Lahori Breakfast
Breakfast favourites include halwa puri, paya and nihari, with one reviewer calling the nihari the best they had in town.
Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Jaddaf
Al Jaddaf
Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Jaddaf serves Pakistani cuisine with a strong Lahore-inspired breakfast and barbecue focus. Reviews point to dishes such as nihari and keema paratha, plus family seating and nearby parking for a practical group meal.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
2,155 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Signature Dishes
Customers specifically praise the keema paratha, Shinwari mutton karai and chicken malai boti.
Family Seating
There is a separate family area, and one review also mentions baby chairs for dining with children.
Free Parking
Several reviews mention ample or sufficient free parking nearby, making the restaurant easier to reach by car.
What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Jaddaf 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 Al Jaddaf, 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 Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Jaddaf, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Chicken karahi Net +2
“One of the BEST Authentic PAKISTANI food, specially their BIRYANI, Chicken Karahi, Nihari, Pulao and Chicken Boti were SUPERB!! Went there for iftar buffet and it was worth it 💯”
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“One of the BEST Authentic PAKISTANI food, specially their BIRYANI, Chicken Karahi, Nihari, Pulao and Chicken Boti were SUPERB!! Went there for iftar buffet and it was worth it 💯”April 2022
“Nice place, good food.... Biryani was tasty, chicken karahi was superb, chapli kababs were awesome..... Would prefer to have separate section for families with more privacy....”November 2021
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Lahori chicken karhai Net +2
“From their desi murgh biryani to Lahori Chicken Karahi. The main courses were just delicious.”
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“From their desi murgh biryani to Lahori Chicken Karahi. The main courses were just delicious.”August 2022
“From Lahori Chicken Karhai with Til Naan to Chicken Malai boti on a Sizzler Plate and Beef Pulao with a side of Scrumptious Fresh Salad & Mint Yogurt. Everything tasted to Par Perfection!”August 2022
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Nihari Net +2
“We usually have breakfast there. Halwa puri platter paya and nihari are really authentic Pakistani taste.”
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“We usually have breakfast there. Halwa puri platter paya and nihari are really authentic Pakistani taste.”May 2022
“One of the BEST Authentic PAKISTANI food, specially their BIRYANI, Chicken Karahi, Nihari, Pulao and Chicken Boti were SUPERB!! Went there for iftar buffet and it was worth it 💯”April 2022
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Nihari (beef) Net +2
“Nice seekh and Rotis, with Kheema & Nihari (beef).”
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“Nice seekh and Rotis, with Kheema & Nihari (beef).”January 2018
“Ordered Nihari (Beef gravy dish) and Potato chapati. Serving was very nice as they used small burners to keep the gravy pot hot.”December 2019
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Paya Net +2
“Paya was also so yummy!”
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“Paya was also so yummy!”February 2021
“We usually have breakfast there. Halwa puri platter paya and nihari are really authentic Pakistani taste.”May 2022
Honorable mentions (24)
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Beef pulao Net +1
“From Lahori Chicken Karhai with Til Naan to Chicken Malai boti on a Sizzler Plate and Beef Pulao with a side of Scrumptious Fresh Salad & Mint Yogurt. Everything tasted to Par Perfection!”
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“From Lahori Chicken Karhai with Til Naan to Chicken Malai boti on a Sizzler Plate and Beef Pulao with a side of Scrumptious Fresh Salad & Mint Yogurt. Everything tasted to Par Perfection!”August 2022
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Bihari kabab Net +1
“Good Pakistani Food. The real taste of Lahore & Karachi.. The specialities are Bihari Kabab, Malai Boti, Butter Chicken, Chicken Chargha..and Shinwari Mutton Karai was great.”
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“Good Pakistani Food. The real taste of Lahore & Karachi.. The specialities are Bihari Kabab, Malai Boti, Butter Chicken, Chicken Chargha..and Shinwari Mutton Karai was great.”August 2025
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Bihari kebabs Net +1
“Absolutely authentic taste from Lahore. Bihari kebabs and lahori handi were priceless. But if you cant stomach spices, dont venture to Androon Lahore”
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“Absolutely authentic taste from Lahore. Bihari kebabs and lahori handi were priceless. But if you cant stomach spices, dont venture to Androon Lahore”January 2020
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Butter chicken Net +1
“Good Pakistani Food. The real taste of Lahore & Karachi.. The specialities are Bihari Kabab, Malai Boti, Butter Chicken, Chicken Chargha..and Shinwari Mutton Karai was great.”
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“Good Pakistani Food. The real taste of Lahore & Karachi.. The specialities are Bihari Kabab, Malai Boti, Butter Chicken, Chicken Chargha..and Shinwari Mutton Karai was great.”August 2025
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Chapli kababs Net +1
“Nice place, good food.... Biryani was tasty, chicken karahi was superb, chapli kababs were awesome..... Would prefer to have separate section for families with more privacy....”
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“Nice place, good food.... Biryani was tasty, chicken karahi was superb, chapli kababs were awesome..... Would prefer to have separate section for families with more privacy....”November 2021
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Chicken boti Net +1
“One of the BEST Authentic PAKISTANI food, specially their BIRYANI, Chicken Karahi, Nihari, Pulao and Chicken Boti were SUPERB!! Went there for iftar buffet and it was worth it 💯”
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Review excerpts
“One of the BEST Authentic PAKISTANI food, specially their BIRYANI, Chicken Karahi, Nihari, Pulao and Chicken Boti were SUPERB!! Went there for iftar buffet and it was worth it 💯”April 2022
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Chicken chargha Net +1
“Good Pakistani Food. The real taste of Lahore & Karachi.. The specialities are Bihari Kabab, Malai Boti, Butter Chicken, Chicken Chargha..and Shinwari Mutton Karai was great.”
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“Good Pakistani Food. The real taste of Lahore & Karachi.. The specialities are Bihari Kabab, Malai Boti, Butter Chicken, Chicken Chargha..and Shinwari Mutton Karai was great.”August 2025
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Daal maash fry Net +1
“Have tried today daal maash fry the taste was good but it could be more better if they can put more spice with lemon.”
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“Have tried today daal maash fry the taste was good but it could be more better if they can put more spice with lemon.”July 2021
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Desi fresh kadai chicken Net +1
“I had one of my best kadai chicken from this same restaurant. Try their desi fresh kadai chicken. Cheap and worthy. Decent seating arrangements. Mutton tikka was just average”
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“I had one of my best kadai chicken from this same restaurant. Try their desi fresh kadai chicken. Cheap and worthy. Decent seating arrangements. Mutton tikka was just average”July 2019
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Desi murgh biryani Net +1
“From their desi murgh biryani to Lahori Chicken Karahi. The main courses were just delicious.”
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“From their desi murgh biryani to Lahori Chicken Karahi. The main courses were just delicious.”August 2022
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Halwa puri platter Net +1
“We usually have breakfast there. Halwa puri platter paya and nihari are really authentic Pakistani taste.”
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“We usually have breakfast there. Halwa puri platter paya and nihari are really authentic Pakistani taste.”May 2022
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Iftar Net +1
“The iftar was more than decent. It was just super.”
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“The iftar was more than decent. It was just super.”November 2021
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“One of the BEST Authentic PAKISTANI food, specially their BIRYANI, Chicken Karahi, Nihari, Pulao and Chicken Boti were SUPERB!! Went there for iftar buffet and it was worth it 💯”
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Review excerpts
“One of the BEST Authentic PAKISTANI food, specially their BIRYANI, Chicken Karahi, Nihari, Pulao and Chicken Boti were SUPERB!! Went there for iftar buffet and it was worth it 💯”April 2022
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Jalebi Net +1
“The showstopper was the dessert, perfectly sweetened Jalebi ("JALEBA" coz it's huge) along with tea.”
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“The showstopper was the dessert, perfectly sweetened Jalebi ("JALEBA" coz it's huge) along with tea.”January 2018
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Keema paratha Net +1
“Keema Paratha is one of the best I had after long time”
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“Keema Paratha is one of the best I had after long time”June 2026
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Kheer Net +1
“And the kheer just brought the entire meal together!”
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“And the kheer just brought the entire meal together!”August 2022
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Lahori handi Net +1
“Absolutely authentic taste from Lahore. Bihari kebabs and lahori handi were priceless. But if you cant stomach spices, dont venture to Androon Lahore”
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“Absolutely authentic taste from Lahore. Bihari kebabs and lahori handi were priceless. But if you cant stomach spices, dont venture to Androon Lahore”January 2020
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Malai boti Net +1
“Good Pakistani Food. The real taste of Lahore & Karachi.. The specialities are Bihari Kabab, Malai Boti, Butter Chicken, Chicken Chargha..and Shinwari Mutton Karai was great.”
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“Good Pakistani Food. The real taste of Lahore & Karachi.. The specialities are Bihari Kabab, Malai Boti, Butter Chicken, Chicken Chargha..and Shinwari Mutton Karai was great.”August 2025
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Mutton afghan tikka Net +1
“I’m having Mutton Afghan Tikka almost everyday here.”
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“I’m having Mutton Afghan Tikka almost everyday here.”March 2025
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Potato chapati Net +1
“Ordered Nihari (Beef gravy dish) and Potato chapati. Serving was very nice as they used small burners to keep the gravy pot hot.”
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“Ordered Nihari (Beef gravy dish) and Potato chapati. Serving was very nice as they used small burners to keep the gravy pot hot.”December 2019
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Shinwari mutton karai Net +1
“Good Pakistani Food. The real taste of Lahore & Karachi.. The specialities are Bihari Kabab, Malai Boti, Butter Chicken, Chicken Chargha..and Shinwari Mutton Karai was great.”
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“Good Pakistani Food. The real taste of Lahore & Karachi.. The specialities are Bihari Kabab, Malai Boti, Butter Chicken, Chicken Chargha..and Shinwari Mutton Karai was great.”August 2025
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Sizzling chicken ginger stuffed naan Net +1
“Had sizzling Chicken ginger stuffed naan and seekh kabab. All was great.Must visit resturant”
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“Had sizzling Chicken ginger stuffed naan and seekh kabab. All was great.Must visit resturant”July 2021
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Til naan Net +1
“From Lahori Chicken Karhai with Til Naan to Chicken Malai boti on a Sizzler Plate and Beef Pulao with a side of Scrumptious Fresh Salad & Mint Yogurt. Everything tasted to Par Perfection!”
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Review excerpts
“From Lahori Chicken Karhai with Til Naan to Chicken Malai boti on a Sizzler Plate and Beef Pulao with a side of Scrumptious Fresh Salad & Mint Yogurt. Everything tasted to Par Perfection!”August 2022
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Mutton tikka Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I had one of my best kadai chicken from this same restaurant. Try their desi fresh kadai chicken. Cheap and worthy. Decent seating arrangements. Mutton tikka was just average”
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Sweet lassi Net +1
“The sweet Lassi was awesome”
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“The sweet Lassi was awesome”August 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Chicken biryani Net −1
“Don't try Chicken Biryani as it was tasteless with arabic Aroma.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Don't try Chicken Biryani as it was tasteless with arabic Aroma.”August 2025
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Korma Net −1
“Grill was amazing though korma I didn’t like that much but it was worth the money”
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“Grill was amazing though korma I didn’t like that much but it was worth the money”April 2021
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Mutton karahi Net −1
“Mutton karahi was too bad, old Mutton pieces old cooked.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Mutton karahi was too bad, old Mutton pieces old cooked.”October 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Carefully. Consider karahi, barbecue or breakfast dishes first; one reviewer specifically found the chicken biryani tasteless.
Reserve Iftar. If visiting for iftar, call ahead: one family had to call for two days to secure a reservation.
Carry Cash. Bring smaller cash notes because one breakfast visit had no card payment and no change for 50 AED.
Check Seating. Families should ask about the family section before settling in, as one iftar review found it quite cramped.
Use Parking. Drivers can look for the free nearby parking mentioned by multiple reviewers, including parking opposite Belhasa Driving Center.
Plan the visit
Practical details
326 Al Khail Rd
Al Jadaf, 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
Hygiene Concerns
Reviews report cockroaches in the family hall, dirty plates and bathrooms, and a chef serving food without gloves.
Inconsistent Service
Multiple diners describe rude or inattentive staff, including a reported 30-minute wait for chana and roti.
Food Freshness
Some customers say meat was old or food was not fresh, including complaints about old mutton and raw-meat smell.
Hard Roti
One diner found the roti too hard and said the request to replace it was not acted on.
Card Payments
A customer reported that card payment was unavailable and the cashier could not provide change for a 50 AED note.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
55 aed per head
iftar buffet per head
“It only costs 55 aed per head and it includes lots of variety from pakoras to chow min to biryani to seekh kabab and malai botti”Google review · April 2021
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The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Jaddaf is a Pakistani restaurant that attracts diners for Lahore-style food, especially breakfast and hearty meat dishes. Reviews highlight halwa puri, paya and nihari, while keema paratha, Shinwari mutton karai and chicken malai boti also receive specific praise. The menu suits people looking for substantial desi meals rather than a light café stop.
Families have a separate sitting area, and one review mentions baby chairs. Several diners also report ample, sufficient or free nearby parking, which makes a group visit easier. The restaurant has been used for breakfast, lunch, dinner and iftar; an iftar reviewer said the buffet included a wide range of dishes and cost 55 AED per head at the time.
Experiences are uneven, however. Alongside comments about tasty food, friendly staff and reasonable portions, recent reviews report cockroaches in the family hall, dirty plates and bathrooms, hard roti, old meat and inattentive service. One customer waited around 30 minutes for chana and roti, while another said card payment was unavailable.
Check the day’s service and food condition, carry cash, and call ahead for iftar reservations.