6 places to get the best butter chicken in Dubai this weekend
Who doesn't love a good butter chicken? The silken curry takes the cake as the top-rated comfort food and everyone's primary takeout choice, and we're not just talking about the desi crowd. Our fellow fair-skinned folk seem to love a good butter chicken, for obvious reasons relating to premature spice tolerances, but we'll forgive – at least it's not a vindaloo.
If you're looking for a solid butter chicken to dress up your weekend nights in, check out this list. And save some for us.
Sind Punjab
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Sind Punjab, located in Meena Bazaar, has been feeding hungry patrons since 1977. Tender, flavourful, with a rich sauce and chicken cooked to perfection, it strikes a balance between sweet and spicy and is insanely economical.
Dhs27.50, @sindpunjabdxb
Khadak
The Guntur butter chicken at Khadak has been touted by many as it's best offering, and it is indeed, a most solid contender. Rich, creamy, with a tomato-y sweetness and buttery smoothness, this one has a kick missing from some.
Dhs78, @khadak_ae
Roobaru
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Roobaru is a delivery favourite, and their Roob's butter chicken is one thing you need to have in your order. It is everything butter chicken should be – rich, silky, tender, creamy, and so perfectly comforting – it'll warm your stone cold heart.
Dhs69, @roobaru.me
Gazebo
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Gazebo is an Indian classic – and they have loads of great options besides just the dum biryani. The murgh makhani or butter chicken is a crowd pleaser, and served with their steaming, buttery naan, it'll solve all your problems.
Dhs43, @gazeborestaurant
Mohalla
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Mohalla is also a fan favourite among Dubai residents, and they have their Delhi 6 butter chicken that is sure to please anyone. The tomato and butter gravy is silky smooth, and the chicken is good to tandoori goodness.
Dhs65, @mohallarestaurant
Rang
This stunning mall eatery offers the perfect accompaniment to your weekend shopping plans – a rich, creamy, dreamy, smooth, butter chicken. Shop till you drop and then refuel with this dish, paired with some incredible naan, of course.
Dhs62, rang.ae
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