Michelin Guide · Indian Sharing Plates & Cocktails · The Dubai EDITION, Downtown
By Monty Khas, Anonymous Critic. Pays every bill.
Masti means mischief in Hindi, and that playful spirit has defined this restaurant since it opened as the first licensed venue at La Mer. When La Mer's beachfront changed, Masti moved in 2023 to a new home inside The Dubai EDITION hotel in Downtown Dubai, keeping its colorful style and its love of a good cocktail. It has been in the Michelin Guide since the first Dubai edition.
The concept
Masti calls its food New India: contemporary, creative sharing plates that mix Indian flavors with global ideas. It's backed by Black Spoon Hospitality, and the kitchen has been led by chef Prashant Chipkar.
What to eat
Order a spread and share. The tandoori chicken bao tucks smoky tandoori chicken into a soft steamed bun, and the tuna bhel tartare gives Mumbai's crunchy, tangy puffed-rice snack a raw-fish makeover. The Malabar fish brings the coconut and curry leaf flavors of Kerala's coast.
Watermelon bhakri is a fresh, surprising vegetarian plate, and the ghee roast bone marrow is pure indulgence, borrowing the fiery, buttery ghee roast style of Mangalore. The beef vindaloo, tangy and hot in the Goan tradition, is the dish for spice lovers.
Menus evolve, so ask your server for the latest signatures.
Drinks
The bar is a big part of Masti's personality. Cocktails play with Indian ingredients: the Turmeric Tommy, the Jaggery Old Fashioned and the Electric India have all been house favorites.
Before you go
Masti is open for lunch and dinner daily, with later hours on weekends. Book ahead for dinner, especially on weekends.
Why it matters
Masti helped show Dubai that Indian food can be the center of a stylish night out, not just a dinner before one. It's lively, creative and a reliable bet when you want great drinks with your chaat.
The Quick Fix
What to order: Tandoori chicken bao; tuna bhel tartare; Malabar fish; watermelon bhakri; ghee roast bone marrow; beef vindaloo; a Jaggery Old Fashioned or Turmeric Tommy
Pricing: Mid-to-upscale. Cocktails add up quickly.
Best for: Date nights, groups of friends, cocktail lovers and a lively night out in Downtown Dubai
How it compares: More cocktail-led than Khadak; less theatrical than Carnival by Trèsind; the best Indian bar scene in Downtown
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