Generous portions
One diner found the biryani tasty, generously portioned and affordable.
King’s Darbar Restaurant Hyderabadi
جبل علي
King’s Darbar Restaurant Hyderabadi is an Indian restaurant in جبل علي centred on Hyderabadi-style biryani and other regional dishes. Reviews most often point people towards the biryani, particularly chicken biryani and Chicken 65 Biryani, though consistency and service can vary.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
131 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Biryani flavour
Several reviews describe the biryani as a strong reason to visit, with one calling it close to authentic Hyderabad style.
Chicken options
Chicken biryani and Chicken 65 Biryani were both praised in a positive visit.
Affordable pricing
A diner specifically described the food as very affordable, alongside large portions.
Mutton highlight
One recent diner found the mutton biryani delicious and the meat good quality.
What to Eat at King’s Darbar Restaurant Hyderabadi 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 King’s Darbar Restaurant Hyderabadi, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of King’s Darbar Restaurant Hyderabadi, 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
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Biryani Net +4
“taste is good but no chicken pieces only 17 drm biryani 2 small pieces 🤣🥹”
Positive 6Negative 2
Review excerpts
“taste is good but no chicken pieces only 17 drm biryani 2 small pieces 🤣🥹”May 2026
“Had biryani with my friend in this restaurant, food taste was amazing and very big portions. Waiter was very attentive and gave us an excellent service. Price also very affordable. Highly recommend this restaurant.”February 2025
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Hyderabad biryani Net +3
“Food is excellent, especially Hyderabad biryani is very Good.”
Positive 4Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Food is excellent, especially Hyderabad biryani is very Good.”September 2023
“One of the best hyderabadi biryani in Uae. I have lived at Hyderabad for two years , so can say that this biryani is almost 80% close to our authentic Hyderabad biryani.”April 2023
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Chicken 65 biryani Net +2
“I recently had a Gr8 experience in Kings Darbar Restaurant Dip 1, The waiter and 1 new Supervisor were friendly & Efficient, I particularly enjoyed chicken biryani, chicken 65 Biryani and Haleem also good vow, I thought as if I was in Hydrabad.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I recently had a Gr8 experience in Kings Darbar Restaurant Dip 1, The waiter and 1 new Supervisor were friendly & Efficient, I particularly enjoyed chicken biryani, chicken 65 Biryani and Haleem also good vow, I thought as if I was in Hydrabad.”January 2026
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Haleem Net +1
“Haleem was good 👍🏼”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Haleem was good 👍🏼”June 2024
“I recently had a Gr8 experience in Kings Darbar Restaurant Dip 1, The waiter and 1 new Supervisor were friendly & Efficient, I particularly enjoyed chicken biryani, chicken 65 Biryani and Haleem also good vow, I thought as if I was in Hydrabad.”January 2026
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“I recently had a Gr8 experience in Kings Darbar Restaurant Dip 1, The waiter and 1 new Supervisor were friendly & Efficient, I particularly enjoyed chicken biryani, chicken 65 Biryani and Haleem also good vow, I thought as if I was in Hydrabad.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I recently had a Gr8 experience in Kings Darbar Restaurant Dip 1, The waiter and 1 new Supervisor were friendly & Efficient, I particularly enjoyed chicken biryani, chicken 65 Biryani and Haleem also good vow, I thought as if I was in Hydrabad.”January 2026
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Chicken dum biryani Net +1
“The restaurant is well-regarded for its flavorful and generously portioned biryanis, especially the Chicken Dum Biryani and Mutton Biryani, which are popular among patrons.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The restaurant is well-regarded for its flavorful and generously portioned biryanis, especially the Chicken Dum Biryani and Mutton Biryani, which are popular among patrons.”October 2024
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Spicy soup Net +1
“Their spicy soup is No.1. Try that also”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their spicy soup is No.1. Try that also”February 2023
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Supreme mutton biryani Net +1
“Ordered supreme Mutton Biryani and i must say it was really good and quantity is worth the price. Service could be a little better.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered supreme Mutton Biryani and i must say it was really good and quantity is worth the price. Service could be a little better.”September 2023
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Bucket biriyanis Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Extremely satisfied....taken 7 biriyani buckets today... extremely satisfied...”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Extremely satisfied....taken 7 biriyani buckets today... extremely satisfied...”January 2026
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Mutton kabab Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Mutton Kabab was ok.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Biryani parcels Net −1
“Be aware that biryani parcels sometimes come without masala and enough pieces.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Be aware that biryani parcels sometimes come without masala and enough pieces.”August 2025
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Chicken 65 Net −1
“A lot of food coloring added. The chicken 65 was really chewy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“A lot of food coloring added. The chicken 65 was really chewy.”June 2024
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Frozen mutton biryani Net −1
“Extremely disappointing frozen mutton biryani served on the delivery.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Extremely disappointing frozen mutton biryani served on the delivery.”September 2025
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Mutton haleem Net −1
“One of the worst Haleem ever I had in my life i order mutton Haleem today it clearly show he added some mutton keema to make don't order from this restaurant”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“One of the worst Haleem ever I had in my life i order mutton Haleem today it clearly show he added some mutton keema to make don't order from this restaurant”October 2025
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Roti Net −1
“Very very bad food I order haleem I paid 75dh and the send very small haleem and very bad test so spicy also roti also very not well cooked just like rubber I will never try again”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Very very bad food I order haleem I paid 75dh and the send very small haleem and very bad test so spicy also roti also very not well cooked just like rubber I will never try again”July 2026
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Mutton biryani Net −3
“• Their so-called “mutton biryani” is actually beef biryani, which is misleading.”
Positive 2Negative 5
Critical review excerpts
“• Their so-called “mutton biryani” is actually beef biryani, which is misleading.”September 2025
“Before the war, the mutton biryani tasted good and the price was reasonable. Now, they have increased the price and are using very low quality mutton. There was a strong smell coming from the mutton pieces, and I was not able to eat it.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bills. Check your bill before paying; a December 2025 review specifically warns about billing errors.
Carry cash. Confirm payment options before ordering: an October 2024 review says there was no card machine and exact cash was expected.
Allow extra time. For large pre-booked orders, allow a substantial buffer; 33 buckets still took over an hour to collect.
Inspect parcels. Check takeaway biryani when it arrives, since one review says parcels can lack masala and enough meat pieces.
Check seating. Before settling in, look over the table and surrounding area because diners have reported cockroaches in the restaurant.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Investment Park - 1
جبل علي, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven meat
Reviews report undercooked, poor-smelling or low-quality mutton, while another mentions frozen chicken.
Rude service
Phone, counter and waiter interactions are repeatedly described as rude or dismissive.
Delivery delays
Orders have reportedly arrived very late, been cancelled after long waits, or gone out incorrectly.
Hygiene concerns
Two diners specifically reported seeing cockroaches in the restaurant, including on tables.
Haleem complaints
Haleem reviews include complaints about small portions, excessive spice and poor preparation.
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The Bottom Line
King’s Darbar Restaurant Hyderabadi in جبل علي is mainly a biryani stop, with reviews highlighting Hyderabadi biryani, chicken biryani, Chicken 65 Biryani and, in some visits, haleem. The strongest feedback mentions big portions, affordable pricing and a flavour that one Hyderabad resident considered roughly 80% close to the authentic version. The experience is not reliably consistent.
One order had undercooked meat and too much rice, while other diners reported small portions or too few chicken pieces. Mutton biryani feedback is especially divided: some call it delicious, but others describe a strong smell, poor-quality meat or a frozen delivery portion. Haleem also ranges from “good” to very spicy and poorly prepared.
Service and ordering deserve caution. Reviews describe rude phone and counter interactions, missing dishes, incorrect items and delivery waits exceeding an hour; a large pre-booked order of 33 biryani buckets still took more than an hour to collect. Check the bill, confirm whether card payment is accepted and inspect parcels for masala and meat pieces.
Hygiene is another serious concern, with two reviews mentioning cockroaches, including on tables. For a first visit, dine in only after checking the seating area and consider starting with the biryani rather than assuming every dish will match the better reviews.