Darbar Restaurant

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Closed nowOpens 12pmSunday: 12pm - 10pm
151 Lonsdale St, Dandenong VIC 3175

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Dandenong's spacious Pakistani-Afghan hall, known for bold karahi and biryani.

A large, brightly lit hall built for big groups and buffets, warm and home-style when service is on song, but reviewers describe it swinging to chaotic on busy nights.

Large-capacity dining room that has hosted 60-plus-person buffets, Ramadan iftar buffet service, tandoor-baked naan.

Reviewers repeatedly praise authentic, home-style Pakistani and Afghan flavour, with several drawing direct comparisons to restaurants back home.

Opinion is split. some call the mutton karahi and biryani pricey for the portion, while others say the generous, fresh servings justify the cost.

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Comparing options? See Pendu Dhaba Curry Cafe nearby · 4.9
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Google rating4.4 ★ · 324 reviews
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151 Lonsdale St, Dandenong VIC 3175

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Dandenong

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