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Pak Darbar Restaurant Bur Dubai AL Hamriya
Bur Dubai
Pak Darbar is a Pakistani restaurant in Bur Dubai with a strong breakfast following and a menu of traditional comfort food. Reviewers regularly return for nihari, parathas, chicken karahi and dal fry, with family seating and late opening adding practical appeal.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
478 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Good Value
A filling meal can start at around AED 22, making it workable for regular Pakistani food.
Generous Portions
Several diners describe the portions as generous or decent, including a meal that left two people too full to skip a walk.
Family Seating
The restaurant has a separate family area, including family cabins or halls mentioned by breakfast and group diners.
Quick Service
Some reviewers report prompt service even at busy times, with breakfast visits described as quick and easy.
Dal Fry
Dal fry is repeatedly praised, including alongside tandoori roti and other mains.
Late Opening
Late opening is useful for an everyday meal or a late craving, according to one reviewer.
What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant Bur Dubai AL Hamriya 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 Bur Dubai AL Hamriya, 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 Bur Dubai AL Hamriya, 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
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Chicken karahi Net +3
“I particularly enjoyed the daal, keema, and chicken karahi — all were rich in flavour and tasted freshly prepared.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I particularly enjoyed the daal, keema, and chicken karahi — all were rich in flavour and tasted freshly prepared.”October 2025
“The dishes are rich in flavor, especially the chicken karahi, biryani, and dal.”June 2026
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Dal fry Net +3
“However, the Dal Fry and Tandoori Roti were delicious and made up for it.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“However, the Dal Fry and Tandoori Roti were delicious and made up for it.”December 2024
“My most frequently ordered dishes here are Chicken Karahi, Chicken Peshawari, and Dal Fry. These items are consistently well prepared, rich in flavor, and served in good portions.”January 2026
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Butter chicken Net +2
“I had my favorite butter chicken with a fresh made hot bread.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had my favorite butter chicken with a fresh made hot bread.”January 2024
“Is there I was testing the butter chicken is taste making and mutton soups Naan , chicken biryani, tasty and countity is normal.But is good as the location.”May 2025
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Chicken tikka Net +2
“Tried their Chicken Tikka and Daals, and they were tasty.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried their Chicken Tikka and Daals, and they were tasty.”July 2025
“Tried Mutton kadai, mix veg, chicken tikka, fried rice, tandoori roti... all good.”August 2023
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Halwa puri Net +2
“Halwa Puri was alright & Brain Masala delicious too.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Halwa Puri was alright & Brain Masala delicious too.”November 2023
“Their breakfast items such as Keema, Haleem, Dal and Halwa Puri are nice too.”July 2025
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Naan Net +2
“On Sunday morning went out to eat MUTTON PAYA with Naan. Taste was good. Naan were soft and nice. Paya soup is yummy. Only disadvantage is they put lot of oil on food - that's the only point which I did not like.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“On Sunday morning went out to eat MUTTON PAYA with Naan. Taste was good. Naan were soft and nice. Paya soup is yummy. Only disadvantage is they put lot of oil on food - that's the only point which I did not like.”May 2024
“Is there I was testing the butter chicken is taste making and mutton soups Naan , chicken biryani, tasty and countity is normal.But is good as the location.”May 2025
Honorable mentions (20)
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Biryani Net +1
“The dishes are rich in flavor, especially the chicken karahi, biryani, and dal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The dishes are rich in flavor, especially the chicken karahi, biryani, and dal.”June 2026
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Brain masala Net +1
“Halwa Puri was alright & Brain Masala delicious too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Halwa Puri was alright & Brain Masala delicious too.”November 2023
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Chana dal Net +1
“Chana dal and Biryanis are their one of the best selling, known for their whole spices (masalas).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chana dal and Biryanis are their one of the best selling, known for their whole spices (masalas).”November 2025
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“Is there I was testing the butter chicken is taste making and mutton soups Naan , chicken biryani, tasty and countity is normal.But is good as the location.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Is there I was testing the butter chicken is taste making and mutton soups Naan , chicken biryani, tasty and countity is normal.But is good as the location.”May 2025
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Chicken handy Net +1
“Brilliant chicken handy, not too spicy, just enough sparkle to give it a distinctive taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Brilliant chicken handy, not too spicy, just enough sparkle to give it a distinctive taste.”August 2023
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Chicken peshawari Net +1
“My most frequently ordered dishes here are Chicken Karahi, Chicken Peshawari, and Dal Fry. These items are consistently well prepared, rich in flavor, and served in good portions.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My most frequently ordered dishes here are Chicken Karahi, Chicken Peshawari, and Dal Fry. These items are consistently well prepared, rich in flavor, and served in good portions.”January 2026
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Daal Net +1
“I particularly enjoyed the daal, keema, and chicken karahi — all were rich in flavour and tasted freshly prepared.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I particularly enjoyed the daal, keema, and chicken karahi — all were rich in flavour and tasted freshly prepared.”October 2025
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Dal Net +1
“The dishes are rich in flavor, especially the chicken karahi, biryani, and dal.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The dishes are rich in flavor, especially the chicken karahi, biryani, and dal.”June 2026
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Fried rice Net +1
“Tried Mutton kadai, mix veg, chicken tikka, fried rice, tandoori roti... all good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried Mutton kadai, mix veg, chicken tikka, fried rice, tandoori roti... all good.”August 2023
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Haleem Net +1
“Their breakfast items such as Keema, Haleem, Dal and Halwa Puri are nice too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their breakfast items such as Keema, Haleem, Dal and Halwa Puri are nice too.”July 2025
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Halwa Net +1
“The place was neet and tidy plus taste was good and good portion of food was served with free halwa.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The place was neet and tidy plus taste was good and good portion of food was served with free halwa.”October 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“Lamb chops are also delightful.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lamb chops are also delightful.”August 2023
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Mutton kadai Net +1
“Tried Mutton kadai, mix veg, chicken tikka, fried rice, tandoori roti... all good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried Mutton kadai, mix veg, chicken tikka, fried rice, tandoori roti... all good.”August 2023
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Mutton paya Net +1
“On Sunday morning went out to eat MUTTON PAYA with Naan. Taste was good. Naan were soft and nice. Paya soup is yummy. Only disadvantage is they put lot of oil on food - that's the only point which I did not like.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“On Sunday morning went out to eat MUTTON PAYA with Naan. Taste was good. Naan were soft and nice. Paya soup is yummy. Only disadvantage is they put lot of oil on food - that's the only point which I did not like.”May 2024
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Mutton peshwari Net +1
“Amazingly tasty food. I took roghni naan, daal fry and mutton peshwari. Generous portions and fast service too!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazingly tasty food. I took roghni naan, daal fry and mutton peshwari. Generous portions and fast service too!”April 2025
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Paya soup Net +1
“On Sunday morning went out to eat MUTTON PAYA with Naan. Taste was good. Naan were soft and nice. Paya soup is yummy. Only disadvantage is they put lot of oil on food - that's the only point which I did not like.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“On Sunday morning went out to eat MUTTON PAYA with Naan. Taste was good. Naan were soft and nice. Paya soup is yummy. Only disadvantage is they put lot of oil on food - that's the only point which I did not like.”May 2024
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Roghni naan Net +1
“Amazingly tasty food. I took roghni naan, daal fry and mutton peshwari. Generous portions and fast service too!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazingly tasty food. I took roghni naan, daal fry and mutton peshwari. Generous portions and fast service too!”April 2025
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Special lamb chop qeema Net +1
“Special lamb chop qeema is delicious and I always visit for that. Just say "LOVE IT"”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Special lamb chop qeema is delicious and I always visit for that. Just say "LOVE IT"”February 2024
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White chicken Net +1
“White chicken is a must try! Delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“White chicken is a must try! Delicious!”November 2025
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Nihari Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We love their nihari,their morning parattas and the sweet.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We love their nihari,their morning parattas and the sweet.”July 2026
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Grilled mutton Net −1
“Tried the Grilled Mutton, but unfortunately, it was overcooked and lacked flavor.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Tried the Grilled Mutton, but unfortunately, it was overcooked and lacked flavor.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Breakfast. For a morning visit, consider nihari, parathas or halwa puri; regulars specifically return for these dishes.
Check Orders. If ordering delivery, verify the bag before accepting it: one halwa puri order arrived as chicken and green peas curry with puri.
Ask About Spice. Ask how spicy the food is before ordering, since one recent visit found every vegetable, chicken and mutton dish extremely spicy.
Consider Chops. If ordering lamb chops, note that one diner loved them while another found the chops not to their liking; preferences appear mixed.
Confirm Payment. Before settling the bill, confirm the payment method and amount; one review says a cashier insisted on cash despite having a card machine.
Allow Time. At busy periods, allow extra time and check the order back: one table waited nearly 20 minutes and had two order mistakes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
8 3rd St
Al Hamriya, 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
Oily Food
Multiple diners found the food excessively oily, including mutton paya and broader menu orders.
Uneven Service
Service experiences vary sharply; complaints include rude waiters, slow response and an unhelpful cashier.
Order Errors
A delivery customer ordered halwa puri but received chicken and green peas curry with puri instead.
Spice Fluctuations
One regular visitor said vegetables, chicken and mutton had become extremely spicy during a recent visit.
Hygiene Concerns
Reviews mention flies, a dirty table and a smelly hand-wash area near frequently used toilets.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
88AED
meal for two people
“We paid 88AED for two people, we had everything, drinks, juice, water, main course”Google review · August 2023
AED 60–80
cost for two people
“Approximate cost: AED 60–80 for two people”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar is a casual Pakistani restaurant in Bur Dubai that works well for filling breakfasts and straightforward everyday meals. Nihari, morning parathas and halwa puri are recurring breakfast choices, while chicken karahi, chicken Peshawari, dal fry and biryani are among the better-known main dishes in the reviews. Portions are usually described as decent or generous, and one diner found a complete meal from around AED 22.
The separate family hall or cabin is useful for families and groups, and some visitors report quick service even during busy hours. Late opening is another practical advantage. Breakfast pricing was reported at AED 10–15 for combos, while one party paid AED 88 for two people including drinks, juice, water and a main course.
The experience is not completely consistent. Several recent reviews complain about rude or inattentive staff, slow ordering and delivery mistakes. Food can also be very oily, and one regular found the spice level unexpectedly intense across vegetables, chicken and mutton.
Hygiene comments include flies, a dirty table and a smelly hand-wash area. Check your order, ask about spice and confirm payment details before settling the bill.