Antique Bazaar

The dark, rich minced lamb of the Hyderabadi kheema makes for a fine main course; the flavour of the soft, juicy meat is every bit as pleasing as its appearance 28 Reviews

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2007

Walk into Antique Bazaar and you’re likely to find a restaurant full of diners rapt by the colourful musicians performing atmospheric Indian music on a lambent stage. The audience will probably be enjoying their food too – it’s among the best in Bur Dubai. The shami kebab appetisers are tidy packages of soft minced lamb and chickpeas infused with boldly flavoured coriander; and the machli chaat reveals tender flakes of hammour that unleash a squealing cheerleader team of attention grabbing, spice-tinged flavours.

The dark, rich minced lamb of the Hyderabadi kheema makes for a fine main course; the flavour of the soft, juicy meat is every bit as pleasing as its appearance. Another winner is the kurumuri bhindi, which uncovers tangy tomato chunks and crispy bhindi tickled by subtle hints of herbs and spices. However, the saag aloo lacks vibrancy due to a dearth of spices and the naan breads are like second-rate American wrestlers – stiff, unimpressive and laden with grease. Still, these are merely blips – Antique Bazaar is a reliably good mid-range restaurant.

By Time Out Dubai Staff

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Posted by: ruchira on 08 Apr ' 13 at 13:17

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

will like to go there again anad again. Nice entertainment..live music it is just great...quality of food is good as well..service excellent.

Posted by: Dr. Raji Mathew on 26 Nov ' 12 at 17:03

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Went there earlier in the month for a quick lunch only to find that I was the lone diner there and keeping me company was the musician playing the sitar with a recorded song in the background.
Had the kebabs for a starter which was enough to be shared by 2. the chutney didn't have the zing to add to the kebabs taste. The mutton mains was too spicy.
Hope to give the place another try.

Posted by: arun on 20 Nov ' 12 at 10:26

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Perfect place for family and friends dinning

Posted by: pranav kumar on 20 Nov ' 12 at 10:24

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Very nice place with lovely food, wonderful entertainment and excellent service

Posted by: anuja on 29 Oct ' 12 at 11:10

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Highly recommended restaurant, has got everything to make dinning experience memorable. Winner of Favourite Indian Restaurant for this year.

Posted by: sunny on 28 Oct ' 12 at 11:22

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

great placeeeeeeeeee
great service

Posted by: kulu habbak on 20 Oct ' 12 at 15:43

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

sucks big time! disgusting service... there was a fly in my chicken curry! YUCK!

Posted by: pranav kumar on 16 Oct ' 12 at 08:53

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

very nice authentic indian restaurant,, will like to recommend for family and friends dinner and celebration

Posted by: mrinal on 16 Oct ' 12 at 08:49

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

best for business lunch and family dinner

Posted by: amren on 13 Oct ' 12 at 19:39

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Highly recommended place for family and friends enjoyment.

Posted by: arvind yadav on 13 Oct ' 12 at 19:33

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

we love this place. Very nice....

Posted by: abhijeet jha on 13 Oct ' 12 at 19:31

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very nice restaurant with super entertainment team. Nice food and service as well. Highly recommended.

Posted by: abhijeet jha on 13 Oct ' 12 at 19:29

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Perfect place to enjoy week out. Nice entertainment, food and service. Highly recommended.

Posted by: vandana sharma on 09 Aug ' 12 at 20:50

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

it is really nice to write review about this wonderful restaurant. It has got great food, excellent service with such a nice entertainment. I really like to highly recommend Antique Bazaar to organise parties and week out dinner with friends and family. All staffs have got friendly and positive attittude.

Posted by: Mohamed on 10 May ' 12 at 06:16

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Good for nothing.

Posted by: John on 15 Mar ' 12 at 07:13

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I t is really a great place which We were looking for. Very nice live entertainment,,,quality of food is also very good,,,service staffs are also very friendly and attentive. Singers have got very nice voice, specially lady singer reminds us melody songs by Lataji and Anuradha Paudwal. I would like to come back here again and again and will definitely like to get my more and more friends and for sure I want to recommend this place to all indian food lovers.

Posted by: John on 15 Mar ' 12 at 07:13

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I t is really a great place which We were looking for. Very nice live entertainment,,,quality of food is also very good,,,service staffs are also very friendly and attentive. Singers have got very nice voice, specially lady singer reminds us melody songs by Lataji and Anuradha Paudwal. I would like to come back here again and again and will definitely like to get my more and more friends and for sure I want to recommend this place to all indian food lovers.

Posted by: John on 15 Mar ' 12 at 07:13

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I t is really a great place which We were looking for. Very nice live entertainment,,,quality of food is also very good,,,service staffs are also very friendly and attentive. Singers have got very nice voice, specially lady singer reminds us melody songs by Lataji and Anuradha Paudwal. I would like to come back here again and again and will definitely like to get my more and more friends and for sure I want to recommend this place to all indian food lovers.

Posted by: MAx on 09 Mar ' 12 at 06:32

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Food takes really long to be served, food was also oily.... the music was good though the dance is not something I would recommend for family. It was also expensive for the kind of food and service. In short, I would avoid going to this place.

Posted by: Ashish on 05 Mar ' 12 at 03:16

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

On last Friday,I went to Antique Bazaar with two more friends, hostess helped me to get a table even though I didnt had booking. Waiter approached us in friendly manner and given right suggestions for food & drink. Entertainment group was looking very organised and were playing nice selected songs and we enjoyed great dancing performance as well. Food was superb and Service was excellent.
I have to agree this is a perfect venue for indian food lovers with live bollywood style entertainment.

Posted by: Kumar on 22 Aug ' 11 at 09:33

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Mumtaz on 24 Jun ' 11 at 10:56

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Seating was too crowded. I got the only table between the kitchen and the entrance. I could not even pull my chair back to sit in it and had to somehow slide in. Music was loud and off key. Dancers made it look like some shady Indian pub. Food was ok. Service was terrible. Not going back there ever again.

Posted by: JACOB on 16 Jun ' 11 at 21:50

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

DUBAI 17th JUNE 2011 01:39 AM

I'm just back after a business dinner at ANTIQUE BAZAAR and it really made me to review the restaurant at this late nite.

1) Inspite of a dinner table reservationfor 8 Pax, they kept us in a embrass situation when myself & guests arrived at restaurant with a surprising note as there is no table left and there is no booking made.

2) It was really pathetic when the staff picked back the served pieces of Kababs from my plate and served to other guest in our group without no request to do so

3) Service levels are utterly poor and the Staffs are not well trained or professional to manage a decent crowd in the deserved way.

4) Entertainment Dance and loud songs were resembling a local BAR in gutters... No way it can be considered as a family restaurant.

Its a restaurant best for NOTHING and its such a wondering experience from a Sheraton managed hotel...

Posted by: John Smith on 21 Mar ' 11 at 13:30

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Great food, Greta entertainment. Nice place for Business lunch or Family dinner.

Posted by: HARRY KING on 28 Nov ' 10 at 12:13

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

The staff is very arrogant. Be prepared to not get what you need. The attitude is not flexible enough

Posted by: HARJOT SINGH on 28 Nov ' 10 at 10:55

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Posted by: hemina on 07 Sep ' 09 at 09:06

• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Mohammed on 16 Jun ' 09 at 07:11

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I have to agree that it not a place for family dinner, because of all dancing stuff. I and my family were much embraced of the dancers who were dancing on songs. I didn't know of that, otherwise I wouldn't take my family.

If I take out the dancing element, it will make the ambience and dining a great and joyful experience.

I have to agree that the restaurant has some tasty and unique dishes in their menu. I liked most of their curry items. I will go back again to try out some items from their menu and this time I may go alone or with friends...