Gul Khan Restaurant

Name: Gul Khan Restaurant
Address: 4th St, Oud Metha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971563884875

Oud Metha

Restaurant Open now 0 563 884 875

Gul Khan Restaurant is a Pakistani-focused dining spot in Oud Metha, known in reviews for chapli kebabs and karahi. Its colourful truck-art decor, family-friendly atmosphere and traditional dishes make it worth considering for a casual desi meal.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

3,131 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Chapli kebab

Chapli kebab is a standout: reviewers describe it as crispy outside, soft inside and generously sized.

Nalli dishes

Nalli chapli is praised for melt-in-the-mouth meat with rich bone-marrow butteriness.

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What to Eat at Gul Khan Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Gul Khan 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 7

Kabuli pullao Net +3

“Kids loved the Kabuli pullao which is quite rare.”
Barbecue platter Net +2

“The barbecue platter, particularly the chapli kebab, was exceptional.”
Chicken charsi karahi Net +2

“Chicken charsi karahi was OK.”
Haleem Net +2

“Their chapli kebab and Haleem to good to try.”
Lamb shank karhai Net +2

“Loved the Lamb Shank Karhai and Chicken Karahi! 😍”
Mix grill Net +2

“The mix grill was a delightful assortment, with each item grilled to perfection and full of smoky, succulent goodness.”
Nalli chaplin Net +2

“We had their Nalli Chaplin and it was the most amazing decision I have made with an order. Melt in the mouth meat with the butter goodness of the Nalli.”

Honorable mentions (33)

Charsi karhai Net +1

“Ordered Charsi Kadai with special Rogni naan. Typical Pushtun decorations made the seating really special and enjoyable evening. Although the space is a bit congested, but the tasty food is worth the wait and noise. Thanks team, Gul Khan.”
Afghani boti Net +1

“Their Charsi Karahi was exceptional, and the Afghani Boti was incredibly tender.”
Banu beef palao Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the BBQ and karahi , Chappelli kabab nali , banu beef palao , , namkeen .full of authentic flavors and served fresh.”
Basic beef one Net +1

“The Chapli kebabs are delicious and they have different variants, we tried the basic beef one and it was good.”
Beef chapli kabab with nalli Net +1

“We're visiting from the US and were craving authentic Pakistani food, and Google led us to Gul Khan Restaurant. What an amazing experience! The food was incredible, especially the beef chapli kabab with nalli—it’s absolutely to die for. Every bite was bursting with flavor, and it truly satisfied our cravings. Highly recommend to anyone looking for genuine Pakistani cuisine!”
Bone marrow biryani Net +1

“Mind blowing proper food. Amazing chapli, bone marrow biryani, lamb shank karahi was extremely tasty and rich.”
Boneless karahi Net +1

“I visited recently for dinner, and I ordered their BBQ Platter with Boneless Karahi, which stands out.”
Butter naan Net +1

“@gulkhanrestaurant love the specialities tried out today. love the Mutton Karahi with butter naan and till naan.”
Chapali special burger Net +1

“I have also tried out there chapali special burger.”
Chappelli kabab nali Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the BBQ and karahi , Chappelli kabab nali , banu beef palao , , namkeen .full of authentic flavors and served fresh.”
Crispy samosas Net +1

“The extensive menu includes everything from tender lamb karahi and spicy chicken biryani to crispy samosas and naan straight from the tandoor.”
Garlic naan Net +1

“Garlic Naan: Served piping hot from the tandoor. It was fluffy, not too thick, and generously brushed with butter and garlic. It stayed soft throughout the meal, making it perfect for dipping into curry sauce.”
Handi Net +1

“* Chapli Kebab is amazing. And also Nihari and Handi”
Kandhari naan Net +1

“Their Kandhari naan was soft, fluffy, and paired wonderfully with the rest of the meal.”
Kulfi falooda Net +1

“This was topped at the end with a yummy kulfi falooda!”
Lamb karahi Net +1

“The extensive menu includes everything from tender lamb karahi and spicy chicken biryani to crispy samosas and naan straight from the tandoor.”
Mixed grill platter Net +1

“Mixed Grill Platter: The standout. The Malai Boti was exceptionally tender, almost melting in the mouth, while the Chicken Tikka had a perfect smoky, charcoal-grilled flavor. Spicing was authentic—bold, but not overwhelmingly hot, allowing the flavor of the meat to come through.”
Muton pulao Net +1

“Muton pulao 4/5”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“@gulkhanrestaurant love the specialities tried out today. love the Mutton Karahi with butter naan and till naan.”
Mutton peshawari karhai Net +1

“Plus, we got our hands messy with their rich, flavorful Mutton Peshawari Karhai and wrapped it all up with a traditional dish from Charsadda — the iconic Mota Chawal!”
Mutton shinwari karahi Net +1

“U won't find better mutton shinwari karahi than this in dubai, full of flavours, very tasty.”
Nihari Net +1

“* Chapli Kebab is amazing. And also Nihari and Handi”
Qandari naan Net +1

“And don't forget to order qandari naan to go along with all. Hot and delicious.”
Rabri Net +1

“Rabri 5/5”
Rohu fish Net +1

“I tried Gul Khan Restaurant’s Shank Karahi, Pulao, Rohu Fish, and soft naans full on desi taste Every dish was rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
Shahi rabdi kheer Net +1

“Food without sweets is impossible so tried their Shahi rabdi kheer. my rating is 4/5 for this restaurant.”
Shank karahi Net +1

“I tried Gul Khan Restaurant’s Shank Karahi, Pulao, Rohu Fish, and soft naans full on desi taste Every dish was rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
Special mutton karahi Net +1

“The special mutton karahi and variety of breads was great too.”
Special rogni naan Net +1

“Ordered Charsi Kadai with special Rogni naan. Typical Pushtun decorations made the seating really special and enjoyable evening. Although the space is a bit congested, but the tasty food is worth the wait and noise. Thanks team, Gul Khan.”
Spicy chicken biryani Net +1

“The extensive menu includes everything from tender lamb karahi and spicy chicken biryani to crispy samosas and naan straight from the tandoor.”
Till naan Net +1

“@gulkhanrestaurant love the specialities tried out today. love the Mutton Karahi with butter naan and till naan.”
Chicken karahi Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The chicken karahi had an authentic Peshawar flavor, just like the ones you find in Nimak Mandi.”
Mutton chapli kebab Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Great food especially the mouth watering mutton chapli kebab (although was quite oily) and Chicken charsi karahi.”

Drinks 3

Fresh milk tea Net +1

“The fresh milk tea is a must try as well.”
Kashmiri chai Net +1

“Kashmiri chai after food feels like heaven.”
Meethi lassi Net +1

“they have amazing beverages like meethi lassi and mojitos.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Afghani chicken palao Net −1

“The Afghani Chicken palao was not at all what it should be. Just grilled chicken and bland rice. Absolutely no flavour. Definitely not ordering again.”
Beef chapli kabab Net −1

“• Charsi Mutton Karahi – 1/5 • Chicken Karahi – 1/5 • Beef Chapli Kabab – 2/5 • Mutton Chapli Kabab – 1/5 • Beef Nihari (Double) – Not served The waiter who took our order appeared to mislead us. At the time of ordering, he confirmed that all the above items were available. However, after the rest of the food was already served at our table, he informed us that the beef nihari was not available. Had this been communicated earlier, we would have chosen to dine elsewhere. Given the situation, we reluctantly proceeded with the meal. The food quality was extremely poor. The chicken had a foul smell, the chapli kababs tasted stale, and the mutton karahi was completely bland and tasteless.”
Chicken white handi Net −1

“However, the chicken white Handi we ordered did not meet our freshness expectations.”
Mix platter Net −1

“Yesterday I order form keeta app mix platter it was not freshed tomato sauce was bed smell . I was shamed front of guest it was shamefully when you will introduce special home country food”
Muton shank Net −1

“Muton shank 2/5 too much salty and smelly better go for others karhai”
Mutton siekh kabab Net −1

“Ordered Charsi karahi, beef Chapli kebab and mutton siekh kabab. Charsi karahi to our surprise was served in 5-6 minutes that usually takes longer. It was tasteless with no salt and chilli’s. The chapli kebab with egg was served with no egg on it. Siekh kabab served after 35 minutes when we had already finished the food.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Confirm availability. Before settling in, reconfirm that every dish is available; one table was told Beef Nihari was unavailable only after other food arrived.

Check billing. Review the bill against what reached the table, particularly for missing rice, bread or add-on orders.

Plan the visit

Practical details

4th St

Oud Metha, Dubai

0 563 884 875

Mon	11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	11:30 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Freshness

Some customers reported stale or foul-smelling chicken and disappointing freshness in takeaway and dine-in orders.

Slow service

Service can be poorly coordinated, including missing naan, delayed dishes and orders that were not entered.

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The Bottom Line

Gul Khan Restaurant in Oud Metha is a Pakistani-focused dining spot built around hearty dishes and colourful truck-art decor. The strongest reports centre on chapli kebab, especially versions served with nalli, plus mutton or chicken karahi. A mixed grill is another sensible first order, with one reviewer highlighting tender malai boti and smoky chicken tikka.

The atmosphere is lively and rustic, with reviews describing it as family-friendly and spacious, although other diners found the seating congested or wanted a separate family area. Parking is available in front or nearby, but one review specifies that RTA parking is paid. Experiences are uneven.

Some guests describe fresh, flavourful food and welcoming service, including a 2 AM visit, while others reported stale-smelling chicken, cold food, bland karahi or raw tomatoes. Service problems include delayed kebabs, naan running out after one round and orders not being entered. These are worth bearing in mind if you are dining with a schedule.

For a first visit, confirm dish availability before ordering and check the bill against what was served. Chapli kebab with qandari naan is a well-supported starting point; visit outside peak hours if you want a calmer, less crowded meal.