Ghee - Downtown Dadeland

4.7

1096 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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A pursuit for knowledge was the stimulus and continues to be the driving force behind Chef Niven’s career. Ghee means PURE and has a symbolic meaning both spiritually and in the kitchen of an Indian home. The restaurant encompass traditional Indian home cooking, ingredient driven using local artisan purveyors. Chef Niven highlights the experience of dining at Ghee: "I want to my guests to walk into Ghee with the sense of entering my home. I want them to feel at home. I want them to smell the aromas and spices and get more engaged in their meal. One of the things that I always tell my cooks is, ask questions, be inquisitive if you don’t know. I want the same for my guests."

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 7, 2022

7:00 PM

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Takeout

(305) 968-1850

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 968-1850
Website
http://www.gheemiami.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian, Women
Executive chef
Niven Patel Chef/ Owner

Location
8965 SW 72nd Pl Kendall, FL 33156
Neighborhood
Kendall
Cross street
Located in Downtown Dadeland
Parking details
Underground Validated Parking Garage
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Popular dishes

Yellowfin Tuna Bhel$15.00
Puffed Rice in an Avocado Cilantro Dressing with Charred Vegetables. Topped with Sev and Fresh Tuna Marinated with Kashmiri Chili
Crispy Cauliflower$14.00
Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Herbs Lightly Fried and Tossed in a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Charred Corn$10.00
Grilled Corn off the Cob with Smoked Paneer and Spices and Served with Cilantro Cream
Backyard Pakora$10.00
Taro Leaf, Calabaza and Onion Deep Fried in a Light Chickpea Batter and Served with a Side of Tamarind Date Chutney
Steamed Green Millet$12.00
Gujarati Snack made from Tender Roasted Sorghum Grains mixed with Yogurt and Cilantro
Papadum and Chutney$6.00
A Thin, Round Crisp Cracker like Snack made from Seasoned Peeled Black Gram Flour, Roasted. Served with Kitchens choice of Chutney
Vegetable Samosa$11.00
Yukon Potato & Caramelized Onion in a Savory Triangular Pastry Served with Roasted Red Pepper Chutney
Chicken Kheema Samosa$13.00
Ground Chicken with Garam Masala and Vegetables in a Savory Triangular Pastry Served with Mint Yogurt Chutney
Cucumber Salad$10.00
Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Mixed with Ground Cumin

Pickles & Chutneys

Cilantro Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Apple Chutney
Spicy Green Chili Pickle
Raita
Yogurt based Dip/Sauce with a rotating Vegetable, Cucumber and/or Carrot etc
Spicy Green Mango Pickle

Curries

Includes Steamed Basmati / Add Brown Rice for Additional $2

Channa Masala$16.00
Chickpeas in an onion tomato masala gravy. Served with steam basmati rice
Saag Paneer$17.00
Cubes of paneer marinated in turmeric, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice, grilled and served over a curry sauce made of fenugreek, spinach, tomato, onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, and coriander. Served with steam basmati rice
Yellow Moong Dal Thadka$16.00
Dal Tadka is Dal=lentil and tadka=tempering. Made with spices like cumin seeds, mustard seeds, garlic, chilies, curry leaves etc. to hot oil or ghee. Served with steam basmati rice
Turmeric Marinated Local Fish$19.00
Mahi marinated in turmeric, pan seared and served in a Coconut Curry Broth with curry leaf, and vegetables. Served with steam basmati rice
Chicken Tikka Masala$17.00
Chicken is marinated with red chilies, garlic, ginger. Sauce is made of tomato, fenugreek, ghee, chunks of roasted red pepper and cream. Served with steam basmati rice
Lamb Korma$17.00
Roasted Lamb, Carrot and Potato in a creamy cashew based curry. Served with steam basmati rice
Roasted Pork Vindaloo$17.00
Pork marinated brown sugar, white vinegar, habanero, scallion, and ginger. Pork is braised and served in a tomato and peanut sauce. Served with steam basmati rice

Breads

Grain Naan$4.00
Bread with pumpkin seeds, soft wheat, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, brushed with ghee
Garlic Naan$5.00
Bread pumpkin seeds, soft wheat, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, brushed with garlic ghee
Ghost Pepper Cheddar Naan$8.00
Grated cheddar with Ghost Peppers and red onions and finished with ghee
Avocado Bhatura$7.00
A fluffy deep-fried leavened bread containing avocado. It is often eaten with chickpea curry

Basmati Rice

Steamed Rice$3.00
Basmati Rice with Cumin
Brown Basmati Rice$6.00
Lentil & Quinoa

Dessert

Sticky Date Cake$12.00

What 1,096 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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FernandoR
New York Area
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always awesome!
GM
GaramM
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever eaten in. The food was superb. We drove 45 minutes to get there & it was well worth it
ML
MarcieL
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food5service1ambience2
I love Ghee, but there was only one waitress for most of the room. It was very difficult to get her attention and everything went very slowly.
LI
LenaI
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excited to try out this food and wanting to impress my cousin from DC, we drove an hour and a half to get there. The food did not disappoint. We opted to try multiple offering from their appetizers instead of ordering entrees just so we could have more of a sampling of the flavors they offered. Wow! The carrot hummus we were told was new on the menu. Who knew naan paired with Arabic zaatar and carrots in hummus would be so divine. The duck confit samosas were divine and the tuna with avocado omg! So many of my taste buds were jumping for joy all at the same time. Beyond the food, we were greeted by the owner who kindly enquired about our food to make sure our experience was wonderful. This place does it for me on every count and am happy to say I will be doing the drive again and again and again.
J
Jan1987
New York Area
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
EXCELLENT CHOICES. RESTAURANT WAS TOO DARK AND CRAZY NOISY. I WILL ORDER TAKE-OUT AND SKIP THE NOISE LEVEL.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The best Indian food in South Florida.
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Ianm
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
I will preface that i came here solely as a result of it being awarded a Bib Gourmand and as I am a fan of Chef Nevin’s Orno and Mamey. However, Ghee, the flagship misses the mark. I had been here originally when they opened and was not impressed. This visit felt likewise. We arrived and were attended by Nathan the most proficient of the rotating waiters assigned to us, some who could not enunciate their words. We opted for the tasting menu; a let down. It started with the first dish—a mystery—as I could not understand the waitress with her mumbled words. Elocution is lost on those under 35. The next dish was ______ (blank on purpose) was served cold. The food was then brought out at such warp speed that we had to ask the server to slow down the tempo of the service as we were not enjoying the fast pace of the plates coming out and as they were tepid, were getting colder by the minute. This is supposed to be a Michelin rated establishment, not a cafeteria. Most of the meal and the wine were served off temperature. The Albariño was room temperature—a no no. The dishes’ were served luke warm. At the end of the meal we mentioned this to Nathan; to no avail other than, “I’ll mention it to the Chef, we appreciate the feed back.” All in all not worth the drive if you don’t live near it. I gave it four stars because the ingredients were phenomenal, had they been served at the correct temperature it would’ve been a solid five. Not sure if I will go out of the way since I have Bombay Durbar in the Grove so close.
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ChinChin
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience2
Not worth 1 Micheline star.
ES
EgambaramS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
It is more of westernized fusion Indian restaurant. Ambiance and service were good. Parley G biscuits dessert was awesome. However, if anyone wants to have a real authentic Indian food, this is not the place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience for lunch with my 6 month old baby. Friendly staff, delicious and innovative Indian food.
RS
RobinsS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and very nice attentive service. Our table was waiting for us. Lots of vegetarian options. I will definitely go back.
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Bigboss
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall1food2service3ambience2
We went for lunch, and they had a tiny menu. Nothing impressive. Maybe dinner is better.
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AndreaA
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible dining experience. Food is phenomenal, service is great. No bad dish on the menu.
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ELBayHarborIslands
Miami
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, as always. Our server Nathan was attentive and professional. Thank you for a great evening!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience3
Ghee has great food. The dishes are tasty, beautiful and of a high caliber. That's the best thing about the restaurant. The space itself is also pleasant and offers good ambiance for the experience. Where the restaurant fails completely is with the unfriendly hostesses and the inexperienced and untrained manager Victoria. The waiters are knowledgeable about the various dishes and know their food but their talents end there. Inexperienced and lost staff risk ruining an otherwise wonderful restaurant.
MD
MarioD
Miami
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, ghee never fails.
BE
BrianE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The hype is real. Delicious food and great service. Truly a delight to dine at Ghee.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
I happened to go to this restaurant because it was a Michelin one star restaurant and had good reviews. We were the first was there at 5 Pm and no one else was in inside. My favorite dish is the Chicken tikka masala which is served with white meat on a curry sauce. Sadly, I discovered that no dish in the menu was served with white chicken meat which was a bummer for me since I only like white meat. My wife order Lamb and my daughter order some type of rice with a piece of chicken on top of rice, their dishes according to them we’re good to go. During the waiting period for their dishes I noticed several full service violations which is not expected from a one star Michelin restaurant. For example, I noticed the quality control person serving rice in a bowl and then wiping the rice outside the bowl and pushing the rice around the outside of the bowl back into the bowl with her fingers. Second example, when I asked my server for extra crispy tortillas, he was observed grabbing the tortillas with his bare hands no gloves. Per example, I observed one of the cooks placing some type of numb bread into a basket with his bare hands again no gloves. This is Very acceptable for a One Star Michelin restaurant and because food service personnel are trained to properly handle food with gloves to avoid food illness cross-contamination. If I could live with the fact that there was no white meat; However, after observing the way they handle the food at least what I could catch, I will never go back to this place again as who knows what other miss-practice they are doing in the back.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and for that made choosing a dish to was very easy will definitely be returning
JR
JamieRichardson
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I highly recommend the tasting menu with wine pairing. An amazing array of dishes full of flavor. Truly extraordinary.
HC
HappyCamper
Miami
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrícolas restaurant. Great food and excellent service. Good for lunch or dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and amazing service!!!
YR
YasiR
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food! Everything was delicious and the allergen menu online was fantastic as someone who has to pay attention to these things. It's the best I've seen. Made ordering so easy.
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AM12
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Genesis was a knowledgeable server with great recommendations.
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Camille
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. The staff was kind, knowledgeable and intuitive. Our waitress made suggestions and made our lunch so pleasant. Ambiance was perfect, spices on the wall made it a complete experience. A gem!
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CatherineH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! The lamb was terrific! Also, it was nice they had a kids option for my son.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
For all the hype we heard, it was ok. We ordered the vegetable kofta. This is typically suppose to be a little on the sweeter side, however, it has very strong masala. It wasn’t spicy, but the aftertaste of the masala was very very strong. The drinks were highly ok. Nothing that stuck as great or signature. The deserts were good, though! Gulab Jamun and sandwich ice cream! Dal Makhani was good.
LJ
LJB722
Miami
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredibly creative and delicious food. Great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! We love the creativity the chef puts in each plate. So good!!
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AlexFern
Miami
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second time here and already can't wait to go back! Food was outstanding!!! We got the yellowfin tuna, spicy papaya salad, avocado bread, crispy cauliflower and the mahi mahi!
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OscarP
Miami
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was good the lamb I had was delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints ! Best Indian food I. Town!
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Niranjan
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Limited lunch menu not great choice Very good food and services Overall enjoyable
LM
LoisM
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We selected the Tasting Menu. It was fantastic. We are already look forward to our next trip to Ghee!
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Trump2020
Orlando
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
Very fishy fish! 5 year anniversary and it felt more like a nightclub. 20 different people in there working and everybody wants to dance food was not a priority.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first experience at Ghee. Juan our waitstaff was extremely helpful in recommending great selections. We will recommend and also return when we are in Miami
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vicecanel
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, even better food! Not to miss when in Miami.
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GarrettK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience will be back very very soon, was the perfect place for Mothersday.
MT
MichelleT
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
The process to be seated was smooth and we didn't have to wait. Considering that it was Mother's Day, there was no delay in the food service. We were approached by a server as soon as we were seated. The food was delicious but the portions could be a bit larger given the price point. The menu did not clearly state that the tandoori chicken was not served with rice (nor did it state what it was served with) and the server's heavy accent did not help with the explanation either. They were kind enough to give us some rice in addition to the small portion of vegetables it came with. Everything was tasty!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Overall, Very nice restaurant. It has its own opportunities as far as food and service. But will definitely be back.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Ghee - Downtown Dadeland using the Order Online button. Ghee - Downtown Dadeland also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ghee - Downtown Dadeland also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 968-1850.

Ghee - Downtown Dadeland is rated 4.7 stars by 1096 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(305) 968-1850

Other options

Order online

8965 SW 72nd Pl Kendall, FL 33156

Additional information

Cross street
Located in Downtown Dadeland
Neighborhood
Kendall
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Underground Validated Parking Garage
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian, Women
Executive chef
Niven Patel Chef/ Owner
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.gheemiami.com/
Phone number
(305) 968-1850

Ghee - Downtown Dadeland

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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Snacks

Yellowfin Tuna Bhel$15.00

Crispy Cauliflower$14.00

Charred Corn$10.00

Backyard Pakora$10.00

Steamed Green Millet$12.00

Papadum and Chutney$6.00

Vegetable Samosa$11.00

Chicken Kheema Samosa$13.00

Cucumber Salad$10.00

Pickles & Chutneys

Cilantro Chutney

Tamarind Chutney

Apple Chutney

Spicy Green Chili Pickle

Raita

Spicy Green Mango Pickle

Curries

Channa Masala$16.00

Saag Paneer$17.00

Yellow Moong Dal Thadka$16.00

Turmeric Marinated Local Fish$19.00

Chicken Tikka Masala$17.00

Lamb Korma$17.00

Roasted Pork Vindaloo$17.00

Breads

Grain Naan$4.00

Garlic Naan$5.00

Ghost Pepper Cheddar Naan$8.00

Avocado Bhatura$7.00

Basmati Rice

Steamed Rice$3.00

Brown Basmati Rice$6.00

Dessert

Sticky Date Cake$12.00

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