Dubki for Groups: What to Order for 4, 6 or 8

Ordering for a table of six at a small-plates restaurant is a different job from ordering for two. Too few plates and people are fighting over the last dumpling; too many and half of it goes back to the kitchen. If you are planning dubki for groups, this guide gives you a working formula, three sample orders for 4, 6 and 8 people, and estimated totals so the bill does not surprise anyone at the end of the night.

Quick answer: At Dubki, plan for about two plates per person plus one shared dessert for every two people. Our sample orders come to roughly ₹1,300–1,600 per head on food once the 10% service charge and around 5% GST are added: about ₹5,150 for four, ₹8,660 for six and ₹12,820 for eight. Drinks are extra and their prices are not published. Call +91 86238 88190 before you go to check hours and seating for a large group.

Before you book: what we know and what we don’t

Dubki is a two-level, sea-facing restaurant and bar on the cliffside at Ozran Beach, Vagator, with wooden decks stepping down towards the water. That layout is good for groups who want space, but we have no information on table sizes, whether long tables are available, minimum spends or group set menus. We also cannot confirm opening hours, as public listings disagree.

If you are bringing more than four people, ring the restaurant’s public line on +91 86238 88190 and ask:

• Whether they take bookings for your group size and time.
• Whether the group will be seated together, and on which level.
• Whether there is a minimum spend or a fixed group menu.
• Whether the 10% service charge applies differently to large parties.

The group ordering formula

The menu has 32 starters, five dim sum, three burgers and flat breads, six mains and two desserts. That shape tells you how to order: mostly starters, a couple of mains to fill gaps, and desserts to share.

1. Snacks first: one bowl of fries or wedges per three or four people. They are the cheapest plates on the menu (₹325–375) and keep people happy while the rest arrives.
2. Starters: roughly one per person, mixing veg and non-veg so everyone has something.
3. Mains: one per two or three people. The Mutton Mandi and Paella Seafood (both ₹795) are the most shareable.
4. Dessert: one per two people. There are only two on the card, so with bigger groups just order both.

Sample order for 4 people

Truffled Wild Mushroom Hargao (₹495), Peri Peri Cauliflower with Garlic Aioli (₹445), Joojeh Kebab (₹545), Crumb Fried Calamari (₹645), Chicken Nachos (₹495), Mutton Mandi (₹795), Dal Bukhara with Lachha Parantha (₹595) and Russian Honey Cake (₹445).

That is eight plates with a menu subtotal of ₹4,460. With 10% service and about 5% GST, the estimated total is ~₹5,150, or about ₹1,290 each.

Sample order for 6 people

French Fries (₹325), Potato Wedges (₹375), Cream Cheese Dumplings (₹445), Persian Kebab (₹545), Maple and Chipotle Chili Chicken Wings (₹575), Corn Cheese Rissois (₹525), Taka Tak Paneer Taco (₹545), Peri Peri Cauliflower (₹445), Mutton Mandi (₹795), Paella Seafood (₹795), Penang Curry with Tofu Croquettes (₹595), Pad Thai Noodle Chicken (₹645), Russian Honey Cake (₹445) and Fallen Ice Cream (₹445).

Fourteen plates, ₹7,500 on the menu, estimated ~₹8,660 all in, around ₹1,440 a head. This order has four vegetarian starters and two vegetarian-friendly bigger plates (the curry and the fries), which matters with a mixed group.

Sample order for 8 people

Two portions of French Fries, one salted and one peri peri (₹650), Cream Cheese Dumplings (₹445), Truffled Wild Mushroom Hargao (₹495), Chicken Nachos (₹495), Turkish Mutton Seekh Kebab (₹625), Tai Chi Chicken (₹595), Crumb Fried Calamari (₹645), Teriyaki Glazed Pork Skewers (₹625), Joojeh Kebab (₹545), Mussels Ala Marinara (₹645), two Mutton Mandi (₹1,590), one Paella Seafood (₹795), Dal Bukhara (₹595), Khao Pad Karpao (₹575) and four desserts, two of each (₹1,780).

Twenty plates, ₹11,100 on the menu, estimated ~₹12,820, or about ₹1,600 each.

Totals at a glance

Group size	Plates	Menu subtotal	Estimated total*	Per person
4	8	₹4,460	~₹5,150	~₹1,290
6	14	₹7,500	~₹8,660	~₹1,440
8	20	₹11,100	~₹12,820	~₹1,600

*Food only. Includes 10% service charge and roughly 5% GST on top. Estimates; your bill may differ. Drinks not included.

For the full price list to build your own version, use our Dubki menu with prices.

Tips for keeping a group order smooth

Order in two rounds

Put in snacks, dim sum and half the starters first. Once you see portion sizes, add the rest. This is the easiest way to avoid over-ordering.

Flag dietary needs early

Count your vegetarians, non-pork eaters and seafood-avoiders before you sit down. There are 22 vegetarian dishes, five pork dishes and eight seafood dishes, so it is easy to cover everyone if you plan. Our Dubki non-veg menu page separates chicken, mutton, pork and seafood if you need to check quickly.

Agree on splitting before the bill arrives

Sharing plates makes itemised splitting painful. Most groups split food evenly and pay for their own drinks. Remember the service charge is in the total; under consumer guidelines it is meant to be voluntary, which we explain in our sibling post on how the Dubki bill works.

Double up the crowd-pleasers

Dumplings and kebabs come as a set number of pieces. With six or more people, ordering two of a popular plate is usually better than eight different single plates nobody gets more than one bite of.

FAQs

How much does Dubki cost for a group?

Our sample orders work out at roughly ₹1,300–1,600 per person for food, including service charge and GST. Drinks are extra.

Does Dubki have a set menu for groups?

We have not seen one. Call +91 86238 88190 to ask.

How many dishes should a group of six order?

Around 12–14 plates, including two mains and two desserts, is a comfortable amount for six adults.

Can large groups sit together?

We do not know the table layout or capacity. Ask when you call to book.

Planning the rest of the evening? Start with the full Dubki menu and build your list from there.