Pakistani flavours
Reviews praise the Pakistani cooking, from Daal Makhni and saag to karahi and tawa qeema.
Mian Jee Restaurant N04 Persia cluster
International City
Mian Jee Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in International City, known in reviews for dishes such as Daal Makhni and mutton karahi. It also draws diners for Lahori-style breakfast, with a separate family room mentioned by customers.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
544 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Breakfast
Lahori-style breakfast is a strong draw, with halwa puri, chana, nihari and thick chilled lassi mentioned.
Generous portions
One diner described the portions as generous and the food quality and quantity as very good.
Family seating
A separate family room and family-area seating are both mentioned in reviews.
Value
Several diners describe the prices as reasonable or affordable, including a breakfast review.
Fresh dishes
Some diners report notably fresh food, including a visit where everything was described as incredibly fresh.
Tips for a Better Visit
Eat in. For fresher food, eat at the restaurant rather than ordering delivery; one reviewer says delivered food loses its freshness.
Allow time. Build in extra time for service or delivery, as reviews report waits of 30 minutes to two hours.
Plan parking. Allow for parking difficulty before arriving; customers repeatedly call parking an issue at this International City outlet.
Ask fresh. Ask what has been freshly prepared, since one regular specifically recommends requesting the fresh variety.
Try breakfast. Consider a breakfast visit for Lahori options such as halwa puri, chana and nihari.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Persia N04
Warsan First - Persia, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow delivery
Home delivery is repeatedly criticised, with reports of food arriving after an hour, 1.5 hours or even two hours.
Uneven service
Reviews range from efficient service to very slow or rude waiter interactions, including a reported two-hour wait.
Parking
Parking is described as a major hassle or an ongoing issue in International City.
Inconsistent food
Taste and freshness are not fully consistent; one reviewer said the kitchen changes can affect the taste.
Hygiene concern
One review alleges a dirty kitchen, pests and missing hair caps; this is a serious customer-reported concern.
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The Bottom Line
Mian Jee Restaurant is a Pakistani spot in International City where the most useful things to order, according to diners, include Daal Makhni, mutton karahi, tawa qeema and the Lahori-style breakfast. Breakfast gets especially specific praise for halwa puri, chana, nihari and thick, chilled lassi. A separate family room and generous portions also make it workable for group meals.
The food is not the only story, though. Several customers call the prices reasonable and describe flavourful, fresh cooking, while others report oily food, disappointing chicken karahi, raw or poorly prepared dishes, and changing taste when the kitchen team changes. Mutton dishes and saag receive some of the warmer feedback, but consistency appears to matter.
Service and delivery are the main practical cautions. Reviews mention rude or inattentive waiters, unanswered calls and waits ranging from 30 minutes to two hours; home deliveries are often reported as taking one to two hours. If you go, allow extra time, plan around difficult parking, and consider eating in rather than ordering delivery.
One review also raises serious kitchen-hygiene concerns, so that is worth bearing in mind alongside the otherwise positive cleanliness comments.