Pakistani Flavours
Reviews describe authentic Pakistani taste, with kebabs, handi and biryani among the better-liked dishes.
Pak Darbar Restaurant Muteena Tasty
Al Muteena
Pak Darbar Restaurant Muteena Tasty is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Muteena serving dishes such as chicken biryani, seekh kebab and grilled meats. Reviews point to affordable Pakistani flavours, ample seating and a family section upstairs, though service can be uneven and waits are worth factoring in.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
549 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tender Mutton
A grilled mutton dish was praised for being tender, well cooked and free of a strong smell or aftertaste.
Fresh Food
One review found the location clean and the food fresh whenever visited.
Affordable Rates
Several customers describe the pricing as reasonable or low compared with other Pakistani restaurants.
Family Seating
The restaurant has inside and outside seating, plus a separate family section upstairs.
Good Dal
Butter dal was described as rich and comforting with warm naan, while complimentary lentil curry also earned praise.
What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant Muteena Tasty 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 Muteena Tasty, 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 Muteena Tasty got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Roti Net +3
“We ordered seekh kebab and roti, and the food was quite good as before, and they keep that consistency.”
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“We ordered seekh kebab and roti, and the food was quite good as before, and they keep that consistency.”March 2025
“We had Seekh Kababs, Roti, Tikka and Chicken Handi from here. All were awesome and super tasty.”November 2024
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Seekh kababs Net +2
“We had Seekh Kababs, Roti, Tikka and Chicken Handi from here. All were awesome and super tasty. The Kababs were perfectly done, were less spicy.”
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“We had Seekh Kababs, Roti, Tikka and Chicken Handi from here. All were awesome and super tasty. The Kababs were perfectly done, were less spicy.”November 2024
“The seekh kebab, though tasty, was a bit on the salty side.”March 2025
Honorable mentions (11)
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Butter dal Net +1
“Of course, I ordered my go-to butter dal. The texture wasn’t quite like the one at their JLT branch, but the flavor was exactly what I was craving, rich, comforting, and perfect with warm naan.”
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“Of course, I ordered my go-to butter dal. The texture wasn’t quite like the one at their JLT branch, but the flavor was exactly what I was craving, rich, comforting, and perfect with warm naan.”February 2026
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Chicken handi Net +1
“We had Seekh Kababs, Roti, Tikka and Chicken Handi from here. All were awesome and super tasty.”
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“We had Seekh Kababs, Roti, Tikka and Chicken Handi from here. All were awesome and super tasty.”November 2024
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Chicken tikka Net +1
“The dal fry and chicken tikka were perfect.”
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“The dal fry and chicken tikka were perfect.”December 2025
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Chicken tikka birani Net +1
“Birani with great taste. My favorite is Park Darbar's Chicken Tikka Birani”
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“Birani with great taste. My favorite is Park Darbar's Chicken Tikka Birani”November 2021
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Dal fry Net +1
“The dal fry and chicken tikka were perfect.”
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“The dal fry and chicken tikka were perfect.”December 2025
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Laban Net +1
“What amazing food!! Just try the stuff from the pics.. you can't go wrong.. not too spicy.. also you can have some Laban (local drink) that they have chilled in small tetra packs..”
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“What amazing food!! Just try the stuff from the pics.. you can't go wrong.. not too spicy.. also you can have some Laban (local drink) that they have chilled in small tetra packs..”April 2025
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Lentil curry Net +1
“To our surprise, they served a complimentary lentil curry, which turned out to super tasty where we would say mazedar as that was so good.”
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“To our surprise, they served a complimentary lentil curry, which turned out to super tasty where we would say mazedar as that was so good.”March 2025
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Mutton chop Net +1
“Food, Mutton chop was yummy as always. White chicken and roti were good as well. Price is cheap as well.”
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“Food, Mutton chop was yummy as always. White chicken and roti were good as well. Price is cheap as well.”March 2023
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Naan Net +1
“Of course, I ordered my go-to butter dal. The texture wasn’t quite like the one at their JLT branch, but the flavor was exactly what I was craving, rich, comforting, and perfect with warm naan.”
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“Of course, I ordered my go-to butter dal. The texture wasn’t quite like the one at their JLT branch, but the flavor was exactly what I was craving, rich, comforting, and perfect with warm naan.”February 2026
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Nihari Net +1
“The nihari is also really good.”
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“The nihari is also really good.”March 2026
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White chicken Net +1
“Food, Mutton chop was yummy as always. White chicken and roti were good as well. Price is cheap as well.”
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“Food, Mutton chop was yummy as always. White chicken and roti were good as well. Price is cheap as well.”March 2023
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Chai Net +1
“Staff were very friendly. Food and chai was amazing. i will definitely visit again when in dubai.”
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“Staff were very friendly. Food and chai was amazing. i will definitely visit again when in dubai.”October 2025
What to Avoid (11)
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Chicken biryani Net −1
“Today I visited Pak DARBAR for dinner really chicken biryani was very very very worst and Lahore daal was 🤮 fully disappointed for service also, Pak DARBAR now it’s going down day by day food quality going in low grade, I will suggest don’t waist of money if u r going for dinner in Pak DARBAR.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today I visited Pak DARBAR for dinner really chicken biryani was very very very worst and Lahore daal was 🤮 fully disappointed for service also, Pak DARBAR now it’s going down day by day food quality going in low grade, I will suggest don’t waist of money if u r going for dinner in Pak DARBAR.”December 2025
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Chicken chili Net −1
“Very bad experience with them honestly I don't recommend to order food from there we order many time chicken chili and thay put green chili in chicken karahi we order chicken Tikka chest piece and Thay send chicken Tikka leg piece horrible experience”
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“Very bad experience with them honestly I don't recommend to order food from there we order many time chicken chili and thay put green chili in chicken karahi we order chicken Tikka chest piece and Thay send chicken Tikka leg piece horrible experience”April 2025
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Chicken karahi Net −1
“Very bad experience with them honestly I don't recommend to order food from there we order many time chicken chili and thay put green chili in chicken karahi we order chicken Tikka chest piece and Thay send chicken Tikka leg piece horrible experience”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very bad experience with them honestly I don't recommend to order food from there we order many time chicken chili and thay put green chili in chicken karahi we order chicken Tikka chest piece and Thay send chicken Tikka leg piece horrible experience”April 2025
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Chicken tikka chest piece Net −1
“Very bad experience with them honestly I don't recommend to order food from there we order many time chicken chili and thay put green chili in chicken karahi we order chicken Tikka chest piece and Thay send chicken Tikka leg piece horrible experience”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very bad experience with them honestly I don't recommend to order food from there we order many time chicken chili and thay put green chili in chicken karahi we order chicken Tikka chest piece and Thay send chicken Tikka leg piece horrible experience”April 2025
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Chicken tikka leg piece Net −1
“Very bad experience with them honestly I don't recommend to order food from there we order many time chicken chili and thay put green chili in chicken karahi we order chicken Tikka chest piece and Thay send chicken Tikka leg piece horrible experience”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very bad experience with them honestly I don't recommend to order food from there we order many time chicken chili and thay put green chili in chicken karahi we order chicken Tikka chest piece and Thay send chicken Tikka leg piece horrible experience”April 2025
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Hard beef meet Net −1
“it was a horrible experience.. i order plate of nehari, and they just give me this.. i was really unexpected coz they called its nehari which is hard beef meet.. nehari and meet It's different thinks.. when i ask to the staff, he said it was nehari... in Pakistan nehari like this... i was saw in youtube Pakistan nehari is not like that.. it was famous in the world... its really a embarrassing moment in pak darbar... i will never eat in there...”
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Critical review excerpts
“it was a horrible experience.. i order plate of nehari, and they just give me this.. i was really unexpected coz they called its nehari which is hard beef meet.. nehari and meet It's different thinks.. when i ask to the staff, he said it was nehari... in Pakistan nehari like this... i was saw in youtube Pakistan nehari is not like that.. it was famous in the world... its really a embarrassing moment in pak darbar... i will never eat in there...”June 2022
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Lahore daal Net −1
“Today I visited Pak DARBAR for dinner really chicken biryani was very very very worst and Lahore daal was 🤮 fully disappointed for service also, Pak DARBAR now it’s going down day by day food quality going in low grade, I will suggest don’t waist of money if u r going for dinner in Pak DARBAR.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today I visited Pak DARBAR for dinner really chicken biryani was very very very worst and Lahore daal was 🤮 fully disappointed for service also, Pak DARBAR now it’s going down day by day food quality going in low grade, I will suggest don’t waist of money if u r going for dinner in Pak DARBAR.”December 2025
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Mutton pullaow Net −1
“Tried Mutton Pullaow, no taste nothing,you will have tasteless pullaow with thori c daal,no Salad no Raita nothing,and peice is 22aed”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tried Mutton Pullaow, no taste nothing,you will have tasteless pullaow with thori c daal,no Salad no Raita nothing,and peice is 22aed”November 2025
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Nehari Net −1
“it was a horrible experience.. i order plate of nehari, and they just give me this.. i was really unexpected coz they called its nehari which is hard beef meet.. nehari and meet It's different thinks.. when i ask to the staff, he said it was nehari... in Pakistan nehari like this... i was saw in youtube Pakistan nehari is not like that.. it was famous in the world... its really a embarrassing moment in pak darbar... i will never eat in there...”
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Critical review excerpts
“it was a horrible experience.. i order plate of nehari, and they just give me this.. i was really unexpected coz they called its nehari which is hard beef meet.. nehari and meet It's different thinks.. when i ask to the staff, he said it was nehari... in Pakistan nehari like this... i was saw in youtube Pakistan nehari is not like that.. it was famous in the world... its really a embarrassing moment in pak darbar... i will never eat in there...”June 2022
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Plate of nehari Net −1
“it was a horrible experience.. i order plate of nehari, and they just give me this.. i was really unexpected coz they called its nehari which is hard beef meet.. nehari and meet It's different thinks.. when i ask to the staff, he said it was nehari... in Pakistan nehari like this... i was saw in youtube Pakistan nehari is not like that.. it was famous in the world... its really a embarrassing moment in pak darbar... i will never eat in there...”
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Critical review excerpts
“it was a horrible experience.. i order plate of nehari, and they just give me this.. i was really unexpected coz they called its nehari which is hard beef meet.. nehari and meet It's different thinks.. when i ask to the staff, he said it was nehari... in Pakistan nehari like this... i was saw in youtube Pakistan nehari is not like that.. it was famous in the world... its really a embarrassing moment in pak darbar... i will never eat in there...”June 2022
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Yougart Net −1
“Very bad here they have 2 type of salad one for rich and one for middle class smelly salad smelly yougart”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very bad here they have 2 type of salad one for rich and one for middle class smelly salad smelly yougart”May 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. Allow extra time at busy periods; one customer waited 30 minutes for food during peak hours.
Choose Inside. Inside seating may be a safer service choice because several customers reported being overlooked outside.
Confirm Branch. Check that the contact number and order belong to the Muteena branch; one customer reached the wrong branch.
Ask About Extras. Confirm whether dal is complimentary or charged: one review says the first serving is free and another costs 8 AED.
Check Orders. Verify substitutions and portions before accepting takeaway orders, as one customer received a different chicken piece.
Breakfast Timing. For a quieter breakfast, a customer found weekend mornings in winter had few diners.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Jazira Building - 10 Dubai 123 street
Al Muteena - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Multiple reviews report delays taking orders or receiving food, including a 25–30 minute wait.
Poor Hospitality
Customers report rude or inattentive staff, including waits while staff were on their phones.
Inconsistent Food
Chicken biryani was called average in some reviews, while another customer found it very poor.
Outdoor Service
Outside seating has been criticised for poor attention, with customers needing to go inside to order.
Cleanliness Concerns
Reviews mention untidy steel glasses and concerns about cleanliness in some areas.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
8AED
Dal
“PS: Dal comes complimentary for the first time, if you choose to order it again, they charge you 8AED”Google review · November 2024
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The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar Restaurant Muteena Tasty is a Pakistani restaurant in Al Muteena where you can order familiar dishes such as chicken biryani, seekh kebab, butter dal, nihari and grilled mutton. The strongest reviews focus on traditional flavour, reasonable prices and well-cooked meats. One customer’s grilled mutton was tender rather than chewy, while another enjoyed butter dal with warm naan.
There is plenty of seating inside and outside, along with a separate family section upstairs. Weekend mornings were described as relatively quiet for breakfast, but service is much less predictable at other times. Several diners waited around 25–30 minutes for food, and some had to wait before anyone took their order.
Outside seating has drawn particular complaints, so sitting inside may save you a trip to the counter. Food quality is not completely consistent. Chicken biryani received both positive and distinctly negative feedback, while some customers found dishes average or bland.
Check your order carefully for substitutions, and confirm which branch you are contacting because reviews mention confusion between Muteena and Deira. Dal may be complimentary on a first serving but charged at 8 AED when reordered, according to one review.