Tunday Kababi Dubai

Tunday Kababi Dubai

Bur Dubai

Restaurant Closed 04 357 7566

Tunday Kababi is a Lucknowi and Mughlai restaurant in Bur Dubai, known for kebabs, paratha and dishes such as nihari. Reviews also mention spacious seating and an iftar buffet, giving diners options for casual meals or larger gatherings.

Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
329 ratings
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81%
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8%
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The Good Stuff

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Soft Kebabs

Several diners describe the Galawati kebabs as soft, flavorful and melt-in-the-mouth, especially when paired with fresh paratha.

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Lucknowi Dishes

Nihari, Mughlai paratha and shahi tukda are repeatedly mentioned as worthwhile choices for a Lucknow-style meal.

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What to Eat at Tunday Kababi Dubai

These items at Tunday Kababi Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

  1. Galawati kebabs Net +4
    “We ordered Galawati Kebab, Malai Boti, Nihari, and Gosht Bhuna — each dish was rich in flavor, perfectly cooked, and full of authentic Mughlai taste.”
  2. Nihari Net +4
    “One of the best places in town for galawati kebab. The nihari is amazing as well!”
  3. Tunday kebabs Net +4
    “I opted for the signature Tunday Kabab, which did not disappoint. The kababs were cooked to perfection, with a crispy exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior. The portion size was generous, and I found myself scraping the plate clean.”
  4. Shahi tukray Net +3
    “The taste was absolutely good… mouth watering mutton galawati kabas specially the dessert shahi tukda Lakhnow 2.0😍”
  5. Mutton bhuna Net +2
    “We tried their famous Galawati Kebabs, mutton biryani, nihari, dahi puri , mutton bhuna , shahi tukray , everything was rich in authentic Lucknowi flavor.”
  6. Chicken tikka Net +2
    “Nice Kebab / Paratha , Nahari , Chicken Tikka and all …. Professional and friendly staff .. Must visit …”
  7. Fresh paratha Net +2
    “The kebabs were melt-in-the-mouth perfection, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked paired with fresh paratha.”
  8. Kebabs Net +2
    “The kebabs were melt-in-the-mouth perfection, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked paired with fresh paratha. Every bite was a delight, with quick service and beautiful and traditional ambience, our experience was amazing.”
  9. Kheer Net +2
    “Their Kebab, Biryani melts in your mouth, the Kulcha Nahari is rich and flavorful, and the Kheer is pure indulgence.”
  10. Kulcha nahari Net +2
    “We had Nihari Kulcha and Pasanda, both were rich in flavour and perfectly cooked.”
Honorable mentions (30)
  1. Afghani tikka Net +1
    “Had their Afghani Tikka and I must say it is one of the best in Dubai. Loved the flavour, the juicy texture in every bite. It was perfectly grilled, creamy and with the right amount of spices.”
  2. Birayani Net +1
    “Night dinner was delicious..curry, birayani ,veg Kurma ,curd sambar, 2 sweets all tates were good”
  3. Bread basket Net +1
    “We loved the Tunday kebabs , mutton kadai, bread basket , even starters palak chat was awesome , service is good, shout out to Ms.Laveena took good care of us ! Kesar kheer was good too !”
  4. Butter chicken Net +1
    “We tried the Mutton Galawati Kabab, Mutton Bhuna, Mutton Kunna, Biryani, and Butter Chicken. Everything was enjoyable, with the Galawati Kabab being soft and flavorful.”
  5. Chicken kebabs Net +1
    “Special mention to the dahi chaat and mutton and chicken kebabs. Loved the overall experience and totally recommend it.”
  6. Chicken tikka biryani Net +1
    “We had Galawat kabab , Mutton bhunna, Chicken tikka biryani . Every dish crafted with love and finest ingredients.”
  7. Curd sambar Net +1
    “Night dinner was delicious..curry, birayani ,veg Kurma ,curd sambar, 2 sweets all tates were good”
  8. Dahi chaat Net +1
    “Special mention to the dahi chaat and mutton and chicken kebabs. Loved the overall experience and totally recommend it.”
  9. Dahi puri Net +1
    “We tried their famous Galawati Kebabs, mutton biryani, nihari, dahi puri , mutton bhuna , shahi tukray , everything was rich in authentic Lucknowi flavor.”
  10. Gosht bhuna Net +1
    “We ordered Galawati Kebab, Malai Boti, Nihari, and Gosht Bhuna — each dish was rich in flavor, perfectly cooked, and full of authentic Mughlai taste.”
  11. Gulab jamum Net +1
    “Well this is first time as a rider I get very nice treat from the restaurant I never had this kind of such treat especially from the restaurant there are many restaurants in dubai not even ask for water and now I get treat with a lovely gulab jamum very friendly staff over all satisfaction... 😍👌”
  12. Kebab paratha Net +1
    “The Nihari was rich, the Kababs soft and flavorful, and the Chicken Tikka perfectly spiced. The Kebab Paratha was a great match.”
  13. Kesar kheer Net +1
    “We loved the Tunday kebabs , mutton kadai, bread basket , even starters palak chat was awesome , service is good, shout out to Ms.Laveena took good care of us ! Kesar kheer was good too !”
  14. Malai boti Net +1
    “We ordered Galawati Kebab, Malai Boti, Nihari, and Gosht Bhuna — each dish was rich in flavor, perfectly cooked, and full of authentic Mughlai taste.”
  15. Malai tikka chicken kebabs Net +1
    “I visited for the first time as I heard about the famous tunday kebab , but was disappointed as it tasted bitter , had also the malai tikka chicken kebabs it was ok , the waitress manju was kind and very attentive to the service, sikanji was very good . But the kebab disappointed.”
  16. Mutton biryani Net +1
    “We tried their famous Galawati Kebabs, mutton biryani, nihari, dahi puri , mutton bhuna , shahi tukray , everything was rich in authentic Lucknowi flavor.”
  17. Mutton kadai Net +1
    “We loved the Tunday kebabs , mutton kadai, bread basket , even starters palak chat was awesome , service is good, shout out to Ms.Laveena took good care of us ! Kesar kheer was good too !”
  18. Mutton kebabs Net +1
    “Special mention to the dahi chaat and mutton and chicken kebabs. Loved the overall experience and totally recommend it.”
  19. Mutton kunna Net +1
    “We tried the Mutton Galawati Kabab, Mutton Bhuna, Mutton Kunna, Biryani, and Butter Chicken. Everything was enjoyable, with the Galawati Kabab being soft and flavorful.”
  20. Mutton seekh kebabs Net +1
    “The signature Galouti Kebabs melt in your mouth with their perfectly balanced spices, while the Mutton Seekh Kebabs and Biryani showcase the depth of Mughlai flavors.”
  21. Naan Net +1
    “Assorted bread -except naan,rest is disaster, we had to remove the tissue which was stuck to the bread.”
  22. Nahari Net +1
    “Nice Kebab / Paratha , Nahari , Chicken Tikka and all …. Professional and friendly staff .. Must visit …”
  23. Palak chat Net +1
    “We loved the Tunday kebabs , mutton kadai, bread basket , even starters palak chat was awesome , service is good, shout out to Ms.Laveena took good care of us ! Kesar kheer was good too !”
  24. Palak paneer Net +1
    “Tunday kababs, palak paneer, roti, masala chai made on the spot. Explosion of flavours. Wow!”
  25. Paratha Net +1
    “Nice Kebab / Paratha , Nahari , Chicken Tikka and all …. Professional and friendly staff .. Must visit …”
  26. Pasanda Net +1
    “We had Nihari Kulcha and Pasanda, both were rich in flavour and perfectly cooked.”
  27. Pineapple zarda Net +1
    “Also complimentary sweets Pineapple zarda, Kheer and Shahi Tukra served 😋 Royal taste”
  28. Shikanji Net +1
    “We ordered the Mutton Galawati Kebabs, Mughlai Parathas, Tandoori Chicken, Seek Kabab, Malai Kabab, Biriyani , the Tunday Mutton Boti Kebab (semi-gravy), and a refreshing shikanji. Every bite was a delight—flavorful, rich, and surprisingly light on the stomach.”
  29. Sikanji Net +1
    “I visited for the first time as I heard about the famous tunday kebab , but was disappointed as it tasted bitter , had also the malai tikka chicken kebabs it was ok , the waitress manju was kind and very attentive to the service, sikanji was very good . But the kebab disappointed.”
  30. Veg kurma Net +1
    “Night dinner was delicious..curry, birayani ,veg Kurma ,curd sambar, 2 sweets all tates were good”

Drinks 3

  1. Lemon soda Net +1
    “Lemon soda- was the only one which was good.”
  2. Masala chai Net +1
    “Tunday kababs, palak paneer, roti, masala chai made on the spot. Explosion of flavours. Wow!”
  3. Tea Net +1
    “Tea was absolutely amazing and the best part about this restaurant is the seating area which is huge to manage crowd.”
What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

  1. Chicken qorma Net −1
    “The worst part was the Chicken Qorma. For the first time in my life, I saw chicken literally floating in watery gravy.”
  2. Lucknow biryani Net −1
    “Galawati was not good at all, spices were not balanced , and mutton briyani had literally any flavour , Lucknow biryani is armoatic and full of flavours , some one who knows Lucknow food will not like this food .Please try to keep the flavours of Tundey and standards in terms of quality as people come with high expectations when it comes to Lucknow food and specially Tundey which represents Lucknow cuisine and culture .”
  3. Mushroom tikka Net −1
    “Mushroom tikka - lettuce was brown,and wilted,”
  4. Mutton briyani Net −1
    “Galawati was not good at all, spices were not balanced , and mutton briyani had literally any flavour , Lucknow biryani is armoatic and full of flavours , some one who knows Lucknow food will not like this food .Please try to keep the flavours of Tundey and standards in terms of quality as people come with high expectations when it comes to Lucknow food and specially Tundey which represents Lucknow cuisine and culture .”
  5. Mutton keema Net −1
    “Yukk food, never go there even if they pay you to visit them, food is over priced, pathetic staff & their service, we ordered mutton bhuna & tunday kebab, mutton was not fresh and cant chew also, we asked to replace & they gave us mutton keema that was more pathetic, only tunday kebabs were good but over priced (24ae for 4pcs) same thing u get at (16aed with 2 parathas at via lucknow restaurent near meena bazaar). 100% i gaurantee that this restaurant will close soon.”
  6. Paneer tikka masala Net −1
    “Paneer tikka masala- it was not even tikka in side, and salty. However we addressed the issue , chef checked and informed, that is the standard they have. However couldn’t eat it.”
  7. Spinach leaf chat Net −1
    “Spinach leaf chat- spinach was not even fried fresh, was soggy.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Allergens. With a severe nut allergy, ask the kitchen directly and consider avoiding the meal if ingredients remain unclear.

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Try Paratha. Pair the kebabs with fresh paratha; reviewers repeatedly describe that combination as a highlight.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Mina St
Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Al Mina, Dubai
04 357 7566
Mon11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Tue11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Wed11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Thu11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sat11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sun11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Kebabs

The signature Galawati kebab receives sharply mixed feedback, with some diners finding it hard, bitter or lacking flavor.

Food Quality

Some reviews report stale or reheated food, watery qorma, salty dishes and poorly prepared sides.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 69

Iftar buffet menu

“What a wholesome experience having Iftar at Tunday Kababi! Their Iftar buffet menu for AED 69 is to the point”
Google review · March 2025
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Tunday Kababi is a Lucknowi and Mughlai restaurant in Bur Dubai where the main draw is its kebab-led menu. Diners come for Galawati kebabs, nihari, Mughlai paratha and desserts such as shahi tukda. The strongest reviews describe soft, flavorful kebabs served with fresh paratha, rich nihari and an inviting traditional setting.

The restaurant has useful space for groups. Reviews mention a large seating area, comfortable indoor dining and peaceful outdoor seating, while one engagement-party booking was praised for its decoration and smooth organisation. The spacious layout has also worked well for an iftar gathering; one review put the iftar buffet at AED 69, with starters, main courses and desserts.

There is a significant caveat: food quality appears inconsistent. Some diners found the Galawati kebab hard, bitter or bland, and others reported watery qorma, overspiced food, oily curries or dishes that seemed reheated. A serious nut allergy is another concern because one reviewer could not obtain reliable ingredient information.

Washroom cleanliness also drew criticism. If driving, allow for a reported AED 10 parking charge from the second hour. For a first visit, the kebabs with paratha and nihari are the clearest starting points, but expectations should be measured rather than based only on the restaurant’s reputation.

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