Affordable dishes
Chicken kadai was reported to start from 10 AED, with good taste and quantity.
Karachi Golden Restaurant
Hor Al Anz
Karachi Golden Restaurant is a casual Pakistani restaurant in Hor Al Anz, known for affordable desi food and generous portions. Reviewers repeatedly point to dishes such as chicken kadai, tawa masala and freshly made breads, with outdoor seating and a family room adding flexibility.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
423 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh breads
Freshly made breads and hot rotti are recurring highlights, especially alongside the main dishes.
Tawa specialties
Chicken tawa fry and chicken tawa masala are repeatedly singled out as distinctive dishes worth trying.
Outdoor seating
There is plenty of outdoor seating, and a family room is also mentioned.
Polite staff
Several reviews describe the staff as polite, friendly and cooperative.
Breakfast option
Tea, potato samosas and breakfast are available for an earlier visit.
What to Eat at Karachi Golden Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Karachi Golden Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Karachi Golden Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Shahi dal Net +3
“I went only for a couple of times, their shahi dal I'd very tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“I went only for a couple of times, their shahi dal I'd very tasty.”September 2020
“One if the best Shahi Daals to have.”June 2020
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Barbecue Net +2
“Traditional Pakistani Cuisine*: Delicious Karahi, Tawa Masala, and Barbecue options”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Traditional Pakistani Cuisine*: Delicious Karahi, Tawa Masala, and Barbecue options”October 2025
“All Desi food specially chicken tikka and bar b q is very good taste with this spacial bar b q sauce all staff are good clean environment and also outside sitting capacity in evening timing. Good Quality taste with cheap price in hor al anz I recommended visit and try.”February 2023
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Biryani Net +2
“Affordable prices and desi taste! Karachi Golden Restaurant offers good Pakistani dishes, especially the biryani and karahi.”
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Review excerpts
“Affordable prices and desi taste! Karachi Golden Restaurant offers good Pakistani dishes, especially the biryani and karahi.”July 2025
“Love this place the biriyani served here I the best I have tasted sorry Mom . The mutton item is great and the nan or the Pakistani bread I the highlight. Recommend highly.👍👍👌😋😋”February 2019
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Chicken kadai Net +2
“✅ Affordable price, chicken kadai start from 10 AED ✅ Good Taste. Quantity also Good”
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Review excerpts
“✅ Affordable price, chicken kadai start from 10 AED ✅ Good Taste. Quantity also Good”May 2024
“The chicken kadai, beef roast and dal fry are at the forefront of the test”August 2020
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Dal fry Net +2
“For 20+ years it's My favorite place for chana masala and Dal fry and their rotti is always served fresh and steaming hot, the staff is polite and always ready to help, seriously the keep an eye on you form time to time to make sure your plate is filled, also the prices are very affordable, you get delicious food for best prices.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For 20+ years it's My favorite place for chana masala and Dal fry and their rotti is always served fresh and steaming hot, the staff is polite and always ready to help, seriously the keep an eye on you form time to time to make sure your plate is filled, also the prices are very affordable, you get delicious food for best prices.”March 2021
“The chicken kadai, beef roast and dal fry are at the forefront of the test”August 2020
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Thawa masala(chicken) Net +2
“One of the unique dish thawa masala(chicken). Must try dish Affordable price.”
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Review excerpts
“One of the unique dish thawa masala(chicken). Must try dish Affordable price.”June 2024
“Good place to have desi food specially there tawa masala chicken”November 2022
Honorable mentions (11)
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Beef roast Net +1
“The chicken kadai, beef roast and dal fry are at the forefront of the test”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken kadai, beef roast and dal fry are at the forefront of the test”August 2020
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Chana masala Net +1
“For 20+ years it's My favorite place for chana masala and Dal fry and their rotti is always served fresh and steaming hot, the staff is polite and always ready to help, seriously the keep an eye on you form time to time to make sure your plate is filled, also the prices are very affordable, you get delicious food for best prices.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For 20+ years it's My favorite place for chana masala and Dal fry and their rotti is always served fresh and steaming hot, the staff is polite and always ready to help, seriously the keep an eye on you form time to time to make sure your plate is filled, also the prices are very affordable, you get delicious food for best prices.”March 2021
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Chicken tawa keema Net +1
“Chicken tawa keema best 👌”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken tawa keema best 👌”June 2025
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“All Desi food specially chicken tikka and bar b q is very good taste with this spacial bar b q sauce all staff are good clean environment and also outside sitting capacity in evening timing. Good Quality taste with cheap price in hor al anz I recommended visit and try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“All Desi food specially chicken tikka and bar b q is very good taste with this spacial bar b q sauce all staff are good clean environment and also outside sitting capacity in evening timing. Good Quality taste with cheap price in hor al anz I recommended visit and try.”February 2023
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Eeegs salona Net +1
“Eeegs salona is the best”
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Review excerpts
“Eeegs salona is the best”May 2026
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Grill chicken Net +1
“Love their grill chicken cheap amd tasty. If you're fan of that then this is the placr. The area is rushy hard to find parking. Or else the food is perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“Love their grill chicken cheap amd tasty. If you're fan of that then this is the placr. The area is rushy hard to find parking. Or else the food is perfect.”September 2024
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Nan Net +1
“Love this place the biriyani served here I the best I have tasted sorry Mom . The mutton item is great and the nan or the Pakistani bread I the highlight. Recommend highly.👍👍👌😋😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Love this place the biriyani served here I the best I have tasted sorry Mom . The mutton item is great and the nan or the Pakistani bread I the highlight. Recommend highly.👍👍👌😋😋”February 2019
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Shahid dall Net +1
“It's Karachi restaurant but you will not find Pakistani meals. Any how good taste of Shahid Dall. Tawwa karahi. But oil they are using I think is not of good quality because when you regularly eat meal from Karachi golden restaurant ,you will see pimples on your face after a week.waiters and desk manager all are Very polite. And quick service. I suggest to visit only once a week. But don't bring you children. Come alone.”
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Review excerpts
“It's Karachi restaurant but you will not find Pakistani meals. Any how good taste of Shahid Dall. Tawwa karahi. But oil they are using I think is not of good quality because when you regularly eat meal from Karachi golden restaurant ,you will see pimples on your face after a week.waiters and desk manager all are Very polite. And quick service. I suggest to visit only once a week. But don't bring you children. Come alone.”May 2018
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Tandoori chicken Net +1
“Tandoori Chicken served with gravy sauce on side.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tandoori Chicken served with gravy sauce on side.”October 2021
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Tawa chicken Net +1
“Best in town, fresh, tasteful, pakistani punjabi delicacy, nominal price, value for money, shahi dal and tawa chicken must try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best in town, fresh, tasteful, pakistani punjabi delicacy, nominal price, value for money, shahi dal and tawa chicken must try.”February 2023
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Tawa masala Net +1
“Traditional Pakistani Cuisine*: Delicious Karahi, Tawa Masala, and Barbecue options”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Traditional Pakistani Cuisine*: Delicious Karahi, Tawa Masala, and Barbecue options”October 2025
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Tea Net +1
“Tea is fantastic potato 🥔 samosa is good and breakfast also superb”
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Review excerpts
“Tea is fantastic potato 🥔 samosa is good and breakfast also superb”March 2020
What to Avoid (2)
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Beef paya Net −1
“I had beef paya, the gravy is not good it's very think feels like they are adding some thickening agent to the stew and the paratha was very starchy not soft at all”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had beef paya, the gravy is not good it's very think feels like they are adding some thickening agent to the stew and the paratha was very starchy not soft at all”November 2025
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Paratha Net −1
“I had beef paya, the gravy is not good it's very think feels like they are adding some thickening agent to the stew and the paratha was very starchy not soft at all”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had beef paya, the gravy is not good it's very think feels like they are adding some thickening agent to the stew and the paratha was very starchy not soft at all”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try tawa. Order chicken tawa fry or tawa masala; reviewers describe these as rare or must-try dishes.
Bring cash. Confirm the current price before ordering, as one review says prices can change.
Check seating. Ask for outdoor seating or the family room if you prefer a different dining setup.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to park because the area is busy and spaces can be hard to find.
Check cleanliness. Before settling in, check the tableware and dining area; a reviewer specifically flagged the drinking tumbler.
Choose bread. Add freshly made bread or rotti to your meal; reviewers say it is served hot and tastes especially good.
Plan the visit
Practical details
78FP+V5M - 53 34A St
Hor Al Anz - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 4:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:45 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene concerns
Two reviews report cockroaches in the dining area, while another describes an unclean family hall.
Price changes
One customer complained that prices changed and felt a vegetable dish was overpriced for the area.
Parking difficulty
The surrounding area is described as busy, making parking difficult.
Paya quality
A beef paya review criticised the thick gravy and a paratha that was starchy rather than soft.
Delivery issue
A customer reported that the delivery driver refused to deliver the order.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 AED
chicken kadai
“✅ Affordable price, chicken kadai start from 10 AED”Google review · May 2024
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The Bottom Line
Karachi Golden Restaurant is a casual Pakistani food stop in Hor Al Anz, with a menu that reviewers associate most strongly with chicken kadai, chicken tawa dishes, biryani, shahi dal and barbecue. It appeals to diners looking for desi flavour at modest prices rather than a polished destination restaurant. Chicken tawa fry and thawa masala are the clearest dishes to start with, while fresh breads and hot rotti make useful additions.
Value is a recurring theme. One review says chicken kadai starts from 10 AED, and customers also praise the portions, grill chicken, dal fry and shahi dal. There is outdoor seating, plus a family room, so the setting can work for casual meals or groups; another review mentions bachelors gatherings.
Tea, potato samosas and breakfast are also available. The main caution is cleanliness. Reviews describe cockroaches around tables and in the family hall, and one customer asked for drinking tumblers to be washed between customers.
Service feedback is mixed: some diners call the staff polite and helpful, while others mention slow or poor service and a delivery refusal. Parking can be difficult in the busy area, so checking prices and arriving with extra time is sensible.