India Palace

Regal Indian food in Garhoud 20 Reviews

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2010

When confronted with a menu as massive as India Palace’s, it’s easy to assume the food will flounder in the face of unrealistic ambition. This is luckily not the case. Much of the food at India Palace sings. Tandoori prawns melt in the mouth and curries, thankfully, are high on flavour and nuance, and low on oil. If you’re in the market for something a little bit different, try the banjara kofta – a soft ball of crushed paneer rolled in spinach, deep fried and served with a spicy tomato gravy. Diet fanatics can dine on the tasty yet light kadai (or stir-fry) options. The decor is lovely, complete with intricate wood panelling and dainty ceiling paintings, and eating in is a treat, India Palace also does a fast and efficient take away.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 6 April 2010

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Posted by: Teddy on 03 Feb ' 13 at 18:05

Awsome restaurant ..Food is superb! Manager was sooo kind.. Best place to go..

People above who mention that its bad are llitrally fools i'd say ... coz this place is THE BEST!!!

Posted by: Majeda on 04 Jan ' 13 at 11:42

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

Very good and special

Posted by: sajan on 17 Jul ' 12 at 06:12

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

worst food,taste less,its not an authentic indian restuarnat.
portion size is too small and very expensive food. worst then cafeteria food..

Posted by: Rita on 27 May ' 12 at 13:14

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

The management was horrible. Had taken 20 guest for dinner for a fixed menu and given prior instructions for medium spicy meal the same was not followed. The food was tasteless.

Posted by: Dev on 05 May ' 12 at 20:54

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Pathetic service... unbelievably slow ... food was ordinary... would never go there again... and would not recommend it to any one...

Posted by: GOPALAKRISHNAN on 02 Apr ' 12 at 05:38

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

In my opinion, your heart should get filled than stomach filling in restaurants. In such way, India palace is very good. Excellent interior, extraordinary service & hospitality, pleasant music and above all quality food. What else you want from the restaurant. My first good experience in restaurant in UAE. My family and me strongly receommend this restaurant. Waiting to visit again.

Posted by: ritesh shetty on 07 Mar ' 12 at 01:07

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

VERY GOOD!

Posted by: Dr. Raji Mathew on 27 Dec ' 11 at 06:55

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

Came visiting on 17th night. Quet surroundings broken by the musician duo playing their instruments. Was a tad dissapointed on finding out they had no singer.
Had the tandoori lal jhinga and followed up with palak paneer lasooni, rogan josh and plain naan. The food was well presented and tasted good too.
Total cost for two(Dhs):
Tandoori lal jhinga 55
Palak paneer lasooni 25
Rogan josh 35
4 plain naan @5 20
Large water 6

Posted by: Munir on 29 Oct ' 11 at 09:17

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Superb place to visit.... ambiance is cool...not so expensive....food is superb...a big YES ....surely I will visit again...!!!!

Posted by: Priyan.S on 22 Jan ' 11 at 09:40

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

Posted by: Srinivasan on 09 Jan ' 11 at 09:43

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

not up to the standard. but Its Ok.

Posted by: Kunal Bilakhia on 07 Oct ' 10 at 07:14

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

Nice experience.

Posted by: Murtaza Z Mukadam on 02 Aug ' 10 at 20:18

• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

We visited India Palace on August 02, 2010 in the evening for dinner. We had invited some guests there for dinner. On arrival, although we had made a reservation by phone, they did not have an adequate table for us. Food was not up to the standard. Most of the starters tasted the same. Main course was somewhat better than the starters but still lacking. And the service was "so so". I have to say that we have been to this restaurant on several previous occasions and found it quite good. However, this one time has left me with a bad impression. I will not go there again and would not recommend it to anyone either.

Posted by: mohamed on 31 May ' 10 at 09:00

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

Posted by: CindiMatt on 06 Jan ' 10 at 11:39

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

The first thing that struck us about the Indian Palace was the stunning ambiance....the beautifully intricrate wooden panels, the soft lighting, the peaceful setting, and even a small pool strewn with flowers in the stairwell.
We started with the papadum and pickle, which was wonderful in itself, before moving on to our lamb rogan josh (absolutely amazing flavours...perfectly done!). The thandai and jaljeera drinks were a treat, as were the gulab jamun and saffron kulfi to end the meal.
Throughout the meal, the service was absolutely impeccable, and our waitstaff patiently gave us detailed answers to our questions about the food.
Partway through our meal, the musicians arrived and began playing, which was unexpected and a very, very nice accompaniment to such a fine meal. Thank you so much Indian Palace! Your restaurant is the one we will make a point of revisiting when we may finally return to Dubai. All the best wishes for continued (and very much deserved) success for your business!

Cindi and Matt
Canada

Posted by: sarah on 23 Nov ' 09 at 11:15

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

Posted by: A on 15 Jun ' 09 at 12:20

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

Posted by: A on 15 Jun ' 09 at 12:20

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

Posted by: sarah on 27 Mar ' 09 at 11:59

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

Posted by: amar on 20 Jan ' 09 at 12:23

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes