Dubai - We've picked a few places where you and your loved ones can enjoy an authentic Indian meal. Book your table now.
Published: Mon 9 Oct 2017, 12:00 AM
Updated: Tue 10 Oct 2017, 12:11 PM
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- Compiled by Purva Grover
The festival of lights is a lot about enjoying a good meal with friends and family.
Moombai & Co. Café and Bar, Trade Centre Area
The chefs have designed a three-course set menu with 12 dishes for you to enjoy the festive season. The table will be presented with an assortment of traditional savoury snacks like Dahl Vada and Shami Kebab. The main courses feature a variety of home-style delicacies from Patra ni Macchi to Butter Chicken and Lamb Biryani to Zafrani Veg Biryani. In sweets, sample Gulab Jamun, Gujjia, Kulfi Platter, etc.
For Dh180/person
Available from 18th until 21st October
At Mint Leaf of London, DIFC
Renowned for its contemporary Indian dishes, enriched with spices and flavour - Chef Pradeep Khullar has created the special menu. Delectable starters, mains, and desserts are combined to make up the eight-course menu, with highlights including their signature dishes such as the Watermelon Slider, Wild Mushrooms & Mathri Tak-a-Tak and Dum Vegetables Biryani.
For Dh250/person
Available from 16th until 21st October
At Bombay Brasserie, TAJ Dubai
The restaurant has put together an evening brunch with soft beverages to commemorate what is arguably the biggest Indian festival. Be spoilt for choice with live 'chaat' (savoury Indian snack) counters and an unlimited tasting menu.
For Dh295/ per person
Available on October 19
Bombay Bungalow, JBR
A mix of Bungalow's favorites as well signature dishes created for the festive season - the menu includes starters like the Lentil Soup, Bungalow Salad, Vegetable Samosa, Harissa Chicken Tikka and Hariyali Fish Tikka. Main course options offered are the Mushroom Truffle Cottage Cheese Steak, Buratta Butter Chicken, Mutton Rogan Josh, Dal Makhani, Dal Tadka and Tawa Baigun. Topped off with a selection of desserts such as Chandrka with Orange Rabri or Chocolate Gulab Jamun cheesecake Shikanji.
For Dh145/person
Available from 12th until 28th October
Rajdhani, Al Karama
If your idea of festivity is to eat a big, fat thali then the restaurant's Diwali special offering is for you. The place promises an experience encompassing unlimited food with a cosy atmosphere, generous service, and at an unbeatable price. A few festive sweets and vegetarian dishes have been added to the thali for the season.
For Dh45
Available from 17th until 21st October
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