Hot n Spicy Dubai

Name: Hot n Spicy Dubai
Address: Executive Towers - G36, Business Bay, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97144307630

Business Bay

Southeast Asian restaurant Closed 04 430 7630

Hot n Spicy Dubai serves Pakistani and Karachi-style comfort food in Business Bay, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery mentioned by reviewers. Chicken karahi, BBQ and Pakistani breakfast dishes such as halwa puri and paratha are recurring reasons customers return.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

1,142 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Smoky Karhai

The Koyla Karhai is praised for tender chicken, balanced spices and a distinct charcoal smokiness.

Breakfast

Halwa puri, qeema and crispy parathas make the Pakistani breakfast a strong option, with the halwa noted as not overly oily.

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What to Eat at Hot n Spicy Dubai

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Hot n Spicy Dubai, 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

Suji halwa Net +3

“Suji halwa⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Their Suji halwa is the best in town I guess. The sweetness was very much balanced and not too sweet.”
Alu bhujiya Net +2

“➡️Halwa Puri Combo which included 2 puris, Chana and Aalu bhujia which was amazing in taste😋 and Sooji Halwa which was just perfect.”
Alu paratha Net +2

“Keema was served with crispy lacha paratha and their alu paratha was perfectly balanced”
Channa Net +2

“➡️Halwa Puri Combo which included 2 puris, Chana and Aalu bhujia which was amazing in taste😋 and Sooji Halwa which was just perfect.”
Chicken biryani Net +2

“I ordered chicken biryani and the food was very delicious and of high quality, a very different taste, the best biryani I have ever had in my life, it tasted really delicious”
Halwa puri Net +2

“I also liked that the halwa puri was not too oily”

Honorable mentions (45)

Alo terkari Net +1

“Alo terkari ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This made a perfect combo with hot puris. The taste was very good.”
Aloo samosas Net +1

“The buffet included Iftar items such as Soups, Chana Chaat, Dahi Baray, Chicken Mince & Aloo Samosas, Spring Rolls, Wontons & more..All the items were absolutely delicious..”
Beef seekh kebab Net +1

“I then decided to go for the Beef Seekh kebab, wasn't too sure because beef is generally quite tough and heavy. But wow, I've never had meat so soft and succulent.”
Bihari boti Net +1

“It’s our favorite good food spot. Food is delicious and to be honest it cannot get better than this. Kebab Karani and Bihari boti are a must try.”
Bun burger Net +1

“Bun burger and masala fries soo good.”
Bun kabab Net +1

“We kept it classic Chicken Karahi, Chicken Boti Roll, and Bun Kabab, with a steaming chainak of doodh patti to wash it all down. After that long wait, I took that first bite and just... wow. It wasn’t just good it was a total nostalgic trip. The spices were bold, the heat was unapologetic, and it tasted exactly like a late night on the streets of Karachi. No shortcuts, no toning it down just pure, authentic fire.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“Butter chicken was good with good amount of gravy...”
Butter nan Net +1

“Chicken handi with butter nan and chicken bbq are superior the best among the rest🤤😋👍”
Chana chaat Net +1

“The buffet included Iftar items such as Soups, Chana Chaat, Dahi Baray, Chicken Mince & Aloo Samosas, Spring Rolls, Wontons & more..All the items were absolutely delicious..”
Cheese paratha Net +1

“Cheese paratha : Loaded with mozzarella cheese 7/10”
Chicken bbq grill Net +1

“First time trying Pakistani food. We had Chicken Peshawari Karahi, chicken bbq grill and the alamgir doodhpatti chai. The food was awesome and the service staff were very attentive.”
Chicken boti roll Net +1

“We kept it classic Chicken Karahi, Chicken Boti Roll, and Bun Kabab, with a steaming chainak of doodh patti to wash it all down. After that long wait, I took that first bite and just... wow. It wasn’t just good it was a total nostalgic trip. The spices were bold, the heat was unapologetic, and it tasted exactly like a late night on the streets of Karachi. No shortcuts, no toning it down just pure, authentic fire.”
Chicken dum biryani Net +1

“Chicken dum biryani 4/5”
Chicken handi Net +1

“Chicken handi with butter nan and chicken bbq are superior the best among the rest🤤😋👍”
Chicken mince Net +1

“The buffet included Iftar items such as Soups, Chana Chaat, Dahi Baray, Chicken Mince & Aloo Samosas, Spring Rolls, Wontons & more..All the items were absolutely delicious..”
Chicken peshawari karahi Net +1

“First time trying Pakistani food. We had Chicken Peshawari Karahi, chicken bbq grill and the alamgir doodhpatti chai. The food was awesome and the service staff were very attentive.”
Cholay Net +1

“Cholay ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was yum and the curry was very flavourful.”
Dahi baray Net +1

“The buffet included Iftar items such as Soups, Chana Chaat, Dahi Baray, Chicken Mince & Aloo Samosas, Spring Rolls, Wontons & more..All the items were absolutely delicious..”
Dudh patti Net +1

“Dudh patti ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was good enough to charge you up for the day.”
Halwa puri combo Net +1

“➡️Halwa Puri Combo which included 2 puris, Chana and Aalu bhujia which was amazing in taste😋 and Sooji Halwa which was just perfect.”
Hot’n’spicy special grill mix plate Net +1

“Amazing! You should try the hot’n’spicy special grill mix plate. Service was really nice too. Strongly recommend.”
Kebab karani Net +1

“It’s our favorite good food spot. Food is delicious and to be honest it cannot get better than this. Kebab Karani and Bihari boti are a must try.”
Keema Net +1

“Keema was served with crispy lacha paratha and their alu paratha was perfectly balanced”
Koyla karhai Net +1

“I ordered the Koyla Karhai and it was absolutely yum! The smoky charcoal flavor was spot on, the chicken was tender, and the spices were perfectly balanced — rich, aromatic, and full of that traditional taste without being overly oily.”
Lacha paratha Net +1

“Keema was served with crispy lacha paratha and their alu paratha was perfectly balanced”
Manchurian Net +1

“Coming to the mains there were two grill items, 2 gravies which were absolutely scrumptiousssss...Biryani, Noodles, Manchurian, Fried Rice, Nihari, Paye with all the garnishes you may need to enjoy your experience.”
Masala fries Net +1

“Bun burger and masala fries soo good.”
Mixed bbq platter Net +1

“We ordered a paratha roll, a mixed bbq platter & pershawri karhai...i was amazed as every single thing we ordered was up to the mark with taste no less than the best I have had till date...”
Mixed grill Net +1

“The food had authentic flavours I ordered the mixed grill, and the presentation was very nice, served on a charcoal tray that kept everything warm.”
Mutton kadhai Net +1

“The mutton kadhai is the real standout—rich, perfectly spiced, and slow-cooked to tender perfection with a smoky aroma.”
Mutton pashawari Net +1

“Mutton Pashawari was delicious.”
Mutton peshawri karhai 1kg Net +1

“We ordered Mutton Peshawri Karhai 1KG for 4 with butter & garlic naans. Delicious!”
Nihari Net +1

“Coming to the mains there were two grill items, 2 gravies which were absolutely scrumptiousssss...Biryani, Noodles, Manchurian, Fried Rice, Nihari, Paye with all the garnishes you may need to enjoy your experience.”
Paratha roll Net +1

“We ordered a paratha roll, a mixed bbq platter & pershawri karhai...i was amazed as every single thing we ordered was up to the mark with taste no less than the best I have had till date...”
Partha Net +1

“Very tasty partha and shinwari karahi, but the start dish was qeema.”
Paye Net +1

“Coming to the mains there were two grill items, 2 gravies which were absolutely scrumptiousssss...Biryani, Noodles, Manchurian, Fried Rice, Nihari, Paye with all the garnishes you may need to enjoy your experience.”
Pershawri karhai Net +1

“We ordered a paratha roll, a mixed bbq platter & pershawri karhai...i was amazed as every single thing we ordered was up to the mark with taste no less than the best I have had till date...”
Prawn toast Net +1

“The starter we got was prawn toast. The portion size was really good and good value for money.”
Puri Net +1

“Puri ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved the hot Puris they served. Too good.”
Rabri Net +1

“Rabri 10/10”
Seekh kebab Net +1

“I also tried the Seekh Kebab, which was fantastic — juicy, well-seasoned, and grilled to perfection.”
Shinwari karahi Net +1

“Very tasty partha and shinwari karahi, but the start dish was qeema.”
Tandoori chapathi Net +1

“Tandoori chapathi 4/5”
Vegetable karahi Net +1

“Vegetable Karahi 3.5/5 not many Vegetables it was aloo 80% would have been better if it had equally more the other veggies or peas. if you like spicy you might like it...for me Little spicy it was.”
Spacial bun kebab Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had the karahi, tikka, and dal chawal. We also had the spacial bun kebab, which was just average.”

Drinks 3

Alamgic doodh patti chai Net +1

“Don't miss the real Alamgic Doodh Patti Chai either before or after having food. It will guaranteed refresh your memories of having tea in Pakistan.”
Dasi tea Net +1

“At the end Dasi Tea was fantastic 🤗”
Doodh patti chai Net +1

“➡️Doodh Patti Chai - the name was something new for me as I had never heard it before. The chai was also awesome and along with the paratha it was just mindblowing👌”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Chicken kung pao Net −1

“The Chicken Kung Pao had a watery consistency and lacked flavor.”
Cold pakoras Net −1

“The biryani deal including side dish was for 33 dhirams and they OVERCHARGED us with 26 dhirams for a side dish of 2 samosas and cold pakoras.”
Shami kebab Net −1

“There was a shami kebab that came with the daal, and that tasted a little funny, so I chose to leave that bit everything else was 10 10.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid Peak. Visit outside busy weekend periods if possible: one diner waited about an hour for a table.

Ask Offers. Ask staff about current offers before ordering; one reviewer found them more useful than going straight to the menu.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Executive Towers - G36

Business Bay, Dubai

04 430 7630

Mon	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Late Delivery

One repeat delivery customer reported waits of more than two hours, even for small orders.

Iftar Delays

A customer waited nearly an hour for an iftar order, missed prayer and cancelled.

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The Bottom Line

Hot n Spicy Dubai is a Pakistani and Karachi-style restaurant in Business Bay, especially suited to diners after karhai, BBQ, biryani or a traditional Pakistani breakfast. Reviewers repeatedly single out Chicken Karahi, Mutton Peshawri Karhai, mixed grills and paratha-based dishes, while the halwa puri is appreciated for being less oily than expected. The food is the main draw.

Koyla Karhai arrives with a smoky charcoal note and tender chicken, seekh kebabs are described as juicy, and one mixed grill was served on a charcoal tray that kept it warm. Breakfast brings halwa puri, qeema, chana and crispy parathas; doodh patti chai is a familiar pairing. Catering reviews also mention hot, generous portions and organised event service.

Expect limited seating, mostly outdoors, although one reviewer noted water coolers that helped in Dubai heat. Indoor and outdoor seating have both been mentioned. Weekend tables can involve an hour-long wait, and delivery performance is uneven, with one small order taking over two hours.

Ask about current offers before ordering. A past review listed a biryani combo at 28 aed, half-kilogram chicken karahi at 75 aed and garlic naan at 2 aed, but these are customer-reported historical prices rather than a current menu.