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Bukhara - Northern Indian Restaurant - Ajman Hotel

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👍👍 Exceptional food and services. Beautifully deco with a warm Indian interior design. With beautiful display of original Indian cooking utensils. The wife loved it most, service was prompt and very polite. We’ll done! Regards PIO ANITELEA People often mention Indian, service, restaurant, good, Bukhara, Ajman, delicious, taste, great, Chicken,


Address

Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Ajman Hotel (Cornish Road - Ajman - United Arab Emirates

Website

www.hotelajman.com

Contact

+971 6 714 5582

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (442 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 12:30 to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: (Prophet's Ascension), 12:30 to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: (Prophet's Ascension), 12:30 to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Thursday: 12:30 to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 12:30 to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 12:30 to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 12:30 to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm

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  • 4/5 Mohmmad T. 3 years ago on Google • 311 reviews
    The restaurant that delivers what on promises it makes. During our recent trip to this culinary wonderland we ordered Sikandari raan which was done to perfection the meat was so tender that it would melt in one’s mouth. Paneer tikka this was an ultimate surprise and words can’t justify the taste of this item. Rest the curries and biryani items were also made to perfection. The only item that could had been better were the dessert items firni and falooda which i would rate 1out of 5. But yet on the price the hospitality and the quality of the food i would rate them 4/5.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pio A. 1 year ago on Google
    Exceptional food and services. Beautifully deco with a warm Indian interior design. With beautiful display of original Indian cooking utensils. The wife loved it most, service was prompt and very polite. We’ll done! Regards PIO ANITELEA
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jaber M. 1 year ago on Google • 669 reviews
    I have not tried the original Bukhara restaurant in New Delhi, but I have tried many good Indian restaurants in Dubai, and the verdict isn't positive for Bukhara. The ambience is nice, the service is great, but the food is average at best, and the high prices are unjustified. The Lamb Leg Beryani was just good, and so was the Butter Chicken. The appetizers were less than average, and we were not very excited to even try the desserts. Will not visit again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seema D. 1 year ago on Google • 335 reviews
    Amazing restaurant for authentic Indian cuisine in Ajman. It used to be a franchise of the Bukhara in ITC Maurya in Delhi. The decor and service standard is just as it in Delhi. We tried our favourite Dal Makhani, Raan, Butter Chicken, Chicken biryani and the most delicious gulanjamuns. The service is really good, food was delicious and the decor was amazing. Highly recommended and only an hour away from Dubai.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashlee-Louise S. 9 months ago on Google
    This is the best Indian you'll ever have (for me as an expat living in Dubai). The staff are phenomenal. The chefs are exceptional and the food is incredible. The manager Nizar is incredibly kind, courteous, attentive and knowledgeable about the entire menu. Sumi and Disha are very lovely servers too. If you're looking for something hearty and tasty, get yourself: Chicken Tikka Masala, lamb Rogan Josh, and a few (ahem 3 servings) of garlic naan... you won't need the rice!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sue M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for Indian cuisine! We went as a group of 10 and enjoyed every dish we ordered. Love the meat starter. Choice in menu is absolutely good. Ambience is pretty decent, service n hospitality is fabulous. You will not be disappointed. I recommend butter chicken, dal, butter naan, lamb, nelli Biriyani and dessert js must try. Thank you for serving us better.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katarina Z. 3 years ago on Google
    The best Butter Chicken in the UAE! We visited Bukhara two times and it was always very pleasant experience. The restaurant is decorated in a very traditional vibe. Whoever likes great Indian food should definitely visit this place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sara g. 1 year ago on Google • 130 reviews
    We went there for lunch on a Tuesday. The place was empty except for another table where I guess the hotel staff was having a team building event. Because of this, they were not serving the business lunch option advertised on each table. The food was delicious. Prices quite high for being Ajman, more in line with Dubai, but I can tell the quality was high and we massively enjoyed the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Habib Al M. 2 years ago on Google • 85 reviews
    The icon New Delhi restaurant has a branch in Ajman. If you like meat then this is the place to go. Not as good as the original one in India but it’s still Very Good. Ambiance is quite dark and dull. Service is friendly and attentive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taranjot G. 1 year ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Absolute Heaven. Wow. Wow. Giving 6stars out of 5. I have always wanted to dine at Bukhara, but never had even imagined it will be at Ajman In UAE. Bukhara, known from India, has always been a place i wanted to dine and have the world famous Dal Bukhara and then Fish Tikka, Jhinga (Prawn), Stuffed Mushrooms, Chicken tikka, Chicken Curry, Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani, Bread Basket and its famous Chutneys (Papaya Chutney is amazing). Fingerlickin food, eating with the hands and wearing a Apron to not mess up with your clothes is one way to say that “Just Dig In” and dont think. Just enjoy. Thank you Nizar (Restaurant Manager), Sumi, Sameer for your phenomenal service. You guys are the stars. You made my Parents 50th Anniversary celebration a super duper success. Cant thank you enough for organising everything for me and also getting a cake. Chef Gagan. What you have done with the food, the team and its amazing delivery is outstanding. Love it. Looking forward to being there soon. Again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Doyne W. 6 years ago on Google
    Heard a lot about bukhara and had to try it out. The ambience is allrite they need to do something new as this restaurant has been surviving since 1999. I would give 5 stars for the current head chef Gagan. A very friendly person and makes sure he visits every table and check on guests. The food in my honest opinion is as good as any decent restaurant in Dubai nothing really out of the box. I dont think its value for money. However, they need to change with time and adopt newer strategies and be more creative in presentation, add newer flavours. It's allrite for Ajman.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Omar Z. 4 years ago on Google
    I honestly tend to avoid eating at hotel restaurants (except for breakfast) since I haven't always enjoyed the taste. However, when we (me, my wife and son) were roaming around Ajman hotel to find a place for dinner we came across Bukhara and then two lovely waiters came to see us and they were extremely friendly and apparently my 1 year and 10 months son loved them and went to them immediately, so I decided to give it a try. The theme is very nice and cozy, but the Menu wasn't clear to me so asked the waiter for help. We ended up ordering Chicken and Lamb Biryani noting that I was still worried about how they would taste since I had previously these dishes in other restaurants and I was very dissappointed. I was shocked on how good it was, it is one of the best Indian Biryani I ever had! The portion was too much, but it was so yummy that we were able to have all of it. P.S. They did not charge for my son's french fries.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Haren B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Indian restaurant I have been to. The black dal is cooked for a whole day and it is beyond incredible. The lamb chop and prawns are also delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 nisha s. 6 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    We visited bukhara again after few years and the food was as memorable as it was in the past. We had ordered few mock tail drinks (which were warmish and were very sugar syrupy). The grilled chicken and dal bukhara were delicious but Rogan Josh was quite watery and not rich, how it naturally is. Every mughlai place offers small papads, chutneys or salads along with meals (and i know bukhara Delhi and even this bukhara used to do it) but we weren't served that and we asked for it and it was not what you expect flavour wise. The lack of depth of flavours was compensated by the quality of service. Mr. Nizar was wonderful and checked up on us and even the other servers were great. We will be visiting again because of the service and the daal (and hopefully for better meats).

  • 5/5 naz b. 8 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    This little gem inside Ajman Hotel in Ajman is a beauty! Best Indian I have had anywhere! Proper authentic Indian food just as it should be, full of flavour and spices , all the dishes were amazing! Hats off to the chef! Food was so good I forgot to take pictures but I will go again before we leave! Waitress Sumi was so helpful, courteous and couldn’t do enough to make sure we were happy with food and service. She was great. If ever you are staying if Ajman you must try this Indian restaurant you won’t be disappointed, trust me!

  • 5/5 Dinesh B. 6 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    This is one of the best Indian restaurants in town. The staff are very courteous and polite. Their food is delicious. We ordered the Bukhara Dal and Biryani and it was just super delicious. This restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in UAE. Yet they are much better than the new so called Indian, Indian Fusion, modern Indian restaurants! The staff served us food on our plates which doesn’t happen these days anywhere. The staff asking is if everything is good during our meals also doesn’t happen these days. What a great experience! Amazing!

  • 1/5 robbie s. 3 years ago on Google
    To be very honest food was tasteless and very expensive, not worth.

  • 5/5 Umer J. 3 years ago on Google
    Deserves a definite 5 stars because of ambience, quality of food serving and taste. Tandori Charga, Bukhara Dal and Raan Sikandri is a must must try !! A little expensive but taste much better than anyother restaurant in the neighbourhood.

  • 1/5 Alexander 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Be careful, they cheat, they charge extra money for the service, although the menu indicates that all prices are with taxes and service. The price tag is being corrected by hand, like everything is correct with us, I am attaching a photo. I do not recommend visiting !!! (Original) Будьте внимательны, обманывают, снимают лишние деньги за сервис, хотя в меню указывают, что все цены с налогами и сервисом. Ценник при тебе исправляют от руки, типа, всё у нас правильно, фото прилагаю. Не советую к посещению!!!

  • 1/5 Ananth R. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 Sonali S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food ! Excellent service . Dal bukhara & chikan Malai tikka were outstanding. 5 ⭐

  • 5/5 Kaushal K. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and flavours, authentic daal bukhara the way its supposed to be

  • 5/5 Hind O. 2 years ago on Google
    Best indain restaurant ever!!!!!!! Perfect a customer and every time its amazingly perfect love this restaurant....

  • 5/5 Андрій Нижник (. 2 years ago on Google
    It was amazing. All dishes was incredibly tasty and service was on high level + cool restaurant design :)

  • 1/5 snarayan s. 2 years ago on Google
    Had been to Bukhara rest last night. Post Kempinski period. It was a huge disappointment, 1. Hygiene 2. Attitude of staff 3. Food taste 4. Customer service are substandard. No covid protocols maintained in seating arrangements.More over they have a limited menu. It is not worth going there again.

  • 1/5 Precious M. 2 years ago on Google
    I gave one star to write the review Food was average but the price r too high V r not in dubai so reduce ur price Expensive and less quantities, food taste is also average.... WORTHLESS AND EXPENSIVE

  • 5/5 Muna N. 6 years ago on Google
    The food at Bukhara was outstanding! One of the BEST Indian Food experiences we have had in the UAE. Our waiter, Mr, Akeel, was super polite and made excellent recommendations. The very talented Chef de Cuisine, Mr. Gagandeep Singh, has been featured in UAE Top Chefs, and it shows on every single dish he presents. Highly recommended. We have already booked a second dinner here. If you like Indian Cuisine, you CANNOT get a better meal than at Bukhara situated at the Ajman Hotel!

  • 5/5 Vipin G. 3 years ago on Google
    Food

  • 5/5 AL- K. 2 years ago on Google
    The icon New Delhi restaurant has a branch in Ajman. If you want meat then that is the region to head. Not as good as the unique one in India but it’s still Very Good. Ambiance is pretty darkish and stupid. Service is pleasant and attentive.

  • 5/5 Siddesh Sudhir M. 6 years ago on Google
    Very Nice ambience. Delicious food great qaulity . Service very fast. Highly recommended. Thank you for keeping it authentic

  • 5/5 Murtaza Firoz K. 1 year ago on Google
    After reading a lot of reviews and specially the excellent reviews about Mr Nizar I choose this place for family dinner. We chose all the items which Mr Nizar recommended us and they were really awesome and the best part there was no food wastage as he knew exactly how much would suffice us. I wanted to order 1 more dish and he politely said to wait and order later. Really appreciate Mr Nizar. Thank you so much!!!

  • 5/5 Myrna B. 3 years ago on Google
    We stayed at the hotel so availed the set menu as part of our all inclusive package. It was very good. A mix of different kebabs for starters and then really tasty curries served with rice and awesome naan breads. Staff are very nice and service level is high! Tasted different things and all were absolutely amazing.

  • 5/5 Korina Bianca S. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered the lamb shanks biryani and it was one of the richest biryanis I've had. The papad that came with our order and raita (ordered separately) were also really great compliments to the biryani. Would definitely recommend! Also, the manager was attentive and was regularly updating us with our order. All of the staff were smiling as well. Really enjoyed our time at Bukhara.

  • 5/5 Leslie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Mr Nizar’s hospitality was awesome. Our food ordered was advised by him which we enjoyed to the fullest. We enjoyed the food with zero wastage. Encouraged to visit next time

  • 5/5 Pro S. 1 year ago on Google
    THE FOOD WAS EXTRAORDINARY AND THE SERVICE IMPECCABLE. MY SPECIAL THANKS TO NIZAR FOR THE FANTASTIC CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE MENU WAS THE DAL WHICH WAS SLOW COOKED TO PERFECTION.. NOT TO FORGET THE CHICKEN MALAI KABABS AND THE EXCELLENT GULAB JAMUNS WHICH WERE PRESENTED PERFECTLY HOT TO THE TABLE.. THIS RESTAURANT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED..

  • 5/5 Jaana K. 1 year ago on Google
    Today 25th of Dec we enjoyed a great hospitality and new Indian food experiency by Mr. Nizar. Samosa platter as a appetizer, lamb and chicken as a main cources and delicious dessert. Special thanks to cooks as well, you managed to produce unforgottable dinner memories for us.

  • 2/5 Ankush K. 3 years ago on Google
    Not worth the cost, except for the Dal everything else is average

  • 4/5 Willson I. 6 years ago on Google
    This didn’t disappoint, it is a little over priced. And I struggled to say it because the food was amazing but the price just stopped it being 5 stars. But would still come again when we are here. We will just cut out the water and the drinks as that will help with the bill.

  • 5/5 Ivo B. 1 year ago on Google
    It was delicious dinner we choosed to eat in Ajman hotel. Everything was perfect....Very profesional and kind service. The food was excellent!

  • 5/5 pisicka13 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, traditional tandoori cooking. Caution, the plate size is XXL :)

  • 2/5 Abhishek B. 4 years ago on Google
    I had not so good experience, not sure if anyone had encountered this, the waiter asked me if I need still or sparkling water, I asked for still but when the cheque came the price of water was added, I checked the menu but there was no mention of the water. It was okay as many restaurants are selling water but the thing that itched me was the price of water was double the price of breads and almost 50% of the main dish I ordered and there was no mention of the water price in menu card. So if anyone is visiting this restaurant then please be careful.

  • 5/5 Farooq R. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome ,I loved the taste .. especially murgh tandoori... worth ...5 star

  • 5/5 A R. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food! Top service. Best ambience.

  • 5/5 Lara’s Vegan K. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best Indian restaurants in uae which truly delicious food, a beautiful and authentic interim and friendly staff. Highly recommended

  • 1/5 Som s. 3 years ago on Google
    Didn't like the food especially non veg. Even quantity is very less. Not worth for money.

  • 5/5 Meher S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good ambience

  • 3/5 سعيد علي �. 3 years ago on Google
    How much the bryani ?

  • 5/5 Halida S. 3 years ago on Google
    Yummy food worth paying

  • 5/5 Seb B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Restaurant we tried so far here in this area. Nice indian dining experience and very friendly service!

  • 1/5 pratik b. 3 years ago on Google
    Place was smelling of pee or may be of some stagnant water post a rainy day. Plus the service was bad cleanliness and hygiene wasn't maintained. For a five star restaurant it had a 1 star experience. Walked out in the first 5 mins.

  • 5/5 Mohammed A. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent dinner

  • 5/5 محمد �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Traditional Indian taste (Original) الطعم الهندي التقليدي

  • 4/5 sunoj s. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is good and service as well.

  • 5/5 Arjun C. 4 years ago on Google
    The best India restaurant in Ajman.

  • 5/5 BCAS E. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, excellent service... Keep it up 👍👌

  • 5/5 Nathalie M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved very good (Original) J'ai adoré très bon

  • 5/5 Jayesh M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 ممدوح �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent Indian restaurant .. Eat and decor is once beautiful .. located inside Ajman Jumeirah Hotel (Original) مطعم هندي ممتاز ..الاكل والديكور مرة جميل ..يقع داخل فندق عجمان جميرا

  • 5/5 Sebastian M. 4 years ago on Google
    We just got back from vacation. As our first visit to the United Arab Emirates we had chosen the Ajman Hotel and were super satisfied. The people were all very nice and the food was great. That was mainly because of the Bukhara! We love Indian food and have certain demands. All of them were more than fulfilled. The menu was clearly arranged and every starter and main course was excellent. Besides the sun we will miss the food in the Bukhara the most. That is for sure.

  • 4/5 Deep D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Food, Gr8 Service... one star less cause some element was missing to give it that OMG feeling!

  • 5/5 Hanadi B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good sweet

  • 5/5 Jessica E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Loving staff. Very good food. Children are treated courteously. (Original) Liebevolles Personal. Sehr gutes Essen. Kinder werden zuvorkommend behandelt.

  • 5/5 judith c. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and food

  • 5/5 Rabiya f. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow...food.....n very good service...

  • 2/5 Zoom buddies C. 4 years ago on Google
    It was nice been there after long time but theres not much difference. Same old menu but with increase of prices, though.

  • 5/5 방청호 4 years ago on Google
    We enjoed very much the excellent dinner. every meal was unique and outstanding. Great service and delicious DESI food, ambiance was amazing. i would like to appreciate Ms Ankita front desk and Mr Kazi for an amzing service.After long time tried food here and it was simply delicious. We ordered mix of dishes like lamb, black lentils, cottage cheese along with breads it was good, best being Sikandari Raan.

  • 4/5 Ivan I. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place. Everything was good, except lamb. Lamb chops were extremely overcooked. And there was no masala tea! In Indian restaurant!

  • 5/5 Nabeel N. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb food and awesome taste...

  • 4/5 oswald k. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous gourmet

  • 3/5 ramesh r. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Kazi S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very delicious Indian Food.

  • 5/5 Bhaskar S. 3 years ago on Google
    The best dal in the UAE. The kebabs are also exceptional!

  • 5/5 Nuwagaba I. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it

  • 4/5 KB T. 3 years ago on Google
    Superb ambience and delicious food

  • 4/5 Thamsanqa Z. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    We had a great experience organised by Mr Nizar and served graciously by Sumi. We had the chicken tikka masala, murgh dum biryani and garlic naan. The highlight was the spicy chicken tikka masala. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend this place.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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