Daal Chawal Restaurant (Arjan, Al Barsha South)

Name: Daal Chawal Restaurant (Arjan, Al Barsha South)
Address: Bin Shabib Mall - Shop#1, Al Barsha South, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145573764

Al Barsha South

Restaurant Closed 04 557 3764

Daal Chawal Restaurant is a Pakistani and Indian restaurant in Al Barsha South, known in reviews for homestyle daal chawal and traditional breakfast dishes. It is also a useful stop for mutton karahi, naan and Pakistani comfort food, with dine-in, delivery and buffet experiences mentioned by customers.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

515 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Daal Chawal

The daal chawal is described as authentic, flavorful and generously portioned, with a homestyle comfort-food appeal.

Mutton Karahi

Butt mutton karahi made in desi ghee and rich mutton curries are standout choices in several reviews.

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What to Eat at Daal Chawal Restaurant (Arjan, Al Barsha South)

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Daal Chawal Restaurant (Arjan, Al Barsha South), ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 9

Dal chawal Net +7

“Good option of pakistani food in Arjan District Dubai...Dal Chawal was amazing and we loved ittt”
Channe Net +3

“Paratha and chana out class taste pakistani thank you so much Mr Hassan”
Haleem Net +3

“The Nihari was rich and tender, the Haleem had a perfect texture, and the Tawa Qeema was packed with bold spices. Each dish was served fresh and hot.”
Nihari Net +3

“Our top picks were the specialized Paya, Nihari, and Haleem, and of course the Halwa Puri was delicious. though with such a big buffet, you can’t possibly try.”
Pakistani halwa poori Net +3

“Our top picks were the Paya, Nihari, and Haleem, and of course the Halwa Puri was delicious — though with such a big buffet, you can’t possibly try it all! 😄”
Paya Net +3

“Best Paya in Dubai. I have tried many places, but they have become my top number 1 paya restaurant in the UAE. If you have not tried it is highly recommended to give them a visit. The chef behind this is Mr Fayaz has done an incredible job!”
Daal tarka Net +2

“Daal tarka and roti Pakistani satly very nice 👍🙂 and but Kari chicken 🐔 and kabab and fast service available thank you so much all staff And Mr hassan”
Kari chicken Net +2

“Very nice But karahi chicken 🐔 and naan thanks 👍 for me Hassan”
Whole wheat partha Net +2

“Chana and whole wheat partha very tasty food Pakistani food all good 💯😊 and Thank you so much Mr Hafiz Hassan shahbaz”

Honorable mentions (30)

Afghani naan Net +1

“But karahi and afghani naan and tea pot very nice taste and thank you so much Hassan Mr”
Bbq Net +1

“Their bbq was way too good. Felt better than other branches.”
Bbq club Net +1

“BBQ club and Hot and sop very nice 👌 👍 😋 Pakistani taste 😋 and Thank you so much Mr Hafiz Hassan shahbaz”
Beef qeema Net +1

“We ordered Beef Qeema. Hafiz hassan serves us. Food Quality 10/10”
Black pepper karahi Net +1

“Black pepper karahi was very delicious.”
Butter roti Net +1

“But karahi chicken full and Butter roti and naan Pakistani taste so very happy and service very good fast thank you so much Mr Hassan”
Cheese naan Net +1

“cheese naan and daal tarka and roti out class 😋 taste 😋 Pakistani food 😋 and fast service 👌 Mr Hassan thank you so much 💓”
Chicken biryani masala Net +1

“Chicken biryani masala good 👍 Pakistani food very nice”
Chicken kebabs Net +1

“Never had such juicy and tasty chicken kebabs.”
Chicken keema Net +1

“There are meats also including Paya Hakeem etc (I do not eat any) but the egg Bhurji was excellent and chicken keema also good”
Daal tarka chawal with shami Net +1

“Ordered mixed grill and daal tarka chawal with shami and both were amazing! Ithe taste was spot on and the quantity was more than enough.”
Egg bhurji Net +1

“There are meats also including Paya Hakeem etc (I do not eat any) but the egg Bhurji was excellent and chicken keema also good”
Fruit chaat Net +1

“The fruit chaat was perfectly balanced, bursting with juicy sweetness, while the samosas and chutneys added the perfect crunch and spice.”
Haleem paye Net +1

“Specialy haleem paye and murgh channay are super authentic Lahori taste.”
Iftar box Net +1

“Daal Chawal restaurant truly exceeded all my expectations with their Iftar box! From the moment I opened it, I was impressed by the thoughtful packaging and generous portions. Every single item was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
Iftar buffet Net +1

“Had gone here for an iftar buffet , the food was good. Inside it is crowded and outside its all bachelors and there is no proper crowd management.”
Karahi mutton Net +1

“But karahi mutton Full and Rogni naan bread out class taste Pakistani staly my home feeling today love you meri jaan and very nice service Mr Hafiz Hassan”
Limo pani Net +1

“From a number of refreshing drinks such as limo pani(lemonade) to flavourful desserts, Daal Chawal restaurant has got it all to cater to your gastronomic needs.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“Ordered mixed grill and daal tarka chawal with shami and both were amazing! Ithe taste was spot on and the quantity was more than enough.”
Murgh channay Net +1

“Specialy haleem paye and murgh channay are super authentic Lahori taste.”
Mutton kebab Net +1

“Mutton kebab were also tasty.”
Mutton sheekh kabab Net +1

“The naan was perfect and the mutton sheekh kabab was delicious.”
Omelette Net +1

“The paratha was average, but the omelette and chana were quite good.”
Paratha Net +1

“Paratha and chana out class taste pakistani thank you so much Mr Hassan”
Rajma chawal Net +1

“The food here is honestly some of the best comfort food I’ve had. I always go for the Rajma Chawal — absolutely love it, and it really feels like a taste of home every time. Highly recommended for anyone missing home-style food.”
Rogni naan bread Net +1

“But karahi mutton Full and Rogni naan bread out class taste Pakistani staly my home feeling today love you meri jaan and very nice service Mr Hafiz Hassan”
Samosas Net +1

“The fruit chaat was perfectly balanced, bursting with juicy sweetness, while the samosas and chutneys added the perfect crunch and spice.”
Samsa chat Net +1

“Samsa chat very nice tasty Pakistani thank you so much Mr hassan”
Tawa qeema Net +1

“The Nihari was rich and tender, the Haleem had a perfect texture, and the Tawa Qeema was packed with bold spices. Each dish was served fresh and hot.”
Shami kabab Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Daal chawal were good( rice little dry and shami kabab was okay)”

Drinks 2

Fresh milk chai Net +2

“Their fresh milk chai**—it’s a must-try! Smooth, aromatic, and the perfect way to end the meal.”
Tea kark Net +1

“Very nice tea kark and partha whole wheat 🌾and sharma cheiken good💯👍😊 tasty thanks for Hassan”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Biryani Net −1

“As a biryani lover i am very disappointed because They use too much food colour in biryani”
Breakfast buffet Net −1

“The food was served cold instead of hot in Breakfast buffet, which affected both the taste and quality.”
Dc tawa platter Net −1

“I order the DC tawa platter for 3-4 people. And the delivered food was not suitable for the capacity it was mentioned and they charged 100dhs for this. Highly disappointed with this restaurant. This is a scam”
Mutton pulao Net −1

“I had mutton pulao at this restaurant in Bin Shabib Mall today afternoon and it was very literally horrible. The mutton was hard and ”COLD” inside the pulav but the rice tasted fine. I was really disappointed.”
Smosa pakrora Net −1

“Smosa pakrora was like ice and zero test avoide this please”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Go Earlier. For the Sunday breakfast buffet, aim for around 9:00 to find the full selection at its best.

Try Paya. If you enjoy traditional Pakistani breakfast, look for the paya, nihari, haleem and halwa puri combination.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Bin Shabib Mall - Shop#1

Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha South, Dubai

04 557 3764

Mon	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Cold Food

Multiple diners reported food arriving cold, including breakfast buffet dishes, delivery orders and a mutton pulao.

Portion Concerns

Recent reviews complain that rice quantities have fallen and that a tawa platter did not match its stated capacity.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 30

mutton pulao

“I was not expecting a luxury experience but for AED 30 you can easily get a decent plate of mutton pulao in Dubai”

Google review · January 2026

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The Bottom Line

Daal Chawal Restaurant is a Pakistani and Indian comfort-food spot in Al Barsha South, with daal chawal at the centre of its appeal. Reviews also point to butt mutton karahi, fresh naan and roti, and a notably popular Pakistani breakfast buffet. The traditional spread can include paya, nihari, haleem and halwa puri, while fresh milk chai is a recurring favourite.

The strongest feedback is about homestyle flavour. Diners describe the daal chawal as authentic, mutton karahi as rich and well cooked, and the breads as freshly made. A Sunday buffet review from a family of four found the food fresh and the atmosphere relaxed, while another diner enjoyed the simple, welcoming setting for sehri.

There are meaningful cautions. Several recent reviews report cold food in the restaurant and on delivery, and others mention reduced rice portions or a platter that did not suit its stated capacity. One iftar customer found the menu differed from what was served.

Parking feedback is mixed, so allow time to find a space. For breakfast, arriving around 9:00 was recommended; for delivery or buffet visits, checking temperature, portions and current availability before ordering is sensible.