Via Lucknow Restaurant

Name: Via Lucknow Restaurant
Address: Meena Bazaar - Burdubia - Al Esbij St - beside Astoria Infron of BiG RTA Parking, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971522230007

Bur Dubai

Restaurant Open now 0 522 230 007

Via Lucknow is a Bur Dubai restaurant for Lucknowi and Mughlai food, with kebab-and-paratha combinations at the centre of its appeal. Reviews also point to distinctive breads such as sheermal, making it a useful stop for diners curious about regional North Indian dishes.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

400 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Soft Kebabs

Tunday and Shami kababs with paratha were described as soft, flavourful and satisfying.

Distinct Breads

Sheermal, paratha, kulcha and romali roti are repeatedly mentioned as unusual or worthwhile accompaniments.

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What to Eat at Via Lucknow Restaurant

These items at Via Lucknow Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 7

Kebab paratha Net +6

“Great taste of Mughlai specially Kabab paratha sheermaal biryani is awesome”
Tunday kabab Net +3

“If you love Tunday Kabab, this place is definitely a must‑try.”
Nihari kulche Net +2

“Great job by the team, amazing food, unique & interesting menu (made by some lucknowite) must try kebab paratha combo and nahari kulcha.”
Kulcha Net +2

“All the items which were recommended were extremely good and unique especially for a meat lover like myself. This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem with the people running it. Their boti kebab and bhuna gosht was my top picks along with kulcha and romali roti and sweet lassi”
Roti Net +2

“The roti and kulcha’s were different in taste and something I haven’t ever tried before.”
Shaahi tukda Net +2

“Dessert: Shahi Tukda (best one)”
Sheermal kebab Net +2

“I tried the sheermal kebab and the flavour is spot on.”

Honorable mentions (20)

Sheermal Net +1

“Sheermal and Paratha are very different and food is not very oily.”
Chicken tikka masala Net +1

“Best spot for kebebs Chicken Tikka masala was good in taste.”
Galwti kabab Net +1

“Absolutely all time favourite place for galoti kebabs. we have been getting food from them for 3 years and we have never gone to any other kebab place. Best place if u r looking for super authentic mughlai navabi food.”
Shami kabab Net +1

“We ordered the Tunday Kabab and Shami Kabab with the paratha combo, and both were satisfying.”
10 Aed thali Net +1

“10 aed Thali is superbbbbbb in just 10 aed they are giving 2 sabzi, rice, roti, sweet, raita.”
Authentic lucknow nihari Net +1

“Those who wants to have authentic Lucknow nihari which is very less spicy can enjoy otherwise someone who likes Delhi nihari I won't recommend them and chicken tikka masala is also ok overall nice food hope will try some other dishes in next visit as menu is quite alluring”
Bhuna gosht Net +1

“All the items which were recommended were extremely good and unique especially for a meat lover like myself. This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem with the people running it. Their boti kebab and bhuna gosht was my top picks along with kulcha and romali roti and sweet lassi”
Boti kebab Net +1

“All the items which were recommended were extremely good and unique especially for a meat lover like myself. This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem with the people running it. Their boti kebab and bhuna gosht was my top picks along with kulcha and romali roti and sweet lassi”
Chhach Net +1

“Chhach : It's really tastes nice”
Chicken lagaan Net +1

“Very nice different food, especially loved their chicken Lagaan and Mutton Nihari.”
Chowk ki nihari Net +1

“Only Restaurant in town who serve full mughlai North Indian food. We love the quality how they match same as Chowk ki Nihari and Tunday ka kabab paratha with delicious Lucknowi authentic Biryani.”
Idrisi biryani Net +1

“Idrisi biryani is suppose to be a famous biryani stall in lucknow. You won't the exact taste though but it was nothing less. People who like less spicy or masla this is the biryani for you.”
Iftar platter Net +1

“We had iftar platter. It was quite yummy and budget friendly.”
Lucknowi kolche Net +1

“Absolutely awesome, after a long time i got a chance to taste Lucknowi kolche here in dubai.”
Mutton nihari Net +1

“Very nice different food, especially loved their chicken Lagaan and Mutton Nihari.”
Paratha combo Net +1

“We ordered the Tunday Kabab and Shami Kabab with the paratha combo, and both were satisfying.”
Pulaao Net +1

“If anyone wishes to taste lucknowi food should visit Via Lucknow. Sheermal kabab Kulcha Nahari Pulaao r their Best.....”
Romali roti Net +1

“All the items which were recommended were extremely good and unique especially for a meat lover like myself. This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem with the people running it. Their boti kebab and bhuna gosht was my top picks along with kulcha and romali roti and sweet lassi”
Shahee tukda with malai khowa Net +1

“There shahee tukda was also delicious upto mark but too sweet with Malai khowa.”
Tunday ka kabab paratha Net +1

“Only Restaurant in town who serve full mughlai North Indian food. We love the quality how they match same as Chowk ki Nihari and Tunday ka kabab paratha with delicious Lucknowi authentic Biryani.”

Drinks 2

Dry fruit tea Net +1

“We had Kulcha -Nihari ( this is not Delhi Nihari), sheermaal, kebab paratha and Dry fruit tea in the end .”
Sweet lassi Net +1

“All the items which were recommended were extremely good and unique especially for a meat lover like myself. This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem with the people running it. Their boti kebab and bhuna gosht was my top picks along with kulcha and romali roti and sweet lassi”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Chicken biryani Net −1

“Worst experience in my life i ordered chicken biryani and galwti kabab it was tasteless and stinky the quality was not good it was not even lukhnavi spoiling the name and taste of lukhnow I'd recommend not to try this”
Chicken seekh Net −1

“Chicken seekh was hard and crispy and had way too much salt.”
Gajar halwa Net −1

“And gajar halwa also bad .”
Lucknow special biryani Net −1

“We go there the name of Lucknow afterthat they suggest to eat Lucknow special Biryani but it's just plane rice with color.”
Nalli nihari Net −1

“Nalli Nihari is not recomended, not worth.”
Narkharay Net −1

“They also served Narkharay as starter which I advise them to stop it completely.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Start With Kebabs. For a first order, try the Tunday or Shami kebab with paratha; this combination received a particularly positive review.

Check Biryani. Ask about the current biryani preparation before ordering, as reviews describe sharply different experiences with it.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Meena Bazaar - Burdubia - Al Esbij St - beside Astoria Infron of BiG RTA Parking

Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai

0 522 230 007

Mon	11:00 AM – 11:55 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 11:55 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 11:55 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 11:55 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 11:55 PM
Sat	11:00 AM – 11:55 PM
Sun	11:00 AM – 11:55 PM

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Common Concerns

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Food Inconsistency

Recent reviews range from satisfying kebabs to complaints that kababs, kulcha and sheermal were raw or half cooked.

Biryani Complaints

Multiple diners said the biryani tasted like coloured or plain rice rather than properly prepared biryani.

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The Bottom Line

Via Lucknow is a Bur Dubai restaurant focused on Lucknowi and Mughlai food. The safest reason to consider it is the kebab selection: diners repeatedly mention Tunday, galawti or Shami kebabs with paratha, while sheermal and kulcha give the meal a more regional feel. Some reviewers also praise boti kebab, mutton nihari and bhuna gosht.

The food record is mixed rather than uniformly dependable. Older reviews describe authentic flavours, fresh kebabs, reasonable prices and a helpful welcome. A reported 10 AED thali included two sabzis, rice, roti, sweet and raita.

Recent reviews, however, complain about raw or half-cooked kebabs and breads, disappointing biryani that resembled coloured rice, and poor cleanliness. Service can also be unpredictable. Diners have reported slow ordering and waits exceeding 45 minutes between courses, although other visits found the staff friendly and informative.

The restaurant is small, so large groups should call ahead. Parking in Meena Bazaar can take patience. For a first visit, kebab and paratha is the clearest starting point.

Ask about current biryani quality, repeat special requests clearly, and allow extra time if visiting at a busy hour.