Chapli Kabab
Chapli kabab is repeatedly praised, including with white Dal Mash and alongside Pakistani-style sides.
Pak Darbar Restaurant
Al Muteena
Pak Darbar Restaurant in Al Muteena is a casual Pakistani spot for affordable, generously portioned food. Reviews point especially to the chapli kabab, mutton grill chops, paratha breakfasts and broad choice of traditional curries.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,202 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Budget Value
Several diners describe the food as affordable, with generous portions and a budget-friendly price range.
Breakfast Cravings
Lobya with paratha and tea is a specific breakfast combination that keeps one reviewer coming back.
Food Variety
The menu is described as covering biryani, karahi, BBQ and traditional curries, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices.
Family Seating
A separate family hall and a family seating area are both mentioned positively by diners.
Open Air
The open-air dining option is called out as a notable feature, especially at a casual restaurant.
Parking
Reviews mention free parking and available RTA parking spaces, though one review gives an important time limit.
What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant 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, 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, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Chapli kebab Net +5
“Nice food, chapli kabab and normal chicken karahai was awesome.”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nice food, chapli kabab and normal chicken karahai was awesome.”April 2026
“Nice food, free parking, not expensive, traditional Pakistani food, must try CHAPALI KABAB”March 2019
Honorable mentions (17)
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Biryani Net +1
“They have a very good variety of dishes, from biryani and karahi to BBQ and traditional curries. The food tastes fresh and full of flavour, and the portions are generous.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They have a very good variety of dishes, from biryani and karahi to BBQ and traditional curries. The food tastes fresh and full of flavour, and the portions are generous.”February 2026
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Chicken seek qabab Net +1
“Really all mutton and chicken dishes were so tasty..Specially I liked chicken seek qabab and mutton seek qabab.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really all mutton and chicken dishes were so tasty..Specially I liked chicken seek qabab and mutton seek qabab.”October 2021
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Amazing the grilled chicken.. Truly. It is so delicious. I just noticed below things 1. The waiting time it takes a bit long 2. The silverware have dried oil stains and disposable ones are being serve without covered tissue or in a sealed plastic 3. The worst is after eating going to the lavatory to wash my hands, i accidentally saw the kitchen chef touched the grilled chicken and took piece of eat then he eat it. (This is not good) the chicken that i love most being serve to customers are being touched and reduced) i immediately reported to the person sitting in front of the door receiving payment”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing the grilled chicken.. Truly. It is so delicious. I just noticed below things 1. The waiting time it takes a bit long 2. The silverware have dried oil stains and disposable ones are being serve without covered tissue or in a sealed plastic 3. The worst is after eating going to the lavatory to wash my hands, i accidentally saw the kitchen chef touched the grilled chicken and took piece of eat then he eat it. (This is not good) the chicken that i love most being serve to customers are being touched and reduced) i immediately reported to the person sitting in front of the door receiving payment”June 2026
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Karahi Net +1
“They have a very good variety of dishes, from biryani and karahi to BBQ and traditional curries. The food tastes fresh and full of flavour, and the portions are generous.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They have a very good variety of dishes, from biryani and karahi to BBQ and traditional curries. The food tastes fresh and full of flavour, and the portions are generous.”February 2026
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Keema Net +1
“Lahori Dal, peshawari chicken, keema and chapli kebab. All were excellent in taste, freshness and quality.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lahori Dal, peshawari chicken, keema and chapli kebab. All were excellent in taste, freshness and quality.”August 2017
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Lahori dal Net +1
“Lahori Dal, peshawari chicken, keema and chapli kebab. All were excellent in taste, freshness and quality.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lahori Dal, peshawari chicken, keema and chapli kebab. All were excellent in taste, freshness and quality.”August 2017
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Mutton chops Net +1
“the mutton chops were juicy awesome though the presentation was a zero.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“the mutton chops were juicy awesome though the presentation was a zero.”December 2023
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Mutton kabob Net +1
“The food was spicy fresh and delicious especially the Roti was amazing and the mutton kabob.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was spicy fresh and delicious especially the Roti was amazing and the mutton kabob.”October 2021
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Mutton kadai Net +1
“The Pakistani food here was rlly delicious spcly chapli kebab nd also their chicken/mutton kadai is a must try🥘”
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Review excerpts
“The Pakistani food here was rlly delicious spcly chapli kebab nd also their chicken/mutton kadai is a must try🥘”September 2022
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Mutton seek qabab Net +1
“Really all mutton and chicken dishes were so tasty..Specially I liked chicken seek qabab and mutton seek qabab.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really all mutton and chicken dishes were so tasty..Specially I liked chicken seek qabab and mutton seek qabab.”October 2021
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Paratha with omelets Net +1
“Paratha with omelets super..Only they should improve the tea quality.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Paratha with omelets super..Only they should improve the tea quality.”October 2021
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Peshawari chicken Net +1
“Lahori Dal, peshawari chicken, keema and chapli kebab. All were excellent in taste, freshness and quality.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Lahori Dal, peshawari chicken, keema and chapli kebab. All were excellent in taste, freshness and quality.”August 2017
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Roti Net +1
“The food was spicy fresh and delicious especially the Roti was amazing and the mutton kabob.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was spicy fresh and delicious especially the Roti was amazing and the mutton kabob.”October 2021
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Seekh kabab Net +1
“It was a good experience, we tried their chicken krani 5/10 and seekh kabab 7/10”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It was a good experience, we tried their chicken krani 5/10 and seekh kabab 7/10”December 2025
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Underwood ribs Net +1
“Underwood Ribs in Dubai!! :) Ohh! This is one dish I can have every day. Best ribs in Dubai PAK Darbar. Friendly staff , clean with reasonable prices…”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Underwood Ribs in Dubai!! :) Ohh! This is one dish I can have every day. Best ribs in Dubai PAK Darbar. Friendly staff , clean with reasonable prices…”October 2022
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White dal mash Net +1
“Chappli Kabab is outstanding with white Dal Mash..5 stars for taste”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chappli Kabab is outstanding with white Dal Mash..5 stars for taste”March 2026
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Paratha Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The flavours of Lobya( red kidney beans) with paratha and tea for breakfast are my cravings”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The flavours of Lobya( red kidney beans) with paratha and tea for breakfast are my cravings”March 2026
Drinks 1
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Tea Net +1
“The tea is awesome”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The tea is awesome”January 2023
“The flavours of Lobya( red kidney beans) with paratha and tea for breakfast are my cravings”March 2026
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Chicken krani Net −1
“It was a good experience, we tried their chicken krani 5/10 and seekh kabab 7/10”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“It was a good experience, we tried their chicken krani 5/10 and seekh kabab 7/10”December 2025
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Kheer Net −1
“In dessert kheer and rasmalai was ordered but those both items are just ok. Not so good.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“In dessert kheer and rasmalai was ordered but those both items are just ok. Not so good.”August 2017
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Nihari Net −1
“Ate small portion of Nihari but I wasn’t convince of its taste. A bit bland, however the meat is tender. I couldn’t help but to compare their Nihari to other Pakistani restaurant.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ate small portion of Nihari but I wasn’t convince of its taste. A bit bland, however the meat is tender. I couldn’t help but to compare their Nihari to other Pakistani restaurant.”August 2024
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Peshawar chicken Net −1
“The Peshawar chicken was okay but extremely oily.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The Peshawar chicken was okay but extremely oily.”October 2021
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Rasmalai Net −1
“In dessert kheer and rasmalai was ordered but those both items are just ok. Not so good.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“In dessert kheer and rasmalai was ordered but those both items are just ok. Not so good.”August 2017
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Peaks. Try visiting outside weekend lunch, when the restaurant can get busy and waits may stretch.
Prefer Dine-In. Choose dine-in over delivery if possible; one reviewer found the in-house service better than the delivery phone service.
Check Orders. Count takeaway items before leaving: one customer paid for four parathas but received three and got no refund.
Check Parking. Confirm the parking limit before settling in; one review says free parking is limited to 30 minutes.
Clarify Dishes. Repeat and confirm your order, especially for traditional dishes: a diner says mutton paya arrived as nihari gravy.
Try Breakfast. For an early meal, consider Lobya with paratha and tea, a combination specifically mentioned as a breakfast craving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai 29 street (Al Muteena - 123 25 Embassy Building
Al Muteena - Deira, 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
Service Issues
Multiple diners report rude or unprofessional service, including slow replies and staff refusing to handle complaints well.
Delivery Delays
Delivery communication is inconsistent: reviewers mention unanswered WhatsApp messages, no delivery boy and a two-hour wait.
Hygiene Concerns
Reviews report dirty tables, stained silverware, uncovered disposable cutlery and a cockroach sighting.
Long Waits
Waiting can take longer at busy periods, particularly around weekend lunch.
Inconsistent Dishes
Dish quality is uneven: one diner found nihari bland, while another said chicken karahi was only 5/10.
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The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar Restaurant is a casual Pakistani restaurant in Al Muteena where the main draw is affordable, traditional food rather than polished surroundings. The reviews give chapli kabab the strongest endorsement, including one pairing it with white Dal Mash, while mutton grill chops, karahi and grilled chicken also receive praise. Breakfast has its own following: Lobya with paratha and tea is mentioned as a recurring craving.
There is plenty of choice for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners, with reviews also mentioning biryani, BBQ and traditional curries. Portions are described as generous, and some diners highlight a separate family hall or open-air seating. Parking is mentioned positively, although one review says the free parking is limited to 30 minutes, so check the arrangement before settling in.
The trade-off is an uneven service experience. Weekend lunch can be busy, delivery messages and calls sometimes go unanswered, and several reviewers describe rude or inattentive staff. Takeaway orders deserve a quick count before leaving: one customer paid for four parathas but received three.
Hygiene comments are mixed too, including stained silverware, dirty tables and a cockroach sighting. For the most reliable visit, go outside peak hours, clarify your order and favour dine-in over delivery.