Pakistani Taste
Several reviews describe the food as authentically Pakistani and suited to local tastes, with one regular calling it a daily lunch stop.
CHENAB DARBAR RESTAURANT Al Baraha
Deira
CHENAB DARBAR RESTAURANT in Deira is a family restaurant centred on Pakistani and South Asian comfort food. Reviews point to hearty choices such as nihari, malai boti and affordable everyday meals, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery mentioned.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
169 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Signature Dishes
Malai boti is singled out as the best dish by one customer, while others praise the nihari and Chenab special chicken.
Value Meals
Customers repeatedly describe the food as economical, pocket-friendly and reasonably priced, including a new resident seeking Pakistani food.
Delivery Service
One long-term customer reports that orders arrive on time and praises both the delivery and chat service.
Breakfast Option
Breakfast reviews mention aloo paratha, chana and nihari, with one customer enjoying an outdoor breakfast and planning to return.
Peaceful Ambience
The dining room has been described as peaceful, orderly and fast-service, although another review found the atmosphere generic.
What to Eat at CHENAB DARBAR RESTAURANT Al Baraha How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For CHENAB DARBAR RESTAURANT Al Baraha, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at CHENAB DARBAR RESTAURANT Al Baraha got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Aloo paratha Net +1
“We had breakfast here, aloo paratha, chana and Nihari. The food is yummy.”
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“We had breakfast here, aloo paratha, chana and Nihari. The food is yummy.”January 2024
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Bar b q rice Net +1
“The Most Wonderful Tast in this Area. Specially Dumba karahi. Karela Gosht. Mix Vegetable. Bar B Q Rice... 👍👍👍👍😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”
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“The Most Wonderful Tast in this Area. Specially Dumba karahi. Karela Gosht. Mix Vegetable. Bar B Q Rice... 👍👍👍👍😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”June 2025
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Chana Net +1
“We had breakfast here, aloo paratha, chana and Nihari. The food is yummy.”
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“We had breakfast here, aloo paratha, chana and Nihari. The food is yummy.”January 2024
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Chenab special chicken Net +1
“Wow.... Amazing food.. Chenab special chicken it's really good, and wonderful taste”
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“Wow.... Amazing food.. Chenab special chicken it's really good, and wonderful taste”March 2025
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Daal palak Net +1
“Good and cost friendly option. I recommend daal palak its really good.”
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“Good and cost friendly option. I recommend daal palak its really good.”September 2024
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Dall chawal Net +1
“Your food is very very good I like your dall chawal your team is very good me daily lunch in your hotel😋”
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“Your food is very very good I like your dall chawal your team is very good me daily lunch in your hotel😋”October 2025
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Dumba karahi Net +1
“The Most Wonderful Tast in this Area. Specially Dumba karahi. Karela Gosht. Mix Vegetable. Bar B Q Rice... 👍👍👍👍😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”
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Review excerpts
“The Most Wonderful Tast in this Area. Specially Dumba karahi. Karela Gosht. Mix Vegetable. Bar B Q Rice... 👍👍👍👍😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”June 2025
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Karela gosht Net +1
“The Most Wonderful Tast in this Area. Specially Dumba karahi. Karela Gosht. Mix Vegetable. Bar B Q Rice... 👍👍👍👍😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”
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Review excerpts
“The Most Wonderful Tast in this Area. Specially Dumba karahi. Karela Gosht. Mix Vegetable. Bar B Q Rice... 👍👍👍👍😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”June 2025
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Malai boti Net +1
“Malai boti is best of this place”
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“Malai boti is best of this place”February 2026
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Mix platter Net +1
“Mix platter….!!! The best ever platter in town”
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“Mix platter….!!! The best ever platter in town”July 2025
Honorable mentions (2)
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Mix vegetable Net +1
“The Most Wonderful Tast in this Area. Specially Dumba karahi. Karela Gosht. Mix Vegetable. Bar B Q Rice... 👍👍👍👍😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Most Wonderful Tast in this Area. Specially Dumba karahi. Karela Gosht. Mix Vegetable. Bar B Q Rice... 👍👍👍👍😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋”June 2025
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Nihari Net +1
“We had breakfast here, aloo paratha, chana and Nihari. The food is yummy.”
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Review excerpts
“We had breakfast here, aloo paratha, chana and Nihari. The food is yummy.”January 2024
What to Avoid (6)
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Beef paya Net −1
“This morning I went to the restaurant, and placed my order. They took the full amount For beef Paya and gave me only Paya bone parcel. And max Niahari karhi with Paya to make parcel complete.”
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Critical review excerpts
“This morning I went to the restaurant, and placed my order. They took the full amount For beef Paya and gave me only Paya bone parcel. And max Niahari karhi with Paya to make parcel complete.”February 2025
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Biryani Net −1
“Just Waste of Money .... No Taste Nothing order Biryani Take took Full amount and put bones only .... Just Waste of Money”
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Critical review excerpts
“Just Waste of Money .... No Taste Nothing order Biryani Take took Full amount and put bones only .... Just Waste of Money”May 2026
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Chicken karahi Net −1
“I ordered Chicken Karahi and Daal Mash. The Chicken Karahi was overly sweet, and the Daal Mash was completely bland. Overall, the food quality was zero, and the staff’s attitude made it even worse.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Chicken Karahi and Daal Mash. The Chicken Karahi was overly sweet, and the Daal Mash was completely bland. Overall, the food quality was zero, and the staff’s attitude made it even worse.”January 2025
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Daal mash Net −1
“I ordered Chicken Karahi and Daal Mash. The Chicken Karahi was overly sweet, and the Daal Mash was completely bland. Overall, the food quality was zero, and the staff’s attitude made it even worse.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Chicken Karahi and Daal Mash. The Chicken Karahi was overly sweet, and the Daal Mash was completely bland. Overall, the food quality was zero, and the staff’s attitude made it even worse.”January 2025
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Niahari karhi with paya Net −1
“This morning I went to the restaurant, and placed my order. They took the full amount For beef Paya and gave me only Paya bone parcel. And max Niahari karhi with Paya to make parcel complete.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“This morning I went to the restaurant, and placed my order. They took the full amount For beef Paya and gave me only Paya bone parcel. And max Niahari karhi with Paya to make parcel complete.”February 2025
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Paya bone parcel Net −1
“This morning I went to the restaurant, and placed my order. They took the full amount For beef Paya and gave me only Paya bone parcel. And max Niahari karhi with Paya to make parcel complete.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“This morning I went to the restaurant, and placed my order. They took the full amount For beef Paya and gave me only Paya bone parcel. And max Niahari karhi with Paya to make parcel complete.”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Carry Cash. Bring cash or confirm payment first: a review says delivery orders did not have card-machine payment.
Check Portions. Confirm whether you can order a half plate before paying; one customer says staff provided a full plate only.
Inspect Orders. Check parcels before leaving or accepting delivery, especially biryani and paya, after complaints about receiving mostly bones.
Try Breakfast. For a morning visit, consider aloo paratha, chana or nihari; these were specifically mentioned in a positive breakfast review.
Consider Takeaway. Takeaway is an established option mentioned by customers, including one who found both dine-in and takeaway presentation impressive.
Plan the visit
Practical details
78J7+GM2 - 2nd St
Al Baraha - Deira, 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
Staff Conduct
Multiple reviews report rude or inexperienced staff, including poor cashier behaviour and an incident where hot tea was spilled without an apology.
Order Accuracy
A biryani order was criticised for containing mostly bones, and another customer received a beef paya parcel described as only bones.
Inconsistent Taste
Food feedback varies sharply: one customer found all four dishes useless, while another described chicken karahi as overly sweet and daal mash as bland.
Dining Comfort
One review reports a gym-like smell and broken air conditioning, while another says the atmosphere is generic.
Payment Limits
A customer says delivery orders did not have card-machine payment available, so cash may be necessary for delivery.
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The Bottom Line
CHENAB DARBAR RESTAURANT is a Deira family restaurant for Pakistani and broader South Asian food, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery all mentioned in reviews. Nihari, malai boti, daal chawal and Chenab special chicken are among the more useful dishes to look for. Breakfast is another option, with aloo paratha and chana appearing alongside nihari in one morning visit.
The strongest theme is value. Customers describe the food as economical, pocket-friendly and generous, and one regular says they eat daal chawal there daily for lunch. Other specific praise goes to the mix platter, dumba karahi, karela gosht, mixed vegetables and BBQ rice.
The setting has been called peaceful and orderly, while outdoor breakfast seating was enjoyable on one visit. Consistency is the main caution. Reviews range from “amazing food” to complaints about bland or overly sweet dishes, and separate customers say biryani and beef paya parcels contained mostly bones.
Service feedback is also mixed, with reports of rude or inexperienced counter staff and a hot-tea spill handled without an apology. Delivery may require cash, since one review says card machines were not provided. Confirm portions and inspect takeaway orders before leaving.