Pahadi

Name: Pahadi
Address: Bank Street Building - Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd - opp. ADCB Bank, Bur Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971523997543

Bur Dubai

Restaurant Closed 0 523 997 543

Pahadi is a mountain-themed restaurant and bar in Bur Dubai, serving Pahadi and wider Himalayan-inspired food in a lively setting. Customers come for dishes such as momos and soya chaap, as well as live singing, outdoor seating, drinks and sheesha.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

679 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Mountain menu

The menu reaches beyond standard North Indian fare, with hillside favourites and authentic Northeast Indian flavours.

Live music

Live singing, including Bollywood songs and requested tracks, gives dinner a lively evening soundtrack.

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What to Eat at Pahadi

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Pahadi, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 6

Lamb chops Net +3

“Pahadi lamb chops were cherry on the cake with cocktails and sheesha.”
Soya chaap Net +3

“Soya chaap was amazingly delicious.”
Jhakia potato Net +2

“Ms. Sapna helped us choose what to eat and we tried Jhakia Potato, Siddu, Laphing and the soup. The soup was okay but the food was absolutely delicious.”
Jhingore ki kheer Net +2

“The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.we ordered Palak patta chat , Hara bhara kabab ,paneer tikka and soya chapp tikka ,chicken lollypop and chilly paneer . Everything was up to the mark .for the main course we ordered sarson ka saag and makke di roti with Bhatt ki daal ,roti and dhaniya paneer adraki . Everything was so good .for the desert we ordered jhingore ki kheer that was also so good 👍.”
Mis mach poora Net +2

“For starters, we tried 'Pahadi Murg tikka' and 'Mis Mach Poora' (grilled prawns North East style)... Both the dishes were simply delicious.”
Siddu Net +2

“Being from Himachal so tried their himachal dishes. Himachali Siddu was simply amazing.”

Honorable mentions (44)

Bamboo ribs Net +1

“They make fanatstic Bamboo ribs, it is soft and juicy.”
Bhut jolokia chicken wings Net +1

“A few must-try include the Fried Momos — perfectly crispy, Misa Maach Poora from Mizoram — unique and delicious, and the Bhut Jolokia Chicken Wings — they pack the fiery punch of Assam’s famous chili.”
Chicken momos Net +1

“The food is tasty and reasonably priced. We tried Khandhar (spiced baby potatoes), chicken momos, paneer tikka, rabri jalebi, and masala tea, all of which were good.”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“Over four visits, everything I’ve tried so far — Chicken Tikka, Chilli Chicken, Dal Makhni, Mutton Tikka, Lamb Chops, Chaat, and more — has been consistently outstanding.”
Chilli chicken Net +1

“Over four visits, everything I’ve tried so far — Chicken Tikka, Chilli Chicken, Dal Makhni, Mutton Tikka, Lamb Chops, Chaat, and more — has been consistently outstanding.”
Crispy baby potatoes Net +1

“Crispy Baby Potatoes – Tossed in mustard seeds; a unique and addictive dish.”
Crispy chicken fry Net +1

“The food was good, our favourite starter was the Crispy chicken fry.”
Dal makhni Net +1

“Over four visits, everything I’ve tried so far — Chicken Tikka, Chilli Chicken, Dal Makhni, Mutton Tikka, Lamb Chops, Chaat, and more — has been consistently outstanding.”
Delhi se chicken tandoori Net +1

“A must-try is their Pahadi Chai with Maggi, and if you’re a fan of tandoori, don’t miss their Delhi Se Chicken Tandoori—it’s absolutely delicious!”
Fried momos Net +1

“A few must-try include the Fried Momos — perfectly crispy, Misa Maach Poora from Mizoram — unique and delicious, and the Bhut Jolokia Chicken Wings — they pack the fiery punch of Assam’s famous chili.”
Ghar wala chicken Net +1

“The roti and ghar wala chicken felt comforting and homely, just like a proper North Indian meal.”
Gulab jamun Net +1

“And of course, ending the meal with gulab jamun was the perfect sweet touch.”
Honey chilli potatoes Net +1

“Tibetan style thupka soup is a must try..dahi kebab momos n honey chilli potatoes were excellent too.”
Jalebi with rabdi Net +1

“Don’t miss Jalebi with Rabdi and Pahadi Jhangora Kheer for dessert — they’re an absolute delight.”
Jungle mutton curry Net +1

“Main course we tried Paneer lababdar, jungle mutton curry & Uttarakhand aloo ki thechwan trust me you will not regret to try it.”
Kali bhat ki dal Net +1

“We ordered Roasted Baingan bharta (roasted eggplant) with roti and Kali Bhat ki dal (a traditional pahadi recipe made from black beans) with steamed rice. The taste was. So good that we are already reminiscing it”
Khandhar Net +1

“The food is tasty and reasonably priced. We tried Khandhar (spiced baby potatoes), chicken momos, paneer tikka, rabri jalebi, and masala tea, all of which were good.”
Kheer Net +1

“We ordered the soya chaap, makke di roti, soya saag, and kheer, and every dish was outstanding.”
King fish fry Net +1

“King Fish Fry – Perfectly flaky and excellent.”
Kothey momo (chicken, steam) Net +1

“Visited on sunday for dinner. Had the Kothey Chicken Momos and Rajma Chawal.. both absolutely delicious!”
Kufri maggi Net +1

“From Tapriwali chai to Kufri maggi, the food feels just like the street flavors of Himalayas.”
Laphing Net +1

“Ms. Sapna helped us choose what to eat and we tried Jhakia Potato, Siddu, Laphing and the soup. The soup was okay but the food was absolutely delicious.”
Makke di roti Net +1

“We ordered the soya chaap, makke di roti, soya saag, and kheer, and every dish was outstanding.”
Masala wai wai Net +1

“The food is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend to try out their pahadi dishes. Specially the Masala Wai wai. Fell in love with it.”
Meghalaya khasi with mutton biryani Net +1

“Pahadi Lamb Chops were tender and juicy, while the Meghalaya Khasi with mutton Biryani is a treat for any biryani lover.”
Mutton tikka Net +1

“Over four visits, everything I’ve tried so far — Chicken Tikka, Chilli Chicken, Dal Makhni, Mutton Tikka, Lamb Chops, Chaat, and more — has been consistently outstanding.”
Pahadi biryani Net +1

“The Pahadi biryani stood out with its rich taste and unique preparation.”
Pahadi murg tikka Net +1

“For starters, we tried 'Pahadi Murg tikka' and 'Mis Mach Poora' (grilled prawns North East style)... Both the dishes were simply delicious.”
Paneer lababdar Net +1

“Main course we tried Paneer lababdar, jungle mutton curry & Uttarakhand aloo ki thechwan trust me you will not regret to try it.”
Paneer tikka Net +1

“The food is tasty and reasonably priced. We tried Khandhar (spiced baby potatoes), chicken momos, paneer tikka, rabri jalebi, and masala tea, all of which were good.”
Prawn tawa Net +1

“Prawn Tawa – Good, but lacked a punch.”
Rajma chawal Net +1

“Visited on sunday for dinner. Had the Kothey Chicken Momos and Rajma Chawal.. both absolutely delicious!”
Rara mutton Net +1

“Their Rara mutton is also very aromatic, meat melts in your mouth.”
Roasted baingan bharta Net +1

“We ordered Roasted Baingan bharta (roasted eggplant) with roti and Kali Bhat ki dal (a traditional pahadi recipe made from black beans) with steamed rice. The taste was. So good that we are already reminiscing it”
Soya saag Net +1

“We ordered the soya chaap, makke di roti, soya saag, and kheer, and every dish was outstanding.”
Steamed momos Net +1

“Steamed Momos – Very good.”
Tibetan marked steamed momos Net +1

“Tibetan marked steamed momos: the best, it’s sameas we get it on the streets. Super spicy but u can’t stop eating them.”
Tibetan style thupka soup Net +1

“Tibetan style thupka soup is a must try..dahi kebab momos n honey chilli potatoes were excellent too.”
Uttarakhand aloo ki thechwan Net +1

“Main course we tried Paneer lababdar, jungle mutton curry & Uttarakhand aloo ki thechwan trust me you will not regret to try it.”
Veg momos Net +1

“Loved the Chulli cocktail, the veg momos, as well as the soya chaap.”
Veg thukpa Net +1

“Veg Thukpa – The soup was amazing, but it lacked enough noodles (not instant ones).”
Dahi ke kebab Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Dahi ke kebab: bit on the sweeter side. Just balance the spiciness from all other items.”
Rabri jalebi Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The food is tasty and reasonably priced. We tried Khandhar (spiced baby potatoes), chicken momos, paneer tikka, rabri jalebi, and masala tea, all of which were good.”
Paneer adraki Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Paneer Adraki – A heavy gravy with super soft paneer, but a lighter option would have been preferable.”

Drinks 6

Chulli cocktail Net +1

“Loved the Chulli cocktail, the veg momos, as well as the soya chaap.”
Kulhad chai Net +1

“Their Kulhad chai is also very good it’s too expensive. 30aed for a chai feels like scam. And they serve it with parle g biscuits.”
Masala tea Net +1

“The food is tasty and reasonably priced. We tried Khandhar (spiced baby potatoes), chicken momos, paneer tikka, rabri jalebi, and masala tea, all of which were good.”
Pahadi chai with maggi Net +1

“A must-try is their Pahadi Chai with Maggi, and if you’re a fan of tandoori, don’t miss their Delhi Se Chicken Tandoori—it’s absolutely delicious!”
Tapriwali chai Net +1

“From Tapriwali chai to Kufri maggi, the food feels just like the street flavors of Himalayas.”
Thandai cocktail Net +1

“Cocktails you will see looks basic but what a taste it was. Thandai cocktail highly recommended.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Cheese garlic naan Net −1

“Cheese Garlic Naan – Have had better.”
Junglee mutton Net −1

“Junglee Mutton – A thin, runny tomato-based gravy; the mutton was slightly chewy.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve in advance for large groups, as a busy weekend review says advance booking secured the table.

Choose winter. For the most distinctive outdoor experience, consider winter, when reviewers mention poolside dining with a fire.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Bank Street Building - Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd - opp. ADCB Bank

Bur Dubai - Al Hamriya, Dubai

0 523 997 543

Mon	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 3:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Crowd delays

Service can slow down when the restaurant is busy, especially for large groups.

Chai pricing

One customer felt AED 30 for a kulhad chai was too expensive, particularly as it came with Parle-G biscuits.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

30aed

chai

“30aed for a chai feels like scam”

Google review · December 2025

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The Bottom Line

Pahadi is a mountain-themed restaurant and bar in Bur Dubai, built around Himalayan and North Indian flavours rather than a conventional Indian menu. It suits an evening when you want dinner with atmosphere: live singing, indoor or outdoor seating, drinks and sheesha are all part of the experience. Food is the main draw.

Reviewers repeatedly mention momos, soya chaap and Pahadi biryani, while more distinctive orders include bamboo ribs, Rara mutton, sarson ka saag with makke di roti and jhingore ki kheer. The menu also reaches into Northeast Indian cooking, with themed live counters for chaat, Maggi, jalebi and other hillside favourites. The outdoor area is a strong choice in cooler weather, with poolside seating and, in one winter review, dinner beside a fire.

Live music ranges from Bollywood songs to ghazals and helps make the venue feel more like a night out than a quiet restaurant. Staff are generally described as polite and attentive, often helping guests navigate unfamiliar dishes. There are a few caveats.

Service may slow during large crowds, and the lively pub-and-bar setting will not suit every family meal. One customer also considered a AED 30 kulhad chai overpriced, while another found the drinks weaker than the food.