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What to order at Karachi Darbar
- Must order
- Chicken karahi with tandoori roti and a plate of seekh kebab on the side.
- Signature dishes
- Chicken karahi, Nihari, Seekh kebab, Haleem
- Editor tip
- Friday mornings bring halwa puri and chickpeas before the karahi menu switches on at lunch.
CuisinePakistani
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodAl Karama
HoursDaily 04:00-02:00
Phone+971 4 334 7434
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