We love our kebabs, shawarma, biryani and tikkas, but there are some days when all we crave about is some zesty butter chicken slathered with gallons of butter and street style chaats. If you love food, especially North Indian cuisine, then you know what I am talking about. North Indian food has a taste and flavour that no cuisine can ever have. Like we can never replace our love for Biryani, we can also never replace our love for Saag and roti. So if you are a fan of Punjabi food too, then you have to visit these places in Dubai that will surely make your heart sing Balle Balle!
1.Asha’s
Asha’s is a perfect place for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. It serves a great variety of North Indian food that will surely help you have one gastronomical experience. Veg lovers have to try their Paneer Ka Soola appetiser, while the meat lovers cannot miss out on Murg Malai. This place is not only known for its top-notch food quality but is also known for its quaint romantic ambience. You can plan a date with your partner here and end the dinner on a sweet note by savouring their special Mango Lassi.
Timings: Sunday To Saturday – 1 PM to 11 PM
Cost: Average Cost for two AED 325 without alcohol
Location: Level 1, Pyramids At Wafi, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai
Contact: 043244100
2. Indego by Vineet -Grosvenor House
Are you a crazy butter chicken fan? If yes, then this place is heaven for you. Indego by Vineet is known to serve some of the best Butter Chicken in town. So it’s time to gorge some butter chicken and naan while enjoying the calm ambience of this place.
Timings: Sunday, Tuesday-Saturday – 7 PM to Midnight
Cost: Average cost for two AED 650 without alcohol
Location: Lobby Level, Tower 1, Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina
Contact: 043176000
3. Dhaba Lane
Bored of the same old fine dining? Want to have some desi Khanna in a desi ambience, then Dhaba Lane is for you! Serving the best North Indian cuisine in town this Dhaba style eatery is known for its Dhaba Chicken Curry, Peshawari Chicken and Dahi Ke Kebab. And if you are a vegetarian, then you cannot miss out on Paneer Takatak. The food at this place not only tastes good, but it looks equally good. So visit this place to eat some authentic North Indian food while taking some shots for the gram!
Timings: Sunday- Saturday, Noon to 11 30 PM
Cost: Average cost for two AED 130
Location: Opposite Spinney’s, Behind Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, Al Karama
Contact: 043583554
4. Patiala:
Patiala, as the name suggests, is all about authentic North Indian food. Enjoy the DJ and a fancy ambience, while you savour the traditional Saag Panner and Saag Gosht with some rumali roti. Don’t forget to try their Dahi Ke Kebab it’s quite popular there. For all sweet lovers, you also cannot miss out on their fancy Dessert Platter.
Timings: Sunday-Saturday 1 30 PM to 11 30 PM
Cost: Average cost for two 500
Location: Level 3, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai
Contact: 044519151
5. Chatori Gali
Chatori Gali is a perfect place to savour some street Delhi style Chaats. From Kachori to Chole Bhatture, this place is a paradise for every foodie. It’s cheap, has a lot of varieties and basically is a perfect place to consume all the extra calories that you have been saving for the weekend.
Timings: Sunday – Wednesday, 11 AM to 11 PM, Thursday 11 AM to Midnight, Friday 9 AM to Midnight
Cost: Average cost for two AED 110
Location: Shop 6, Ground Floor, Al Raha Building, Opposite City Max Hotel, Street Al Seedaf 1, Al Barsha
Contact: 43792934
