Mutton Qorma
Mutton qorma is a recurring favourite, with one regular calling it the standout dish.
Pak Darbar Restaurant 14-AUG
Deira
Pak Darbar Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Deira, known in reviews for hearty dishes such as mutton qorma and a wide range of parathas. It is also a practical stop near the metro, with casual seating that suits quick meals, late dinners and larger groups.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
667 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Paratha Variety
Breakfast covers several paratha styles, including aloo, keema, mixed aloo-keema and chicken.
Roghni Naan
Roghni naan received a particularly strong mention alongside a lamb-filled pulao order.
Metro Access
The reviewed branch is directly opposite Gold Souk Metro Station, making it easy to reach without a car.
Group Seating
Reviews describe it as a lunch or dinner option that can handle large groups.
What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant 14-AUG 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 Darbar Restaurant 14-AUG, 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 Darbar Restaurant 14-AUG got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Aloo paratha Net +1
“We had varities of parathas like aloo paratha, khima paratha, mix aloo khima and chicken paratha. We liked all of them.”
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“We had varities of parathas like aloo paratha, khima paratha, mix aloo khima and chicken paratha. We liked all of them.”May 2019
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Breakfast channa parthta Net +1
“My favorite if u ask me there all BBQ items line and chicken handi love it and breakfast channa parthta waow MASHA ALLAH Great taste.”
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“My favorite if u ask me there all BBQ items line and chicken handi love it and breakfast channa parthta waow MASHA ALLAH Great taste.”May 2019
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Chicken handi Net +1
“My favorite if u ask me there all BBQ items line and chicken handi love it and breakfast channa parthta waow MASHA ALLAH Great taste.”
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“My favorite if u ask me there all BBQ items line and chicken handi love it and breakfast channa parthta waow MASHA ALLAH Great taste.”May 2019
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Chicken paratha Net +1
“We had varities of parathas like aloo paratha, khima paratha, mix aloo khima and chicken paratha. We liked all of them.”
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“We had varities of parathas like aloo paratha, khima paratha, mix aloo khima and chicken paratha. We liked all of them.”May 2019
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Chicken shinwari Net +1
“First time trying Chicken Shinwari🤤. Food was extremely super.”
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“First time trying Chicken Shinwari🤤. Food was extremely super.”December 2024
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Daal Net +1
“This is very good hotel.. Best taste of All dishes but daal is outstanding and rates are superb..its Far better than Karachi darbar..If you are in Dubai try this once”
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“This is very good hotel.. Best taste of All dishes but daal is outstanding and rates are superb..its Far better than Karachi darbar..If you are in Dubai try this once”December 2018
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Fish grill Net +1
“We have tried Peshawari Mutton Karahi and Fish Grill. Both dishes were amazing in a very reasonable price.”
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“We have tried Peshawari Mutton Karahi and Fish Grill. Both dishes were amazing in a very reasonable price.”February 2019
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Khima paratha Net +1
“We had varities of parathas like aloo paratha, khima paratha, mix aloo khima and chicken paratha. We liked all of them.”
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Review excerpts
“We had varities of parathas like aloo paratha, khima paratha, mix aloo khima and chicken paratha. We liked all of them.”May 2019
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Mithai Net +1
“They serve you fresh food and even have a selection of authentic mithai (Pakistani sweets) and sweet dishes. Thumbs up to Punjab darbar Restaurant.”
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“They serve you fresh food and even have a selection of authentic mithai (Pakistani sweets) and sweet dishes. Thumbs up to Punjab darbar Restaurant.”September 2019
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Mix aloo khima Net +1
“We had varities of parathas like aloo paratha, khima paratha, mix aloo khima and chicken paratha. We liked all of them.”
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Review excerpts
“We had varities of parathas like aloo paratha, khima paratha, mix aloo khima and chicken paratha. We liked all of them.”May 2019
Honorable mentions (8)
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Mixed grill Net +1
“Tasty food.. especially the mixed grill! But they need to look into their cleanliness..”
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Review excerpts
“Tasty food.. especially the mixed grill! But they need to look into their cleanliness..”July 2024
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Mutton kabab biryani Net +1
“Affordable, tasty food. Tried thier Mutton Kabab biryani, it was delicious!”
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“Affordable, tasty food. Tried thier Mutton Kabab biryani, it was delicious!”February 2020
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Mutton pulao Net +1
“I had Mutton pulao, it was great. I loved the taste,. ”
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“I had Mutton pulao, it was great. I loved the taste,. ”March 2019
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Mutton qorma Net +1
“Always love the food here .specially mutton qorma”
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“Always love the food here .specially mutton qorma”May 2026
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Peshawari mutton karahi Net +1
“We have tried Peshawari Mutton Karahi and Fish Grill. Both dishes were amazing in a very reasonable price.”
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Review excerpts
“We have tried Peshawari Mutton Karahi and Fish Grill. Both dishes were amazing in a very reasonable price.”February 2019
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Roghni nan bread Net +1
“Food was delicious, we ordered chicken Seek Kabab, Afghani Mutton Tikka and Mutton Tikka Pulao ( both had lamb on it)The Roghni nan bread was spectacular!”
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“Food was delicious, we ordered chicken Seek Kabab, Afghani Mutton Tikka and Mutton Tikka Pulao ( both had lamb on it)The Roghni nan bread was spectacular!”June 2025
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Warm naans Net +1
“They offered to refill the sauce of my curry as I was running out and kept me topped up with warm naans which were delicious.”
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“They offered to refill the sauce of my curry as I was running out and kept me topped up with warm naans which were delicious.”January 2021
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White chicken Net +1
“White Chicken was amazing taste.”
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“White Chicken was amazing taste.”December 2021
What to Avoid (3)
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Aloo mutter Net −1
“Pathetic restaurant... I ordered Aloo mutter and they gave me chicken pieces, bones in that... They didn't even give any concession in price for their negligence.... I am a vegetarian and they gave me non vegetarian food...”
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Critical review excerpts
“Pathetic restaurant... I ordered Aloo mutter and they gave me chicken pieces, bones in that... They didn't even give any concession in price for their negligence.... I am a vegetarian and they gave me non vegetarian food...”February 2022
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Mutton shanwari Net −1
“To my horror, I found human hair in my Mutton Shanwari dish! The counter staff didn't seem concerned and didn't offer any solution, despite charging me for the subpar food.”
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Critical review excerpts
“To my horror, I found human hair in my Mutton Shanwari dish! The counter staff didn't seem concerned and didn't offer any solution, despite charging me for the subpar food.”May 2025
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Roti Net −1
“Additionally their roti is not upto the mark, it gets cold while eating and then it becomes super difficult to eat it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Additionally their roti is not upto the mark, it gets cold while eating and then it becomes super difficult to eat it.”February 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Qorma. Put mutton qorma on your shortlist; it was singled out as a favourite by a repeat customer.
Breakfast Visit. For a morning meal, consider the parathas; reviews specifically mention them as a breakfast highlight.
Check Spice. If you prefer milder food, ask about the spice level before ordering because one diner found the dishes very spicy.
Visit Off-Peak. Quieter times may be more comfortable: one review describes rising noise during peak hours and another reports a long cooking wait.
Use Metro. The metro is the simplest access option mentioned: the branch is opposite Gold Souk Metro Station.
Plan the visit
Practical details
3 Street 13A
Ayal Nasir, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Staff Conduct
Several reviews report rude or argumentative interactions with counter and dining staff.
Cleanliness
A review specifically reported a dirty toilet and food bits on the upstairs family-area floor.
Food Safety
One diner found human hair in a Mutton Shanwari dish and said the counter offered no solution.
Spice Level
A diner found the food really spicy, so heat may be a consideration when choosing dishes.
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LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar is a casual Pakistani restaurant in Deira where the menu is strongest on hearty, familiar food. Reviews point first-time diners towards mutton qorma, several types of paratha, grilled dishes and mutton pulao. One visitor particularly enjoyed the chicken seek kabab, Afghani mutton tikka and Roghni naan, while another praised a mutton kabab biryani.
It works for different kinds of visits. Breakfast customers mention fresh parathas and channa paratha, while later diners describe generous portions, plenty of seating and a setting suitable for larger groups. The reviewed branch is opposite Gold Souk Metro Station, which is useful if you are visiting the souk or travelling by train.
Prices are often described as affordable or reasonable, although one customer questioned manually altered price labels. The experience is not completely consistent. Some diners report fast, welcoming service, but others describe rude or argumentative staff, poor delivery manners and little response to complaints.
Cleanliness also deserves attention: reviews mention a dirty toilet, food on the upstairs family-area floor and, in one serious case, hair in a Mutton Shanwari dish. Food can run very spicy, and peak periods may be noisy, so checking spice levels and visiting outside the busiest hours could make the meal easier.