Family Space
The restaurant has a large footprint with separate family seating and enough room for group dining.
Pak Darbar Restaurant مطعم باك دربار
Al Qusais
Pak Darbar Restaurant in Al Qusais serves Pakistani and South Indian favourites, from crunchy paratha with breakfast dishes to mutton karahi and biryani. Its spacious dining setup, separate family seating and event hall make it useful for group meals, though service experiences vary sharply.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
695 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pakistani Breakfast
Breakfast is a strong draw, with paratha, qeema, chai, omelette, paye and nihari served from early hours.
Qeema Tawa
One customer found the Qeema Tawa rich and well-seasoned, pairing it with a juicy Chapli Kabab.
Party Hall
The spacious hall can accommodate small celebrations and functions; one family used it for a first birthday party.
Free Parking
Reviews mention open, unpaved parking around the building, available free when cars are parked without blocking others.
Fresh Portions
Several diners describe food arriving fresh and hot, with one reviewer praising the generous quantity and Afghani Pulav.
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 10
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Chatty choru Net +1
“Good food and tasty. I had chatti chor dish”
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“Good food and tasty. I had chatti chor dish”May 2023
“Food is good and this visit ordered chatty choru, beef coconut chilly fry and fresh juices.”February 2023
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Afghani pulav Net +1
“I tried Afghani Pulav and I was Happy😃😃😃after so many days😃😃😃. Very delighted😃😃😃.”
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“I tried Afghani Pulav and I was Happy😃😃😃after so many days😃😃😃. Very delighted😃😃😃.”December 2024
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Banana fry Net +1
“Tea and banana fry recommend to try, kids loved it.”
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“Tea and banana fry recommend to try, kids loved it.”February 2023
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Beef coconut chilly fry Net +1
“Food is good and this visit ordered chatty choru, beef coconut chilly fry and fresh juices.”
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“Food is good and this visit ordered chatty choru, beef coconut chilly fry and fresh juices.”February 2023
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Çapalı Net +1
“I like the Çapalı, i can taste the mixture if meat and nuts, onions.”
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“I like the Çapalı, i can taste the mixture if meat and nuts, onions.”May 2025
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Channa dish Net +1
“I recently visited Pak Darbar Restaurant and, as someone who enjoys channa, I was truly impressed, The channa dish here is packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and seasoned just right. It's a simple dish, but Pak Darbar has taken it to the next level with its rich, authentic taste that makes you want to come back for more.”
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“I recently visited Pak Darbar Restaurant and, as someone who enjoys channa, I was truly impressed, The channa dish here is packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and seasoned just right. It's a simple dish, but Pak Darbar has taken it to the next level with its rich, authentic taste that makes you want to come back for more.”September 2025
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Chapli kabab Net +1
“The Chapli Kabab is juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection — truly one of the best in town!”
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“The Chapli Kabab is juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection — truly one of the best in town!”October 2025
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Chatti choru Net +1
“We tried Chatti Choru, they had a different name to it. It was delicious 😊.”
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“We tried Chatti Choru, they had a different name to it. It was delicious 😊.”February 2023
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Chicken parudheesa Net +1
“The menu offers a wide variety of mouth watering delicacies. From far eastern cuisine to nostalgic homely Sumptuous South Indian Recipes You Must Try. With fresh and authentic ingredients it makes this restaurant a one of its kind.I highly recommend this place for one of a memorable experience of true taste.Delicasies like chicken parudheesa,mutton malliperalan etc..”
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Review excerpts
“The menu offers a wide variety of mouth watering delicacies. From far eastern cuisine to nostalgic homely Sumptuous South Indian Recipes You Must Try. With fresh and authentic ingredients it makes this restaurant a one of its kind.I highly recommend this place for one of a memorable experience of true taste.Delicasies like chicken parudheesa,mutton malliperalan etc..”October 2022
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Fresh roti Net +1
“They have fresh roti and naan also . Seating and inside environment is very neat and clean.”
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“They have fresh roti and naan also . Seating and inside environment is very neat and clean.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (15)
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Grilled chiken with beryani Net +1
“Quality taste and pure pakistani resturant is located in al qusais the service was so amazing quality of food was so delicious we tried their grilled chiken with beryani and along with that we try their mutton kerhai which was so good.”
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“Quality taste and pure pakistani resturant is located in al qusais the service was so amazing quality of food was so delicious we tried their grilled chiken with beryani and along with that we try their mutton kerhai which was so good.”February 2025
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Halwa puri breakfast Net +1
“Phenomenal and truly authentic Pakistani Halwa Puri Breakfast experience.”
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“Phenomenal and truly authentic Pakistani Halwa Puri Breakfast experience.”April 2025
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Hot n sour soup Net +1
“Ordered hot n sour soup which was amazing.”
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“Ordered hot n sour soup which was amazing.”July 2022
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Iftar Net +1
“I visited this restaurant for Iftar on two different days, and unfortunately, both experiences were disappointing in terms of service. The food itself was okay — nothing exceptional, but acceptable for the price.”
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“I visited this restaurant for Iftar on two different days, and unfortunately, both experiences were disappointing in terms of service. The food itself was okay — nothing exceptional, but acceptable for the price.”February 2026
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Jack fruit flavored pudding Net +1
“Tried jack fruit flavored pudding, it was tasty and good, just that jack fruit flavour was missing.”
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“Tried jack fruit flavored pudding, it was tasty and good, just that jack fruit flavour was missing.”February 2023
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Mutton kerhai Net +1
“Quality taste and pure pakistani resturant is located in al qusais the service was so amazing quality of food was so delicious we tried their grilled chiken with beryani and along with that we try their mutton kerhai which was so good.”
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Review excerpts
“Quality taste and pure pakistani resturant is located in al qusais the service was so amazing quality of food was so delicious we tried their grilled chiken with beryani and along with that we try their mutton kerhai which was so good.”February 2025
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Mutton malliperalan Net +1
“The menu offers a wide variety of mouth watering delicacies. From far eastern cuisine to nostalgic homely Sumptuous South Indian Recipes You Must Try. With fresh and authentic ingredients it makes this restaurant a one of its kind.I highly recommend this place for one of a memorable experience of true taste.Delicasies like chicken parudheesa,mutton malliperalan etc..”
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Review excerpts
“The menu offers a wide variety of mouth watering delicacies. From far eastern cuisine to nostalgic homely Sumptuous South Indian Recipes You Must Try. With fresh and authentic ingredients it makes this restaurant a one of its kind.I highly recommend this place for one of a memorable experience of true taste.Delicasies like chicken parudheesa,mutton malliperalan etc..”October 2022
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Mutton pulav Net +1
“The mutton pulav is tasty but they should improve like al nahda shop for food taste.”
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“The mutton pulav is tasty but they should improve like al nahda shop for food taste.”January 2026
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Naan Net +1
“They have fresh roti and naan also . Seating and inside environment is very neat and clean.”
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“They have fresh roti and naan also . Seating and inside environment is very neat and clean.”February 2025
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Ottakkomban Net +1
“Good Service by the staffs, atmosphere is so soothing, we tried one of their iconic dish "ottakkomban". it a dish by beef comes with a spicy and mildly sweety falvoured gravy and a piece of beef ribs (Highly Recomended)”
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“Good Service by the staffs, atmosphere is so soothing, we tried one of their iconic dish "ottakkomban". it a dish by beef comes with a spicy and mildly sweety falvoured gravy and a piece of beef ribs (Highly Recomended)”September 2023
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Paya Net +1
“The poratha is crunchy, perfect pair on your omelete and having the paya in the morning is Best breakfast ever 👌👍🤙”
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“The poratha is crunchy, perfect pair on your omelete and having the paya in the morning is Best breakfast ever 👌👍🤙”November 2025
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Payasam with boli Net +1
“Loved their payasam with boli.”
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“Loved their payasam with boli.”November 2022
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Poratha Net +1
“The poratha is crunchy, perfect pair on your omelete and having the paya in the morning is Best breakfast ever 👌👍🤙”
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“The poratha is crunchy, perfect pair on your omelete and having the paya in the morning is Best breakfast ever 👌👍🤙”November 2025
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Qeema tawa Net +1
“Their Qeema Tawa is absolutely delicious — rich, perfectly seasoned, and full of authentic flavor.”
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“Their Qeema Tawa is absolutely delicious — rich, perfectly seasoned, and full of authentic flavor.”October 2025
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Roti Net +1
“The dishes are good & nice roti.”
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“The dishes are good & nice roti.”May 2025
Drinks 1
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Kerala style tea Net +1
“Best authentic South Indian food I had in my recent times . Started off with some chicken and prawns starters and ended with an awesome kerala style tea ! Overall experience is perfect.”
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“Best authentic South Indian food I had in my recent times . Started off with some chicken and prawns starters and ended with an awesome kerala style tea ! Overall experience is perfect.”July 2023
What to Avoid (7)
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Beef biryani Net −1
“Worst experience ordered beef biryani and got ghee rice with 3 pieces n 2 pieces are only bone and 1 is only meat”
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“Worst experience ordered beef biryani and got ghee rice with 3 pieces n 2 pieces are only bone and 1 is only meat”December 2022
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Chicken handi Net −1
“We ordered the Chicken Handi, which unfortunately neither had the traditional "Handi" flavor nor was it served in an actual handi.”
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“We ordered the Chicken Handi, which unfortunately neither had the traditional "Handi" flavor nor was it served in an actual handi.”October 2024
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Garlic naan Net −1
“Food was amazing except Garlic Naan. Air conditioning was just acceptable, Hand wash area found slippery and needs attention. Seating and space is way better than many other branches of their chain.”
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“Food was amazing except Garlic Naan. Air conditioning was just acceptable, Hand wash area found slippery and needs attention. Seating and space is way better than many other branches of their chain.”June 2026
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Ghee rice Net −1
“Worst experience ordered beef biryani and got ghee rice with 3 pieces n 2 pieces are only bone and 1 is only meat”
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“Worst experience ordered beef biryani and got ghee rice with 3 pieces n 2 pieces are only bone and 1 is only meat”December 2022
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Kumarakam curry Net −1
“We came to Calicut house and ordered for porotta and Kumarakam curry and after 35 mins they served porotta and kumarakam curry. Curry was full of bitter taste (puli) and when asked they immediately took the curry back and served again with added chili to adjust bitter taste..”
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“We came to Calicut house and ordered for porotta and Kumarakam curry and after 35 mins they served porotta and kumarakam curry. Curry was full of bitter taste (puli) and when asked they immediately took the curry back and served again with added chili to adjust bitter taste..”February 2023
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Mutton karahi Net −1
“I ordered Mutton karahi, but the taste was not good. So i wont recommend to others.”
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“I ordered Mutton karahi, but the taste was not good. So i wont recommend to others.”April 2026
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Rice Net −1
“The rice a bit sweet.”
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“The rice a bit sweet.”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Build in extra time for made-to-order dishes; one review reported a 30–40 minute wait.
Try Breakfast. For an early visit, consider paratha with omelette or paya; the breakfast menu opens from early hours.
Request Mild. If you do not want strong spice, ask for less before ordering; a reviewer says additional dishes can be spicy.
Check Orders. For delivery, check every item when it arrives, especially extras such as rotis, after repeated missing-item reports.
Check Bill. Review the menu price and ask whether VAT is included before paying at the counter.
Park Carefully. Use the open parking around the building, but avoid blocking other cars or access.
Plan the visit
Practical details
86 Amman St - opposite Lulu Village
Al Qusais Ind. Fifth, 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
Slow Service
Waiting is a recurring concern: one delivery order lasted over an hour before staff admitted it had been forgotten.
Order Errors
Delivery complaints include forgotten rotis, incorrect app orders and leaking packaging.
Uneven Taste
Food quality is inconsistent: reviews range from excellent Pakistani dishes to bland food and disappointing mutton karahi.
Cleanliness
One diner reported dirt on plates, while another found the hand-wash area slippery and in need of attention.
Billing Clarity
A customer objected to extra VAT appearing at the counter without clear menu pricing.
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The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar Restaurant in Al Qusais is a roomy Pakistani and Indian restaurant with enough seating for families, larger groups and small functions. Breakfast is one of the clearest reasons to come: reviews mention crunchy paratha, qeema, omelette, chai, paye and nihari. The Qeema Tawa, Chapli Kabab and Afghani Pulav also receive specific praise, while some diners have enjoyed fresh, hot food at reasonable prices.
The setting is a practical strength. Reviews describe a separate family hall, plenty of tables and a function space used for a first birthday party. Open, unpaved parking around the building is reportedly free, although visitors are asked not to block others.
Weekdays have been described as quiet, and breakfast is available from early hours. Service is the main gamble. Multiple customers report slow table attention, forgotten delivery orders, missing rotis and incorrect app orders; one delivery wait exceeded an hour.
Food quality is also uneven, ranging from rich and authentic to bland, overly sweet rice or disappointing mutton karahi. Check delivery bags and the final bill, and ask about VAT before paying. For a calmer meal, visiting outside busy periods may help, but the repeated service complaints are worth taking seriously.