DESI DHABA BURDUBAI — Restaurant in Dubai

Desi Dhaba is a North Indian Restaurant that specializes in Punjab centric food. It reflects the DNA of Punjab right from the ambience,decor and long listing menu of mighty punjabis along with fully licensed bar. It's spacious with dim lights and a splash of colour here and there with multi colour bangles, kite strings and some great Punjabi quotes adorning the walls. The centre stage is for live singing where singer sung wonderful melodies that certainly elevated the whole dining experience. And during weekends you got to see live Bhangra performance or you can join them too with a step or so.

We started off with malai broccoli and Dahi palak me kebab. Malai broccoli was superb, creamy and perfectly grilled, not overdone or under done. Dahi palak ke kebab was extremely soft n was just falling apart, though taste was pretty decent. For drinks we had coral reef and melon berry lemonade and those were perfect thirst quenchers with our delicious punjabi meals.

For mains we had sarson ka saag n makki ki roti along with dal makhani, paneer butter masala. Being a punjabi I am really hard to impress with sarson ka saag as I always lookout for that yummy authentic taste of saag that I had eaten growing up in Punjab. And the saag I had here was pretty decent and I would say much better than many known places here in Dubai and I would be back to try this out whenever I am craving saag. It was accompanied with gur or jaggery and ghee. Dal Makhani was thick in consistency, creamy rich and delicious to taste. Paneer too was delicious and went so good with crisp rotis alongside.

We ended our meal with gajar ka halwa, served warm loaded with nuts, mellowed sweetness and great to taste. The staff was very friendly and hospitable. The live singer sung some great melodies and thus the whole dining experience was etched in our memories that consisted of great music, beautiful decor, yummy food and friendly staff. This place has definitely become our family's favourite and one of our go to places from now on and I whole heartedly...

Our visit to Desi Dhaba was perhaps our first and potentially our last. We had planned to celebrate Vaisakhi with our family and guests from abroad, immersing ourselves in Punjabi tradition and live entertainment. I made the booking at 4:26 pm via the restaurant's WhatsApp number and followed up with a confirmation phone call. The lady on the phone was prompt and provided details about the theme, menu, and packages. She assured us of our reservation for a table for seven, directly facing the stage.

Unfortunately, upon arrival, we were disappointed to find that we had been allocated a corner table. After some discussion, the staff attempted to rectify the situation by offering other available tables, but the one we had hoped for was already taken. This initial setback dampened our spirits, especially since we had guests eager to experience and celebrate Vaisakhi with us. Nonetheless, we proceeded with the package, paying in advance as requested as lady, she was keep insisting for advance payment from the main entrance.

As we began our meal, we were disappointed by the quality of the food. The starters arrived cold and lacked flavor, and the main course was equally underwhelming. Despite exploring all available vegetarian options, none of us, including the children, found the food enjoyable.

On a brighter note, we did appreciate the live entertainment. The Punjabi Bhangra Team was energetic and entertaining, and the singer kept the atmosphere lively.

While the restaurant's décor was well-prepared for the festival, the poor communication regarding table allocation and the disappointing quality of the food marred what could have been an enjoyable...

Title: Disappointing Experience:

Review:

I have been a regular visitor to this restaurant for almost 6 to 7 years, but I'm afraid the quality of both the food and service has been steadily declining. My recent experience was quite disappointing, and I feel compelled to share my concerns.

Firstly, the restaurant failed to manage the crowd effectively, resulting in a blocked view of the stage. It was disheartening to have my experience hindered by this issue. Moreover, the lack of control over kids jumping on sofas and the stage was not only disruptive but also posed potential safety hazards.

Additionally, the behavior of the singers and the staff left much to be desired. Their conduct fell short of the professional standards one would expect. When I decided to voice my concerns about the service, the manager's response was far from satisfactory. Instead of addressing the issue, they complained about the bill, as if it justified the poor service we received. As a group of eight people, we had ordered a variety of items including soft drinks, starters, main courses, chapatis, parathas, and rice. It was clear that we had ordered enough food, yet we were met with a dismissive attitude.

Considering these multiple negative experiences, I have reached the decision not to visit this restaurant again. I hope the management takes these criticisms constructively and works towards improving the overall...