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Pak Al Safa Restaurant
Al Muteena
Pak Al Safa Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Muteena, with reviews highlighting its roti, biryani and traditional home-style dishes. It has a simple casual setup, and an upstairs family hall is mentioned for diners eating together.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
684 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Biryani Portions
A customer found the chicken biryani richly flavoured, well-spiced and generously portioned.
Pakistani Taste
Some diners describe the food as authentic, home-style Pakistani cooking, including traditional dishes.
Family Hall
The restaurant has a family hall upstairs on the mezzanine floor.
Bread Quality
Several reviews praise the bread, including one that specifically calls it very tasty.
What to Eat at Pak Al Safa 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 Pak Al Safa 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.
These items at Pak Al Safa Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chapati Net +3
“Tasty food and Good order taking, but serving is very very poor with attitude persons. Really I m a regular customer, but if I wait for 20 minutes for 2nd chapati, it's Good or bad service you guys decide.”
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“Tasty food and Good order taking, but serving is very very poor with attitude persons. Really I m a regular customer, but if I wait for 20 minutes for 2nd chapati, it's Good or bad service you guys decide.”December 2021
“Pak Al Safa, As the name says "Pak" means clean, Food is very delicious and good, and Chapati is very good you can find only on this restaurant this kind of chapati, Staff is very good. Recommended.”March 2019
Honorable mentions (12)
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“I ordered the chicken biryani, and it truly stood out. The flavors were rich, the spices perfectly balanced, and the portion size was generous.”
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“I ordered the chicken biryani, and it truly stood out. The flavors were rich, the spices perfectly balanced, and the portion size was generous.”September 2025
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Chicken handi Net +1
“It is nice Pakistani restaurant situated in Al muteena Deira Dubai.Its dishes are traditional in Pakistani style.chapati is also made with pure floor,its chicken handi is specially dish.cleaning is also very good.there is a family hall at mezzanine floor.”
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“It is nice Pakistani restaurant situated in Al muteena Deira Dubai.Its dishes are traditional in Pakistani style.chapati is also made with pure floor,its chicken handi is specially dish.cleaning is also very good.there is a family hall at mezzanine floor.”January 2018
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Chicken karahi Net +1
“I love the Biryani and Chicken Karahi of Pak Al Safa Restaurant.”
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“I love the Biryani and Chicken Karahi of Pak Al Safa Restaurant.”June 2018
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“Rotti is very nice and tasty, its different from normal rotti, they offering very good chicken tikka, some fruit salads, service is good, they accepting only cash, no cards.”
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“Rotti is very nice and tasty, its different from normal rotti, they offering very good chicken tikka, some fruit salads, service is good, they accepting only cash, no cards.”June 2021
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Dal mash Net +1
“Very Delicious food specially Kareela Keema, Dal Mash, mutton misalah.”
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“Very Delicious food specially Kareela Keema, Dal Mash, mutton misalah.”May 2019
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Kareela keema Net +1
“Very Delicious food specially Kareela Keema, Dal Mash, mutton misalah.”
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“Very Delicious food specially Kareela Keema, Dal Mash, mutton misalah.”May 2019
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Mutton afghani pulao Net +1
“I specially like there mutton Afghani pulao. Great and tasty food.”
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“I specially like there mutton Afghani pulao. Great and tasty food.”September 2019
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Mutton kadayi Net +1
“Roti was excellent and Mutton kadayi was amazing”
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“Roti was excellent and Mutton kadayi was amazing”August 2025
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Mutton misalah Net +1
“Very Delicious food specially Kareela Keema, Dal Mash, mutton misalah.”
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“Very Delicious food specially Kareela Keema, Dal Mash, mutton misalah.”May 2019
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Paratha Net +1
“Wheat tandoori roti and paratha was fresh too.”
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“Wheat tandoori roti and paratha was fresh too.”November 2022
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Sawaaiyaan Net +1
“That's not it they also have fresh juices and milk shakes between 5 to 8 aed and yes refreshing desserts like sawaaiyaan.”
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“That's not it they also have fresh juices and milk shakes between 5 to 8 aed and yes refreshing desserts like sawaaiyaan.”November 2018
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Wheat tandoori roti Net +1
“Wheat tandoori roti and paratha was fresh too.”
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“Wheat tandoori roti and paratha was fresh too.”November 2022
What to Avoid (7)
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Grill leg Net −1
“The food is not good they send not fresh grill leg and too much burn and the mutton seek kabab also not good cook and too much masala. And the customer service not good to talk.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The food is not good they send not fresh grill leg and too much burn and the mutton seek kabab also not good cook and too much masala. And the customer service not good to talk.”June 2024
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Mutton biriyani Net −1
“This is 18 aed mutton biriyani. Tast is very bad. I never come back here again.”
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“This is 18 aed mutton biriyani. Tast is very bad. I never come back here again.”June 2025
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Mutton gravy Net −1
“We had a mutton gravy and 4 wheat roati. The price of only mutton gravy was 45 dhs, including all 66 dhs, not at all worth of money. The mutton was old stock, and the smell and taste of mutton was horrible, we just wasted 66 dhs without knowing about this horrible restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We had a mutton gravy and 4 wheat roati. The price of only mutton gravy was 45 dhs, including all 66 dhs, not at all worth of money. The mutton was old stock, and the smell and taste of mutton was horrible, we just wasted 66 dhs without knowing about this horrible restaurant.”June 2024
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Mutton pulao Net −1
“Last night i buy Mutton Pulao and its cost me 20 AED. And i take a parcel. When i open it i am shocked that worse taste i have ever eat in UAE and soo much expensive. Don’t recommend this restaurant. This is the worse experience since i am in Dubai”
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Critical review excerpts
“Last night i buy Mutton Pulao and its cost me 20 AED. And i take a parcel. When i open it i am shocked that worse taste i have ever eat in UAE and soo much expensive. Don’t recommend this restaurant. This is the worse experience since i am in Dubai”September 2024
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Mutton seek kabab Net −1
“The food is not good they send not fresh grill leg and too much burn and the mutton seek kabab also not good cook and too much masala. And the customer service not good to talk.”
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“The food is not good they send not fresh grill leg and too much burn and the mutton seek kabab also not good cook and too much masala. And the customer service not good to talk.”June 2024
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Polao mouton Net −1
“polao look like yellow rice with mouton.. ZERO”
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Critical review excerpts
“polao look like yellow rice with mouton.. ZERO”June 2025
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Porotta roll Net −1
“Had porotta roll from here for 5aed. It was horrible. Not even worth for 1 aed. Only contents were tasteless dal (might be old dal), mayonnaise, tomato sauce wrapped in a small over cooked porotta. Its better to avoid these kind of shops. Dont waste money.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Had porotta roll from here for 5aed. It was horrible. Not even worth for 1 aed. Only contents were tasteless dal (might be old dal), mayonnaise, tomato sauce wrapped in a small over cooked porotta. Its better to avoid these kind of shops. Dont waste money.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Prices. Ask for the final price before ordering, especially for paya and any extras, after reports of large menu-to-bill differences.
Confirm Extras. Confirm whether salad and raita cost extra before accepting them; several diners said they were charged separately.
Check Takeaway. Open and check takeaway orders before leaving: one customer ordered mutton pulao but received mutton biryani.
Carry Cash. Bring cash rather than relying on a card, as a review reported that cards were not accepted.
Ask About Mutton. If ordering mutton, ask about freshness and cooking first, given repeated complaints about smell and undercooking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Muteena Road, AL Muteena, Dubai Palm
Al Muteena - Deira, 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
Price Disputes
Multiple customers report menu prices differing sharply from the final bill, including paya listed at 11 AED and charged at 45 AED.
Mutton Quality
Mutton feedback is inconsistent, with reports of meat being stale, smelly or not properly cooked.
Hygiene Concern
One customer reported bugs on the food and tables, raising a serious cleanliness concern.
Cash Only
A review reported that the restaurant accepted cash but not card payments.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
5aed
porotta roll
“Had porotta roll from here for 5aed”Google review · December 2025
20 AED
Mutton Pulao
“Last night i buy Mutton Pulao and its cost me 20 AED”Google review · September 2024
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The Bottom Line
Pak Al Safa Restaurant is a Pakistani dining spot in Al Muteena where the strongest review pattern is around breads and familiar comfort food. Customers mention roti, chicken biryani, chicken karahi and chicken fry with coriander seed. The restaurant also has a family hall on the mezzanine floor, making it an option for a casual meal with relatives.
Roti is the clearest standout: one diner says it is cooked and brought hot on demand, while another calls it the best. The chicken biryani has also been praised for rich flavour, balanced spice and a generous portion. Older reviews describe home-style Pakistani cooking and highlight dishes such as kareela keema and dal mash.
The experience is uneven, though. Recent reviews include complaints about stale or smelly mutton, poor service and delivery delays. Food quality appears more reliable for some chicken dishes than for mutton, but that is not guaranteed.
Check prices carefully before ordering. Several customers say the final bill was much higher than the menu, with salad and raita charged separately; one paya order reportedly rose from 11 AED on the menu to 45 AED. Also confirm takeaway contents and carry cash, as a review reported no card payments.