The Filmfare Middle East Restaurants’ Night 2025 held on 1st October 2025 at Atlantis, The Palm honored excellence in gastronomy with a glittering celebration of culinary brilliance. A spectacular event where gourmet met glamour, it was an evening that celebrated not just cuisine, but culture, creativity, and the culinary stars who elevate dining into an art form.
Lavang took home the honour as the Winner of the Favourite Debutant Restaurant 2025 that was presented by Aakanksha Naval-Shetye – Editor-in-Chief, Filmfare Middle East
On the prestigious Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, where luxury and innovation meet, Lavang has emerged as Dubai’s first and only Indian fine dining restaurant on this iconic stretch since 21 years of its inception. In less than a year, this homegrown culinary gem has captured the city’s heart.
The story of Lavang is as inspiring as its flavors. Founded by Diviya Kalra, a female
entrepreneur in her 20s, the restaurant reflects a vision to honor her family’s culinary legacy while reimagining Indian dining for a global city. Every detail at Lavang speaks to her belief that fine dining should be as heartfelt as it is luxurious.
Step inside, and the setting envelops you in a world of elegant sophistication and contemporary grandeur. Warm, golden lighting dances off artisanal textures and bespoke elements, creating a dining space that’s as memorable as the dishes served. It’s a celebration of artistry, culture, and hospitality.
Lavang’s menu is a journey of innovation and authenticity, offering modern interpretations of classics like aromatic mutton rogan josh, jackfruit biryani, jalebi chaat, and achari fish tikka.
Diners also delight in inventive creations such as the soya chaap quesadilla and butter chicken poutine, a fusion that bridges Indian spices with Mexican and Canadian finesse. Thoughtfully inclusive, the menu caters to non-vegetarian, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diners, ensuring that every guest enjoys an equally exquisite experience.
Since its debut, Lavang has quickly become a destination for discerning diners, residents and visitors alike, seeking a refined, modern expression of Indian gastronomy in the heart of Downtown Dubai. Its growing reputation reflects a larger culinary movement: young innovators shaping Dubai’s dining landscape with bold concepts that embrace heritage and modernity in equal measure.
As Lavang celebrates its win and double nomination at the Filmfare Middle East Restaurants’ Night 2025, it stands as a symbol of what makes Dubai’s gastronomy world-class, vision, creativity, and a deep respect for tradition. For those yet to experience it, Lavang is where India’s culinary soul meets Dubai’s contemporary spirit, one unforgettable plate at a time.
For reservations, visit lavang.ae or call 04 323 3977