Top 10 Best North Indian restaurants in Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ Home-style comfort food
- ✦ Delhi street-food variety
- ✦ Mumbai street-food and dosa choices
- ✦ Praised North Indian mains
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What people like
Homely flavoursSeveral diners describe the food as homemade and reminiscent of back home, including saag with makki ki roti and dal.
Tandoori chickenThe full charcoal-grilled chicken tandoori is praised for juicy meat, smoky flavour, fresh onions and mint chutney.
Mother’s Restaurant, also known as Delhi Ka Dhaba, is a North Indian restaurant in Discovery Gardens serving homely comfort food alongside Indian street snacks. Reviews especially point to its pani puri and charcoal-grilled chicken tandoori, while the dhaba-style atmosphere suits casual family meals.
TipFor a meat-focused order, consider the full charcoal-grilled chicken tandoori; one diner ordered it twice and praised its smoky flavour.
Choose Mother's Restaurant / Delhi Ka Dhaba for familiar North Indian food with a homemade character.
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What people like
Momo VarietyMomos come fried, Schezwan or steamed, with several reviews praising their fillings, chutney and texture.
Chaat FavouritesGolgappe, samosa chaat and other chaats are repeatedly mentioned, with one reviewer calling the golgappe among Dubai’s best.
Nukkad pe Bhukkad is a small Al Karama restaurant for Delhi-style street food, desi Chinese and North Indian favourites. Reviews especially point to the momos, golgappe, desi chowmein and chole bhature, with plenty of affordable choices for a casual meal or takeaway.
TipAsk whether your plate can be made milder; a reviewer found everything at least slightly spicy.
Choose Nukkad pe Bhukkad for a broad, casual menu built around varied momos and Delhi-style street food.
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What people like
Hearty mainsChicken curry was described as flavourful and creamy, while Chicken Pathani Handi and soft laccha paratha also stood out.
Buffet eventsTwo farewell-party reviews praised buffet spreads featuring kebabs, biryanis, butter chicken and garlic naan, with courteous service.
Mumbai Multi Food is a North Indian restaurant in Al Karama with a menu that spans Mumbai-style street food and broader Indian cooking. Reviews point to chicken momos, chicken curries and buffet spreads as some of the more useful things to consider ordering.
TipFor the half-kg mixed platter, confirm which sides are included before paying; one review says the advertised accompaniments were refused.
Choose Mumbai Multi Food Restaurant - Dubai for hearty mains such as Chicken Pathani Handi and soft laccha paratha.
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What people like
Family SettingThe warm, relaxed atmosphere suits families, with one review noting it was comfortable for children and adults without feeling crowded.
Breakfast ChoiceSunday breakfast dishes such as Misal Pav and Gobi Paratha were reported fresh, hot and flavourful, with balanced spice and generous filling.
New Mumbai Se is a North Indian restaurant in Al Karama with a strong Mumbai street-food and dosa focus. Reviewers come for crispy dosas, including fusion versions, as well as familiar favourites such as pav bhaji and chaat.
TipFor late-night visits, allow for nearby paid RTA parking rather than expecting free parking.
Choose New Mumbai Se | indian restaurant Karama for an especially wide dosa selection alongside Mumbai-style favourites.
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What people like
North IndianReviews highlight a distinctive North Indian, particularly Awadhi-style menu, with traditional preparation and dishes such as Nalli Gosht Masala.
ServiceSeveral reviews describe the staff as attentive, welcoming and polite; one group said the team handled five or six families together during a buffet.
Makani is a North Indian restaurant in Al Karama with a royal-style dining room, family seating and curtain-separated tables. Reviews point to its Awadhi-inspired dishes, especially mutton biryani and butter chicken, while catering is also available for gatherings.
TipIf ordering biryani, consider the pot version, which one reviewer specifically recommended, but note that another reported dry rice.
Choose Makani Indian Restaurent for a distinctive Awadhi-style North Indian meal with substantial mains and biryani.
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What people like
Marina viewsOutdoor dining looks onto the Marina, with fans helping keep the seating comfortable in warmer weather.
Live musicLive singers and bands give dinner a more energetic feel, especially for birthdays and evening gatherings.
Tandoori Tadka is a North Indian restaurant in Dubai Marina where diners come for tandoori dishes, curries and a lively evening setting. Reviews highlight the marina views, live music, cocktails and shisha, with outdoor seating that suits relaxed dinners and celebrations.
TipAsk for outdoor seating if the Marina view is a priority; fans are available there for comfort.
Choose Tandoori Tadka for fresh, juicy and well-spiced tandoori dishes.
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What people like
Dal MakhaniDal Makhani is a strong vegetarian choice, praised for its creamy texture and authentic West Delhi-style flavour.
Punjabi AtmosphereWarm decor, good music and Punjabi songs create a lively setting that reviewers enjoyed for group dinners and family get-togethers.
Sandoz Restaurant Dubai is a North Indian restaurant in Al Karama, with a menu that leans into Delhi and Punjabi flavours. Reviewers repeatedly point to the Bhatti Chicken, Palak Patta Chaat, Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani, alongside warm interiors and attentive hospitality.
TipBegin with Bhatti Chicken or Palak Patta Chaat; both are repeatedly singled out, with the chaat described as crispy, fresh and tangy.
Choose Sandoz Restaurant Dubai , Al Karama for smoky Bhatti Chicken with a Punjabi-leaning North Indian menu.
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