Androon Lahore Restaurant and Cafe

Androon Lahore Restaurant and Cafe

International City

Androon Lahore Restaurant and Cafe in International City serves Pakistani cuisine with a Lahori focus, for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews particularly point to juicy Balochi Sajji, mutton karahi and sweetened Gurh Wali Chai, with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Reputation Score
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366 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Balochi Sajji

Balochi Sajji is repeatedly described as juicy, tender and full of flavour, including the chicken version.

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Mutton Karahi

Mutton karahi is praised for bold flavour, tender meat and careful cooking, including a desi-ghee version.

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What to Eat at Androon Lahore Restaurant and Cafe

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

Food 1

  1. Dumba karahi Net +4
    “The balochi sajji is superb and Dumba karahi is very delicious yummy mouth watering.”
Honorable mentions (32)
  1. Amritsar hareesa Net +1
    “The Kheer, Gur Tea, Salt Lassi and Amritsar Hareesa complemented the main meal very well.”
  2. Androon special kulcha Net +1
    “I visited this restaurant and ordered androon special kulcha and chicken tikka before that it was my first time there and first time tasting pakistani food I'm eagerly waiting to taste their food . I thought chicken tikka would be spicy unfortunately it was not as I tasted. In India i tried chicken tikka in some restaurant it was super spicy 🔥 compared to that it's less spice and like a bland food . And kulcha was so soft I never tasted a kulcha like this before.”
  3. Balochi mandi Net +1
    “I ordered Balochi Mandi, and turned out of this world. Full with flavor and exceptionally huge generous portion.”
  4. Balocistan saji Net +1
    “The food was incredible and balocistan saji was so delicious 😋 as well as malai botti roll , overall it was so good experience”
  5. Bhindi Net +1
    “The Bhindi was fresh, well-seasoned, and cooked just right — not oily at all, which is rare to find.”
  6. Chana Net +1
    “Recommending their Halwa Puri, Chana, Paya and Roghni Naan. Karak-parathay, try those too.”
  7. Cheese naan Net +1
    “We ate Chicken Keema, Cheese Naan & Gud Chai ....it was toooo good!”
  8. Chicken desi Net +1
    “Chicken Desi best of best Mind blowing”
  9. Chicken kadai Net +1
    “"Absolutely incredible experience! The Chicken Kadai was a standout—perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with authentic spices and a rich, tangy tomato gravy.”
  10. Chicken kadhai Net +1
    “The Chicken Kadhai was outstanding — cooked in pure desi ghee with bone-in chicken, which made the taste incredibly rich and authentic. That bone-in chicken really elevates the flavour to another level.”
  11. Chicken keema Net +1
    “We ate Chicken Keema, Cheese Naan & Gud Chai ....it was toooo good!”
  12. Chicken sajii Net +1
    “Its really amazing delicious taste .I want to advise everybody to come this restaurant and enjoye your desi taste specially Chicken Sajii ...I eat first time in UAE this chicken Sajii ...Really appreciate”
  13. Chicken soup Net +1
    “They started the meal with a lovely chicken soup, full of flavour, and a perfect warm-up that set the tone for what was coming next.”
  14. Chiken paratha Net +1
    “Chiken paratha recommend for all. Bkoz chiken is fresh not frozen.”
  15. Daal karela Net +1
    “I highly recommend mutton karahi, Daal Karela and gurr ki chaye (tea). It was delicious .”
  16. Egg chicken soup Net +1
    “I recently visited Androon Lahore Restaurant and tried their egg chicken soup—and it was absolutely delightful! The flavors were rich and comforting, with just the right balance of spices and warmth. It reminded me of authentic Lahori street-style soups, served with care and freshness.”
  17. Grilled chicken Net +1
    “The owner (wife) is very friendly and recommended home cooked mutton karahi along with grilled chicken. The food was delicious and we learned a lot about Lahore’s history through the photos on the wall.”
  18. Karahi Net +1
    “The tandoori roti was soft and fresh, and the karahi was the best—full of authentic Lahori flavour.”
  19. Kata kat Net +1
    “KATA KAT IS GREAT”
  20. Kheer Net +1
    “The Kheer, Gur Tea, Salt Lassi and Amritsar Hareesa complemented the main meal very well.”
  21. Malai botti roll Net +1
    “The food was incredible and balocistan saji was so delicious 😋 as well as malai botti roll , overall it was so good experience”
  22. Mutton biryani Net +1
    “I ordered through talabat. Mutton biryani be honest. 10 of 10 good luck”
  23. Mutton fresh karahi Net +1
    “Must try - Mutton Fresh Karahi- Best and Delicious dish . ❤️🤍👍🏻”
  24. Mutton karahi in desi ghee Net +1
    “I ordered their Mutton Karahi in Desi Ghee, which was served within 25 minutes, and it was absolutely amazing — full of flavor, rich in taste, and perfectly cooked.”
  25. Mutton seekh kabab Net +1
    “The Mutton Karahi, Mutton Seekh Kabab, Tikka Boti, and Nihari were all delicious and full of authentic flavor.”
  26. Roghni naan Net +1
    “Recommending their Halwa Puri, Chana, Paya and Roghni Naan. Karak-parathay, try those too.”
  27. Roti Net +1
    “The roti was perfectly made — fresh, soft, and ideal to scoop up every bit of the kadhai.”
  28. Saji pulao Net +1
    “We tried their Saji Pulao and it was perfectly cooked, full of authentic Lahori flavors, juicy and extremely satisfying.”
  29. Taka tak Net +1
    “The Mutton Karahi was bursting with bold, traditional flavors, and the Taka Tak had the perfect balance of spice and sizzle—crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
  30. Tandoori roti Net +1
    “The tandoori roti was soft and fresh, and the karahi was the best—full of authentic Lahori flavour.”
  31. Tikka boti Net +1
    “The Mutton Karahi, Mutton Seekh Kabab, Tikka Boti, and Nihari were all delicious and full of authentic flavor.”
  32. Nihari Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “The Mutton Karahi, Mutton Seekh Kabab, Tikka Boti, and Nihari were all delicious and full of authentic flavor.”

Drinks 4

  1. Gud waali chai Net +7
    “To end the meal, I had their Gud waali chai, which was simply excellent — comforting, well-balanced, and a beautiful desi finish.”
  2. Karak tea Net +1
    “Especially karak tea (Fresh Tea)”
  3. Karak-parathay Net +1
    “Recommending their Halwa Puri, Chana, Paya and Roghni Naan. Karak-parathay, try those too.”
  4. Salt lassi Net +1
    “The Kheer, Gur Tea, Salt Lassi and Amritsar Hareesa complemented the main meal very well.”
What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

  1. Chicken tikka Net −1
    “I visited this restaurant and ordered androon special kulcha and chicken tikka before that it was my first time there and first time tasting pakistani food I'm eagerly waiting to taste their food . I thought chicken tikka would be spicy unfortunately it was not as I tasted. In India i tried chicken tikka in some restaurant it was super spicy 🔥 compared to that it's less spice and like a bland food . And kulcha was so soft I never tasted a kulcha like this before.”
  2. Cold paratha Net −1
    “Today, I ordered halwa puri and received it after 2 hours. The food had no taste at all, and the puri was very bad—cold and felt more like a cold paratha than fresh puri.”
  3. Mutton peshawari Net −1
    “I had dinner at Androon Lahore and ordered the Mutton Peshawari, but the experience was quite disappointing. The dish had no flavor at all — it was completely bland.”
  4. Parhata Net −1
    “Very bad service we order 1 halwa puri set 1 nihari 2 parhata 2 lasi they deliver only lasi and nihari and paratha and price is too much high then printed on menu full chor bazari and food quality is very bad”
  5. Puri Net −1
    “Today, I ordered halwa puri and received it after 2 hours. The food had no taste at all, and the puri was very bad—cold and felt more like a cold paratha than fresh puri.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask for Chai. Finish with Gurh Wali Chai; multiple reviews single it out as a standout sweet tea.

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Explore Breakfast. For a morning visit, look at Halwa Puri and chicken paratha; both received specific breakfast recommendations.

Plan the visit

Practical details

GREECE CLUSTER BUILDING L-15 INTERNATIONAL CITY Greece Cluster Building L-15 shop #17
Warsan First - Dubai International City, Dubai
Mon11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Order Accuracy

One delivery review says several ordered items were missing, including the halwa puri set and two parathas.

Bill Changes

Two diners reported an unannounced 25% increase, menu-price discrepancies and difficulty getting an itemized bill.

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The Bottom Line

Androon Lahore Restaurant and Cafe is a Pakistani restaurant in International City with a clear Lahori focus. The menu works especially well for hearty desi meals: reviewers repeatedly praise Balochi Sajji, mutton karahi, chicken kadhai and breakfast dishes such as halwa puri. Gurh Wali Chai is the recurring after-meal choice.

The strongest feedback is about flavour and portions. Balochi Sajji has been described as juicy and tender, while mutton karahi is praised for bold traditional seasoning and, in one review, cooking in desi ghee. One diner also found the Balochi Mandi exceptionally generous.

Families mention a clean, comfortable setting and traditional atmosphere, and several reviews describe the staff and owner as welcoming. There is an important service caveat. Most experiences are positive, but delivery complaints include missing items, a two-hour wait and cold food.

Two dine-in reviews also report prices changing by 25% without advance notice, menu discrepancies and difficulty obtaining an itemized bill. Check the current prices before ordering and inspect the bill before paying. For a first visit, Sajji with Gurh Wali Chai is the clearest review-backed starting point.

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