Wakha Restaurant

Name: Wakha Restaurant
Address: Sharaf Eddine, Al Nahda, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143454577

Al Nahda

Afghan restaurant Open now 04 345 4577

Wakha Restaurant in Al Nahda serves Afghan and Peshawari food cooked fresh to order. It is mainly a meat-focused spot, with Shinwari karahi, Afghan pulao and traditional seating among the experiences reviewers find most worthwhile.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

1,205 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh cooking

Meat is prepared fresh and cooked to order, with several reviews praising its tenderness and seasoning.

Shinwari karahi

Mutton Shinwari, including the boneless version, is repeatedly praised for tender meat and a rich, meaty flavour.

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What to Eat at Wakha Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Wakha 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 6

Chicken peshawari Net +2

“I tried their Kabuli Pulao, Grill Plater, Mutton Shinwari Karahi and chicken Peshawari, which were cooked to perfection.”
Grill plater Net +2

“I tried their Kabuli Pulao, Grill Plater, Mutton Shinwari Karahi and chicken Peshawari, which were cooked to perfection.”
Kabuli pulao Net +2

“I tried their Kabuli Pulao, Grill Plater, Mutton Shinwari Karahi and chicken Peshawari, which were cooked to perfection.”
Kandhari naan Net +2

“The bread from the tandoor was also fresh and soft, shaped like an oval and called Kandhari naan.”
Mutton shinwari karahi Net +2

“I tried their Kabuli Pulao, Grill Plater, Mutton Shinwari Karahi and chicken Peshawari, which were cooked to perfection.”
Qehwa Net +2

“They served a special Qehwa (green tea) at the end of the meal, which was refreshing and aromatic.”

Honorable mentions (39)

Afgani pulao Net +1

“Wakha is Excellent by food and service is 50/50. We enjoyed delicious lamb karahi and afgani pulao and salads was different.”
Afghan nan Net +1

“We ordered Bar B Q Plater with Kabuli pulow and Chicken Shinwari with Afghan Nan and Sweet Lassi. It was a tremendous cuisine.”
Afghani pilaf Net +1

“Chapli Kebab, BBQ Tikka, Dumpukth and lamb chops are worth trying. Afghani Pilaf and Lassi are pretty decent as well.”
Afghani plater Net +1

“It's Afghans restaurant. Food is very delicious specially afghani plater is very famous. Restaurant follows afghani culture. Staff wear afghani dress.”
Afghani pulao Net +1

“Their signature dishes like the Afghani Pulao, Lamb Ribs, and Mixed Grills are the real stars of the menu. The meat is always tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned with those rich, earthy spices Afghani cuisine is known for.”
Bar b q plater Net +1

“We ordered Bar B Q Plater with Kabuli pulow and Chicken Shinwari with Afghan Nan and Sweet Lassi. It was a tremendous cuisine.”
Bbq tikka Net +1

“Chapli Kebab, BBQ Tikka, Dumpukth and lamb chops are worth trying. Afghani Pilaf and Lassi are pretty decent as well.”
Bread from the tandoor Net +1

“The bread from the tandoor was also fresh and soft, shaped like an oval and called Kandhari naan.”
Chaamp Net +1

“Their mutton shanwaari is tasty 😊 And chaamp is also delicious”
Chicken kadai Net +1

“Mutton chops , chicken kadai with kanadri naan n shank afghani pulao … this is the mandatory order whenever i visit… Thanks for maintaining the taste.”
Chicken karhai shanwari Net +1

“Nice Mutton, and Chicken Karhai shanwari and kabli pulao have best aroma, many time dine in wakha , always best food, must try place”
Chicken shinwari Net +1

“We ordered Bar B Q Plater with Kabuli pulow and Chicken Shinwari with Afghan Nan and Sweet Lassi. It was a tremendous cuisine.”
Chicken shinwari karahi Net +1

“The Bbq platter was not worth the money. It was for 100 Aed & the chicken botis were dry and the kebabs and mutton rosh were not upto the mark. The Chicken Shinwari Karahi was great but overall the restaurant is bit pricey”
Degi tikka Net +1

“Tried their mutton Shinwari, mutton Lehlari Karahi, and Degi Tikka, all were good, and the taste was on point.”
Dumpukth Net +1

“Chapli Kebab, BBQ Tikka, Dumpukth and lamb chops are worth trying. Afghani Pilaf and Lassi are pretty decent as well.”
Grill platter Net +1

“We also ordered a grill platter (for 4), which we shared among 8 people. It came with a good quantity of rice, and each of us got about 2–3 pieces, which was quite satisfying.”
Kabli pulao Net +1

“Nice Mutton, and Chicken Karhai shanwari and kabli pulao have best aroma, many time dine in wakha , always best food, must try place”
Kabuli palao Net +1

“Kabuli palao and grill is their specialty. The food is cooked after your order is placed therefore there is a waiting time of at least 30mins but the food is worth the wait. The Restaurant is quite expensive but the food is different and delicious.”
Kabuli pulow Net +1

“We ordered Bar B Q Plater with Kabuli pulow and Chicken Shinwari with Afghan Nan and Sweet Lassi. It was a tremendous cuisine.”
Kanadri naan Net +1

“Mutton chops , chicken kadai with kanadri naan n shank afghani pulao … this is the mandatory order whenever i visit… Thanks for maintaining the taste.”
Lamb karahi Net +1

“Wakha is Excellent by food and service is 50/50. We enjoyed delicious lamb karahi and afgani pulao and salads was different.”
Lamb ribs Net +1

“Their signature dishes like the Afghani Pulao, Lamb Ribs, and Mixed Grills are the real stars of the menu. The meat is always tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned with those rich, earthy spices Afghani cuisine is known for.”
Lamb shinwari karahi Net +1

“best Lamb Shinwari Karahi, wonderful taste, freshly made, generous amount of food, staff is very friendly & nice interior. Simply *BEST*. You should definitely try and you’ll never regret it.”
Minced meat skewer Net +1

“The minced meat skewer was fab. Chicken very tender. Part of the beef was a bit dry but all in all very good.”
Mini platter Net +1

“While reading the reviews in the restaurant, we decided to go with the mini platter as suggested from one of the reviewers. It was plenty for two of us.”
Mix grill with pilaw rice Net +1

“mix grill with pilaw rice 4 of 5”
Mix platter Net +1

“Mix platter and karai was tasty.”
Mixed grills Net +1

“Their signature dishes like the Afghani Pulao, Lamb Ribs, and Mixed Grills are the real stars of the menu. The meat is always tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned with those rich, earthy spices Afghani cuisine is known for.”
Mutton chops Net +1

“Mutton chops , chicken kadai with kanadri naan n shank afghani pulao … this is the mandatory order whenever i visit… Thanks for maintaining the taste.”
Mutton karahi Net +1

“The food especially the mutton Karahi and the mutton tikas are the best I ever had my entire life.”
Mutton lehlari karahi Net +1

“Tried their mutton Shinwari, mutton Lehlari Karahi, and Degi Tikka, all were good, and the taste was on point.”
Mutton shanwaari Net +1

“Their mutton shanwaari is tasty 😊 And chaamp is also delicious”
Mutton shinvari boneless Net +1

“We ordered Mutton Shinvari Boneless, the meat was very tinder and juicy. The gravy taste like mix spice, adding value to the taste. Highly recommended.”
Mutton tikas Net +1

“The food especially the mutton Karahi and the mutton tikas are the best I ever had my entire life.”
Shank afghani pulao Net +1

“Mutton chops , chicken kadai with kanadri naan n shank afghani pulao … this is the mandatory order whenever i visit… Thanks for maintaining the taste.”
Shinawari boneless lamb karahi Net +1

“The Shinawari Boneless Lamb Karahi is truly a gem. The lamb is slow cooked in its own fat giving a delicious meaty flavor. For any one looking to experience delicious Afghani cuisine - I highly recommend this place.”
Shinwari dry meat Net +1

“We tried their famous Shinwari dry meat and the Karahi gravy. Both were perfect.”
Shinwari karahi Net +1

“Tasty food but food preparation takes a lot of time..specially shinwari karahi..took more than 45 mins for our order. So better to call and order before reaching the restaurant”
Wakha platter Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Wakha platter will hit your taste buds on a different level.”

Drinks 2

Green tea Net +1

“They served a special Qehwa (green tea) at the end of the meal, which was refreshing and aromatic.”
Sweet lassi Net +1

“We ordered Bar B Q Plater with Kabuli pulow and Chicken Shinwari with Afghan Nan and Sweet Lassi. It was a tremendous cuisine.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Lamb chops Net −1

“The lamb chops were overcooked—my son loves lamb chops, but he could barely eat them this time because they were burnt and had a strange taste.”
Bbq platter Net −1

“The Bbq platter was not worth the money. It was for 100 Aed & the chicken botis were dry and the kebabs and mutton rosh were not upto the mark. The Chicken Shinwari Karahi was great but overall the restaurant is bit pricey”
Chicken karahi Net −1

“The food was fresh, which we appreciated. However, the chicken karahi didn’t have much gravy — it was mostly just pieces. Since we prefer more gravy rather than only chicken pieces, this was a bit disappointing for us.”
Kabuli rice Net −1

“Ordered the Shinwari chicken karahi and shinwari platter. Karahi tasted good but the kabuli rice was just ok and had more of a taste of lamb in it”
Mutton rosh Net −1

“The Bbq platter was not worth the money. It was for 100 Aed & the chicken botis were dry and the kebabs and mutton rosh were not upto the mark. The Chicken Shinwari Karahi was great but overall the restaurant is bit pricey”
Rice with a mixed grill Net −1

“We ordered rice with a mixed grill. The chicken was extremely salty, almost inedible. We asked the waiter to try it, and they decided to pick out all the chicken with a spoon on the table and later served us a freshly grilled portion in the same quantity.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Pre-order dishes. Call 15–30 minutes ahead, especially for Shinwari or mutton karahi, since fresh preparation can take over 30 minutes.

Allow waiting. Do not arrive very hungry without ordering ahead; one review reports a 45-minute wait for Shinwari karahi.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Sharaf Eddine

Al Nahda First - Al Nahda, Dubai

04 345 4577

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 – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Fresh preparation can mean waits of 30–45 minutes, and some diners report even slower service.

Cleanliness concerns

Several reviews mention dirty washrooms, hand-wash areas, curtains and, in one serious account, an alleged cockroach in a dish.

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The Bottom Line

Wakha Restaurant is a meat-focused Afghan and Peshawari restaurant in Al Nahda. The strongest reason to consider it is the fresh, made-to-order cooking: reviewers regularly mention Mutton Shinwari Karahi, Chicken Shinwari Karahi, Kabuli Pulao and grill platters. The Shinwari dishes can be particularly good when the meat is tender and lightly seasoned rather than heavily reliant on red chilli.

Bread is another reliable order. Kandhari naan comes fresh from the tandoor, while lassi and Afghan pulao are recurring favourites. For groups, the restaurant has both majlis seating and regular tables; one reviewer found the arrangement suitable for six to eight people.

The traditional theme, Afghan-style dress and traditional-looking serving pots add character, although the ambience is not universally praised. Plan the timing carefully. Fresh preparation commonly means 30–45 minutes, so calling 15–30 minutes ahead is the most useful first-visit move.

Parking has also been inconsistent, with some diners using the opposite side of the road or the mall. Prices sit toward the higher end of casual Desi dining. Portions are sometimes described as generous, but another diner questioned the weight of one-kilogram meat orders.

Cleanliness is the main caution: multiple reviews mention dirty washrooms or dusty décor, and service experiences range from warm and attentive to slow or rude.