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Rajdhani is known for its King size vegetarian thali and unlimited food. They are mainly specialized in Rajasthani and Gujarati food. They have opened new restaurant in Al Karama; Rajdhani Street which serves mainly the Indian Street Food and North Indian dishes.

This new outlet of Rajdhani Street is completely different in every aspect be it the seating arrangements, ambiance of the restaurant or the flavors of food. The bright colors and different things which is most common like Gola Gaada (Cart) and even the Tiffin Box Cycle which is mostly in metropolitan cities of India, it gives the unique touch. And the Sign board with restaurant name reminds me of the village board.

This place have made the fusion of Indian food with other different country cuisine like Dhokla Pizza, Pav Bhaji in Fondue style etc. Even the menu card have been designed keeping the roads and signals to different places. The presentation of food is good as well as the customer service.

What We Tried There:

Rajasthani Cheese Mirch Wada
Kutchi Dabeli
Pav Bhaji Fondue
Puchka Bombs
Zaitooni Paneer Tikka
Bharwan Mushroom Tikka
Dahi Ke Kofte
Paneer Tikka Paratha
Tandoori Laccha Paratha
Maharaja Lassi
Kulukki Sherbet
Hara Pudina Shikanji
Jalebi With Rabdi

We first ordered the Maharaja Lassi which is huge glass of kesar and mixture of dry fruits and dahi. It was very appetizing and good start, #MustTry.

Maharaja Lassi

Our second drink was Kulukki Sherbet, it had chia seeds, lemon and green chilly.It was more of spicy lemonade which instantly refreshes.

Kulukki Sherbet

Starting with the Quick Bites we first tried the Rajasthani Cheese Mirch Wada, it is a capsicum which is stuffed with mixture of cheese with Indian spices, served with mint chutney, tamarind chutney and Dahi.. I loved the start of my dinner, it was delicious and little spicy but if you can have it with sweet tamarind chutney which will make it even taste better. The quantity is good for the price, if you have small appetite then this can make you full.

Rajasthani Cheese Mirch Wada

Next was #MyFavorite the Kutchi Dabeli, this is my childhood dish which I can have entire of my life, it is my go to comfort food. It is Indian Pav that is stuffed with sweet thick peanut chutney, sev, pomegranate seeds, mint chutney. It is one of the under rated food item but trust me you need to try this out, I #HighlyRecommend you to try this.

Kutchi Dabeli

From the Street Special Section we told to try the Pav Bhaji Fondue which sound very interesting.

The thick consistency of Bhaji is always warm even after it is served. The small mini pieces of Indian pav is made which is to be dipped in fondue. Pav was soft and buttery which was delish with bhaji, #MustTry.

Pav Bhaji Fondue

Next we tried was Puchka Bombs, it is new version of pani puri. This puris are stuffed with cheese and fried nicely, it makes it crispy from outside and soft from inside. It is served with the mint water which is used in pani puri. But we also added a tamarind chutney which made it more tastier, I wish they serve the tamarind chutney with it. This puchkas are huge so be careful if you want to have it in once.

Puchka Bombs

At this point we had to refill our drinks so we opted for Hara Pudina Shikanji which is pure lemonade with chia seeds, it was amazing. Even by the end of our dinner both of us couldn't finish it because firstly the quantity is too much and served in huge cylindrical glass which reminded me of Science Laboratory.

Hara Pudina Shikanji

For main tandoor we started with the Zaitooni Paneer Tikka, soft and juicy paneer is stuffed with olives (zaitoon) and marinated nicely little of Indian spices not making it too spicy. The tikka was delicious and perfect as a starter.

Zaitooni Paneer Tikka

Next we had the Bharwan Mushroom Tikka, it is spicy and nicely stuffed. I loved the mint chutney with it. If you like spicy food then it will be perfect for you, #MustHave.

Bharwan MushroomTikka

For Mains we tried the Dahi Ke Kofte, the thick gravy with yummy dahi kofte. I was surprised as I had not imagined to be this good it complimented well with the Tandoori Laccha Paratha and even the Paneer Tikka Paratha which is stuffed nicely with paneer. Paneer Tikka paratha was served with Dal Bhukhara and pickle.

Dahi Ke Kofte

Paneer Tikka Paratha

Lastly for Dessert we had the Jalebi with Rabdi, as soon as it arrived I was stunned with the quantity. It was divine, the huge jalebis dipped with rabdi. The combination of both were amazing, I #HighlyRecommend you to try it out. It can be shared between 3 - 4 people.

Jalebi with Rabdi

Overall the place is very reasonable and have a fun vibe. The food is fresh and served in good quantity. They food is unique in flavors and one of the best vegetarian restaurant in town. I will be visiting this place again with my family to indulge in veg heaven.

Ratings: 8.5/10

XOXO

Nihan

Dubai is place that is developing in every way be it fashion or any other trend. It is one of the place where you can find everything very easy. My favorite thing to explore is food in Dubai. Recently I got a chance to visit a restaurant which serves everything stuffed in bun, It is That Place.

It is newly opened in Al Karama. It serves Indian, Mexican, Lebanese and Italian cuisine mostly stuffed in buns. That Place have very cozy and fresh vibes because of the bright mix of colors of pink and aqua teal. The tiny little cafe is beautiful and they also have board games to get back to childhood memories.

What We Tried There:

Punjabi Di Chai
Lotus Milk Shake
Cold Coffee
Banana Crunch
Punjabi in Ktown
Honey Cheese Oman Bun
Mushroom Dancers Bun
Tango Chicken Bun

We started with the Punjab Di Chai in Ginger flavor. It was very strong and perfectly done.

We also had Lotus Milk Shake which is very basic and nothing fancy but it tasted very nice. Other drink was Cold Coffee, this was very strong with less sweet, good for people who likes less sugar in it.

Lotus Milk Shake

Cold Coffee

We started with the Punjabi in Ktown, it is french fries with topped with spicy garlic sauce and Cheetos. It was delicious and a good start with the yumminess.

Punjabi in Ktown

Now comes the major delicacy of this place which is Buns. They are freshly made and served hot which is hygienic.

Starting with Honey Cheese Oman Bun, if you are grown in Dubai then you will know about Oman Chips which is favorite of every kid of 90's. The bun is stuffed with mixture of honey and cheese, sprinkled with oman chips on top. It was delicious and compliments well with Chai.

Honey Cheese Oman Bun

Next we tried the Mushroom Dancers Bun, this is Italian style bun with sliced mushrooms, mozzarella and Italian sauce. It tasted nice when it was served hot, all the cheese melted from the center. But as it got cold it was difficult to get a proper bite so make sure you have it fast.

Mushroom Dancers Bun

Our last bun was stuffed with Tango Chicken which is a Mexican style. It had Mexican salsa sauce, cheese and Mexican chicken. I loved it the most because it was little spicy and satisfied my taste bud.

Tango Chicken

Lastly for dessert we tried the Banana Crunch which is again stuffed in bun. This bun is stuffed with banana paste and baked. Topped with vanilla ice cream and fried banana. I didn't like it, banana paste kind of put me off and it didn't even tasted nice.

Banana Crunch

Overall I had a good experience, the ambiance is very elegant. Perfect quick hangout place for meet with friends. The pricing is little bit expensive side for the quantity.

Ratings: 7/10

XOXO

Finding a good restaurant which have good ambiance, good seating area, great decor, good food with good prices can be little difficult. Today I am reviewing one of the Al Karama restaurant which have most of the things tik mark, it is Urban Cook House.

Urban Cook House is a restaurant which is made out of love for food and to provide good hospitality to the people as said by the owner. The place is simple and elegant and nothing the over top, the good Indian music plays in the background and the lighting is perfect to set the mood. The location is very easy to find as it is just behind the Karama post office.

If you are member of zomato gold then it is good way to try out new restaurant as they have partnered with zomato and provide 1+1 food.

What We Tried There:

Pardha Kabab
Dynamite Shrimp
Galouti Kebab
Butterfly Chicken
Murg Lahori
Dal Bukhra
Mutton Biryani
Assorted Bread Basket
Pudina Lassi Salted
Mango Lassi
Lemonade
Mawa Gulab Jamun
Vanilla Ice Cream with caramelized nuts

To beat the heat we started with the drinks, firstly we tried the Mango Lassi which was nice and second was Pudina Lassi Salted which not only helped to refresh but is also good for our appetite.

Pudina Lassi Salted

Mango Lassi

For starters we got to try the Pardha Kabab which was succulent and was nicely blend with north Indian spices, I #HighlyRecommend you to try it out.

Pardha Kabab

Next we tried something from their Chinese menu which is fusion-ed with Indian Spices, it is Dynamite Shrimp. Huge shrimps nicely coated with sweet and sour sauce and proper crisp. It is one of the best Dynamite shrimp I have ever tried, #MustHave.

Dynamite Shrimp

Another specialty starter which we tried was Galouti Kabab which is perfect for people who don't like spicy or anything with too much spices. The chicken is nicely minced and made a patty and fried to perfection keeping the juicy flavors in it.

Galouti Kabab

Lastly we tried Butterfly Chicken which is one of the dishes in their new menu. Chicken is cut in cubes, coated nicely in batter and fried and a fried potato slice is put on stick along with it. I honestly didn't like it because I find it very basic and not worth the money. I wish at least the chicken size should be little bigger like strips.

Butterfly Chicken

After our starters were over our drinks also got over and we tried their Lemonade which was very refreshing.

Lemonade

Coming up to the main course we started with Murg Lahori which was yum. It had perfect mixture of Indian spices and chicken was nice and juicy. It is not too spicy and not to sweet had a perfect taste. A good dish which suits everyone's palate, I #HighlyRecommend.

Murg Lahori

In vegetarian we tried their favorite Dal Bukhra which looks similar to dal makhni but it is different. The aroma is divine and the thick consistency compliments well with the roti or paratha, I #LoveIt.

Dal Bukhra

We were served with assorted bread basket which had Olive Jalapenos Naan, Paprika Naan, Butter Naan, Tandoor Roti and much more. I loved the Olive and jalapeno naan more and it was new and never tried before.

Assorted Bread Basket

Lastly in mains we had Mutton Biryani, the aroma of it was beautiful even though we were almost full we were hungry. The rice is perfectly cooked and meat is nice and soft but only problem was it salty which disappointed us.

Mutton Biryani

For desserts we tried their House Made Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramelized Nuts, ice cream had nice flavor and caramelized nuts were good idea to make it interesting.

Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramelized Nuts

We also had Mawa Gulab Jamun, it was freshly made and was hot. Mawa is stuffed in between the Gulab Jamun which balances out the sweetness. I loved it and definitely give it a try.

Mawa Gulab Jamun

Overall it is one of the nice place in Karama which have proper hygiene. Few of the fusion dishes are worth the money because it is little cheaper then other restaurant. They also do home delivery if you want food at your door step. This place can be little bit expensive then compared to other Karama restaurant but the ambiance and quality of food is nice.

Ratings: 7.5/10

XOXO

Nihan

If you are on a hunt of Indian food then there is only one place which can you great option that is Al Karama. One more newly opened restaurant Dillicious have joined on the streets of Karama. It have a lovely ambiance which have a quirky dhaba feel. The main highlight of the restaurant is thr truck and the huge wall art which depicts the North India. The staff is very friendly ad no hassle for parking because there is lot of RTA parking available.

What We Tried There:

Sweet Lassi
Bhatti Da Murg
Dhaba Murg Roast
Railway Road Ka Kadai Murg
Nizami Murg Biryani
Stuffed Tandoori Kulcha
Gulab Jamun
Mangolicious Kulfi

After placing the order we were served with the complimentary Papad and Papri chaat with mint and tamarind chutney which was appetizing and quick bites until the starters arrived.

For drinks we order very basic Sweet Lassi.

Sweet Lassi

We started with the Bhatti Da Murg which is one of their specialty and served on hot sizzling plate which keeps it hot all time. I loved the cream which was on top of the pieces which gave a unique flavor to it, #MustTry.

Bhatti Da Murgh

Our second started was Dhaba Murg Roast which was my all time favorite tandoori chicken. It was little spicy and nicely roasted.

Dhaba Murgh Roast

For mains we tried their Railway Road Ka Kadai Murg, it was a medium spicy which will definitely tantalize your taste buds. We had it along with the Stuffed Tandoori Kulcha which was stuffed with paneer.

Railway Road Ka Kadai Murg

Stuffed Tandoori Kulcha

I had to try one of their biryani's so we decided to try out Nizami Murg Biryani. It was served in the clay pot as soon as it is opened the aroma could just make you crave more and want you to attack the food.

Nizami Murg Biryani

Lastly for dessert we tried Gulab Jamun, it was very basic. And also tried Mangolicious Kulfi, which is kulfi in the center of the mango #MustHave.

Mangolicious Kulfi & Gulab Jamun

Overall I had a great experience of the North Indian style food. Quality and quantity of the food is good for three people. I hope they reduce a little of their pricing which will attract more people.

Ratings: 6.5/10

XOXO

Nihan

One cannot go wrong with Desi food. In India you will find variety of food and each state will have it's specialty, Isn't that interesting? My favorite place to have good desi tadka food are dhabas, they have real home made spices and authentic desi flavors. You can find this Dhaba's mostly on long route highway in India.

In Dubai which is fastest growing city there is one place I highly recommend you to visit is Dhaba Lane. Dhaba Lane serves authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisines in dhaba style with modern touch. They have a cozy vibes and taken care of every detail, brick wall, chai kettle to mini charpai this small things will amaze you. It is situated just opposite spinneys, behind Park Regis hotel in Al Karama.

The Head Chef, Mr. Jitendra, gave us the brief about the idea of the restaurant and what theme they have chosen. The Chef have already curated the menu for us which was a good thing as we didn't had to bother about anything. With each dish came to our table Chef made a point to explain the dish and the story behind it. The service is very prompt and staff gives everyone attention to all their needs and requirements.

What We Tried There:

Aam Panna
Rangeela
Purani Dilli Ki Papri Chaat
Gali Pani Puri Shot
Dahi Ke Kabab
Shabnam ke Moti
Pudina Seekh
Tandoori Prawns
Anglo Indian Bahar
Dal Makhan Maar Ke
Mast Wala Keema Aur Chaap
Butter Naan
Mint Parantha
Mirch Pyaz ka Prantha
Tilla Wali Kulfi
Chenna Cheese Cake

We started with the Black Lemon Shikanji as a complimentary drink which literally boosted our taste buds, with that complimentary drink we could realize how great our evening would be.

Black Lemon Shikanji

If you are chaat lover, I #HighlyRecommend you to try their chaat section because they have twist in every dish. We started with their Purani Dilli Ki Papri Chaat, I never liked Papri chaat because it is flat and hard. But Dhaba Lane definitely changed my opinion, it was served to us in a Umbrella shape fancy vessel, secondly it had three different flavors spicy with chili, sweet which tamarind chutney and neutral with dahi. The whole chaat is in Yogurt but as whole it was amazing.

Purani Dilli Ki Papri Chaat

We served with Aam Panna which is made with raw mango, the sweet and sour flavor was just satisfying my taste buds. Other Drink was Rangeela, it is desi version sangria without alcohol, it was very refreshing with punch of flavors.

Aam Panna

Rangeela

Next we were served with Non Veg Bites which is the starter and the Star of the Day, Pudina Seekh. This was served in Iron which was used in olden times for ironing using coal. It looked all magical with the fumes. This was #MyFavorite, the mixture of spices and how well it was cooked, simply delicious.

Pudina Seekh

We also had their Veg Bites, Shabnam ke Moti. This are mushrooms stuffed with cheese and roasted in tandoor. This was something unique in flavors and creative. You #MustTry to get whole of different taste.

Shabnam Ke Moti

We also tried something in seafood, Tandoori Prawns. The big prawns were nicely seasoned and marinated. The juiciness and the tandoor flavor was delightful.

Tandoori Prawns

Next we tried Dahi Ke Kabab, it's difficult to think how can one make Kabab with Dahi!? But Dhaba lane have answer for it. Kabab was crispy from outside and soft from inside which literally melts down in mouth. It was served with spicy sauce which complimented well, this was another #Favorite of mine.

Dahi Ke Kabab

It is something I wanted to try as I saw the menu but I didn't know before that it was included in tasting, it is Gali Pani Puri Shot. I am sure Pani Puri is favorite of everybody in India and Pakistan. They had three different flavors mint, tamarind and pineapple. Omg! You can't leave without trying this sots and my words can't explain how good it was, #MustHave.

Gali Pani Puri

Now coming to Main Course, they have lot of options in veg and non-veg and definitely they have something unique in it. We started with Mast Wala Keema Aur Chaap, it is minced lamb in indian spices and herb served with kafir lime pav. I loved the medium spice as a flavor which neutralizes well with pav. I #HighlyRecommend you to try this dish one of the best minced lamb I tried.

Mast Wala Keema Aur Chaap

Next was Anglo Indian Bahar which is kind of veg jalfrezi but the twist here is palak ka saag. the sweet and spicy flavor was just lip smacking and couldn't stop saying wow at each bite, #MustTry.

Anglo Indian Bahar

Lastly in main course we had their very famous Dal Makhan Maar Ke. This Dal is cooked for 36 hours, shocked or Surprised? It was exactly the dhaba style and how I would prefer or any vegetarian would like to have. The buttery and thick consistency was just delicious.

Dal Makhan Maar Ke

We had it with Butter Naan, Mint Parantha and Mirch Pyaz ka Prantha which was #MyFavorite.

For my favorite part of the dinner, DESSERTS! We started with Tilla Wali Kulfi, it is a Indian style of ice cream on a stick. I loved the thickness and all the mixture of dry fruits and the flavor.

Tilla Wali Kulfi

Last dessert which is something unique and creative done by Chef. Amandeep is Chenna Cheese Cake. This dessert is mixture of rasgulla, cheesecake and rabdi, three things in one. It doesn't feel heavy and not over the top sweet, just perfect and #MustHave.

Chenna Cheese Cake

Overall it is a perfect place to have great meal in unique style. The quantity and quality for the price is well worth. One of the places which I would love to visit again and again.