Arhan Restaurant

Name: Arhan Restaurant
Address: AL Asas Building - 41 37A St, Al Satwa, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971502583446

Al Satwa

Pakistani restaurant 0 502 583 446

Arhan Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Satwa, with a polished, calm setting that suits family meals and relaxed gatherings. Reviews especially point to the mutton karahi and milk cake, while breakfast and barbecue dishes give you more than one reason to visit.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

929 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pulao quality

Mutton pulao is described as soft, fragrant and spiced, while another review praises its long-grain rice and juicy mutton.

Milk cake

Milk cake is a standout dessert across the reviews, often recommended after the main course and described as an excellent finish.

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What to Eat at Arhan Restaurant

These items at Arhan Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 8

Chicken karahi Net +6

“Amazing chicken Karahi! Sizzling in a beautiful pot with delicious spices.”
Milk cake Net +5

“Topped it off with a decadent milk cake.”
Mutton pulao Net +5

“Mutton Pulao was soft, fragrant, and full of spice. 🤤”
Halwa puri Net +3

“Halwa puri ,chana , paratha nan all were too delicious, nihari very good.”
Beef seekh kabab Net +2

“Every dish was flavorful and cooked to perfection, but the Zarda and Beef Seekh Kabab truly stood out rich, aromatic, and full of authentic Pakistani taste.”
Chicken biryani Net +2

“I had chicken biryani and it was great. Raita was thick and tasty. They use good quality rice and biryani was juicy. Meat was tender and not over dried. Overall 👍”
Chicken handi Net +2

“Authentic Pakistani food, Mutton Pulao, Beef Seekh Kabab, Chicken Handi, and freshly baked naan, absolutely finger-licking good”
Pulao Net +2

“I tried their Koyla Keema, Mutton Karahi, Pulao, Dynamite Shrimps, and Punjabi Samosas 🫣 and everything tasted just like home 🇵🇰 Full of flavourrrrr and cooked perfectly.”

Honorable mentions (33)

Aloo samosa Net +1

“We started with Chana Chat and Aloo Samosa, which were full of flavor.”
Bbq kebab Net +1

“The food was great, go for their BBQ Kebab and Chicken Karahi for sure.”
Beef dhaga kebab Net +1

“Beef Koyla Qeema and Beef Dhaga Kebab are the best items.”
Beef keema Net +1

“Beef Keema is another must try which I had on my second visit.”
Chana chat Net +1

“We started with Chana Chat and Aloo Samosa, which were full of flavor.”
Chicken beef bihari kabab Net +1

“Must try their live mutton karahi, chicken beef bihari kabab. Everything was fresh!!”
Chicken brayani Net +1

“We ordered chicken brayani and mutton handi with garlic and plain naan all was super delecious. Meat was tender and fresh.”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“The chicken tikka is also fantastic juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor.”
Chilman biryani Net +1

“We ordered mutton karahi, chilman biryani and grill platter. Food was well cooked and tasty.”
Classic mill cake Net +1

“For sweet lovers, I will recommend kheer and classic mill cake.”
Daal fry Net +1

“For the main course, the Koyla Beef Qeema, Chicken Karahi, Daal Fry, Chicken Biryani, and fresh breads were absolutely delicious and tasted just like home.”
Dynamite shrimps Net +1

“I tried their Koyla Keema, Mutton Karahi, Pulao, Dynamite Shrimps, and Punjabi Samosas 🫣 and everything tasted just like home 🇵🇰 Full of flavourrrrr and cooked perfectly.”
Gajar halwa Net +1

“The gajar halwa was a treat.”
Garlic naan Net +1

“We ordered chicken brayani and mutton handi with garlic and plain naan all was super delecious. Meat was tender and fresh.”
Grill platter Net +1

“We ordered mutton karahi, chilman biryani and grill platter. Food was well cooked and tasty.”
Haleem Net +1

“We had halwa puri, paya and haleem in breakfast and mutton karahi, bbq and chicken handi in lunch. All were very flavourful and delicious.”
Halwa Net +1

“The tarkari was also very tasty and halwa was perfect - not very sweet.”
Honey chicken Net +1

“Taste was good. We tried mixed Veg, rice and Honey chicken.”
Hyderabadi mutton Net +1

“Ordered Hyderabadi Mutton and wasn’t disappointed at all. The food was great and the service was quick.”
Iftar Net +1

“Fabulous Iftar. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The service was very courteous. Above all, the essence of Ramadan was felt. No one was rushing for the food, the refill were done timely, it was a peaceful iftar with amazing food.”
Keema Net +1

“We loved the taste of all things especially keema was very succulent and just the right spice.”
Keema paratha Net +1

“A family of three went in for a late brunch on Saturday and ordered halwa puri, keema paratha and chai. We loved the taste of all things especially keema was very succulent and just the right spice.”
Korean tapas qeema Net +1

“We ordered, Korean tapas qeema (10/10),mixed grill,fish and chips from kids menu and chocolate fondue cake for dessert. Everything was delicious and the price of food is reasonable as compared to other fine dining restaurants in Dubai.”
Live mutton karahi Net +1

“Must try their live mutton karahi, chicken beef bihari kabab. Everything was fresh!!”
Mixed grill Net +1

“The mixed grill was very tasty, soft and succulent.”
Mutton handi Net +1

“We ordered chicken brayani and mutton handi with garlic and plain naan all was super delecious. Meat was tender and fresh.”
Nihari Net +1

“Halwa puri ,chana , paratha nan all were too delicious, nihari very good.”
Paratha nan Net +1

“Halwa puri ,chana , paratha nan all were too delicious, nihari very good.”
Paya Net +1

“We had halwa puri, paya and haleem in breakfast and mutton karahi, bbq and chicken handi in lunch. All were very flavourful and delicious.”
Plain naan Net +1

“We ordered chicken brayani and mutton handi with garlic and plain naan all was super delecious. Meat was tender and fresh.”
Punjabi samosas Net +1

“I tried their Koyla Keema, Mutton Karahi, Pulao, Dynamite Shrimps, and Punjabi Samosas 🫣 and everything tasted just like home 🇵🇰 Full of flavourrrrr and cooked perfectly.”
Sizzling brownie with chai Net +1

“We also had their sizzling brownie with chai at the end which was just FAB!!”
Zarda Net +1

“Every dish was flavorful and cooked to perfection, but the Zarda and Beef Seekh Kabab truly stood out rich, aromatic, and full of authentic Pakistani taste.”

Drinks 2

Chai Net +1

“A family of three went in for a late brunch on Saturday and ordered halwa puri, keema paratha and chai. We loved the taste of all things especially keema was very succulent and just the right spice.”
Lemon mint drink Net +1

“On a positive note, the lemon mint drink was refreshing and well-prepared.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Chicken haleem Net −1

“The chicken haleem was another disappointment — it was overly thick and muddy in texture, which is not typical for a good haleem.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check stock. Ask about biryani before ordering; one visit found both chicken and mutton biryani sold out.

Use valet. Use the complimentary valet and call the number displayed on the wall if needed; there may be no direct parking outside.

Plan the visit

Practical details

AL Asas Building - 41 37A St

Al Satwa, Dubai

0 502 583 446

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Common Concerns

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Mixed flavours

Not every dish lands equally: one review found the mutton karahi gravy bland and said the spices were hard to taste.

Price concerns

Some diners consider the pricing high, including one family who found an AED 76 breakfast bill eye-watering.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

100 AED

special deal

“There is also a special deal for 100 AED and it's really more than enough for a family of 4, see pic besides any drinks everything was in the deal”

Google review · April 2025

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The Bottom Line

Arhan Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Satwa that combines traditional dishes with a quieter, more polished dining-room setting. It works well for family meals, with comfortable sofa seating and a separate family area mentioned by one reviewer. The menu covers more than dinner too: reviewers have enjoyed halwa puri, keema paratha and chai at breakfast, as well as barbecue and fresh naan.

The clearest crowd-pleasers are mutton karahi, mutton pulao, chicken karahi, beef seekh kabab and milk cake. Mutton karahi is often described as tender and richly spiced, while mutton pulao earns praise for its fragrant rice. Milk cake is the recurring dessert recommendation and a good dish to keep room for.

Reviews also mention a 69 AED iftar buffet and occasional 99 or 100 AED meal deals. Service is generally described as courteous, attentive and quick, although food is made to order and one reviewer was told to expect around 30 minutes. Complimentary valet parking is useful because direct parking in front is limited.

The main cautions are uneven dish execution, one report of undercooked chicken, complaints about high prices, and a review citing mosquitoes and bath flies. Asking about biryani availability before ordering is sensible, as both chicken and mutton versions were once sold out.