Namkeen specialty
Namkeen is the clearest house favourite, with several reviewers describing it as unusually tasty and home-style.
Al Somar Restaurant
Al Quoz
Al Somar Restaurant is a local Pakistani restaurant in Al Quoz, known especially for namkeen and other traditional dishes. Reviews also point to haleem, fresh roti and economical meals as reasons to consider it.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
386 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Authentic cooking
Customers describe the food and atmosphere as authentically Pakistani, making it a straightforward choice for traditional desi dishes.
Low prices
A reviewer paid AED 11 for food with a soft drink, while others describe the restaurant as affordable and economical.
Fresh roti
The roti was specifically praised as fresh alongside channa daal with mutton gravy.
Family area
There is a family area upstairs, although its access through the main lobby may not suit every family.
Complimentary sides
Daal mash was well received, and the complimentary salad and raita were also praised.
What to Eat at Al Somar 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 Al Somar Restaurant, 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 Somar Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 1
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Namkeen Net +10
“Great taste on namkeen in breakfast”
Positive 10Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great taste on namkeen in breakfast”July 2018
“Namkeen so good . 5 star for it . I never had so tasty namkeen ever.”March 2019
Honorable mentions (13)
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Chapli kabab Net +1
“Very Good food and chapley Kabap Very Nice I am Very Happy 😀”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Very Good food and chapley Kabap Very Nice I am Very Happy 😀”February 2025
“The authentic Pakistani food… Best chapli kabab and Chana daal fry … highly recommended place for Pakistanis 🇵🇰”April 2023
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Biryani Net +1
“Love their Namkeen and biryani, should focus more on the customer service”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Love their Namkeen and biryani, should focus more on the customer service”March 2017
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Chana daal fry Net +1
“The authentic Pakistani food… Best chapli kabab and Chana daal fry … highly recommended place for Pakistanis 🇵🇰”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The authentic Pakistani food… Best chapli kabab and Chana daal fry … highly recommended place for Pakistanis 🇵🇰”April 2023
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Chana masala Net +1
“It's a very good restaurant and affordable price my fevrete Chana masala Love it”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It's a very good restaurant and affordable price my fevrete Chana masala Love it”August 2019
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Channa daal with mutton gravy Net +1
“I had channa daal with mutton gravy as I don't eat meat. Taste was so nice and the roti they serve is so fresh.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had channa daal with mutton gravy as I don't eat meat. Taste was so nice and the roti they serve is so fresh.”June 2023
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Chicken handi Net +1
“Highly recommended • Namkeen Gosht • Chicken Handi • Haleem”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Highly recommended • Namkeen Gosht • Chicken Handi • Haleem”December 2020
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Daal mash Net +1
“Tried daal mash namkeen Daal Mash was good one”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried daal mash namkeen Daal Mash was good one”August 2026
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Fish Net +1
“We love this place because it's nice clean place and they also have place for family fish is super delicious you must try it”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We love this place because it's nice clean place and they also have place for family fish is super delicious you must try it”March 2020
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Haleem Net +1
“Highly recommended • Namkeen Gosht • Chicken Handi • Haleem”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Highly recommended • Namkeen Gosht • Chicken Handi • Haleem”December 2020
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Mutton namkeen Net +1
“Mutton Namkeen is a must try”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Mutton Namkeen is a must try”February 2021
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Namkeen gosht Net +1
“Highly recommended • Namkeen Gosht • Chicken Handi • Haleem”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Highly recommended • Namkeen Gosht • Chicken Handi • Haleem”December 2020
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Namkeen roast Net +1
“Best pakistani food especially Namkeen roast”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best pakistani food especially Namkeen roast”October 2018
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Roti Net +1
“I had channa daal with mutton gravy as I don't eat meat. Taste was so nice and the roti they serve is so fresh.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had channa daal with mutton gravy as I don't eat meat. Taste was so nice and the roti they serve is so fresh.”June 2023
What to Avoid (1)
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Namkeen meat Net −1
“Namkeen meat was raw cooked”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Namkeen meat was raw cooked”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try namkeen. If you want the restaurant’s signature dish, start with namkeen; multiple reviewers visited specifically for it.
Check doneness. Check that namkeen meat is fully cooked before settling in, as one review reported it was raw.
Allow time. Leave extra time for bread and service, especially if you are on duty or in a hurry.
Ask about seating. If visiting with family, ask about the upstairs area first; its entrance is through the main lobby.
Consider timing. Expect tables to be busy at popular times; a reviewer said most tables were occupied most of the time.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is an established use for the restaurant, with namkeen specifically praised in the morning.
Plan the visit
Practical details
9 19A St
Al Qouz Ind.fourth - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Rude service
Several reviews report disrespectful behaviour from staff, including poor responses to requests and unfriendly reception.
Inconsistent dishes
Namkeen meat was reported as undercooked, while another reviewer found the chapli kabab overloaded with coriander.
Slow orders
One customer waited more than 10 minutes for tandoori hot bread, and another said service had become too slow.
Family access
The upstairs family area has no separate entrance; access runs through the main lobby, which some visitors found uncomfortable.
Traffic problems
A reviewer mentioned road traffic around the restaurant, which may make arriving less convenient at busy times.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
aed 11
food with a soft drink
“I paid aed 11 for my food with a soft drink”Google review · June 2023
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The Bottom Line
Al Somar Restaurant is a local Pakistani restaurant in Al Quoz where namkeen is the main draw. Customers mention Mutton Namkeen, haleem, chapli kabab and chana daal fry, while one diner recommends qeema with roti and namkeen with rice. The cooking is often described as authentic and home-style rather than polished or elaborate.
Prices are a strong part of the appeal. One reviewer paid AED 11 for food with a soft drink, and another reported an AED 11 breakfast of a small chana, partha, tea and two laban. The restaurant also has an upstairs family area, though access is through the main lobby rather than a separate entrance.
A review from 2020 also mentions ample parking around the area. The experience is not completely consistent. Some diners praise friendly, patient service and fresh roti, but several others describe rude staff, particularly at reception.
Food feedback varies too: namkeen is repeatedly praised, while one customer reported raw namkeen meat and another strongly disliked the coriander-heavy chapli kabab. Service can be slow, including a wait of more than 10 minutes for tandoori bread, so allow extra time and check your order before settling in.