Our Story
The Journey of Asha's Restaurant
A Legacy of Authentic Indian Cuisine

About Asha’s Restaurant Dubai is an award-winning Indian fine dining restaurant inspired by legendary singer Asha Bhosle, known for authentic North-West Indian cuisine and elegant ambiance in Dubai. Our Story reflects a passion for excellence, cultural heritage, and a commitment to delivering an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of the UAE.

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AWARDS

AWARD-WINNING INDIAN restaurant in UAE

The British Curry Awards, famously known as the “The Curry Oscars,” honoured the heroes behind Britain’s favourite cuisine at the 13th Annual Awards at Battersea Evolution, London, celebrating excellence within the global Indian restaurant industry.

Asha Bhosle was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising her remarkable contribution to Indian cuisine and hospitality — a defining chapter in Our Story at Asha’s Restaurant Dubai.

The Inspiration Behind Asha’s

A harmonious marriage of
music and food

Asha’s Restaurant Story is a journey of passion, heritage, and award-winning Indian cuisine, deeply rooted in tradition yet elevated for the modern fine dining guest.

As unique as her voice, the world-renowned Indian singer and actor, Asha Bhosle, is the driving force behind an award-winning culinary destination that transcends cultures and crosses continents. The high profile opening of the first Asha’s restaurant at WAFI Dubai in 2002 heralded the realisation of the second great passion in her life – outstanding Indian food, crafted with authenticity and care.

Inspired by the legendary singer Asha Bhosle, Asha’s was created to bring authentic Indian flavours to the world through a refined fine-dining experience, combining rich spices, traditional recipes, and contemporary presentation. Celebrate the vibrant flavours of Indian fine dining in an atmosphere of warmth and sophistication.

From its beginnings to becoming one of the most celebrated Indian restaurants in Dubai and across the Middle East, Asha’s blends traditional recipes with contemporary elegance, offering guests a truly memorable culinary journey.

In just 22 years, the global Indian restaurant chain has become a firm favourite of regional and international diners. Our Story continues to evolve with 14 locations in 5 countries including the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UK (Birmingham and Manchester)., continuing to uphold its reputation for quality, consistency, and award-winning hospitality.
Our Story at Asha’s Restaurant Dubai is a celebration of passion, heritage, and award-winning Indian fine dining.

Dubai

  • Restaurant of the Year (Fine Dining) at Hozpitality Middle East Excellence Awards 2025

  • Restaurant of The Year 2025 at Filmfare Restaurant’s Night 2025

  • Best Indian Restaurant category at the BBC Good Food Middle East Awards 2024
  • Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Winner 2024
  • Gold Award Winner for Best Indian Fine Dining Restaurant at F&B Middle East Excellence Awards 2024
  • Gold Award Winner for Best Dinner Venue Middle East Hozpitality Excellence Award 2023
  • Gold Award Winner for Best Indian Restaurant Middle East Hozpitality Excellence Award 2022
  • Radio Listeners Choice Award Suno1024 FM
  • 4th Middle East Excellence Awards
  • Chef Pro Awards 2018
  • Experts Choice Awards 2016/17
  • Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards 2016 – Best Indian Restaurant
  • Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
  • TimeOut Restaurant Awards 2012 – Best Indian
  • Ahlan Best in Dubai Awards 2008 – Runner-Up
  • Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
  • Luxury Travel Guide 2017 –  Indian Restaurant of the Year
     

Birmingham

  • Open Table Diners’ Choice 2024 Award
  • Michelin Guide listed 2008-18
  • Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner 2013-14
  • Toptable Top 100 Best Restaurants 2013 – Diners’ Choice
  • English Curry Awards 2011 – Best Midlands Restaurant
  • Hafta Asian Awards 2010 – Most Diverse Company
  • Toptable 2009-11 – Top 50 Best Indian Restaurant in the UK for under £25
  • Best British Curry Restaurant Finalist 2009-11
  • West Midlands British Curry Awards 2008-11 – Finalist
  • Top Table online diners award 2008-11 – Top Rated Indian Restaurant
  • Taste Birmingham 2007 – Best Newcomer
  • British Curry Awards 2007 – Best Newcomer
  • Best in Britain Award 2007 – Best Newcomer

Manchester

  • Open Table Diners’ Choice 2017 – 2022 & 2024 Award
  • Nation’s Curry Award 2023 – Best of Manchester.
  • Restaurant Guru
  • British Curry Awards – Best Restaurant outside London 2019 & Best restaurant for a curry in the North West 2021
  • Michelin Guide listed 2017 – 20
  • Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2017 City Restaurant of the Year Winner
  • English Curry Awards 2017 & 2018 Winner
  • Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award 2016 – 2021