Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Barsha

Name: Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Barsha
Address: Al Barsha First - Al Barsha - Dubai, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142550072

Al Barsha

Pakistani restaurant Open now 04 255 0072

Pak Darbar is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Barsha known for breakfast favourites such as nihari and chana, along with hearty dishes like pulao and karahi. It has family seating, indoor and outdoor areas, and a menu that reviewers find generally generous and reasonably priced.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

2,743 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Reviewers describe the Pakistani flavours as close to what they remember from Pakistan, especially in the Afghani mutton pulao and chicken tikka.

Fresh breads

Fresh tandoor naan and warm bread are repeatedly mentioned as strong accompaniments to the meals.

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What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Barsha

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Barsha, 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

Nihari Net +4

“An authentic Pakistani restaurant and the most fantastic Nihari I have ever tasted.”
Roti Net +3

“Roti was also good!”
Tandoor naan Net +3

“The food, the service, the portion sizes, the freshly made from the tandoor naan, the prices, and the respect from the staff were all absolutely amazing.”
Karahi Net +2

“The kebab, karahi, and daal mash were incredibly flavorful and delicious.”
Mutton peshawri Net +2

“I tried mutton peshawri which is one of my favorite dishes from Pakistani cuisine the meet was tender and the sauce was good however it is full of bones, I know it is a meat with bones but the majority are bones.”
Pulao Net +2

“The food was full of flavor and reminded me of home.Pulao and karahi were amazing, and everything was served fresh.”

Honorable mentions (22)

Afghani mutton pulao Net +1

“So far, I've tried the Afghani Mutton Pulao & Chicken tikka. So awesome.”
Baratha Net +1

“The Channay and Baratha was 100/10. Im craving it till now.”
Bread Net +1

“The bread was good and fresh but the same size of this kind, it used to be bigger.”
Chana Net +1

“This is my go-to spot almost every morning. As a Filipino who loves Pakistani cuisine, especially their breakfast dishes, my favorites are Chana and Nihari.”
Channay Net +1

“The Channay and Baratha was 100/10. Im craving it till now.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“Despite of few options were finished by now, we utterly enjoyed mutton kebab, chicken curry and bread 😍 fresh tandoor bread is always a bliss.”
Chicken gravy Net +1

“The food was amazing and I had never tasted the chicken gravy as tasty as they served.”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“So far, I've tried the Afghani Mutton Pulao & Chicken tikka. So awesome.”
Chops qeema Net +1

“The great experience, food was delicious especially chops qeema with roghni naan I love it simply say love it & bohat aala.”
Fresh tandoor bread Net +1

“Despite of few options were finished by now, we utterly enjoyed mutton kebab, chicken curry and bread 😍 fresh tandoor bread is always a bliss.”
Keema Net +1

“Excellent food! Clean and great service. We ordered the tandoori chicken, chicken biryani, keema, with naan bread and some Chinese veg. Each dish has its own distinct taste. Portion sizes were plentiful and the food was so well priced. Thank you for a great meal! Dilpreet Kaur waited on us and was great, friendly and 😊!”
Mix platter Net +1

“Must try mix platter.”
Mutton kebab Net +1

“Despite of few options were finished by now, we utterly enjoyed mutton kebab, chicken curry and bread 😍 fresh tandoor bread is always a bliss.”
Mutton pulav Net +1

“My first time eaing at a Pakistani restaurant, the people were inviting and the food was delicious (I had a mutton pulav and rooh afza which was great on a hot sunny day). I will definitely visit again”
Namkeen pulao Net +1

“Recommended place specially their namkeen pulao is matchless 10/10.”
Namkin Net +1

“Dine-in with family, really good food, the pulao, namkin, peshawari mutton, Tikka and finished off with fresh lassi. Fresh meat with really good spicy taste”
Roghni naan Net +1

“The great experience, food was delicious especially chops qeema with roghni naan I love it simply say love it & bohat aala.”
Rooh afza Net +1

“My first time eaing at a Pakistani restaurant, the people were inviting and the food was delicious (I had a mutton pulav and rooh afza which was great on a hot sunny day). I will definitely visit again”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“Excellent food! Clean and great service. We ordered the tandoori chicken, chicken biryani, keema, with naan bread and some Chinese veg. Each dish has its own distinct taste. Portion sizes were plentiful and the food was so well priced. Thank you for a great meal! Dilpreet Kaur waited on us and was great, friendly and 😊!”
Tikka Net +1

“Dine-in with family, really good food, the pulao, namkin, peshawari mutton, Tikka and finished off with fresh lassi. Fresh meat with really good spicy taste”
Paya Net 0

Mixed feedback

“I’m also starting to enjoy Paya, especially with fresh paratha and chai.”
Chicken biryani Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Excellent food! Clean and great service. We ordered the tandoori chicken, chicken biryani, keema, with naan bread and some Chinese veg. Each dish has its own distinct taste. Portion sizes were plentiful and the food was so well priced. Thank you for a great meal! Dilpreet Kaur waited on us and was great, friendly and 😊!”

Drinks 3

Chai Net +1

“also the chai there is a must drink, only 1 aed.”
Fresh lassi Net +1

“Dine-in with family, really good food, the pulao, namkin, peshawari mutton, Tikka and finished off with fresh lassi. Fresh meat with really good spicy taste”
Sweet lassi Net +1

“I went to this place for breakfast and ordered nihari, paaya, rotis and sweet lassi. Good food, reasonably priced and 5-star service.”

What to Avoid (13)

Food 13

Daal mash Net −1

“As for the Mash Daal, I was shocked to see that it had two different colours , white and yellow ,which clearly shows adulteration and poor cooking standards. The taste was bland and unpleasant, nothing like proper daal should be.”
Alo paratha Net −1

“The alo paratha is basically a plain paratha with almost no filling, and the paya is nothing but oil with barely anything in it.”
Biryani Net −1

“Too much Red Chili and no taste on Biryani, Daal and sabzi Only oil and species”
Chapli kebab Net −1

“The chapli kebab was burnt and completely tasteless, the daal mash lacked any flavor, and the so-called Nawabi Karahi was anything but nawabi.”
Chicken karahi Net −1

“I had ordered Chicken Karahi and Mash Daal, and both dishes were a complete disaster. The so-called Chicken Karahi was literally just boiled chicken thrown into a pool of oily gravy, with absolutely no flavour, no spices, and no proper taste. It looked disgusting and tasted even worse.”
Chicken pishawri Net −1

“The dish I ordered was chicken pishawri and dal krahi , but it lacked flavor and had an unpleasant texture. The presentation was also unappealing.”
Dal krahi Net −1

“The dish I ordered was chicken pishawri and dal krahi , but it lacked flavor and had an unpleasant texture. The presentation was also unappealing.”
Iftar Net −1

“. I wouldn’t recommend this place for iftar. Even though it’s 10 DHS, it’s not worth it. There was no ice and no cold Rooh Afza available. The banana served was green and not properly ripe. The samosa didn’t taste fresh, it seemed like it was cooked in the morning. The pakoras were also cold and not freshly prepared. Overall, the food quality and freshness were disappointing”
Lamb chops Net −1

“I ordered lamb chops and they had a strong lamb smell I cannot handle. Just took a bite and I was off.”
Nawabi karahi Net −1

“The chapli kebab was burnt and completely tasteless, the daal mash lacked any flavor, and the so-called Nawabi Karahi was anything but nawabi.”
Paratha Net −1

“It's very 😔😟 this paratha i think they made three hours ago they served me. Please give to your staff a little training”
Samosa Net −1

“The samosa didn’t taste fresh, it seemed like it was cooked in the morning.”
Shinwari karahi Net −1

“I ordered Shinwari Karahi, but it was served cold, which completely ruined the taste and overall experience.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Confirm options. When ordering handi, confirm the exact version and price first; one diner received fresh white handi instead of the cheaper chicken option.

Book weekends. Call ahead if you need family seating on a weekend, as one reviewer found that area small.

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Practical details

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha - Dubai

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 255 0072

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

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent freshness

Some visits involved cold or apparently old food, including cold Shinwari Karahi and an iftar with stale-tasting fried items.

Service lapses

Although many reviews praise the staff, others describe rude or unhelpful responses when food or portion problems were raised.

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The Bottom Line

Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Barsha is a Pakistani dining spot with a strong breakfast following and a broad desi menu. Nihari, chana with paratha, pulao, karahi and fresh tandoor naan are among the clearest review-backed reasons to visit. Some diners also rate the BBQ and chops qeema highly, while others find the karahi more ordinary.

The setting works for families and casual groups, with a separate family hall, indoor air-conditioned seating and outdoor seating in winter. The family area is described as small, so calling ahead on a weekend is sensible. Outdoor service reportedly begins after 1pm.

Nearby parking is free for 40 minutes according to one regular, but street parking can be difficult in the evening. Prices are often described as reasonable, and reviewers mention 1 AED chai and a 10 DHS iftar. However, the iftar review reported no ice, a green banana and cold pakoras, while other visits found cold dishes, excessive oil or salt, and uneven service.

Confirm the exact handi option and price before it reaches the table, and ask for less spice or oil if needed. Overall, it looks strongest for Pakistani breakfast, fresh breads and family-style meals, with consistency worth checking on the day.