Pak Darbar Restaurant AL Nahda Near Carrefour

Name: Pak Darbar Restaurant AL Nahda Near Carrefour
Address: Amman St, (Al Reem Building54), Al Nahda, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971564123753

Al Nahda

Pakistani restaurant Open now 0 564 123 753

Pak Darbar is a casual Pakistani restaurant in Al Nahda, known for homestyle dishes at approachable prices. Reviews point to breakfast favourites such as halwa puri and hearty classics including chicken peshawari and keema.

Reputation Score

3.8

★★★★☆

1,777 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Customers highlight homestyle Pakistani cooking, including keema, Peshawar kadai chicken, fresh roti and tender mutton chops.

Budget meals

A three-person meal of Mugaz Fry, Channa Dal, rotis, water and tea was reported at just 34 AED.

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What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant AL Nahda Near Carrefour

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Pak Darbar Restaurant AL Nahda Near Carrefour, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Halwa puri Net +2

“A small compact Pakistani restaurant serving the best Halwa Puri breakfast in Dubai.”
Rotti Net +2

“This branch, though, does a great job with classics like keema, Peshawar kadai chicken, and fresh roti that always hits the mark.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Afghani mutton kebab Net +1

“Their special items include the Afghani mutton kebab and the flavorful Peshawari mutton curry, both of which are highly recommended.”
Alu paratha Net +1

“Ordered Alu paratha, halwa pori, haleem, chay etc. Overall the food was just average.”
Biriyaani Net +1

“Biriyaani also must try .”
Biryani Net +1

“Tried their chicken, biryani and dall mash. All of them were having good taste but not found any speciality.”
Channa dal Net +1

“The Channa Dal was simple but comforting, with a homestyle taste that reminded us of traditional Pakistani cooking.”
Chapli kebab Net +1

“Nice pakistani food, I tried chapli kebab it was awesome”
Charcoal chicken Net +1

“The best charcoal chicken. It is so delicious, the chicken was so tasty and juicilicious and the matching rice is the best.”
Chicken handi Net +1

“I have recently tried their chicken handi and roti, it was amazing but the chicken handi had a lot of palm oil which is unhealthy to eat”
Chicken karahi Net +1

“Love their Chicken karahi & Namkeen Mutton and some more food as well..”
Chicken keema Net +1

“I love chicken keema from here Home away from home ❤️”
Chicken peshawari Net +1

“Chicken peshawari yummy, their rotti is outstanding.”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“Don't forget to try chicken tikka.”
Chicken tikka (leg quarter) Net +1

“We also ordered the Chicken Tikka (leg quarter) — juicy, perfectly grilled, and served with fresh Tandoori bread, baked in a traditional clay oven (tandoor). Every bite reflects authentic Pakistani taste and premium quality.”
Dal Net +1

“Dal is good and the chutney as well.”
Dall mash Net +1

“Tried their chicken, biryani and dall mash. All of them were having good taste but not found any speciality.”
Kaimiri roti Net +1

“Kaimiri roti was good .....service was quick...”
Keema Net +1

“This branch, though, does a great job with classics like keema, Peshawar kadai chicken, and fresh roti that always hits the mark.”
Keema paratha Net +1

“Keema paratha is must try .”
Kheema & aloo paratha Net +1

“The food is very tasty with authentic flavors, especially their mutton peshawari, kheema & aloo paratha, naan etc.”
Magaz (brain) Net +1

“I tried the Magaz (brain) and it was absolutely bursting with flavor. It was well-spiced, rich, and perfectly cooked—a true delight.”
Malai boti grilled chicken Net +1

“We ordered their Malai Boti Grilled Chicken, and it was absolutely mouthwatering — soft, creamy, and perfectly tender.”
Mixed grilled Net +1

“Very nice mixed grilled we have.. Big portion with reasonable price.. Highly recommended!”
Mugaz fry Net +1

“The Mugaz Fry was flavorful and well-cooked, with a nice balance of spices that made it enjoyable without being overly spicy.”
Mutton Net +1

“Food taste and quality were great. After so many days got to eat mutton.”
Mutton chaap Net +1

“Tried their mutton chaap and rajma both were fresh and tasted great.”
Mutton chops Net +1

“Their mutton chops are surprisingly tender and well‑seasoned, definitely worth trying.”
Mutton peshawari Net +1

“The food is very tasty with authentic flavors, especially their mutton peshawari, kheema & aloo paratha, naan etc.”
Naan Net +1

“The food is very tasty with authentic flavors, especially their mutton peshawari, kheema & aloo paratha, naan etc.”
Namkeen mutton Net +1

“Love their Chicken karahi & Namkeen Mutton and some more food as well..”
Nihari Net +1

“Before I tasted Nihari and Chana, both were fantastic.”
Omlette Net +1

“good food, Service very slow, we go for suhoor omlette and chana very tasty and fresh..”
Peshawar kadai chicken Net +1

“This branch, though, does a great job with classics like keema, Peshawar kadai chicken, and fresh roti that always hits the mark.”
Peshawari mutton curry Net +1

“Their special items include the Afghani mutton kebab and the flavorful Peshawari mutton curry, both of which are highly recommended.”
Rajma Net +1

“Tried their mutton chaap and rajma both were fresh and tasted great.”
Tandoori bread Net +1

“We also ordered the Chicken Tikka (leg quarter) — juicy, perfectly grilled, and served with fresh Tandoori bread, baked in a traditional clay oven (tandoor). Every bite reflects authentic Pakistani taste and premium quality.”
Tandoori roti Net +1

“The tandoori roti was also good.”
Tandoori roti (the large flatbread) Net +1

“I paired it with a fresh Tandoori Roti (the large flatbread), which was soft, slightly chewy, and had those great, charred spots from the tandoor oven. It was the perfect vehicle for scooping up the Magaz”
Dal fry Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Veg dishes are extremely delicious (dal fry and similar items).”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Beef keema Net −1

“Beef keema is too oily,better to avoid.”
Daal Net −1

“we settle outside, order kadi , daal both was ok not hot , also not tasty as use to be my favourite..”
Kadi Net −1

“we settle outside, order kadi , daal both was ok not hot , also not tasty as use to be my favourite..”
Pakura Net −1

“I just got disappointed recently when I ordered pakura and the staff grabbing them with his bare hands in front of me when prior to that he was outside throwing the garbage. Not even bothered washing his hand or at least wear a proper gloves.”
Roti Net −1

“Roti is too big & chana daal was okok.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Avoid rush. Visit outside Sunday breakfast rushes, when reviews report problems managing crowds and slower service.

Sit outside. Choose outdoor seating if you prefer less crowd and noise; one reviewer specifically advised sitting outside.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Amman St, (Al Reem Building54)

Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai

0 564 123 753

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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Slow delivery

Delivery reliability is a recurring problem; one order travelled only 300 metres but arrived after 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Busy service

Service can slow sharply during rush periods, especially Sunday breakfast, with one table waiting around 30 minutes.

Customer-reported prices

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

34 AED

Mugaz Fry, Channa Dal, six rotis, water and tea for three people

“What surprised us the most was the final bill, which came to only 34 AED for all three people”

Google review · June 2026

12 Dirhams

Keema Chana

“The Coast Of Items is 12 Dirhams For Keema Chana And 3 Dirhams For Parotha”

Google review · November 2023

3 Dirhams

Parotha

“The Coast Of Items is 12 Dirhams For Keema Chana And 3 Dirhams For Parotha”

Google review · November 2023

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The Bottom Line

Pak Darbar is a casual Pakistani restaurant in Al Nahda for familiar, filling food rather than polished dining. The menu gives you plenty to choose from, but the dishes that come up most usefully in reviews are chicken keema, chicken peshawari, keema paratha and halwa puri. The food is often described as authentic, generous and reasonably priced.

Breakfast is a major draw, although Sunday mornings can become difficult when the restaurant struggles with the rush. The compact dining room has been called congested, crowded and loud, while outdoor seating is described as the more relaxed choice in good weather. Families should note that one review found the space unsuitable for them, although another described it as family-friendly.

Value is a clear strength: one group of three reported paying 34 AED for Mugaz Fry, Channa Dal, six rotis, water and tea. Service is more mixed. Some diners found staff attentive and orders quick, but others reported long waits, poor communication and delivery taking 1 hour and 10 minutes for a nearby order.

There are also serious hygiene and oil-quality complaints, including hairs in food and reports of acid reflux, so cautious diners may prefer eating in, checking orders carefully and avoiding peak periods.