Wakha Restaurant Al Barsha

Name: Wakha Restaurant Al Barsha
Address: opposite Lulu Hypermarket, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143470788

Al Barsha

Afghan restaurant Open now 04 347 0788

Wakha Restaurant in Al Barsha serves Afghan and Shinwari-style food with a focus on freshly cut meat. Reviews especially point to its tender kebabs, Kabuli Pulao, lamb dishes and generous platters, though meals can take time to arrive.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

3,329 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh Cuts

Lamb is cut to order before being grilled, giving the meal a notably fresh preparation style.

Kabuli Pulao

The Kabuli Pulao is praised for long-grain rice, sweet raisins and carrots, with a balanced, non-greasy finish.

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What to Eat at Wakha Restaurant Al Barsha

These items at Wakha Restaurant Al Barsha got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

Afghani bread Net +2

“* Afghani Bread (10/10) Fluffy, warm, and just incredible. It pulls the whole meal together.”
Dumpukht Net +2

“Loved their BBQ, Kabuli Pulao and Dumpukht. Their tea in the end adds to the experience.”
Kabli pulao Net +2

“Their Kabli Pulao was out of this world—perfectly cooked, flavorful, and truly authentic.”
Kabuli pulao Net +2

“The Kabuli Pulao was a highlight—perfectly cooked long-grain rice topped with sweet raisins and carrots, beautifully balanced and not greasy.”
Lamb chops Net +2

“The lamb chops were exceptional, the food quality was top-tier, and the warm welcome and outstanding service from Ice from the staff were among the best we’ve experienced in a long time.”
Wakha platter Net +2

“Wakha platter is amazing, the taste is immaculate.”

Honorable mentions (31)

2 Persons platter Net +1

“I ate there on 12 May 2023, ordered the 2 persons platter and the food is so good, staff are polite but didn't like the atmosphere that much because the place is small and becomes noisy when all tables are full. I recommend all types of meat there. They cook it very good.”
Affhani roti Net +1

“We had boneless chicken kadai and 2 affhani roti. The curry was not good at all and the roti was somewhat good.”
Afghani pulao Net +1

“The afghani pulao is spot on and is worth giving a try.”
Bolani banjoon Net +1

“* Bolani Banjoon (2 orders): This eggplant starter is a must (10/10). It’s so good I had to order a second one.”
Boneless mutton shinwari karahi Net +1

“We tried the boneless mutton Shinwari karahi, and it was perfectly cooked, flavourful, and absolutely delicious.”
Chapel kebab Net +1

“Chapel kebab is a must try!”
Chicken platter Net +1

“Liked their big meat and chicken platter, it has everything.”
Chicken sharwani Net +1

“Chicken sharwani was out of the world and so was the pulao.”
Daal chana fried in garam masala Net +1

“Mutton shinwari, daal chana fried in garam masala and rice plater… everything was above the expectations….”
Fatoush salad Net +1

“* Fatoush Salad AED 21: Fresh and crisp, a nice contrast to the grilled meats.”
Grilled chops Net +1

“The grilled chops were juicy and satisfying, and everything paired well with the fresh bread on the table.”
Kheer Net +1

“Loved the Lamb Chops and Kheer — 10/5 recommend”
Lamb shenwari Net +1

“My favorite dishes are the Shenwari Karahi Mutton, Lamb Shenwari, Laralai Karahi, Platters Rice, and their refreshing Lassi. Every dish is full of authentic flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Lamb shinwari karahi Net +1

“We tried lamb shinwari karahi and dumpukht. Real desi taste and flavor. The serving is also generous”
Lara lai kosht mutton karahi Net +1

“I’ve also tried their Lara Lai Kosht Mutton Karahi, and it was equally fantastic—succulent, rich, and bursting with flavor.”
Laralai karahi Net +1

“My favorite dishes are the Shenwari Karahi Mutton, Lamb Shenwari, Laralai Karahi, Platters Rice, and their refreshing Lassi. Every dish is full of authentic flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Meat kabab Net +1

“In platter champs and meat kabab were good. Rest of the items were just okay. But overall expensive considering the quality and service.”
Mix grills Net +1

“Mix grills gets you a taste of everything and the Afghani bread is mouth watering.”
Mutton chops Net +1

“Are you craving fresh mutton chops. Yes, I said fresh! Wakha is the place for you.”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“Pros: The food is definitely amazing, especially their mutton karahi, grill and the platter.”
Mutton shinwari Net +1

“Mutton shinwari, daal chana fried in garam masala and rice plater… everything was above the expectations….”
Nan filled with potatoes Net +1

“Even so the food is too good not to wait and also you can order the nan filled with potatoes first, which is very tasty and comes quicker.”
Palau Net +1

“We had to wait almost an hour for our palau to be served. But honestly it was worth it. I think it was freshly made rice too so that might be the reason for a long wait”
Platters rice Net +1

“My favorite dishes are the Shenwari Karahi Mutton, Lamb Shenwari, Laralai Karahi, Platters Rice, and their refreshing Lassi. Every dish is full of authentic flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Qabuli Net +1

“The kebab was on another level, and the Qabuli was just as incredible. The meat was so tender it was literally falling off the bone. Honestly, I can’t decide which dish was better!”
Shenwari karahi mutton Net +1

“My favorite dishes are the Shenwari Karahi Mutton, Lamb Shenwari, Laralai Karahi, Platters Rice, and their refreshing Lassi. Every dish is full of authentic flavor and perfectly cooked.”
Shinwari chicken karahi Net +1

“Previous visits: I've tried the Shinwari Lamb Karahi (9/10), Shinwari Chicken Karahi (8/10), and the Wakha Platter (10/10) all excellent.”
Shinwari lamb karahi Net +1

“Previous visits: I've tried the Shinwari Lamb Karahi (9/10), Shinwari Chicken Karahi (8/10), and the Wakha Platter (10/10) all excellent.”
Shinwari lamb ribs Net +1

“* Shinwari Lamb Ribs (1 kg) AED 135 (10/10): Perfectly grilled, juicy, and full of flavor.”
Shinwari lamb tikka Net +1

“* Shinwari Lamb Tikka (1 kg) AED 135 (10/10): This was my first time trying it, and it instantly became a favorite.”
Small platter Net +1

“We had a small platter which was a lot for 4 people. It had multiple types of meats (chicken, beef and lamb). And all of them was amazing. The rice served in the platter was also very nice.”

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Refreshing lassi Net +1

“My favorite dishes are the Shenwari Karahi Mutton, Lamb Shenwari, Laralai Karahi, Platters Rice, and their refreshing Lassi. Every dish is full of authentic flavor and perfectly cooked.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Boneless chicken kadai Net −1

“We had boneless chicken kadai and 2 affhani roti. The curry was not good at all and the roti was somewhat good. Curry was mixed with some tomatoes gravy and then chicken. Need improvement in this .”
Chicken pulao Net −1

“Found many pieces of lamb/beef fats in Chicken pulao, rice was hard. Certainly leftover from previous day they served 🤯🤮”
Grilled platter for two Net −1

“I went with my friend and we ordered the grilled platter for two. The food tasted really good, but unfortunately, my experience was ruined when I bit into a tiny metal pin that was in the food. It chipped my tooth instantly.”
Shishlik Net −1

“However, the shishlik was a bit too tough and difficult to chew.”
Sweet paratha Net −1

“also we ordered a sweet paratha and it was NOT worth it. it was the normal afghani bread just drizzled with honey.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Call Ahead. Call around 30 minutes before visiting; reviewers say fresh cooking can make the wait lengthy.

Expect Delays. Allow up to an hour for food, especially when ordering fresh rice or meat dishes.

Plan the visit

Practical details

opposite Lulu Hypermarket

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 347 0788

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

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Common Concerns

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Long Waits

Fresh preparation can mean 40–60 minutes or more; one reviewer waited almost an hour for pulao.

Small Space

The compact dining room can become crowded and noisy, especially when tables are full.

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The Bottom Line

Wakha Restaurant in Al Barsha is a meat-focused Afghan and Shinwari-style restaurant where the main draw is food cooked fresh, rather than fast. The menu highlights dishes such as Kabuli Pulao, Shinwari lamb karahi, dum pukht and mixed platters. Reviewers often describe the lamb, kebabs and rice as tender, fragrant and generously served.

The fresh-cut approach is part of the experience: one reviewer watched the chef slice lamb for the order before grilling it. Guests may also receive pickles, green chilli sauce, lime and vegetables for making their own accompaniments. Families and groups are mentioned positively, although the compact dining room can become noisy and crowded.

The main trade-off is time. Several customers waited 40–60 minutes, with one waiting almost an hour for pulao, so this is not an ideal stop when you are rushing. Calling ahead or ordering by phone can help, and weekend seating may be difficult.

Parking opposite Lulu is also described as challenging. Spice levels can run high, while a small number of reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and food safety, including stained utensils and a reported metal pin in a platter. Prices were called reasonable by some and high by others; a review listed AED 135 for one kilogram each of Shinwari lamb ribs and lamb tikka.