5 Indian iftars to try this Ramadan

1. Ashiana

Ashiana, by award-winning Indian chef Vineet Bhatia, has created a set Indian menu for iftar. Starters include chaat, bhel puri and samosas. There’s also tandoori paneer, chutni chicken tikka, grilled meat and a variety of curries for the main course. Signature desserts include white chocolate samosas, boondi ka ladoo and kulfi. Live entertainment also available.

Where: Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers

Price: Dh159 per person (50 per cent off for children).

Timings: 7-11pm.

Call: 04-2281111.

2. Rang Mahal

This restaurant by celebrity chef Atul Kochhar is offering an 11-dish iftar with a twist. The a la carte menu is complete with tandoors, curries and biryanis. Only for Ramadan, the traditional Umm Ali gets a Hyderabadi makeover, served with special Ramadan drinks.

Where: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Price: Dh325 per person (50 per cent off for children).

Timings: 7-8pm.

Call 04-4143000.

3. Mahec

The recently renovated restaurant’s iftar buffet includes soups, kebabs, grills, curries, biryani, dessert and fresh juices. They also offer a suhour, which is a la carte.

Where: Le Mwridien Hotel Dubai

Price: Dh139 per person.

Timings: 6.30-9pm.

Call 04-4489503.

4. Kabab Bistro

Located in one of the inner lanes of Dubai’s Karama area, this small restaurant serves a variety of Parsi and North Indian dishes for its buffet. Popular dishes include sali boti, spicy meat or chicken gravy served with chips; curry chaawal, a thick coconut prawn or chicken curry served with rice; and traditional Parsi custard for dessert.

Where: Al Wasl Ruby Building, Karama.

Price: Dh35 per person.

Timings: 7-9.30pm.

Call: 04-3271211.

5. AB’s Absolute Barbecues

Known for its grills, Absolute Barbecue is offering from its menu a choice of salads, snacks, grills, biryanis and desserts for iftar to choose from. Their kandhari kofta curry and chicken dum biryani are popular dishes, along with the shahi tukda, a Hydrabadi dessert made from bread.

Where: Sidra Tower, Shaikh Zayed Road.

Price: Dh85 per person.

Timings: 7-9.30pm.

Call 04-4535286.

— Shreya Bhatia is an intern at Gulf News.