On August 15, India celebrates its 76th Independence Day. To mark the occasion, which commemorates the nation’s independence from the UK in 1947, a number of Dubai restaurants have launched special deals and menus. If you’re thinking of celebrating the day with a culinary journey, here are some offers to get you in the festive spirit.

Tamasha Restaurant :

Want to savour the best of India this Independence Day? Head to Tamasha, the newest cross-over restaurant in town, that is celebrating the “month of freedom” with a specially curated four-course meal. Enjoy two choices of soups, six different starters – including the all-time favourite Chicken Peshawari and our quintessential vegetarian snack Hara Bhara Kebab – eight main course dishes with delightful Biryanis as the centre attraction and at least six varieties of desserts. This set menu can be shared by up to six people for Dh35 per person. Located in Al Nahda, Dubai, Tamasha is the newest crossover restaurant in town that blends some of the most popular items from the subcontinent with Pan-Asian favourites and classic continental dishes that have stood the test of time. For table reservations, call: 042381300

India Palace:

This Independence day, head to the award winning Indian restaurant, India Palace to indulge in Tiranga Vegetarian Platter & Tiranga Non-Vegetarian Platter at its newly renovated outlet in JBR. The non-veg platter consists of 12 pieces of exotic Chicken Tikka, Pahadi Chicken Tikka & Malai Chicken Tikka. The veg platter has 12 pieces of luscious Paneer Tikka, Malai Paneer Tikka & Hara Bhara Tikka. Veg Platter is priced at Dh49 and non – Veg platter is priced at Dh75. The offer is available all day on 15th August, 2022 at India Palace JBR outlet.

Sagar Ratna :

Homegrown authentic Rajasthani & Marwari cuisine restaurant, Sagar Ratna will serve its customers a special tricolour main course dish, Paneer Tikka & Biryani on the occasion of 76th Indian Independence Day. Tiranga Paneer Tikka is a  Tri color Indian Cottage Cheese marinated with cream, spices and paste of mint leaves and is priced at AED 26 Tiranga Biryani is Minty Flavored Rice with Fried Onion, Veggies, steamed rice and rice stir fried in aromatic spices and herbs with fresh vegetables priced at Dh30. Tri-colour dishes will be available at Sagar Ratna JLT & Oud Metha from 14th August to 16th August. 

YummY Dosa :

Yummy Dosa, known for serving 100 plus varieties of Mumbai street style fusion Dosas, will be serving a very special tricolour dosa for its customers celebrating the occasion of 76th Indian Independence Day. The tricolour dosa will have three flavours of Pizza Dosa, cheese chili dosa and plain cheese dosa bringing out the beautiful colours of the Indian flag. A picture perfect dosa bursting with flavours.  If you are celebrating the occasion, head to Yummy Dosa on 15th August and ask for Tiranga Dosa. Priced at AED 28. Will be available all day at Yummy Dosa Karama and Discovery Gardens outlet. 

Dhaba Lane :

This 76th Indian Independence Day, the home-grown Punjabi restaurant Dhaba Lane is celebrating the occasion by offering  all its customers complimentary tri-color shots. Shots include Mint cooler for green, Pina Colada for white and Santa Banta for saffron colours. The complimentary shots will be served from 15th August to 20th August. 

When at Dhaba Lane, indulge in authentic Punjabi delicacies such Galli Pani Puri Shots, Purani Dilli ki Papri Chaat, Dahi Ke Kebab, Murg Maska Marke, Taka Tak Paneer, Dal Makhan Marke, Zauk e Shahi, and Chenna Cheese Cake, or you can also opt for their limited period on-going Great Indian Street Food Festival menu which includes Raj Kachori, Aloo Shakarkandi Chaat, Kolkata Kathi rolls, Keema pav and more.

Yoko Sizzlers :

The oldest (since 1986) sizzler joint, Yoko Sizzlers known for serving 60 plus varieties of sizzlers – has a cracking set menu deal for only Dh76 on the occasion of Indian Independence Day, 15th August.  For Dh76, you can order any vegetarian sizzler on the menu, a drink and a brownie at Yoko Sizzlers. The word “sizzler” comes from the sizzle that one hears when, after heating the dish under a grill, the choice of in-house secret Yoko Sizzler sauces are poured on, which dribbles on the hot plate and heats up.  Yoko Sizzlers is famous for its variety of in-house secret sauces which have been attracting foodies to the restaurant for over two decades now.

Khau Galli :

This 76th Indian Independence day, visit the quirky Bollywood restaurant, Khau Galli to indulge in their tempting Tri-color thali consisting of two starters, three curries, rice, rotis and salad. The beautiful thali comes with Dal Makhni, Palak Paneer and Malai kofta in curries and  paneer tikka and veg kebabs in starters. All of this for only Dh32. Tri-colour Thali will be available all day on 15th August at all three outlets of Khau Galli in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Ibn Battuta Mall & Mall of the Emirates.