Karachi Darbar Hor Al Anz

Karachi Darbar Hor Al Anz

Hor Al Anz

Karachi Darbar Hor Al Anz is a Pakistani restaurant known in reviews for breakfast, biryani and familiar comfort dishes. Customers mention generous portions, affordable everyday meals and quick delivery, though food quality and service can vary between visits.

Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,765 ratings
5★
59%
4★
17%
3★
13%
2★
4%
1★
6%

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The Good Stuff

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Biryani portions

Chicken biryani is described as authentic, with generous portions; another review says the rice could feed two people.

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Breakfast

Breakfast is a strong reason to visit, with reviews praising its satisfaction, value and morning appeal.

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What to Eat at Karachi Darbar Hor Al Anz

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

Food 2

  1. Qeema paratha Net +2
    “Apart from a few dishes like Aalu/Qeema paratha and some BBQ dishes, nothing else is even remotely tasty anymore.”
  2. Shahi tukra Net +2
    “Hi, I came here after 3 years and i must say the food has been improved dramatically.. so far i have tried dal makhni, karela Karahi and chic bbq.. and for sweet definitely try Shahi Tukra( one of the best in town)”
Honorable mentions (20)
  1. Aaloo palak ghost Net +1
    “Aaloo Palak Ghost and Mutton Gobi very spicy and tasty 😋”
  2. Aalu paratha Net +1
    “Apart from a few dishes like Aalu/Qeema paratha and some BBQ dishes, nothing else is even remotely tasty anymore.”
  3. Beryani rice Net +1
    “I ordered Tika Masala Chicken, Butter Naan, and Beryani rice. The food came hot and the food was delicious! Full of flavor, the rice could easily feed two people.”
  4. Biriyani Net +1
    “The biriyani and chicken was good, but what came out of the box was the sweet they gave us, it was just yummy.”
  5. Butter chicken Net +1
    “My favorite restaurant in dubai. For more then 10 years. Every time I'm back to dubai I will have to eat them. The chicken Tikka and butter chicken is a must!”
  6. Butter naan Net +1
    “I ordered Tika Masala Chicken, Butter Naan, and Beryani rice. The food came hot and the food was delicious! Full of flavor, the rice could easily feed two people.”
  7. Chicken biryani Net +1
    “I visited Karachi Darbar today — really enjoyed the food, especially the chicken biryani and grill platter. The taste was authentic and portions were generous.”
  8. Chicken kadai Net +1
    “Hor al ANZ I eat chicken kadai. Very testy.”
  9. Chicken masala Net +1
    “We Tried Chicken Masala, Naan & Roti. . . . The food came hot and the food was delicious! Full of flavor, Staff was amazing and very friendly. . . 🌟 Overall Ratings -6/10 . 📍 Karachi Darbar, Hor Al Anz . ✌️ Peace”
  10. Chicken tikka Net +1
    “My favorite restaurant in dubai. For more then 10 years. Every time I'm back to dubai I will have to eat them. The chicken Tikka and butter chicken is a must!”
  11. Grill platter Net +1
    “I visited Karachi Darbar today — really enjoyed the food, especially the chicken biryani and grill platter. The taste was authentic and portions were generous.”
  12. Gulab jaman Net +1
    “Their are a lot of eating options available for food lovers, especially for sweets their shahi tukra and gulab jaman are must try 😋”
  13. Motton paya Net +1
    “#Karachi Darbar is A #Brand such a nice place very best service from Muhammad Zaheer delicious food Qeema paratha and simple paratha, motton Paya also much delicious im so enjoyed here with my girl friend she is also very heppy 💞💞💞🥰🥰”
  14. Mutton gobi Net +1
    “Aaloo Palak Ghost and Mutton Gobi very spicy and tasty 😋”
  15. Mutton peshawari karahi Net +1
    “Taste is very good. Specially mutton peshawari karahi is awesome.”
  16. Paneer makhani Net +1
    “Pakistani Court Special Karachi Darbar So sweet Recipe 🇵🇰 Paneer Makhani”
  17. Peyalah kheer Net +1
    “Yammy dish😋good 😋outstanding 👌Karachi darbar is a best dishes love it👍 Peyalah kheer👌rableh 💗”
  18. Rableh Net +1
    “Yammy dish😋good 😋outstanding 👌Karachi darbar is a best dishes love it👍 Peyalah kheer👌rableh 💗”
  19. Simple paratha Net +1
    “#Karachi Darbar is A #Brand such a nice place very best service from Muhammad Zaheer delicious food Qeema paratha and simple paratha, motton Paya also much delicious im so enjoyed here with my girl friend she is also very heppy 💞💞💞🥰🥰”
  20. Tika masala chicken Net +1
    “I ordered Tika Masala Chicken, Butter Naan, and Beryani rice. The food came hot and the food was delicious! Full of flavor, the rice could easily feed two people.”

Drinks 1

  1. Morning tea Net +1
    “Nothing beats this simmering morning tea with a light blend of cardamom and perfectly cooked milk. Must try for those desi aficionados.”
What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

  1. Chikan karahi Net −1
    “This is my first and last time on december 10 2021 today at 10:40 i buy chikan karahi to eat in room when i open it has a smell i canot eat it u guys have to shame of this kind of service dnt use the name of karachi if u dnt have gd service”
  2. Haleem Net −1
    “I tried Haleem and vegetable biryani. It was extra oily and taste was Not at all real Karachi style or Pakistani flavor.”
  3. Mutton kadai Net −1
    “I ordered mutton kadai what I got is un cooked Mutton which you can't have it. I complained about the Mutton kadai with restaurant manager but no use he don't take any action.”
  4. Mutton karahi Net −1
    “The food was extremely disappointing—the flavors were unpleasant, the chicken was undercooked, and the mutton karahi was overly spicy. It wasn’t worth the price.”
  5. Vegetable biryani Net −1
    “I tried Haleem and vegetable biryani. It was extra oily and taste was Not at all real Karachi style or Pakistani flavor.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid peaks. Visit outside peak hours if possible, as one diner found the restaurant crowded at busy times.

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Check availability. Ask what is still available before ordering: one review says dishes can sell out because food is not cooked on the premises.

Plan the visit

Practical details

78GJ+357
Hor Al Anz - Deira, Dubai
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Common Concerns

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Uneven cooking

One customer received uncooked mutton kadai, while another reported undercooked chicken.

Slow service

A repeat visitor said service was slow and careless, with little apparent response to customer concerns.

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The Bottom Line

Karachi Darbar Hor Al Anz is a Pakistani restaurant with a particularly strong breakfast following and a broad menu of familiar dishes. Reviewers come for chicken biryani, qeema paratha, mutton paya and BBQ, while Shahi Tukra is a recurring dessert recommendation. Biryani portions have been described as generous enough for two people.

The food is not completely consistent. Some diners found the biryani, kebabs, chicken tikka, butter chicken and mutton Peshawari karahi very good, but others reported oily haleem, a disappointing vegetable biryani, excessive spice and meat that was undercooked. One long-time customer felt the Pakistani flavour had declined, with only a few dishes still standing out.

Prices are often described as reasonable or affordable for an everyday meal, and one regular praised fast delivery. Service reviews range from friendly and attentive to slow and careless. The setting is functional rather than polished: the restaurant has been called old and in need of renovation, and the family hall can become uncomfortably hot.

It is also worth asking what remains available later in the day, since one review says dishes are limited by what has already been prepared. Overall, it suits diners looking for a casual Pakistani breakfast or selected traditional dishes, provided they keep expectations measured and check their order when it arrives.

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