri and everything was super super delicious.”
Pani poori Net +1

“We start with pani poori and trust me it was one of the best in town. When ever you will be here for anything don't forgot to try their pani poori.”
Phirni Net +1

“The Phirni, with its delicate sweetness and nutty notes, brought our North Indian adventure to a satisfying close.”
Saffron prawns Net +1

“The starters specially their Tandoori Florets, Murgh ka Soola and Saffron Prawns are to die for.”
Samosa chaat Net +1

“The highlight for me was the samosa chaat — easily the best I’ve ever had. Crisp, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.”
Sirka paneer Net +1

“In main course we ordered Mutton rogan josh & sirka paneer... Sirka paneer is completely new dish and never heard about this and they simply nailed it with some tangy taste and desserts always come first for me.”
Tandoori florets Net +1

“The starters specially their Tandoori Florets, Murgh ka Soola and Saffron Prawns are to die for.”
Vegetable khichdi Net +1

“The vegetable Khichdi is a must try.”
Watermelon shots Net +1

“The complementary watermelon shot and dahi balla were excellent.”
Soya chaap Net 0

Mixed feedback

“What stood out immediately was the incredible value for money. Priced at a mere 49 AED, the buffet boasted an impressive variety of 5 to 7 dishes, ranging from chicken preparations to aromatic biryani, refreshing sharbat, crisp veggie salads, and indulgent desserts like Gulab jamun. The inclusion of soya chaap added a unique twist, catering to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences.”
Kadai paneer Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had tawa paneer and kadai paneer, both of them tasted almost the same.”
Tawa paneer Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had tawa paneer and kadai paneer, both of them tasted almost the same.”

Drinks 1

Masala chai Net +2

“And the masala chai tea to finish was a perfect end to a wonderful dining experience.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve in advance, especially for a popular dinner or family visit.

Check parking. Allow time to find parking; one review says only RTA parking was available.

Plan the visit

Practical details

R1077, WASL Port Views - Building No. 7, Shop - 6 Al Mina St

Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Al Mina, Dubai

0 568 722 970

Mon	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

One visit involved repeating orders and service requests, suggesting delays can happen.

Group handling

A reservation for 16 people was not seated properly, and food arrived 90 minutes after ordering.

Customer-reported prices

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

52 aed

combo or set menu

“Taste of food too yummy all foods kept in buffet but it's a combo or set menu not a buffet very limited option for 52 aed”

Google review · March 2024

49 AED

buffet

“Priced at a mere 49 AED, the buffet boasted an impressive variety of 5 to 7 dishes, ranging from chicken preparations to aromatic biryani, refreshing sharbat, crisp veggie salads, and indulgent desserts like Gulab jamun”

Google review · March 2024

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The Bottom Line

The Desi Firangi is a North Indian restaurant in Bur Dubai with a menu that blends familiar desi cooking with contemporary and global touches. You can come for chaat, rotis and curries, kebabs, or biryani; the reviews make the mutton biryani and palak Patta Chaat especially useful starting points. The food is the strongest reason to visit.

Customers praise dal makhani, tandoori dishes and paneer preparations, while the mutton handi and samosa chaat receive particularly enthusiastic mentions. Vegetarian diners have plenty to work with, and one reviewer even returned for five consecutive days, enjoying the vegetable khichdi, dimsums and Chinese dishes. The room is compact, warm and polished, with several reviews describing friendly hosting and a comfortable family atmosphere.

It can work for couples or smaller family meals, but a reservation for 16 went badly: seating was late, the order arrived after 90 minutes and items were mixed up. Service appears uneven rather than consistently poor. A separate visit involved slow responses and repeated requests, and one customer noticed odorous glasses.

Book ahead, check the parking situation, and confirm exactly what any buffet offer includes: one Ramadan promotion was described as a set menu rather than a buffet.