Budget meals
Several customers describe the food as affordable, with one breakfast review mentioning prices from 3 Dhs.
Najmat Dubai Restaurant
Al Satwa
Najmat Dubai Restaurant is a casual Pakistani and South Asian eatery in Al Satwa, known for budget-friendly meals and late-night or morning dining. Reviews point to hearty options such as roti, paya, Lahori channa and Pakistani-style mutton dishes.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
580 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pakistani flavours
Customers specifically praise the Lahori channa, chana, paya, kabab and mutton namkeen.
Fresh sides
One delivery order included fresh complimentary raita and salad that complemented the meal.
Breakfast option
Morning customers mention paya, paratha, magaz, qeema and eggs as available breakfast choices.
Neat delivery
The packaging on one online order was described as neat and well-maintained.
What to Eat at Najmat Dubai Restaurant 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 Najmat Dubai Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 Najmat Dubai Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Kabab Net +2
“Kabab and Grill Fish is really must try items”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Kabab and Grill Fish is really must try items”September 2021
“It's always crowdy, Kabab and Karahi I give 8/10… mutton namkeen has matchless taste.”June 2023
Honorable mentions (15)
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Chana Net +1
“The food was very tasty and delicious 😋 Specially chana and paya was wonderful”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was very tasty and delicious 😋 Specially chana and paya was wonderful”March 2024
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Daaal Net +1
“I tried it first time I found this restaurant is very very average price and good taste like home made daaal and qeema.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried it first time I found this restaurant is very very average price and good taste like home made daaal and qeema.”December 2020
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Dal chawal Net +1
“Amazing food I really enjoyed the food and biryani specifically fish biryani and dal Chawal was amazing 😍😍😍😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing food I really enjoyed the food and biryani specifically fish biryani and dal Chawal was amazing 😍😍😍😍😍”March 2024
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Dal makhni Net +1
“Dal makhni also amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Dal makhni also amazing.”June 2023
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Fish biryani Net +1
“Amazing food I really enjoyed the food and biryani specifically fish biryani and dal Chawal was amazing 😍😍😍😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing food I really enjoyed the food and biryani specifically fish biryani and dal Chawal was amazing 😍😍😍😍😍”March 2024
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Fries Net +1
“I fell in love with the tea thw way they surve you its amazing with cup and a small plat you feel like you are having tea in your home and food is also good its good its was a nice visit but tae was awsome to feel like home and they also have fries whic was too tasty”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I fell in love with the tea thw way they surve you its amazing with cup and a small plat you feel like you are having tea in your home and food is also good its good its was a nice visit but tae was awsome to feel like home and they also have fries whic was too tasty”February 2019
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Grill fish Net +1
“Kabab and Grill Fish is really must try items”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Kabab and Grill Fish is really must try items”September 2021
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Karahi Net +1
“It's always crowdy, Kabab and Karahi I give 8/10… mutton namkeen has matchless taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It's always crowdy, Kabab and Karahi I give 8/10… mutton namkeen has matchless taste.”June 2023
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Lahori channa Net +1
“Such a great restaurant. The lahori channa is very delicious 😋.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Such a great restaurant. The lahori channa is very delicious 😋.”May 2026
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Mutton namkeen Net +1
“It's always crowdy, Kabab and Karahi I give 8/10… mutton namkeen has matchless taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It's always crowdy, Kabab and Karahi I give 8/10… mutton namkeen has matchless taste.”June 2023
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Paratha Net +1
“No where you will get this much of modest Pakistani tasty food in Satwa (Specially Paratha), I recommend those who will do their breakfast from 3 Dhs onwards with full of stomach ☺️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“No where you will get this much of modest Pakistani tasty food in Satwa (Specially Paratha), I recommend those who will do their breakfast from 3 Dhs onwards with full of stomach ☺️”December 2020
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Pizza Net +1
“Nice service mina good pizza”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nice service mina good pizza”May 2026
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Qeema Net +1
“I tried it first time I found this restaurant is very very average price and good taste like home made daaal and qeema.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried it first time I found this restaurant is very very average price and good taste like home made daaal and qeema.”December 2020
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Paya Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The food was very tasty and delicious 😋 Specially chana and paya was wonderful”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The food was very tasty and delicious 😋 Specially chana and paya was wonderful”March 2024
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Custard Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Custard and tea was okay .”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Tea Net +2
“Fresh tea is good ,food is normal”
Positive 2Negative 0Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“Fresh tea is good ,food is normal”March 2023
“I fell in love with the tea thw way they surve you its amazing with cup and a small plat you feel like you are having tea in your home and food is also good its good its was a nice visit but tae was awsome to feel like home and they also have fries whic was too tasty”February 2019
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Curry pokora Net −1
“I'm food lover I'm trying food for different different places but this place food not good I order curry pokora after eat I'm sick”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I'm food lover I'm trying food for different different places but this place food not good I order curry pokora after eat I'm sick”December 2025
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Glubjamn Net −1
“As Glubjamn was not fresh and tasteless .”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“As Glubjamn was not fresh and tasteless .”April 2023
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Jalabi Net −1
“Jalabi was cold and again but fresh .”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Jalabi was cold and again but fresh .”April 2023
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Mutton shinwari Net −1
“Ordered mutton shinwari large meal, and all what i received was a bunch of bones in a massive amounts of red oil !”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered mutton shinwari large meal, and all what i received was a bunch of bones in a massive amounts of red oil !”May 2026
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Nirhai Net −1
“I had Nirhai the taste was terrible 🤮”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I had Nirhai the taste was terrible 🤮”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid queues. Try an off-peak visit if possible: one regular says waiting is a recurring problem when the restaurant is crowded.
Confirm dishes. If ordering tandoori chicken, confirm the preparation at handover; one customer received fried chicken instead.
Check seating. Ask about seating before going with family, as reviews specifically say the restaurant has no family hall.
Expect heat. On a dine-in visit, be prepared for a potentially hot room because one review says the ACs almost do not work.
Check offers. For delivery, compare the online-platform offer with the final bill; one reviewer could not assess standard pricing because of an offer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
67MH+2V8 - 9th St
Al Satwa, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene concerns
Multiple reviews report poor cleaning or unhygienic food, including concerns about reused or unwashed glasses and spoons.
Service issues
Some customers describe rude waiters, delayed orders and confrontational handling of complaints.
Dish inconsistency
Mutton Shinwari was criticised for excessive bones and red oil, while another customer called the nihari terrible and overpriced.
No family seating
Several reviews say there is no family hall or family seating, making the restaurant more suited to bachelor-style dining.
Uncomfortable heat
One customer found the dining area too hot because the air conditioners were barely working.
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The Bottom Line
Najmat Dubai Restaurant is a casual Pakistani and South Asian spot in Al Satwa, with a reputation for filling food at relatively low prices. The menu has the kind of straightforward dishes people visit for: roti and paratha, Lahori channa, paya, kababs and mutton specialities. One delivery customer reported roughly 350g of Mutton Magaz and 500–600g of Mutton Shinwari, plus fresh raita and salad.
Breakfast is a notable draw. A review mentions magaz, qeema and eggs in the morning, while another says breakfast starts from 3 Dhs. Customers also praise the kabab, mutton namkeen, chana, fish biryani and dal Chawal, though feedback on individual dishes is uneven.
This is more of a casual, bachelor-oriented restaurant than a family dining room: several reviews say there is no family seating. Crowds and waiting are recurring complaints, and the room has been described as hot when the AC is not working properly. Service reports range from friendly and helpful to rude and inattentive.
Hygiene is the biggest caution. Some customers describe poor cleaning, unwashed glasses or unhygienic food, while others report neat delivery packaging and fresh sides. If you go, check the dish and seating arrangements first, and consider ordering online when an offer is available.