Lyari Darbar Restaurant - Pakistani Cuisine

Name: Lyari Darbar Restaurant - Pakistani Cuisine
Address: 28th St, Hor Al Anz, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142667767

Hor Al Anz

Restaurant Open now 04 266 7767

Lyari Darbar is a Pakistani restaurant in Hor Al Anz, centred on desi cooking and familiar Pakistani flavours. Reviewers often single out the butt karahi and biryani, while breakfast visitors mention its gobi parata.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

920 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pakistani Flavours

Biryani, karahi and paya are repeatedly described as richly flavoured, home-style Pakistani dishes.

Butt Karahi

Butt karahi is one of the clearest customer favourites, with both chicken and mutton versions mentioned.

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What to Eat at Lyari Darbar Restaurant - Pakistani Cuisine

These items at Lyari Darbar Restaurant - Pakistani Cuisine got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

Beef karahi Net +1

“Honestly I ate butt beef 🤤 karahi , that was one of the best meal I ever ate , highly recommend beef karahi”
Beef qeema Net +1

“Tried their beef qeema and honestly, it was amazing. The flavor was rich, perfectly spiced, and cooked just right.”
Beef seekh kebab Net +1

“He recommended to order their speciality, the butt chicken Karahi and to pair with it was some good tandoori roti, beef seekh kebab and chicken handi. The food is cooked fresh, is well portioned and decently priced.”
Butt chicken karahi Net +1

“He recommended to order their speciality, the butt chicken Karahi and to pair with it was some good tandoori roti, beef seekh kebab and chicken handi. The food is cooked fresh, is well portioned and decently priced.”
Butter karahi Net +1

“I recently visited their Abu Hail branch and was blown away by the rich flavors of their biryani and butter karahi. Every bite was a reminder of the real, traditional Pakistani taste.”
Chapli kabab Net +1

“Food quality is very high in Liyari Darbar highly recommended Butt karahi forget 10/10 Mutton karahi 10/10 Chapli kabab 10/10 Must visit if u are pakistani food lover”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“The chicken biryani had a nice aroma, good spice level, and well-cooked rice that wasn’t dry.”
Chicken butter Net +1

“The chicken butter was rich, creamy, and full of flavor, with tender pieces of chicken.”
Chicken handi Net +1

“He recommended to order their speciality, the butt chicken Karahi and to pair with it was some good tandoori roti, beef seekh kebab and chicken handi. The food is cooked fresh, is well portioned and decently priced.”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“The chicken tikka was juicy and delicious, but it took a bit longer than expected to be served.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Chota paya Net +1

“Food is delicious. Service is ok. Specially chota paya is amazing.”
Dal fry Net +1

“The keema and dal fry were excellent, although the keema was a little oily.”
Desi ghee karahi Net +1

“Their desi ghee karahi was rich and super tasty, you could really feel the authentic touch.”
Dum biryani Net +1

“The waiter recommended their Dum Biryani, and it was absolutely delicious—rich in flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Gobi parata Net +1

“Gobi parata is very delicious for the breakfast menu . Authentic cuisines in abuhail dubai”
Green handi Net +1

“Authentic pakistani cuisine.. I have tried mutton paya, lahori chana and green handi with parthay … all were up to the mark Thanks and keep it up”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“Very good experience. Good serving size, gulab jamun was also goo.”
Irani chullu kabab Net +1

“Irani Chullu Kabab is so delicious dish..you have to taste it..”
Keema Net +1

“The keema and dal fry were excellent, although the keema was a little oily.”
Lahori mutton karahi Net +1

“Butt lahori mutton karahi is the best.”
Lahori paya Net +1

“Lahori paya was soft, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, and the chana had that classic desi taste that reminds you of home.”
Lahori style butt karahi Net +1

“Lahori style Butt karahi is amazing. Must recommend place for food lovers.”
Mutton biryani Net +1

“Their mutton Biryani is very good, although the uncle on the counter is not a very gentle person.”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“Food quality is very high in Liyari Darbar highly recommended Butt karahi forget 10/10 Mutton karahi 10/10 Chapli kabab 10/10 Must visit if u are pakistani food lover”
Naan Net +1

“You can try biryani, karahi, Paye, Lassi and naan — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.”
Nehari Net +1

“Ordered their nehari and palak chicken. Felt like home after eating it. Economical prices with great desi taste of Pakistan”
Pakistani pratha Net +1

“I had Pakistani pratha with Mutton paya. The taste is awesome.Best Pakistani food in Abuhail Area.”
Pakistani style spicy biryani Net +1

“Best Pakistani Style spicy biryani. Place is small little congested.”
Palak chicken Net +1

“Ordered their nehari and palak chicken. Felt like home after eating it. Economical prices with great desi taste of Pakistan”
Parota Net +1

“The parota was soft, fresh, crunchy a little bit and paired perfectly with the gravy.”
Parthay Net +1

“Authentic pakistani cuisine.. I have tried mutton paya, lahori chana and green handi with parthay … all were up to the mark Thanks and keep it up”
Paye Net +1

“You can try biryani, karahi, Paye, Lassi and naan — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.”
Peshawari karahi Net +1

“Do try their peshawari karahi if you are in the area.”
Peshawri mutton Net +1

“If you're a fan of bold, aromatic dishes and hearty meals especially " Peshawri Mutton " this hidden gem should be at the top of your list. Lyari Restaurant isn’t just a place to eat — it’s an experience you’ll want to come back to again and again!”
Shinwari chicken karahi Net +1

“Very nice Shinwari Chicken Karahi... Must try...”
Tandoori roti Net +1

“He recommended to order their speciality, the butt chicken Karahi and to pair with it was some good tandoori roti, beef seekh kebab and chicken handi. The food is cooked fresh, is well portioned and decently priced.”

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Lassi Net +1

“You can try biryani, karahi, Paye, Lassi and naan — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Chicken batt karahi Net −1

“It is a small restaurant with painfully slow service, had to wait half n hour for an item like chicken karahi and that too when the restaurant was not at all busy with other customers.”
Loaf Net −1

“Plz experience on your own risk . Not recommended I order One Dall +one Vegetable +loaf they charge 27/- which only worth 15 locally”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Allow Time. Build in extra time for dine-in orders, especially karahi; a reviewer waited 35 minutes for one dish.

Check Delivery. If ordering delivery, allow for delays rather than relying on a tight mealtime schedule.

Plan the visit

Practical details

28th St

Hor Al Anz East - Deira, Dubai

04 266 7767

Mon	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	6:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow Service

Dine-in waits can be lengthy; one customer waited 35 minutes for chicken karahi in a quiet restaurant.

Delivery Delays

Multiple reviews report consistently late delivery, making takeaway timing a potential problem.

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The Bottom Line

Lyari Darbar is a Pakistani restaurant in Hor Al Anz where the food, rather than the room, is the main reason to visit. Reviews point to richly spiced biryani, butt karahi, beef qeema and Lahori paya, with several customers describing the flavours as authentic or reminiscent of home. The peshawari karahi is another specific recommendation for a first order.

Breakfast has its own appeal: one reviewer especially enjoyed the gobi parata, while others mention paratha with paya. Prices are often described as reasonable, and one customer praised the generous portions. The setting is small, with reviews ranging from clean and welcoming to cramped and not especially polished, so this reads more like a casual desi meal than a destination dining room.

Service is the main uncertainty. Some customers report friendly, quick service, but others describe long waits, delayed delivery and rude interactions. One diner waited 35 minutes for chicken karahi, and multiple reviews say delivery was consistently late.

Check the bill against the menu before paying, and keep dietary requests explicit: a vegetarian customer said a staff joke about mixing non-vegetarian food into the meal destroyed their trust. A separate review reported finding a cockroach in food, which is a serious caution around hygiene.