Mutton Karahi
The mutton karahi in ghee is praised for generous, tender pieces, pepper and green chilli, served in the cooking pan.
Butt Karahi Dubai
Al Muteena
Butt Karahi Dubai is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Muteena centred on Lahori-style karahi, including desi chicken and mutton versions cooked with ghee. Reviews also make a strong case for its mixed grill platter and biryani, with family and outdoor seating available.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
2,779 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lahori Flavour
Several diners found the desi murgh karahi rich and close to traditional Lahori-style karahi.
Mixed Grill
The mixed grill platter is noted for variety, with one review singling out juicy mutton chops and chicken BBQ legs.
Biryani
The biryani is served in a steel pot, and one regular diner praised its consistent flavour and tender mutton.
Generous Portions
Portions are often described as generous, including a half chicken karahi that one diner found surprisingly large.
Family Seating
The restaurant has a family dining area upstairs, plus sofa seating and an outdoor space.
Fresh Naan
Fresh naan and roti are repeatedly mentioned as useful partners for the rich karahi gravies.
Tips for a Better Visit
Call Ahead. Call before arriving or go early to reduce the chance of a long wait; one group found parking easier at 6:30 pm.
Allow Time. Budget 20–30 minutes for freshly prepared food, especially during busy periods.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time to park away from the restaurant; reviewers mention a five-to-ten-minute walk from nearby parking.
Ask Spice Level. If children or spice-sensitive diners are joining, ask the server to tell the chef to reduce the spice.
Check Sides. Ask about the separate charges for raita and salad before ordering, since they are not complimentary.
Mind The Stairs. The upstairs family hall involves narrow stairs and about 20 steps, so consider this if anyone has knee or mobility issues.
Plan the visit
Practical details
& 7 - Shop no 6 & 7, Al Muttena Building Deira Dubai - Shop no 6 - Street
Al Muteena - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Food can take 20–30 minutes, and one family reported waiting an hour for soup and mains before leaving.
Extra Sides
Raita and salad are charged separately, which several diners considered poor value or unexpected.
Parking Trouble
Parking is repeatedly described as difficult on the busy road, sometimes requiring a walk from another location.
Inconsistent Cooking
Reviews include complaints about undercooked chicken, unpleasant smells, stale salad and below-average tikka.
Tight Seating
The family hall and general seating can feel cramped, with weekend table waits mentioned.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 7
cold drinks
“- cold drinks cost AED 7? seriously? looking at the condition of sitting of the restaurant how can you charge AED 7 for a cold drinks? it’s maximum 5 in the restaurants better than this one”Google review · July 2026
3 AED
Raita
“The prices are already high (which is perfect because the food is tasty enough and made with effort) but asking for 3 AED Raita and 3 AED salad was a huge turn off”Google review · March 2024
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The Bottom Line
Butt Karahi Dubai is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Muteena where the main draw is karahi cooked in butter or desi ghee. Reviews most often point diners toward desi chicken or mutton karahi, mixed grill platters, and biryani; the half chicken karahi was described as large, while one diner praised the biryani for its consistent flavour. The strongest reports describe tender meat, thick gravy, fresh naan or roti, and BBQ items such as mutton chops and malai boti.
It has family seating upstairs, outdoor seating, and a clean, comfortable setting, though the family hall can be tight and music has sometimes been loud. Expect some variation. Several customers waited 20–30 minutes for fresh food, while one family left after an hour without soup or mains.
Other reviews mention undercooked chicken, unpleasant smells, stale salad, and average tikka or handi. Spice levels can also run high. Prices are a recurring concern: raita and salad are charged separately, and some diners felt drinks, roti, and karahi were expensive for the setting.
Parking is difficult on the busy road, so arriving early, calling ahead, or allowing a short walk can make the visit easier.