Calling all butter chicken lovers! We’ve been busy tasting our way around the city in search of the best butter chicken (that isn’t sweet!) From quirky dishes at Carnival By Tresind to traditional recipes at Tandoor & Tadka, here’s where to find the tastiest butter chicken in Dubai.
1. Jodhpur
Located at Al Murooj Rotana in Downtown, Jodhpur is a high-end Indian restaurant that serves up a delicious butter chicken. From quirky culinary creations to traditional favourites, you’ll find a tasty array of Indian classics to tuck into.
Location: Downtown Dubai
2. Mahec
Mahec is an Indian restaurant at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel that offers authentic cuisine with a modern twist. From tender meats to fresh naans and rotis, get ready to indulge in all your Indian favourites!
Location: Al Garhoud
3. Lazeez Indian Restaurant
Serving authentic Mughal cuisine in a traditional Indian-style setting, Lazeez Indian Restaurant should definitely be on your list. The restaurant even features a Majlis area where you can experience a true taste of the Mughal era.
Location: Al Safa
4. Zafran
An award-winning contemporary Indian restaurant, Zafran Indian Bistro offers a carefully-crafted menu that focuses on North West Indian cuisine. From delicious butter chicken to flavourful biryanis, you’ll find it hard to pick just one!
Location: Multiple branches including Dubai Marina
5. Tandoor & Tadka
Famous for its butter chicken and Lucknowi Awadhi cuisine, Tandoor & Tadka is a true hidden gem in Al Karama. From AED 20 lunch boxes to affordable mains, this is the perfect place to go for some hearty comfort food.
Location: Al Karama
6. Memsaab Curry & Tandoor
Available on Deliveroo, Memsaab Curry & Tandoor serves up hearty Indian food in a cozy setting. From authentic starters that are perfect for sharing to a decent selection of vegetarian dishes, this JLT foodie hotspot has something for everyone.
Location: JLT
7. Carnival By Tresind
Carnival By Tresind is one of the leading restaurants in Dubai for contemporary Indian cuisine. With a specialty in molecular gastronomy, this DIFC foodie hangout really pushes the boundaries when it comes to culinary creations… and their butter chicken is no exception!
Location: DIFC
Want more? Check out our article on the best biryani in Dubai for under AED 25.