Karachi Grill Restaurant

Karachi Grill Restaurant

Jumeirah

Pakistani restaurant Open now 04 344 7000

Karachi Grill is a Pakistani restaurant in Jumeirah serving grilled meats, curries, biryani and a lunch buffet. Reviews point to juicy BBQ, karahi and generous portions, alongside family-friendly seating and modern takes on desi dishes, though buffet quality can vary for vegetarian food and desserts.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
12,425 ratings
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82%
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The Good Stuff

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Strong grills

Signature lamb chops were described as soft, juicy and succulent, while other reviews praised the BBQ platters and kebabs.

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Buffet value

The lunch buffet is repeatedly described as affordable, varied and worthwhile for its selection of starters, mains and desserts.

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What to Eat at Karachi Grill Restaurant

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

Food 3

  1. Chicken handi Net +2
    “I tried their chicken handi and kebabs, and both were packed with flavor, cooked to perfection, and served fresh.”
  2. Dal chawal bites Net +2
    “Cheese tikka boti and dal chawal bites too are good”
  3. Dramatic dry ice mango milk cake Net +2
    “I had creamy Malai Tikka Boti and sizzling Matka Ghosht with rogni naan and dramatic dry ice Mango Milk Cake that’s almost too pretty to eat-it had mango toppings and cake soaked in syrup, it was creamy, milky, soft and melted the moment i took a bite of it.”
Honorable mentions (37)
  1. Biryani Net +1
    “The biryani was fragrant and flavorful—just the right balance of spices.”
  2. Achari tikka boti Net +1
    “- Dal Chawal Bites & Achari Tikka Boti – unique and delicious”
  3. Bbq platter Net +1
    “The food was delicious, we especially enjoyed the BBQ platter, which was juicy and flavorful, along with the Chicken Peshawari Karahi.”
  4. Bihari kebab Net +1
    “We enjoyed a view of burj Khalifa in the distance whilst tucking in bihari kebab, chicken handi and biryani. The Matka Murgh Mumtaz was a speciality item that we really enjoyed and would come for again! The bihari kebabs were good too, but we've definitely had better biryani.”
  5. Carrot halwa Net +1
    “The carrot halwa, ras malai and desi chai was good too.”
  6. Cheese boti Net +1
    “Cheese boti and mutton was perfectly cooked and juicy, and the chaat was proper pakistan style.”
  7. Cheese tikka boti Net +1
    “Cheese tikka boti and dal chawal bites too are good”
  8. Chicken dum biryani Net +1
    “We also couldn’t resist the Chicken Dum Biryani – a rich, saffron-infused rice dish with marinated chicken, slow-cooked in an earthen pot and served with raita.”
  9. Chicken peshawari karahi Net +1
    “The food was delicious, we especially enjoyed the BBQ platter, which was juicy and flavorful, along with the Chicken Peshawari Karahi.”
  10. Chicken raishmi kebab Net +1
    “We ordered the Chicken Raishmi Kebab, Mutton Peshawari Karahi in ghee, and assorted naan varieties. Everything was perfect, rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and high-quality meat.”
  11. Diljalay Net +1
    “Refreshing beverages like the Mango Passion Mojito and their signature Diljalay complemented the meal perfectly.”
  12. Egg fried rice Net +1
    “We had chicken handi and egg fried rice at Karachi Grill Jumeirah. The food tasted really good and the ambiance was what we enjoyed the most. Both the rice and handi had just the right amount of spices, not too heavy.”
  13. Firini Net +1
    “But their mini pastries (only 1 type served )was good so was their Firini and LabEshirin.”
  14. Garlic naan Net +1
    “The Mutton Peshawari was another highlight, tender and flavorful, especially when paired with garlic naan.”
  15. Karachi mix chaat Net +1
    “- Karachi Zatooni Salad & Karachi Mix Chaat – bursting with flavors”
  16. Karachi mutton sheekh kabab Net +1
    “From the grill, we tried the Karachi Mutton Sheekh Kabab, perfectly spiced and served with crispy fries.”
  17. Karachi spl chaat Net +1
    “We had karachi spl chaat 5/5”
  18. Karachi zatooni salad Net +1
    “- Karachi Zatooni Salad & Karachi Mix Chaat – bursting with flavors”
  19. Kebab in tarragon sauce Net +1
    “The iftar savory items and dinner food were average. Only the BBQ was decent the kebab in tarragon sauce was good.”
  20. Labeshirin Net +1
    “But their mini pastries (only 1 type served )was good so was their Firini and LabEshirin.”
  21. Manchow soup Net +1
    “We began with two soups: the newly launched Manchow soup, a bold and spicy Indo-Chinese chicken soup with crispy noodles, and the “Hum App Kay Hain Corn” soup, a comforting egg drop and sweet corn soup garnished with spring onions and your choice of chicken or vegetables.”
  22. Mango mastani falooda Net +1
    “I love their mango Mastani Falooda.”
  23. Matka murgh mumtaz Net +1
    “The Matka Murgh Mumtaz was a speciality item that we really enjoyed and would come for again!”
  24. Mixed daal and chicken karai dish Net +1
    “I also tried the mixed daal and chicken Karai dish which were equally delicious.”
  25. Mocktails Net +1
    “The mocktails were good fun with lots of dry ice and served in unique glasses.”
  26. Mutton keema Net +1
    “The food (apart from veg) was of very high quality, grills, Mutton Keema, Mutton Lal curry, Biryani etc were awesome.”
  27. Mutton lal curry Net +1
    “The food (apart from veg) was of very high quality, grills, Mutton Keema, Mutton Lal curry, Biryani etc were awesome.”
  28. Mutton peshawari Net +1
    “The Mutton Peshawari was another highlight, tender and flavorful, especially when paired with garlic naan.”
  29. Mutton peshawari karahi in ghee Net +1
    “We ordered the Chicken Raishmi Kebab, Mutton Peshawari Karahi in ghee, and assorted naan varieties. Everything was perfect, rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and high-quality meat.”
  30. Palak paneer Net +1
    “Impressive selection of Grills but Lacked in vegetarian options , atleast should keep some decent veg options, Dal also was quite watery and mix vegetable today was not upto mark.(Last time had palak paneer that was good)”
  31. Papdi chaat Net +1
    “We also enjoyed the molecular gastronomy styled Papdi Chaat, presented with layers of masala aloo, curd, sev, and tangy chutneys – a modern take on a classic street snack.”
  32. Rose milk cake Net +1
    “- And to end on a sweet note, the Rose Milk Cake was absolutely divine!”
  33. Signature lamb chops Net +1
    “I ordered their signature lamb chops, the were soft, juicy and succulent.”
  34. Sizzling matka ghosht Net +1
    “I had creamy Malai Tikka Boti and sizzling Matka Ghosht with rogni naan and dramatic dry ice Mango Milk Cake that’s almost too pretty to eat-it had mango toppings and cake soaked in syrup, it was creamy, milky, soft and melted the moment i took a bite of it. loved matka ghosht the most.”
  35. Thai crunchy salad Net +1
    “Our starters were packed with flavor and creativity. The Thai Crunchy Salad was a standout, featuring fresh iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, peanut butter dressing, crispy croutons, and fried chicken.”
  36. Bbq Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “The iftar savory items and dinner food were average. Only the BBQ was decent the kebab in tarragon sauce was good.”
  37. Ras malai Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “The carrot halwa, ras malai and desi chai was good too.”

Drinks 4

  1. Desi chai Net +1
    “The carrot halwa, ras malai and desi chai was good too.”
  2. Loaded pistachio milkshake Net +1
    “Tried their signature dessert loaded pistachio milkshake…it was mind blowing …Do visit and try this restaurant in Jumeirah”
  3. Mango passion mojito Net +1
    “Refreshing beverages like the Mango Passion Mojito and their signature Diljalay complemented the meal perfectly.”
  4. Sangria raspberry Net +1
    “- Refreshing beverages like Sangria Raspberry, Mango Passion, and Mojito”
What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

  1. Beef salan Net −1
    “We ordered Nihari. We were served with beef Salan. We refused to eat.”
  2. Chapli kabab Net −1
    “After placing the order, the food was very disappointing. The food was tasteless, and the Chapli Kabab was not cooked properly and had a bad smell, which was unacceptable.”
  3. Gajar halwa Net −1
    “Deserts were not so good...don't know why in Dubai restaurants, the Gulab Jamun r not made of Mawa, and here also it was ready made maida& milk powder mix based , hence not good, same was with Gajar Halwa needed more ghee Khoya and more cooking it was complete turn off .....jalebi also cold soggy and down market & cheap.....SIMPLY BAD.”
  4. Gulab jamun Net −1
    “Deserts were not so good...don't know why in Dubai restaurants, the Gulab Jamun r not made of Mawa, and here also it was ready made maida& milk powder mix based , hence not good, same was with Gajar Halwa needed more ghee Khoya and more cooking it was complete turn off .....jalebi also cold soggy and down market & cheap.....SIMPLY BAD.”
  5. Jalebi Net −1
    “Deserts were not so good...don't know why in Dubai restaurants, the Gulab Jamun r not made of Mawa, and here also it was ready made maida& milk powder mix based , hence not good, same was with Gajar Halwa needed more ghee Khoya and more cooking it was complete turn off .....jalebi also cold soggy and down market & cheap.....SIMPLY BAD.”
  6. Nihari Net −1
    “We ordered Nihari. We were served with beef Salan. We refused to eat. Chef came asking for issue. During discussion, he admitted that he never worked in Karachi and was not well aware of Nihari Masala.”
  7. Soggy samosa Net −1
    “Well the Grills were excellent but not a single veg option except soggy samosa. The salad section was good too with excellent selection which goes good with grills and main course.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Arrive early. If driving at the weekend, arrive early because a review says RTA parking can fill up and the restaurant has no own parking.

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Choose grills. For the strongest buffet showing, focus on grills and main courses rather than expecting standout vegetarian dishes or desserts.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Jumeirah Street - Villa 290 Jumeirah Beach Road
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 2, Dubai
04 344 7000
Mon11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sat11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sun11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Weak vegetables

One lunch-buffet review found very few vegetarian choices, watery dal and disappointing mixed vegetables.

Dessert dips

The same buffet review criticised the gulab jamun, jalebi and rasmalai, although mini pastries, firini and LabEshirin were better received.

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The Bottom Line

Karachi Grill is a Pakistani restaurant in Jumeirah that suits diners looking for grilled meats, karahi, biryani and a broad lunch buffet. The reviews are strongest on the BBQ: lamb chops, kebabs and BBQ platters are often described as juicy, tender and well cooked. The Mutton Peshawari Karahi in ghee, chicken handi and Matka Murgh Mumtaz are also useful dishes to look for on the menu.

The setting is clean, spacious and family-friendly, with indoor and outdoor seating. Several customers found it comfortable for groups, family time and celebrations, while others liked the warm décor and modern presentation. Creative mocktails, including drinks served with dry ice, and desserts such as pistachio milk cake add a more contemporary touch.

The restaurant is also open until 2 AM. Value is a recurring theme, especially for the lunch buffet and generous portions, but the buffet is not completely consistent. One detailed visit found excellent grills and mains but very limited vegetarian choices and poor desserts.

Iftar can also mean long queues and a slow buffet changeover. Drivers should note that there is no own parking; one review advises arriving early for RTA parking at weekends. Taste and service have been excellent for many diners, though a handful reported excessive salt, average food or inattentive service.

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