Doha is quickly establishing itself as the world’s culinary center. It is home to some of the world’s most unique culinary experiences. Doha has numerous establishments that serve authentic Pakistani cuisine. We’ve put up a list of the best Pakistani restaurants in Doha for you.
More than 100,000 Pakistani people live in Doha. To alleviate their homesickness, they try to search for things that remind them of home. And nothing reminds a person of home better than food.
With a variety of tastes, Pakistani food is some of the richest and most mouth-watering on the planet. A person hasn’t lived properly without tasting some amazing Pakistani Cuisine.
If you just have a hankering for something different and are in the mood for an adventure, then head on out to some of the restaurants on this list.
Here is the list of the 10 Best Pakistani Restaurants in Doha
1.Kabool Restaurant
When you search best restaurants in Doha, the name Kabool Restaurant invariably pops up. The restaurant takes you on a taste journey utilizing the many different herbs, spices, and fragrances Pakistani food is famous for.
With its wide range of dishes, the restaurant is surely one of Doha’s greatest Pakistani restaurants. From salads and appetizers to nans and curries, you’ll find everything here.
The restaurant is extremely family-friendly. It provides both indoor and outdoor seating. Another key point is that it offers entertainment in the form of live music.
The restaurant also provides excellent service and past clients can find no fault with the staff. Furthermore, the restaurant also offers both takeaway and free delivery options.
- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Best item(s): KhaoGreab Pak Mor, Steamed Rice-skin Dumpling, and Minced Chicken
- Pricing (for two): QAR 35 (approx.)
- Rating (Google Reviews):
- Timing: 6:30 Pm – 11:30 Pm (Monday to Sunday)
- Contact: +974 4465 4261
- Address: 9 Al Matar Al Qadeem St, Doha, Qatar
- Location: Click here to view in map
2. Lyari Darbar Restaurant (Pakistani restaurant in bin Mahmoud)
Bringing you a taste of authentic Pakistani street food in Doha is the Layari Darbar. Undoubtedly, It is one of the best Pakistani restaurants in bin Mahmoud.
Lyari Barbar provides some of Doha’s best and most flavorful cuisine. Some of its best dishes include Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani Plate, Chicken Haleem Plate, and Chicken Karahi Plate.
The restaurant brings to life the pervasive warmth that exists in traditional Pakistani households. Its decorations harken back to the days when large families gathered together to eat.
Moreover, the staff here is extremely helpful and is always watching to help their clients in any way possible.
- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Best item(s): Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani Plate, Chicken Haleem Plate, and Chicken
- Karahi Plate
- Pricing (for two): QAR 50
- Rating (Google Reviews):
- Timing: 5 Am – 11:30 Pm (Monday to Sunday)
- Contact: +974 7777 4468
- Address: Al Jazeera St, Doha, Qatar
- Location: Click here to view in map
3. Karachi Grill House
As the name suggests, this restaurant is all about grills. The restaurant produces some of the best-grilled food in all of Doha.
The restaurant produces succulent meats marinated in traditional sauces and wrapped with herbs and spices. Just describing the food here is enough to make your mouth water.
Moreover, the restaurant has more than enough seating areas with a separate section for families. In addition, to take care of all its clientele, the restaurant has a vegetarian section for those who don’t eat meat.
Come on up here for an experience that you will always remember.
- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Best item(s): Mutton Bihari Boti, Mutton Seekh Kebab, Chicken MalaiBoti, Chicken TikkaBoti, Chicken Seekh Kebab, Grill Chicken, and Mix BBQ Chicken Platte
- Pricing (for two): QAR 200
- Rating (Google Reviews):
- Timing: 8 Am – 12 Pm (Monday to Sunday)
- Contact: +974 5020 6022
- Address: Matar Qadeem Street, Old Airport Area, Doha
- Location: Click here to view in map
4. Al Jamal Restaurant
Pakistan is known for its exotic food and flavors that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. Well, Al Jamal Restaurant comes pretty close. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best Pakistani restaurant in Doha.
The restaurant brings you some excellently prepared dishes to bring the authentic taste of Pakistan. Some of their best items include Dal chana Mutton Mix, Paya, Chana Paya, Kheer, and Carrot Halwa.
Moreover, the restaurant provides indoor seating and also has the option of Takeaway and Home Delivery.
Additionally, the best thing about this restaurant is that it is extremely affordable. You can get quality food here at a very reasonable price.
- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Best item(s): Dal chana Mutton Mix, paya, Chana Paya, Kheer, and Carrot Halwa
- Pricing (for two): QAR 300
- Rating (Google Reviews):
- Timing: 7 Am – 12 Am (Monday to Sunday)
- Contact: +974 7021 4021
- Address: ابن عوف،, Doha, Qatar
- Location: Click here to view in map
5. Al Qaim restaurant
Al Qaim Restaurant is a small establishment tucked between two nondescript shops. However, its unprestigious location in no way impacts its food. Without a doubt, it is one of the best Pakistani restaurants in Doha.
The food prepared by Al Qaim’s chef is more than able to compete with the food prepared in any 5-star restaurant. The only difference between them will be that the food here will be far more reasonably priced.
Moreover, the restaurant provides an indoor seating arrangement and also has a breakfast menu. Additionally, the restaurant does not offer alcohol.
Further, the restaurant provides takeaway service.
- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Best item(s): Chicken Biryani Daigi, RoghniNaan, RasMalai,and Zarda
- Pricing (for two): QAR 50
- Rating (Google Reviews):
- Timing: 11 Am – 11 Pm (Sunday to Thursday), 7 Am – 11 Pm (Friday and Saturday)
- Contact: +974 3333 0618
- Address: 5HF9+MC7, Al Wukair, Qatar
- Location: Click here to view in map
6. Taste of Peshawar
You guessed it from the name. The restaurant provides you with dishes that have been refined by the Pathans of Peshawar for centuries. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best Pakistani restaurants in Doha.
The food here is cooked to perfection. As expected of a people who take their food so seriously. Some of the best items cooked under their hands include Namk Karahi, Dum Pukht, and Chapli Kebab.
The restaurant’s interior is a replica of a traditional Pathan household. Simple decorations are used that enhance the already existing beauty rather than adding more to it.
The restaurant provides both takeaway and home delivery services.
- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Best item(s): Namk Karahi, Dum Pukht, Chapli Kebab
- Pricing (for two): QAR 60
- Rating (Google Reviews):
- Timing: 6 Am – 1 Am (Monday to Sunday)
- Contact: +974 3334 6503
- Address: Ain Khalid Near Safari Hyper Market opposite BMW AL FardanDoha, Qatar, Doha, Qatar
- Location: Click here to view in map
7. Qutba (Pakistani restaurants in Doha)
Qutba is a small hole-in-the-wall eating establishment. they aren’t that big or well known. Perhaps, that’s why they are able to keep producing quality food every time someone goes there.
The restaurant distinguishes itself not only because of its great food but also because of the hospitable nature of its staff. The hospitality that is the hallmark of the Pakistani people is evident here. It is one of the best Pakistani restaurants in Doha.
The restaurant produces some of the greatest delicacies including but not limited to Paya, Haleem, Tandoori Roti, Mutton, and Biryani. Washing it all down with hot green tea, allows you to end the day with peace.
The restaurant offers both Takeaway and home delivery options as well dine-in.
- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Best item(s): QAR 90
- Pricing (for two): Paya, Haleem, Tandoori Roti, Mutton, Biryani
- Rating (Google Reviews):
- Timing: 11 Am – 3 Pm, 5 Pm – 12 Am (Monday to Sunday)
- Contact: +974 4442 8870
- Address: 1 Ibn Dirham St, Doha, Qatar
- Location: Click here to view in map
8. Pak Pakwan
Pak Pakwan is one of the best Pakistani Restaurants in Doha Qatar. We can give this title to Pak Pakwan without any hesitation.
The food cooked here is more than enough to rival the food produced back in Pakistan. However, one thing that must be noted is the attention to cleanliness and proper hygiene that is done here.
The restaurant has a warm ambiance that is perfect for both a family gathering or a get-together with friends.
The restaurant does both takeaway and home delivery alongside dine-in.
- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Best item(s): Biryani, Nihari, Matar Palao
- Pricing (for two): QAR 125
- Rating (Google Reviews):
- Timing: 11:30 Am – 11:30 Pm (Sunday to Thursday), 7 Am to 11:30 Pm (Friday and Saturday)
- Contact: +974 7029 0509
- Address: Al Diwan St, Doha, Qatar
- Location: Click here to view in map
9. Punjab Restaurant (famous Punjabi restaurant in Doha)
Punjab Restaurant is named after Pakistan’s most populous province and most food-oriented province. The restaurant wishes to recreate the flavors of Punjab in the heartland of Qatar. It is easily the most famous Punjabi restaurant in Doha.
And we must say, that the restaurant has succeeded in this regard. It has been producing quality Punjabi fare at reasonable rates. The food produces here is mouth-watering and delectable.
Additionally, one of the best things about the food here, is that they are not stingy with the portions. They supply you so much that by the time your plate is finished, you are bursting at the seams.
Moreover, this restaurant has an indoor seating arrangement so that you can eat in privacy.
- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Best item(s): ChapliKabab, Mutton Karahi, GulabJamun, Rotia and Biryani
- Pricing (for two): QAR 100
- Rating (Google Reviews):
- Timing: 6 Am – 12 Am (Sunday to Thursday), 6 Am to 1 Am (Friday and Saturday)
- Contact: +974 4411 5923
- Address: Al Adhwaa St, Doha, Qatar
- Location: Click here to view in map
Hope you have a great sampling of the best of what Doha has to offer.
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