Nihari
Beef nalli nihari is repeatedly praised for tender meat, rich flavour and slow cooking.
Nihari Boys
Al Qusais
Nihari Boys is a Pakistani street-food restaurant in Al Qusais, centred on slow-cooked nihari, biryani and charcoal BBQ. Reviews point especially to tender Beef Nalli Nihari, beef paya and Punjabi falooda, with dine-in and takeaway available.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
216 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beef Paya
The beef paya is a standout for several reviewers, described as deeply comforting and perfectly spiced.
Falooda
Punjabi falooda is a strong dessert pick, with reviewers calling it delicious and reasonably priced.
Soft Meat
One family review found both beef with aloo and chicken nihari cooked to perfection, with soft meat and balanced spices.
Fresh Naan
Freshly prepared khamiri roti is cooked over coals, adding a smoky pairing for the nihari.
Welcoming Staff
Multiple reviews describe the staff as friendly and attentive, including service that was quick on one visit.
What to Eat at Nihari Boys 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 Nihari Boys, 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 Nihari Boys, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Beef paya Net +6
“The beef paya and it was outstanding”
Positive 6Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The beef paya and it was outstanding”May 2026
“Excellent beef paya and awesome nihari.”August 2026
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Beef nalli nihari Net +3
“Had the Nalli Beef Nihari here and it was pretty good. I’d say on par with Daily’s.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had the Nalli Beef Nihari here and it was pretty good. I’d say on par with Daily’s.”July 2026
“The food was unbelievable. I've been craving a decent Nihaari for a long time now and Nihari Boys did not fail to deliver! We got the beef naali nihaari which was a 10/10. Equally, their beef haleem was exceptional and mouthwatering and their chicken bihari boti was simply divine. Must visit. Gilani and Sayed were exceptional in their service and ensured we were well looked after. Thank you so much.”June 2026
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Beef nihari Net +2
“Food is amazing especially beef nihari best one Must try”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is amazing especially beef nihari best one Must try”June 2026
“Came for the Nihari, stayed for everything else! While the slow-cooked Beef Nihari is obviously the star, their Paya (trotters) is honestly out of this world-perfectly spiced and deeply comforting. The portions are generous and unapologetically rich. Make sure you save room for dessert, because finishing off a heavy meal with their Punjabi Falooda and a scoop of Billo Ice Cream is mandatory. Great service, amazing food, and you won't leave with an empty wallet.”July 2026
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Falooda Net +2
“I was searching for authentic Karachi style Falooda for long time, finally got it delicious and yummy falooda here.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I was searching for authentic Karachi style Falooda for long time, finally got it delicious and yummy falooda here.”June 2026
“Falooda was also absolute”May 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Beef haleem Net +1
“The food was unbelievable. I've been craving a decent Nihaari for a long time now and Nihari Boys did not fail to deliver! We got the beef naali nihaari which was a 10/10. Equally, their beef haleem was exceptional and mouthwatering and their chicken bihari boti was simply divine. Must visit. Gilani and Sayed were exceptional in their service and ensured we were well looked after. Thank you so much.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was unbelievable. I've been craving a decent Nihaari for a long time now and Nihari Boys did not fail to deliver! We got the beef naali nihaari which was a 10/10. Equally, their beef haleem was exceptional and mouthwatering and their chicken bihari boti was simply divine. Must visit. Gilani and Sayed were exceptional in their service and ensured we were well looked after. Thank you so much.”June 2026
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Beef nehari Net +1
“Finally people of Sharjah dont have to go all the way to Naif in order to try their Beef Nehari and Mutton Bhuna Gosht they taste exactly the same as Delhi restaurant”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Finally people of Sharjah dont have to go all the way to Naif in order to try their Beef Nehari and Mutton Bhuna Gosht they taste exactly the same as Delhi restaurant”July 2026
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Beef with aloo Net +1
“I tried the beef with aloo and the chicken Nihari and it was cooked to perfection. Meat was soft, curry was made with the perfect amount of spices.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the beef with aloo and the chicken Nihari and it was cooked to perfection. Meat was soft, curry was made with the perfect amount of spices.”July 2026
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Biryani Net +1
“Very tasty nihari and biryani was good too Both items had actual taste what it supposed to be”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very tasty nihari and biryani was good too Both items had actual taste what it supposed to be”August 2026
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Chicken bihari boti Net +1
“The food was unbelievable. I've been craving a decent Nihaari for a long time now and Nihari Boys did not fail to deliver! We got the beef naali nihaari which was a 10/10. Equally, their beef haleem was exceptional and mouthwatering and their chicken bihari boti was simply divine. Must visit. Gilani and Sayed were exceptional in their service and ensured we were well looked after. Thank you so much.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was unbelievable. I've been craving a decent Nihaari for a long time now and Nihari Boys did not fail to deliver! We got the beef naali nihaari which was a 10/10. Equally, their beef haleem was exceptional and mouthwatering and their chicken bihari boti was simply divine. Must visit. Gilani and Sayed were exceptional in their service and ensured we were well looked after. Thank you so much.”June 2026
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Chicken nihari Net +1
“I tried the beef with aloo and the chicken Nihari and it was cooked to perfection. Meat was soft, curry was made with the perfect amount of spices.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the beef with aloo and the chicken Nihari and it was cooked to perfection. Meat was soft, curry was made with the perfect amount of spices.”July 2026
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Gulam jamun Net +1
“We also had the Gulam Jamun which was not so sweet and absolutely tasty, so was the chai, which had a slight different taste compared to other Pakistani restaurants but still very tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We also had the Gulam Jamun which was not so sweet and absolutely tasty, so was the chai, which had a slight different taste compared to other Pakistani restaurants but still very tasty.”July 2026
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Ice cream Net +1
“The highlight for me was definitely their ice cream—rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It was the perfect way to end the meal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The highlight for me was definitely their ice cream—rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It was the perfect way to end the meal.”July 2026
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Khamiri roti (naan) Net +1
“The highlight was the freshly prepared Khamiri roti (naan), traditionally cooked over coals, giving it an authentic smoky aroma and texture that paired beautifully with the nihari.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The highlight was the freshly prepared Khamiri roti (naan), traditionally cooked over coals, giving it an authentic smoky aroma and texture that paired beautifully with the nihari.”May 2026
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Kulfi Net +1
“Amazing kulfi and delicious Indian dishes all together in one place.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing kulfi and delicious Indian dishes all together in one place.”August 2026
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Mutton bhuna gosht Net +1
“Finally people of Sharjah dont have to go all the way to Naif in order to try their Beef Nehari and Mutton Bhuna Gosht they taste exactly the same as Delhi restaurant”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Finally people of Sharjah dont have to go all the way to Naif in order to try their Beef Nehari and Mutton Bhuna Gosht they taste exactly the same as Delhi restaurant”July 2026
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Nihari nali+magahaz Net +1
“We tried the nihari nali+magahaz with garlic naan. Its was just amazing. The service guy jilani was so friendly good and very nice guy. Its highly recommend for nihari lover and don't forget to try pistachio ice cream.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the nihari nali+magahaz with garlic naan. Its was just amazing. The service guy jilani was so friendly good and very nice guy. Its highly recommend for nihari lover and don't forget to try pistachio ice cream.”July 2026
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Punjabi faloodaaa Net +1
“outttstandinggg nihari there payaaa was out classs there punjabi faloodaaa deliciousss”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“outttstandinggg nihari there payaaa was out classs there punjabi faloodaaa deliciousss”May 2026
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Shahi nihary Net +1
“The food was excellent, specially must try shahi nihary,”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was excellent, specially must try shahi nihary,”June 2026
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Malai boti Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We tried nihari and malai boti… they had authentic taste.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We tried nihari and malai boti… they had authentic taste.”June 2026
Drinks 1
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Chai Net +1
“We also had the Gulam Jamun which was not so sweet and absolutely tasty, so was the chai, which had a slight different taste compared to other Pakistani restaurants but still very tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We also had the Gulam Jamun which was not so sweet and absolutely tasty, so was the chai, which had a slight different taste compared to other Pakistani restaurants but still very tasty.”July 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Dal mash Net −1
“The only item that matched our order was the Dal Mash, but unfortunately it had a bad smell and appeared spoiled.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The only item that matched our order was the Dal Mash, but unfortunately it had a bad smell and appeared spoiled.”July 2026
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Haleem Net −2
“I recently tried the haleem at Nihari Boys Restaurant and was disappointed. The taste was bland, the texture was not smooth, and it seemed lacking in freshness and flavor. Overall, it did not meet my expectations, and I would not recommend the haleem based on my experience. Zero star rating 0/5”
Positive 0Negative 2Neutral 1
Critical review excerpts
“I recently tried the haleem at Nihari Boys Restaurant and was disappointed. The taste was bland, the texture was not smooth, and it seemed lacking in freshness and flavor. Overall, it did not meet my expectations, and I would not recommend the haleem based on my experience. Zero star rating 0/5”May 2026
“However, the haleem was abysmal, straight up just tasted like daal, not meaty at all.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Tarka. Ask for a tarka on the Nalli Nihari; a reviewer says it adds another layer of flavour.
Try Paya. If you enjoy rich traditional dishes, add beef paya; reviewers repeatedly single it out alongside the nihari.
Save Dessert. Leave room for Punjabi falooda and ice cream, which reviewers recommend as a finish to the rich meal.
Check Takeaway. Check the parcel before leaving, since one reported order contained different dishes and a missing nihari.
Allow Time. For collection or busy periods, allow extra time and confirm the order status; one customer waited over an hour.
Choose Naan. Pair the nihari with khamiri roti for a coal-cooked naan with a smoky aroma and texture.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop 2 - Building 25 Damascus Street
Al Qusais Ind. Second, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Order Errors
A takeaway order arrived with both niharis missing and unrequested Haleem and Butter Chicken instead.
Long Waits
One customer waited over an hour without receiving the order and eventually left.
Haleem Inconsistent
Haleem reviews vary sharply: one called it exceptional, while another found it bland and lacking freshness.
Undercooked Boti
A family visit found the malai boti undercooked, despite finding the nihari good.
Mixed Value
Although several reviews call the prices reasonable, one breakfast visit described the food as very expensive and tasteless.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 39
Beef Nalli Nihari
“We placed an order for Beef Nalli Nihari (AED 39), Chicken Nihari (AED 19), Bhindi, Dal Mash, and 8 rotis”Google review · July 2026
AED 19
Chicken Nihari
“We placed an order for Beef Nalli Nihari (AED 39), Chicken Nihari (AED 19), Bhindi, Dal Mash, and 8 rotis”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
Nihari Boys is a Pakistani street-food restaurant in Al Qusais where the clearest reason to visit is the slow-cooked nihari. Beef Nalli Nihari, beef paya, Punjabi falooda and khamiri roti (naan) are the most useful starting points from the reviews. The nihari is often described as rich, well-spiced and tender, while the paya brings a similarly hearty, traditional option.
There are thoughtful details for a first visit. One reviewer suggests asking for a tarka on the Nalli Nihari, and another praises the freshly prepared khamiri roti cooked over coals. Punjabi falooda and ice cream are popular ways to finish, especially after the generous, rich portions.
Several diners also describe the staff as welcoming and service as quick or attentive. The main caution is consistency, particularly for takeaway and some dishes. One customer waited more than an hour, while another received Haleem and Butter Chicken instead of both niharis and had to return for a refund.
Haleem opinions are sharply divided, and one review found the malai boti undercooked. If collecting an order, check the parcel before leaving and allow extra time. Prices are described as reasonable by some reviewers, though one reported Beef Nalli Nihari at AED 39 and Chicken Nihari at AED 19.
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