Michelin Guide · Indian · Fairmont The Palm
By Monty Khas, Anonymous Critic. Pays every bill.
Every restaurant has a story, and Little Miss India's is about Mohini, an imaginary Indian woman with a passion for travel. Her journeys inspire the look and feel of this restaurant at Fairmont The Palm, which has quietly become one of Palm Jumeirah's most reliable places for Indian food. The Michelin Guide has listed it for four consecutive years.
The room
Little Miss India is warm, colorful and full of personality, with a dining room, a bar and a terrace. It's relaxed enough for families and hotel guests, but polished enough for a date night. The dress code is smart casual.
What to eat
The Michelin Guide singles out the restaurant's carefully executed Indian cooking and its homemade chutneys, which are worth ordering on their own with a basket of bread.
The lamb chops are the signature. They're marinated for 24 hours in a blend of 12 spices before hitting the grill, so they arrive deeply flavored and tender. The tandoori raan, a whole leg of lamb slow-cooked and finished in the tandoor, is a showpiece for a group, and the biryani is a dependable classic.
Little Miss India also runs special regional menus from time to time under its Travels of Mohini banner. A 2023 edition explored Rajasthan with dishes like laal maas, dal bati churma and ghewar, so ask if there's a seasonal menu on when you visit.
Before you go
Little Miss India serves dinner daily and lunch on weekends. Reservations are recommended, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.
Why it matters
Not every great Indian restaurant needs to be a tasting-menu destination. Little Miss India offers good cooking, gracious service and a strong sense of personality on Palm Jumeirah, which makes it an easy recommendation for a relaxed, satisfying meal.
The Quick Fix
What to order: Lamb chops (marinated 24 hours in 12 spices); tandoori raan; biryani; the house-made chutneys; ask about seasonal regional menus
Pricing: Upscale hotel dining, but fair for the Palm.
Best for: Families, hotel guests, Palm Jumeirah residents, relaxed date nights and weekend lunches
How it compares: Easier and more relaxed than Trèsind Studio, its Palm neighbor; more traditional than Masti; the best Indian dinner on the Palm without a tasting menu
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