Read the Dubki menu from top to bottom and you pass through a Goan spice blend, a Persian kebab, Turkish lamb, Japanese katsu, Thai curry, Vietnamese rice paper, Sichuan heat, Spanish paella, Yemeni rice and an American burger. If you have been searching dubki cuisine to work out what kind of restaurant this actually is, the honest answer is: a modern, all-over-the-map small-plates kitchen with a Goan accent. This guide walks through each cuisine on the card and which dishes come from it.
Quick answer: Dubki’s 50-dish menu is global fusion built around sharing plates. The biggest influences are Indian (including Goan), Middle Eastern (Persian, Turkish, Levantine, Yemeni), and East and Southeast Asian (Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese), with Spanish and American dishes too. Many plates combine two or more traditions, such as a paneer taco in a gyoza-sheet shell or a Goan samosa cone filled with xacutti mushrooms.
The cuisines at a glance
| Cuisine | Dishes on the menu |
|---|---|
| Goan | Mushroom Xacutti Samosa Cone, Grilled Mediterranean Poiee Sandwich, Patatas Bravas with Goan chorizo, Thai Fried Fish with Balachung, Mutton Pepper Fry with oital parantha |
| North Indian | Celery Paneer Tikka, Taka Tak Paneer Taco, Bhutta Khees Chaat, Kathal Khurchan Kulcha, Dal Bukhara with Lachha Parantha |
| Persian | Persian Kebab, Joojeh Kebab |
| Turkish | Turkish Mutton Seekh Kebab |
| Levantine / Mediterranean | Hummus, muhammara, zaatar, babaganoush and tzatziki across several plates; Grilled Halloumi Salad |
| Yemeni / Arabic | Mutton Mandi |
| Japanese | Chicken Katsu, Teriyaki Glazed Pork Skewers, Japanese Truffled Avocado Pizzette, wasabi mayo |
| Thai | Khao Pad Karpao, Penang Curry, Pad Thai, Thai Seafood Slider, Thai Fried Fish |
| Vietnamese | Rice Paper Wrap Chicken Parcel |
| Chinese | Dim sum (hargao, shumai, dumplings), Tai Chi Chicken, Kung Pao Chili Fish |
| Spanish / Portuguese | Paella Seafood, Patatas Bravas, Mussels Ala Marinara, Corn Cheese Rissois |
| American | Fried Chicken Burger, Maple and Chipotle Wings, BBQ Belgium Pork Ribs, Nachos, sliders, Caesar Salad |
Goan
Goan food is the thread that ties the menu to its location. Xacutti is a Goan curry style built on roasted coconut and toasted whole spices; here it fills a samosa cone with mushroom. Poiee (also spelt poee) is the local wholewheat bread with a hollow pocket, used for the Mediterranean sandwich. Goan chorizo, a spiced, vinegary pork sausage, appears with the Patatas Bravas. Balachung (balchão) is a fiery dried-shrimp relish, served with the Thai Fried Fish. Our sibling post what is xacutti goes further into that spice blend.
North Indian
Paneer tikka, makhani cream, kulcha and Dal Bukhara are classics of North Indian restaurant cooking. Dal Bukhara is a slow-cooked black lentil dish; Bhutte ki khees is a grated-corn dish from the Indore region, here turned into a chaat with tamarind and mint chutneys, sweet curd and farsaan. The kitchen twists most of these: the paneer comes in a gyoza-sheet taco, and the kulcha is stuffed with jackfruit.
Persian, Turkish and Levantine
Joojeh kebab is a Persian saffron-marinated chicken kebab, served here with zaatar bread and caramelised orange. The Persian Kebab pairs tandoori chicken with pita and badernjan (aubergine). The Turkish Mutton Seekh Kebab uses sumac and cardamom with babaganoush. Levantine mezze turns up all over the card: hummus, muhammara (a roasted red pepper and walnut dip), tzatziki and zaatar. Our Dubki best dishes page picks out the strongest of these.
Yemeni and Arabic
Mandi is a Yemeni dish of spiced rice and slow-cooked meat that has spread across the Arabian Peninsula and is popular in parts of India. At Dubki it is the Mutton Mandi, one of the two most expensive plates at ₹795.
Japanese
Katsu (breaded, fried cutlet) and teriyaki (a sweet soy glaze) are the clearest Japanese dishes. Wasabi appears in the slider mayo and on the Truffled Avocado Pizzette. The katsu is paired with tobanjan, which is actually a Sichuan-style chilli bean paste, a good example of how freely the menu mixes.
Thai and Vietnamese
Thai food has the biggest Asian presence. Khao pad is Thai fried rice; here it comes with red curry and coconut scrambled egg. Penang curry is a rich, slightly sweet red curry. Pad Thai is the familiar stir-fried rice noodle dish. Vietnamese influence shows in the rice paper parcel, although its khao suey sauce is a nod to Burmese khow suey, which is hugely popular in India.
Chinese
The dim sum section draws on Cantonese tradition: hargao are translucent prawn-style dumplings (here filled with truffled wild mushroom) and shumai are open-topped dumplings (here pork, with a charcoal dough). Kung pao is a Sichuan style. The Tai Chi Chicken, with hoisin and five spice, sits closer to Indo-Chinese restaurant cooking. Our Dubki dim sum guide covers each dumpling.
Spanish and Portuguese
Goa was under Portuguese rule for about 450 years, so Iberian food is not as random here as it might look. Paella is Spain’s famous rice dish; patatas bravas are Spanish fried potatoes. Rissóis are Portuguese breaded, filled pastries. “Marinara” in the mussels refers to a seafood style, served here in butter garlic.
American
The burgers, wings, ribs, sliders and nachos are the comfort-food side of the menu. The Fried Chicken Burger is Nashville style with sriracha mayo; the wings mix maple and chipotle; the ribs come with BBQ glaze.
How to taste across cuisines in one visit
For two people, try one plate from four different regions: Mushroom Xacutti Samosa Cone (Goan, ₹545), Joojeh Kebab (Persian, ₹545), Turkish Mutton Seekh Kebab (₹625), Truffled Wild Mushroom Hargao (Chinese, ₹495), then share the Mutton Mandi (Yemeni, ₹795) and a Russian Honey Cake (₹445). That is ₹3,450 on the menu, about ₹3,985 with 10% service charge and roughly 5% GST. An estimate, and a big meal for two, so drop one starter if you are not very hungry.
FAQs
What cuisine does Dubki serve?
Global fusion small plates, drawing on Goan, North Indian, Middle Eastern, Asian, Spanish and American cooking.
Does Dubki serve Goan food?
Yes, in a modern form: xacutti, poiee bread, Goan chorizo, balachung and oital parantha all appear.
Is there Chinese food at Dubki?
Yes, mainly dim sum, plus Tai Chi Chicken and Kung Pao Chili Fish.
What is the most unusual fusion dish?
Probably the Taka Tak Paneer Taco, a North Indian paneer filling in a crispy gyoza-sheet taco with makhani cream.
See how every one of these dishes is described on our Dubki food menu page.