PESHAWAR ZALMI RESTAURANT

Name: PESHAWAR ZALMI RESTAURANT
Address: Warsan First - Persia - Dubai, International City, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971505252610

International City

Pakistani restaurant Open now 0 505 252 610

Peshawar Zalmi Restaurant is a casual Pakistani restaurant in International City, known in reviews for hearty dishes such as tawa qeema and mutton karahi. It also serves desi breakfast, including halwa puri and fresh milk tea, with delivery available.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

1,255 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Tawa Specialties

Tawa qeema and tawa mutton are repeatedly singled out, including soft mutton pieces with onions and green chilli.

Desi Breakfast

Breakfast gets strong praise for its pure desi taste, especially paratha, chana and halwa puri.

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What to Eat at PESHAWAR ZALMI RESTAURANT

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of PESHAWAR ZALMI RESTAURANT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Chana daal Net +2

“It's not a very luxurious place but their food is fresh and yummy. You will definitely like it i think you will love it. Must try their chana daal. Amazing.”
Chicken seekh kabab Net +2

“Love their juicy and tasty chicken seekh kabab.. Must try them.”
Mutton tawa Net +2

“A good Pakistani restaurant located in international city. The good thing is they are open 24 hour. Tried their tawa mutton and it was amazing in taste. Must try place.”
Tawa qeema Net +2

“- tawa qeema : oh my god it was heavenly !! Must try”

Honorable mentions (24)

Biryani Net +1

“The food itself is the highlight, with well-prepared dishes like kebabs, biryani, and karahi that have rich, authentic flavors.”
Butter naan Net +1

“Loved their Keema Peeaz!! Perfect blend of namak and kalli mirch.( salt and pepper) the only two Ingredients..at least that's what it felt like, paired with butter naan !!!! Pure bliss. A must try !!”
Chicken biryani Net +1

“The chicken biryani and grilled dishes are especially worth trying, and the falooda is a nice touch to end the meal.”
Chicken karachi Net +1

“Food quality is really exceptional, specially chicken karachi, Mutton karachi, salona served on tawa were mouth watering tasty.”
Chicken white handi Net +1

“Its a great place for the food. We have tried variety of option i.e Chicken White handi, mutton tawa, chicken yakhni pulao and chicken seekh kebab. Everything was spot on and scrumptious.”
Chicken yakhni pulao Net +1

“Its a great place for the food. We have tried variety of option i.e Chicken White handi, mutton tawa, chicken yakhni pulao and chicken seekh kebab. Everything was spot on and scrumptious.”
Dahe bale Net +1

“For refreshment chaat and dahe bale realy reminded the local taste.”
Double omlet Net +1

“Taste good . My Fev was parata and double omlet 😋👌 And onion aalu parata”
Falooda Net +1

“The chicken biryani and grilled dishes are especially worth trying, and the falooda is a nice touch to end the meal.”
Halwa puri Net +1

“I was cravinggggg for Halwa Puri and recently I have moved to international city. I found this restaurant in Google search and ordered the halwa puri and fresh tea. Delivery was on time... and Daym the Halwa puri is delicious beyond my expectations and the fresh milk tea 10/10. Honestly I hardly review food but this restaurant deserves it. Overall Am a Satisfied customer”
Karela gosht Net +1

“Late night cravings and Peshawar zalmi really capped with authentic Peshawari touch... From Karela gosht to mutton kebab were sumptuous”
Mutton kabab karahi Net +1

“Tried the Mutton kabab Karahi and it was mouth watering. I have my own concerns on the quantity of gravy along with it which was very less but if that's go for the taste I can't say much.”
Mutton karachi Net +1

“Food quality is really exceptional, specially chicken karachi, Mutton karachi, salona served on tawa were mouth watering tasty.”
Mutton kebab Net +1

“Late night cravings and Peshawar zalmi really capped with authentic Peshawari touch... From Karela gosht to mutton kebab were sumptuous”
Mutton peshawari Net +1

“- mutton peshawari (its nit in the menu) but theyll make upon request, the mutton jst melts in upur mouth , rich & creamy just the balanced spice not overpowering any flavour!!”
Mutton seekh kebabs Net +1

“- mutton seekh kebabs : top notch , moist /flavourful and no stink at all”
Onion aalu parata Net +1

“Taste good . My Fev was parata and double omlet 😋👌 And onion aalu parata”
Qeema tawa Net +1

“We order qeema tawa which was actually small pieces of mutton. It’s a must try dish really to die for soft mutton pieces with onions and green chilli.”
Salona served on tawa Net +1

“Food quality is really exceptional, specially chicken karachi, Mutton karachi, salona served on tawa were mouth watering tasty.”
Taea daal Net +1

“Best place in town with delicious Pakistani taste.. I tried tawa qeema (specialty) & taea daal ❤”
Tawa mutton with onions Net +1

“Food is delicious & mouthwatering, especially their Signature dish "Tawa Mutton with onions" is superb and a Must Try!”
Tawa saag Net +1

“Very Good Restaurant for Pakistani Food. Tawa Saag is good dish”
Zalmi special mutton karahi Net +1

“Peshawar Zalmi Restaurant food was a nice and delicious. I love to eat zalmi special mutton karahi!”
Keema peeaz Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Loved their Keema Peeaz!! Perfect blend of namak and kalli mirch.( salt and pepper) the only two Ingredients..at least that's what it felt like, paired with butter naan !!!! Pure bliss. A must try !!”

Drinks 1

Fresh milk tea Net +1

“I was cravinggggg for Halwa Puri and recently I have moved to international city. I found this restaurant in Google search and ordered the halwa puri and fresh tea. Delivery was on time... and Daym the Halwa puri is delicious beyond my expectations and the fresh milk tea 10/10. Honestly I hardly review food but this restaurant deserves it. Overall Am a Satisfied customer”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Aloo ghost Net −1

“Some food is not good quality,very bad I try aloo ghost,”
Chicken karhai Net −1

“With 1200+ Reviews I went and found that there must be some correction needed,only 1 person is attending calls, taking & serving orders and payment collection, Chicken karhai seems Coolection of Bones, Salad was socalled, Food Quality was so poor”
Nihari Net −1

“Sunday brunch turned horrible.......ordered paaya , nihari ,chana....paaya was spoilt , stale and had gone rancid .....how bad to serve stale food to customer, playing with customers health .....nihari was made in salt..if only I could give negative 5 stars.”
Paaya Net −1

“Sunday brunch turned horrible.......ordered paaya , nihari ,chana....paaya was spoilt , stale and had gone rancid .....how bad to serve stale food to customer, playing with customers health .....nihari was made in salt..if only I could give negative 5 stars.”
Peshawar zalmi karahi Net −1

“Ordered : peshawar zalmi karahi... Received : tasteless boiled pieces of rubber in oil and chillies...”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request Special. Ask whether mutton Peshawari can be prepared on request; one reviewer says it is not on the menu.

Try Breakfast. For a morning visit, consider halwa puri with fresh milk tea, both praised in a delivery order.

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Practical details

Warsan First - Persia - Dubai

Warsan First - Persia, Dubai

0 505 252 610

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

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Common Concerns

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Service Delays

Service can be slow or inattentive; one delivery customer waited two hours for a driver response.

Quality Swings

Food quality is inconsistent, with reviews reporting poor qeema, bony chicken karhai and spoiled paaya.

Customer-reported prices

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

around AED 80 for two

Indian and Pakistani favorites

“The restaurant offers a familiar menu of Indian and Pakistani favorites at a moderate price point—around AED 80 for two—which feels reasonably priced given the quantity and fusion-style dishes on offer”

Google review · August 2025

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The Bottom Line

Peshawar Zalmi Restaurant is a no-frills Pakistani spot in International City where the food matters more than the room. The most useful starting points are tawa qeema, mutton tawa, chicken seekh kebab and desi breakfast. Reviews also highlight fresh milk tea, paratha with chana and halwa puri, making it a practical choice for either a substantial morning meal or a hearty casual dinner.

The strongest feedback centres on rich Pakistani flavours, generous portions and spice levels that one family found easier to manage than those at other neighbourhood restaurants. Tawa qeema has been described as soft mutton pieces with onions and green chilli, while another diner praised mutton Peshawari prepared on request. Delivery is available, and one halwa puri order arrived on time.

Expect a simple, sometimes cramped setting rather than a cosy family restaurant. Parking can be difficult, and peak-hour crowds may leave you waiting outside. Service reports range from experienced and attentive to slow or inattentive, including a two-hour driver-response delay.

Food quality is also uneven: alongside many enthusiastic reviews, customers have reported poor qeema, bony chicken karhai and spoiled paaya. Calling ahead to confirm availability and timing is sensible, especially for delivery or less routine dishes.