Shahi Mahal Restaurant

Name: Shahi Mahal Restaurant
Address: Al Faris Mall, Next to Dubai Bowling Center, Al Quoz, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143388332

Al Quoz

Restaurant Open now 04 338 8332

Shahi Mahal Restaurant is a casual Pakistani and North Indian spot in Al Quoz, known for hearty desi cooking rather than polished interiors. Breakfast favourites include halwa puri and aloo paratha, while the menu also draws praise for dishes such as chicken handi and haleem.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

1,637 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Halwa Puri

The large puri, flavourful channa and weekend breakfast make halwa puri a standout order.

Pakistani Taste

Customers describe the food as authentic, hearty and close to home-style Pakistani cooking.

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What to Eat at Shahi Mahal Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Shahi Mahal 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 3

Halwa puri Net +3

“Ordered there halwa puri and its truly delicious and tasty”
Jalebi Net +2

“I would recommend their chicken Achari Handi, Lebanese handi and Chicken Biryan. Don’t forget to have a bite of their delicious Jalebi in the dessert .”
Nihari Net +2

“Although the only dish take us their again and again is Nihari.”

Honorable mentions (32)

Chicken cheese kabab Net +1

“The special item was extremely yummy and good in taste.. “Chicken Cheese Kabab”. Suggesting this dish whoever visits here.”
Aalloo mutton Net +1

“Descent restaurant behind Bowling center in Al qouz, good food, good service but crowded with Taxi and delivery guys . Try their Aalloo Mutton with tandoori roti (recommended). Struggle for parking is real if you are visiting here ( Best of luck).”
Aaloo ghost Net +1

“I tried their special dish of the day, Aaloo ghost. Every thing was perfect in dish from quality and quantity of meat, balanced spices. Overall great experience.”
Afghani pilaf Net +1

“Although it’s mainly a Pakistani restaurant, they also serve Afghani dishes on certain days—and I was lucky enough to try their Afghani pilaf. It was absolutely delicious!”
Aloo paratha Net +1

“One of the best Pakistani restaurants for aloo paratha and chicken haleem”
Butter naan Net +1

“It's an economical Pakistani restaurant in Dubai. Their paya, nehari, butter naan, chana and samosas are very tasty.”
Chana Net +1

“It's an economical Pakistani restaurant in Dubai. Their paya, nehari, butter naan, chana and samosas are very tasty.”
Chana daal Net +1

“Really Really nice food. Cannot fault it. We ordered the chicken karahi, chana daal and keema. Probably one of the best places we ate at while in Dubai”
Channa Net +1

“The channa is delicious, well-cooked, and full of flavor.”
Chicken achari handi Net +1

“I would recommend their chicken Achari Handi, Lebanese handi and Chicken Biryan. Don’t forget to have a bite of their delicious Jalebi in the dessert .”
Chicken biryan Net +1

“I would recommend their chicken Achari Handi, Lebanese handi and Chicken Biryan. Don’t forget to have a bite of their delicious Jalebi in the dessert .”
Chicken cheese tikka Net +1

“We tried chicken cheese Tikka and chicken Tikka masala. Flavors were amazing and overall above our expectations.”
Chicken haleem Net +1

“One of the best Pakistani restaurants for aloo paratha and chicken haleem”
Chicken handi Net +1

“Not for family only bachelors but chicken handi is the best”
Chicken kadai Net +1

“The food was delicious! Rotti (bread)was fresh and hot out of the oven. I had the chicken kadai and it was top quality. The service is unbelievable, and you realize it's not because they have had training in service, it's because this hospitality is in their nature and love for the restaurant. The place is clean and simple. Wooden chairs and standard tables, nothing fancy. Definitely coming back here again.”
Chicken karahi Net +1

“Really Really nice food. Cannot fault it. We ordered the chicken karahi, chana daal and keema. Probably one of the best places we ate at while in Dubai”
Chicken saver pulao Net +1

“On Wednesday and Friday they serve Chicken saver pulao. That was very tasty”
Chicken tikka Net +1

“I had eat chicken tikka. Very yummy 😋😋 and fresh chicken.”
Chicken tikka masala Net +1

“We tried chicken cheese Tikka and chicken Tikka masala. Flavors were amazing and overall above our expectations.”
Garlic naan Net +1

“rest said food was amazing specially the garlic naan”
Keema Net +1

“Really Really nice food. Cannot fault it. We ordered the chicken karahi, chana daal and keema. Probably one of the best places we ate at while in Dubai”
Keema prantha Net +1

“It was first time I tried the food in Dubai .. a amazing and authentic food .. keema prantha was tasty ..”
Kheer Net +1

“I had breakfast at Shahimahal Restaurant in Al Quoz 1. I enjoyed puri, Lahori chana, and kheer as a sweet dish. To finish, I had a cup of tea. Everything was absolutely delicious! Highly recommended”
Lahori chana Net +1

“I had breakfast at Shahimahal Restaurant in Al Quoz 1. I enjoyed puri, Lahori chana, and kheer as a sweet dish. To finish, I had a cup of tea. Everything was absolutely delicious! Highly recommended”
Lebanese handi Net +1

“I would recommend their chicken Achari Handi, Lebanese handi and Chicken Biryan. Don’t forget to have a bite of their delicious Jalebi in the dessert .”
Mutton biryani Net +1

“Chicken cheese kebab and Mutton biryani Never say no to these from Shahi mahal. The deliciousness of the food will make you ignore the fact it isn’t a fancy place. Jalebi, Chai and Biryani perfect combo. Very reasonable pricing too!”
Namkeen Net +1

“Must try their Namkeen made with fresh mutton! It's not the typical Afghani type chunk of Mutton but more of a Mutton Kadai type dish. Tastes fabulous and well worth the 25 bucks.”
Paya Net +1

“It's an economical Pakistani restaurant in Dubai. Their paya, nehari, butter naan, chana and samosas are very tasty.”
Rotti (bread) Net +1

“The food was delicious! Rotti (bread)was fresh and hot out of the oven. I had the chicken kadai and it was top quality. The service is unbelievable, and you realize it's not because they have had training in service, it's because this hospitality is in their nature and love for the restaurant. The place is clean and simple. Wooden chairs and standard tables, nothing fancy. Definitely coming back here again.”
Special chiken hara bhara masala Net +1

“Special Chiken Hara Bhara Masala. A must try dish, i have tried this dish in many other desi resturants but this is it. i could not find better then this although, there are many more to try here like Achar gosht, Handi, mutton biryani..”
Tandoori roti Net +1

“Descent restaurant behind Bowling center in Al qouz, good food, good service but crowded with Taxi and delivery guys . Try their Aalloo Mutton with tandoori roti (recommended). Struggle for parking is real if you are visiting here ( Best of luck).”
Haleem Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Also tried their haleem and parathas—very nice.”

Drinks 3

Chai Net +1

“Chicken cheese kebab and Mutton biryani Never say no to these from Shahi mahal. The deliciousness of the food will make you ignore the fact it isn’t a fancy place. Jalebi, Chai and Biryani perfect combo. Very reasonable pricing too!”
Karak tea Net +1

“This is my favourite Pakistani restaurant at the moment. They have a Pakistani breakfast everyday (Halwa Puri, Channay, Aloo Paratha) and evenings is all about the Biryani and Haandi. Also a great Karak tea. Extremely affordable.”
Sweet lassi Net +1

“Good restaurant, nice seating area.. Overall good food with Nice Sweet Lassi to end your meal with.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Breakfast. Go for halwa puri, especially on a weekend morning; reviewers also rate the channa and aloo paratha.

Plan Parking. Allow extra time for parking; the front RTA spaces are often full, and one reviewer used the back side instead.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Faris Mall, Next to Dubai Bowling Center

Al Qouz First - Al Quoz, Dubai

04 338 8332

Mon	5:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tue	5:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Wed	5:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Thu	5:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Fri	5:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sat	5:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sun	5:00 AM – 3:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Service Issues

Recent reviews report rude replies, slow attention and inconsistent customer service, especially around orders and calls.

Billing Clarity

A customer reported different prices from the manager and waiter, with unclear tea-charge policies for drivers.

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The Bottom Line

Shahi Mahal is a casual Pakistani restaurant in Al Quoz where the food is the main attraction. Breakfast is a strong reason to come: halwa puri, Lahori chana and aloo paratha are repeatedly mentioned, with one reviewer calling the puri large enough that one is sufficient. For later meals, chicken handi, haleem, naan and biryani feature prominently in customer recommendations.

The setting is simple rather than fancy, and reviews are mixed on the seating. Some diners found it clean and comfortable, while others called the sitting arrangements poor; one review also questioned whether the family hall feels genuinely family-friendly. This is more of a straightforward desi meal than an occasion restaurant.

Parking is a real consideration. Spaces in front are often full, breakfast can bring queues, and one diner suggested using the back side. Ask about specials too: chicken saver pulao was reported on Wednesdays and Fridays, while Afghani pilaf was available on certain days.

Food quality and value receive plenty of praise, but service is less consistent. Recent reviews mention rude communication, slow attention, delivery mistakes and conflicting prices from staff. If ordering remotely or visiting at a busy time, confirm the order and bill before settling up.