Pind Da Dhaba Restaurant

Name: Pind Da Dhaba Restaurant
Address: Opposite to Dubai Frame - Sheikh Rashid Rd, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143885333

Al Karama

Indian restaurant Closed 04 388 5333

Pind Da Dhaba is a Punjabi dhaba-style Indian restaurant in Al Karama, known for North Indian comfort food and village-inspired décor. Reviews particularly point to dishes such as smoked dal makhni and sarso ka saag, as well as catering for private events.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

1,490 ratings

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Punjabi Flavours

The smoked dal makhni, sarso ka saag and makki ki roti are repeatedly singled out for their traditional Punjabi character.

Dhaba Décor

Charpais, rickshaws, hand pumps, bangles and folk instruments create a distinctly Punjabi village-style setting.

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What to Eat at Pind Da Dhaba Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Pind Da Dhaba 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

Sarso ka saag Net +5

“However makki d roti n sarsou Ka saag is worth the try even though it's seasonal.”
Garlic naan Net +4

“Garlic Naan - superb taste”
Makki ki roti Net +4

“Sarso Da Saag te makki di roti.... aye haye haye haye hayeeeeee.... v ordered a REPEAT of Tangdi Kabab and Sarso da saag...”
Pav bhaji Net +3

“♤ Pav bhaji : One of my all time favourite. The bhaji was thick with perfect blend of spices topped with generous amount of butter, chopped onions and lemon.”

Honorable mentions (62)

Amritsari kulcha Net +2

“The Amritsari Kulcha and Punjabi Kofta Curry are a must try.”
Dahi ke kababs Net +2

“+ We tried vegetarian food: Dahi de kebab starter, Deewani haandi (mix veg. in Palak), Khumbh do sabzi (Kadhai Mushroom), Masala Chaas (buttermilk with spices). You must try the mentioned with Naan or Butter Roti. The food was totally scrumptious so give it a try.”
Dal makhni Net +2

“The dal makhni is smoked and cooked to perfection.”
Gajar ka halwa Net +2

“Gajar ka halwa was just perfect !!!!”
Laccha parantha Net +2

“We ordered PUDINA & LACCHA parantha and I must tell you the parathas were super crunchy and melted in our mouth so well.”
Masala maggi Net +2

“I did want to try other dishes as well, ordered the Masala Maggi, it was good and then I went to try their Stuffed Paratha with aloo, this was amazing.”
Paneer tikka Net +2

“We indulged in their wide range of starters , main course and dessert, basically the vegetarian ones …We tried their tandoori paneer, dahi ke kababs, lahsooni palak, saarso ka saagh, paneer tikka- all were good.”
Aloo gobi Net +1

“We ordered makki ki roti n sarson ka saag, baingan bharthe, aloo gobi, tandoori roti n lassi. The quality and quantity is good and saag n bhartha were outstanding👌”
Baingan bharthe Net +1

“We ordered makki ki roti n sarson ka saag, baingan bharthe, aloo gobi, tandoori roti n lassi. The quality and quantity is good and saag n bhartha were outstanding👌”
Biryani Net +1

“The food is full of flavor and freshly cooked — dishes like butter chicken, dal makhni, paneer tikka, and biryani are all must-tries.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“The food is full of flavor and freshly cooked — dishes like butter chicken, dal makhni, paneer tikka, and biryani are all must-tries.”
Chicken chilly Net +1

“I highly recommend their Sarso ka saag , and Chicken chilly.”
Chicken hungama Net +1

“Food was too good - we tried CHICKEN HUNGAMA - nice cooked boneless chicken marinated with spl herbs and grilled- for starters and Punjabi kukkad - it was semi gravy with minced chicken and boneless chicken in main course - portion for both recepies were enough for two persons.”
Chicken kebab platter Net +1

“Loved the masala chaach, chicken kebab platter and amritsari kulcha.”
Chicken malli tikka Net +1

“Chicken malli tikka - very yummy and tasty”
Chicken seekh kababs Net +1

“When I have to talk about the food, it was mesmerizing!!!!!! Chicken/mutton seekh Kababs are must try as they tend to melt in you mouth!!!!!”
Chicken tangdi kabab Net +1

“Chicken Tangdi Kabab : 5/5 . 1 portion had 5 pcs (small ones but scrumptious as it ever can be)”
Chilli milli chicken Net +1

“Interior of the restaurant is nicely made like Dhaba also give village touch, sir starters I refer chilli Milli chicken.”
Chole bature Net +1

“Coming to the food we went here for Breakfast & ordered Gobi Paratha with Tea, Chole Bature & Masala Maggi..if you would Punjabis always have hearty breakfast so this was wat our Food was about..Good portions & rich taste..”
Chole stuffed kulcha Net +1

“Starters, Chole stuffed kulcha, Garlic naan, rajma masala, kofta,gulab jamoon everything was delicious.”
Dahi bhalle Net +1

“We tried their ‘Golgappe’- paani puri & dahi bhalle- those were amazing in taste - exactly the way we get in Delhi.”
Dahi ke sholay Net +1

“The dahi ke sholay, is a scrumptious blend of freshly prepared dahi with vegetables rolled into a soft soaked bread and then fried. The absolute mix of crunch and softness!”
Dahi puri Net +1

“Tried Pani Puri @banarasi chat n kulfi which is down stairs to the pind da dhaba.tried dahi puri.which were good..”
Deewani haandi Net +1

“+ We tried vegetarian food: Dahi de kebab starter, Deewani haandi (mix veg. in Palak), Khumbh do sabzi (Kadhai Mushroom), Masala Chaas (buttermilk with spices). You must try the mentioned with Naan or Butter Roti. The food was totally scrumptious so give it a try.”
Dhaba meat Net +1

“Order Dhaba Meat And Some Rice / Naan From Them Today Food Quality And Packaging Was Exceptional Really Happy Eating This Type Of Food”
Gobi paratha Net +1

“Coming to the food we went here for Breakfast & ordered Gobi Paratha with Tea, Chole Bature & Masala Maggi..if you would Punjabis always have hearty breakfast so this was wat our Food was about..Good portions & rich taste..”
Gulab jamoon Net +1

“Starters, Chole stuffed kulcha, Garlic naan, rajma masala, kofta,gulab jamoon everything was delicious.”
Jaljeera Net +1

“Lassi, shikanj, jaljeera drinks are amazing.”
Keema matar Net +1

“3. Kheema matar - 4* non spicy kheema matar. Tastes good.”
Khumbh do sabzi Net +1

“+ We tried vegetarian food: Dahi de kebab starter, Deewani haandi (mix veg. in Palak), Khumbh do sabzi (Kadhai Mushroom), Masala Chaas (buttermilk with spices). You must try the mentioned with Naan or Butter Roti. The food was totally scrumptious so give it a try.”
Lahsooni palak Net +1

“We indulged in their wide range of starters , main course and dessert, basically the vegetarian ones …We tried their tandoori paneer, dahi ke kababs, lahsooni palak, saarso ka saagh, paneer tikka- all were good.”
Lamb chap Net +1

“Lamb Chap: 4/5”
Malai kulfi Net +1

“Their garlic naan, roomali roti, makai ki roti, malai kulfi and lassi - all were outstanding as well.”
Masala chaach Net +1

“Loved the masala chaach, chicken kebab platter and amritsari kulcha.”
Masala chaas Net +1

“+ We tried vegetarian food: Dahi de kebab starter, Deewani haandi (mix veg. in Palak), Khumbh do sabzi (Kadhai Mushroom), Masala Chaas (buttermilk with spices). You must try the mentioned with Naan or Butter Roti. The food was totally scrumptious so give it a try.”
Mashroom fry Net +1

“Palak paneer was good.on starters tried mashroom fry, and veg. Kebab.which was good..Dal makhni was fair. Roti was good.”
Mutton gravy Net +1

“Mutton gravy - Good spicey and tasty curry”
Mutton seekh kababs Net +1

“When I have to talk about the food, it was mesmerizing!!!!!! Chicken/mutton seekh Kababs are must try as they tend to melt in you mouth!!!!!”
Paani puri Net +1

“We tried their ‘Golgappe’- paani puri & dahi bhalle- those were amazing in taste - exactly the way we get in Delhi.”
Palak paneer Net +1

“Palak paneer was good.on starters tried mashroom fry, and veg. Kebab.which was good..Dal makhni was fair. Roti was good.”
Paneer butter masala Net +1

“Our absolute favorite dishes here are the Paneer Butter Masala and Garlic Naan. The paneer is incredibly soft, and the gravy is rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced—comforting in every bite.”
Paneer parata with yogurt and pickle Net +1

“Next up is my favorite masala maggi , Paneer parata with yogurt and pickle work magic together.”
Pudina parantha Net +1

“We ordered PUDINA & LACCHA parantha and I must tell you the parathas were super crunchy and melted in our mouth so well.”
Punjabi kofta curry Net +1

“The Amritsari Kulcha and Punjabi Kofta Curry are a must try.”
Punjabi samosa Net +1

“Not to mention their very famous Punjabi samosa ,they were crispy from outside , with generous filling of potato & peas and best enjoyed when hot & along with a cup of masala chai – a must-try for all samosa lovers!”
Puri bhaji Net +1

“Then we had the Puri Bhaji, It was really good for breaking our fast, lol. Not very oily and the Bhaji was perfect, kinda homemade.”
Rajma masala Net +1

“Starters, Chole stuffed kulcha, Garlic naan, rajma masala, kofta,gulab jamoon everything was delicious.”
Roomali roti Net +1

“Their garlic naan, roomali roti, makai ki roti, malai kulfi and lassi - all were outstanding as well.”
Samosas Net +1

“♤ Samosas : These crisp outside with delicious filling inside samosas are great treat to have with tea.”
Shikanj Net +1

“Lassi, shikanj, jaljeera drinks are amazing.”
Stuffed paratha with aloo Net +1

“I did want to try other dishes as well, ordered the Masala Maggi, it was good and then I went to try their Stuffed Paratha with aloo, this was amazing. I had it with curd, yum.”
Stuffed tawa paratha Net +1

“♤ Stuffed tawa paratha : Fresh and healthy paratha sruffed with crushed paneer and herbs. It was served with curds.”
Tandoor chicken Net +1

“Tandoor chicken - chicken was very nice crispy and tasty”
Tandoori chicken Net +1

“2. Tandoori chicken - 4* very juicy, tender and tasty chicken with spicy onion salad.”
Tandoori paneer Net +1

“We indulged in their wide range of starters , main course and dessert, basically the vegetarian ones …We tried their tandoori paneer, dahi ke kababs, lahsooni palak, saarso ka saagh, paneer tikka- all were good.”
Tandoori roti Net +1

“We ordered makki ki roti n sarson ka saag, baingan bharthe, aloo gobi, tandoori roti n lassi. The quality and quantity is good and saag n bhartha were outstanding👌”
Veg biryani Net +1

“Veg Biryani tastes Okay.”
Veg. kebab Net +1

“Palak paneer was good.on starters tried mashroom fry, and veg. Kebab.which was good..Dal makhni was fair. Roti was good.”
Vegetable bhindi curry Net +1

“Even I liked the vegetable bhindi curry.”
Punjabi kukkad Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Food was too good - we tried CHICKEN HUNGAMA - nice cooked boneless chicken marinated with spl herbs and grilled- for starters and Punjabi kukkad - it was semi gravy with minced chicken and boneless chicken in main course - portion for both recepies were enough for two persons.”
Chicken chilly milly Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Tried Chicken chilly Milly and Murg Tariwalala... Good to try for once... taste was ok... Not prefered comparing other similar restaurant in town”
Murg tariwalala Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Tried Chicken chilly Milly and Murg Tariwalala... Good to try for once... taste was ok... Not prefered comparing other similar restaurant in town”

Drinks 2

Lassi Net +4

“The food was perfect, really enjoyed the starters, mains and the Lassi.”
Mango lassi Net +3

“We started off with Mango lassi ,it was thick creamy & luscious 🥭.”

Honorable mentions (4)

Gaadhi lassi Net +1

“So Gaadhi Lassi in kullad style glass is MANDATORY YESSSS 5/5.”
Masala chai Net +1

“Not to mention their very famous Punjabi samosa ,they were crispy from outside , with generous filling of potato & peas and best enjoyed when hot & along with a cup of masala chai – a must-try for all samosa lovers!”
Masala tea Net +1

“♤ Masala tea: Ended our breakfast with a cup cup.of masala tea. It was aromatic with fragrant spices.”
Sweet lassi Net +1

“6. Sweet lassi - 5* good texture and not too sweet. I can go again for lassi alone”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 6

Chicken biryani Net −1

“chicken biryani was not upto the mark.”
Chicken clear soup Net −1

“1. Chicken clear soup- 1* - it tasted like knor soup. Big noo for their soup.”
Kulfi falooda Net −1

“Kulfi falooda was not upto the mark and do not suggest.”
Masala chhach Net −1

“Masala chhach we didn't like much but rest all starters d main course d soup all was delecoious d average good quantity too.”
Mutton keema Net −1

“Very good and yummy food in Punjabi style. All foods were tasty other than mutton keema which is not up to the mark.”
Tomato shorba Net −1

“The tomato shorba was watery when we asked about it they made it better.”

Drinks 1

Saffron lassi Net −1

“Main course I ordered Panjabi Kukkad it was not to bad but they might have done it better and saffron lassi I was disappointed saffron tast was to strong and nothing special about lassi”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Visit Early. For dinner, try arriving around 7pm or outside peak periods; one crowded visit involved a 45-minute wait.

Check Parking. Paid parking is available opposite the restaurant, so check that option before searching through nearby Karama streets.

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Practical details

Opposite to Dubai Frame - Sheikh Rashid Rd

Al Karama, Dubai

04 388 5333

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

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Common Concerns

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Service Gaps

Service can be inconsistent: one recent visitor waited 10–15 minutes without greeting, water or an order being taken.

Salt Issues

A birthday-dinner review reported that a recommended chicken dish was overly salty even after replacement.

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The Bottom Line

Pind Da Dhaba is a Punjabi dhaba-style Indian restaurant in Al Karama, with a village-inspired interior and a menu centred on North Indian comfort food. The strongest reasons to consider it are hearty Punjabi dishes such as dal makhni, sarso ka saag with makki ki roti, chicken kebabs and paneer butter masala with garlic naan. Portions are often described as generous and prices as reasonable or pocket-friendly, although one older review found it slightly more expensive than nearby Karama food spots.

The setting is part of the experience. Reviews mention charpai seating, rickshaws, bangles, hand pumps, folk instruments and colourful décor; some tables also have a Dubai Frame view. Families use it for birthday dinners, while the catering service has handled house parties and events with tandoori, salad bars, chaat stations and live stations.

Parking is repeatedly described as available nearby, including paid parking opposite the restaurant. Food and service are not completely consistent. Several diners report quick, friendly service, but others describe disorganisation, a 45-minute wait when crowded, or no greeting after 10–15 minutes.

One recent birthday review reported two overly salty chicken dishes and an argumentative response. Arrive outside busy periods, and ask for milder preparation if needed.