Amala

Upmarket Mughlai all-you-can-eat experience 5 Reviews

Meal Deal

Amala’s vegetarian menu

A chance to try Indian vegetarian food. Dhs180 Timings: 6pm-1am (Tuesday)

1

© ITP Images

View slideshow

• 
• Picture 1 of 2
• 

Like other restaurants at Zabeel Saray, Amala oozes class and while it doesn’t scream ‘Indian’ the moment you walk in, the decor has a more subtle, refined take on it all, done up in a way that doesn’t border on pretentious. You’ll find hungry guests from all over – Asians, Arabs, English, American and yes, Indian too.

Imagine trying to satisfy expectations of such a diverse clientele? But Amala breezes by with a little help from some of the friendliest staff you’ll ever encounter and a set menu that offers great value for money. You can choose your own starters, mains and desserts (and have as much of it as you’d like) for under Dhs250 – more than reasonable for a restaurant of this stature. Keep in mind that Amala specialises in Mughlai cuisine where dishes can range anywhere from pansy mild to fiery hot, and while the cuisine isn’t exactly cutting-edge, there’s a good variety on offer and, if you’re stuck, recommendations from the waiters won’t let you down. If therewas decent music or entertainment, then Amala really would be good enough for a Mughal emperor.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 14 August 2011

• Previous reviews
  • 29 March,2011- reviewed by Oliver Robinson

• Share | |
• E-mail:
• 
• Print:
• 

Time Out reviews restaurants anonymously and pays for meals. Of course, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or independence of user reviews.

User reviews:

Posted by: Adnan on 25 Dec ' 12 at 16:37

I called up the restaurant to inquire about the Amala Restuarant for the 31, December and the person who picked up the phone bluntly answered that Amala Restaurant is not operational for new years!! I questioned if it was sold out, he again said no they are not operational on that day.
WoW Then why mention about Amala New Years Events here!!

Posted by: Siddharth on 20 May ' 12 at 10:03

OverallDecorService

FoodAmbienceValue

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

Continuing the reviews as below...Amala is highly recommended for the first time visitor..innovative concept, excellent food choice (and taste), classy decor and an endless menu, spiced up by brilliant service and a jovial & ready to assist manager/staff..

all in all, a must go.

Posted by: Rishi on 02 May ' 12 at 02:53

OverallDecorService

FoodAmbienceValue

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

amazing food! brilliant service. very personal ambience.
and i repeat... the food is outstanding!!

Posted by: Sally-Anne Gerull on 01 Aug ' 11 at 03:12

OverallDecorService

FoodAmbienceValue

• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Ate here in June with a group of friends, its a great restaurant and the food is fabulous and is great value for money at 225 AED pp. The service was very attentive and the food was plentiful and very tasty with plenty of different options including lots of seafood. Will definitely be back.

Posted by: Govind Rao on 29 May ' 11 at 07:13

OverallDecorService

FoodAmbienceValue

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

Being a restauranteur myself (Sydney) I am usually conservative in my comments. But I will rate Rate Amala as AAA (Amazing, Awesome Authentic)
The food is just great with the right blend of flavour and spice and easy on the palate. The service impeccable and unobstrusive. They have a fine selection of wines and cocktails.The ambience classy, if some what moorish for an Indian restaurant. But you feel very much at home in the restaurant. The outside terrace area is also very inviting but clearly designed for cooler months.
The menu is a hybrid between a buffet and an al la carte and is very unique. Surely it offers value for money with all you can order of the menu for a set charge of DHS 225.

This is a place I am definitely going to. PS do try the thyme and honey margarita.....refreshing and different just like the restaurant.