Pindi Pulao
The Pindi Pulao can come with well-seasoned rice, flavorful chicken and a Shami kebab topping.
Sialkot Darbar Restaurant
International City
Sialkot Darbar Restaurant is a Pakistani restaurant in International City, with reviews especially focused on grilled Rahu fish and Pindi Pulao. It also serves traditional desi dishes, including BBQ, curries and breakfast options such as Halwa Puri.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
382 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled Fish
Several diners specifically praise the Pakistani-style grilled fish, with one calling it the best grill fish in Dubai.
Budget Portions
A reviewer found the Pindi Pulao portion generous and the prices budget-friendly, making it a practical casual-dining choice.
Breakfast Option
Halwa Puri is available throughout the week and is served with chana.
Paratha Value
The paratha is singled out as a particularly good-value order with a delicious flavour.
BBQ Taste
One group found the BBQ and curry dishes fresh, generously portioned and full of traditional Pakistani flavour.
What to Eat at Sialkot Darbar Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Sialkot Darbar Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Sialkot Darbar Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Shami kababs Net +3
“The Shami Kababs were a bit light but tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“The Shami Kababs were a bit light but tasty.”June 2025
“If you are missing the authentic taste of Pakistani pulao Sialkot Darbar Restaurant is the place to go! The pulao tastes just like Savor Foods back home. The rice was perfectly seasoned the chicken was flavorful and the tikia shami kabab on top was wonderful”June 2026
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Daal chawal Net +2
“Today first time i eat Daal chawal from this restsurant , i like the presentation & specially taste is very good , definately recommend to others .”
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“Today first time i eat Daal chawal from this restsurant , i like the presentation & specially taste is very good , definately recommend to others .”October 2023
“Hareesa is a good and different taste , daal chawal ok and fish was good but much Thorns”November 2024
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Hareesa Net +2
“Hareesa is a good and different taste , daal chawal ok and fish was good but much Thorns”
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“Hareesa is a good and different taste , daal chawal ok and fish was good but much Thorns”November 2024
“Haressa I ordered two time I eat only two spoon my colleagues enjoy also everything”January 2025
Honorable mentions (20)
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Achari chicken Net +1
“Guys u must try the keema over here and achari chicken it’s delicious”
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Review excerpts
“Guys u must try the keema over here and achari chicken it’s delicious”April 2026
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Bulk biryani Net +1
“We order bulk biryani and taste of food quality was good and quantity also sufficient , staff are also well respected..”
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“We order bulk biryani and taste of food quality was good and quantity also sufficient , staff are also well respected..”March 2024
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Chargha Net +1
“Who wants to feel like sitting in lahore eating fihsh this is the place , pulao and chargha at another level .”
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“Who wants to feel like sitting in lahore eating fihsh this is the place , pulao and chargha at another level .”September 2025
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Chicken thikka Net +1
“I tried their mutton biryani and chicken thikka. Nice taste.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried their mutton biryani and chicken thikka. Nice taste.”July 2026
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Fish black raou Net +1
“Fish black raou best taste all ouer in uae grill and fray and good survise.”
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“Fish black raou best taste all ouer in uae grill and fray and good survise.”February 2024
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Grill pakistani fish Net +1
“Best grill pakistani fish in dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“Best grill pakistani fish in dubai.”January 2025
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Grilled fish Net +1
“If you are looking for a tasty reasonably priced grilled fish you must chose this restaurant.”
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“If you are looking for a tasty reasonably priced grilled fish you must chose this restaurant.”January 2025
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Karela sabzi Net +1
“What a great experience... My mother loves their food especially Karela sabzi. All the food was freshly cooked and the taste was delicious.”
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“What a great experience... My mother loves their food especially Karela sabzi. All the food was freshly cooked and the taste was delicious.”October 2024
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Kebab karahi Net +1
“Kebab karahi was awesome with pure village type Roti with pure Aata (flour) so delicious.”
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“Kebab karahi was awesome with pure village type Roti with pure Aata (flour) so delicious.”December 2023
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Keema Net +1
“Guys u must try the keema over here and achari chicken it’s delicious”
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Review excerpts
“Guys u must try the keema over here and achari chicken it’s delicious”April 2026
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“I tried their mutton biryani and chicken thikka. Nice taste.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried their mutton biryani and chicken thikka. Nice taste.”July 2026
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Pakistani pulao Net +1
“If you are missing the authentic taste of Pakistani pulao Sialkot Darbar Restaurant is the place to go! The pulao tastes just like Savor Foods back home. The rice was perfectly seasoned the chicken was flavorful and the tikia shami kabab on top was wonderful”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If you are missing the authentic taste of Pakistani pulao Sialkot Darbar Restaurant is the place to go! The pulao tastes just like Savor Foods back home. The rice was perfectly seasoned the chicken was flavorful and the tikia shami kabab on top was wonderful”June 2026
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Pakistani rao fish Net +1
“The Pakistani Rao fish was satisfactory, and I appreciated the variety of Pakistani dishes that were available.”
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“The Pakistani Rao fish was satisfactory, and I appreciated the variety of Pakistani dishes that were available.”January 2025
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Pakistani savour pulao Net +1
“You can find the delicious Pakistani savour Pulao with tasty Kababs as well,”
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“You can find the delicious Pakistani savour Pulao with tasty Kababs as well,”January 2025
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Paratha Net +1
“Their paratha is absolutely worth trying delicious flavor at an unbeatable price.”
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“Their paratha is absolutely worth trying delicious flavor at an unbeatable price.”March 2025
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Pindi pullao Net +1
“Excellent Pakistani Food, Fish, Pindi Pullao and Tawa chicken are really amazing”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent Pakistani Food, Fish, Pindi Pullao and Tawa chicken are really amazing”February 2025
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Pulao Net +1
“Who wants to feel like sitting in lahore eating fihsh this is the place , pulao and chargha at another level .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Who wants to feel like sitting in lahore eating fihsh this is the place , pulao and chargha at another level .”September 2025
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Rahu fish Net +1
“He is service rahu fish 🐟 😄 mind blowing taste full Pakistani style with roghni nan and special sauce and I am taste signature one special pindi plau with shami kbab and chicken peace tast full upper rate full nichy ✌️ bawa g sialkot darbar restaurant special recommended 😋”
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Review excerpts
“He is service rahu fish 🐟 😄 mind blowing taste full Pakistani style with roghni nan and special sauce and I am taste signature one special pindi plau with shami kbab and chicken peace tast full upper rate full nichy ✌️ bawa g sialkot darbar restaurant special recommended 😋”August 2025
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Special pindi plau Net +1
“He is service rahu fish 🐟 😄 mind blowing taste full Pakistani style with roghni nan and special sauce and I am taste signature one special pindi plau with shami kbab and chicken peace tast full upper rate full nichy ✌️ bawa g sialkot darbar restaurant special recommended 😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“He is service rahu fish 🐟 😄 mind blowing taste full Pakistani style with roghni nan and special sauce and I am taste signature one special pindi plau with shami kbab and chicken peace tast full upper rate full nichy ✌️ bawa g sialkot darbar restaurant special recommended 😋”August 2025
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Tawa chicken Net +1
“Excellent Pakistani Food, Fish, Pindi Pullao and Tawa chicken are really amazing”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent Pakistani Food, Fish, Pindi Pullao and Tawa chicken are really amazing”February 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Potato paratha Net −1
“Potato paratha was served, mosquito and flies were flying over it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Potato paratha was served, mosquito and flies were flying over it.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Call Ahead. Call before visiting for fish: one reviewer says it needs a prior order and about 30 minutes to prepare.
Arrive Early. Go earlier if dining in, as rushes can make it harder to find a seat in the small restaurant.
Check Freshness. Before ordering fish or kebabs, ask whether today’s batch is fresh, since reviewers reported mixed freshness.
Plan Parking. Allow time to find proper parking and avoid stopping in a way that could lead to an RTA fine.
Confirm Delivery. For delivery, confirm the preparation time and follow up if it runs beyond the usual 30-minute expectation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Warsan First - Dubai International City, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene Concerns
Recent reviews raise serious cleanliness concerns, including complaints about insects and food contamination.
Fish Inconsistency
Fish quality is not consistent: one diner reported burnt, apparently old fish, while another said the fish was not fresh.
Slow Service
Some orders have taken far longer than expected, including a biryani delivery that arrived after 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Rude Service
Several reviews describe rude or careless waiter behaviour and poor communication about menu availability.
No Family Seating
The restaurant is described as small, and a reviewer specifically noted that family seating is not available.
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The Bottom Line
Sialkot Darbar is a Pakistani restaurant in International City that draws diners for grilled Rahu fish, Pindi Pulao, BBQ and traditional desi food. The Pindi Pulao has been praised for seasoned rice, flavorful chicken and a tikia Shami kebab topping, while another reviewer found its portion generous and budget-friendly. Halwa Puri with chana is available every day for breakfast, and the paratha is also noted as a good-value order.
The strongest feedback is about flavour and familiar Pakistani cooking. Diners have enjoyed fish and BBQ, tawa chicken, keema, achari chicken and Hareesa, with some saying the taste reminded them of food back home. Staff and hospitality are often described as friendly, though service reviews are notably mixed.
Plan the visit with a little care. Fish may require a prior order and around 30 minutes to prepare, and arriving early helps during busy periods because the restaurant is small. Parking needs attention too.
More importantly, recent reviews report hygiene problems, including flies, a worm in salad and a hair in Pindi Pulao, while fish freshness has varied. Family seating is not available, so this suits casual diners more than a family-style outing.