Pak Liyari Restaurant L.L.C. (Br.) - Al Nahda

Name: Pak Liyari Restaurant L.L.C. (Br.) - Al Nahda
Address: Al talal tower behind Sahara center, Al Nahda, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142200418

Al Nahda

Biryani restaurant Closed 04 220 0418

Pak Liyari Restaurant in Al Nahda is a casual Pakistani dining spot known mainly for Karachi-style biryani, especially its mutton version. Reviews also point to filling breakfasts, traditional Pakistani seating and a separate family area, though conditions and service can vary by visit.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

2,278 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Mutton biryani

The Karachi-style mutton biryani is often praised for bold masala, generous portions and tender meat.

Affordable meals

Customers describe the food as inexpensive, with substantial portions that offer strong value.

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What to Eat at Pak Liyari Restaurant L.L.C. (Br.) - Al Nahda

These items at Pak Liyari Restaurant L.L.C. (Br.) - Al Nahda got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Mutton biryani Net +7

“Also Mutton biryani…No wonder why Pak liyari is famous for 😇😇”

Honorable mentions (23)

Chicken biryani Net +1

“The Chicken Biryani was flavorful, aromatic, and had the perfect blend of spices that reminded me of traditional Pakistani home-style cooking. The chicken was tender and well-cooked, and the rice had absorbed all the masala beautifully without being overly greasy.”
2 Roti Net +1

“2 roti and their gravy to go with it, the best around here! Alhamdullilah really filling! Tastes top notch!”
Alu paratha Net +1

“Best Keema and Alu Paratha around!”
Bbq platter Net +1

“The Biryani is incredibly flavorful, and the BBQ platter (Seekh Kabab, Malai Boti, and Tikka) is a must-try.”
Beef haleem Net +1

“I also tried the beef haleem, which was actually good and probably the best part of the meal.”
Beef pulao Net +1

“The Beef Pulao was equally impressive — the beef was soft and juicy, and the rice carried that rich, meaty flavor that’s hard to come by unless the dish is slow-cooked to perfection. It had just the right amount of spice and depth, a true reflection of Pakistani culinary tradition.”
Chana masala Net +1

“The chana masala had a great traditional blend of spices, though the salt was slightly on the lower side—which actually works fine since you can easily add more to suit your personal taste.”
Chicken hariyali Net +1

“Amazing food !!!!!!! Chicken hariyali is a must try dish with the big fat tandoori rotis.”
Dal mash Net +1

“On the plus side, the dal mash was quite good.”
Double masala biryani Net +1

“Some of the best Paskistani Biryanis I've ever had. Full of spice and flavor, especially if you order the double masala biryani.”
Green chicken curry Net +1

“Mutton white roast, green chicken curry was their best! Enjoyed the taste and juicy meat which was served along with fresh and hot bread.”
Haleem Net +1

“Visit this restaurant once or twice in a month , really like their biryani, haleem. But to be honest really love their original branch in Deira. Kabab was fine Biryani was excellent Haleem was perfect Rest salad n bread was fine.”
Hot tandoor naan Net +1

“The mutton karahi paired with hot tandoor naan was rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced.”
Keema Net +1

“Best Keema and Alu Paratha around!”
Lamb chops Net +1

“Best options are the Lamb chops, green Chicken and Mutton Karahi.”
Mutton peshawari with naan Net +1

“I also sampled the Mutton Peshawari with Naan and was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavors melded with the bread. It was truly tasty and offered a harmonious blend with the naan.”
Pak biriyani Net +1

“Although I usually prefer dum biriyani and Malabar biriyani, I found the Pak biriyani to be the best.”
Paratha Net +1

“Cheaper and tasty but not a good environment to sit with family. They are using “soyabin oil” in paratha which might make trouble in stomac for some people. AC need to be more chilled. Their Briyani is good as Khaleej times said.”
Porotta with channa masala Net +1

“You can enjoy a delicious porotta with channa masala for just 4.00 AED.”
Sheesh kebab Net +1

“On another occasion, we tried the sheesh kebab, and it was fantastic.”
Special biryani Net +1

“Except Special Biryani they have nothing good. I have tried so many things but tasteless.”
Tandoori roti Net +1

“Tandoori roti and green chicken was tempting.”
Zafrani kheer Net +1

“And to top it off, the creamy zafrani kheer was a sweet finish to an amazing meal.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Arbi masala biryani Net −1

“I ordered Mutton Biryani, Chicken Qorma and Beef boti, I always order Arbi masala biryani means the lowest spicy but I got the same full spicy.”
Beef boti Net −1

“I ordered Mutton Biryani, Chicken Qorma and Beef boti, I always order Arbi masala biryani means the lowest spicy but I got the same full spicy. Beef boti was horrible as It wasn’t able to chew.”
Chicken peshawari Net −1

“We ordered Chicken Peshawari and chicken Biryani. We were served within 45 seconds of placing the order. when we started eating we knew why. It was like someone just threw Boiled chicken in some curry and served.”
Nihari Net −1

“The Nihari was super basic, nothing special or tasty.”
Seekh kebab Net −1

“The seekh kebab was a bit tough and not as soft as expected.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask availability. Call or ask before ordering mutton or beef biryani; several customers found signature dishes sold out.

Request spice. Tell the waiter your preferred spice level, especially if you want double masala or a milder biryani.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al talal tower behind Sahara center

Al Nahda First - Al Nahda, Dubai

04 220 0418

Mon	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent biryani

Biryani quality varies: reviews mention cold servings, uncooked rice, excessive oil and meat that was not properly cooked.

Hygiene concerns

Reviews report flies, dirty floors and washrooms, slippery flooring, and hair found in food.

Customer-reported prices

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

2AED

water bottles

“While paying the bill, I noticed they’ve charged 2ED for the salad and 2AED for the water too”

Google review · March 2022

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The Bottom Line

Pak Liyari is a casual Pakistani restaurant in Al Nahda where the main draw is Karachi-style biryani. Mutton biryani gets the strongest praise for its masala, generous quantity and tender meat, while chicken biryani is more mixed. The menu also includes mutton karahi, white roast, haleem, beef pulao, keema and Pakistani breakfast dishes.

Value is a clear strength. One reviewer paid 9 AED for breakfast with parathas, chana, tea and water, while another reported porotta with channa masala for 4 AED. Portions are often described as generous, including takeaway biryani parcels.

Traditional thada-style floor seating, standard tables and a separate family area add useful choice when the family hall is open. The experience is not fully consistent. Recent reviews mention cold biryani, uncooked rice, tough or undercooked meat, excessive oil and occasional unavailability of popular dishes.

Hygiene concerns include dirty floors, flies, slippery washrooms and hair found in food. The AC has also been reported as weak or non-functional. Confirm family-hall access, dish availability and card payment before going.

Bring cash as a backup, ask for your preferred spice level, and check the bill for separately charged salad or water.