Salt and Chillis Restaurant

Name: Salt and Chillis Restaurant
Address: Retail shop 2 Parc Cite Jummeira Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971528222519

Jumeirah Village Circle

Restaurant Closed 0 528 222 519

Salt and Chillis Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle serving desi comfort food with a street-food feel. Reviews point especially to the Beef Nalli Karahi and generously filled Boom Boom Roll, while its catering service handles live BBQ setups for home and group events.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

1,975 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Karahi Standouts

Mutton Shinwari Karahi and Beef Nalli Karahi are repeatedly praised for rich, slow-cooked flavour.

Big Portions

Portions are generous, including a Boom Boom wrap one reviewer called one of Dubai’s biggest.

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What to Eat at Salt and Chillis Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Salt and Chillis 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 5

Beef nalli karahi Net +5

“Upon asking their recommendations the guy told me to try Beef Nalli Karahi and Boom Boom roll. I am regretting why I didnt visit them before and ignored them. I have never tasted a authentic bwef dish in dubai ever before. Their food is more than amazing.”
Boom boom roll Net +3

“And then there was the Boom Boom Roll- star of the show! I had been craving this roll for a long time.. generously sized, unapologetically indulgent, packed tight with flavour and perfect for sharing (or not) served with the perfect sauce & imli ki chutney! I’ll be going back for sure 100/10”
Chicken briyani Net +3

“Hands-down this is the Best Chicken Biryani of Dubai. Uncontested! But please note, this is the best Chicken Biryani out of all other Chicken Biryanis in Dubai, not counting mutton. So if you are looking for the most authentic Chicken Biryani in town. Nothing beats this. The chicken and potato literally melts in your mouth when mixed with rice.”
Chicken karahi Net +3

“The food was very tasty. I come here regularly, one of the best pakistani restaurants i have been to. Do try their beef Nihari and chicken karahi.”
Nihari Net +3

“I drove all the way from Abu Dhabi because I heard this place has the best Nihari. I’m glad I did. Nihari tasted just like the same you get in Karachi. Spicy with a lot of oil.”

Honorable mentions (57)

Beef nihari Net +2

“I had the kebab chutney roll, the beef Nihari with naan, and a kulfi on a stick for dessert. All the food was great and very authentic. The Nihari is one of the best I’ve tried anywhere in Dubai.”
Butter chicken Net +2

“Everything was absolutely incredible. The butter chicken was rich and flavorful, the chicken roll and charcoal chicken were absolutely out of class, and the mutton biryani was awesome. It’s safe to say I’m in love with their food.”
Chicken makhni handi Net +2

“They’re budget-friendly and well portioned and my favourites are mutton shinwari, chicken makhni handi, chicken reshmi handi and the naan.”
Halwa puri Net +2

“Food is exceptional & they even serve Halwa Puri on weekends!”
Mutton karahi Net +2

“Yesterday i was craving an authentic Pakistani style Mutton karahi so I went to Salt&Chillis. Their Pakistani style Karahi is rich, aromatic, and cooked to perfection, while the Paratha Rolls are packed with juicy, flavorful fillings that hit just the right spot.”
Qeema Net +2

“While the Qeema was acceptable, the Beef Nalli Karahi was strictly average.”
Kheer Net +1

“The food was incredible. Our favorite was the mutton Peshawari and the kheer. A special shout out to Kashif for his brilliant service. Had a great time, it’s a must-try.”
Special chicken karahi Net +1

“- Salt n Chilli's full BBQ Platter (good for a family of 4-5, served with rice) - Cheese naan - Special Chicken Karahi - Mutton Biryani (soft and tender mutton) - Drink- Pakola”
Afghani boti kebab skewers Net +1

“I Personally loved their Afghani boti Kebab skewers and would definitely see myself going again just for that. Its the most authentic Afghani boti Kebab I found in Dubai so far.”
Barbecue mix platter Net +1

“Their Beef Nalli Karahi, Salt and Chillis Special Chicken Karahi, Barbecue Mix Platter, and Boom Boom Roll all sound absolutely delicious! The fact that the taste was amazing and finger-licking good definitely makes it a 5-star-worthy review.”
Bbq platter Net +1

“Especially the BBQ platter, I enjoyed every bite of it. It was absolutely delicious and had the most incredible flavors.”
Beef bihari kabab Net +1

“The ordered dishes were fantastic and all were cooked to perfection. We ordered Lahori Chargha, Beef boti kadhai, Beef bihari kabab, chicken reshmi kabab, and mutka rabri. Everything was great.”
Beef bihari special Net +1

“The first item on their menu is beef Bihari special and it is really special. High quality beef very carefully cooked making it melt in mouth Bihari.”
Beef boti kadhai Net +1

“The ordered dishes were fantastic and all were cooked to perfection. We ordered Lahori Chargha, Beef boti kadhai, Beef bihari kabab, chicken reshmi kabab, and mutka rabri. Everything was great.”
Beef boti karahi Net +1

“🤩 Their mutton shenwari karahi and beef boti karahi are uniquely delicious, and we lost count of the naan we devoured!”
Beryanis Net +1

“The Karahis are average, the Beryanis are good especially if you ask them to be generous with the masala, and the grills are great.”
Boom boom beef bihari roll Net +1

“We tried their Biryani, Boom boom beef Bihari roll, Chicken Bihari and Kheer, everything was delicious, specially Biryani ❤️ was super.”
Boom boom rolls Net +1

“The Boom Boom Rolls brought pure energy to the table. The Chicken Roll in particular? Next-level. Juicy, fiery, and wrapped like a present you can’t wait to unwrap. The name doesn’t lie; it really does go boom!”
Brain masala Net +1

“Their beef nalli karahi was indulgent in the best way silky marrow melting into a robust gravy, ideal for scooping up with fresh naan. Chefs kiss! Equally memorable was the brain masala, delicately spiced handled with restraint and respect for tradition. 9/10”
Chana dal Net +1

“We ordered half mutton Karachi and chana dal which was as per our taste.”
Charcoal chicken Net +1

“Everything was absolutely incredible. The butter chicken was rich and flavorful, the chicken roll and charcoal chicken were absolutely out of class, and the mutton biryani was awesome. It’s safe to say I’m in love with their food.”
Cheese naan Net +1

“- Salt n Chilli's full BBQ Platter (good for a family of 4-5, served with rice) - Cheese naan - Special Chicken Karahi - Mutton Biryani (soft and tender mutton) - Drink- Pakola”
Chicken bihari Net +1

“We tried their Biryani, Boom boom beef Bihari roll, Chicken Bihari and Kheer, everything was delicious, specially Biryani ❤️ was super.”
Chicken boom boom wrap Net +1

“The food is amazing we had the beef nalli karahi, chicken makhni handi, chicken boom boom wrap. The wrap is one of the biggest i. Dubai. Then we had the chicken Briyani and for desert we had Fresh Rabri. The manager Azeem and Khashif from the service team including the rest of the staff were very accommodating and served with excellence. We had a good experience and highly recommend the place and the food.”
Chicken bucket biryani Net +1

“their staff very friendly and welcoming, service time also quick and food is very delicious if you want pakistani karachi taste specially (chicken bucket biryani, bbq, chicken karahi) would be recommended, they do have kheer but made in packet powder, rubri and kulfi also available.”
Chicken chargha Net +1

“The chicken chargha arrived bronzed and aromatic, its skin crisp while the meat beneath remained tender and deeply spiced. Each bite carried that unmistakable Lahori soul—bold yet balanced. 9/10”
Chicken cheese handi Net +1

“Then came the Chicken Cheese Handi, which deserves its own applause. A velvety, rich curry crowned with a slice of melted cheddar; an unexpected touch that somehow worked perfectly. It softened the spice, added creamy indulgence, and made every spoonful feel luxurious.”
Chicken reshmi handi Net +1

“They’re budget-friendly and well portioned and my favourites are mutton shinwari, chicken makhni handi, chicken reshmi handi and the naan.”
Chicken reshmi kabab Net +1

“The ordered dishes were fantastic and all were cooked to perfection. We ordered Lahori Chargha, Beef boti kadhai, Beef bihari kabab, chicken reshmi kabab, and mutka rabri. Everything was great.”
Dal channa Net +1

“Their naans are to die for and dal channa was like home cooked.”
Dal mash Net +1

“They recently introduced non veg thali. I think only pakistani restaurant in Dubai Serving thali, which is full of flavour, chicken karahi, dal mash, and qeema, and it's cheap”
Double masala biryani Net +1

“You can also ask for DOUBLE MASALA Biryani if Extra Spicy is your thing.”
Fresh rabri Net +1

“The food is amazing we had the beef nalli karahi, chicken makhni handi, chicken boom boom wrap. The wrap is one of the biggest i. Dubai. Then we had the chicken Briyani and for desert we had Fresh Rabri. The manager Azeem and Khashif from the service team including the rest of the staff were very accommodating and served with excellence. We had a good experience and highly recommend the place and the food.”
Garlic naan Net +1

“The Mutton Shinwari was slow-cooked to soul-soothing perfection: tender goat infused with deep, earthy spices that wrapped you in nostalgia and warmth. Paired with the buttery Garlic Naan and soft, flaky Roghni Naan, it was the kind of dish that leaves silence at the table — because everyone’s too busy enjoying it.”
Grilled fish Net +1

“In particular the mutton chops, grilled fish and kebabs were huge hits but the entire menu was great.”
Half mutton karachi Net +1

“We ordered half mutton Karachi and chana dal which was as per our taste.”
Halwa Net +1

“Fresh, fluffy, (they are not giving all the puris together, one by one as fresh fry) golden puris are served with a sweet and fragrant halwa, along with a side of spicy chickpeas.”
Kebab chutney roll Net +1

“I had the kebab chutney roll, the beef Nihari with naan, and a kulfi on a stick for dessert. All the food was great and very authentic.”
Koyla chicken karaih Net +1

“This isn't some fancy restaurant but the food is impeccable the mutton pilau was great but the koyla chicken karaih was outstanding”
Kulfi on a stick Net +1

“I had the kebab chutney roll, the beef Nihari with naan, and a kulfi on a stick for dessert. All the food was great and very authentic.”
Mutka rabri Net +1

“The ordered dishes were fantastic and all were cooked to perfection. We ordered Lahori Chargha, Beef boti kadhai, Beef bihari kabab, chicken reshmi kabab, and mutka rabri. Everything was great.”
Mutton chops Net +1

“In particular the mutton chops, grilled fish and kebabs were huge hits but the entire menu was great.”
Mutton highway karahi Net +1

“Mutton highway karahi is also good.”
Mutton peshawari Net +1

“The food was incredible. Our favorite was the mutton Peshawari and the kheer. A special shout out to Kashif for his brilliant service. Had a great time, it’s a must-try.”
Mutton pilau Net +1

“This isn't some fancy restaurant but the food is impeccable the mutton pilau was great but the koyla chicken karaih was outstanding”
Mutton shenwari karahi Net +1

“🤩 Their mutton shenwari karahi and beef boti karahi are uniquely delicious, and we lost count of the naan we devoured!”
Mutton shinwari karahi Net +1

“The mutton shinwari karahi was a standout: slow-cooked, rich without being greasy, allowing the natural flavour of the meat to shine. The tomatoes were cooked down just right, with green chillies lending heat instead of overpowering the dish. Definitely a 10/10”
Naan and breads Net +1

“The best Pakistani food in Dubai! Their naan and breads are exceptional, and the Karhai is perfectly cooked with rich flavors.”
Naans Net +1

“Their naans are to die for and dal channa was like home cooked.”
Non veg thali Net +1

“They recently introduced non veg thali. I think only pakistani restaurant in Dubai Serving thali, which is full of flavour, chicken karahi, dal mash, and qeema, and it's cheap”
Pakola Net +1

“- Salt n Chilli's full BBQ Platter (good for a family of 4-5, served with rice) - Cheese naan - Special Chicken Karahi - Mutton Biryani (soft and tender mutton) - Drink- Pakola”
Puris Net +1

“Fresh, fluffy, (they are not giving all the puris together, one by one as fresh fry) golden puris are served with a sweet and fragrant halwa, along with a side of spicy chickpeas.”
Rabri Net +1

“What you should NEVER forget to order is the Rabri. They have it flown from Pakistan and it seriously competes for the best dessert you could have in Dubai!”
Roghni naan Net +1

“The Mutton Shinwari was slow-cooked to soul-soothing perfection: tender goat infused with deep, earthy spices that wrapped you in nostalgia and warmth. Paired with the buttery Garlic Naan and soft, flaky Roghni Naan, it was the kind of dish that leaves silence at the table — because everyone’s too busy enjoying it.”
Salt n chilli's full bbq platter Net +1

“- Salt n Chilli's full BBQ Platter (good for a family of 4-5, served with rice) - Cheese naan - Special Chicken Karahi - Mutton Biryani (soft and tender mutton) - Drink- Pakola”
The grand bbq platter Net +1

“The Grand BBQ Platter was so delicious and quantity is also good.”
Mix grill Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had mix grill, all of the grill was giving more of Bihari Boti taste, as i think chops and chicken tikka was marinated over time maybe and kebab mince was too grind so that also given us taste almost like Bihari Boti, they should take of this. Will make quite a difference in their mix grill.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 2

Chops Net −1

“The "Salt and Chilli" BBQ platter was a disaster, and most of the grilled meat—especially the chops—arrived undercooked.”
Salt and chilli bbq platter Net −1

“The "Salt and Chilli" BBQ platter was a disaster, and most of the grilled meat—especially the chops—arrived undercooked.”

Drinks 1

Lassi Net −1

“It was a good experience. Nehari was too tasty and Naan also. Lassi wasn’t good enough. Ambience was also captivating.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Reserve Ahead. Reserve in advance for a large family meal; the dining room is small and tables fill quickly.

Try Double Masala. If you like extra heat, ask for double-masala biryani rather than assuming the standard version will be fiery enough.

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Practical details

Retail shop 2 Parc Cite Jummeira Village Circle

Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

0 528 222 519

Mon	12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Sat	9:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	9:30 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Limited Seating

The restaurant is cramped, with reviews warning that larger family groups should not arrive without planning.

Parking Difficulty

Parking can be difficult around the residential JVC location, despite other reviews reporting nearby or free parking.

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The Bottom Line

Salt and Chillis is a Pakistani restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle with a street-food-style menu and a clear focus on bold desi flavours. The dishes that come up most usefully in reviews are Beef Nalli Karahi, Mutton Shinwari Karahi, chicken biryani and the generously sized Boom Boom Roll. Beef Nihari with naan is another dependable-sounding order, while Rabri gets unusually strong dessert praise.

The small dining room suits a casual meal for roughly four or five people better than a large gathering. Several reviews mention limited indoor and outdoor seating, so reserve ahead for a family group or arrive early. Spice levels can run hot, although one reviewer found the food balanced rather than overwhelming; double-masala biryani is available for those who want more heat.

Parking is not entirely predictable. Some diners found free or ample parking nearby, but others struggled in the residential streets around JVC. The restaurant also caters at homes, offices and outdoor events, with reviews describing punctual setup, live BBQ cooking and cleanup afterwards.

For Mushrif Park catering, Dubai Municipality permission is required. One sharply negative visit reported cramped conditions, insects and undercooked chops, so the overall experience may vary.