Signature dishes
Mutton Shanwari is singled out as a must-try, while Qabuli pulao and kebabs receive repeated praise.
Afghan Turk Palace Restaurant
Al Qusais - Sector Indi Area 2
Afghan Turk Palace Restaurant serves Afghani, Turkish, Shinwari and Pakistani cuisine in Al Qusais - Sector Indi Area 2. Reviews point to generous portions, especially the Qabuli pulao and grilled kebabs, with family seating and valet parking adding practical appeal.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
784 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Portions can be substantial enough for one person, and one pulao order was described as fair to share among three people.
Chapli kebab
The chapli kebab stood out for its flavour and seasoning, with fresh naan recommended alongside it.
Family seating
Private partition rooms and floor seating give families and groups more than one way to dine.
Valet parking
Free valet parking is a useful convenience, particularly because street parking can be difficult around the restaurant.
What to Eat at Afghan Turk Palace Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Afghan Turk Palace Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Afghan Turk Palace Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Afghani bread Net +1
“And let's not forget the Afghani bread, which was fresh, soft, and tasted authentically homemade, serving as the perfect companion to every bite.”
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“And let's not forget the Afghani bread, which was fresh, soft, and tasted authentically homemade, serving as the perfect companion to every bite.”September 2025
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Afghani yoghurt Net +1
“We also tried the afghani yoghurt, which was very good.”
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“We also tried the afghani yoghurt, which was very good.”May 2024
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Beef kababs Net +1
“Very good Iftar Buffet . My favorite was Mantu which was also served in the iftarbuffet . The beef/mutton kababs were good also . Fattoush and mantu were my favorite .”
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“Very good Iftar Buffet . My favorite was Mantu which was also served in the iftarbuffet . The beef/mutton kababs were good also . Fattoush and mantu were my favorite .”March 2026
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Chapli kebab Net +1
“Out of everything, the chapli kebab was absolutely the star of the night, so flavourful and well-seasoned.”
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“Out of everything, the chapli kebab was absolutely the star of the night, so flavourful and well-seasoned.”June 2026
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Fattoush Net +1
“Very good Iftar Buffet . My favorite was Mantu which was also served in the iftarbuffet . The beef/mutton kababs were good also . Fattoush and mantu were my favorite .”
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“Very good Iftar Buffet . My favorite was Mantu which was also served in the iftarbuffet . The beef/mutton kababs were good also . Fattoush and mantu were my favorite .”March 2026
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Fresh yogurt Net +1
“Also loved the fresh yogurt, my first time every having one outside of Afghanistan”
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“Also loved the fresh yogurt, my first time every having one outside of Afghanistan”June 2024
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Fried fish Net +1
“Good for Ala carte only because the taste of afghani rice n fried fish was good.”
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“Good for Ala carte only because the taste of afghani rice n fried fish was good.”March 2026
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Homemade yogurt Net +1
“Its homemade yogurt is also very tasty”
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“Its homemade yogurt is also very tasty”May 2026
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Lamb soup Net +1
“They brought us many side dishes ofcourse (Turkish salads style) along with a delicious lamb soup and a hot fresh traditional Afghani Tandoori Naan.”
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“They brought us many side dishes ofcourse (Turkish salads style) along with a delicious lamb soup and a hot fresh traditional Afghani Tandoori Naan.”August 2024
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Lamp chops Net +1
“Everything about this place is 10/10. The food quality taste n price.. one of tge best lamp chops i hv had in dubai… their service was quick n staff was cery friendly, the cibe of the placd was very nice there was a guy playing some really nice melody, i will definatly keep cisiting n i highly recommend”
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“Everything about this place is 10/10. The food quality taste n price.. one of tge best lamp chops i hv had in dubai… their service was quick n staff was cery friendly, the cibe of the placd was very nice there was a guy playing some really nice melody, i will definatly keep cisiting n i highly recommend”July 2024
Honorable mentions (17)
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Mix bbq Net +1
“One of the best Afghani restaurant in Dubai, Must try Mix Bbq and mutton Namkeen karahi. Good price and palace for families as well, Recommended”
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“One of the best Afghani restaurant in Dubai, Must try Mix Bbq and mutton Namkeen karahi. Good price and palace for families as well, Recommended”December 2025
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Mix kebab Net +1
“Everything is amazing we had mix kebab for 3 , espicialy mr inam”
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“Everything is amazing we had mix kebab for 3 , espicialy mr inam”June 2025
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Mutton kababs Net +1
“Very good Iftar Buffet . My favorite was Mantu which was also served in the iftarbuffet . The beef/mutton kababs were good also . Fattoush and mantu were my favorite .”
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“Very good Iftar Buffet . My favorite was Mantu which was also served in the iftarbuffet . The beef/mutton kababs were good also . Fattoush and mantu were my favorite .”March 2026
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Mutton karahi Net +1
“Thoroughly enjoyed Afghani pulao, mutton karahi, Turkish grill items. A good place for family and friends who like mildly spicy dishes.”
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“Thoroughly enjoyed Afghani pulao, mutton karahi, Turkish grill items. A good place for family and friends who like mildly spicy dishes.”April 2026
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Mutton namkeen karahi Net +1
“One of the best Afghani restaurant in Dubai, Must try Mix Bbq and mutton Namkeen karahi. Good price and palace for families as well, Recommended”
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“One of the best Afghani restaurant in Dubai, Must try Mix Bbq and mutton Namkeen karahi. Good price and palace for families as well, Recommended”December 2025
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Mutton shami kebab Net +1
“Equally impressive was the Mutton Shami kebab, which delivered a smoky, rich flavor that we'll be thinking about for a long time.”
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“Equally impressive was the Mutton Shami kebab, which delivered a smoky, rich flavor that we'll be thinking about for a long time.”September 2025
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Mutton shanwari Net +1
“Had a great experience with variety of authentic food especially mutton shanwari is a must try”
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“Had a great experience with variety of authentic food especially mutton shanwari is a must try”August 2026
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Naan roti Net +1
“Their naan roti is also a must-try, super fresh and goes perfectly with everything.”
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“Their naan roti is also a must-try, super fresh and goes perfectly with everything.”June 2026
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Namkeen gosht Net +1
“Amazing food. The namkeen gosht was amazing. And all the salads etc too.”
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“Amazing food. The namkeen gosht was amazing. And all the salads etc too.”October 2025
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Qabuli palaw Net +1
“After living in Canada for so many years, I can fairly say, that’s some real Qabuli Palaw!”
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“After living in Canada for so many years, I can fairly say, that’s some real Qabuli Palaw!”December 2025
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Qabuli palaw with mahicha Net +1
“I ordered the Qabuli Palaw with Mahicha (lamb shank) — and it was absolutely amazing. The rice was perfectly cooked, aromatic, and infused with just the right blend of spices, raisins, and carrots. The star of the dish, the Mahicha, was unbelievably tender — the lamb shank literally fell off the bone and was bursting with rich, savory flavor. Every bite was a perfect balance of taste and texture. It’s one of the best Qabuli Palaw dishes I’ve ever had.”
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“I ordered the Qabuli Palaw with Mahicha (lamb shank) — and it was absolutely amazing. The rice was perfectly cooked, aromatic, and infused with just the right blend of spices, raisins, and carrots. The star of the dish, the Mahicha, was unbelievably tender — the lamb shank literally fell off the bone and was bursting with rich, savory flavor. Every bite was a perfect balance of taste and texture. It’s one of the best Qabuli Palaw dishes I’ve ever had.”May 2025
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Qabuli polaw with kofthah & chicken boti Net +1
“The Qabuli Polaw with Kofthah & Chicken Boti was a standout—tender, perfectly seasoned, and grilled to juicy perfection.”
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“The Qabuli Polaw with Kofthah & Chicken Boti was a standout—tender, perfectly seasoned, and grilled to juicy perfection.”September 2025
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Qabuli pulao Net +1
“The food was authentic, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, especially the Qabuli Pulao and kebabs.”
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“The food was authentic, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, especially the Qabuli Pulao and kebabs.”November 2025
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Sheryakh Net +1
“Delicious 😋 😋 😋 foods, Friendly staffs with best service and don't forget to eat Sheryakh also”
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“Delicious 😋 😋 😋 foods, Friendly staffs with best service and don't forget to eat Sheryakh also”June 2025
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Tepsi kebab Net +1
“We has the qublai pulao mache, a chapli kabab, and tepsi kebab. The tepsi kebab was the standout though everything was awesome.”
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“We has the qublai pulao mache, a chapli kabab, and tepsi kebab. The tepsi kebab was the standout though everything was awesome.”May 2024
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Traditional afghani ice cream Net +1
“Lovely family space behind curtain. The food was all absolutely delicious, we wanted to order more and more! Finished with traditional Afghani ice cream, we can't wait to return!”
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“Lovely family space behind curtain. The food was all absolutely delicious, we wanted to order more and more! Finished with traditional Afghani ice cream, we can't wait to return!”November 2025
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Traditional afghani tandoori naan Net +1
“They brought us many side dishes ofcourse (Turkish salads style) along with a delicious lamb soup and a hot fresh traditional Afghani Tandoori Naan.”
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“They brought us many side dishes ofcourse (Turkish salads style) along with a delicious lamb soup and a hot fresh traditional Afghani Tandoori Naan.”August 2024
What to Avoid (3)
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Afghan style pulav Net −1
“I’ve had this Afghan style pulav in quite a few places, and usually, it’s mildly flavorful , comforting, and really well-balanced. But here, despite all the hype, it just didn’t hit right. It was too weirdly salty for my taste, and honestly, lacked that subtle richness Afghan pulav is known for. I couldn’t even finish it definitely not like the ones I’ve enjoyed elsewhere. Maybe it was just an off day, but it didn’t live up to the reputation. For the price n deal its a fair deal but the taste matters and the kofta was kinda dry”
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“I’ve had this Afghan style pulav in quite a few places, and usually, it’s mildly flavorful , comforting, and really well-balanced. But here, despite all the hype, it just didn’t hit right. It was too weirdly salty for my taste, and honestly, lacked that subtle richness Afghan pulav is known for. I couldn’t even finish it definitely not like the ones I’ve enjoyed elsewhere. Maybe it was just an off day, but it didn’t live up to the reputation. For the price n deal its a fair deal but the taste matters and the kofta was kinda dry”July 2025
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Kofta Net −1
“I’ve had this Afghan style pulav in quite a few places, and usually, it’s mildly flavorful , comforting, and really well-balanced. But here, despite all the hype, it just didn’t hit right. It was too weirdly salty for my taste, and honestly, lacked that subtle richness Afghan pulav is known for. I couldn’t even finish it definitely not like the ones I’ve enjoyed elsewhere. Maybe it was just an off day, but it didn’t live up to the reputation. For the price n deal its a fair deal but the taste matters and the kofta was kinda dry”
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Critical review excerpts
“I’ve had this Afghan style pulav in quite a few places, and usually, it’s mildly flavorful , comforting, and really well-balanced. But here, despite all the hype, it just didn’t hit right. It was too weirdly salty for my taste, and honestly, lacked that subtle richness Afghan pulav is known for. I couldn’t even finish it definitely not like the ones I’ve enjoyed elsewhere. Maybe it was just an off day, but it didn’t live up to the reputation. For the price n deal its a fair deal but the taste matters and the kofta was kinda dry”July 2025
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Red sharbat Net −1
“Sugar less red sharbat , even only one sweet dish was available which was not sweet in taste.”
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“Sugar less red sharbat , even only one sweet dish was available which was not sweet in taste.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Use valet. Use the valet if driving; one review says parking can be difficult to find.
Try milder dishes. If you prefer less spicy food, the reviews specifically describe the restaurant as a good fit for milder dishes.
Check buffet inclusions. For an iftar buffet, ask what is included first, since one customer was charged separately for water and found tea excluded.
Share portions. Consider sharing larger pulao portions with friends; one review said the food was enough for three people.
Order naan. Add the fresh naan roti to grilled dishes; one dinner review found it especially well matched with the meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
340 Damascus Street
Al Qusais - Sector Indi Area 2, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Pest concern
One customer reported seeing a large mouse leave the cooking area and enter the dining hall.
Buffet variety
An iftar buffet review criticised the limited salads, chaat and dessert selection.
Inconsistent pulao
One guest found the Afghan pulao unusually salty and said the kofta was dry, suggesting occasional inconsistency.
Buffet extras
The same iftar review said water was charged separately and tea or green tea was not included.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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ice cream
“And the ice cream for 5aed was massive!”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
Afghan Turk Palace Restaurant is a broad Afghan, Turkish, Shinwari and Pakistani dining spot in Al Qusais - Sector Indi Area 2. The strongest reason to come is the food: reviews repeatedly point to Qabuli pulao, kebabs and mutton dishes, with mutton Shanwari, chapli kebab and mantu among the most useful orders to consider. Portions are a real part of the appeal.
One reviewer said a serving was big for one person, while another found the pulao sufficient to share among three. The setting works for groups too, with spacious seating, private partition rooms and floor seating. Valet parking is available, and several customers describe it as free; that matters because one local review found parking difficult to locate without using valet.
The restaurant seems especially comfortable for diners who prefer mildly spiced food, and fresh naan, homemade yogurt and Afghani ice cream make worthwhile add-ons. Pricing is generally described as reasonable, though the only clear item price mentioned was 5aed for a large ice cream. There are two cautions.
One customer reported seeing a mouse enter the dining hall, and an iftar buffet review complained about limited variety, separately charged water and excluded tea. À la carte may be the safer choice if buffet inclusions matter.