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I personally love bun kebab. Maybe because I've always had great biryani wherever I've gone, and while Karachi biryani is obviously high quality, it's not that big of a jump from what I'm used to.
Bun kebab however takes more practice to perfect since you have to put it together quicker, if you do one thing wrong, like wrong type of chutney, it will ruin the whole thing.
Unpopular opinion probably.
I miss Mr. Burger and the Hot n Spicy at Clifton and its rolls the most![]()
Honestly depends on person to person.... if you ask [MENTION=138463]Slog[/MENTION], [MENTION=136079]ahmedwaqas92[/MENTION], [MENTION=139765]Arham_PakFan[/MENTION] and [MENTION=139982]Sarfarazian92[/MENTION] you might get four different answers from four different Karachiites. We are a city of 20+ million there are bound to be people with different likes and dislikes.
But personally I love our biryani and haven't had anything like it in other parts of Pakistan - though some of you dislike the fact that we put aloo in it![]()
what about kata-kat? heard its very good in Karachi
I personally love bun kebab. Maybe because I've always had great biryani wherever I've gone, and while Karachi biryani is obviously high quality, it's not that big of a jump from what I'm used to.
Bun kebab however takes more practice to perfect since you have to put it together quicker, if you do one thing wrong, like wrong type of chutney, it will ruin the whole thing.
Unpopular opinion probably.
I miss Mr. Burger and the Hot n Spicy at Clifton and its rolls the most![]()
what about kata-kat? heard its very good in Karachi
Its really a toss-up
I'd say a good Karachi biryani is up there. But seeing [MENTION=69813]sarfraz[/MENTION]ian92's post Id also say that Ghaffar Kabab House's malai boti or fried kabab are unmatchable and leave you salivating for them for days. However I'd say the nihari in Karachi might just beast the rest.
My logic is this:
Biryani is amazing, perhaps GOAT in Karachi but you will find many ATG level biryanis elsewhere in the country and the world. Depending on taste and preference, some might be even better than in Karachi. And a problem is that even in Karachi there isnt a consensus among 2,3 places which are the undisputed best (as there is in kabas - (Ghaffar, Waheed) or nihari - (Javed, Zahid)
But a good Nihari in Karachi really is in a league of its own. Ive never had a nihari anywhere else even remotely at the same level as Javed's or Zahid's. So because of that I'll say it is the best. You can find a biryani of same quality and taste in other cities and countries if you search hard enough. But niharis are nowhere close. My friend from Lahore was blown away by the nihari at Nihari Inn at Boat Basin whereas in Karachi its definitely considered 2nd or 3rd tier
Obviously Biryani (From Karachi) is the GOAT Cusine, nothing even comes close. Furthermore, Biryani without Aloo is basically NOT A BIRYANI so there should be no debate on the matter at all. Only Arrogant fools, serve this heavenly dish without Potatoes![]()
A very close second for me is Nihari and I particularly enjoy having that every once in a while. A big fan of burns road so I guess me loving Nihari and especially Nalli Nihari is expected.
Also Karachi has the best dishes ever so everyone can![]()
Everyone says Nihari,still not tried it. Might buy it from a local takeaway/restaurant soon hopefully the owners are from Karachi because apparently they make the best Nihari
Nihari is a weird one, the first one I ever had was great, but then I suggested it with company at a different place and it was really ordinary which was a let down. Not sure a UK takeaway will do it justice, might be best to wait until you can get to a place which has a good reputation for it.
If you want Nihari and are in North-West London, then people swear by Aladin Kebabish in Hendon. Its a place that looks terrible from the outside, but the food is not half bad.
Personally, not a Nihari fan...prefer Haleem.
If you want Nihari and are in North-West London, then people swear by Aladin Kebabish in Hendon. Its a place that looks terrible from the outside, but the food is not half bad.
Personally, not a Nihari fan...prefer Haleem.
Nihari is a weird one, the first one I ever had was great, but then I suggested it with company at a different place and it was really ordinary which was a let down. Not sure a UK takeaway will do it justice, might be best to wait until you can get to a place which has a good reputation for it.
Plus a lot of places don't offer it and the ones who do may just hand over a standard lamb karahi or something, difficult to scout a place where it's a speciality. Tipu Sultan in Brum have it on their menu I might try it there one of the days, [MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] might have had it
Plus a lot of places don't offer it and the ones who do may just hand over a standard lamb karahi or something, difficult to scout a place where it's a speciality. Tipu Sultan in Brum have it on their menu I might try it there one of the days, [MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] might have had it
Funny how people are talking about their experiences regarding Karachian food in the UK. Having it in Brim, Hendon, Ladypool Road and what not for "breakfast". Actual Karachites should just doob in a chullu bhar paani for now.
Do you even know what you're trying to say?
Just go to eat on your Ladypool Road and visit Pakistan whenever you have to take care of your "investments". Thanks.
It has a great variety of food places from burger houses, grills, Pakistani authentic food, English food . Check it out if you're ever in Birmingham.
I'll be going this summer, maybe I will bump into you![]()
If I want to eat actual Pakistani food, I'll just go to Pakistan or make it myself at home. I won't probably bump into you unless you are visiting Pakistan to handle your investments.![]()
I'll be going this summer, maybe I will bump into you![]()
Same... maybe we will meet inshallah![]()
I'll be in Islamabad, would be a pleasure.
I would love to visit Karachi too and eat the southern food.
Apart from Biryani are there any other signatures dishes of Karachi?
No - go to Lahore ...
Firstly the dishes are better and secondly we might bump into each other![]()
Lahore is an amazing city, I have some relatives there. Any nice food places you can recommend?
Funny how people are talking about their experiences regarding Karachian food in the UK. Having it in Brim, Hendon, Ladypool Road and what not for "breakfast". Actual Karachites should just doob in a chullu bhar paani for now.
It's not just "karachian food" lmao. You should visit Lahores food street.
That's strange lol. Every Pakistani restaurant on the right side of the Atlantic serves Nihari. Y'all probably prefer fish and chips lmao.
In Northeast, it's mostly Punjabis.I get the feeling there's probably Pakistanis from Karachi in the US, most of the ones in the UK are from Punjab or Kashmir. That might be why you don't get nihari or haleem served in many UK outlets, people aren't as familiar with them.
I get the feeling there's probably Pakistanis from Karachi in the US, most of the ones in the UK are from Punjab or Kashmir. That might be why you don't get nihari or haleem served in many UK outlets, people aren't as familiar with them.
Is Maghaz Nihari better than Maghaz (Brain) masala? I love Maghaz (Brain) masala and its a delicacyMaghaz Nihari at Javed if you ask me. I wouldn't hesitate in choosing it as my very last meal on earth. Come to think of it, if you start consuming it everyday, it could very well become your last meal in a very short time.
That's strange lol. Every Pakistani restaurant on the right side of the Atlantic serves Nihari. Y'all probably prefer fish and chips lmao.
Yes I actually tried Nihari last summer but had it for breakfast with some parathas, puris, eggs etc. It was nice, tastes different to your usual meat curry. I went to Taste of Pakistan on Ladypool Road, their breakfasts are the best ive had in the area. Im not sure what they are like in the evenings.
I get the feeling there's probably Pakistanis from Karachi in the US, most of the ones in the UK are from Punjab or Kashmir. That might be why you don't get nihari or haleem served in many UK outlets, people aren't as familiar with them.
Yeah [MENTION=138463]Slog[/MENTION] is from the US as as well or has spent a lot of time there, like [MENTION=142256]Pakistanian[/MENTION] he doesn't like the UK![]()
Have you had the one from tipu sultan? may head to TOP one of the days, I rarely have breakfast in restaurants. Prefer my very own fried egg bread with baked beans and a nice cup of tea
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No Ive only had chicken karahi or lamb curry from Tipu's. Well if you ever cba to fry your own eggs, check it out, the breakfast is top notch there.
British bulldog got me thinking, is there anywhere to get a full English breakfast, instead of pork, turkey bacon and lamb/chicken sausages?
I would if it was near by or am passing through in the morningplus am out of the city these days
Am not sure, maybe there are places but they probably do pork etc to so you might not want to go to there, just make it yourself broonly Pakistani Breakfast is tricky to make properly
so worth going to the Pakistani places who have those amazing breakfast menu's
I can just manage to boil eggs and make toast.
If there was an English halal restaurant in our city it would be great. I know Lasagne isn't English but I love such foods and would indulge if a halal option was available inc the breakfast. I know some places do them but those I've tried the English food on the menu was awful.
Yeah [MENTION=138463]Slog[/MENTION] is from the US as as well or has spent a lot of time there, like [MENTION=142256]Pakistanian[/MENTION] he doesn't like the UK![]()
Yes, we're very blessedam going to have some today.
It depends on the immigrants, maybe a lot of Karachites headed for US so you get the Nihari while we settle for the Lahori Biryani and Karahi in the UK![]()
Maghaz Nihari at Javed if you ask me. I wouldn't hesitate in choosing it as my very last meal on earth. Come to think of it, if you start consuming it everyday, it could very well become your last meal in a very short time.
Punjabis are the majority here lol , we get all that lahori karahi although I've never heard of lahori biryani lol.
Is Maghaz Nihari better than Maghaz (Brain) masala? I love Maghaz (Brain) masala and its a delicacy
Maghaz/Nali Nihiari is even better. More fat and the gudda goodness.
Is Maghaz Nihari better than Maghaz (Brain) masala? I love Maghaz (Brain) masala and its a delicacy
I like brain masala as well. Recently I was at a desi restaurant in Dallas and was contemplating between the two as my main entree. Yelp was of no help. Ideally would have ordered both and mixed them together, though the maghaz in maghaz-nihari is not cooked in masala like in brain masala. I was afraid of mixing up two overpowering flavors together and end up not enjoying either of them. It was a tough call but end up going with Nihari which was not bad.
I love Nalli, thats why I like Payee so much. In a perfect world, I would start everyday with Paye, have Biryani for lunch and end the day on Nihari. Even though Nihari is supposed to be eaten early as suggested by its name - Nihar-i, my habit is to save the best for the last.
I had never had payee so I thought I would try it in a Dubai restaurant, but it was the most pointless dish I've ever had. Some bits floating round in a thin soup which was really tasteless. I have to think they just didn't have any idea how to do it, but it put me off ever asking for it again.
Really feel like I could go for a decent nihari again now, it's been a long time since I had it. What's the best way to eat it? I would think it goes best with a decent naan but I'm open to suggestions from those who know the food better.
Just hot naan. Chapati/Roti in my opinion is too thin for the thick sauce. Taftaans and Parathas don't work either because they take away from the taste of the Nihari.
I had never had payee so I thought I would try it in a Dubai restaurant, but it was the most pointless dish I've ever had. Some bits floating round in a thin soup which was really tasteless. I have to think they just didn't have any idea how to do it, but it put me off ever asking for it again.
Really feel like I could go for a decent nihari again now, it's been a long time since I had it. What's the best way to eat it? I would think it goes best with a decent naan but I'm open to suggestions from those who know the food better.
Sort of irrelevant, but I love boat basin. Anything one desires can be found there.
You should try Phajja Paye in Lahore. Supposedly the best in the world. Not everyone can make good Paye. It’s hard to get the right balance of flavors and stickiness. The bone marrow is the key here. The more marrow the better. Your fingers should ideally start sticking like glue after a few dips in the salan. If that’s not happening than it’s not Paye but some version of haddi salan, if there is any such thing like that.
Yeah, a good burger kid hangout out place. Us poor folks used to hang out at Tariq Road.
Yeah, a good burger kid hangout out place. Us poor folks used to hang out at Tariq Road.
Yeah, a good burger kid hangout out place. Us poor folks used to hang out at Tariq Road.
Sort of irrelevant, but I love boat basin. Anything one desires can be found there.
Whats your favorite restaurant there?