Biryani
Several diners called the Hyderabadi biryani excellent, particularly with mirchi ka salan.
Al Karama
Mezbaan Hyderabad Palace Restaurant was a Hyderabadi and Indian restaurant in Al Karama, known in reviews for biryani and haleem, with both dine-in and delivery mentioned. However, multiple reviews state that it closed permanently in 2020, so confirm its current status before making plans.
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Several diners called the Hyderabadi biryani excellent, particularly with mirchi ka salan.
Haleem was repeatedly highlighted as one of the restaurant's signature dishes.
One delivery order arrived in portions large enough to satisfy the reviewer's whole family.
The batter-fried broccoli and cauliflower reportedly stayed crunchy even after 30 minutes.
Some diners described the restaurant as low-budget and reasonably priced.
These items at Mezbaan Hyderabad Palace Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“The food can be a little too oily, but their Biriyani is a delight.”
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“The food can be a little too oily, but their Biriyani is a delight.”July 2018
“One of the best places to have biryani in Dubai”December 2018
“This restaurant is popular of haleem and baryani”
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“This restaurant is popular of haleem and baryani”July 2019
“Everything is excellent, food specially hyderabadi haleem, service also very good”July 2018
“Butter chicken is a all time desi favoritete dish. It was cooked in tomato gravy mixed with butter and cream. I could taste some unique spices and herbs which made the combination more delicious.”
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“Butter chicken is a all time desi favoritete dish. It was cooked in tomato gravy mixed with butter and cream. I could taste some unique spices and herbs which made the combination more delicious.”March 2020
“My favourite dishes on repeat are the murgh malai and chicken angaara.”
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“My favourite dishes on repeat are the murgh malai and chicken angaara.”January 2021
“We tried Jhilmil tikka which was a combo of chicken kasturi tikka, chicken hari mirch tikka and tandoori tikka, it was tender and cooked to perfection. Packed with balanced spices and aroma. It was my favorite from the menu.”
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“We tried Jhilmil tikka which was a combo of chicken kasturi tikka, chicken hari mirch tikka and tandoori tikka, it was tender and cooked to perfection. Packed with balanced spices and aroma. It was my favorite from the menu.”March 2020
“This time I also tried the Dhal Makhni, chicken kadhai and paneer tikka and the dhal i must say was full of flavour, was a great combo with the naan.”
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“This time I also tried the Dhal Makhni, chicken kadhai and paneer tikka and the dhal i must say was full of flavour, was a great combo with the naan.”January 2021
“We tried Jhilmil tikka which was a combo of chicken kasturi tikka, chicken hari mirch tikka and tandoori tikka, it was tender and cooked to perfection. Packed with balanced spices and aroma. It was my favorite from the menu.”
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“We tried Jhilmil tikka which was a combo of chicken kasturi tikka, chicken hari mirch tikka and tandoori tikka, it was tender and cooked to perfection. Packed with balanced spices and aroma. It was my favorite from the menu.”March 2020
“Chicken muradabadi biryani was cooked well with balanced spices and served with raita.”
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“Chicken muradabadi biryani was cooked well with balanced spices and served with raita.”March 2020
“This time I also tried the Dhal Makhni, chicken kadhai and paneer tikka and the dhal i must say was full of flavour, was a great combo with the naan.”
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“This time I also tried the Dhal Makhni, chicken kadhai and paneer tikka and the dhal i must say was full of flavour, was a great combo with the naan.”January 2021
“Authentic Hyderabadi delicious like Haleem, dum biryani, talawa gosht and many other mouth watering dishes.”
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“Authentic Hyderabadi delicious like Haleem, dum biryani, talawa gosht and many other mouth watering dishes.”December 2018
“Gulab jamun fulfilled my dessert cravings. They were cherry on the cake.”
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“Gulab jamun fulfilled my dessert cravings. They were cherry on the cake.”March 2020
“We had dates, bananas, onion pakodi & palak pakodis, mirchi snack, naan and chicken, hyderabadi Dahi wade (so tasty) Haleem (Omg.. lovely taste) Rooh afza sharbat , chicken biryani, mirchi ka salan salaad, lassi, Double ka meetha, plain rice, dal and some more stuff... overall good experience and lovely staff”
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“We had dates, bananas, onion pakodi & palak pakodis, mirchi snack, naan and chicken, hyderabadi Dahi wade (so tasty) Haleem (Omg.. lovely taste) Rooh afza sharbat , chicken biryani, mirchi ka salan salaad, lassi, Double ka meetha, plain rice, dal and some more stuff... overall good experience and lovely staff”January 2021
“Went for suhoor...briyani was perfect, hyderbadi chicken must try...khatti dal was just like home made....friendly staff.”
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“Went for suhoor...briyani was perfect, hyderbadi chicken must try...khatti dal was just like home made....friendly staff.”June 2017
“We tried Jhilmil tikka which was a combo of chicken kasturi tikka, chicken hari mirch tikka and tandoori tikka, it was tender and cooked to perfection. Packed with balanced spices and aroma. It was my favorite from the menu.”
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“We tried Jhilmil tikka which was a combo of chicken kasturi tikka, chicken hari mirch tikka and tandoori tikka, it was tender and cooked to perfection. Packed with balanced spices and aroma. It was my favorite from the menu.”March 2020
“Went for suhoor...briyani was perfect, hyderbadi chicken must try...khatti dal was just like home made....friendly staff.”
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“Went for suhoor...briyani was perfect, hyderbadi chicken must try...khatti dal was just like home made....friendly staff.”June 2017
“I gave 3 stars bcoz during my last visit I had meat biryani which was really amazing the way they served presentation appearance of biryani aroma rice quality everything excellent but today I found service was lousy I don't find staff to order and my order was delayed and the taste was not so good and washroom was not clean but the counter lady was supportive.rest OK can visit for a change and the biryani was really tasty and excellent”
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“I gave 3 stars bcoz during my last visit I had meat biryani which was really amazing the way they served presentation appearance of biryani aroma rice quality everything excellent but today I found service was lousy I don't find staff to order and my order was delayed and the taste was not so good and washroom was not clean but the counter lady was supportive.rest OK can visit for a change and the biryani was really tasty and excellent”August 2018
“My favourite dishes on repeat are the murgh malai and chicken angaara.”
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“My favourite dishes on repeat are the murgh malai and chicken angaara.”January 2021
“This time I also tried the Dhal Makhni, chicken kadhai and paneer tikka and the dhal i must say was full of flavour, was a great combo with the naan.”
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“This time I also tried the Dhal Makhni, chicken kadhai and paneer tikka and the dhal i must say was full of flavour, was a great combo with the naan.”January 2021
“This time I also tried the Dhal Makhni, chicken kadhai and paneer tikka and the dhal i must say was full of flavour, was a great combo with the naan.”
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“This time I also tried the Dhal Makhni, chicken kadhai and paneer tikka and the dhal i must say was full of flavour, was a great combo with the naan.”January 2021
“Reshmi paneer was a fusion of paneer(cottage cheese), onion and capsicum cooked in tomato gravy with special herbs. Garnished with almonds, I can call it a perfect mughal dish and my another favourite from the menu.”
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“Reshmi paneer was a fusion of paneer(cottage cheese), onion and capsicum cooked in tomato gravy with special herbs. Garnished with almonds, I can call it a perfect mughal dish and my another favourite from the menu.”March 2020
“Authentic Hyderabadi delicious like Haleem, dum biryani, talawa gosht and many other mouth watering dishes.”
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“Authentic Hyderabadi delicious like Haleem, dum biryani, talawa gosht and many other mouth watering dishes.”December 2018
“We tried Jhilmil tikka which was a combo of chicken kasturi tikka, chicken hari mirch tikka and tandoori tikka, it was tender and cooked to perfection. Packed with balanced spices and aroma. It was my favorite from the menu.”
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“We tried Jhilmil tikka which was a combo of chicken kasturi tikka, chicken hari mirch tikka and tandoori tikka, it was tender and cooked to perfection. Packed with balanced spices and aroma. It was my favorite from the menu.”March 2020
“A biriyani with hakka noodles took 40 min to serve. Noodles was spicy which my kids couldn't have ( hakka is supposed to be mild ).”
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“A biriyani with hakka noodles took 40 min to serve. Noodles was spicy which my kids couldn't have ( hakka is supposed to be mild ).”October 2018
“Worst and fake hydrebadi biriyani in dubai . Dont waste your time and tastebuds.”
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“Worst and fake hydrebadi biriyani in dubai . Dont waste your time and tastebuds.”August 2018
“I also noticed that every table had got roohafza and some lasi... which it was not in my table..”
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“I also noticed that every table had got roohafza and some lasi... which it was not in my table..”May 2019
“Got served expired Pista House haleem during Ramadhan. Make sure you ask the date of preparation before purchasing.”
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“Got served expired Pista House haleem during Ramadhan. Make sure you ask the date of preparation before purchasing.”June 2016
Check Status. Verify that it is operating before visiting; one review says it was permanently closed in 2020.
Check Bills. Review the bill before leaving, especially when ordering a combo or additional dishes.
Confirm Availability. Ask whether biryani is available before settling in, as one Friday visit found it unavailable.
Ask Dates. For haleem during Ramadan, ask when it was prepared before purchasing.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for dine-in or delivery because several reviews describe delays and understaffing.
Parking. One visitor found parking directly in front, though this was a single reported experience.
Plan the visit
A 2019 review explicitly said the restaurant was closed and no longer at that location.
One iftar buffet review reported missing items, disappointing haleem and biryani, and delayed drinks.
Reviews mention understaffing, delayed orders and delivery that was not punctual.
A diner said a four-person combo was charged at AED 145 rather than the AED 105 menu price.
Some reviews alleged poor food quality, including an unpleasant smell in delivered biryani and expired haleem.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“just 3 aed for a bottle that to I dint order they just kept on ma table I thought it was a complementary from mezbaan”Google review · June 2017
The Bottom Line
Mezbaan Hyderabad Palace Restaurant was a Hyderabadi-focused restaurant in Al Karama, with reviews centred on biryani, haleem and other Indian Mughlai dishes. Diners also mentioned talawa gosht, murgh malai, chicken angaara and family-sized portions for delivery. Several reviews praised the biryani as authentic or excellent, while haleem was often treated as a signature order.
The strongest food reports are quite specific. One family enjoyed murgh malai, chicken angaara and dhal makhni, while the batter-fried broccoli and cauliflower reportedly stayed crunchy after 30 minutes. Another diner liked the tender Jhilmil tikka and reshmi paneer.
There were also positive comments about a clean setting, friendly service and low-budget family meals. The experience was far from consistent. Reviews describe 40-minute waits, late deliveries, missing buffet items, poor cleanliness and occasional food-quality concerns.
One customer said a four-person combo appeared on the menu at AED 105 but was billed at AED 145, so checking the bill was sensible. Ask about biryani availability and haleem preparation dates before ordering. Most importantly, a review states that the restaurant closed permanently in 2020, and another says it was no longer at the location.
Treat the food comments and prices as historical, and verify whether the business is operating before going.