Pakistani Flavours
Several reviews describe the food as fresh, flavorful and authentically Pakistani.
Pak Darbar Restaurant Tecom
Barsha Heights
Pak Darbar Restaurant Tecom serves Pakistani cuisine in Barsha Heights, with reviews highlighting dishes such as chapli kebab and keema. Food quality, portion sizes and prices receive some strong praise, though the branch’s service is notably inconsistent.
Reputation Score
2.9
★★★☆☆
132 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mutton Dishes
Mutton dishes are praised for tender meat, including a rich Afghani Pulao with two meaty bone-in pieces.
Chapli Kebab
Chapli kebab is a standout for some diners, with one review calling it especially tasty.
Generous Portions
One group of around 24 diners said the restaurant handled the large party well and served amazing food.
Reasonable Prices
Some customers consider the portions and food quality good value for Pakistani cuisine.
Spacious Setting
Reviews mention plenty of space and a comfortable atmosphere for dining with friends or family.
What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurant Tecom 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 Tecom, 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 Tecom got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chapli kebab Net +2
“Ma sha Allah what a meal it was 😋 Chapli kebabs delicious 🤤 Service from the brother from Lahore was 10/10 Highly recommended”
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“Ma sha Allah what a meal it was 😋 Chapli kebabs delicious 🤤 Service from the brother from Lahore was 10/10 Highly recommended”October 2025
“Food is good, chapli kebab was so tasty. Chicken Peshawari was not up to the expectations.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (10)
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Afhgani pulao Net +1
“I am fan of Mutton . So today tried out the Afhgani Pulao . The dish for me was topnotch with lamb was tender and juicy and good 2 chunck meaty piece with bone . The topping of Steamed carrot slices and raisins make a huge twist to it . The quality and the taste is yum.”
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“I am fan of Mutton . So today tried out the Afhgani Pulao . The dish for me was topnotch with lamb was tender and juicy and good 2 chunck meaty piece with bone . The topping of Steamed carrot slices and raisins make a huge twist to it . The quality and the taste is yum.”June 2026
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Biryani Net +1
“The biryani was aromatic and well-balanced, while the gravy dishes were packed with taste.”
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“The biryani was aromatic and well-balanced, while the gravy dishes were packed with taste.”June 2026
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Butter naan Net +1
“Their chicken tikkas are the best...best paired with butter naan....you can't go wrong with that.......”
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“Their chicken tikkas are the best...best paired with butter naan....you can't go wrong with that.......”February 2026
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“Tasty chicken biryani and very good quantity”
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“Tasty chicken biryani and very good quantity”November 2025
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Chicken karkdai Net +1
“I tried the Keema and Chicken Karkdai — both were absolutely excellent!”
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“I tried the Keema and Chicken Karkdai — both were absolutely excellent!”November 2025
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Chicken tikkas Net +1
“Their chicken tikkas are the best...best paired with butter naan....you can't go wrong with that.......”
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“Their chicken tikkas are the best...best paired with butter naan....you can't go wrong with that.......”February 2026
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Chinese beef Net +1
“Had chinese beef here and they cook it really good. Well above my expectations, especially considering the price.”
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“Had chinese beef here and they cook it really good. Well above my expectations, especially considering the price.”February 2026
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Dal Net +1
“the server was good after ordering Keema it was having a bad odor, afterwards ordered a chicken Tikka which turned out to be stone, again a bad experience overall, the good part they gave some Dal when waiting which was really good.”
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“the server was good after ordering Keema it was having a bad odor, afterwards ordered a chicken Tikka which turned out to be stone, again a bad experience overall, the good part they gave some Dal when waiting which was really good.”March 2026
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Mutton peshawari Net +1
“The waiter, Saheb, was amazing. I asked for Mutton Peshawari with less oil. He made it happen , and the food was delicious.”
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“The waiter, Saheb, was amazing. I asked for Mutton Peshawari with less oil. He made it happen , and the food was delicious.”May 2026
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Mutton shinwari Net +1
“We had Mutton Shinwari and Chapli Kabab with roti. The Shinwari is a must try it was delicious! The Chapli Kabab was okay. Prices are a bit on the higher side but that’s expected for this area. Overall it was a good experience.”
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“We had Mutton Shinwari and Chapli Kabab with roti. The Shinwari is a must try it was delicious! The Chapli Kabab was okay. Prices are a bit on the higher side but that’s expected for this area. Overall it was a good experience.”November 2025
What to Avoid (8)
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Chana dhal Net −1
“Me and my friends had Nawab handi & Chana dhal, stomach is upset for the whole day, both of us are having loose motion as well. Food taste's great i think hygiene us major problem. You'd know when you walk-in, table aren't clean and kitchen looks not par with the standard of Tecom. This is perfect set up for deira. Would not recommend.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Me and my friends had Nawab handi & Chana dhal, stomach is upset for the whole day, both of us are having loose motion as well. Food taste's great i think hygiene us major problem. You'd know when you walk-in, table aren't clean and kitchen looks not par with the standard of Tecom. This is perfect set up for deira. Would not recommend.”October 2025
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Chicken peshawari Net −1
“Food is good, chapli kebab was so tasty. Chicken Peshawari was not up to the expectations.”
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“Food is good, chapli kebab was so tasty. Chicken Peshawari was not up to the expectations.”March 2026
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Chicken tikka Net −1
“the server was good after ordering Keema it was having a bad odor, afterwards ordered a chicken Tikka which turned out to be stone, again a bad experience overall, the good part they gave some Dal when waiting which was really good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“the server was good after ordering Keema it was having a bad odor, afterwards ordered a chicken Tikka which turned out to be stone, again a bad experience overall, the good part they gave some Dal when waiting which was really good.”March 2026
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Kadhai Net −1
“Yesterday I got the mutton Shinwari parcel packed which they had already prepared. I thought it would take at least 15-20 minutes to prepare the kadhai but they gave it to me in the same time while it was cold and I didn't find that thing in it which is delicious and tasty in other hotels.sorry”
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Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday I got the mutton Shinwari parcel packed which they had already prepared. I thought it would take at least 15-20 minutes to prepare the kadhai but they gave it to me in the same time while it was cold and I didn't find that thing in it which is delicious and tasty in other hotels.sorry”November 2025
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Mutton shinwari parcel Net −1
“Yesterday I got the mutton Shinwari parcel packed which they had already prepared. I thought it would take at least 15-20 minutes to prepare the kadhai but they gave it to me in the same time while it was cold and I didn't find that thing in it which is delicious and tasty in other hotels.sorry”
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Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday I got the mutton Shinwari parcel packed which they had already prepared. I thought it would take at least 15-20 minutes to prepare the kadhai but they gave it to me in the same time while it was cold and I didn't find that thing in it which is delicious and tasty in other hotels.sorry”November 2025
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Nawab handi Net −1
“Me and my friends had Nawab handi & Chana dhal, stomach is upset for the whole day, both of us are having loose motion as well. Food taste's great i think hygiene us major problem. You'd know when you walk-in, table aren't clean and kitchen looks not par with the standard of Tecom. This is perfect set up for deira. Would not recommend.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Me and my friends had Nawab handi & Chana dhal, stomach is upset for the whole day, both of us are having loose motion as well. Food taste's great i think hygiene us major problem. You'd know when you walk-in, table aren't clean and kitchen looks not par with the standard of Tecom. This is perfect set up for deira. Would not recommend.”October 2025
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Paratha Net −1
“My Experience was bad about partha and chi because very oily and chai was too sugar so I'm not satisfied with this”
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“My Experience was bad about partha and chi because very oily and chai was too sugar so I'm not satisfied with this”December 2025
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Chai Net −1
“My Experience was bad about partha and chi because very oily and chai was too sugar so I'm not satisfied with this”
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“My Experience was bad about partha and chi because very oily and chai was too sugar so I'm not satisfied with this”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. Try visiting outside busy periods: several diners report waiting 10 minutes or more before anyone took their order.
Check Breakfast. Confirm breakfast prices before ordering; one customer said keema and paratha were billed at double the regular price near 11am.
Request Less Oil. If you prefer lighter food, ask for less oil; a review says this adjustment was made successfully for Mutton Peshawari.
Confirm Delivery. Check the minimum delivery order before paying: one review reports being told AED 30 despite an official AED 10 policy.
Plan Parking. Plan for limited parking, as one customer specifically reported that parking was unavailable.
Check Opening. On Fridays, confirm opening hours first; one group found the doors open despite the restaurant not yet serving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights - Dubai
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, 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
Inconsistent Food
Food quality varies: reviews praise some dishes but report average taste, cold parcels and disappointing chicken dishes.
Hygiene Concerns
One review reported dirty tables, an unclean-looking kitchen and stomach problems after eating.
Extra Charges
A customer reported being charged extra for parcel leftovers and restrictions on card payments below AED 10.
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The Bottom Line
Pak Darbar Restaurant Tecom is a Pakistani restaurant in Barsha Heights where the strongest reason to visit is the food itself. Customers mention chapli kebab, keema, Mutton Shinwari, Afghani Pulao and biryani; mutton is often described as tender and richly spiced, while one diner found the chapli kebab particularly tasty. Portions can work well for sharing, and a group of around 24 said the restaurant handled them patiently.
The experience, however, depends heavily on the visit. Some reviews describe friendly, professional service, quick attention and a comfortable, spacious setting. Others report sitting for 10–20 minutes without anyone taking an order, slow delivery of already-prepared dishes, and waiters who seemed rude or indifferent.
That inconsistency is the defining caution, especially if you are visiting with family or during a time-sensitive meal. Prices are described as reasonable by some customers, but another reported a double charge for keema and paratha near the end of breakfast hours. There are also complaints about cold takeaway food, dirty washrooms and broader hygiene concerns.
Confirm breakfast and delivery charges before ordering, consider visiting off-peak, and plan around reported parking difficulties.
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