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456 reviews#36 of 8,461 Restaurants in Dubai$$$$IndianAsianHealthy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai 9255 United Arab Emirates+971 4 814 5555Website
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5.0 456 reviews
#36 of 8,461 Restaurants in Dubai
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$41 - $95
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Indian, Asian, Healthy
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai 9255 United Arab Emirates
Jebel Ali
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile
Appreciating City 101.6 & Kinara Restaurant for a lovely evening❤️

I won a dining voucher worth AED 500/- from City 101.6 FM for a Kinara Restaurant. A warm welcome to us by Ms. Anjali and made us very comfortable like we're at our home itself. Mr. Vinay has recommended most delicious delicacy to us. We...had extremely enjoy all recipes served to us with great love and care. I would like to thank City 101.6 FM for a kind gesture of providing dining voucher on their birthday and wishing everyone at Kinara lots of love. Finally I would like to congratulate Chef Vikas Khanna Sir on the launch of new book Sacred Foods Of India. Thanking you.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Parvez, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy to hear that we share the same passion for food and that you had a great dining experience with us! We are thrilled that you had a fabulous time and that...More

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
Incredible

Not much to say other than incredible. The food was impeccable, and a great touch to see Chef Khanna at the table speaking to us. The staff were perfect, Vinay was especially brilliant and catered for all our needs and more. One of the best...restaurant experiences I have ever had.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear James, Wow, Thanks for this awesome review. I will personally make sure to pass your great comments to the chef Khanna as well as the entire team. It is very gratifying to hear that you are so pleased with the service delivered by our...More

Reviewed 6 days ago
The team were amazing (karam)

Brilliant food, brilliant team, especially karam my mum had a hard time with the menu and karam knew everything, made us feel very warm and welcome wish him the best of luck with any career path in the future. Credit to the restaurant!!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Alexander, Thank you very much for such a great review - we work hard to offer the best meal in the best possible ambience. We always want to go that extra mile further to give our guests a very special and memorable experience to...More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Sapna and Sanjay

Awesome food Created by an awesome person Vikas Khanna A man of great values Served by awesome team of Kinara Karam and Jaspreet We enjoyed evey bit like in any of Vikas’s other restaurants God bless team KinaraMore

Date of visit: June 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Sapna and Sanjay, Thank you very much for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share these kind words of praise. We are delighted to hear that you always have an amazing experience and thoroughly love our delicious culinary offerings....More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Good

Good ambiance , nice staff . This is our first time in this restaurant. The menu items are limited and the taste of food also reasonably ok. But the quantity is too less compared to other similar classMore

Date of visit: June 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Sumesh, We greatly appreciate the time and effort taken to share this kind feedback. Our aim is to delight you once more during your next visit, as we want to show you how much more Kinara has to offer. Stop by again soon -...More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Dinner

Visited Kinara had a nice time . The ambiance is beautiful, Food presentation is excellent and staff is cooperative and friendly . Manger visited the table and enquired as well. The food was delicious and tasty with perfect portion served. Mr Karam had knowledge about...the dishes, friendly and recommended us tasty dishes, desserts we enjoyed it. Would like to visit the restaurant again.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Pallavi, Thank you very much for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share these kind words of praise. We are delighted to hear that you always have an amazing experience and thoroughly love our delicious culinary offerings. It is...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Kinara Dubai- Excellent food and great ambience

Visited Kinara in April 2022. Staff were wonderful. Delicious food and a great ambiance. Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Vidhyam, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy to hear that we share the same passion for food and that you had a great dining experience with us! We are thrilled that you had a fabulous time and that...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Amazing Hospitality!

Mr. Karam was a thorough professional in terms of service. He not only made us comfortable but also was jovial in his approach. He is an asset to the restaurant and I wish him the best for his future endeavours.Thank u for the warm hospitality.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Rahul, Thank you very much for your time and effort you took to share this kind feedback. I am pleased you enjoyed your time in Kinara and my team is thrilled to know that you enjoyed our delicious culinary delights. Your glowing comments have...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Diner at Jebel Ali Lake View Hotel

The Kinara restaurant serves excellent indian Food. Smell and used spices within the dishes are excellent. We had the best host for the evening providing and helping us to choose the right dishes. Thank you for that Jaspreet. We will come back.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Andre, Thank you very much for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share these kind words of praise. We are delighted to hear that you always have an amazing experience and thoroughly love our delicious culinary offerings. It is...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Kinara

What a wonderful restaurant. Loved every minute of the meal and the setting was gorgeous. Food was fantastic. Children loved the food as did adults. Highly recommend. Vinay was outstanding host for us.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Nicola, Thank you very much for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share these kind words of praise. We are delighted to hear that you always have an amazing experience and thoroughly love our delicious culinary offerings. It is...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
EXCELLENT, SUPERB SERVICE.

Excellent service by Ratnish, Cloyd and Shetty. I was so impressed to the foods, I didn't expect the aroma and taste (specially the Chicken Tikka), absolutely perfect. Overall GREAT experience to dine in along with your great friends. Surely will comeback.... Please if you like...to drink like cocktails (I recommend Shetty, definitely best cocktails I've ever had).More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Anil, Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your kind comments. We strongly believe in creating a vibrant and memorable experience for our guests and my team is thrilled to know that you enjoyed our delicious culinary delights. We...More

Reviewed May 27, 2022 via mobile
Very classy Indian food

Very classy and delicious Indian food. Probably the best in Dubai. We will be back. Our host Anjali was excellent and extremely professional and knowledgeable about the food. Excellent service thank you Better than Indya or Indego 😊More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded May 28, 2022

Dear Amar S, Thank you very much for such a great review - we work really hard to offer the best meal in the best possible ambience. So am happy to see that it reflected on your last visit to Kinara. We always want to...More

Reviewed May 24, 2022
Fresh & Fragrant Indian Food

Loved this restaurant. The food was stunning , beautifully presented & wonderfully spiced . Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable about all the dishes and extremely attentive . I would have no hesitation in recommending or returning . If staying in the resort this restaurant is...not covered by your AI package ( apparently it was pre pandemic ) but you are given an allowance towards it . Don’t let that put you off it is 100% worth a visit .More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded May 28, 2022

Dear BinkyBoo1, Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your kind comments. We strongly believe in creating a vibrant and memorable experience for our guests and my team is thrilled to know that you enjoyed our delicious culinary delights. We...More

Reviewed May 22, 2022 via mobile
Quality dining

Service and quality was of the highest standard. There was a mango sauce that I had with my starter that had a delicacy to it, started off sweet but exploded into a spicy orchestra in my mouth. Would go back. Kakam delivered an attentive service...whilst Chef Pramod delivered food that totally suited my wife’s non spicy preferenceMore

Date of visit: May 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded May 28, 2022

Dear simonhK5677CJ, Thank you very much for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share these kind words of praise. We are delighted to hear that you always have an amazing experience and thoroughly love our delicious culinary offerings. It is...More

Reviewed May 22, 2022
Excellent venue, great food, lovely evening

We celebrated my husband's birthday here and we loved it. Spectacular venue! Food was great and huge portions, very tasty. Karam was an amazing waiter. Thank you Karam!More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Irosha N, Owner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, responded to this reviewResponded May 28, 2022

Dear MSM_83, Thank you very much for your time and effort you took to share this kind feedback. I am pleased you enjoyed your time, whilst celebrating a special occasion with your loved one at Kinara. We are thrilled that you had a fabulous time...More

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If you’re staying in JA you can either walk there or call the hotel reception counter and ask for a buggy to drop you.
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Hi Claires822, The majority of the dishes are included for an Ulta Inclusive package. The restaurant offers only traditional Indian food with a modern twist, for instance, the food is not characterize as the regular Indian... More
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Kinara by Vikas Khanna is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 5