Dawat Indian Restaurant (Huaqiang North Branch)
Southeast Asian cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
No. 101 Zhenzhong Road (2nd Floor), approx. 300 m from Science Museum Metro Station
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shenzhen, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 101 Zhenzhong Road (2nd Floor), approx. 300 m from Science Museum Metro Station. It is a Southeast Asian cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Mixed Curry Puffs, Indian Masala Tea, Indian Flatbread.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Southeast Asian cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Shenzhen
- Category: Southeast Asian cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 101 Zhenzhong Road (2nd Floor), approx. 300 m from Science Museum Metro Station
- Popular dishes: Mixed Curry Puffs, Indian Masala Tea, Indian Flatbread, Whole Fish Roast, Mango Smoothie
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Dishes
Mixed Curry PuffsA savory snack made by wrapping a spiced vegetable filling in pastry and deep-frying until golden brown.
Indian Masala TeaIndian milk tea is a beverage made by boiling black tea with milk, sugar, and spices. The main ingredients include black tea, whole milk, sugar, and spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. To prepare it, boil the black tea together with the spices, then add milk and sugar, stir well, and finally filter out the solids before serving.
Indian FlatbreadIndian flatbread made from flour, water, and a little oil, stretched and tossed into thin rounds then quickly baked in a hot oven. Key ingredients: flour, water, oil, salt. Hand-stretching creates a puffy, layered texture.
Whole Fish RoastRoast whole fish is a dish made from an entire fish, marinated and grilled over charcoal or in an oven. Fresh carp, crucian carp, or sea bass are typically used, seasoned with ginger slices, green onions, and cooking wine, then roasted until the skin turns golden and the flesh is fully cooked.
Mango SmoothieMango smoothie is primarily made from ripe mangoes, milk, and ice cubes. Peel and pit the mango, then cut it into pieces. Combine the mango with milk in a blender and blend until smooth. Add a small amount of sugar or honey to taste if desired.
Garlic Roasted FlatbreadA savory flatbread made by baking dough brushed with garlic oil until golden and crispy.
Yogurt Potato BallsA dish made from mashed potatoes mixed with yogurt, shaped into balls—refreshing and tangy.
Crispy Lamb PieCrispy Lamb Pie is made with fresh lamb, seasoned with onions and spices, then deep-fried to golden perfection. The outer crust is crunchy while the inside remains tender and flavorful.
Butter Chicken CurryButter curry chicken features chicken as the main ingredient, with onions and potatoes. Sautéed in butter, then mixed with curry powder or paste, and simmered until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
Butter NaanButter naan is a type of flatbread made primarily from flour and baked with butter. To prepare it, mix flour with an appropriate amount of butter, knead into a dough, let it ferment, then roll it out into a flat shape and bake in the oven until golden and crispy.