Karachi Darbar Karama 1

Name: Karachi Darbar Karama 1
Address: 31B Street - near lulu, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143347272

Al Karama

Pakistani restaurant Open now 04 334 7272

Karachi Darbar Karama 1 is a long-running Pakistani restaurant in Al Karama, serving traditional dishes such as mutton Peshawari, nihari, kebabs and fresh breads. Customers come for familiar, affordable Pakistani food, though service speed, dish consistency and upkeep can vary between visits.

Reputation Score

3.8

★★★★☆

4,828 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Mutton Peshawari

Mutton Peshawari is repeatedly praised, with reviewers calling it tender, delicious and the restaurant’s standout dish.

Strong Grills

Mutton seekh kebabs, chicken tikka and mixed grills receive specific praise for their flavour and juiciness.

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What to Eat at Karachi Darbar Karama 1

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Karachi Darbar Karama 1, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 10

Mutton seekh kabab Net +5

“We had the mutton seekh kabab, chicken karahi and biryani. Everything was rich and delicious!”
Roti Net +4

“If u looking for authentic Pakistan food it's the place, if u are not concerned about top highline, it's avarage, Mutton is good and Rotti is very nice but biriyani it's good for nothing, oobiya biriyani.”
Mutton peshawari Net +3

“food was so good, mutton peshawari is the best”
Chicken tikkka Net +3

“Very tasty foods, specially mutton shik kebab & chicken tikkka, roti”
Tandoori roti Net +3

“Loved their food. I absolutely loved their mutton seekhkababs and tandoori roti.”
Chicken karahi Net +2

“We ordered Tandoori Roti, Peshawari Mutton and Chicken Karahi. Taste was great.”
Haleem Net +2

“Haleem was good, but BUTTER CHICKEN, it was one of the worst butter chicken of my life, it tasted only tomato ketchup and cream that’s all & too of that the server was arguing, that it is the same and chef has made it, there is no change in the recipe, although I’ve heard a lot of things Karachi darbar, but my first experience, 🤮”
Kheema Net +2

“I highly recommend their keema and nihari in breakfast.”
Mutton biryani Net +2

“I think Namkeen was cooked with a mixture of oil, spices and concrete as well😛,The Mutton Biryani was spicy and delicious, and the Ras Malai was also delightful.”
Rumali roti Net +2

“This hotel caters Good and tasty food at economical prices. We have been visiting here since last 8 years and they have maintained their taste and quality as it is. Outdoor sitting is also available. This is Vegetarian and non vegetarian restaurant. Our favourite Vegetarian menus are vegetable kolhapuri, paneer tikka masala, rumali roti and kadak tanduri roti, vegetarian biryani, salads and mint chutney.”

Honorable mentions (30)

Butter chicken Net +1

“*The nicest dish is the butter chicken .. this is a must have.”
Daal Net +1

“The food was honestly delicious; the mixed grill, daal, all the breads, okra etc!”
Aloo mutter Net +1

“Love this place for its delicious food. One of the best rotis available. Aloo mutter and paneer which we tried were yummy.”
Aloo paratha Net +1

“We ordered chicken green tikka, roti, and aloo paratha. The chicken green tikka was tasty and had a variety of flavors, but the roti and aloo paratha were also good.”
Barbecue platters Net +1

“Their barbecue platters are mouth-watering — juicy, smoky, and full of aroma.”
Bhandi masala Net +1

“Food is amazing bhandi masala is must try dish”
Big naan Net +1

“I usually pair these with their Rumali Roti, which is consistently thin and soft, or their signature Big Naan, which is essential for soaking up every last drop of the Kadai gravy.”
Chenna Net +1

“I went for breakfast, so no major meal. Just a basic Chenna and Paratha. But the food was fresh and there Karak was tasty.”
Chicken green tikka Net +1

“We ordered chicken green tikka, roti, and aloo paratha. The chicken green tikka was tasty and had a variety of flavors, but the roti and aloo paratha were also good.”
Kadak tanduri roti Net +1

“This hotel caters Good and tasty food at economical prices. We have been visiting here since last 8 years and they have maintained their taste and quality as it is. Outdoor sitting is also available. This is Vegetarian and non vegetarian restaurant. Our favourite Vegetarian menus are vegetable kolhapuri, paneer tikka masala, rumali roti and kadak tanduri roti, vegetarian biryani, salads and mint chutney.”
Malai kofta Net +1

“Great taste. Tried Peshawar Mutton…. Malai kofta is awesome and on top is the tandoori Roti!! Amazing guys”
Mixed grill Net +1

“The food was honestly delicious; the mixed grill, daal, all the breads, okra etc!”
Mixed sabzi Net +1

“The biryani, haleem, nihari, and kebabs are all-time favorites, and even the vegetarian dishes like mixed sabzi, daal, and palak are full of flavor and freshness. 🌶🍛”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“Must try their Mutton Karahi & Roti....simply awesome.”
Mutton kebab karahi Net +1

“Very flavourful and the mutton kebab karahi is the one of best dishes after Chicken tikka.”
Mutton peshawari kadai Net +1

“The centerpiece of any meal here has to be the Mutton Peshawari Kadai. It is, without hyperbole, a mouthgasm in every sense of the word. The meat is tender to the point of melting, swimming in a rich, deeply spiced gravy that hits every note of salt, heat, and fat perfectly.”
Nan Net +1

“First time I brought my and son here and love the food and Nan, he liked so much he even took take out”
Nan roti Net +1

“Butter chicken and nan roti was very tasty.”
Palak paneer Net +1

“Also try palak paneer. And iftekhar service is nice and friendly.”
Paneer tikka masala Net +1

“This hotel caters Good and tasty food at economical prices. We have been visiting here since last 8 years and they have maintained their taste and quality as it is. Outdoor sitting is also available. This is Vegetarian and non vegetarian restaurant. Our favourite Vegetarian menus are vegetable kolhapuri, paneer tikka masala, rumali roti and kadak tanduri roti, vegetarian biryani, salads and mint chutney.”
Paratha Net +1

“I went for breakfast, so no major meal. Just a basic Chenna and Paratha. But the food was fresh and there Karak was tasty.”
Paya Net +1

“The paya is top of the line.”
Peshawar mutton Net +1

“Great taste. Tried Peshawar Mutton…. Malai kofta is awesome and on top is the tandoori Roti!! Amazing guys”
Plain naan Net +1

“*Butter and plain naan were good too.”
Ras malai Net +1

“I think Namkeen was cooked with a mixture of oil, spices and concrete as well😛,The Mutton Biryani was spicy and delicious, and the Ras Malai was also delightful.”
Vegetable kolhapuri Net +1

“This hotel caters Good and tasty food at economical prices. We have been visiting here since last 8 years and they have maintained their taste and quality as it is. Outdoor sitting is also available. This is Vegetarian and non vegetarian restaurant. Our favourite Vegetarian menus are vegetable kolhapuri, paneer tikka masala, rumali roti and kadak tanduri roti, vegetarian biryani, salads and mint chutney.”
Vegetarian biryani Net +1

“This hotel caters Good and tasty food at economical prices. We have been visiting here since last 8 years and they have maintained their taste and quality as it is. Outdoor sitting is also available. This is Vegetarian and non vegetarian restaurant. Our favourite Vegetarian menus are vegetable kolhapuri, paneer tikka masala, rumali roti and kadak tanduri roti, vegetarian biryani, salads and mint chutney.”
Beef nihari Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I tried Beef Nihari with roti. The Nihari was decent — not outstanding, but not bad either. There was no overpowering taste, and overall it was fine. I would rate the Nihari around 6.5 to 7 out of 10.”
Chicken biryani Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The chicken biryani was decent—spicy with one large piece of chicken—but nothing special.”
Qeema karele Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We really had to wait for approximately 4-5 minutes for our next naan twice. Drinks were also served late. Mutton peshawari was good. Qeema karele was average.”

Drinks 1

Karak Net +1

“But the food was fresh and there Karak was tasty. Little sweet. But manageable.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Aloo keema Net −1

“I ordered last time aloo keema and it was same .”
Aloo matar Net −1

“I had never eaten such worse Aloo Matar from a Pakistani restaurant. I wish i can give them 0 star. Tasteless , full of some red foor color.”
Butter naan Net −1

“And the butter naan just tasted like nido milk powder.”
Chicken korma Net −1

“We asked for chicken korma for children’s specifically asking and telling them not to put any spices and waiter came up with gravy with green chills, when we asked him “why there is chills in it” he was arguing with us that this comes with the chills, when he was specifically told not to put any “chills and spices in it. I mean How messes up with Korma? A simplest dish with grainy, disturbingly sweetish, come on Karachi Darbar, if not maintaining at least don’t spoil the reputation of Pakistani food.”
Chicken mughlai Net −1

“Chicken Mughlai, I'm not sure whether the Mughals used to eat a dish as average as this or the chef failed to do justice with the receipe”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid Rush. Visit outside busy periods if possible: reviews say service slows when the restaurant fills up and orders can take time.

Check Availability. Ask before ordering mutton biryani; one customer visited three times hoping for it and found it unavailable.

Plan the visit

Practical details

31B Street - near lulu

Al Karama, Dubai

04 334 7272

Mon	4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	4:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Food

Food quality varies sharply: customers praise some dishes but describe other visits as tasteless or disappointing.

Upkeep Issues

Some visitors report a run-down interior, weak air conditioning and tables smelling of an old cleaning cloth.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 3

Pepsi

“• Pepsi: AED 3 (charged separately)”

Google review · March 2026

8 AED each

Ras malai

“Ras malai is 8 AED each for a very small piece and honestly had no taste”

Google review · May 2026

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The Bottom Line

Karachi Darbar Karama 1 is a long-established Pakistani restaurant in Al Karama, with reviews tracing its heritage back to 1973. The menu is built around familiar comfort food rather than polished presentation. Mutton Peshawari, mutton seekh kebabs, nihari and naan are the safest starting points, with several customers returning for the grills and breads.

The strongest experiences are food-led. One long-time diner describes tender Mutton Peshawari, juicy seekh kebabs, soft Rumali Roti and a Big Naan suited to soaking up gravy. Other reviews praise butter chicken, haleem, keema and Sunday halwa puri, while the biryani attracts mixed reactions.

A clearly itemised visit recorded beef nihari at AED 15, two rotis at AED 2 and Pepsi at AED 3, for a AED 20 total. Service and surroundings are less dependable. Some guests describe polite, fast hospitality, but others report slow orders, missed salad, late drinks and poor staff handling.

Reviews also mention weak AC, tired interiors and tables that smelled of a cleaning cloth, although some visitors found the restaurant clean and comfortable. Try visiting outside the rush, check dish availability first, and note that nearby side roads reportedly have ample RTA parking.