Afghan Palace Restaurant - Oud Metha

Name: Afghan Palace Restaurant - Oud Metha
Address: 2nd Street, 69 Oud Metha Road, Near Lamcy Plaza Shoping Center, Oud Metha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145484004

Oud Metha

Restaurant Open now 04 548 4004

Afghan Palace is an Afghan restaurant in Oud Metha serving traditional meat dishes, rice and kebabs in a cultural dining setting. Reviews especially point to the Kabuli rice, Shinwari dishes and freshly cooked Afghan bread, with qaleen floor seating and private sitting also available.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

2,172 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic Rice

Kabuli rice and Afghan mutton pulao are repeatedly praised for flavorful, fluffy rice and traditional aroma.

Shinwari Dishes

Several diners singled out Shinwari chicken or lamb dishes, including tender meat and rich, authentic flavor.

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What to Eat at Afghan Palace Restaurant - Oud Metha

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Afghan Palace Restaurant - Oud Metha, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Mix grill Net +3

“Had the mix grill. Meat are soft, perfect spice level.”
Afghan mutton pulav Net +2

“I am a big fan of Afghan Mutton Pulav, and I must say the taste here was absolutely delicious and very authentic. The rice was flavorful, well-cooked, and the overall aroma truly reflected the richness of traditional Afghan cuisine. However, I was quite disappointed with the quantity of mutton pieces served in the dish. Compared to other restaurants offering the same item, the portion of mutton provided was noticeably less. While the taste met expectations, the limited quantity of meat affected the overall dining experience.”
Mantou Net +2

“I highly recommend their Mantou, traditional large sized dumplings stuffed with mince meat and lentils, this was outstanding.”
Rogani naan Net +2

“Their Kabuli pulaw is good and had chops and chicken pieces in it, but the star was the Rogani naan. The bread was so tender and hot...I could have eaten it for hours.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Chapli kebab Net +1

“Great food, excellent service and good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to come here and have the chappli kebab.”
Bukhari rice Net +1

“You will definitely enjoy the mix grill with Bukhari rice.”
Chicken gravy Net +1

“A must try afghani restaurant!! Their taste is very good for all dishes chicken pulao, chapli kebab, garlic naan and chicken gravy! All tasted so heavenly! Their keer also very nice with correct sugar level!”
Chicken kadai Net +1

“We tested mixed grill, chicken kadai and some kebab. All was well done and tasty.”
Chicken karahi Net +1

“Always lovely experience here food is awesome. Service is good Mutton, chicken karahi, garlic bread rice all dishes good”
Chicken pulao Net +1

“A must try afghani restaurant!! Their taste is very good for all dishes chicken pulao, chapli kebab, garlic naan and chicken gravy! All tasted so heavenly! Their keer also very nice with correct sugar level!”
Degi kabab Net +1

“The Shami kabab and degi kabab were excellent, especially the sauce they fry the kababs in it gave everything a rich, homemade taste.”
Garlic bread rice Net +1

“Always lovely experience here food is awesome. Service is good Mutton, chicken karahi, garlic bread rice all dishes good”
Kabuki rice Net +1

“I tried the kabuki rice and mutton karahi and both were super nice.”
Kabuli pulaw Net +1

“I'm a big fan of Kabuli pulaw and make sure to always order it when ever I visit an Afghani restaurant. Their Kabuli pulaw is good and had chops and chicken pieces in it, but the star was the Rogani naan.”
Kabuli rice Net +1

“Nice clean restaurant, Kabuli rice was good, Mutton Rosh was amazing and authentic Kandahari taste and I really enjoyed it!”
Kabuli rice with lamb shank Net +1

“I had an amazing experience at this Afghan restaurant. The Kabuli rice with lamb shank and mixed grills were absolutely delicious, hot, and full of flavor.”
Keer Net +1

“A must try afghani restaurant!! Their taste is very good for all dishes chicken pulao, chapli kebab, garlic naan and chicken gravy! All tasted so heavenly! Their keer also very nice with correct sugar level!”
Kehwa Net +1

“At the End the Kehwa was great too....”
Lamb kabab Net +1

“Their lamb kabab was pretty good.”
Mini afghan platter Net +1

“Got a mini Afghan platter; it was yummy, the kebabs were so tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly fluffy.”
Mix bbq Net +1

“•Mix BBQ→there were chops, skewers, kababs all were so juicy, tender melt in mouth texture.”
Mixed grills Net +1

“I had an amazing experience at this Afghan restaurant. The Kabuli rice with lamb shank and mixed grills were absolutely delicious, hot, and full of flavor.”
Mutton dopiaza Net +1

“We had the shinwari chicken kadai and the mutton dopiaza and they were both 5/5 Meat was the tenderest I've had and both dishes were so unique and tasty.”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“I tried the kabuki rice and mutton karahi and both were super nice.”
Mutton rosh Net +1

“Nice clean restaurant, Kabuli rice was good, Mutton Rosh was amazing and authentic Kandahari taste and I really enjoyed it!”
Namkeem Net +1

“Food was Full of taste 😋 and specially the namkeem....”
Nnq Net +1

“food is really good ..staff is friendly and they serve very freshly cooked nnq with in 20 min”
Pakora Net +1

“Only pakora, samosa and mind sause was good”
Rosh dumpukth Net +1

“Rosh Dumpukth and Shinwari Kadrai were finger licking good.”
Rosh/namkeen lamb Net +1

“I have been here before and they have maintained they're standard and quality infact felt the kabab tasted more better and even the rosh/namkeen lamb. but whatever it is please don't go back down in the taste and quality really enjoyed it.”
Roti Net +1

“The Garlic Naan/Roti was amazing too .. will definitely be dining here more often and try new things!”
Samosa Net +1

“Only pakora, samosa and mind sause was good”
Seekh kabab Net +1

“Tried their seekh Kabab, which tastes only better ..”
Shami kabab Net +1

“The Shami kabab and degi kabab were excellent, especially the sauce they fry the kababs in it gave everything a rich, homemade taste.”
Shinwari chicken kadai Net +1

“We had the shinwari chicken kadai and the mutton dopiaza and they were both 5/5 Meat was the tenderest I've had and both dishes were so unique and tasty.”
Shinwari chicken karahi Net +1

“Another dish I was so impressed with is their Shinwari Chicken Karahi, succulent chicken in a tangy tomato gravy, this was melt in the mouth delish.”
Shinwari kadrai Net +1

“Rosh Dumpukth and Shinwari Kadrai were finger licking good.”
Shir barng Net +1

“I visited Afghan Palce Restaurant in Oud Metha - Dubai - UAE on 02 Jan 2026 Very welcoming and accommodating staff ordered Uzbik Kabuli Pulao Lamb and for the sweet Shir Barng. The food are delicious and tasty and portion sizes also great.”
Special shinwari Net +1

“Special shinwari is a must try.”
Uzbek rice Net +1

“Uzbek Rice particularly tasty.”
Uzbik kabuli pulao lamb Net +1

“I visited Afghan Palce Restaurant in Oud Metha - Dubai - UAE on 02 Jan 2026 Very welcoming and accommodating staff ordered Uzbik Kabuli Pulao Lamb and for the sweet Shir Barng. The food are delicious and tasty and portion sizes also great.”
Lamb kabuli pullov Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We also ordered their mix grill (small quantity) and Lamb Kabuli Pullov, but sadly these were average.”

Drinks 1

Tea Net +1

“I also enjoyed a great cup of tea after my meal. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic and tasty Afghan food.”

What to Avoid (8)

Food 8

Shinwari lamb karahi Net −1

“I ordered Shinwari Lamb Karahi, but it had too much gravy and very little meat. The meat also was not well cooked—it was hard and tough, which made the dish unpleasant to eat.”
Barbeque plate Net −1

“Barbeque plate portion size for 500 gms is less than expected.”
Daal chana Net −1

“Ordered shanwari dam pukht and daal chana Shanwari taste was 0/10 meat was very smelly didnt like at all Dampukhat 1/10 Daal was 3/10”
Dampukhat Net −1

“Dampukhat 1/10”
Rabri Net −1

“Only feedback would be for the Rabri, to prepare it a little less sweet.”
Raita Net −1

“We asked them to get Raita, which tasted like garlic sauce 🫥 Didn't like it at all .... !”
Shanwari Net −1

“Ordered shanwari dam pukht and daal chana Shanwari taste was 0/10 meat was very smelly didnt like at all”
Shanwari dam pukht Net −1

“Ordered shanwari dam pukht and daal chana Shanwari taste was 0/10 meat was very smelly didnt like at all Dampukhat 1/10 Daal was 3/10”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Visit Later. Aim for after 3 pm if you want the widest dish availability; a reviewer found many items unavailable earlier.

Allow Time. Plan for a wait because dishes are cooked to order rather than prepared in advance.

Plan the visit

Practical details

2nd Street, 69 Oud Metha Road, Near Lamcy Plaza Shoping Center

Oud Metha, Dubai

04 548 4004

Mon	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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High Pricing

Multiple reviews say prices can feel high for the portions, especially compared with other Afghan restaurants.

Small Portions

Some diners found the meat quantity disappointing, including very little meat in a Shinwari Lamb Karahi.

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The Bottom Line

Afghan Palace in Oud Metha is a traditional Afghan restaurant where you can order Kabuli pulao, Shinwari karahi, kebabs, Mantu dumplings and Afghan bread. The strongest reviews focus on the rice dishes and Shinwari preparations: diners describe the pulao as aromatic and well cooked, while others found the Shinwari meat tender and richly spiced. The setting adds some character, with Afghan-inspired decoration, qaleen floor seating, regular tables and private sitting areas.

Reviews also mention friendly service, fresh Rogani naan and a good cup of Kehwa after the meal. Nearby RTA parking is plentiful, though it is paid. Value is the main question mark.

Several customers felt the prices were high for the portions, particularly when a dish contained more rice or gravy than meat. There are also contrasting reports on meat quality, from tender and perfectly cooked to tough or rubbery, so expectations may depend on the dish and visit. If you are visiting early, check availability first: one reviewer said many dishes were not ready before 3 pm.

Dishes are made to order, so allow extra time rather than expecting a quick meal.