Desi dishes
Charsi Karahi, mutton karahi and chicken karahi are repeatedly praised, with one review calling the BBQ platters fresh and hot.
Charsi Cafe
Oud Metha
Charsi Cafe is a Pakistani and broader Asian restaurant in Oud Metha built around desi food, shisha and relaxed evenings with friends. Reviews particularly point to Charsi Karahi, smooth shisha on some visits, juices and a casual atmosphere with songs and live sports.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
584 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Shisha variety
Several guests describe the shisha as smooth or long-lasting, with Pan kiwi and other signature flavours receiving specific praise.
Relaxed setting
Reviews describe comfortable seating, chill decor, songs and a decent crowd, making the cafe suited to lingering with friends.
Friendly service
Many guests mention welcoming, attentive staff and quick service, although the experience is not completely consistent.
Match nights
One review highlights cricket and football screenings alongside food and shisha, giving sports fans another reason to settle in.
Outside food
A vegetarian guest says the cafe allowed outside food and served it in the cafe's crockery, a useful accommodation for limited menu choice.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bills. Review the bill before paying: one dated visit reported extra charges for water and an additional shisha pipe.
Watch charcoal. If ordering shisha, check that charcoal is refreshed promptly; two reviews describe waiting and having to call repeatedly.
Ask vegetarian. Vegetarian choices may be limited. Ask about alternatives, since one guest was allowed to bring food from outside.
Choose carefully. If food quality matters most, ask about current preparation or popular dishes first; reviews disagree sharply on karahi quality.
Plan the visit
Practical details
319 2nd St
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven shisha
Several visits report weak flavours, poor smoke or long waits for charcoal changes, despite other guests finding the shisha excellent.
High pricing
Some diners felt the food was expensive for its quality, specifically calling out the special beef burger as ordinary.
Billing errors
A repeat visitor says bills included extra charges such as an additional water bottle or shisha pipe, so check the total carefully.
Food inconsistency
Food feedback ranges from delicious karahi and daal to bland karahi, bitter tea and disappointing burgers or pizza.
Limited toilet
One review reports a single toilet shared by men, women and staff, which may be inconvenient during busy periods.
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The Bottom Line
Charsi Cafe in Oud Metha is geared towards relaxed desi dining, shisha and long evenings with friends. The menu gets the clearest praise for Charsi Karahi, mutton karahi, chicken karahi and BBQ platters; one guest specifically enjoyed Chicken Peshawai Kadhai. Juices, mango lassi, karak tea and coffee also appear in the reviews, so there is more here than a shisha stop.
The atmosphere is a strong part of the appeal. Guests mention comfortable seating, soothing decor, Bollywood, Punjabi pop and sufi songs, plus cricket and football match screenings. Several describe the crowd as decent and the service as friendly and quick.
A vegetarian visitor also says staff allowed outside food and served it in the cafe's crockery. Quality and value are less dependable. Some diners found the food bland or overpriced, while others called it fresh and delicious.
Shisha feedback is similarly split: some report smooth, long-lasting sessions, while others waited too long for charcoal or disliked the flavours. Check the bill carefully, especially for water and pipe charges. Families and couples should also note one review's concern about the crowd and another's report of a single shared toilet.
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