My wife and I eat out 1-3 times a week. We look for new places to dine! This was a great experience! The food is excellent! Our taste buds are different, I like "spicy" foods and my wife is just the opposite. I say this because Lahore food can be spicy for the weak. I had Chicken Biryani, Salad and Naan. The Biryani is enough for me to come back again and again. It's spicy and favorable. Their salad is cucumber, relish, onions and with yogurt dressing (No leaf vegetables). It was good! My wife had Pulao Kabab. She loved the Basmati rice and said the Kabab was spicy and devour it. We like the family style setting. Each entree is served to be shared! Everyone should order a different entree to be shared by all! The quantity is excellent! The presentation was good. The food is made from scratch! Be patient! This is not a fast food joint! My wife and I bought our "kindle" and approximately 20-25 minutes we were blessed with great food! Here's one to remember! The "chef" came to our table and asked if we were satisfied with his cooking. Mine you, not the server, the CHEF! That's how important they value your opinion. Step out of your comfortable zone and try some honest comfort food. Please note, the dining area is warm. The air condition is not running at full blast. The next time I will not sit by the door, but in the middle where I don't feel the heat coming in from the door opening. Other than that, "Lahor's" is the place you need to put on your "bucket" list of meals to try! You will not be disappointed!
(5)
Rebecca Y.
Genuine Pakistani food- soooooo delicious! Very flavorful, fresh, and spicy (although not too spicy). My husband is from Pakistan, and we have been getting several orders a week from here for awhile now. We call ahead and pick up several dishes to last us through the week. My favorite are the haleem and biryani. My husband loves the nihari and chicken karahi. Highly recommend! You week not be disappointed- and will be coming back for more delicious food.
(5)
Akhuel C.
I hope this place survives. Small and unassuming. Went there a while away. While owner is nice, foot isn't vey good and cramped space. Hopefully they improve.
(3)
Hassaan I.
If you are looking for authentic Pakistani food then you've found it. The haleem, chicken karahi, and chicken biryani are our favorites. Extremely friendly and courteous owner, who provides excellent service. Enjoy!!
(5)
Vikram D.
i tried their chicken Biryani. Chicken was not well marinated and i was not very happy with the biryani spices too. I bought the groupon but when i tried to use it, the owner's face went pale. I am not sure why the voucher was even floated if you are disappointed when the customer tried to use it.
(3)
Farhan M.
They have excellent food and are extremely polite. Authentic Desi food in Chandler. You have to try their samosas. They are melt in your mouth perfect. Haleem is excellent and in fact all items on the menu are excellent.
(5)
Michael W.
Been here twice now. The food is definitely one of the best middle Eastern foods around the valley. The owner is extremely friendly and helped us with out selections of food. The tikka chicken masala is an excellent choice. Highly recommend this restaurant
(5)
foodie f.
Chicken Biryani was bad. Certainly not dum. Was sogging with chicken curry put on top.
(1)
Jerri J.
I was thrilled to discover this wonderful restaurant so close to my work. I have dined here 3 times already and have had a delicious experience each time. I have tried multiple dishes and they have all been extraordinary. It is easy to miss because of the location, but keep looking, it is well worth it!
(5)
Shazia K.
By far this is the worst place I've been service sucks ass it took almost an hour and 30 min for our dinner to come the chai was horrible yeah no good experience not coming back at all
(1)
Mohd Yasin K.
Great Food!!! & Friendly Service From the Tea to the Pulao, each and everything I have tried till date nothing has disappointed me. And trust me I have tried a lot of items already due to being a foodie. Everything reminds me of home, the authenticity of the taste of the food cooked here is unbelievable. Freshly made is the biggest secret. It takes a while but you will not be disappointed with what you get after the wait. The only restaurant in the valley to make you feel like you are back home. The most authentic tasting Indo-Pak restaurant. Great Work!!! Keep it Up!!!!!!!
(5)
Penny R.
This place is off the hook! Best food ever. I loved the Chicken Biryani, it could not have been more flavorful, and the mix of spices with the chicken was unbelievable. The white sauce you pour over everything was taking my food to a whole other level. I had watched a recent episode on the food network about Pakistani food. I went online and found Lahori's Daba. Since I am about as all American as it gets, the reviews sent me here. I was not sorry. I had wonderful service from the owner and his son. Polite, courteous and quick. I brought my small son, and we enjoyed the cultural aspects of all of the families coming in with their kids. It was like visiting a foreign country. We had the almond rice pudding for desert. Perfect sweetness and consistency. Delicious taste. We asked for Samosa's but the owner explained he had not gotten any today. I will definitely be back. Loved the atmosphere. Loved the prices. Loved the portions. Cannot say anything negative. My new fave food place......I felt like we had transported to another country and were in the heart of Pakistan. It was awesome ! Definitely going to go back for more.
(5)
Ray D.
First time in Chandler area. Originally from Pakistan so I know the difference between the so called authentic and want to be. The food is excellent. The owner is a very nice guy and will get you the food the way you like it. I plan on traveling to the area often and will definitely go back.
(5)
Asaad K.
The food is awesome. The owners take ownership in running the business. The best dishes I tried are as follow Tandori chicken, Nehari, Haleem and chicken baryanni. Giving it 5 stars. Definitely recommended.
(5)
Rene S.
I am not much of a fan of Indian or Pakistani food. My son brought me here and I conservatively ordered a vegetable fried rice thinking that it would be more agreeable for digestion. Was I surprised! The food was absolutely delicious! The spices used and the accompanying dressing were terrific. Our host was most helpful and pleasant. Must come back and try other items in the menu.
(5)
Amb R.
Very good grilled food & fast service .hospitable & clean place .will go again to try more dishes
(5)
Eric B.
I went in here after they renovated from being Shalimar. New owners now which is a bummer but I'm not surprised. The old owner was a great cook and very friendly, but he needed help in the kitchen and I think was a little overwhelmed doing so much himself. The new food is still great, but not quite as amazing. I did appreciate the renovation though, it looked much nicer. Food isn't as dirt cheap as it was, but still very reasonable. I'll be coming back next time I'm in Chandler.
(4)
makku d.
Authentic pakistani food, small family owned place which is the beauty of it. try chapli kabab! Very reasonably priced, Need to have better signage, its hard to find this place when its dark, well worth the trip to this side of town.
(5)
Harsh B.
Good authentic tasting food. They take time to prepare but that is because their preparation is fresh and different for different style of curries. The owner is friendly.
(5)
Sirisha B.
Amazing place for ind-pak food. Great service. They have authentic ..and I mean authentic cuisines.. No compromise on taste and quality. Try out the chicken biryani.
(5)
Chantelle M.
This was one of the worst dining experiences I have had! I was excited to try this place because I recently moved to a house across the street. I was sorely disappointed. The place was being run by two teens. Within minutes of ordering we spotted our first cockroach crawling. We spotted several more during dinner and couldn't continue to eat. The food tasted good for the most part but we a mild beef appetizer as something for our toddler to munch on. They came out and said they didn't have anymore of that item and recommended the potato version instead. When I told him it was for the toddler he said it would be fine. What came out tasted good but was so spicy it would not be good for a toddler. My chicken tikka masala said it was spicy on the menu but was not spicy at all. The garlic naan did not have ANY garlic flavor whatsoever. When I asked if there was a manager I could speak to they indicated that he was not there and that there was no one else present. When we were pulling out of the parking space, we saw the two teens explaining everything to an older woman. Clearly there was someone else present but they didn't want to talk to us. With the spicy food, we had to ask several times to get our drink refilled. Since there was no manager there was no adjustment on the bill. The only thing I was told is "sorry, the seasons are changing so the roaches are coming out." Not a good answer. Restaurants need to have proper vermin control. This was just disgusting. I do not recommend this restaurant at all.
(1)
Rahul I.
Went on 08/28/2015 for the second time to Lahori's Dhaba. I actually ordered carryout. My wife and I ordered Beef Nihari, and the famous Chicken Biriyani. 1) Regarding the Chicken Biriyani, there is only one word that describes the following, "Wow!!!" I mean it in a good way. I was pleasantly surprised. About the only other place that I remember where the biriyani tasted like this was a Muslim restaurant I ate at in Delhi. It was good. This was worth the wait. I even ordered it ahead of time. Chicken Biriyani is good. They suggested Mutton Biriyani, but I think that if I ordered mutton instead of chicken, it would have been too heavy for my wife or I. The biriyani is good. It is worth it. Keep the quality. No change needed. 2) For the Beef Nihari, still very good. Worth ordering. Usually, whenever my wife and I go to a place like this, we tend to order one entree each, and we make sure to order two dishes that are dramatically different from each other, as we like to share. This is why we ordered one beef and one chicken. This further emphasizes that the quality of the food is very good at Lahori's Dhaba. They just need to work on a few things regarding presentation and service. I am sure that if they get that straightened out, and they perhaps do some unique things for market distinction, they will have a good, stable, steady business. What scares me about this business though is that this place is always so quiet...even on a Friday night at 6:30 PM. I do not see many customers. Everyone knows that a business needs paying customers to survive. Restaurants are a tough business. I really want this business to make money and to survive. If they can figure out the marketing and work at differentiating themselves from their competition, they hopefully can accomplish this. This place needs to be as busy as some of the Middle Eastern (Lebanese) restaurants that my wife and I go to in the Valley (where there is an hour wait for a table because of demand). I want to see this place that busy. I definitely wish this restaurant well.
(4)
Dhar D.
This place needs a five star Go there and give them time to cook for you and I think you will be very happy They close at 2:30 pm after lunch it is 3:42 pm and we just left They did not close because we where there As a customer o appreciate that very much Whatever I asked for they provided that Meat or vegetarian dishes I was happy Nihari, One Meat dish, Matter Paneer, Daal Tadka Naan Not bad We ate and also asked them to pack for us Very important for me to mention this Yesterday they where closed and I called and the owner answered he directed me to another Resturant where he was sure that everything halal is served and informed me that is where he himself will eat if not at his place I think that was very nice of him JZK for being kind
(5)
Pragati S.
Awesome food! I am a vegeterian and their matar paneer, veg fried rice, kheer in dessert is very tasty. Their kheer (rice pudding) tastes like rabri and is very rich in taste unlike normal kheer. A must try place in chandler, arizona.
(5)
Jeffrey C.
Stopped for dinner for the first time today. Great food, the chicken I had was so tender it just about melted in my mouth. And the array of spices was not overpowering but a perfect complement for the dish. Highly recommend, and it was worth the 20 min drive!
(5)
Anupam G.
A friend recommended this place to us. I was a bit skeptic about it as I had never heard about it. But...this place is beyond amazing. Best samosas I've ever had in US. Absolutely loved the spices in Chicken Biryani. I wish we had packed more. I'll definitely go back for the Mutton Biryani one day. Owner is very friendly! Tip : Please be patient once you order. They make everything from scratch, but it's amazing!
(5)
Maria Q.
Best goat biryani ever. Love the chicken boti n beef haleem n beef balti. Now been here multiple times n will continue to come back. Surprisingly consistent food flavors. Keep up the good work guys.
(5)
Han L.
They actually listened to my feedback and revamp the menu and improve the service : ) I will be back here for my fav curry dish and try more dishes! Their curry dish is very unique! Nothing like the Indian curry nor the Chinese, nor the Japanese, nor the Thai curry. Their spice is out of this world!
(5)
Abraham J.
We wanted to go to the Thai place next door, but it was closed, so we tried this place instead, and it was awesome! We ordered samosas for an appetizer, but they were out. However, the food was quickly brought out so it didn't matter. We ordered a chicken kabob and chicken tikka masala. Both DELICIOUS. This little place has big flavor. They also threw in a free dessert. So nice, so good.
(5)
Isra M.
I don't know if it's rude but I have to lick my fingers!!! We just lunched here & the Chicken Karahi is AMAZING! The meat that came with the nehari was melting. So tender. I love the service~ they really care about the customer & the quality of the good matches. Thank you! You keep us coming back.
(5)
Kelly R.
All I can say is WOW, this place needs to be in its own category when it comes to Indo-Pak Cuisine. I've come back several times and have driven 45 min just to have their Chicken Biryani. The Pakoras are very light and their Tandoori Chicken is not extremely spicy or over powered with red tandoori sauce. I just had the Chicken Karahi last night which was perfect with Naan. I always call ahead because its best for takeout. Great food takes time and they take their time to make sure it is prepared adequately. I promise its worth the wait. The restaurant is quaint and comforting, almost as if you are coming over for family dinner. The portions are generous and customer service is always great. I always try to have something new but the Chicken Biryani is a MUST to accompany any dish here. 5 stars because the food is consistently Amazing, they are clean, offer great service, portions are generous and prices just cant be beat! Can't wait to go back!
(5)
A S.
We just had the worst chicken boti and tandoori chicken. This place was recommended to us today and so we decided to give it a try this evening I don't know whose food is in the picture but it's nothing like what we got The chicken was super dry and burnt and had no flavor whatsoever. Scraggly limp piece s of lettuce. Wonder if it was leftover from lunch. Even the naan was chewy and stale Will never go here again even if it is FREE
(1)
Michelle K.
I just can't say enough about how delicious their food is! Soooo good and freshly made for you! My husband is Pakistani and even he loves the authentic food. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it! The biriyani is to die for! So good! You definitely won't go wrong ordering food from here. So check it out!!!!!
(5)
Abhishek K.
The best briyani in town. The hosts are great and service is excellent. Karahi chicken is lip smacking. Must go for Indian food lovers.
(5)
Binay J.
I am a foodie and have been a connoisseur with various dishes, this restaurant is by far the best I have tasted in authentic kebabs, biryanis and meat based dishes. It's simply awesome. Try any meat based dishes only, you will really fall in love with the taste. It caters to Indian/Pakistani taste buds. The dine-in facility is small but neat, forget the sprawl and focus on the food... I would definitely recommend it
(5)
Krupesh K.
I am a foodie, and since I come from Goa, I can confidently say that I know Indian food well. Really well .. Lol In the whole of Phx no place can offer a chicken biryani to Rival this place.. It's very reasonably priced and quantities are gracious..check it out!
(5)
Adeel A.
Outstanding food!! Best Pakistani food in the valley. No doubt. Family run place with great service. Recommend highly!!!
(5)
Clockwork P.
Lahoris Dhaba's is the best Indian Pakistani food I've ever had. You can trust any place where The Owner and his wife are the ones making the food in the kitchen. Very tasty and honestly the best in all the valley.
(5)
Toseef K.
Came here on a Sunday at 11:15 after seeing the great reviews. It is supposed to open at 11. No one is here....this lets is know that it must not be all that great. They have no customers and didn't even bother to open on time.
(1)
Nadeem H.
I know Pakistani cuisine as Im Pakistani. Ive been to this restaurant once and tried their paratha rolls (both chk and beef) and chicken karahi. I had them made spicy. The rolls were tasty, authentic and delicious. The chicken karahi was good. The food made me long to come back and try something else. Im definitely going back for the rolls. The place is not fancy but is clean. It seems to be family owned. I wish them luck as we really need a tasty Pakistani restaurant in Phoenix.
(4)
Thoko M.
Stumbled upon this place while in Phoenix for work. Overall it was a very pleasant surprise! I ordered Chicken Karahi, Tarka daal and their signature Nihari. Their tarka dall is through the roof! The chicken karahi was very flavorful and a good complement to the sweet spicy/garlic taste of the daal. Their nihari however was very disappointing. It lacked consistency and a strong flavor. In general just very bland. Their naan skills are also under par and quite disappointing. They were not fluffy at all and were more akin to a roti texture. If they could kick up a notch on cooking good naan then it would go a long way towards pairing well with the rest of their food. I've heard that their specialties are kabobs and biryani but sadly I did not have time to go back and try them out. Don't be surprised if you arrive to find the place empty. I found that a majority of the people come here for takeouts. The owner is, as expected from Lahore, and very pleasant to talk to. I didn't have the heart to critique the food to him as I am doing now but I can see them having great potential if they improve a few minor things. They definitely seem to stick to the style of true punjabi home cooking rather than tone down the spices and flavor to "caucasize" their food. And hell, you can't beat their cheap prices either! Pro-tip: If you're on a kick to quench your thirst and douse your taste buds with some strong flavorful nihair, then head on over to Khyber Halal on N 24th st. It sounds counter-intuitive to be eating nihari at an Afghani joint but you HAVE to try it to believe it. I was equally confused when I first tried it till the chef revealed that to me that she had learned the recipe from a Pakistani chef!
(4)
Emily D.
It's great. Under new management, it is vastly improved. The chicken Tikka masala and Mateer paneer are outstanding if a tad oily. The samosa were perfect - potato/veg blend with perfect amount of crispness. The main problem is that you can't tell wear the restaurant is because there's no sign unless I still couldn't see it. I had to call the guy and ask him to direct me toward it. I truly hope this doesn't prevent people from going in, because the food is outstanding and not expensive at all.The restaurant is very cute to sit in or order and head in to pick it up, you will not be disappointed.
(5)
Scott S.
Such a wonderful surprise! We thought initially it was an Indian restaurant but when the food arrived we realized that the spices were different and yet fantastically delicious. We devoured everything, and only at the end did the owner educate us that the restaurant is actually Pakistani. It felt like we had stumbled across a private home with a wonderful family willing to cook us a generous mouthwatering dinner. I can only say that if you can appreciate foods that are found in this region of the world you will come to love the special little restaurant, please give it a try!
(5)
Dana B.
The service was very prompt and friendly. The food was good but not amazing to us. We prefer a bit more spice than this restaurant.
(3)
Nick J.
Maybe I just had a bad experience and should try it again, but this was super greasy. The Tika Masala curry was basically a greasy masala soup. I also got the fried rice and it was just dripping with oil. Perhaps this is great for many, but not my cup of tea...
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
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Joseph M.
My wife and I eat out 1-3 times a week. We look for new places to dine! This was a great experience! The food is excellent! Our taste buds are different, I like "spicy" foods and my wife is just the opposite. I say this because Lahore food can be spicy for the weak. I had Chicken Biryani, Salad and Naan. The Biryani is enough for me to come back again and again. It's spicy and favorable. Their salad is cucumber, relish, onions and with yogurt dressing (No leaf vegetables). It was good! My wife had Pulao Kabab. She loved the Basmati rice and said the Kabab was spicy and devour it. We like the family style setting. Each entree is served to be shared! Everyone should order a different entree to be shared by all! The quantity is excellent! The presentation was good. The food is made from scratch! Be patient! This is not a fast food joint! My wife and I bought our "kindle" and approximately 20-25 minutes we were blessed with great food! Here's one to remember! The "chef" came to our table and asked if we were satisfied with his cooking. Mine you, not the server, the CHEF! That's how important they value your opinion. Step out of your comfortable zone and try some honest comfort food. Please note, the dining area is warm. The air condition is not running at full blast. The next time I will not sit by the door, but in the middle where I don't feel the heat coming in from the door opening. Other than that, "Lahor's" is the place you need to put on your "bucket" list of meals to try! You will not be disappointed!
(5)Rebecca Y.
Genuine Pakistani food- soooooo delicious! Very flavorful, fresh, and spicy (although not too spicy). My husband is from Pakistan, and we have been getting several orders a week from here for awhile now. We call ahead and pick up several dishes to last us through the week. My favorite are the haleem and biryani. My husband loves the nihari and chicken karahi. Highly recommend! You week not be disappointed- and will be coming back for more delicious food.
(5)Akhuel C.
I hope this place survives. Small and unassuming. Went there a while away. While owner is nice, foot isn't vey good and cramped space. Hopefully they improve.
(3)Hassaan I.
If you are looking for authentic Pakistani food then you've found it. The haleem, chicken karahi, and chicken biryani are our favorites. Extremely friendly and courteous owner, who provides excellent service. Enjoy!!
(5)Vikram D.
i tried their chicken Biryani. Chicken was not well marinated and i was not very happy with the biryani spices too. I bought the groupon but when i tried to use it, the owner's face went pale. I am not sure why the voucher was even floated if you are disappointed when the customer tried to use it.
(3)Farhan M.
They have excellent food and are extremely polite. Authentic Desi food in Chandler. You have to try their samosas. They are melt in your mouth perfect. Haleem is excellent and in fact all items on the menu are excellent.
(5)Michael W.
Been here twice now. The food is definitely one of the best middle Eastern foods around the valley. The owner is extremely friendly and helped us with out selections of food. The tikka chicken masala is an excellent choice. Highly recommend this restaurant
(5)foodie f.
Chicken Biryani was bad. Certainly not dum. Was sogging with chicken curry put on top.
(1)Jerri J.
I was thrilled to discover this wonderful restaurant so close to my work. I have dined here 3 times already and have had a delicious experience each time. I have tried multiple dishes and they have all been extraordinary. It is easy to miss because of the location, but keep looking, it is well worth it!
(5)Shazia K.
By far this is the worst place I've been service sucks ass it took almost an hour and 30 min for our dinner to come the chai was horrible yeah no good experience not coming back at all
(1)Mohd Yasin K.
Great Food!!! & Friendly Service From the Tea to the Pulao, each and everything I have tried till date nothing has disappointed me. And trust me I have tried a lot of items already due to being a foodie. Everything reminds me of home, the authenticity of the taste of the food cooked here is unbelievable. Freshly made is the biggest secret. It takes a while but you will not be disappointed with what you get after the wait. The only restaurant in the valley to make you feel like you are back home. The most authentic tasting Indo-Pak restaurant. Great Work!!! Keep it Up!!!!!!!
(5)Penny R.
This place is off the hook! Best food ever. I loved the Chicken Biryani, it could not have been more flavorful, and the mix of spices with the chicken was unbelievable. The white sauce you pour over everything was taking my food to a whole other level. I had watched a recent episode on the food network about Pakistani food. I went online and found Lahori's Daba. Since I am about as all American as it gets, the reviews sent me here. I was not sorry. I had wonderful service from the owner and his son. Polite, courteous and quick. I brought my small son, and we enjoyed the cultural aspects of all of the families coming in with their kids. It was like visiting a foreign country. We had the almond rice pudding for desert. Perfect sweetness and consistency. Delicious taste. We asked for Samosa's but the owner explained he had not gotten any today. I will definitely be back. Loved the atmosphere. Loved the prices. Loved the portions. Cannot say anything negative. My new fave food place......I felt like we had transported to another country and were in the heart of Pakistan. It was awesome ! Definitely going to go back for more.
(5)Ray D.
First time in Chandler area. Originally from Pakistan so I know the difference between the so called authentic and want to be. The food is excellent. The owner is a very nice guy and will get you the food the way you like it. I plan on traveling to the area often and will definitely go back.
(5)Asaad K.
The food is awesome. The owners take ownership in running the business. The best dishes I tried are as follow Tandori chicken, Nehari, Haleem and chicken baryanni. Giving it 5 stars. Definitely recommended.
(5)Rene S.
I am not much of a fan of Indian or Pakistani food. My son brought me here and I conservatively ordered a vegetable fried rice thinking that it would be more agreeable for digestion. Was I surprised! The food was absolutely delicious! The spices used and the accompanying dressing were terrific. Our host was most helpful and pleasant. Must come back and try other items in the menu.
(5)Amb R.
Very good grilled food & fast service .hospitable & clean place .will go again to try more dishes
(5)Eric B.
I went in here after they renovated from being Shalimar. New owners now which is a bummer but I'm not surprised. The old owner was a great cook and very friendly, but he needed help in the kitchen and I think was a little overwhelmed doing so much himself. The new food is still great, but not quite as amazing. I did appreciate the renovation though, it looked much nicer. Food isn't as dirt cheap as it was, but still very reasonable. I'll be coming back next time I'm in Chandler.
(4)makku d.
Authentic pakistani food, small family owned place which is the beauty of it. try chapli kabab! Very reasonably priced, Need to have better signage, its hard to find this place when its dark, well worth the trip to this side of town.
(5)Harsh B.
Good authentic tasting food. They take time to prepare but that is because their preparation is fresh and different for different style of curries. The owner is friendly.
(5)Sirisha B.
Amazing place for ind-pak food. Great service. They have authentic ..and I mean authentic cuisines.. No compromise on taste and quality. Try out the chicken biryani.
(5)Chantelle M.
This was one of the worst dining experiences I have had! I was excited to try this place because I recently moved to a house across the street. I was sorely disappointed. The place was being run by two teens. Within minutes of ordering we spotted our first cockroach crawling. We spotted several more during dinner and couldn't continue to eat. The food tasted good for the most part but we a mild beef appetizer as something for our toddler to munch on. They came out and said they didn't have anymore of that item and recommended the potato version instead. When I told him it was for the toddler he said it would be fine. What came out tasted good but was so spicy it would not be good for a toddler. My chicken tikka masala said it was spicy on the menu but was not spicy at all. The garlic naan did not have ANY garlic flavor whatsoever. When I asked if there was a manager I could speak to they indicated that he was not there and that there was no one else present. When we were pulling out of the parking space, we saw the two teens explaining everything to an older woman. Clearly there was someone else present but they didn't want to talk to us. With the spicy food, we had to ask several times to get our drink refilled. Since there was no manager there was no adjustment on the bill. The only thing I was told is "sorry, the seasons are changing so the roaches are coming out." Not a good answer. Restaurants need to have proper vermin control. This was just disgusting. I do not recommend this restaurant at all.
(1)Rahul I.
Went on 08/28/2015 for the second time to Lahori's Dhaba. I actually ordered carryout. My wife and I ordered Beef Nihari, and the famous Chicken Biriyani. 1) Regarding the Chicken Biriyani, there is only one word that describes the following, "Wow!!!" I mean it in a good way. I was pleasantly surprised. About the only other place that I remember where the biriyani tasted like this was a Muslim restaurant I ate at in Delhi. It was good. This was worth the wait. I even ordered it ahead of time. Chicken Biriyani is good. They suggested Mutton Biriyani, but I think that if I ordered mutton instead of chicken, it would have been too heavy for my wife or I. The biriyani is good. It is worth it. Keep the quality. No change needed. 2) For the Beef Nihari, still very good. Worth ordering. Usually, whenever my wife and I go to a place like this, we tend to order one entree each, and we make sure to order two dishes that are dramatically different from each other, as we like to share. This is why we ordered one beef and one chicken. This further emphasizes that the quality of the food is very good at Lahori's Dhaba. They just need to work on a few things regarding presentation and service. I am sure that if they get that straightened out, and they perhaps do some unique things for market distinction, they will have a good, stable, steady business. What scares me about this business though is that this place is always so quiet...even on a Friday night at 6:30 PM. I do not see many customers. Everyone knows that a business needs paying customers to survive. Restaurants are a tough business. I really want this business to make money and to survive. If they can figure out the marketing and work at differentiating themselves from their competition, they hopefully can accomplish this. This place needs to be as busy as some of the Middle Eastern (Lebanese) restaurants that my wife and I go to in the Valley (where there is an hour wait for a table because of demand). I want to see this place that busy. I definitely wish this restaurant well.
(4)Dhar D.
This place needs a five star Go there and give them time to cook for you and I think you will be very happy They close at 2:30 pm after lunch it is 3:42 pm and we just left They did not close because we where there As a customer o appreciate that very much Whatever I asked for they provided that Meat or vegetarian dishes I was happy Nihari, One Meat dish, Matter Paneer, Daal Tadka Naan Not bad We ate and also asked them to pack for us Very important for me to mention this Yesterday they where closed and I called and the owner answered he directed me to another Resturant where he was sure that everything halal is served and informed me that is where he himself will eat if not at his place I think that was very nice of him JZK for being kind
(5)Pragati S.
Awesome food! I am a vegeterian and their matar paneer, veg fried rice, kheer in dessert is very tasty. Their kheer (rice pudding) tastes like rabri and is very rich in taste unlike normal kheer. A must try place in chandler, arizona.
(5)Jeffrey C.
Stopped for dinner for the first time today. Great food, the chicken I had was so tender it just about melted in my mouth. And the array of spices was not overpowering but a perfect complement for the dish. Highly recommend, and it was worth the 20 min drive!
(5)Anupam G.
A friend recommended this place to us. I was a bit skeptic about it as I had never heard about it. But...this place is beyond amazing. Best samosas I've ever had in US. Absolutely loved the spices in Chicken Biryani. I wish we had packed more. I'll definitely go back for the Mutton Biryani one day. Owner is very friendly! Tip : Please be patient once you order. They make everything from scratch, but it's amazing!
(5)Maria Q.
Best goat biryani ever. Love the chicken boti n beef haleem n beef balti. Now been here multiple times n will continue to come back. Surprisingly consistent food flavors. Keep up the good work guys.
(5)Han L.
They actually listened to my feedback and revamp the menu and improve the service : ) I will be back here for my fav curry dish and try more dishes! Their curry dish is very unique! Nothing like the Indian curry nor the Chinese, nor the Japanese, nor the Thai curry. Their spice is out of this world!
(5)Abraham J.
We wanted to go to the Thai place next door, but it was closed, so we tried this place instead, and it was awesome! We ordered samosas for an appetizer, but they were out. However, the food was quickly brought out so it didn't matter. We ordered a chicken kabob and chicken tikka masala. Both DELICIOUS. This little place has big flavor. They also threw in a free dessert. So nice, so good.
(5)Isra M.
I don't know if it's rude but I have to lick my fingers!!! We just lunched here & the Chicken Karahi is AMAZING! The meat that came with the nehari was melting. So tender. I love the service~ they really care about the customer & the quality of the good matches. Thank you! You keep us coming back.
(5)Kelly R.
All I can say is WOW, this place needs to be in its own category when it comes to Indo-Pak Cuisine. I've come back several times and have driven 45 min just to have their Chicken Biryani. The Pakoras are very light and their Tandoori Chicken is not extremely spicy or over powered with red tandoori sauce. I just had the Chicken Karahi last night which was perfect with Naan. I always call ahead because its best for takeout. Great food takes time and they take their time to make sure it is prepared adequately. I promise its worth the wait. The restaurant is quaint and comforting, almost as if you are coming over for family dinner. The portions are generous and customer service is always great. I always try to have something new but the Chicken Biryani is a MUST to accompany any dish here. 5 stars because the food is consistently Amazing, they are clean, offer great service, portions are generous and prices just cant be beat! Can't wait to go back!
(5)A S.
We just had the worst chicken boti and tandoori chicken. This place was recommended to us today and so we decided to give it a try this evening I don't know whose food is in the picture but it's nothing like what we got The chicken was super dry and burnt and had no flavor whatsoever. Scraggly limp piece s of lettuce. Wonder if it was leftover from lunch. Even the naan was chewy and stale Will never go here again even if it is FREE
(1)Michelle K.
I just can't say enough about how delicious their food is! Soooo good and freshly made for you! My husband is Pakistani and even he loves the authentic food. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it! The biriyani is to die for! So good! You definitely won't go wrong ordering food from here. So check it out!!!!!
(5)Abhishek K.
The best briyani in town. The hosts are great and service is excellent. Karahi chicken is lip smacking. Must go for Indian food lovers.
(5)Binay J.
I am a foodie and have been a connoisseur with various dishes, this restaurant is by far the best I have tasted in authentic kebabs, biryanis and meat based dishes. It's simply awesome. Try any meat based dishes only, you will really fall in love with the taste. It caters to Indian/Pakistani taste buds. The dine-in facility is small but neat, forget the sprawl and focus on the food... I would definitely recommend it
(5)Krupesh K.
I am a foodie, and since I come from Goa, I can confidently say that I know Indian food well. Really well .. Lol In the whole of Phx no place can offer a chicken biryani to Rival this place.. It's very reasonably priced and quantities are gracious..check it out!
(5)Adeel A.
Outstanding food!! Best Pakistani food in the valley. No doubt. Family run place with great service. Recommend highly!!!
(5)Clockwork P.
Lahoris Dhaba's is the best Indian Pakistani food I've ever had. You can trust any place where The Owner and his wife are the ones making the food in the kitchen. Very tasty and honestly the best in all the valley.
(5)Toseef K.
Came here on a Sunday at 11:15 after seeing the great reviews. It is supposed to open at 11. No one is here....this lets is know that it must not be all that great. They have no customers and didn't even bother to open on time.
(1)Nadeem H.
I know Pakistani cuisine as Im Pakistani. Ive been to this restaurant once and tried their paratha rolls (both chk and beef) and chicken karahi. I had them made spicy. The rolls were tasty, authentic and delicious. The chicken karahi was good. The food made me long to come back and try something else. Im definitely going back for the rolls. The place is not fancy but is clean. It seems to be family owned. I wish them luck as we really need a tasty Pakistani restaurant in Phoenix.
(4)Thoko M.
Stumbled upon this place while in Phoenix for work. Overall it was a very pleasant surprise! I ordered Chicken Karahi, Tarka daal and their signature Nihari. Their tarka dall is through the roof! The chicken karahi was very flavorful and a good complement to the sweet spicy/garlic taste of the daal. Their nihari however was very disappointing. It lacked consistency and a strong flavor. In general just very bland. Their naan skills are also under par and quite disappointing. They were not fluffy at all and were more akin to a roti texture. If they could kick up a notch on cooking good naan then it would go a long way towards pairing well with the rest of their food. I've heard that their specialties are kabobs and biryani but sadly I did not have time to go back and try them out. Don't be surprised if you arrive to find the place empty. I found that a majority of the people come here for takeouts. The owner is, as expected from Lahore, and very pleasant to talk to. I didn't have the heart to critique the food to him as I am doing now but I can see them having great potential if they improve a few minor things. They definitely seem to stick to the style of true punjabi home cooking rather than tone down the spices and flavor to "caucasize" their food. And hell, you can't beat their cheap prices either! Pro-tip: If you're on a kick to quench your thirst and douse your taste buds with some strong flavorful nihair, then head on over to Khyber Halal on N 24th st. It sounds counter-intuitive to be eating nihari at an Afghani joint but you HAVE to try it to believe it. I was equally confused when I first tried it till the chef revealed that to me that she had learned the recipe from a Pakistani chef!
(4)Emily D.
It's great. Under new management, it is vastly improved. The chicken Tikka masala and Mateer paneer are outstanding if a tad oily. The samosa were perfect - potato/veg blend with perfect amount of crispness. The main problem is that you can't tell wear the restaurant is because there's no sign unless I still couldn't see it. I had to call the guy and ask him to direct me toward it. I truly hope this doesn't prevent people from going in, because the food is outstanding and not expensive at all.The restaurant is very cute to sit in or order and head in to pick it up, you will not be disappointed.
(5)Scott S.
Such a wonderful surprise! We thought initially it was an Indian restaurant but when the food arrived we realized that the spices were different and yet fantastically delicious. We devoured everything, and only at the end did the owner educate us that the restaurant is actually Pakistani. It felt like we had stumbled across a private home with a wonderful family willing to cook us a generous mouthwatering dinner. I can only say that if you can appreciate foods that are found in this region of the world you will come to love the special little restaurant, please give it a try!
(5)Dana B.
The service was very prompt and friendly. The food was good but not amazing to us. We prefer a bit more spice than this restaurant.
(3)Nick J.
Maybe I just had a bad experience and should try it again, but this was super greasy. The Tika Masala curry was basically a greasy masala soup. I also got the fried rice and it was just dripping with oil. Perhaps this is great for many, but not my cup of tea...
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