Daily Express Restaurant - Deira

Name: Daily Express Restaurant - Deira
Address: Al Ittihad Rd, Port Saeed, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142567557

Port Saeed

Pakistani restaurant Closed 04 256 7557

Daily Express Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Port Saeed, known in reviews for its Nihari and grilled kebabs. It suits casual family meals, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery mentioned in the business description, plus breakfast and buffet options at selected times.

Reputation Score

3.8

★★★★☆

1,093 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Nihari

Nihari is the clearest standout, with reviewers praising its tender beef, rich gravy and slow-cooked flavour.

Peshawari

Mutton Peshawari is repeatedly praised, including one reviewer who called it an unusually memorable lunch.

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What to Eat at Daily Express Restaurant - Deira

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Daily Express Restaurant - Deira, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 6

Nehari Net +8

“Best food specially nehari is out of world ture pakistani nehari taste”
Biriyani Net +4

“Tried their Biryani, seekh kebab and gola kebab which tasted so damn good, but nihari with naan was truly the star dish.”
Chicken biriyani Net +3

“We tried their chicken biryani. It was little spicy but really tasty.”
Beef nihari Net +2

“Beef Nihari was good. I felt that it’s less greasy than it normally used to be. Nihari made the best is when it sticks to your fingers. A little bit improvement on taste and this would have been better.”
Chana Net +2

“🥳😋 Halwa Puri and Chana breakfast is divine! Full of flavour, hot and plentiful.”
Kheer Net +2

“Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes (Nehari ghost, beef nihari, chicken Biryani) and wonderful dessert (kheer, rabdi).”

Honorable mentions (37)

Roti Net +1

“They serve very good Chicken dishes and Roti.”
Aloo gosh salad Net +1

“I love their nihari , paaya , chicken biriyani , aloo gosh salad (fresh) and finally the kheer 😋....”
Beef behari Net +1

“The kids loved the atmosphere, and the adults couldn't stop raving about the Nihari and beef behari.”
Beef kabab Net +1

“We also loved the beef kabab and chicken tikka, which were perfectly spiced and grilled to perfection.”
Beef nali biryani Net +1

“Beef Nali Biryani is best in town.”
Boneless boti Net +1

“Boneless boti was outclass and yummy 😋.I hope you always maintain this quality.”
Breakfast parathas Net +1

“Their breakfast parathas and chana are awesome , recommended for travellers ✈️💯”
Chicken achaari Net +1

“Chicken achaari, mutton karahi, chicken boneless gravy was the best I ever had in Dubai! Very delicious.”
Chicken boneless gravy Net +1

“Chicken achaari, mutton karahi, chicken boneless gravy was the best I ever had in Dubai! Very delicious.”
Chicken booti Net +1

“Very tasty food, specially chicken booti, nihari, chicken peshawari, chicken biryani are some of the amazing dishes.”
Chicken karai Net +1

“I like chicken karai and also I really liked the Shami kebab. It's very tasty and my favorite.😋 it's remembering me my city”
Chicken peshawari Net +1

“Very tasty food, specially chicken booti, nihari, chicken peshawari, chicken biryani are some of the amazing dishes.”
Chicken shami kebab Net +1

“The Chicken Shami Kebab itself was very tasty, flavourful and enjoyable. It was definitely the highlight of the meal.”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“We also loved the beef kabab and chicken tikka, which were perfectly spiced and grilled to perfection.”
Daal chawal Net +1

“Nehari, daal chawal and kabab is awesome here. Although I tried mutton keema which is not recommended.”
Fresh mutton peshawar Net +1

“I recently visited Daily Express with a friends and had the opportunity to try their renowned Nihari along with fresh Mutton Peshawar. Although I am not typically a Dasi enthusiast, the restaurant’s reputation prompted the visit. The food exceeded my expectations—the quality and taste were excellent, justifying the premium pricing.”
Fried rice Net +1

“All the meats were cooked very well and had good flavor and the biriyani and fried rice was a good balance for the curries.”
Fry nihari Net +1

“Nihari was awsum perfect tender beef and blend of Spices butter nan was so so but regretful to taste Shermall aka Taftan hard and too sweet sada Roti better still Strongly Recommend Fry Nihari onion should more carmalice ambiance need to improve food worth better arrangements”
Gola kebab Net +1

“Tried their Biryani, seekh kebab and gola kebab which tasted so damn good, but nihari with naan was truly the star dish.”
Halwa puri Net +1

“🥳😋 Halwa Puri and Chana breakfast is divine! Full of flavour, hot and plentiful.”
Karachi-style real nihari Net +1

“The Karachi-style real Nihari was absolutely delicious! May Allah Talah bless the talented chef who prepared it, Mr. Ali who managed my order, and the delivery person who brought it to my doorstep.”
Magaz nihari Net +1

“Picked up lunch from Daily Restaurant in Deira. Magaz Nihari and Chapati. Beef Nihari was good.”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“Chicken achaari, mutton karahi, chicken boneless gravy was the best I ever had in Dubai! Very delicious.”
Mutton nihari Net +1

“The Mutton Nihari was exceptional—tender and bursting with flavor.”
Naali nehari Net +1

“• The Naali Nehari was rich and flavorful with a deep, slow-cooked taste. The neat was soft and the gravy was perfect. The naali added that extra richness. Single serving is enough for 2 people. TOO GOOD 10/10”
Nehari ghost Net +1

“Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes (Nehari ghost, beef nihari, chicken Biryani) and wonderful dessert (kheer, rabdi).”
Nihari with naan Net +1

“Tried their Biryani, seekh kebab and gola kebab which tasted so damn good, but nihari with naan was truly the star dish.”
Paaya Net +1

“I love their nihari , paaya , chicken biriyani , aloo gosh salad (fresh) and finally the kheer 😋....”
Pakola Net +1

“The food and service quality is truly exceptional, I can't wait to come back The pakola is my favourite,and then like same at this view just waooooo and a mind therapy, good ambiance and customer service.”
Parata Net +1

“The eggs very oily but parata spot on.”
Peshawari karahi Net +1

“Authentic Pakistani flavors at their best! 😋 The Nihari is heavenly, BBQ perfectly grilled, and Peshawari Karahi full of bold, mouthwatering taste. A must-try for every food lover! 🍖🍛”
Rabdi Net +1

“Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes (Nehari ghost, beef nihari, chicken Biryani) and wonderful dessert (kheer, rabdi).”
Sada roti Net +1

“Nihari was awsum perfect tender beef and blend of Spices butter nan was so so but regretful to taste Shermall aka Taftan hard and too sweet sada Roti better still Strongly Recommend Fry Nihari onion should more carmalice ambiance need to improve food worth better arrangements”
Seekh kebab Net +1

“Tried their Biryani, seekh kebab and gola kebab which tasted so damn good, but nihari with naan was truly the star dish.”
Shami kebab Net +1

“I like chicken karai and also I really liked the Shami kebab. It's very tasty and my favorite.😋 it's remembering me my city”
Shermall aka taftan Net 0

Mixed feedback

“• Roti was fresh and soft, while the Sheer Mal added a hint of sweetness and was a perfect contrast.”
Butter nan Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Nihari was awsum perfect tender beef and blend of Spices butter nan was so so but regretful to taste Shermall aka Taftan hard and too sweet sada Roti better still Strongly Recommend Fry Nihari onion should more carmalice ambiance need to improve food worth better arrangements”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 6

Aloo methi Net −1

“We went for dinner and order malai boti, chicken biryani, Aloo methi, we request for non spicy biryani but it was spicy, malai botim was not cooked well, In Aloo methi we found rubber band,i will never ever eat again here neither we will will never recommend anyone.”
Chicken manchurian Net −1

“One downside would be the chicken Manchurian having a more ketchupy taste, other wise it is a must try.”
Chicken peshawari karahi Net −1

“The food was very bad. I ordered chicken Peshawari karahi, which was just boiled chicken and nothing else. These people boil the chicken and put it in gravy, and the taste was so bad that it smelled like boiled chicken.”
Maghaz nehari Net −1

“Maghaz Nehari quality should need to be improve.”
Mutton keema Net −1

“Nehari, daal chawal and kabab is awesome here. Although I tried mutton keema which is not recommended.”
Mutton qeema mirch Net −1

“• Mutton Qeema Mirch was disappointing. It was cold and lack flavour.”

Drinks 1

Karak chai Net −1

“The Karak chai was overly sweet but the pricing is very affordable.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Nihari. Start with Nihari, the dish most consistently singled out; Naali Nihari may be enough for two people.

Avoid Rush. For faster service, consider a quieter visit rather than peak or holiday periods; one 7pm visit was quiet and quick.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Ittihad Rd

Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai

04 256 7557

Mon	8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Tue	8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wed	8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Thu	8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Fri	8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sat	8:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun	8:30 AM – 12:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

Several reviews report long waits, including one-hour delays for a basic Eid breakfast order.

Inconsistent Food

Food quality varies by dish and visit: reviewers mention cold or bland dishes, undercooked malai boti and a rubber band in aloo methi.

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The Bottom Line

Daily Express Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Port Saeed where Nihari is the main draw. Reviews mention tender beef, rich gravy and Karachi-style flavour, while Naali Nihari has been described as generous enough for two people. Mutton Peshawari, chicken Shami Kebab, chicken biryani and grilled kebabs give first-time diners several alternatives.

Breakfast is worth noting too: halwa puri and chana have been praised as hot and plentiful. The restaurant is generally described as neat, casual and family-friendly, with some reviewers appreciating the calm atmosphere and friendly treatment of children. A detailed visit also found the washrooms well maintained.

The experience is not fully consistent. Service has ranged from quick and welcoming to extremely slow, including a reported one-hour wait for paratha, halwa puri and lassi on Eid. Food reviews similarly vary: the Nihari is more reliable than some other dishes, while diners have reported cold food, undercooked malai boti, uneven breads and a foreign object in aloo methi.

Prices are viewed as reasonable by some and high by others. If driving, check parking options; reviews mention difficulty as well as spaces behind the building near the bus station. Buffet diners should also ask about refills.