Are you a fan of grilled foods or seeking a fresh culinary adventure that redefines your love of barbeque? At Barbeque Delights you are invited to embark on a sensory journey that celebrates the wonders of South and Central Asian cuisine. Renowned as one of the top barbeque destinations in Dubai, Barbeque Delights expertly combines bold Asian flavours with a passion for culinary artistry, attracting food enthusiasts and those seeking new experiences.
In this article, we will explore what makes Barbeque Delights at Ibn Battuta Mall the best barbeque restaurant in Dubai and our top recommendations to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable dining experience!
At Barbeque Delights, you will have a taste of more than 50 dishes of award-winning Pakistani curries and grills. The restaurant will take you on a journey full of authentic flavours celebrated for their richness and unique differences. From the spiced biryani to the delicious kebabs, enjoy an exceptional experience and get to know the art of Pakistani cuisine up close.
It is difficult to recommend specific dishes from the Barbeque Delights menu, as it is full of unique and diverse flavours, making it hard to choose. However, we have put our efforts into presenting you with the most famous dishes that offer a delicious glimpse into the rich South and Central Asian culture.
The restaurant offers a variety of main dishes that cater to all tastes and lifestyles, including:
Fast Dishes
Chicken Malai Boti Roll:
- Description: It's an incredibly delicious barbeque dish made from chicken marinated in a creamy mint sauce wrapped in a thin, crispy dough.
- Why We Recommend It: This is one of the most famous dishes in South Asian cuisine, grilled on a charcoal grill. It features tender, marinated meat with a savoury seasoning that will tantalize your taste buds..
Chicken Behari Kabab Roll:
- Description: This dish relies on traditional Pakistani culinary techniques to tenderize the chicken, marinate it with bold flavours like mustard oil, yogurt, and special spices and then grill it to perfection. The result is irresistibly, tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken.
-Why We Recommend It: Due to its strong flavours, this dish is the most popular and distinctive of the Bihari Kebab dishes.
Dum Da Qeema:
- Description: Smoked ground beef marinated in herbs and spices, served with chopped onions and ginger, with a hint of lemon juice to add distinctive flavours.
- Why We Recommend It: Its unique flavours blend together to create a harmonious dish that will leave your mouth craving more.
Chicken Reshm:
- Description: Boneless grilled chicken breast marinated in a mixture of yogurt, cream, cashews, and spices.
- Why We Recommend It: The chicken's marinade and cooking method make it incredibly tender and delicious. Its flavours will turn you into a fan of both chicken and Pakistani cuisine.
Curry
Chicken Karahi:
- Description: Prepared in a wok called a karahi, which gives the dish its name, it relies on flavours from tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green peppers, and cilantro, without the addition of onions.
- Why We Recommend It: This dish differs from other curry dishes by not using onions, which gives it a distinctive flavour.
Butter Chicken:
- Description: This dish has recently gained wide popularity globally. The chicken is cooked in a buttery sauce with garam masala spices, giving it rich layers of flavour.
- Why We Recommend It: This well-known dish is perfect for a first experience and for those who love spicy and flavourful food.
Beef Nihari:
- Description: Slow-cooked beef stew flavoured with various spices, thickened with whole wheat flour in the traditional Pakistani style.
- Why We Recommend It: Made from the finest quality meat and seasoned with distinctive spices, this is one of the best dishes we recommend for meat lovers.
Vegetarian Dishes
Barbeque Delights also offers a variety of dishes crafted to delight vegetarian taste buds. Here are some of these dishes:
Banjan Borani:
- Description: This is a famous Afghan dish in which eggplant is the main ingredient. The eggplant is mixed with yogurt, garlic, and other spices and then cooked on the stove or baked in the oven.
- Why We Recommend It: With this dish's special blend of spices, even those who usually don't prefer eggplant will become fans.
Vegetable Karahi:
- Description: This dish is cooked similar to meat karahi, but it is the perfect alternative, combining the distinctive cooking method and strong flavours using vegetables instead of meat.
- Why We Recommend It: This dish is not only delicious but also nutritious due to the variety of vegetables it contains. It can be ordered with rice for a more fulfilling meal. It's the perfect alternative for those who want to experience karahi and are looking for a vegetarian option.
Seafood Dishes
Even those who prefer seafood will find a place at the exceptional Barbeque Delights table.
Fried Shrimp:
- Description: Crispy fried Shrimp fingers coated in a mixture made of chickpea flour and some authentic spices, giving them an irresistible flavour and crunch.
- Why We Recommend It: This dish is one of the most famous dishes from Lahore that you must try from Pakistani cuisine.
Shrimp Masala:
- Description: Shrimp cooked in a delicious masala sauce rich with spices.
- Why We Recommend It: Instead of meat and chicken, try the shrimp flavour that takes this dish to new levels.
Charcoal Grill
The restaurant excels in grilled dishes that offer you the best of Asian flavours, such as:
Chicken Tikka
Reshmi Kebab
Chicken Boti
Afghani Tikka
and many more. These are all well-known and famous dishes in South Asia and worldwide, blending generations-old spice mixes with charcoal grill flavours. All these dishes are highly recommended.
The restaurant offers you a unique opportunity to experience over 40 of the most famous dishes from Indian, Pakistani, and Afghan cuisines in an open lunch buffet prepared daily by the finest chefs. The buffet provides a professional and precise culinary experience, allowing you to try more than one dish for a more comprehensive view of this diverse cuisine. After all, one dish of these delights is not enough, right?
The restaurant opens its doors at Ibn Battuta Mall every day from 10:00 AM. To embark on an unparalleled sensory experience, head to the China Court in the mall. You can also make reservations and inquiries by calling +971 4 5668479.
In the heart of vibrant Dubai lies Ibn Battuta Mall, an ideal destination that combines shopping, entertainment, and culture in one place. Named after the traveller Ibn Battuta and inspired by his journeys, this mall offers you a world of surprises, no matter your interests or purpose for visiting. Whether you want an enjoyable shopping experience, try new restaurants and delicious dishes, or embark on a fun outing for you and your children, this mall is the perfect place for a family day full of activities. Make sure to head over and explore its six courts, and don't forget to visit Barbeque Delights for a delicious meal that brings Asian cuisine to your plate.
