Mutton dishes
Mutton curries are described as tender, mild rather than fiercely spicy, and generous enough for two.
Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Qouz
Al Quoz
Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Qouz is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Quoz with a distinctly desi, home-style menu. Reviews point to mutton chops and breakfast favourites such as Rabri Doodh as especially useful reasons to stop by, with generous portions and generally reasonable pricing.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
1,400 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast picks
Breakfast has a strong following, particularly Rabri Doodh; Halwa Puri is also considered good.
Large portions
One mutton dish can stretch to two people, making the big plates useful for sharing.
Pakistani variety
The menu includes substantial Pakistani variety, with diners mentioning paya, tandoori, dal and vegetarian dishes.
AC dining
The setting is basic but air-conditioned, giving dine-in visitors a practical place to eat.
Homemade kulfi
One returning diner specifically says the food, including the kulfi, is homemade.
What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Qouz 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 Qouz, 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 Al Qouz got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mutton peshwari Net +3
“Bad experience, I order mutton peshawari and no doubt the food was so delicious but the staff has no knowledge about customer care, there was no tissue Box and salad.”
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“Bad experience, I order mutton peshawari and no doubt the food was so delicious but the staff has no knowledge about customer care, there was no tissue Box and salad.”December 2023
“Tried the Mutton peshwari, chicken biryani and Roti! It was yummy, not so expensive too! Nice taste, can’t expect food to be very spicy.”August 2024
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Roti Net +3
“One of the best Pakistani restaurants i have visited in Dubai. Very colourful,well behaved and crowed place. Wide varieties of Pakistani cuisine available here. Specially Mutton Peshawari,dal,roti ,vegis etc. mouthwatering foods these are. Very comfortable for family outing foor food. A must try place”
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“One of the best Pakistani restaurants i have visited in Dubai. Very colourful,well behaved and crowed place. Wide varieties of Pakistani cuisine available here. Specially Mutton Peshawari,dal,roti ,vegis etc. mouthwatering foods these are. Very comfortable for family outing foor food. A must try place”May 2022
“Chicken peshawari yummy, their rotti is outstanding.”October 2024
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Chicken biryani Net +2
“Tried the Mutton peshwari, chicken biryani and Roti! It was yummy, not so expensive too! Nice taste, can’t expect food to be very spicy.”
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“Tried the Mutton peshwari, chicken biryani and Roti! It was yummy, not so expensive too! Nice taste, can’t expect food to be very spicy.”August 2024
“Biriyaani also must try .”October 2024
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Kulfi Net +2
“We enjoyed the food very beat and clean and especially for family can eat and enjoy sweet zarda and kulfi my kid enjoyed the food is not spicy good service recommend everyone must eat good staff and service”
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“We enjoyed the food very beat and clean and especially for family can eat and enjoy sweet zarda and kulfi my kid enjoyed the food is not spicy good service recommend everyone must eat good staff and service”July 2026
“Two portions of grilled mutton chops, side salad and I rounded the meal off with a kulfi. All their food including the kulfi is home made. It’s not the first time I have been here for mutton chops and it certainly won’t be the last time, Inshallah.”September 2022
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Namken Net +2
“Sensational Pakistani restaurant with great and tasty food specially namken wow today i tasted the namken its amazing and nominal prices good service with smile faces staff.”
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“Sensational Pakistani restaurant with great and tasty food specially namken wow today i tasted the namken its amazing and nominal prices good service with smile faces staff.”March 2020
“Food was very delicious we eat Namkeen and mutton karai and specially the service was very good staff Abrar is very kind he give good service to us much appreciated highly recommended”August 2025
Honorable mentions (12)
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Afghan kebab Net +1
“I always prefer the chicken there. And the Afghan kebab.”
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“I always prefer the chicken there. And the Afghan kebab.”June 2025
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Chicken peshawari Net +1
“Chicken peshawari yummy, their rotti is outstanding.”
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“Chicken peshawari yummy, their rotti is outstanding.”October 2024
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Chops Net +1
“Yummy 😋 chops”
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“Yummy 😋 chops”January 2024
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Grilled mutton chops Net +1
“Two portions of grilled mutton chops, side salad and I rounded the meal off with a kulfi. All their food including the kulfi is home made. It’s not the first time I have been here for mutton chops and it certainly won’t be the last time, Inshallah.”
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“Two portions of grilled mutton chops, side salad and I rounded the meal off with a kulfi. All their food including the kulfi is home made. It’s not the first time I have been here for mutton chops and it certainly won’t be the last time, Inshallah.”September 2022
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Halwa puri Net +1
“Halwa puri is good aswell (not excellent).”
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“Halwa puri is good aswell (not excellent).”November 2022
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Keema paratha Net +1
“Prices are quite reasonable Keema paratha is a must try .”
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“Prices are quite reasonable Keema paratha is a must try .”October 2024
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Mutton karai Net +1
“Food was very delicious we eat Namkeen and mutton karai and specially the service was very good staff Abrar is very kind he give good service to us much appreciated highly recommended”
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“Food was very delicious we eat Namkeen and mutton karai and specially the service was very good staff Abrar is very kind he give good service to us much appreciated highly recommended”August 2025
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Partha Net +1
“Pak Darbar Partha I love 😘 very healthy food 😋”
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“Pak Darbar Partha I love 😘 very healthy food 😋”July 2025
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Paya Net +1
“There are many options for food. Reasonable and authentic taste. Enjoyed paya and tandoori. Hidden gem. Must visit place.”
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“There are many options for food. Reasonable and authentic taste. Enjoyed paya and tandoori. Hidden gem. Must visit place.”May 2024
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Rabri doodh Net +1
“Breakfast menu is very good specially their Rabri Doodh.”
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“Breakfast menu is very good specially their Rabri Doodh.”November 2022
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Soft naan Net +1
“Everything feels home-style rather than restaurant-showy. Rich curries, soft naan, proper rice — simple things done really well. Eyes on the dish ignore the decor”
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“Everything feels home-style rather than restaurant-showy. Rich curries, soft naan, proper rice — simple things done really well. Eyes on the dish ignore the decor”March 2026
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Sweet zarda Net +1
“We enjoyed the food very beat and clean and especially for family can eat and enjoy sweet zarda and kulfi my kid enjoyed the food is not spicy good service recommend everyone must eat good staff and service”
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“We enjoyed the food very beat and clean and especially for family can eat and enjoy sweet zarda and kulfi my kid enjoyed the food is not spicy good service recommend everyone must eat good staff and service”July 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken karahi Net −1
“The chicken karahi tasted very bad and the waiters’ behavior was very rude.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The chicken karahi tasted very bad and the waiters’ behavior was very rude.”August 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Order breakfast. For a morning visit, consider Rabri Doodh first; the breakfast menu is one of the clearer strengths in reviews.
Share portions. Mutton dishes can be large enough for two, so consider sharing before ordering separate plates.
Confirm orders. Check the order and total before paying, as one diner received the wrong food and a different price.
Avoid peak times. Try a quieter period if possible: a review describes the small dining room as hot, crowded and uncomfortable.
Use road parking. Paid parking is available on the road outside, according to a diner’s practical note.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai 44 street (Al Qouz 3 1 Adeem Building
Al Qouz Third - Al Quoz, 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 concern
One recent review reports a dead fly in a salad, while others mention dirty tables and an unpleasant washing area.
Slow delivery
Delivery complaints include waits of 80 minutes, 90 minutes and more than two hours, with some orders reportedly not prepared.
Uneven service
Multiple diners describe rude or dismissive staff, including long waits to order and a cashier who left customers waiting.
Order errors
Reviews mention incorrect deliveries, missing desserts and prices that differed from what was expected.
Oily dishes
Some dishes are reported as oily; one fish order was described as tasting of black oil and not seeming fresh.
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The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar Restaurant Al Qouz is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Quoz where the food tends to matter more than the setting. The clearest draws are mutton dishes, especially mutton chops and Mutton Peshwari, plus a breakfast menu featuring Rabri Doodh and Halwa Puri. Several diners describe the cooking as authentic, comforting and reasonably priced.
Portions can be surprisingly large: one reviewer says a single mutton dish can feed two people. The spice level is often described as mild rather than aggressive, and the menu also includes options such as keema paratha, biryani, paya, dal and tandoori. Kulfi is described by one returning diner as homemade.
The dining room is basic and air-conditioned, while paid parking is available on the road outside. The main caution is consistency. Reviews report delivery waits ranging from around 80 minutes to more than two hours, incorrect orders, missing items and price discrepancies.
Dine-in service is also uneven, with complaints about rude staff, delayed ordering and crowded, uncomfortable conditions. Hygiene concerns include dirty tables, an unpleasant washing area and one reported dead fly in a salad. For a first visit, dine at a quieter time, confirm the order and total, and consider sharing a mutton plate rather than relying on delivery.