Chatkara Restaurant

Name: Chatkara Restaurant
Address: P03 - Shop 02, International City, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971501979773

International City

Indian restaurant Open now 0 501 979 773

Chatkara Restaurant is an Indian restaurant in International City with a strong north Indian and Pakistani flavour. Reviews point to it for dishes such as mutton dum biryani, chapli kebabs, parathas, fresh-milk tea and assorted pakoras, with both casual dine-in and delivery mentioned.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

344 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Regional Flavour

Customers repeatedly describe the food as authentic north Indian or Pakistani, with flavours compared to Punjab, Old Delhi and Lahore.

Biryani

Mutton and chicken dum biryani receive especially strong praise, including tender pieces and a matka presentation.

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What to Eat at Chatkara Restaurant

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

Food 6

Chapli kebab Net +5

“Dum biryani and Chapli kabab are full of flavour and taste.”
Mutton dum biriyani Net +5

“Their Mutton Dum Biriyani is something you should order during afternoon hours. Just loved the taste of it. Mutton were fresh and soft.”
Butter chicken Net +4

“Their Butter Chicken is creamy and rich without being overly heavy, and the Biryani is fragrant with just the right balance of spice.”
Aloo tiki chaat Net +2

“Coming to the starter, we had a aloo tiki chaat which was perfect balance of tangy and spiciness”
Butter naan Net +2

“A very delicious and tasty butter chicken. The butter naan was divine and everything is definitely value for money. I would highly recommend this restaurant.”
Samosa Net +2

“I really had a wonderful time having my evening snacks and dinner, Indian Chaat and Snacks like Samosa are the best to remind you of Old Delhi along with Biryani gave the authentic flavours of Lahor.”

Honorable mentions (42)

Achari paneer Net +1

“Achari Paneer and Chapli kebab were my fav among all the dishes ordered.”
Achari panner Net +1

“Than we had spicy achari panner, super amazing and goes well with mint chutney.”
Aloo paranthas Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the Aloo and Gobhi Paranthas for Breakfast— amazing taste, generous quantity, and excellent quality.”
Butter milk Net +1

“Had a refreshing Butter Milk, went on to drink more than a glass.”
Buttermilk Net +1

“Started up with buttermilk which was so refreshing and then We had paneer achari tikka and chapli kebabs for starters along with some French fries among them the chapli kebabs was my favorite and it tasted so good coming to the mains we had gone for”
Chana masala Net +1

“The food is amazing especially chana masala, you will love all the menu options.”
Chapli kebabs Net +1

“Chapli kebabs were good enough, and so was the aloo tikki chaat.”
Chatkhara tawa pieces Net +1

“The Chatkhara Tawa pieces are equally impressive – juicy, tender, and full of traditional Pakistani spices.”
Chicken dum biryani Net +1

“Ordered the mutton and chicken dum biryani today. It is one of the best I have ever had in dubai and cooked exactly as per our taste. The pieces were tender and good quality not just small tiny peices I find in most biryanis.”
Chilly panner Net +1

“In main I had, garlic naan with egg curry and chilly panner, One of the best egg curry i had so far and the cilly panner was just perfect and tossed well with sauces.”
Dal makhni Net +1

“For mains we had Dal Makhni, Soya Chaap Curry, Butter Chicken , Lachha Paratha, Garlic Naan, Tawa Chapati and Mutton Dum Biryani. I will definitely come back for the Soya chaap curry and Mutton dum Biryani. Dal Makhni was good too.”
Egg curry Net +1

“In main I had, garlic naan with egg curry and chilly panner, One of the best egg curry i had so far and the cilly panner was just perfect and tossed well with sauces.”
Gobhi manchurian Net +1

“Soya keema was tasty and so was schezwan fried rice and gobhi manchurian.”
Gobhi paranthas Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the Aloo and Gobhi Paranthas for Breakfast— amazing taste, generous quantity, and excellent quality.”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“Kheer and Gulab jamun is so good 👌”
Jalebi Net +1

“For something sweet, the Jalebi is crisp and syrupy in all the right ways, and the Lassi makes the perfect refreshing companion.”
Kadhai paneer Net +1

“Best try items :- Kadhai Paneer with Lacha Paratha Or Butter Naan👌👌👌”
Kheer Net +1

“Kheer and Gulab jamun is so good 👌”
Kosha mangsho Net +1

“Update - Just had kosha Mangsho and kulcha. Awesome.”
Kulcha Net +1

“Update - Just had kosha Mangsho and kulcha. Awesome.”
Lacha paratha Net +1

“Best try items :- Kadhai Paneer with Lacha Paratha Or Butter Naan👌👌👌”
Makki ki roti Net +1

“Amazing place to have delicious 😋 food , l like to much saag and makki ki roti”
Masala dosa Net +1

“For breakfast, had Puri bhajji and masala dosa which was just yummy.”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“Awesome Food! Specially Mutton karahi and BBQ Beautiful environment with outstanding services”
Mutton peshawari Net +1

“Tried mutton peshawari. Although it was no where close to the original dish but whatever they sent was good on its own. I can order again.”
Mutton rogon josh Net +1

“Mutton Rogon josh is fab soft and tender”
Paneer achari tikka Net +1

“Other starters we had were Shami Kebab and Paneer Achari Tikka, both were good too.”
Paw bhaji Net +1

“im your 16 dharam waali client 😄😄😄 today I was try paw bhaji it's also very very yummy 😋😋😋”
Puri bhajji Net +1

“For breakfast, had Puri bhajji and masala dosa which was just yummy.”
Ras malai Net +1

“in dessert tried their in house gulab jamun and ras malai. The ras malai are a must try .”
Saag Net +1

“Amazing place to have delicious 😋 food , l like to much saag and makki ki roti”
Saagwala chicken with paratha Net +1

“Best restaurant to have indian food, Saagwala chicken with paratha was the best, I find.”
Schezwan fried rice Net +1

“Soya keema was tasty and so was schezwan fried rice and gobhi manchurian.”
Shami kebab Net +1

“Other starters we had were Shami Kebab and Paneer Achari Tikka, both were good too.”
Soya chaap Net +1

“The Soya Chaap is a standout—tender, smoky, and perfectly seasoned, making it a rare find in Dubai.”
Soya chaap curry Net +1

“For mains we had Dal Makhni, Soya Chaap Curry, Butter Chicken , Lachha Paratha, Garlic Naan, Tawa Chapati and Mutton Dum Biryani. I will definitely come back for the Soya chaap curry and Mutton dum Biryani. Dal Makhni was good too.”
Soya keema Net +1

“Soya keema was tasty and so was schezwan fried rice and gobhi manchurian.”
Spice chicken Net +1

“Their spice chicken is perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat, making it a top pick for spice enthusiasts.”
Tandoori butter roti Net +1

“Had the best tandoori butter roti so far, made out of wheat and crispy and tasted so great.”
Tawa mutton keema Net +1

“WOW FOOD AMAZING EXPERIENCE AND WORTH TRYING. Love the Tawa Mutton Keema, would definitely come again and surely recommend to all. (Quantity and Quality👍🏻)”
Thali Net +1

“Food taste is good but very less quantity in thali and expensive”
Veg manchow soup Net +1

“veg Manchow soup was tangy and as per our expectations.”

Drinks 5

Butter milk (salted lassi) Net +1

“Started off with Butter Milk (Salted Lassi) which was quite refreshing.”
Lassi Net +1

“For something sweet, the Jalebi is crisp and syrupy in all the right ways, and the Lassi makes the perfect refreshing companion.”
Masala tea Net +1

“Ordered masala tea made from fresh milk. The aroma of the masala was string but not over powering. Well done with the fresh milk used as per request.”
Milk tea Net +1

“Fresh milk tea very tasty 😋”
Soda shikanji Net +1

“Soda Shikanji last after the meal was a total relief after all the food above.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Chicken barra Net −1

“We had the chicken barra and the chicken jalfrazie. The chicken seemed under-cooked in both.”
Chicken fried rice Net −1

“I ordered chicken fried rice and the food quality was worst, even I never ate this taste before”
Chicken jalfrazie Net −1

“We had the chicken barra and the chicken jalfrazie. The chicken seemed under-cooked in both.”
Chole bhature Net −1

“Ordered chole bhature its very chewy. It should be at least soft.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Biryani. For a first order, consider mutton or chicken dum biryani; reviewers highlight tender pieces and strong flavour.

Breakfast Visit. Go for breakfast if you want the aloo or gobhi paranthas, which were praised for generous portions and freshness.

Plan the visit

Practical details

P03 - Shop 02

Warsan First - France Cluster, Dubai

0 501 979 773

Mon	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Cooking

Several reviews report undercooked or poorly cooked chicken, including raw smells and hard, allegedly stale meat.

Delivery Delays

Delivery feedback is uneven: one order took 75 minutes instead of the promised 35, while others arrived over an hour late.

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The Bottom Line

Chatkara Restaurant is a casual Indian restaurant in International City that leans strongly towards north Indian and Pakistani cooking. The most useful starting points are mutton or chicken dum biryani, chapli kebabs, aloo or gobhi paranthas, and fresh-milk masala tea with assorted pakoras. Several reviewers describe the food as homely, richly spiced and good value, although the feedback is not completely consistent.

The biryani has some of the strongest support: one regular praised tender, substantial pieces and a matka presentation, while others enjoyed both mutton and chicken versions for family gatherings. Chapli kebabs, butter chicken, kadhai paneer and parathas also appear repeatedly, and the pakoras come in potato, onion, green chilli, cauliflower and cheese varieties. Breakfast is worth considering if you want paranthas rather than a heavier meal.

The setting is described as quiet, clean and family-friendly, but seating is limited and compact. Parking in International City is mentioned as the practical option. Delivery has produced both excellent and frustrating experiences: some orders arrived hot and even reached a desert campsite, while other customers reported waits of 75 minutes or more, missing items and incorrect orders.

It is worth checking chicken dishes and confirming delivery details before settling in.