Tikka Shikka Restaurant

Name: Tikka Shikka Restaurant
Address: Shop No. 12, Karama Bldg 1, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142228666

Al Karama

Restaurant 04 222 8666

Tikka Shikka is a live-BBQ Indian restaurant in Al Karama, with a menu centred on grilled tikkas, kebabs, rolls and familiar North Indian dishes. Reviews highlight juicy kebabs, butter chicken and a Bollywood-themed setting, plus outdoor and car-dining options.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

247 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Juicy Kebabs

Several diners found the kebabs and tikkas juicy, tender and well-marinated, including the chicken seekh and mutton seekh.

Fresh Cooking

Food is made fresh to order, with reviewers praising hot, freshly prepared rolls and grills.

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What to Eat at Tikka Shikka Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Tikka Shikka 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 4

Shahi tukda Net +7

“Loved the Shahi Tukda.. if u r a huge fan of sweets then it is a must try thing..”
Tikka shikka special chana batata Net +4

“We ordered the "Jai and Veeru" combo (they mean meal for 2 😀)... 4 Chicken Tikka (Hara, Laal, Safaid & Narangi - organic, naturally fed and bought from local farms), juicy & moist, packed with flavour (no food colorings), served with tamarind and mint chutney, Channa Battata (the street style starter) and a sweet ending of Shahi Tukda (the portion was worth Dhs. 10)...”
Palak tikka Net +3

“My favorite marinated chicken was palak tikka (spinach tikka) it was deep fried and yummmmmmmm.”
Chicken katti roll Net +2

“Chicken Kathi Rolls, I love Kathi Rolls and this was my favourite version of it. Perfectly spiced, fresh and tasty.”

Honorable mentions (57)

Bhori thali Net +1

“Those who are a fan of thali need to head over to this place ; they serve delicious bhori thali as they say " family that eats together stays together."”
Bhurji Net +1

“Service - Service was good & fast ,staff are very friendly & helpful Kheema was well prepared like Mumbai style, Bhurji was awesome”
Biriyani Net +1

“We Loved their SHAHI TUKDA, GULABI TIKKA and Biriyani!!”
Butter chicken masala Net +1

“We tried their chicken katti rolls, chicken briyani, butter chicken masala, cheese and garlic kulcha, their Signature crispy Palak chicken Tikka, dry fruit gulab jamun, nimbu pani and mango lassi. It was totally a treat visually and on the taste buds.”
Chana dish Net +1

“We tired there rolls,keema ,chana dish, gulabo chicken was unique in it's own way a big crisp paratha makes you full 😋 everything was just amazing.”
Cheese and garlic kulcha Net +1

“We tried their chicken katti rolls, chicken briyani, butter chicken masala, cheese and garlic kulcha, their Signature crispy Palak chicken Tikka, dry fruit gulab jamun, nimbu pani and mango lassi. It was totally a treat visually and on the taste buds.”
Chenna style onion pakoda Net +1

“⭐️Chenna Style Onion Pakoda - crispy and crunchy onion Pakodas , loved the super crunchiness”
Chi. biriyani Net +1

“When I asked to make my chi. Biriyani as per my taste, Subhash the bearer, heard each details carefully and ensured the same reaches kitchen exactly as I requested. Food was delicious and owner shared with us details of Bohri culture.”
Chicken briyani Net +1

“We tried their chicken katti rolls, chicken briyani, butter chicken masala, cheese and garlic kulcha, their Signature crispy Palak chicken Tikka, dry fruit gulab jamun, nimbu pani and mango lassi. It was totally a treat visually and on the taste buds.”
Chicken frankie Net +1

“We ordered for mutton seekh kabab and chicken frankie. Juciest and most succulent meat ever. It's a true hidden gem.”
Chicken rolls Net +1

“The best rolls in town ,his chicken rolls was so amazing”
Chicken sheekh kebab Net +1

“we ordered the chicken sheekh kebab, chicken laal tikka, lachaa, paratha… the kebabs were spot on and we loved it.. firstly they were fresh and perfectly spiced to our expectations…”
Chicken tandoor (boneless) Net +1

“It is a must have especially their kebabs, their chicken tandoor (boneless) and their butter chicken was amazing. An all round amazing experience”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“We ordered mutton seekh roll, butter chicken with parantha, chicken and paneer tikka. All food items were yum with so much flavour and aroma.”
Chicken tikkas Net +1

“Chicken Tikkas were awesome...”
Chole battoore Net +1

“Chole battoore was great . Tikka was average . Comparing to other restaurants the prices are a mild above.”
Daal gosht Net +1

“They have also introduced bohra menu and I tried their daal gosht which was very delicious served with ghaka (it’s a small but thick paratha)”
Daal samosas Net +1

“I tried their most delicious daal samosas, SHAMI KABABS, limca and Rose milk drink.”
Daal tadka Net +1

“The daal tadka was best daal tadka I had in recent times. I was literally drinking their mint chutney with tandoori chicken.”
Dry fruit gulab jamun Net +1

“We tried their chicken katti rolls, chicken briyani, butter chicken masala, cheese and garlic kulcha, their Signature crispy Palak chicken Tikka, dry fruit gulab jamun, nimbu pani and mango lassi. It was totally a treat visually and on the taste buds.”
Egg omelet wrap Net +1

“Stopped for lunch but was a little early but had a great egg omelet wrap and came for dinner that night.”
Gulabo chicken Net +1

“We tired there rolls,keema ,chana dish, gulabo chicken was unique in it's own way a big crisp paratha makes you full 😋 everything was just amazing.”
Hara bhara kabab Net +1

“For the starters- The Hara Bhara Kabab . The Kabab was very soft with the garnished dryfruit tasted delicious.”
Hara chicken Net +1

“🍗 Hara Chicken: 2 pieces of chicken legs serves with poori & raita. Tad spicy but perfect for me.”
Iftar meal Net +1

“Lip smacking food at a cozy ambience their iftar meal comprises of chicken handi, breads, dahi bhalle and fruit platter and shahi tukda”
Iftar menu Net +1

“Recently visited to try there Iftar menu worth of AED 49/- includes fruit chaat, starters, main course with 2 paratha & a dessert. Taste was good & service was quick, Recommended for who loves Tikka !”
Jai and veeru combo Net +1

“We ordered the "Jai and Veeru" combo (they mean meal for 2 😀)... 4 Chicken Tikka (Hara, Laal, Safaid & Narangi - organic, naturally fed and bought from local farms), juicy & moist, packed with flavour (no food colorings), served with tamarind and mint chutney, Channa Battata (the street style starter) and a sweet ending of Shahi Tukda (the portion was worth Dhs. 10)... The puri was soft and dry (unlike the oil dripping ones we get at other restaurants)...”
Kaala tikka Net +1

“⭐️Kaala tikka - no they are not burnt but very well charcoaled and great in taste . Chicken was tender and flavorful. I enjoyed them with malabar parotta”
Kebab Net +1

“We have been here twice, the food especially the kebab and seekh are the best. Though the waiting time between and ordering and service is quite a lot.”
Keema Net +1

“We tired there rolls,keema ,chana dish, gulabo chicken was unique in it's own way a big crisp paratha makes you full 😋 everything was just amazing.”
Kheema Net +1

“Service - Service was good & fast ,staff are very friendly & helpful Kheema was well prepared like Mumbai style, Bhurji was awesome”
Koyle ki khaan se chicken tikka Net +1

“Like in bollywood movies everymovie has a Hero , here the Hero Dish the Koyle ki Khaan se Chicken Tikka . We had 3 varieties, Hara Tikka, Safaid Tikka and What I loved was the Palak Tikka which has sautéed crispy palak seasoned and coated over the chicken whole leg which was very unique but irresistible and delightful.”
Lachacha parantha Net +1

“⭐️Peela Tikka - lil spicy yet very delicious. Marination was very nice . I enjoyed with Lachacha parantha”
Lal tikka aloo Net +1

“We also tried the Tikka Shikka Special Chana Batata and Lal Tikka Aloo . The Chana Batata was simple & sober with bursting flavours. The Aloo tikka was an enchanthing taste with the Tikka Masala so so good.”
Lasuni tikka Net +1

“We tried Paneer tikka, lasuni tikka, which was very crispy and tasty.”
Malabar parotta Net +1

“⭐️Kaala tikka - no they are not burnt but very well charcoaled and great in taste . Chicken was tender and flavorful. I enjoyed them with malabar parotta”
Mint chutney Net +1

“and not the least the mint chutney hits the right spot.. its spicy, tangy and rich!”
Mutton bhuna ghost Net +1

“Mutton Bhuna Ghost was so amazing, we loved their rotis, like homemade.”
Mutton seekh kabab Net +1

“We ordered for mutton seekh kabab and chicken frankie. Juciest and most succulent meat ever. It's a true hidden gem.”
Mutton seekh roll Net +1

“We ordered mutton seekh roll, butter chicken with parantha, chicken and paneer tikka. All food items were yum with so much flavour and aroma.”
Naan Net +1

“Naan : Very Soft 4/5*”
Nimbu paani Net +1

“We tried their chicken katti rolls, chicken briyani, butter chicken masala, cheese and garlic kulcha, their Signature crispy Palak chicken Tikka, dry fruit gulab jamun, nimbu pani and mango lassi. It was totally a treat visually and on the taste buds.”
Peela tikka Net +1

“⭐️Peela Tikka - lil spicy yet very delicious. Marination was very nice . I enjoyed with Lachacha parantha”
Puri Net +1

“The puri was soft and dry (unlike the oil dripping ones we get at other restaurants)...”
Rolls Net +1

“The best rolls in town ,his chicken rolls was so amazing”
Sab taste karenge platter Net +1

“I personal favorite Is their Sab Taste Karenge Platter because it has 7 different varieties of marinated chicken served with 7 different condiments. My favorite marinated chicken was palak tikka (spinach tikka) it was deep fried and yummmmmmmm. This platter not only appealed to my eyes but also my taste buds.”
Safaid chicken Net +1

“🍗 Safaid Chicken: 2 pieces of chicken legs served with paratha & raita, good in flavour.”
Seekh Net +1

“We have been here twice, the food especially the kebab and seekh are the best. Though the waiting time between and ordering and service is quite a lot.”
Special mutton curry Net +1

“The special mutton curry is their signature dish and is quite a pick and must try!”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“The daal tadka was best daal tadka I had in recent times. I was literally drinking their mint chutney with tandoori chicken.”
Thaali Net +1

“Thaali was also great...”
Tikka roll Net +1

“I had the best tikka roll in ages! It was freshly prepared, served hot and crunchy, and to DIE FOR!”
Todays special dum gosht Net +1

“Really tasty kababs and the todays special Dum Gosht was very tasty.”
Veg paneer frankie Net +1

“⭐️Veg Paneer Frankie - Quite good in taste . (Very filling too )”
Chicken kebabs Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had ordered Chicken Kebabs, Puri Paratha, which was not crispy at all even after requesting them, Chicken Kadai, Butter Chicken Masala and a few beverages. The food was just okay, and the atmosphere was not comfortable at all.”
Malai boti wrap Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Malai boti wrap - ⭐⭐⭐ Qeema with paratha puri - ⭐⭐⭐ Shahi tukre - ⭐ Over all although place is small with funky settings their food is friendly pocket but service and food is just ok. Was expecting better!”
Qeema with paratha puri Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Malai boti wrap - ⭐⭐⭐ Qeema with paratha puri - ⭐⭐⭐ Shahi tukre - ⭐ Over all although place is small with funky settings their food is friendly pocket but service and food is just ok. Was expecting better!”

Drinks 3

Rose lassi Net +2

“⭐️Rose Lassi - delicious”
Chai Net +1

“Tikkas are yummiest n juicy , chana Chaat, dahi baray, grilled corns n not to miss out Chai ☕️ 👍”
Sweet lassi Net +1

“For the drinks we had nimbu paani and sweet lassi.It was very creamy and garnished with dry fruits.”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

Chicken biryani Net −1

“Chicken Biryani : Biryani have full of rice lumps and really taste and flavor was missing. 2/5*”
Frankie rolls Net −1

“Their menu has unique Indian names with bit of funny kind of meaning but they are kool, my review and it's rating based in my personal experience, I wouldn't go back there for Frankie rolls anymore, but rather will go try other menu items if I run out of other options in karama.”
Kabab platter Net −1

“I ordered the lambe paav and kabab platter for suhoor combo came here to eat suhoor . Drove from RAK to Karama to try the Bombay food was very very disappointed .”
Kheema baida roti Net −1

“Kheema baida roti again filled just with onions couldn’t eat more than 2 bites .”
Mutton tikka boti Net −1

“What surprised me was the Mutton Tikka boti that I ordered for a price of 30dhs. When it came to my hand, looking at it was not worth paying 30dhs for something that is available everywhere in Dubai for the price of only 15dhs. Same taste, nothing diffrent.”
Seekh kabab Net −1

“Seekh Kabab: Very hard, no juicy, completely bland disappointment with this. 1/5*”
Tikka chicken Net −1

“One of the worst experiences at a restaurant, the Tikka chicken in Red as shown on the picture was not cooked properly and we could smell raw chicken which they exchanged, but to be even worst and the we didn’t even touch the chicken that was served to us the second time.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid Hunger. If you are very hungry, visit outside peak times or allow extra time: one review reports a long gap from ordering to service.

Specify Spice. Tell the server how you want your biryani or other dishes seasoned; a reviewer said their detailed request was followed precisely.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Shop No. 12, Karama Bldg 1

Al Karama - Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Dubai

04 222 8666

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Common Concerns

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Hygiene Concern

One diner reported cockroaches reaching the table, food and belongings, a serious concern for anyone dining in.

Food Safety

A reviewer said red chicken tikka was served undercooked and still smelled raw after an exchange.

Customer-reported prices

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

Aed 49/-

All you can eat iftar

“All you can eat iftar at Aed 49/- only”

Google review · April 2022

30dhs

Mutton Tikka boti

“What surprised me was the Mutton Tikka boti that I ordered for a price of 30dhs”

Google review · July 2022

60 ~80 aed

bill for 3 people

“Budget (5 out of 5): You will get very budget friendly dishes here, if you are 3 guys and taking 4 or 5 dishes with lassi, you will get around 60 ~80 aed bill, which is very less in compare to the other restaurant”

Google review · July 2020

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The Bottom Line

Tikka Shikka is a casual Indian grill in Al Karama, built around colourful tikkas, kebabs, rolls and North Indian comfort food. The strongest reviews focus on juicy chicken and mutton kebabs, fresh-on-order cooking and butter chicken; one family said their children especially enjoyed the latter. It is a useful stop if you want grilled food rather than a formal dining room.

The setting is compact but distinctive, with Bollywood dialogue and wall art, outdoor seating under a shaded, cooled area, and a car-dining arrangement with a lap table. Families can use the outdoor setup, while drivers have reported paid parking nearby. Reviews also mention lassi, biryani and shahi tukda, giving the menu more range than the name suggests.

There are important caveats. Service has sometimes taken a long time, and food quality is not completely consistent: diners have described bland kebabs, oily dishes and disappointing biryani. More seriously, one review reported cockroaches reaching the table and another described undercooked chicken.

Confirm cooking and consider visiting outside busy periods. For takeaway, check the direct-order price before using Zomato, as one reviewer reported a substantial difference.