Authentic flavour
Customers describe the food as authentic, including Peshawari dishes, chicken and mutton karahi, and biryani.
PAK DARBAR RESTAURANT مطعم باك دربار
Al Quoz
Pak Darbar Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Quoz serving hearty traditional dishes, including mandi, biryani and Peshawari-style food. Reviews make it worth considering for generous portions, affordable meals and the authentic taste of dishes such as mutton pulav and karahi.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
214 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
The portions are described as large, making the restaurant a practical choice for a hearty meal.
Affordable meals
Several reviews call the food economical or affordable, including one rating the pricing 4.9 out of 5.
Spacious dining
One review mentions a spacious dining area with Majlis seating and free parking.
Fast service
Some customers report very fast service, with staff described as helpful and polite.
What to Eat at PAK DARBAR RESTAURANT مطعم باك دربار 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 مطعم باك دربار, 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 مطعم باك دربار got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
-
Aloo paratha Net +1
“Solo yummy restaurant specially the Aloo paratha , everything is nice and tasty 😋👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Solo yummy restaurant specially the Aloo paratha , everything is nice and tasty 😋👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻”August 2024
-
Butter chicken Net +1
“Every bite is a burst of flavor, crafted with care and attention to detail. Whether you're indulging in their aromatic biryanis, savoring the creamy goodness of their butter chicken, or exploring their vegetarian options, each dish is a testament to their dedication to quality and authenticity.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Every bite is a burst of flavor, crafted with care and attention to detail. Whether you're indulging in their aromatic biryanis, savoring the creamy goodness of their butter chicken, or exploring their vegetarian options, each dish is a testament to their dedication to quality and authenticity.”February 2024
-
Chicken karahi Net +1
“After a long wait, Al Quoz Ind-3 got a good restaurant Pak Darbar. We can choose the different varieties of biryani dishes. Especially,their Mutton pulav is the best one. It always finishes fast. Tried Chicken and Mutton Karahi, that gives authentic taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“After a long wait, Al Quoz Ind-3 got a good restaurant Pak Darbar. We can choose the different varieties of biryani dishes. Especially,their Mutton pulav is the best one. It always finishes fast. Tried Chicken and Mutton Karahi, that gives authentic taste.”April 2025
-
French fries Net +1
“It’s such a good restaurant in Dubai. Very kind staff, variety of food selection for any taste, good French fries and fresh juices. Recommend this place for anyone who doesn’t need Dubai fountain view or posh faces.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It’s such a good restaurant in Dubai. Very kind staff, variety of food selection for any taste, good French fries and fresh juices. Recommend this place for anyone who doesn’t need Dubai fountain view or posh faces.”December 2024
-
Jeff mutton biriyani Net +1
“Main thing Humble respect for customers, Food is very Delicious tasty their own signature jeff mutton biriyani. perfect spices.. Place is Neat and clean. waiters serving the food very humble.. Personally I like it.. and recommending to my colleagues.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Main thing Humble respect for customers, Food is very Delicious tasty their own signature jeff mutton biriyani. perfect spices.. Place is Neat and clean. waiters serving the food very humble.. Personally I like it.. and recommending to my colleagues.”November 2023
-
Mutton karahi Net +1
“After a long wait, Al Quoz Ind-3 got a good restaurant Pak Darbar. We can choose the different varieties of biryani dishes. Especially,their Mutton pulav is the best one. It always finishes fast. Tried Chicken and Mutton Karahi, that gives authentic taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“After a long wait, Al Quoz Ind-3 got a good restaurant Pak Darbar. We can choose the different varieties of biryani dishes. Especially,their Mutton pulav is the best one. It always finishes fast. Tried Chicken and Mutton Karahi, that gives authentic taste.”April 2025
-
Mutton pulav Net +1
“After a long wait, Al Quoz Ind-3 got a good restaurant Pak Darbar. We can choose the different varieties of biryani dishes. Especially,their Mutton pulav is the best one. It always finishes fast. Tried Chicken and Mutton Karahi, that gives authentic taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“After a long wait, Al Quoz Ind-3 got a good restaurant Pak Darbar. We can choose the different varieties of biryani dishes. Especially,their Mutton pulav is the best one. It always finishes fast. Tried Chicken and Mutton Karahi, that gives authentic taste.”April 2025
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
-
Chana Net −1
“We order a breakfast from Pak darbar. But the food was really bad and paratha was very hard, can't even chew and eat, chana was really full oil.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We order a breakfast from Pak darbar. But the food was really bad and paratha was very hard, can't even chew and eat, chana was really full oil.”December 2025
-
Malabar chicken biryani Net −1
“We dined at Jeef Darbar today and ordered the Malabar Chicken Biryani. While the flavors were decent, I was disappointed to find a raw chicken piece in the biryani. This was concerning and definitely took away from the experience.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We dined at Jeef Darbar today and ordered the Malabar Chicken Biryani. While the flavors were decent, I was disappointed to find a raw chicken piece in the biryani. This was concerning and definitely took away from the experience.”October 2024
-
Paratha Net −1
“We order a breakfast from Pak darbar. But the food was really bad and paratha was very hard, can't even chew and eat, chana was really full oil.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We order a breakfast from Pak darbar. But the food was really bad and paratha was very hard, can't even chew and eat, chana was really full oil.”December 2025
-
Roti Net −2
“The food was below standard; roti was cold and clearly not freshly prepared.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“The food was below standard; roti was cold and clearly not freshly prepared.”December 2025
“The food quality was terrible—especially the roti, which was served cold and tasted stale.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try mandi. If it is your first visit, consider the restaurant's special mandi, which customers specifically recommend.
Ask early. Mutton pulav reportedly sells out quickly, so ask about availability before deciding.
Avoid peak hours. Visiting outside busy morning or lunch periods may help avoid reported staff shortages and long waits.
Check delivery. Confirm the items and expected timing when ordering, as reviews report both missing items and delays beyond an hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
11A Street
Al Qouz Ind.third - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 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
Delivery errors
A repeat customer reported frequent missing, incorrect or changed items in delivery orders.
Long delays
Delivery times vary sharply: one customer waited two hours for an order only 10 minutes away.
Uneven service
Multiple reviews mention slow or unavailable waiters, particularly during morning or lunch periods.
Food concerns
Reviews report a moth in food, a raw chicken piece in biryani, and cold or stale roti.
Order access
A customer struggled to find the new Al Quoz branch's phone number online when trying to place an order.
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar Restaurant is a Pakistani dining spot in Al Quoz where the main draw is substantial, traditional food at generally economical prices. Reviews point to authentic Peshawari flavour, chicken and mutton karahi, biryani, and a special mandi. The dining room is described as spacious, with Majlis seating and free parking, which is useful if you are eating with colleagues or a group.
Mutton pulav is a notable order, although one customer says it finishes quickly. Breakfast is also available, including paratha and chana, while another review mentions a buffet biryani option. Aloo paratha and the restaurant's Pakistani dishes receive positive comments, and some diners report fast service and helpful staff.
The experience is not completely consistent. Several customers describe polite, attentive service, but others report unavailable or rude waiters, especially in the morning or around lunch. Delivery is the bigger caution: reviews mention two-hour waits, orders arriving after 75 minutes, and repeated missing or incorrect items.
There are also serious food-quality complaints, including a moth in food, a raw chicken piece in biryani, and cold roti. For a first visit, dining in outside peak periods may be more predictable than relying on delivery.