Early breakfast
Halwa puri is served from 4 am, seven days a week, making this a useful early-breakfast stop.
Wah Ji Wah Restaurant
International City
Wah Ji Wah is a Pakistani restaurant in International City known for desi breakfasts and hearty dishes such as chana, tawa qeema and paya. It is a casual, budget-conscious place with a separate family area, takeaway and delivery, though cleanliness, parking and service can be uneven.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,548 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Desi dishes
Customers specifically praise tawa qeema, nihari, haleem and paya as standout Pakistani dishes.
Family section
A separate family section is available, giving groups a more private seating option.
Fresh breads
Roghni naan and roti are described as freshly made and soft, useful alongside curries and lentils.
Small orders
One regular breakfast customer reported free delivery with no minimum order.
Generous handi
A review says the handi portion can serve up to three people, which helps with sharing.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask specials. Ask about the daily special; one long-term customer found dishes cooked in advance more reliable than items called fresh.
Allow time. For delivery, order well ahead of breakfast; one customer said it arrived at lunchtime instead of breakfast.
Plan parking. Parking can require a walk, so allow extra time rather than expecting a nearby free space.
Check bill. Confirm the total before paying; a regular customer reported different prices for the same breakfast order.
Choose dishes. If ordering breakfast, chana and omelette have stronger feedback than the tea, which one customer said was not worth it.
Check seating. If you need the family area, check it on arrival because multiple reviews mention an unpleasant smell there.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene concerns
Reviews mention a dirty menu, a toilet smell near the hand-washing area and poor food-handling practices.
Parking access
There is no free parking, and one customer also reported that wheelchair access was unavailable.
Delivery delays
Breakfast deliveries have sometimes arrived around lunchtime, and another review reported a wait of more than 50 minutes.
Inconsistent stock
Pulaow was reportedly unavailable whenever one customer called to order it.
Rude service
Several customers describe abrupt phone interactions, including arguments over bills and complaints being dismissed.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
3 AED
1 big Maida Porotta (Kerala porotta) + kesari (included) & a chai
“It's just 3 AED for 1 big Maida Porotta (Kerala porotta) + kesari (included) & a chai”Google review · August 2024
30 dhs
2 Paya, 1 Roti and 2 Parathas
“Last Saturday, I picked up 2 Paya, 1 Roti and 2 Parathas and he charged me 30 dhs which was 3 dhs more than usual”Google review · December 2024
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The Bottom Line
Wah Ji Wah is a casual Pakistani restaurant in International City where breakfast is a major draw. You can order chana, omelette, halwa puri and paratha early in the morning, while the main menu brings in tawa qeema, nihari, haleem and paya. Boneless handi, fried fish and chicken karahi also receive positive mentions.
Prices are generally described as reasonable, with one review reporting 3 AED for a large maida porotta with kesari and chai. Another says the handi quantity can serve up to three people. A separate family section is available, and some customers use delivery for breakfast, lunch and dinner; one reviewer reported free delivery with no minimum order.
The experience is not completely consistent. Several customers praise the food and friendly staff, but others report long delivery delays, unavailable pulaow and rude phone service. Cleanliness is the bigger caution: reviews mention a dirty menu, poor food handling and a toilet smell near the hand-washing or family seating areas.
Parking may be difficult, with some customers parking farther away, and wheelchair access was reported unavailable. If visiting, ask about daily specials, confirm the bill and allow extra time for delivery.