Karachi Darbar

Karachi Darbar

Oud Metha

Karachi Darbar is a Pakistani-focused restaurant in Oud Metha, with Indian, barbecue and Chinese dishes also on the menu. Reviews make the rotis, karahi, kebabs and some breakfast plates the main reasons to consider it, though service and consistency can vary.

Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
293 ratings
5★
55%
4★
17%
3★
10%
2★
3%
1★
14%

Source: Google Maps

The Good Stuff

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Pakistani staples

Reviewers single out the rotis, karahi and kebabs, including a mutton Peshawari karhai described as delicious.

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Fresh naan

One reviewer found the naan extremely fresh and hot, with refills available alongside a well-received Peshawar mutton dish.

Let's go!

What to Eat at Karachi Darbar

These items at Karachi Darbar got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

  1. Naan Net +5
    “Best food roti no 1 uae❤️👌👌👌😍😍😍”
Honorable mentions (13)
  1. Dal tadka Net +1
    “We had the Dal tadka which is why we go always. It's a killer.”
  2. Flavorful biryanis Net +1
    “The culinary journey at Karachi Darbar was nothing short of extraordinary. The menu boasted a delectable array of authentic flavors, each dish a testament to the restaurant's commitment to quality. From savory kebabs to flavorful biryanis, every bite was a celebration of Pakistani cuisine.”
  3. Kadai chicken Net +1
    “I randomly found this place in Dubai when we're out shopping who served us delicious flavorful Pakistani style food😋. We had naan with kadai chicken & tandoori chicken. Good quality, friendly staff.”
  4. Keema parata Net +1
    “Today visit by breakfast . Like keema parata. Good food . Staff behaviour very good.”
  5. Keema tawa Net +1
    “Pakistani food spcal keema tawa👍🏻🥰servees exlant friendly staff”
  6. Mixed grill Net +1
    “Mixed grill was amazing. Everything else was on point. Had a great time with colleagues.”
  7. Mutton afghani Net +1
    “Superb food amazing staff and their sheekh kebabs are out of the world.. Must try their kebabs and roti and mutton Afghani.”
  8. Mutton kebabs Net +1
    “Mutton kebabs are yummy. Add a bit of lemon and you have tasty kebabs with no smell which usually restaurants have when they freeze their meat for long.”
  9. Mutton pishawri karhai Net +1
    “The mutton pishawri karhai was a highlight - absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this place to everyone!”
  10. Peshawar mutton dish Net +1
    “Waiters are very helpful - I did ask them what was their best mutton dish and they advised me on the Peshawar mutton dish which came with an extremely fresh and hot naan. They do refill naan; which was absolutely delicious. The mutton was amazing - freshly cooked with meat coming off the bones.”
  11. Polav Net +1
    “Good food karachi darbar polav,,,,👍👍💔❤️🥰”
  12. Sheekh kebabs Net +1
    “Superb food amazing staff and their sheekh kebabs are out of the world.. Must try their kebabs and roti and mutton Afghani.”
  13. Tandoori chicken Net +1
    “I randomly found this place in Dubai when we're out shopping who served us delicious flavorful Pakistani style food😋. We had naan with kadai chicken & tandoori chicken. Good quality, friendly staff.”

Drinks 1

  1. Sweet lassi Net +1
    “Had a sweet lassi. Very good.”
What to Avoid (21)

Food 21

  1. Nihari Net −1
    “We ordered nihari n egg bhurji for breakfast and the taste of nihari was bitter. Swallowing the single bite was difficult then the waiter exchanged nihari with chana and the taste was very bad The egg bhurji was tasteless.”
  2. Biriyani Net −1
    “Good food, especially pakistani north indian food but rice item are Avarage like fride rice and biriyani”
  3. Chana daal Net −1
    “Worst experience we ordered 3 chicken briyani wheb it came the chicken as you can see it was not cooked when i called the manager said mam ill someone he bring it ill get it cooked again i said you took more 1 hr to deliver you senf me another parcel he said no mam we cannot do that Worst experience Once I order mong daal thy sent chana daal.”
  4. Chicken briyani Net −1
    “Worst experience we ordered 3 chicken briyani wheb it came the chicken as you can see it was not cooked when i called the manager said mam ill someone he bring it ill get it cooked again i said you took more 1 hr to deliver you senf me another parcel he said no mam we cannot do that Worst experience Once I order mong daal thy sent chana daal.”
  5. Chicken curry Net −1
    “The chicken curry was completely tasteless and lacked any real flavor.”
  6. Chicken tikka Net −1
    “Food didn't taste great. We ordered 2 chicken tikka pieces amongst other dishes but the waiter said "We only have this piece of chicken, this is what's in your naseeb today alhamdulillah".”
  7. Fride rice Net −1
    “Good food, especially pakistani north indian food but rice item are Avarage like fride rice and biriyani”
  8. Garlic naan Net −1
    “Thy served a sweet bread in the name of garlic naan.”
  9. Haleem Net −1
    “We 7 went and had haleem,, it was worst experience. The taste seems lower than normal. We almost got fed up.”
  10. Iftari Net −1
    “Samoosa without chatni in Oud Metha. Manager not cooperative. Bad Iftari in Ramadan”
  11. Kabab masala Net −1
    “Really very bad experience, yesterday night I visit the place with my family and guests for dinner. Really I was ashamed when the hair came out from “qeema karahi” and biryani was so bad it was like whole chicken was boiled separately and kept with boiled rice (it was not in any ways biryani) Kabab masala was too much spicy and masala was not cooked properly.”
  12. Keema Net −1
    “I had sukkha paratha, keema and white chana for breakfast. They put potato on chana which I never had in any Pakistani restaurant. This is tricky for cutting cost. In keema also green peas was more, mince is very very less.”
  13. Paratha Net −1
    “I went there and order for paratha and chana . And waiter bring food in 2 minutes but when i saw paratha was old and chana was to cold even oil was frozen .”
  14. Qeema karahi Net −1
    “Really very bad experience, yesterday night I visit the place with my family and guests for dinner. Really I was ashamed when the hair came out from “qeema karahi” and biryani was so bad it was like whole chicken was boiled separately and kept with boiled rice (it was not in any ways biryani) Kabab masala was too much spicy and masala was not cooked properly.”
  15. Samoosa without chatni Net −1
    “Samoosa without chatni in Oud Metha. Manager not cooperative. Bad Iftari in Ramadan”
  16. Sukkha paratha Net −1
    “Reasonable price, food taste was average. I had sukkha paratha, keema and white chana for breakfast.”
  17. Sweet bread Net −1
    “Thy served a sweet bread in the name of garlic naan.”
  18. The platter Net −1
    “We ordered the platter (including the chicken and mutton kebabs), but the portions were incredibly tiny for the price.”
  19. White chana Net −1
    “I had sukkha paratha, keema and white chana for breakfast. They put potato on chana which I never had in any Pakistani restaurant. This is tricky for cutting cost.”
  20. Egg bhurji Net −2
    “We ordered nihari n egg bhurji for breakfast and the taste of nihari was bitter. Swallowing the single bite was difficult then the waiter exchanged Nihari with channa but issue still same no taste at all like someone put Channa inside the boil water.”
  21. Chana Net −3
    “I went there and order for paratha and chana . And waiter bring food in 2 minutes but when i saw paratha was old and chana was to cold even oil was frozen .”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Allow time. Build in extra time, especially for simple bread orders: one regular reported 20–30 minute waits occurring repeatedly.

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Ask fresh. For breakfast, ask whether the paratha and chana are freshly prepared before ordering; one customer received both cold.

Plan the visit

Practical details

10th St
Oud Metha, Dubai
Mon4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Uneven service

Several reviews describe slow or disorganised service, including a repeated 20–30 minute wait for just two rotis.

Food consistency

Reviews range from excellent dishes to bland, bitter, cold or stale food, so execution appears unreliable between visits.

Customer-reported prices

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

92dhs

food for 4

“We spent 92dhs for food for 4 and it was not worth it”
Google review · October 2025
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Karachi Darbar is a Pakistani-focused restaurant in Oud Metha where you can order familiar dishes such as karahi, biryani, naan, kebabs, dal tadka and breakfast plates including keema paratha and chana. The strongest reviews focus on grills and mutton dishes: sheekh kebabs, mixed grill, mutton Afghani and mutton Peshawari karhai all receive specific praise. Rotis and naan are another recurring highlight, with one diner noting that naan refills were available.

There is also useful variety for groups, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Some meals came with complimentary salad or raita, and reviewers describe the prices as economical or reasonable; one report put food for four at 92dhs. That is a customer-reported example, not a current price list.

The main caution is inconsistency. Several diners mention cold or bland food, small portions, incorrect orders and poor breakfast preparation. Service can be quick, but another regular says even two rotis may take 20–30 minutes.

Cleanliness and upkeep are also disputed, with one detailed account describing chipped tables, dirty floors and leaking ACs. If you visit, allow time, ask about freshness and consider starting with the grills or a dish the staff currently recommends.

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