Mutton Steam Leg
The mutton steam leg earns praise for tender meat, generous portions and rich seasoning.
Al Shorafaa Restaurant Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Al Shorafaa is a Pakistani restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis serving Pakistani, Indian and Arabic dishes for dine-in and takeaway. Reviews make its aloo paratha, mutton steam leg and generous salad setup the clearest reasons to consider a visit, though consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,212 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Aloo Paratha
Aloo paratha is a standout breakfast choice, with one regular calling it an everyday essential.
Salad Setup
The self-service salad concept helps diners take only what they need, reducing waste.
Good Value
Customers describe the food as affordable, with decent portions for rice, gravies and meat dishes.
Quiet Atmosphere
The dining room is described as clean and quiet, with free parking mentioned by customers.
Broad Menu
The restaurant covers Pakistani, Indian and Arabic cooking, useful when a group wants different styles.
What to Eat at Al Shorafaa Restaurant Dubai Silicon Oasis 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 Al Shorafaa Restaurant Dubai Silicon Oasis, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 Al Shorafaa Restaurant Dubai Silicon Oasis got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Aloo paratha Net +3
“we ordered Aloo paratha was an absolute masterpiece”
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“we ordered Aloo paratha was an absolute masterpiece”October 2024
“Tried their Aloo Paratha — soooo good! 🫓🔥”July 2025
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Mutton steam leg Net +2
“I had the pleasure of trying the mutton steam leg at Al Shorafaa Restaurant Silicon Oasis, and it was absolutely incredible! The meat was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection, with a rich flavor that melted in my mouth. The seasoning was spot on, enhancing the natural taste of the mutton without overpowering it. The presentation was impeccable, and the portion size was generous.”
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“I had the pleasure of trying the mutton steam leg at Al Shorafaa Restaurant Silicon Oasis, and it was absolutely incredible! The meat was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection, with a rich flavor that melted in my mouth. The seasoning was spot on, enhancing the natural taste of the mutton without overpowering it. The presentation was impeccable, and the portion size was generous.”January 2025
“Amazing. Mutton steam leg, chicken white korma. And ambiance for dinner I'd just peaceful Parking is free Free wifi Service is neat Food is tasty”July 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Chicken bihari tikka Net +1
“Chicken Bihari Tikka is a crazy good, especially if you love spicy Tikkas!”
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“Chicken Bihari Tikka is a crazy good, especially if you love spicy Tikkas!”October 2025
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Chicken boneless handi Net +1
“I ordered Chicken Boneless Handi (less spicy), and Chicken Tikka and both were really delicious! The flavors were perfect, and the spice level was just right. Highly recommend! 🌟”
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“I ordered Chicken Boneless Handi (less spicy), and Chicken Tikka and both were really delicious! The flavors were perfect, and the spice level was just right. Highly recommend! 🌟”October 2025
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Chicken jalfrezi Net +1
“The food is absolutely fantastic, with the Chicken Jalfrezi standing out as a must try dish rich in flavor and cooked to perfection.”
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“The food is absolutely fantastic, with the Chicken Jalfrezi standing out as a must try dish rich in flavor and cooked to perfection.”June 2025
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“I ordered Chicken Boneless Handi (less spicy), and Chicken Tikka and both were really delicious! The flavors were perfect, and the spice level was just right. Highly recommend! 🌟”
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“I ordered Chicken Boneless Handi (less spicy), and Chicken Tikka and both were really delicious! The flavors were perfect, and the spice level was just right. Highly recommend! 🌟”October 2025
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Chicken white korma Net +1
“Amazing. Mutton steam leg, chicken white korma. And ambiance for dinner I'd just peaceful Parking is free Free wifi Service is neat Food is tasty”
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“Amazing. Mutton steam leg, chicken white korma. And ambiance for dinner I'd just peaceful Parking is free Free wifi Service is neat Food is tasty”July 2025
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Fish tikka Net +1
“Mutton pishawri was too good, and loved their fish tikka.”
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“Mutton pishawri was too good, and loved their fish tikka.”December 2024
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Grilled fish Net +1
“Best plate: grilled fish (fresh and yummy)”
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“Best plate: grilled fish (fresh and yummy)”October 2016
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Kababs Net +1
“Only solace was mutton kababs were good.”
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“Only solace was mutton kababs were good.”April 2026
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Mutton pishawri Net +1
“Mutton pishawri was too good, and loved their fish tikka.”
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“Mutton pishawri was too good, and loved their fish tikka.”December 2024
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Mutton tikka special Net +1
“Best food ever eat in this restaurant and very professional staf as will. Mutton Tikka special ...”
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“Best food ever eat in this restaurant and very professional staf as will. Mutton Tikka special ...”March 2023
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Naan Net +1
“Tried naan and mutton items. Tastes good.”
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“Tried naan and mutton items. Tastes good.”December 2020
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Special mutton steam leg biryani Net +1
“Awesome food . Nice restaurant. Had some special mutton steam leg biryani.”
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“Awesome food . Nice restaurant. Had some special mutton steam leg biryani.”August 2025
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Umm ali Net +1
“But the star for me was the Umm Ali — warm, creamy, and just melts in your mouth 🤤🍮”
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“But the star for me was the Umm Ali — warm, creamy, and just melts in your mouth 🤤🍮”July 2025
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Karak Net +1
“Best people and lovely service and also I would really appreciate you all if you come to shorafaa because the taste of tea and karak are amazing even main courses are excellent!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO VISIT”
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“Best people and lovely service and also I would really appreciate you all if you come to shorafaa because the taste of tea and karak are amazing even main courses are excellent!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO VISIT”July 2025
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Tea Net +1
“Best people and lovely service and also I would really appreciate you all if you come to shorafaa because the taste of tea and karak are amazing even main courses are excellent!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO VISIT”
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“Best people and lovely service and also I would really appreciate you all if you come to shorafaa because the taste of tea and karak are amazing even main courses are excellent!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO VISIT”July 2025
What to Avoid (11)
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Chana daal (chick pea) Net −1
“Worst taste ever ! I ordered their Chana Daal (chick pea) and red beans. Delivery was more than one hour in silicon oasis, The food was tasteless and full of water. Waste of money.”
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“Worst taste ever ! I ordered their Chana Daal (chick pea) and red beans. Delivery was more than one hour in silicon oasis, The food was tasteless and full of water. Waste of money.”October 2024
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Channa karhai Net −1
“Today ordered channa karhai, it seems its the channa of breakfast item "channa halwa puri", not fresh, not tasty...”
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“Today ordered channa karhai, it seems its the channa of breakfast item "channa halwa puri", not fresh, not tasty...”July 2025
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Daal channa Net −1
“Yesterday ordered daal channa, it wasn't good.”
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“Yesterday ordered daal channa, it wasn't good.”July 2025
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Dum biryani Net −1
“Chicken quality in dum biryani was really bad quality a bad smell was coming from chicken you could not eat and rice was too much spicy don't order biryani to this restaurant totally tasteless I will never go this restaurant again”
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“Chicken quality in dum biryani was really bad quality a bad smell was coming from chicken you could not eat and rice was too much spicy don't order biryani to this restaurant totally tasteless I will never go this restaurant again”June 2026
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Mutton karachi Net −1
“We ordered mutton karachi and mutton seeks kebab….. both had a stale meat snell couldn’t take even a bit of it and left the whole dishes as it is.”
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“We ordered mutton karachi and mutton seeks kebab….. both had a stale meat snell couldn’t take even a bit of it and left the whole dishes as it is.”August 2025
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Mutton seeks kebab Net −1
“We ordered mutton karachi and mutton seeks kebab….. both had a stale meat snell couldn’t take even a bit of it and left the whole dishes as it is.”
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“We ordered mutton karachi and mutton seeks kebab….. both had a stale meat snell couldn’t take even a bit of it and left the whole dishes as it is.”August 2025
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Red beans Net −1
“Worst taste ever ! I ordered their Chana Daal (chick pea) and red beans. Delivery was more than one hour in silicon oasis, The food was tasteless and full of water. Waste of money.”
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“Worst taste ever ! I ordered their Chana Daal (chick pea) and red beans. Delivery was more than one hour in silicon oasis, The food was tasteless and full of water. Waste of money.”October 2024
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Rice Net −1
“Chicken quality in dum biryani was really bad quality a bad smell was coming from chicken you could not eat and rice was too much spicy don't order biryani to this restaurant totally tasteless I will never go this restaurant again”
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“Chicken quality in dum biryani was really bad quality a bad smell was coming from chicken you could not eat and rice was too much spicy don't order biryani to this restaurant totally tasteless I will never go this restaurant again”June 2026
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Halwa puri Net −2
“I ordered Halwa Puri via Keeta. The delivery was on time, but the taste was average and too oily. Their other breakfast options are better than the Halwa Puri.”
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“I ordered Halwa Puri via Keeta. The delivery was on time, but the taste was average and too oily. Their other breakfast options are better than the Halwa Puri.”February 2026
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Mutton biryani Net −2
“I am order for mutton biryani I am feel for spicy I cannot feel for it is for the biryani taste. If people like to my spicy that's ok if you want biryani test it is not for like that.”
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“I am order for mutton biryani I am feel for spicy I cannot feel for it is for the biryani taste. If people like to my spicy that's ok if you want biryani test it is not for like that.”January 2026
“: Wanted quick lunch with family ordered mutton biryani and kababs at shorafaa .. hoping it will be good since its a very old restaurant! Utterly disappointed with cold biryani rice and even more ice cold .. ice cold… supposedly mutton pieces…hv complained to them already.”April 2026
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Avocado juice Net −1
“I ordered the avocado juice, but it had absolutely no avocado in it. It tasted more like milk with artificial flavoring. Very disappointing, especially for the price.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the avocado juice, but it had absolutely no avocado in it. It tasted more like milk with artificial flavoring. Very disappointing, especially for the price.”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Request Less Oil. Ask for less oil in gravies; one detailed review says the kitchen can accommodate that request.
Choose Breakfast Carefully. Consider the other breakfast options before Halwa Puri, which one delivery customer found oily and average.
Check Late Salads. If ordering late, check the salad before eating; one review specifically flags late-order salad quality.
Avoid Friday Rush. If timing is flexible, avoid the immediate post-Friday-prayer rush, when one family received cold biryani and mutton.
Confirm Delivery Time. For takeaway, confirm the expected timing first, since a review reports delivery taking more than an hour.
Use Free Parking. Drivers reported 30 minutes free parking, but extending beyond that may cost more than public parking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Silicon Oasis, LE Solarium Building
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Inconsistency
Recent reviews describe stale or cold dishes, including biryani with poor-smelling chicken and freezing mutton.
Oil And Spice
Some dishes are reported as either excessively oily and spicy or unexpectedly bland.
Delivery Delays
Delivery has sometimes exceeded an hour, despite another customer reporting fast delivery.
Service Problems
Reviews mention inattentive or rude counter and floor service, as well as weak order management.
Small Drinks
A customer found three mango juices unusually small at AED 38 total and was told only that glass size was available.
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The Bottom Line
Al Shorafaa is a Pakistani restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis with Pakistani, Indian and Arabic dishes for dine-in and takeaway. The clearest draws in the reviews are aloo paratha, mutton steam leg, chicken tikka and boneless gravies. Breakfast is popular with regulars, while tea and karak also receive warm mentions.
The mutton steam leg has been described as tender, juicy and generously portioned, and one long-term customer calls the cheese paratha a standout at AED 6. The salad setup is self-service and unlimited in some reviews, giving diners more control over portions and helping avoid waste. Customers also mention free sweet dish, green sauce and fresh milk tea.
Value is a recurring positive, with decent rice, gravies and meat portions, plus a clean, quiet atmosphere. Parking is often available; one detailed review mentions 30 minutes free before extra charges. Service and delivery are less dependable.
Reports include delivery taking over an hour, rude or inattentive staff, and cold, stale or overly oily food. Biryani and Halwa Puri appear especially worth ordering carefully, and asking for less oil may help with gravies.