Grand Haveli Restaurant

Name: Grand Haveli Restaurant
Address: Al Barsha Rd - near Mall Of Emirates, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971542475126

Al Barsha

Pakistani restaurant 0 542 475 126

Grand Haveli Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Barsha serving traditional dishes alongside Lahori-style favourites. Reviews point to the chicken and mutton karahis, Lahori shawarma and breakfast plates such as nihari with kulcha as strong reasons to visit.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

396 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Lahori flavours

The Lahori shawarma is described as tender and well-seasoned, with warm pita, garlic sauce and spicy pickles.

Karahi favourites

Chicken and mutton karahi receive repeated praise, including a traditional presentation and balanced spice.

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What to Eat at Grand Haveli Restaurant

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

Food 4

Tawa chicken Net +4

“Its located in Barsha in KFC building opposite to lulu. Tawa chicken is best. Service is little slow and need some improvement. Must try their dishes”
Anda shami burger Net +2

“The Anda Shami Burger was another highlight. The burger featured a crispy, perfectly fried shami kebab patty, complemented by a soft, fresh bun.”
Palak gosht Net +2

“Authentic pakistani restaurant perfect rahu fish and the palak gosht was to die for try there russian salad its og pakistani shahdi wala salad And we ended the street style kulfii amazing food.Do meet this guy haseeb ur rehman The best server and sweetest person.Highly recommend 🎉”
Shinwari chicken Net +2

“I ordered the Shinwari Chicken, and after a long time, I finally tasted something this authentic, flavorful, and freshly cooked. It was a delightful experience, and I highly recommend it.”

Honorable mentions (42)

3 Kinds of kebabs Net +1

“The 3 kinds of kebabs were very tasty and full of flavor. I really enjoyed them!”
Chanay Net +1

“We ate nihari with kulcha, halva puri, chanay, qeema paratha and Kashmiri chai. Everything was absolutely delicious. Spicy and flavoursome. Very good value for money too.”
Chapati Net +1

“Visited today Haveli with high recommendations, no doubt very nice place and delicious and balanced food taste, I would like to say that service need improvement, chicken tawa and Qorma was amazing and especially chapati was awesome.”
Chicken & mutton kerhai Net +1

“We ordered their famous bbq platter, chicken & mutton kerhai, Biryani, and tawa chicken. I must the Restaurant serves amazing paki food that we crave in dubai. Everything was delicious, taste, and quantity wise.”
Chicken boneless handi Net +1

“We ordered Chicken boneless handi and trust me it was the most delicious one I have ever ate here at Barsha. Quantity : 10/10 Taste: 10/10”
Chicken boneless tikka Net +1

“We tried the Kasuri fish, Shinwari chicken karahi, mutton chops and chicken boneless tikka. Everything was outstanding, and the service was excellent!👍🏼 This plage is a real gem!”
Chicken karahi Net +1

“Finally, a gem in Al Barsha that brings the true Lahori taste of chicken karahi! For years, I had to trek to Deira or Sharjah to find this level of authenticity, but not anymore. Served in a traditional karahi as per Pakistani culture, the chicken was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and not overly spicy—just the way it should be.”
Chicken malai botti Net +1

“Food and ambience is incredible. The chicken malai botti was the star of the show. Highly recommend trying out their grill set. They present the food so neatly.”
Chicken shawarma Net +1

“Their Anda Shami Burger and juicy Chicken Shawarma (which I usually order at home) transported me straight back to the streets of Pakistan. Every bite is a nostalgic treat!”
Chicken tikka boti Net +1

“Afghani and Chicken tikka boti were a little over done but again the taste was simply amazing”
Famous bbq platter Net +1

“We ordered their famous bbq platter, chicken & mutton kerhai, Biryani, and tawa chicken. I must the Restaurant serves amazing paki food that we crave in dubai. Everything was delicious, taste, and quantity wise.”
Gajjar ka halwa Net +1

“We went to try some Pakistani dessert and got Gajjar ka Halwa with Kashmiri and Normal tea. It was too delicious with great service and great environmemt. Next for sure will go for the food.”
Gola kebab Net +1

“Best Karahi in town for sure. And that Gola kebab and palak gosht is just next level”
Grill set Net +1

“Food and ambience is incredible. The chicken malai botti was the star of the show. Highly recommend trying out their grill set. They present the food so neatly.”
Haleem Net +1

“We ended up ordering Haleem and Mutton Makhani Handi, Romali roti (different from the Indian version) and Khameri roti. All the food was delicious with the right amount of spice (for us at least) and Ali Hassan was very attentive and helpful.”
Halva puri Net +1

“We ate nihari with kulcha, halva puri, chanay, qeema paratha and Kashmiri chai. Everything was absolutely delicious. Spicy and flavoursome. Very good value for money too.”
Halwa puri Net +1

“Got to know that they serve breakfast also, so I went there the next morning for breakfast, and the paya and halwa puri was just wow.”
Kasuri fish Net +1

“We tried the Kasuri fish, Shinwari chicken karahi, mutton chops and chicken boneless tikka. Everything was outstanding, and the service was excellent!👍🏼 This plage is a real gem!”
Khameri roti Net +1

“We ended up ordering Haleem and Mutton Makhani Handi, Romali roti (different from the Indian version) and Khameri roti. All the food was delicious with the right amount of spice (for us at least) and Ali Hassan was very attentive and helpful.”
Kulcha Net +1

“We ate nihari with kulcha, halva puri, chanay, qeema paratha and Kashmiri chai. Everything was absolutely delicious. Spicy and flavoursome. Very good value for money too.”
Kulfi dessert Net +1

“He suggested few of the best dishes they had along with their special kulfi dessert.”
Lahori shawarma Net +1

“The Lahori Shawarma was a standout. Tender, well-seasoned, and bursting with flavor, it was a delightful twist on the typical shawarma.”
Lahori shawarma platter Net +1

“The Lahori Shawarma Platter was the ultimate indulgence. This platter was a generous spread of multiple meats, including grilled chicken, seekh kebabs, and a few other grilled delights. Each item was cooked to perfection — charred just right on the outside while remaining juicy on the inside.”
Live fresh chicken karahi Net +1

“Real taste of Pakistani cuisine tried their live fresh chicken karahi the taste is so delicious and amazing worth visiting.”
Mutton chops Net +1

“We tried the Kasuri fish, Shinwari chicken karahi, mutton chops and chicken boneless tikka. Everything was outstanding, and the service was excellent!👍🏼 This plage is a real gem!”
Mutton degi biryani Net +1

“I really like the food here you must try mutton degi biryani its so soo good and the best thing the outside sitting is so refreshing with there fresh milk chai you will love it …… staff well trained to explain there menu what you must try …ali hassan is really good to explain each item and extremly polite … thanks to the team and good wishes”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“Try the mutton Karahi . Best curry I’ve had inSubai for a long time.”
Mutton makhani handi Net +1

“We ended up ordering Haleem and Mutton Makhani Handi, Romali roti (different from the Indian version) and Khameri roti. All the food was delicious with the right amount of spice (for us at least) and Ali Hassan was very attentive and helpful.”
Mutton seekh kabab Net +1

“Very good Food. Handi was good.. But Mutton seekh kabab were really good.”
Nihari Net +1

“We ate nihari with kulcha, halva puri, chanay, qeema paratha and Kashmiri chai. Everything was absolutely delicious. Spicy and flavoursome. Very good value for money too.”
Paya Net +1

“Got to know that they serve breakfast also, so I went there the next morning for breakfast, and the paya and halwa puri was just wow.”
Qeema paratha Net +1

“We ate nihari with kulcha, halva puri, chanay, qeema paratha and Kashmiri chai. Everything was absolutely delicious. Spicy and flavoursome. Very good value for money too.”
Qorma Net +1

“Visited today Haveli with high recommendations, no doubt very nice place and delicious and balanced food taste, I would like to say that service need improvement, chicken tawa and Qorma was amazing and especially chapati was awesome.”
Rahu fish Net +1

“Authentic pakistani restaurant perfect rahu fish and the palak gosht was to die for try there russian salad its og pakistani shahdi wala salad And we ended the street style kulfii amazing food.Do meet this guy haseeb ur rehman The best server and sweetest person.Highly recommend 🎉”
Roghni naan Net +1

“However, taste is subjective—my wife absolutely loved the biryani and gave it a perfect ten out of ten, And the Roghni naan was also very crispy and amazing.”
Romali roti Net +1

“We ended up ordering Haleem and Mutton Makhani Handi, Romali roti (different from the Indian version) and Khameri roti. All the food was delicious with the right amount of spice (for us at least) and Ali Hassan was very attentive and helpful.”
Shinwari chicken karahi Net +1

“We tried the Kasuri fish, Shinwari chicken karahi, mutton chops and chicken boneless tikka. Everything was outstanding, and the service was excellent!👍🏼 This plage is a real gem!”
Sindh biryani Net +1

“Sindh biryani is perfect for people who do not like very spicy biryani with perfectly cooked rice and on top they had aaloo also for those people who love aloo in their biryanis.”
Special chicken karahi Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious — we tried the Special Chicken Karahi and Burger , and both were full of authentic flavors.”
Street style kulfii Net +1

“Authentic pakistani restaurant perfect rahu fish and the palak gosht was to die for try there russian salad its og pakistani shahdi wala salad And we ended the street style kulfii amazing food.Do meet this guy haseeb ur rehman The best server and sweetest person.Highly recommend 🎉”
Tawa cheicken Net +1

“Had Karahi, Tawa Cheicken and Chicken Tikka…overall taste was excellent with Karahi was delicious but tikka was bit dry”
Degi biryani Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“In terms of taste, I'd rate the Tawa chicken a solid nine out of ten, but the Degi biryani didn’t meet my expectations, so I'd give it a five out of ten. However, taste is subjective—my wife absolutely loved the biryani and gave it a perfect ten out of ten, And the Roghni naan was also very crispy and amazing.”

Drinks 2

Fresh milk chai Net +1

“I really like the food here you must try mutton degi biryani its so soo good and the best thing the outside sitting is so refreshing with there fresh milk chai you will love it …… staff well trained to explain there menu what you must try …ali hassan is really good to explain each item and extremly polite … thanks to the team and good wishes”
Kashmiri chai Net +1

“We ate nihari with kulcha, halva puri, chanay, qeema paratha and Kashmiri chai. Everything was absolutely delicious. Spicy and flavoursome. Very good value for money too.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Chicken tikka Net −1

“Had Karahi, Tawa Cheicken and Chicken Tikka…overall taste was excellent with Karahi was delicious but tikka was bit dry”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try breakfast. Visit for breakfast if you enjoy nihari, halva puri and qeema paratha; the breakfast menu is a recurring highlight.

Ask spice level. Ask about spice before ordering, especially for children; one family found most of its brunch dishes too hot for them.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Barsha Rd - near Mall Of Emirates

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai

0 542 475 126

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Some diners reported slow service, including one meal where the food took almost an hour to arrive.

Inconsistent taste

Most reviews are positive, but one diner found the food bland and another found the chicken tikka dry.

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The Bottom Line

Grand Haveli is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Barsha with a menu that moves from Lahori street food to hearty curry-house staples. The dishes most often worth putting on your shortlist are Lahori Shawarma, chicken or mutton karahi, tawa chicken and Shinwari chicken. Breakfast is another draw, with nihari and kulcha, halva puri, chanay, qeema paratha and Kashmiri chai all mentioned by diners.

The food is generally praised for fresh cooking, bold seasoning and traditional presentation. One detailed review describes the shawarma with warm pita, garlic sauce and spicy pickles, while another highlights karahi served in the traditional vessel and not overly spicy. Kebabs also perform well, though one customer found the chicken tikka dry and another said some grilled items were overdone.

The traditional-meets-modern decor, comfortable seating and no-smoking summer terrace suit family dinners and groups. Families should check spice levels, since one brunch was too hot for children. Service is often described as attentive, but reviews also mention inexperienced staff and waits approaching an hour, so an unhurried visit is wise.

Pricing feedback is mixed: some diners call it affordable or good value, while others felt portions were small for the price.