

Zafran House
Full Menu · Indian / Pakistani · Downtown Dubai
Where ancient Cantonese tradition meets— no. Where the soul of the subcontinent comes alive. From hand-ground masalas to slow-cooked curries and smoky tandoor breads, every dish at Zafran House honours generations of culinary craft with the finest ingredients sourced across India and Pakistan.
Starters

Lamb Samosa
Crispy pastry filled with spiced lamb mince, peas, and fresh herbs

Chicken Malai Tikka
Cream-marinated chicken thigh, chargrilled in the tandoor, served with mint chutney

Seekh Kebab
Hand-minced lamb kebabs with cumin, coriander, and green chilli, grilled on skewers

Vegetable Pakora
Mixed seasonal vegetables in a crispy chickpea batter with tamarind dip

Dahi Puri Chaat
Crispy puri shells filled with yoghurt, chickpeas, pomegranate, and tangy chutneys

Paneer Tikka
Tandoor-roasted paneer cubes marinated in spiced yoghurt with peppers and onion
Mains

Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken in a velvety tomato-cream sauce with fenugreek and cardamom

Lamb Biryani
Slow-cooked lamb layered with saffron basmati rice, crispy onions, and raita

Palak Paneer
Creamy spinach curry with house-made paneer and a hint of garlic

Karahi Gosht
Wok-tossed lamb with tomatoes, ginger, and green chillies in a karahi

Chicken Nihari
Slow-braised chicken stew with bone marrow, warming spices, and fresh ginger

Tandoori Salmon
Atlantic salmon fillet marinated in yoghurt and Kashmiri spices, roasted in the tandoor

Dal Makhani
Black lentils simmered overnight with butter, cream, and smoky spices
Breads

Garlic Naan
Soft leavened bread with roasted garlic and butter from the clay oven

Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with melted mozzarella and cheddar, brushed with ghee

Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flatbread baked on the tandoor wall, light and smoky
Desserts & Drinks

Gulab Jamun
Warm milk-solid dumplings soaked in rose and cardamom syrup

Ras Malai
Soft paneer discs in chilled sweetened milk with saffron and pistachios

Mango Lassi
Creamy yoghurt blended with Alphonso mango pulp and a pinch of cardamom

Masala Chai
House-brewed Assam tea simmered with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and milk
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