Peshawari Mutton
Peshawari mutton is praised for rich flavour, tender meat and a fresh tandoori roti pairing.
Pak Darbar Restaurant DIP 2
محمع دبي للإستثمار
Pak Darbar Restaurant DIP 2 is a Pakistani restaurant in محمع دبي للإستثمار. Reviews point to early breakfast with paratha chana, plus hearty favourites such as beef pulao and Peshawari mutton, with free parking also mentioned.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
269 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Early Breakfast
The restaurant has been reported open at 5 am, useful for an early Pakistani breakfast.
Namkeen Pulao
Namkeen Pulao gets specific praise for well-cooked rice, balanced spices and tender meat.
Fish Fry
One diner singled out the fish fry as fantastic.
Free Parking
Free parking is mentioned as a practical advantage for visitors arriving by car.
Curry Choice
Reviews mention several curry options, including vegetarian choices alongside roti.
What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant DIP 2 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 DIP 2, 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 DIP 2 got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Acahri cheken Net +1
“I VISIT PAK DARBAR RESTAURANT ITS VERY GOOD TEST SPECALY ACAHRI CHEKEN ITS VERY GOOD YUMMY 😋 TEST”
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“I VISIT PAK DARBAR RESTAURANT ITS VERY GOOD TEST SPECALY ACAHRI CHEKEN ITS VERY GOOD YUMMY 😋 TEST”June 2025
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Aloo pratha Net +1
“Best and cheap Pakistani food in town especially Aloo Pratha, you will not find in the area like this”
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“Best and cheap Pakistani food in town especially Aloo Pratha, you will not find in the area like this”June 2018
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Beef pulao Net +1
“Overall food quality is very good in the respective area. Their specialty is beef pulao at lunch time and breakfast with Paratha Chana.”
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“Overall food quality is very good in the respective area. Their specialty is beef pulao at lunch time and breakfast with Paratha Chana.”March 2021
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Bhindi gosht Net +1
“I always love bhindi gosht”
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Review excerpts
“I always love bhindi gosht”September 2021
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“I love this Restaurant 🥳🤗😅😅, I ate there Chicken Biryani but it was DELICIOUS 😋, good spacing, caring Waiters for sure everything was good. Thank you.”
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“I love this Restaurant 🥳🤗😅😅, I ate there Chicken Biryani but it was DELICIOUS 😋, good spacing, caring Waiters for sure everything was good. Thank you.”November 2021
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Dal gost Net +1
“Dal Gost, Seekh Kabab and Keema are must-try dishes here.”
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“Dal Gost, Seekh Kabab and Keema are must-try dishes here.”January 2023
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Fish fry Net +1
“Food was good, the fish fry there is fantastic, we had Tikka masala, quantity was little less.”
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“Food was good, the fish fry there is fantastic, we had Tikka masala, quantity was little less.”February 2023
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Keema Net +1
“Dal Gost, Seekh Kabab and Keema are must-try dishes here.”
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“Dal Gost, Seekh Kabab and Keema are must-try dishes here.”January 2023
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Namkeen pulao Net +1
“We ordered the Namkeen Pulao, and it was absolutely delicious—perfectly cooked rice with just the right blend of spices that made it flavorful and satisfying. The meat was slightly smaller than what we usually expect, but it was still tender and tasty, so it didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment of the dish.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the Namkeen Pulao, and it was absolutely delicious—perfectly cooked rice with just the right blend of spices that made it flavorful and satisfying. The meat was slightly smaller than what we usually expect, but it was still tender and tasty, so it didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment of the dish.”October 2025
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Paratha chana Net +1
“Overall food quality is very good in the respective area. Their specialty is beef pulao at lunch time and breakfast with Paratha Chana.”
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“Overall food quality is very good in the respective area. Their specialty is beef pulao at lunch time and breakfast with Paratha Chana.”March 2021
Honorable mentions (4)
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Peshawari mutton Net +1
“Their Peshawari mutton is truly tasty 😋 with rich flavours and perfectly cooked meat.”
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“Their Peshawari mutton is truly tasty 😋 with rich flavours and perfectly cooked meat.”December 2025
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Rotti Net +1
“Good food. Try rotti with many curry options.”
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“Good food. Try rotti with many curry options.”August 2025
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Seekh kabab Net +1
“Dal Gost, Seekh Kabab and Keema are must-try dishes here.”
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Review excerpts
“Dal Gost, Seekh Kabab and Keema are must-try dishes here.”January 2023
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Tandoori roti Net +1
“The tandoori roti is fresh and matches the dish beautifully.”
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Review excerpts
“The tandoori roti is fresh and matches the dish beautifully.”December 2025
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Mix vegetables Net −1
“The mix vegetables were poorly cooked, the qeema naan had a spoiled smell – definitely not fresh, and the qeema paratha had very little qeema inside.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mix vegetables were poorly cooked, the qeema naan had a spoiled smell – definitely not fresh, and the qeema paratha had very little qeema inside.”September 2025
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Qeema naan Net −1
“The mix vegetables were poorly cooked, the qeema naan had a spoiled smell – definitely not fresh, and the qeema paratha had very little qeema inside.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mix vegetables were poorly cooked, the qeema naan had a spoiled smell – definitely not fresh, and the qeema paratha had very little qeema inside.”September 2025
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Qeema paratha Net −1
“The mix vegetables were poorly cooked, the qeema naan had a spoiled smell – definitely not fresh, and the qeema paratha had very little qeema inside.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mix vegetables were poorly cooked, the qeema naan had a spoiled smell – definitely not fresh, and the qeema paratha had very little qeema inside.”September 2025
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Raita Net −1
“Worst food ever , eat if you want to get sick the spoiled raita, spoiled rice. Worst food”
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Critical review excerpts
“Worst food ever , eat if you want to get sick the spoiled raita, spoiled rice. Worst food”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Go Early. For breakfast, consider an early visit: one review says the restaurant was open at 5 am.
Time Dishes. Try paratha chana at breakfast and look for beef pulao around lunch, both specifically linked to those times.
Check Delivery. If ordering through Talabat, check the items on arrival because one customer reported receiving wrong dishes.
Expect Richness. If you prefer lighter food, note that one diner described the Pakistani dishes as somewhat oily.
Allow Time. Service can be slow even when quiet, so allow extra time rather than planning a rushed meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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محمع دبي للإستثمار, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 5:30 AM |
| Sat | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service Swings
Service reviews are uneven, including complaints about very bad service and ignored customer requests.
Freshness Issues
A Talabat order reportedly included qeema naan with a spoiled smell, raising a freshness concern.
Small Portions
Some diners found portions limited, including smaller-than-expected meat with Namkeen Pulao.
Seating Limits
One review says the sitting area is not good and that family tables are unavailable.
Cleaning
A reviewer found the staff friendly but said the restaurant was not properly clean.
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The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar Restaurant DIP 2 is a Pakistani restaurant in محمع دبي للإستثمار, with reviews pointing to breakfast, traditional rice dishes and substantial meat curries. The clearest named draws are paratha chana in the morning, Namkeen Pulao, Peshawari mutton and fish fry. One reviewer also highlights beef pulao at lunch, making the timing of your visit relevant.
There is useful practical appeal for local diners: a review says the restaurant was open at 5 am, another mentions free parking, and several describe quick or accurate service. Vegetarian curry options, roti and sweets such as rose milk are also mentioned. The setting gets mixed feedback—some call the sitting comfortable or spacious, while others say the seating is poor, with no family table, and one reviewer noted cleaning problems.
Service and consistency are the main reasons to stay alert. Reviews range from friendly, prompt hospitality to very bad service, ignored orders and a one-hour wait in an otherwise quiet restaurant. Delivery feedback is mixed too: one customer reported wrong items through Talabat, while another called delivery fast and accurate.
Check your order on arrival, and bear in mind that some diners find portions small, prices high for the DIP area, or the food oilier than expected.