Lahori Karahi Restaurant

Name: Lahori Karahi Restaurant
Address: Shop 3B, Skycourt Towers - Al Ain - Dubai Rd, Arabian Ranches, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142771710

Arabian Ranches

Pakistani restaurant 04 277 1710

Lahori Karahi Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Arabian Ranches, known in reviews for hearty Lahori cooking. Mutton karahi, soft naan and the special doner kebab are among the dishes visitors return to try.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

121 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Mutton karahi

The mutton karahi is described as slow-cooked, tender and rich, with the depth of flavour reviewers expect from Lahori cooking.

Doner kebab

The doner is a standout for several reviewers, including a special combo with meat, fries, salad, dressings and a choice of bread.

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What to Eat at Lahori Karahi Restaurant

These items at Lahori Karahi Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

Karahi Net +5

“It's was very nice experience in your restaurant...the staff was very energetic and professional with a smiling welcome..nice food quality also.. specially thanks to the lady whos was dealing us and made our time...thanks to lahaori karahi.”
Donner kebab Net +4

“Best donner kebab I've had in dubai. The sauces and salad with the choices of naan, rice or chips (fries). Really small restaurant probably has 4 tables I side and the same outdoors! Not tried another dishes yet but the donner was just epic.”
Biryani Net +4

“The biryani deserves a special mention too: aromatic rice, generous portions, and authentic Lahori flavor that truly stands out.”
Butter chicken Net +3

“Best Butter chicken I have tasted made by a Pakistani chef.”

Honorable mentions (28)

Bbq lemon chicken (not spicy) Net +1

“I tried their BBQ lemon chicken (Not Spicy) and fresh Watermelon juice that was awsome.”
Bombay chicken Net +1

“We tried one of their chef special new added in the menu dish called Bombay chicken, it was freshly prepared as they informed that this dish will take 20-25mnt to prepare. But honestly it was awsm and we all loved it.”
Charcoal grilled tikkas Net +1

“The charcoal grilled tikkas were perfectly tender and full of smoky flavor, and the karahi was packed with authentic taste.”
Chicken breyani Net +1

“Amongst the best Indian food I have eaten across the world 🌍! Eaten the same dish in 20 countries … until I have tasted their chicken Tika Masala and chicken Breyani - Owner is so polite and service is professionalism personified”
Chicken charka Net +1

“Good food (Mutton Karahi, Chicken Charka) + Great Service (Hassan) = Value for money”
Chicken curry Net +1

“I like the fresh food mutton karahi chicken curry one of the most chicken kabab is so fresh.”
Chicken handi Net +1

“The Chicken handi was the same, too good!!! Excellent nan bread to go with it.”
Chicken kabab Net +1

“I like the fresh food mutton karahi chicken curry one of the most chicken kabab is so fresh.”
Chicken kadhai Net +1

“The chicken kadhai was juicy and bursting with taste, while the mutton kadhai was slow-cooked to perfection, full of depth and richness.”
Chicken shish Net +1

“Our regular 'go to' for the best kebabs (inc lamb doner and chicken shish) and curries in Dubai. Keep up the great food.”
Chicken tika masala Net +1

“Amongst the best Indian food I have eaten across the world 🌍! Eaten the same dish in 20 countries … until I have tasted their chicken Tika Masala and chicken Breyani - Owner is so polite and service is professionalism personified”
Chicken tikka biryani Net +1

“So I had the opportunity to try Chicken tikka biryani and Chicken handi from this lovely restaurant. I had been meaning to try the food ever since I saw the name go up! I have to say; I was soooo not disappointed, in fact I was so pleasantly surprised with the quality and flavor of the food. I really couldn’t believe that it wasn’t home made. It just tasted so good, the biryani tasted like my biryani without me having to lift a finger!!”
Chiken tikka Net +1

“Hats off to the chef who prepared this super delicious chiken tikka.. the best i have ever had. 🫶”
Garlic naan Net +1

“The garlic naan was perfectly soft and fresh, ideal for scooping up every bit of sauce.”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“To top it off, the desserts were divine — especially the gulab jamun, which melted in my mouth!”
Lamb doner Net +1

“Our regular 'go to' for the best kebabs (inc lamb doner and chicken shish) and curries in Dubai. Keep up the great food.”
Lamb donner and chips Net +1

“Awesome British style kebabs not tried anything else but the lamb donner and chips was so good and the special donner with chicken and lamb mixed on the soaked Naan wow it hit the spot”
Mixed grill Net +1

“Their butter chicken, mixed grill is also very good.”
Mutton daal Net +1

“Ate mutton daal and biryani.. tasted good Hospitality and service is exemplary Will come again to try barbecue”
Mutton kadhai Net +1

“The chicken kadhai was juicy and bursting with taste, while the mutton kadhai was slow-cooked to perfection, full of depth and richness.”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“Good food (Mutton Karahi, Chicken Charka) + Great Service (Hassan) = Value for money”
Naan Net +1

“Their naan and roti are soft, hot, and perfectly baked, making them the ideal accompaniment to the gravies.”
Nan bread Net +1

“The Chicken handi was the same, too good!!! Excellent nan bread to go with it.”
Pakistani karahi Net +1

“Very amazing !!! Best place to eat Pakistani karahi and Doner kebab”
Rogni naan Net +1

“I have tried their food (Lahori karahi and Rogni Naan) tonight and I must say the food was pretty good. The taste was just like you get back home and every item was great.”
Roti Net +1

“Their naan and roti are soft, hot, and perfectly baked, making them the ideal accompaniment to the gravies.”
Special doner kebab combo Net +1

“Their special doner kebab combo, served with bread, is an absolute highlight and highly recommended.”
Special donner with chicken and lamb mixed on the soaked naan Net +1

“Awesome British style kebabs not tried anything else but the lamb donner and chips was so good and the special donner with chicken and lamb mixed on the soaked Naan wow it hit the spot”

Drinks 1

Watermelon juice Net +1

“I tried their BBQ lemon chicken (Not Spicy) and fresh Watermelon juice that was awsome.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Chicken biryani Net −1

“WORST CHICKEN BIRYANI I had today, so much dryand tasteless Order 2 biryani thru keeta and order no 1398, Money waste Not recommended ever to anyone.”
Paneer tikka masala Net −1

“Everything is expensive I get take way order 1 paneer Tikka masala taste is not good and very expensive 😫”
Tandoori roti Net −1

“They have used the chicken kebab masala with lots of oil in tandoori roti”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try doner. Consider the special doner combo; reviews mention lamb or chicken, sauces, salad and a choice of naan, rice or chips.

Order karahi. For a first meal, mutton karahi is a strong starting point, praised for tender meat and rich, slow-cooked flavour.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Shop 3B, Skycourt Towers - Al Ain - Dubai Rd

Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai

04 277 1710

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Common Concerns

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High prices

Some customers find the food too expensive for regular visits, with one calling out costly roti and AED 5 mineral water.

Small seating

The dining room is compact; one reviewer counted about four indoor tables and the same outdoors.

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The Bottom Line

Lahori Karahi Restaurant is a Pakistani dining spot in Arabian Ranches where the menu’s strongest pull is its Lahori-style comfort food. Reviews point first to mutton karahi, chicken karahi, biryani, soft naan and grilled tikka. The special doner kebab is another major draw, with versions built around lamb or chicken, salad, sauces and a choice of naan, rice or chips.

The food is often described as fresh, richly flavoured and generously portioned. One reviewer found the mutton karahi slow-cooked and full of depth; another called the charcoal-grilled tikkas tender and smoky. Staff are commonly described as warm and attentive, and the setting is considered clean and family-friendly.

There are trade-offs. Several customers consider the prices high, while one reported AED 5 mineral water. The restaurant is compact, and a review found the dining area extremely hot because of the live cooking station.

Takeaway experiences are less consistent than dine-in: complaints include dry chicken biryani and a doner arriving without sauce. Parking and booking reliability also deserve attention, so reconfirm a reservation and check takeaway items before leaving.