Pak Liyari, Bur Dubai
16 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/dubai, r/DubaiCentral20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Pak Liyari's biryani recommendations span Dubai outlets, with Bur Dubai represented here. Mutton and beef get praise, while one diner finds the chicken less convincing. The Bur Dubai outlet has both explicit recommendations and a warning that it has declined. In other comments, a diner reports weaker rice and masala, and another considers the brand overrated.
Address
Pak Liyari Restaurant L.L.C (Br.), BDB Building - 27 21A St - opp. Astoria Hotel - Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Desperate_Fox8020 in r/dubai · Aug 2026
Recommends it as the Pakistani-style biryani option.
- Recommendsu/geographical19 in r/dubai · Aug 2026
Names the Bur Dubai branch as the place to go for mutton biryani.
- Recommendsu/DullLetterhead4561 in r/dubai · Jul 2025taste
Recommends Pak Lyari for mutton biryani with double masala.
- Recommendsu/SmartDoctor00 in r/DubaiCentral · Oct 2026
Suggests this place for biryani.
- Recommendsu/LowCardiologist2282 in r/DubaiCentral · May 2024taste
Says Pak Liyari is the best, praising mutton and beef though chicken is weaker.
- Recommendsu/asadultan3 in r/dubai · Apr 2024
Names Pak Lyari as a biryani recommendation.
- Caveatu/Maleficent-Moose5329 in r/dubai · Aug 2026consistency
Says it is not as good as it used to be.
- Recommendsu/3rdCultureDudee in r/dubai · Aug 2026
Names Pak Liyari as a recommendation.
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- Recommendsu/Revolutionary-Duty53 in r/dubai · Aug 2026
Recommends the Bur Dubai branch of Pak Liyari.
- Caveatu/ashfriends in r/dubai · Jul 2025
Calls it highly overrated.
- Recommendsu/redditchens in r/dubai · Jun 2025taste
Recommends Pak Liyari for its biryani.
- Mixedu/Easy_Independent1296 in r/DubaiCentral · May 2024consistency
Says it was great but lately rice and masala declined and potatoes too soft.
- Recommendsu/Wild-Entrance4081 in r/DubaiCentral · May 2024value
Says you cannot get better biryani for the price and it is worth it.
- Recommendsu/nerdy_mafia in r/DubaiCentral · May 2024
Names Pak Liyari as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/sumaiyaeb92 in r/dubai · Apr 2024taste
A first-hand diner near Salah Aldin metro station rates the biryani the best ever and the rest of the menu strong.
- Recommendsu/LuckyService9441 in r/dubai · Dec 2025
Lists Pakliyari under Pakistani recommendations for biryani.
- Mixedu/RoleMaster1395 in r/dubai · Aug 2025variety
Wants the kitchen to concentrate on beef biryani and build out that part of the menu.
- Recommendsu/PrudentInitiative273 in r/dubai · Jul 2025
Agrees with the Pak Liyari recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Descoteau in r/dubai · Mar 2025taste
Says their biryani is amazing, preferring the mutton.
- Recommendsu/Unique-Doughnut1533 in r/DubaiCentral · May 2024
Agrees it is the only right answer.
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Details last checked 29 Oct 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.