Lahori flavours
The Lahori Special Chicken Handi and fresh desi roti were praised for authentic, flavorful cooking.
Lahore Darbar Restaurant - Best Pakistani Cuisine in Dubai
Deira
Lahore Darbar is a Pakistani restaurant in Deira serving Lahori-style comfort food for dine-in and delivery. Reviews highlight dishes such as mutton pulao, nihari, chicken handi and soft roghni naan, though experiences with freshness, hygiene and service can vary.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
1,095 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Nihari
One diner described the nihari as soft and succulent, with a generous amount of gravy.
Roghni naan
The roghni naan was singled out as very soft, tasty and decently made.
Portions
A group found the dishes tasty and generous in quantity, despite describing the setting as simple rather than upscale.
What to Eat at Lahore Darbar Restaurant - Best Pakistani Cuisine in Dubai 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 Lahore Darbar Restaurant - Best Pakistani Cuisine in Dubai, 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 Lahore Darbar Restaurant - Best Pakistani Cuisine in Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Beef paya Net +1
“Very Tasty Food I bought Beef Paya, Chicken Gola Kabab, Chicken Seekh Kabab, and Kulcha Roti, everything was very Tasty and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Their Service is also very professional. Parcel Package is very very good and there is Paid Parking nearby. All non veg food lovers must try.”
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“Very Tasty Food I bought Beef Paya, Chicken Gola Kabab, Chicken Seekh Kabab, and Kulcha Roti, everything was very Tasty and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Their Service is also very professional. Parcel Package is very very good and there is Paid Parking nearby. All non veg food lovers must try.”August 2025
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Chicken gola kabab Net +1
“Very Tasty Food I bought Beef Paya, Chicken Gola Kabab, Chicken Seekh Kabab, and Kulcha Roti, everything was very Tasty and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Their Service is also very professional. Parcel Package is very very good and there is Paid Parking nearby. All non veg food lovers must try.”
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“Very Tasty Food I bought Beef Paya, Chicken Gola Kabab, Chicken Seekh Kabab, and Kulcha Roti, everything was very Tasty and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Their Service is also very professional. Parcel Package is very very good and there is Paid Parking nearby. All non veg food lovers must try.”August 2025
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Chicken seekh kabab Net +1
“Very Tasty Food I bought Beef Paya, Chicken Gola Kabab, Chicken Seekh Kabab, and Kulcha Roti, everything was very Tasty and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Their Service is also very professional. Parcel Package is very very good and there is Paid Parking nearby. All non veg food lovers must try.”
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“Very Tasty Food I bought Beef Paya, Chicken Gola Kabab, Chicken Seekh Kabab, and Kulcha Roti, everything was very Tasty and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Their Service is also very professional. Parcel Package is very very good and there is Paid Parking nearby. All non veg food lovers must try.”August 2025
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Desi roti Net +1
“I had a great experience at Lahore Darbar! Their Lahori Special Chicken Handi was incredibly flavorful, and the desi roti was fresh and perfectly made. The food tasted authentic and delicious. Definitely recommend this place for anyone craving real Lahori-style dishes!”
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“I had a great experience at Lahore Darbar! Their Lahori Special Chicken Handi was incredibly flavorful, and the desi roti was fresh and perfectly made. The food tasted authentic and delicious. Definitely recommend this place for anyone craving real Lahori-style dishes!”November 2025
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Kulcha roti Net +1
“Very Tasty Food I bought Beef Paya, Chicken Gola Kabab, Chicken Seekh Kabab, and Kulcha Roti, everything was very Tasty and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Their Service is also very professional. Parcel Package is very very good and there is Paid Parking nearby. All non veg food lovers must try.”
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“Very Tasty Food I bought Beef Paya, Chicken Gola Kabab, Chicken Seekh Kabab, and Kulcha Roti, everything was very Tasty and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Their Service is also very professional. Parcel Package is very very good and there is Paid Parking nearby. All non veg food lovers must try.”August 2025
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Lahori roghani roti Net +1
“We indulged in their Tawa Qeema and Lahori Roghani Roti, and the flavors were simply outstanding.”
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“We indulged in their Tawa Qeema and Lahori Roghani Roti, and the flavors were simply outstanding.”February 2024
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Lahori special chicken handi Net +1
“I had a great experience at Lahore Darbar! Their Lahori Special Chicken Handi was incredibly flavorful, and the desi roti was fresh and perfectly made. The food tasted authentic and delicious. Definitely recommend this place for anyone craving real Lahori-style dishes!”
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“I had a great experience at Lahore Darbar! Their Lahori Special Chicken Handi was incredibly flavorful, and the desi roti was fresh and perfectly made. The food tasted authentic and delicious. Definitely recommend this place for anyone craving real Lahori-style dishes!”November 2025
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Mutton pulao Net +1
“Excellent Pakistani restaurant in Deira Dubai! I had the Mutton Pulao here after completing a fridge repair job in the building right behind it, and the food was outstanding. Great taste and highly recommended”
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“Excellent Pakistani restaurant in Deira Dubai! I had the Mutton Pulao here after completing a fridge repair job in the building right behind it, and the food was outstanding. Great taste and highly recommended”June 2026
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Mutton shahi kadai Net +1
“Service by Neela was fantastic! Food is just outstanding…….Malai Boti was as tender as they come, Mutton Shahi Kadai and the Beef Nalli Nihari were bang on point! Just too good! Keep up the good work.”
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“Service by Neela was fantastic! Food is just outstanding…….Malai Boti was as tender as they come, Mutton Shahi Kadai and the Beef Nalli Nihari were bang on point! Just too good! Keep up the good work.”August 2025
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Roghni naan Net +1
“I was there for a short visit. I ordered some roghni Naans. They surprised me. Because their roghni naan is yet so far one of the best I’ve ever eaten /tasted. Very soft. Very tasty. Decently made.”
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“I was there for a short visit. I ordered some roghni Naans. They surprised me. Because their roghni naan is yet so far one of the best I’ve ever eaten /tasted. Very soft. Very tasty. Decently made.”February 2022
Honorable mentions (3)
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Tawa qeema Net +1
“We indulged in their Tawa Qeema and Lahori Roghani Roti, and the flavors were simply outstanding.”
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“We indulged in their Tawa Qeema and Lahori Roghani Roti, and the flavors were simply outstanding.”February 2024
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Beef nalli nihari Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Service by Neela was fantastic! Food is just outstanding…….Malai Boti was as tender as they come, Mutton Shahi Kadai and the Beef Nalli Nihari were bang on point! Just too good! Keep up the good work.”
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“Service by Neela was fantastic! Food is just outstanding…….Malai Boti was as tender as they come, Mutton Shahi Kadai and the Beef Nalli Nihari were bang on point! Just too good! Keep up the good work.”August 2025
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Malai boti Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Service by Neela was fantastic! Food is just outstanding…….Malai Boti was as tender as they come, Mutton Shahi Kadai and the Beef Nalli Nihari were bang on point! Just too good! Keep up the good work.”
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“Service by Neela was fantastic! Food is just outstanding…….Malai Boti was as tender as they come, Mutton Shahi Kadai and the Beef Nalli Nihari were bang on point! Just too good! Keep up the good work.”August 2025
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Lassi Net +1
“The lassi was okay, but the washroom area was filthy and smelled awful.”
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“The lassi was okay, but the washroom area was filthy and smelled awful.”August 2024
What to Avoid (11)
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Anda kofta Net −1
“Ordered anda kofta but they didnt mention its beef and super oily and smelly meat”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered anda kofta but they didnt mention its beef and super oily and smelly meat”December 2025
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Beef pulao Net −1
“One of the worst experience I had in my entire life time ordered beef pulao and special Rabri beef pulao is not cooked properly very bad taste in the pulao and Rabri got contaminated when we asked those guy saying they’ll replace with kheer one of the worst and uncleaned restaurants dubai government has to check their kitchen for whether it’s hygiene or not”
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Critical review excerpts
“One of the worst experience I had in my entire life time ordered beef pulao and special Rabri beef pulao is not cooked properly very bad taste in the pulao and Rabri got contaminated when we asked those guy saying they’ll replace with kheer one of the worst and uncleaned restaurants dubai government has to check their kitchen for whether it’s hygiene or not”August 2023
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Boneless chicken curry Net −1
“Because i bought 3 Roti's and one is 2 dhiram and boneless chicken curry is just 20 dhiram and i get one big sprite and its cost 6 dhiram.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Because i bought 3 Roti's and one is 2 dhiram and boneless chicken curry is just 20 dhiram and i get one big sprite and its cost 6 dhiram.”May 2023
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Fish tikka lahori Net −1
“I ordered the Tawa Murgh, Fish Tikka Lahori, and Tez Tikka Wings. The photos looked fantastic, so I had high hopes. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t match the expectations. The Tawa Murgh was extremely spicy, not the enjoyable kind of heat that builds slowly, but overwhelmingly hot right away. A spice level option would really help. The Fish Tikka arrived soggy due to moisture in the packaging. I tried putting it in the air fryer to salvage it, but the taste was overly “fishy,” which wasn’t pleasant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Tawa Murgh, Fish Tikka Lahori, and Tez Tikka Wings. The photos looked fantastic, so I had high hopes. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t match the expectations. The Tawa Murgh was extremely spicy, not the enjoyable kind of heat that builds slowly, but overwhelmingly hot right away. A spice level option would really help. The Fish Tikka arrived soggy due to moisture in the packaging. I tried putting it in the air fryer to salvage it, but the taste was overly “fishy,” which wasn’t pleasant.”December 2025
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Halwapuri set Net −1
“I ordered halwapuri set only puri was good chane, alu bujya and halwa tasteless. According to taste over price”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered halwapuri set only puri was good chane, alu bujya and halwa tasteless. According to taste over price”July 2024
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Lahore handi Net −1
“The Lahore handi presents beautifully, but its taste is overly spicy, and it doesn't justify the price.”
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“The Lahore handi presents beautifully, but its taste is overly spicy, and it doesn't justify the price.”July 2024
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Mix platter Net −1
“I order mix platter and i like only chicken rest of the plater is waste and taste less waste of money and waste of time i will never come back to thiss hotel and i came from shj to eat thiss platter but seriously no taste”
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Critical review excerpts
“I order mix platter and i like only chicken rest of the plater is waste and taste less waste of money and waste of time i will never come back to thiss hotel and i came from shj to eat thiss platter but seriously no taste”July 2024
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Paratha Net −1
“Then we ordered paratha, which tasted like it was made 5 hours earlier. When we asked for a fresh one, it wasn't any better.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Then we ordered paratha, which tasted like it was made 5 hours earlier. When we asked for a fresh one, it wasn't any better.”August 2024
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Special rabri Net −1
“One of the worst experience I had in my entire life time ordered beef pulao and special Rabri beef pulao is not cooked properly very bad taste in the pulao and Rabri got contaminated when we asked those guy saying they’ll replace with kheer one of the worst and uncleaned restaurants dubai government has to check their kitchen for whether it’s hygiene or not”
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Critical review excerpts
“One of the worst experience I had in my entire life time ordered beef pulao and special Rabri beef pulao is not cooked properly very bad taste in the pulao and Rabri got contaminated when we asked those guy saying they’ll replace with kheer one of the worst and uncleaned restaurants dubai government has to check their kitchen for whether it’s hygiene or not”August 2023
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Tawa murgh Net −1
“The Tawa Murgh was extremely spicy, not the enjoyable kind of heat that builds slowly, but overwhelmingly hot right away. A spice level option would really help.”
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“The Tawa Murgh was extremely spicy, not the enjoyable kind of heat that builds slowly, but overwhelmingly hot right away. A spice level option would really help.”December 2025
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Chicken karahi Net −3
“Very bad experience at Lahore Darbar restaurant. The food was not fresh at all, the chicken karahi tasted terrible, and hygiene was completely missing. Ginger and spices were just floating on top without any proper taste. Service was slow and the staff was unprofessional.”
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“Very bad experience at Lahore Darbar restaurant. The food was not fresh at all, the chicken karahi tasted terrible, and hygiene was completely missing. Ginger and spices were just floating on top without any proper taste. Service was slow and the staff was unprofessional.”October 2025
“Chicken karahi was full of tomatoes and over cooked chicken”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check spice. Ask about the heat before ordering; one delivery diner found the Tawa Murgh overwhelmingly spicy.
Check temperature. For delivery, confirm the expected timing and check that hot dishes arrive hot, as late cold orders were reported.
Allow time. If ordering halwa puri at breakfast, allow extra time: one review says it took 30 minutes to arrive.
Verify prices. Check the current price before paying: one diner saw Beef Paya listed at AED 15 but was charged AED 19 at the counter.
Parking nearby. If driving, a review says paid parking is available nearby.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop # 4 & 5,Ibrahim Al Zarouni Building, Street 20 - behind Al Futhaim Masjid Frij
Al Murar, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene concerns
Reviews mention dirty tables, a filthy washroom and crockery that was not clean enough.
Cold delivery
Several delivery reviews report late arrivals and food arriving cold, with even a drink described as warm.
Inconsistent cooking
Reported problems include overly spicy dishes, soggy or undercooked items and chicken karahi described as not fully cooked.
Rude service
Multiple diners describe staff or management as rude, dismissive or unprofessional when handling complaints.
Long waits
Halwa puri reportedly took 30 minutes, while another diner waited five minutes just for bread.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
21 AED
Beef Nalli Nahari
“Given the premium price they charge (21 AED for Nahari), the quality was below average”Google review · May 2026
AED 15
Beef Paya
“I personally visited your restaurant to place an order after checking your website, where the price of Beef Paya is clearly listed as AED 15”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
Lahore Darbar is a Pakistani restaurant in Deira where you can eat in or order dishes associated with Lahore-style cooking. Reviews are especially positive about mutton pulao, nihari, Lahori Special Chicken Handi and roghni naan. The strongest food comments describe tender meat, generous gravy, fresh desi roti and naan, and rich, authentic flavours.
A group also found the portions generous, while another diner praised the beef kadahi for its thick, full-bodied gravy. The experience is not consistent. Some customers found the food delicious and service attentive, but others reported dirty tables, a filthy washroom and crockery that was not clean enough.
Delivery has drawn particular criticism for long waits, cold food and soggy packaging. One order included wings that seemed undercooked, while other reviews describe cold nihari or chicken karahi. The Tawa Murgh was also described as overwhelmingly spicy, so ask about the heat if you are sensitive to chilli.
Service is another important consideration: several reviews mention rude or dismissive responses, including during complaints about orders and pricing. Breakfast can involve a wait, with halwa puri taking 30 minutes in one account. Paid parking is reportedly nearby.
Check prices and order details before paying, especially after one customer reported Beef Paya listed at AED 15 but charged at AED 19.