Pak Darbar Restaurants Satwa New

Pak Darbar Restaurants Satwa New

Al Satwa

Pak Darbar Restaurants Satwa New is a casual Pakistani restaurant in Al Satwa known for hearty, budget-conscious meals. Reviews particularly point to its biryani and grilled dishes, while breakfast visitors mention a filling 1-dirham paratha.

Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
754 ratings
5★
47%
4★
18%
3★
12%
2★
4%
1★
18%

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Biryani and grilled dishes are praised for their Pakistani flavours, with generous portions at reasonable prices.

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Grilled favourites

Lamb chops, chicken shish and mixed grill are repeatedly mentioned as well-cooked choices.

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What to Eat at Pak Darbar Restaurants Satwa New

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Pak Darbar Restaurants Satwa New, 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

  1. Lamb chops Net +2
    “Excellent food and friendly service. The atmosphere was average but we were there for the food which was delicious and the portions were decent. Highly recommend the lamb chops.”
Honorable mentions (22)
  1. Bbq platter Net +1
    “Really likes their BBQ platter, Mutton Boti was really good and also the prices are cheap”
  2. Brain fry Net +1
    “Brain fry and mutton namkeen is a must try.”
  3. Brain masala Net +1
    “I love their food. Especially the Platter and fish. And brain masala. Delicious food at amazing prices.”
  4. Chanay Net +1
    “Ordered chanay and nihari, both tasted nice... hot and fresh crunchy naan was brilliant.”
  5. Chicken achari Net +1
    “Have tried their chicken achari it’s also really tasty!”
  6. Chicken biryani Net +1
    “I had a really good experience at Pak Darbar Restaurant in Satwa. I tried their chicken biryani and it was full of flavor, definitely one of the best I’ve had.”
  7. Chicken shish Net +1
    “Great food and friendly service. We came back again over several days and they were good every time. I highly recommend their lamb chops and chicken shish.”
  8. Chiken biryani Net +1
    “Such a delivious food, from chiken mutton biryani pulao to dal vegetables everything is superb, for desi taste people”
  9. Karahi Net +1
    “Even though loved karahi and malai tikka”
  10. Malai tikka Net +1
    “Even though loved karahi and malai tikka”
  11. Mixed grill Net +1
    “I also ordered the mixed grill, and everything was well cooked and juicy.”
  12. Mutton biryani Net +1
    “Such a delivious food, from chiken mutton biryani pulao to dal vegetables everything is superb, for desi taste people”
  13. Mutton boti Net +1
    “Really likes their BBQ platter, Mutton Boti was really good and also the prices are cheap”
  14. Mutton namkeen Net +1
    “Brain fry and mutton namkeen is a must try.”
  15. Mutton pulao Net +1
    “Very popular among desis. Good food. Reasonably priced. Mutton Pulao was good.”
  16. Mutton tikka pulao Net +1
    “Mutton tikka pulao was also soo nice!”
  17. Naan Net +1
    “Ordered chanay and nihari, both tasted nice... hot and fresh crunchy naan was brilliant.”
  18. Nihari Net +1
    “Ordered chanay and nihari, both tasted nice... hot and fresh crunchy naan was brilliant.”
  19. Paratha Net +1
    “In the morning, it's a budget-friendly spot where you can get a big paratha for just 1 dirham, which was good and filling.”
  20. Peshawri mutton karahi Net +1
    “Personally I experienced with friends but unfortunately its got wrong, we order pollawo but the taste was unexpected, after that I request for 1 peshawri mutton karahi that was amazing taste, so my suggestion is.”
  21. Plain nan Net +1
    “I've tried their rogni nan but their plain nan is a lot better than rogni nan... it was not soft and fluffy.”
  22. Special shinwari Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “they have good taste in special shinwari,but all items are aveage in taste its not very highly recomended to come special for, but compare to the area their is no other hotel nearby like this, and they have plenty of dishes in menu which is very good,also they need to improve customer service”

Drinks 2

  1. Karak tea Net +2
    “At the end, they surprised us with complimentary karak tea, which was a perfect finish to the meal.”
  2. Rasmalai drink Net +1
    “Also try their Rasmalai Drink.”
What to Avoid (11)

Food 11

  1. Baryani Net −1
    “avoid pollow/ baryani because its tasteless.”
  2. Chicken gravy Net −1
    “I was having dinner with my friend and the chicken gravy they served was having insect inside it .”
  3. Chicken keema Net −1
    “As per the waiter this is chicken keema. There are whole pieces of chicken in this.”
  4. Haleem Net −1
    “Keema was not there so ordered Haleem It was so salty and bad in taste”
  5. Mutton karahi Net −1
    “They didn't provide the full quantity of mutton karahi. Half kg karahi looks like quarter.I had a very bad experience in this branch.so please be aware.”
  6. Peshawar's karahi Net −1
    “Then they replaced it with Peshawar's karahi, and can see in the photo that it's black.”
  7. Pollawo Net −1
    “Personally I experienced with friends but unfortunately its got wrong, we order pollawo but the taste was unexpected, after that I request for 1 peshawri mutton karahi that was amazing taste, so my suggestion is.”
  8. Pollow Net −1
    “avoid pollow/ baryani because its tasteless.”
  9. Qeema Net −1
    “I came here for suhoor and was served qeema that was clearly undercooked and did not taste fresh. After just a few bites with the roti, I realized something was off and stopped eating.”
  10. Rogni nan Net −1
    “I've tried their rogni nan but their plain nan is a lot better than rogni nan... it was not soft and fluffy.”
  11. White karahi Net −1
    “I ordered a white karahi earlier, in which the chicken had a smell when I broke the leg piece.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Confirm delivery. Call first to confirm that delivery is available to your building and ask for a realistic arrival time.

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Try karahi. If pulao or biryani seems uncertain, consider Peshawari mutton karahi, which one diner found excellent.

Plan the visit

Practical details

150 shop 1 - 2 308th Rd
Al Satwa, Dubai
Mon4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun4:00 AM – 2:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Unreliable delivery

Delivery coverage and timing appear inconsistent: nearby orders were sometimes refused or took one to three hours.

Rude service

Multiple reviews describe rude or unprofessional interactions, especially in the family hall and when asking about wait times.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

1 dirham

big paratha

“In the morning, it's a budget-friendly spot where you can get a big paratha for just 1 dirham, which was good and filling”
Google review · February 2026
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Pak Darbar Restaurants Satwa New is a casual Pakistani restaurant in Al Satwa where the main draw is substantial, reasonably priced food rather than a polished setting. You can come for biryani, pulao, nihari, kebabs and grilled dishes; lamb chops, chicken shish and mixed grill receive especially positive mentions. The menu also includes less routine choices such as brain fry and mutton shinwari.

Food quality is uneven across the reviews. Some diners found the chicken biryani flavourful, the mixed grill juicy and the Peshawari mutton karahi excellent. Others reported tasteless pulao or biryani, salty and oily food, undercooked qeema, and smelly or poorly cooked mutton.

It is worth checking a dish before committing, particularly if a menu item is unavailable. Service is the bigger practical gamble. While some guests describe friendly, quick service—even close to midnight—others report rude staff, long waits and cold deliveries.

Delivery can be refused despite a short distance, and one nearby order took one to three hours. Hygiene concerns include dirty tables, stale salad, broken dishes and a reported insect in gravy. Parking in front is convenient, and breakfast offers a notably cheap 1-dirham paratha, but check availability and the bill before paying.

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