Patiala House Restaurant @ Karama

Name: Patiala House Restaurant @ Karama
Address: 18 A St - 39 Al Shraifi 2, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971504583004

Al Karama

Punjabi restaurant Closed 0 504 583 004

Patiala House is a Punjabi restaurant in Al Karama with a casual dhaba-style setting and a strong street-food following. Customers come especially for the unlimited pani puri, while the butter chicken, thali and other North Indian comfort dishes give it broader appeal for a full meal.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

1,601 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Unlimited pani puri

The unlimited pani puri is the standout draw, with fresh refills and prices customers describe as affordable.

Punjabi classics

Butter chicken, dal makhani, tandoor dishes and Punjabi-style curries are repeatedly praised for rich, authentic flavours.

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What to Eat at Patiala House Restaurant @ Karama

These items at Patiala House Restaurant @ Karama got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

Butter chicken Net +7

“🍴 From rich Butter Chicken to flavorful Seekh Kababs and Tantalising Prawns Kolivada Fry, each dish is a symphony of Punjabi spices and aromas.”
Dal makhani Net +5

“One standout dish is the **Dal Makhani**—creamy, rich, and full of smoky flavors.”
Paneer bhurji pav Net +4

“➡️Paneer Bhurji Pav- This is again a must try. Pav stuffed with Paneer Bhurji in it...Tasted yumm😋”
Patiala chaat Net +3

“Onto the food, we started off with Bhurji Pav, their special Patiala chaat and mix grill veg platter. All the starters were delicious to the core.”
Sarso ka saag makki ki roti Net +3

“4) Sarso Ka saag Makki ki roti need no introduction and was served in authentic copper vessel.”

Honorable mentions (29)

Amritsari fish tikka Net +2

“Wanted to try something in fish, hence ordered their Amritsari Fish Tikka, it was fine.”
Bread basket Net +2

“We later tried their saro ka saag, kofta sabzi, dal mankhni & as basket of rotis and everything we ate was really awesome!”
Dahi puri Net +2

“We also tried thei Dahi Puri which was another must have item on the menu.”
Garlic naan Net +2

“7) Bread Basket which had lacchha parantha, misi roti and garlic naan were also good.”
Junglee paratha Net +2

“For breads went for Junglee Paratha, loved it.”
Lacchha parantha Net +2

“It went pretty good with lacha paranthas alongside.”
Patiala veg platter Net +2

“➡️Patiala Veg Platter - It's a must try if you visit Patiala House.”
Butter naan Net +1

“Pani puri, Butter chicken and butter naan are good.”
Dahi batata puri Net +1

“- Ragada Patties - Dahi Batata Puri Which by the way also tasted really authentic .”
Dahi bhalla Net +1

“➡️Patiala chat - It was a mix of all the chats...Dahi bhalla, Dahi Puri served along with black gram, green and sweet chutney. It tasted amazing.”
Hara bhara kebab Net +1

“1) Patiala Veg platter which had malai paneer tikka, hara bhara kebab, veg seekh kebab and mushroom tikka. It was the star dish of the day.”
Kadai paneer Net +1

“The dal makhani and kadai paneer is little spicy but good in taste with tandoori roti.”
Malai paneer tikka Net +1

“1) Patiala Veg platter which had malai paneer tikka, hara bhara kebab, veg seekh kebab and mushroom tikka. It was the star dish of the day.”
Misi roti Net +1

“7) Bread Basket which had lacchha parantha, misi roti and garlic naan were also good.”
Mushroom tikka Net +1

“1) Patiala Veg platter which had malai paneer tikka, hara bhara kebab, veg seekh kebab and mushroom tikka. It was the star dish of the day.”
Mutton kheema pav Net +1

“Ordered their Paneer Bhurjhi Pav and Mutton Kheema Pav, each bite was delectable.”
Non-vegetarian thali Net +1

“I tried both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali, and they were both delicious—packed with flavor and generous portions. It’s a place that really fills you up!”
Paani poori Net +1

“If you ever want to have paani poori in Dubai that too in unlimited quantities. Patiala House has got your back. Taste is just awesome. Its a must try for all the paani poori lovers”
Pain puris Net +1

“Lovely spot to enjoy tasty pain puris at affordable price.”
Paneer makhani Net +1

“Paneer Makhani and Butterchicken with Laccha and Pudina Paratha is a good combination. Very nice and very tasty gravy.”
Pani puri’s Net +1

“Yummy food, had unlimited pani puri’s at the start and they were too good. Will keep coming here for it again.”
Punjabi food Net +1

“Authentic Punjabi Food was really good & Delicious. Unlimited Thali + chaas is what we bought. - Suggestions for thali : availability of puri as an option for chapthi could be great. Cost is fair considering the taste.”
Ragada patties Net +1

“- Ragada Patties - Dahi Batata Puri Which by the way also tasted really authentic .”
Soya chaap Net +1

“Amazing food. Always comforting and consistent. Recommended dishes to order: - Soya Chaap - Butter Chicken - Keema Pav Probably the best you will have in Dubai”
Thail Net +1

“Their Thail is amazing and tasty, especially the non veg one.”
Unlimited panipuri Net +1

“My friend and I went there for their Unlimited Panipuri because we are such big fans of this Indian street food. For 25 AED, 2 people will have unlimited Panipuri. We finished 2 and 1/2 servings. We wished we could have had more but our stomachs were already pleading for mercy. Their Panipuri is not the the best in Dubai but for its price, it’s totally worth it.”
Unlimited thali Net +1

“Authentic Punjabi Food was really good & Delicious. Unlimited Thali + chaas is what we bought. - Suggestions for thali : availability of puri as an option for chapthi could be great. Cost is fair considering the taste.”
Veg seekh kebab Net +1

“1) Patiala Veg platter which had malai paneer tikka, hara bhara kebab, veg seekh kebab and mushroom tikka. It was the star dish of the day.”
Vegetarian thali Net +1

“I tried both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali, and they were both delicious—packed with flavor and generous portions. It’s a place that really fills you up!”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Gajar ka halwa Net −1

“Gajar ka halwa was just okay types and lacks the wow factor to it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request refills. If you choose the limited pani puri basket, ask for more when it is finished; refills may not arrive automatically.

Avoid peak hours. Plan outside peak periods if possible, as the small dining room can be uncomfortable when busy.

Plan the visit

Practical details

18 A St - 39 Al Shraifi 2

Al Karama, Dubai

0 504 583 004

Mon	8:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Tue	8:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Wed	8:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Thu	8:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Fri	8:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Sat	8:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Sun	8:30 AM – 11:45 PM

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Common Concerns

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Limited space

The dining room is small and can be difficult for larger groups, especially during busy periods.

Delivery inconsistency

One delivery order had bland mutton dishes, burned rotis, disappointing biryani and poor packaging.

Customer-reported prices

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

25aed

Unlimited panipuri

“Unlimited panipuri for 25aed is such a good deal”

Google review · April 2026

15 aed

Unlimited panipuri for 1 person

“25 aed for 2 person and 15 aed for 1 person”

Google review · October 2025

AED 15

Unlimited breakfast

“- Unlimited breakfast for AED 15/- from 08:00am - 10:30am everyday”

Google review · April 2021

AED 20/-

Unlimited thali + Chaas

“- Unlimited thali + Chaas for AED 20/- which is a limited time offer”

Google review · April 2021

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The Bottom Line

Patiala House is a casual Punjabi restaurant in Al Karama, known most clearly for its unlimited pani puri. Customers also order butter chicken, vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis, dal makhani and Punjabi kofta for a more substantial meal. The overall appeal is straightforward: familiar North Indian food, generous portions and pricing that several reviewers consider good value.

The pani puri gets especially vivid praise from customers who say it brought back the flavour of Indian street eateries. The restaurant’s atmosphere leans into a dhaba theme, with rustic seating, Punjabi imagery and a neon-lit chaat counter. Service is usually described as friendly and attentive, and one family specifically appreciated the staff’s patience with their energetic toddler.

Space is the main practical drawback. The dining room is small, and reviews suggest avoiding peak periods if you want a more comfortable table or are bringing a larger group. If you order the limited pani puri basket, ask for additional refills once it is finished.

Parking around Karama can be awkward, although one reviewer found the restaurant walkable from public parking. Food quality appears stronger for dine-in than for at least one reported delivery order, which arrived with bland mutton, burned rotis, disappointing biryani and weak packaging. Also note that the pani puri does not come with ragda.