Pakistani Shawarma
The Pakistani shawarma is repeatedly praised for its desi flavour, juicy meat and soft bread.
LYALLPUR RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA
Hor Al Anz
LYALLPUR RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA in Hor Al Anz is known for Pakistani-style comfort food alongside casual fast-food favourites. Reviews particularly point to the Pakistani shawarma and Lyallpur Special pizza, with karahi and other dishes making it worth considering for a flavourful, reasonably priced meal.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
873 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Special Pizza
Lyallpur Special pizza is described as cheesy, bold and well-topped, with a Pakistani twist.
Karahi Dishes
Chicken, mutton and white chicken karahi receive strong praise for rich seasoning and tender meat.
Fresh Grills
One detailed review found the grilled meats tender, juicy inside and smoky from flame cooking.
Reasonable Prices
Several diners describe the food as economical or reasonably priced, including a meal suitable for two.
Quick Pickup
One busy visit still produced hot food within about 15 minutes after ordering from the car.
What to Eat at LYALLPUR RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA 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 LYALLPUR RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 LYALLPUR RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA, 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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Pakistani-style shawarma Net +11
“Their Pakistani-style shawarma had a rich, authentic desi flavor with perfectly balanced spices and juicy, well-cooked meat—it stood out from the usual options you find around the city.”
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“Their Pakistani-style shawarma had a rich, authentic desi flavor with perfectly balanced spices and juicy, well-cooked meat—it stood out from the usual options you find around the city.”March 2026
“Taste is original, there’s no no other option for Pakistani shawarma in Dubai. But their options are cheap and service is cheap as well. Better to order in the car.”October 2024
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Lyallpur special pizza Net +4
“Amazing food same our pakistani flavors we love shawarma and special pizza”
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“Amazing food same our pakistani flavors we love shawarma and special pizza”April 2026
“Very good taste, specially pakistani shawarma and Special pizza”January 2025
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Chicken karahi Net +3
“The chicken karahi was equally impressive, offering a slightly lighter but still very flavorful option. The chicken was juicy and well-cooked, with the masala clinging nicely to each piece. It had a nice aroma and a balanced spice level—not too overpowering but still rich enough to enjoy fully.”
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“The chicken karahi was equally impressive, offering a slightly lighter but still very flavorful option. The chicken was juicy and well-cooked, with the masala clinging nicely to each piece. It had a nice aroma and a balanced spice level—not too overpowering but still rich enough to enjoy fully.”May 2026
“Pizza and karahi are good too”June 2026
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Shawarma platter Net +3
“Shawarma platter so delicious but shaami burger is average taste overall is good same like Pakistani”
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“Shawarma platter so delicious but shaami burger is average taste overall is good same like Pakistani”October 2025
“You must try there pizza , shawarma platter. Also liked there barbecue platter and Mutton/Chicken Karahi.”February 2026
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Fresh mutton karahi Net +3
“The standout dish of the evening was undoubtedly the fresh mutton karahi. The meat was incredibly tender, cooked just right so that it absorbed all the rich spices and gravy. The karahi had a deep, traditional flavor with a perfect balance of tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, and aromatic spices. It tasted freshly prepared rather than pre-cooked, which made a big difference in both texture and taste. Every bite felt satisfying and full of authentic Pakistani flavor.”
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“The standout dish of the evening was undoubtedly the fresh mutton karahi. The meat was incredibly tender, cooked just right so that it absorbed all the rich spices and gravy. The karahi had a deep, traditional flavor with a perfect balance of tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, and aromatic spices. It tasted freshly prepared rather than pre-cooked, which made a big difference in both texture and taste. Every bite felt satisfying and full of authentic Pakistani flavor.”May 2026
“Also the chicken and mutton karahi are 10/10.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (22)
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Barbecue platter Net +1
“You must try there pizza , shawarma platter. Also liked there barbecue platter and Mutton/Chicken Karahi.”
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“You must try there pizza , shawarma platter. Also liked there barbecue platter and Mutton/Chicken Karahi.”February 2026
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Biryani Net +1
“The food was incredibly flavorful, especially the biryani and kebabs – you can really tell everything is made with authentic Pakistani spices and care.”
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“The food was incredibly flavorful, especially the biryani and kebabs – you can really tell everything is made with authentic Pakistani spices and care.”May 2025
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Burger Net +1
“The food of lyallpur is too much tasty. I love their pizza, pasta and burger”
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“The food of lyallpur is too much tasty. I love their pizza, pasta and burger”January 2026
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Chicken achari Net +1
“Amazing food shawarma plater so tasty chicken achari so so so tasty 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻good”
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“Amazing food shawarma plater so tasty chicken achari so so so tasty 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻good”April 2026
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Chicken burgers Net +1
“I ordered Pakistani shawarma, chicken burgers, chicken jalfrezi, chicken Kabab masala and Rogni Naan. The food quality and services are top-class. Everything is simply perfect about this place.”
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“I ordered Pakistani shawarma, chicken burgers, chicken jalfrezi, chicken Kabab masala and Rogni Naan. The food quality and services are top-class. Everything is simply perfect about this place.”December 2023
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Chicken jalfrezi Net +1
“I ordered Pakistani shawarma, chicken burgers, chicken jalfrezi, chicken Kabab masala and Rogni Naan. The food quality and services are top-class. Everything is simply perfect about this place.”
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“I ordered Pakistani shawarma, chicken burgers, chicken jalfrezi, chicken Kabab masala and Rogni Naan. The food quality and services are top-class. Everything is simply perfect about this place.”December 2023
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Chicken kabab masala Net +1
“I ordered Pakistani shawarma, chicken burgers, chicken jalfrezi, chicken Kabab masala and Rogni Naan. The food quality and services are top-class. Everything is simply perfect about this place.”
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“I ordered Pakistani shawarma, chicken burgers, chicken jalfrezi, chicken Kabab masala and Rogni Naan. The food quality and services are top-class. Everything is simply perfect about this place.”December 2023
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Fresh naan Net +1
“Both karahi dishes paired perfectly with fresh naan, enhancing the overall experience.”
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“Both karahi dishes paired perfectly with fresh naan, enhancing the overall experience.”May 2026
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Green chilli ka salan Net +1
“We tried the Green chilli ka salan and the Lyallpur Special pizza, and both were fantastic.”
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“We tried the Green chilli ka salan and the Lyallpur Special pizza, and both were fantastic.”July 2026
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Grill items Net +1
“Moving on to the grill items, they were another highlight. The meats were well-marinated, tender, and cooked over flame to give that perfect smoky flavor. The texture was juicy inside with a slightly crisp outer layer, which is exactly what you expect from good quality BBQ. The seasoning was spot-on, not too salty or bland, and the presentation was appealing as well.”
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“Moving on to the grill items, they were another highlight. The meats were well-marinated, tender, and cooked over flame to give that perfect smoky flavor. The texture was juicy inside with a slightly crisp outer layer, which is exactly what you expect from good quality BBQ. The seasoning was spot-on, not too salty or bland, and the presentation was appealing as well.”May 2026
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Handi Net +1
“Staff is non professional, food is average, Karahi and handi was best but didn’t know how to cook Roghni naan”
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“Staff is non professional, food is average, Karahi and handi was best but didn’t know how to cook Roghni naan”February 2025
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Kabab karahi Net +1
“The best Naan and The best Mutton Karahi Kabab Karahi And such tender shawarma platter No match”
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“The best Naan and The best Mutton Karahi Kabab Karahi And such tender shawarma platter No match”December 2025
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Kebabs Net +1
“The food was incredibly flavorful, especially the biryani and kebabs – you can really tell everything is made with authentic Pakistani spices and care.”
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“The food was incredibly flavorful, especially the biryani and kebabs – you can really tell everything is made with authentic Pakistani spices and care.”May 2025
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Lemon green chilli chicken Net +1
“Best food .me and my Frd tried shawarma it was mouth watering and lemon green chilli chicken with rogni naan.amazing amazing taste .”
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“Best food .me and my Frd tried shawarma it was mouth watering and lemon green chilli chicken with rogni naan.amazing amazing taste .”August 2024
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Mutton/chicken karahi Net +1
“You must try there pizza , shawarma platter. Also liked there barbecue platter and Mutton/Chicken Karahi.”
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“You must try there pizza , shawarma platter. Also liked there barbecue platter and Mutton/Chicken Karahi.”February 2026
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Naan Net +1
“The best Naan and The best Mutton Karahi Kabab Karahi And such tender shawarma platter No match”
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“The best Naan and The best Mutton Karahi Kabab Karahi And such tender shawarma platter No match”December 2025
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Pakistani roll shawarma Net +1
“Food Is Yummy specaily Pakistani Shawarma Yummy... Should go and taste pakistani roll shawarma.”
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“Food Is Yummy specaily Pakistani Shawarma Yummy... Should go and taste pakistani roll shawarma.”March 2026
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Pakistani style anday wala burger Net +1
“Their Pakistani style shawarma and Pakistani style anday wala burger is highly recommended.”
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“Their Pakistani style shawarma and Pakistani style anday wala burger is highly recommended.”February 2025
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Pakistani styled pizzas Net +1
“I love their Pakistani styled Pizzas 🍕 Best for pizza in deira Dubai 🇦🇪”
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“I love their Pakistani styled Pizzas 🍕 Best for pizza in deira Dubai 🇦🇪”June 2025
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White chicken karahi Net +1
“I tried their White Chicken Karahi, and the taste was awesome—rich, fresh, and perfectly cooked.”
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“I tried their White Chicken Karahi, and the taste was awesome—rich, fresh, and perfectly cooked.”June 2026
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Zinger burger Net +1
“Some of their popular items like the zinger burger, shawarma, pizza, and Pakistani dishes are all delicious and worth trying.”
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“Some of their popular items like the zinger burger, shawarma, pizza, and Pakistani dishes are all delicious and worth trying.”February 2026
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Pasta Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food of lyallpur is too much tasty. I love their pizza, pasta and burger”
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“The food of lyallpur is too much tasty. I love their pizza, pasta and burger”January 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Shami burger Net −1
“I order shami burger there is no ketchup and other sauce in it and no sitting for family even they didn’t deliver in the car. Arrogant naam chal gya ha to kuch b khila do.”
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“I order shami burger there is no ketchup and other sauce in it and no sitting for family even they didn’t deliver in the car. Arrogant naam chal gya ha to kuch b khila do.”January 2026
“Shami burger to much smelly like diesel..”September 2025
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Fish Net −1
“The food was below average, and I wouldn’t recommend it. I’d rate it 3 out of 10. We ordered fish, pizza, shawarma, and chicken karahi, but honestly, the taste wasn’t even close to Pakistani Darbar or Karachi Darbar…let alone other good Pakistani restaurants.”
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“The food was below average, and I wouldn’t recommend it. I’d rate it 3 out of 10. We ordered fish, pizza, shawarma, and chicken karahi, but honestly, the taste wasn’t even close to Pakistani Darbar or Karachi Darbar…let alone other good Pakistani restaurants.”October 2025
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Pakistani sharwarma Net −1
“One of the bad food experience that food is so expensive and 0% out of 10 we are come 30km to here to eat Pakistani sharwarma and burger but so so bad taste mare bhaio galti se b na ana specially koi door se to bulkul b na aye pass walo ko agr lagta hai k ma juth bol raha to a k kha k batae zaror thanks and shame for you restaurant owner very disappointed”
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“One of the bad food experience that food is so expensive and 0% out of 10 we are come 30km to here to eat Pakistani sharwarma and burger but so so bad taste mare bhaio galti se b na ana specially koi door se to bulkul b na aye pass walo ko agr lagta hai k ma juth bol raha to a k kha k batae zaror thanks and shame for you restaurant owner very disappointed”December 2025
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Roghni naan Net −1
“Staff is non professional, food is average, Karahi and handi was best but didn’t know how to cook Roghni naan”
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“Staff is non professional, food is average, Karahi and handi was best but didn’t know how to cook Roghni naan”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Shawarma. For a first order, the Pakistani shawarma is the clearest starting point; one reviewer calls it the best they have tasted.
Request Spice. If you prefer milder food, ask before ordering: the paratha rolls were reported as spicier than expected.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time to find parking, especially when busy; a reviewer found parking troublesome near the restaurant.
Check Payment. Confirm payment options before collecting an order, since one customer discovered there was no card machine after waiting.
Order Pickup. Pickup may be more dependable than delivery when riders are unavailable; some customers ordered from the car and collected hot food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Street No.22 - 1B St - behind Zee Supermarket
Hor Al Anz - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service Delays
Waits can stretch well beyond the quoted time; one 10-minute estimate became roughly 45 minutes.
Delivery Problems
Multiple customers report unavailable riders, undelivered orders or incomplete delivery orders.
Parking Trouble
Parking is difficult around the busy, compact restaurant, and one customer paid 10 AED elsewhere to park.
Small Seating
Reviews describe a small restaurant with no separate family hall and limited family seating.
Cleanliness Concerns
Some diners questioned hygiene, including one report of insects in an order and another of an unclean feel.
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The Bottom Line
LYALLPUR RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA in Hor Al Anz is a casual Pakistani restaurant with fast-food options. The most consistently mentioned choices are Pakistani shawarma, Lyallpur Special pizza, chicken or mutton karahi, and the shawarma platter. The shawarma is praised for rich desi seasoning and juicy meat, while the pizza gets credit for generous toppings, a nicely baked crust and a Pakistani twist.
Karahi is another strong reason to visit. One detailed review found the mutton tender and well infused with tomato, green chilli, ginger and spices; the chicken version was juicy with a balanced spice level. Grills, naan and some burgers also receive positive mentions, and several diners describe prices as reasonable.
There is enough variety for a quick fast-food order or a sit-down Pakistani meal. The practical side is less consistent. The restaurant can be crowded, parking is difficult and seating is small, with no separate family hall.
Service reviews range from friendly and efficient to rude or slow, including a reported 45-minute wait for a 10-minute estimate. Delivery has also been unreliable, with unavailable riders and an incomplete app order reported. Check payment options before pickup, ask for less spice if needed, and consider collecting your order rather than relying on delivery.