Top 10 Best Indian restaurants in International City, Dubai
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- ✦ Vegetarian meals
- ✦ South Indian dishes
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What people like
Vegetarian rangeReviews describe it as a go-to vegetarian restaurant with North Indian, South Indian and snack options under one roof.
Fresh snacksDahi puri, khandvi and dhokla were specifically described as fresh and moist, while samosas also received strong praise.
Bikanervala International City is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in International City, serving dine-in meals alongside traditional sweets and snacks. Reviews particularly highlight its chaat, chole bhature and gift-ready mithai, with a clean, family-friendly setting for casual meals or picking up treats.
TipChaat is a safer first order than pani puri if you prefer milder seasoning; one review says the chaat can be adjusted to taste.
Choose Bikanervala International City | Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Dubai for vegetarian North Indian food, chaat, sweets, and pani puri.
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What people like
Homestyle FlavoursMultiple diners describe the food as fresh, consistent and close to homemade Punjabi cooking.
Vegetarian PicksSoya chaap malai, Amritsari paneer and bhindi masala are standout vegetarian choices in the reviews.
Daba Choice is an Indian restaurant in International City focused on Punjabi and North Indian comfort food, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews particularly point to homestyle flavours, generous portions and dishes such as chicken tandoor and soya chaap malai.
TipIf seating is unavailable, delivery is a practical alternative; reviewers describe it as prompt and well packed.
Choose Daba choice restaurant (Indian restaurant) for fresh, homestyle Punjabi meals with satisfying portions.
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What people like
Pure vegetarianA fully vegetarian menu covers North Indian, Punjabi and some Indian-Chinese dishes.
Homestyle foodDahi papdi, laccha paratha, dal makhani and lassi were described as fresh, authentic and homely.
Apni Rasoi is a pure-vegetarian North Indian family restaurant in International City, centred on homestyle meals for dining, takeaway and delivery. Reviews point to its chaat offerings—especially samosa chaat and dahi puri—as well as everyday dishes such as dal makhani.
TipFor time-sensitive meals, consider pickup or dining in rather than relying on delivery, which one review says took 2–3 hours.
Choose Apni Rasoi Restaurant for fresh, homely North Indian vegetarian dishes.
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What people like
Pakistani flavourCustomers describe the food as authentically Pakistani, with chicken karahi, BBQ and desi snacks among the reasons to visit.
Strong grillsKebabs and karahai receive a clear thumbs-up, while another review calls the juicy kebabs a highlight of the mixed grill.
Khan Gi Restaurant is an Indian restaurant serving Pakistani-style desi food in International City. Reviews point to it for dishes such as chicken karahi, kebabs, haleem and hearty breakfasts, with family seating and generally reasonable pricing.
TipFor delivery, allow extra time or follow up on the order; one nearby office reported a delay exceeding 40 minutes.
Choose Khan Gi Restaurant for Pakistani grills, especially kebabs and karahi.
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What people like
Regional FlavourCustomers repeatedly describe the food as authentic north Indian or Pakistani, with flavours compared to Punjab, Old Delhi and Lahore.
BiryaniMutton and chicken dum biryani receive especially strong praise, including tender pieces and a matka presentation.
Chatkara Restaurant is an Indian restaurant in International City with a strong north Indian and Pakistani flavour. Reviews point to it for dishes such as mutton dum biryani, chapli kebabs, parathas, fresh-milk tea and assorted pakoras, with both casual dine-in and delivery mentioned.
TipFor a first order, consider mutton or chicken dum biryani; reviewers highlight tender pieces and strong flavour.
Choose Chatkara Restaurant for dum biryani with tender, substantial meat pieces.
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What people like
Tamil flavoursReviewers describe the food as authentic Tamil Nadu cooking, with one comparing it to Tamil hotels in India.
Biryani picksMutton biryani, jeera samba biryani and prawn biryani each receive specific praise in the reviews.
Cocoraco Restaurant is a Tamil restaurant in International City serving South Indian favourites alongside biryanis and some Indo-Chinese dishes. Reviews point to its Tamil-style meals, mutton biryani and grill chicken as the main reasons to consider it, though delivery can be unreliable.
TipFor delivery, order well ahead: one customer waited two hours after the restaurant forgot the order.
Choose Cocoraco Restaurant for jeera samba biryani with chicken or mutton.
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What people like
Wide choiceThe menu has a broad range of Indian and Chinese options, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Pani puriPani puri is one of the restaurant’s most consistently mentioned snacks, with several reviews calling it very good or mouth-watering.
Petpooja is an Indian restaurant in International City with North and South Indian dishes, Chinese food and chaat. Reviews particularly point to pani puri, samosas, biryani and jalebi, with dine-in, delivery and occasional outside seating available.
TipIf you are visiting for a snack, start with pani puri or chaat; these are among the most clearly praised items.
Choose Petpooja Restaurant - Indian, southindian, Chinese food for mouth-watering pani puri.
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