Experts' Choice Award Ravi's
What the experts agree on
Ravi's is a legendary no-frills Pakistani canteen where taxi drivers and expats crowd in for authentic curries and biryanis at unbeatable prices. Plastic chairs and paper tablecloths are part of the charm at this Dubai institution.
“Always crowded, especially on the weekends, Ravi will hit all the right spots for those on the lookout for authentic Pakistani and Northern Indian food.”
– On the Grid
Concierge "This Pakistani fast-food institution on the Satwa roundabout existed well before the era of artificial islands to serve laborers from the subcontinent who built Dubai's infrastructure."
BlackBook "It has all the aesthetic hallmarks of a place to avoid; plastic garden furniture, paper tablecloths, recyclable tupperware, electric waterfall mural."
Rough Guide "This famous little Pakistani café attracts a loyal local and expat clientele thanks to its tasty array of subcontinental standards – veg, chicken and mutton curries, biriyanis and breads."
Condé Nast Traveler "This no-frills Pakistani restaurant is a Dubai institution." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This now infamous Pakistani canteen in Satwa is crammed with taxi drivers and expats, eager for Ravi's delicious dishes of mutton achar and flavorful chicken korma for unbeatable prices." Full review
