Bihari Roll
The Chicken Bihari Boti roll was described as large, well-cooked and especially tasty, with mint chutney on the side.
International City
Shahi Paratha Restaurant is a Pakistani street-food spot in International City, known for paratha rolls and grilled dishes. Reviews point to the Chicken Bihari Boti roll and mixed grill as stronger choices, while the small dine-in space makes takeaway or delivery the more practical format.
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The Chicken Bihari Boti roll was described as large, well-cooked and especially tasty, with mint chutney on the side.
One mixed grill was reported to serve five people, with barbecue, parathas, rice and five types of chutney.
A reviewer found the parathas plate-sized, hot and fresh, with both vegetable and chicken options enjoyed by the family.
The Penne Alfredo with grilled chicken exceeded one reviewer's expectations, making it a notable alternative to the Pakistani dishes.
Dine-in orders have been served with several chutneys, including a red sauce and mint chutney that reviewers liked with grills and rolls.
These items at Shahi Paratha Restaurant in Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“A nice place for Paratha rolls, does taste a bit similar to Lahori taste. Service is slow with few attendants. Sitting area is small, but open air option is good . Overall recommended .”
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“A nice place for Paratha rolls, does taste a bit similar to Lahori taste. Service is slow with few attendants. Sitting area is small, but open air option is good . Overall recommended .”March 2018
“One of the best paratha rolls, hospitality, smiles anywhere in Dubai, if you have the time double park and eat inside.”July 2018
“I haven't tried their other food coz it's far away from my home but few days back I had their mixed grill.. and it was WOW.. it was 132 dhs and enough for 5 persons.. not overcooked BBQ was superb.. plus parathas, rice and their 5 types of chutni were out of the world 😍 I must recommend it 😎”
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“I haven't tried their other food coz it's far away from my home but few days back I had their mixed grill.. and it was WOW.. it was 132 dhs and enough for 5 persons.. not overcooked BBQ was superb.. plus parathas, rice and their 5 types of chutni were out of the world 😍 I must recommend it 😎”September 2019
“You have to try their mix grill. Very hygienic and tasty food.”March 2018
“Ordered Penne Alfredo with Grilled Chicken & Slow Cooked Chicken Dum Biryani through Zomato. The order went through seamlessly and they delivered within 40 minutes which is normal considering our location. Surprisingly Penne Alfredo was above my expectations and really enjoyed it.”
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“Ordered Penne Alfredo with Grilled Chicken & Slow Cooked Chicken Dum Biryani through Zomato. The order went through seamlessly and they delivered within 40 minutes which is normal considering our location. Surprisingly Penne Alfredo was above my expectations and really enjoyed it.”April 2019
“We went with the BBQ platter for 2 that is served with rice and 4 different sauces. The waiter recommend we try the NY Chick's n Rice and we were set. Going through the menu my daughter said she wanted pasta so we added the Penne Alfredo with grilled chicken. The food arrived fairly quickly and the first sight of it immediately brought smiles on our faces. We hadn't even tasted it and could tell that we were going to love it. And we were right. Everything was absolutely awesome.”August 2018
“Food is good. I love alfredo pasta and new york fries.”
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“Food is good. I love alfredo pasta and new york fries.”January 2019
“The barbeque platter was served with a side of fresh salad and tangy mint chutney, which complemented the grilled meats beautifully.”
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“The barbeque platter was served with a side of fresh salad and tangy mint chutney, which complemented the grilled meats beautifully.”June 2023
“We went with the BBQ platter for 2 that is served with rice and 4 different sauces. The waiter recommend we try the NY Chick's n Rice and we were set. Going through the menu my daughter said she wanted pasta so we added the Penne Alfredo with grilled chicken. The food arrived fairly quickly and the first sight of it immediately brought smiles on our faces. We hadn't even tasted it and could tell that we were going to love it. And we were right. Everything was absolutely awesome.”
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“We went with the BBQ platter for 2 that is served with rice and 4 different sauces. The waiter recommend we try the NY Chick's n Rice and we were set. Going through the menu my daughter said she wanted pasta so we added the Penne Alfredo with grilled chicken. The food arrived fairly quickly and the first sight of it immediately brought smiles on our faces. We hadn't even tasted it and could tell that we were going to love it. And we were right. Everything was absolutely awesome.”August 2018
“The bihari Boti and seekh kebab are one of the best.”
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“The bihari Boti and seekh kebab are one of the best.”September 2019
“Now, let's talk about the chatni rolls. Shahi Paratha's chatni rolls are a true indulgence for the taste buds. The rolls were generously filled with flavorful fillings, such as marinated chicken, spicy beef, and vegetable options. The paratha used as the outer layer was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, adding a delightful texture to each bite. The accompanying chatni, a tangy and spicy sauce, provided an excellent balance of flavors and elevated the taste of the rolls.”
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“Now, let's talk about the chatni rolls. Shahi Paratha's chatni rolls are a true indulgence for the taste buds. The rolls were generously filled with flavorful fillings, such as marinated chicken, spicy beef, and vegetable options. The paratha used as the outer layer was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, adding a delightful texture to each bite. The accompanying chatni, a tangy and spicy sauce, provided an excellent balance of flavors and elevated the taste of the rolls.”June 2023
“Good things first. Mutton achari boti roll and chicken angary roll was tasty.”
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“Good things first. Mutton achari boti roll and chicken angary roll was tasty.”May 2019
“One thing that's a must try of you like it is the chicken Caesar salad. Lip smacking and tender chicken along with falvourful sauces.”
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“One thing that's a must try of you like it is the chicken Caesar salad. Lip smacking and tender chicken along with falvourful sauces.”March 2019
“Usually I tried Chaat and grill platter. It's really paisa wasool.”
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“Usually I tried Chaat and grill platter. It's really paisa wasool.”September 2018
“Good things first. Mutton achari boti roll and chicken angary roll was tasty.”
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“Good things first. Mutton achari boti roll and chicken angary roll was tasty.”May 2019
“Food is good. I love alfredo pasta and new york fries.”
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“Food is good. I love alfredo pasta and new york fries.”January 2019
“We went with the BBQ platter for 2 that is served with rice and 4 different sauces. The waiter recommend we try the NY Chick's n Rice and we were set. Going through the menu my daughter said she wanted pasta so we added the Penne Alfredo with grilled chicken. The food arrived fairly quickly and the first sight of it immediately brought smiles on our faces. We hadn't even tasted it and could tell that we were going to love it. And we were right. Everything was absolutely awesome.”
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“We went with the BBQ platter for 2 that is served with rice and 4 different sauces. The waiter recommend we try the NY Chick's n Rice and we were set. Going through the menu my daughter said she wanted pasta so we added the Penne Alfredo with grilled chicken. The food arrived fairly quickly and the first sight of it immediately brought smiles on our faces. We hadn't even tasted it and could tell that we were going to love it. And we were right. Everything was absolutely awesome.”August 2018
“I love their Penne Pasta with Chicken and NY Style Rice.”
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“I love their Penne Pasta with Chicken and NY Style Rice.”September 2020
“I love their Penne Pasta with Chicken and NY Style Rice.”
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“I love their Penne Pasta with Chicken and NY Style Rice.”September 2020
“We went there to try their Pasta but on recommendation of the guy there we tried one of their platter with parathas which also good in taste.”
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“We went there to try their Pasta but on recommendation of the guy there we tried one of their platter with parathas which also good in taste.”May 2019
“The bihari Boti and seekh kebab are one of the best.”
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“The bihari Boti and seekh kebab are one of the best.”September 2019
“Amazing food. Special chutney (Red sauce) is a must try. Tikka is always juicy and fresh.”
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“Amazing food. Special chutney (Red sauce) is a must try. Tikka is always juicy and fresh.”November 2018
“Amazing food. Special chutney (Red sauce) is a must try. Tikka is always juicy and fresh.”
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“Amazing food. Special chutney (Red sauce) is a must try. Tikka is always juicy and fresh.”November 2018
“While we enjoyed the vegetable prathas my son relished the chicken one! It's a must try! We'll definitely reorder.”
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“While we enjoyed the vegetable prathas my son relished the chicken one! It's a must try! We'll definitely reorder.”September 2022
“First came the Bun Kabab - It took about 25 minutes. And it was just ok, I found it little bit taste-less but the chutney and other stuffing inside saved the dish.”
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“First came the Bun Kabab - It took about 25 minutes. And it was just ok, I found it little bit taste-less but the chutney and other stuffing inside saved the dish.”November 2016
“I had food in the past from This place many times and it was good their bun kebab was to die for but now it’s horrible bun kebab was rubbish with frozen cutlet”May 2024
“Also we ordered creamy cheese pasta, I dont know how to explain that bad it was. My son is pasta lover, he took only one bite and he was about to vomit.”
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“Also we ordered creamy cheese pasta, I dont know how to explain that bad it was. My son is pasta lover, he took only one bite and he was about to vomit.”January 2024
“Extremely unhappy to see that we were were given leftover pulao with raitha added with chilli flakes in the place of fried rice we ordered which we could not ate even 2 spoons. I mean who will give raitha in fried rice. If there is no fried rice with them,They should have said not available 😕😔. Does it really look like a fried rice?? In which universe this is called fried rice.”
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“Extremely unhappy to see that we were were given leftover pulao with raitha added with chilli flakes in the place of fried rice we ordered which we could not ate even 2 spoons. I mean who will give raitha in fried rice. If there is no fried rice with them,They should have said not available 😕😔. Does it really look like a fried rice?? In which universe this is called fried rice.”July 2023
“but now it’s horrible bun kebab was rubbish with frozen cutlet”
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“but now it’s horrible bun kebab was rubbish with frozen cutlet”May 2024
“Worst Quality & taste. Mutton biryani is horrible. Irregular & tiny Gulab Jamuns. Pathetic & Poor Delivery service.”
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“Worst Quality & taste. Mutton biryani is horrible. Irregular & tiny Gulab Jamuns. Pathetic & Poor Delivery service.”November 2021
“The kheer was small and not worth 6 aed.”
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“The kheer was small and not worth 6 aed.”January 2018
“Worst Quality & taste. Mutton biryani is horrible. Irregular & tiny Gulab Jamuns. Pathetic & Poor Delivery service.”
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“Worst Quality & taste. Mutton biryani is horrible. Irregular & tiny Gulab Jamuns. Pathetic & Poor Delivery service.”November 2021
“Tried their mutton seekh kebab role with lassi. Lassi was too salty. Kebab role was very normal. 2 roles + 2 lassi = 34 AED”
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“Tried their mutton seekh kebab role with lassi. Lassi was too salty. Kebab role was very normal. 2 roles + 2 lassi = 34 AED”June 2019
“We ordered paneer malai rolls and all paneer was burnt black colour Ed n very bitter”
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“We ordered paneer malai rolls and all paneer was burnt black colour Ed n very bitter”November 2023
“Puri paratha where u expect crunchy Puri I got damp cold Puri with extremely spicy stuffing.wasnt able to eat half of my order .”
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“Puri paratha where u expect crunchy Puri I got damp cold Puri with extremely spicy stuffing.wasnt able to eat half of my order .”January 2023
“Taste is not good as compare to price. Shahi shikanji is not made from natural lemon it is made from some powdered lemon. Waste of money. And also 1glass of powdered lemon shikanji is for 8 dirhams”
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“Taste is not good as compare to price. Shahi shikanji is not made from natural lemon it is made from some powdered lemon. Waste of money. And also 1glass of powdered lemon shikanji is for 8 dirhams”April 2023
“In shami bun kabab patty wasn't fried just microwaved and sandwiched in cold bun.”
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“In shami bun kabab patty wasn't fried just microwaved and sandwiched in cold bun.”January 2023
“There signature dum biryani was cold as ice and very first biryani where I got to see skin on chicken pieces. There was no masala or spice at all seemed like i am eating steamed rice with skinned chicken pieces.”
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“There signature dum biryani was cold as ice and very first biryani where I got to see skin on chicken pieces. There was no masala or spice at all seemed like i am eating steamed rice with skinned chicken pieces.”May 2019
“Ordered Penne Alfredo with Grilled Chicken & Slow Cooked Chicken Dum Biryani through Zomato. The order went through seamlessly and they delivered within 40 minutes which is normal considering our location. Surprisingly Penne Alfredo was above my expectations and really enjoyed it. But I had more hopes with Dum Biryani, first of all it was not Dum Biryani. It was simple biryani with potato and a piece of grilled chciken. Biryani needs improvement.”
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“Ordered Penne Alfredo with Grilled Chicken & Slow Cooked Chicken Dum Biryani through Zomato. The order went through seamlessly and they delivered within 40 minutes which is normal considering our location. Surprisingly Penne Alfredo was above my expectations and really enjoyed it. But I had more hopes with Dum Biryani, first of all it was not Dum Biryani. It was simple biryani with potato and a piece of grilled chciken. Biryani needs improvement.”April 2019
“Food was a great disappointment. In zinger bun kabab u can smell raw garlic.”
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“Food was a great disappointment. In zinger bun kabab u can smell raw garlic.”January 2023
“Tried their mutton seekh kebab role with lassi. Lassi was too salty. Kebab role was very normal. 2 roles + 2 lassi = 34 AED”
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“Tried their mutton seekh kebab role with lassi. Lassi was too salty. Kebab role was very normal. 2 roles + 2 lassi = 34 AED”June 2019
Prefer Takeaway. Choose takeaway or home ordering if you need space; one reviewer specifically found the dine-in area quite small.
Allow Time. Do not plan around a tight delivery window. A nearby order once took over 90 minutes to arrive.
Check Prices. Confirm the total before paying, since one customer was charged more than the menu price for two parathas.
Choose Carefully. The reviews are more consistent about the rolls than the biryani, so first-time orders may be safer with a roll.
Confirm Availability. Ask whether fried rice is actually available before ordering; one customer received pulao with raitha instead.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time to find a space, as parking was specifically described as difficult around the restaurant.
Plan the visit
Several customers reported very long waits, including a two- to three-hour delay and a delivery taking 90 minutes for a nearby building.
Reviews describe missing items, wrong deliveries and a pickup order that was completely incorrect.
Some customers reported flies, an unpleasant washroom smell, uncooked chicken and a generally unhygienic kitchen or dining area.
The restaurant has been described as a very small cafeteria, with space for roughly 10 to 15 people and difficult parking.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
1 chicken chilly porotta or chicken paratha
“For 1 chicken chilly porotta or chicken paratha costed me AED 10”Google review · January 2022
1glass of powdered lemon shikanji
“And also 1glass of powdered lemon shikanji is for 8 dirhams”Google review · April 2023
The Bottom Line
Shahi Paratha Restaurant is a Pakistani street-food restaurant in International City built around paratha rolls, barbecue and casual comfort food. The clearest strengths in the reviews are the Chicken Bihari Boti roll, large vegetable and chicken parathas, mixed grill and Penne Alfredo. One mixed grill was said to feed five people and came with rice, parathas and five chutneys, while another reviewer praised the rolls but found the biryani below standard.
The experience is inconsistent. Older reviews describe hot, fresh parathas, juicy tikka, prompt delivery and friendly staff, but later feedback raises repeated concerns about missing or incorrect orders, long delivery waits and dismissive service. Biryani is a particular gamble: customers have called it cold, under-seasoned or not up to the mark, with one serious complaint about smell and contamination.
For a first visit, rolls or grilled food appear to be the more dependable starting point. The dine-in room is small, parking can be difficult, and takeaway may be more comfortable. Delivery needs patience: one nearby order took over 90 minutes, while another customer waited two to three hours without receiving the food.
Check menu prices and confirm availability when ordering less familiar items such as fried rice.