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    Desi Bethak

    3.5 (119 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    J E.

    This restaurant is right off of I95 in an industrial park area, so going in the evening felt a little sketchy, especially since there weren't others there when I first arrived. The lady working the counter was friendly. Their menu isn't very big and the prices were somewhat reasonable for everything, except their Karahi, which were about $10 more than other places I've seen. I tried their samosa chaat and their chicken biryani and both were decent. I took home some chickpea curry too and it was decent. Their yogurt chutney wasn't very flavorful and was way too watered down/thin/runny. Overall, it was decent, but I doubt I'd return.

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    Asad Q.

    Great place to have authentic Nalli Nehari ! ... Dhaga Kababs Great stuff Tahir Bhai ...

    Not the best tasting food but service is great. Most of the dishes are bland and familiar. Has an authentic feel of Karachi style food and people. But you're better off going other places for the taste.

    Kabob

    Hands down one of the best Pakistani meals I've ever had! I ordered the dhaga kabob with fresh naan, and every bite was unforgettable. The kabobs were incredibly flavorful juicy, smoky, and perfectly spiced wrapped in that signature thread that kept them tender and packed with flavor. The naan and puri was soft, warm, and pillowy, straight out of the tandoor, and paired perfectly with the kabob. The service was amazing and the atmosphere felt like a slice of home. You can tell they put genuine care into every dish. If you're craving authentic Pakistani food that hits all the right notes, this place is an absolute must try!

    Bushra A.

    We're visiting Virginia and our relatives decided to take us all to this amazing hidden gem,what good food they serve, from aroma to freshness, this place is amazing. We ordered chicken biryani, anday wala bun kabab, chicken zinger,mutton karahi and chicken karahi,one was highway karahi the other was shinwari and also kabab rolls, portion size was good enough . Everything was finger licking good, staff was efficient,owner came to ask if we're served well also thanked our relatives for bringing us out there.

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    Haile H.

    Love this place and the people!! I came here as a referral from my good friend from Pakistan. He knows that I love chicken biryani, so he sent me. The first time I stopped by I was impressed with the food and the service, but the second time I realized this place is a gem. The chicken biryani is hot and full of flavor. The nan bread is fresh and crispy. On the way I order a second CB to take home for lunch the following day. They realize they are at the bottom of the pot and some chicken is a little burnt. They do not want to sell it to me. I tell them I was fine, because it would better than my wife's cooking. However in their generosity, they decide to not charge for the "to go" plate. I thought this was great and appreciate the jester. I would absolutely come here over and over again. Good people and good food!!

    Nihari Khaas Chicken Biryani Thai

    Food, service, and ambient was amazing. Had amazing experience with my girlfriend the first time we came here and now we just keep on coming back regularity. Thank you for your hospitality.

    Chicken and beef briyani
    Christina N.

    First time ever having Indian food and I'm so glad it was desi! I wasn't sure what to expect when we arrived but finding the place was a bit of a challenge. We weren't exactly sure what the place looked like but after a few turns going back and forth we finally found the place. Lol. My bf has had Indian food before and based on his recommendation we went with the chicken and beef biryani (mixed rice dish). On my first bite I definitely tasted all the spices and flavors that went into the rice. It was so flavorful and aromatic that each bite made me want more! Also keep an eye out for the chili peppers. They literally put whole chili peppers in the dish and pepper corns. Another good thing is that the chicken came with the bone making the dish have more flavor to it and the beef was so tender and juicy. They also have other things on the menu and I'm definitely going to try it out the next time I'm back. The place is clean and the owner was super nice and friendly!

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    very tasty food.Chicken tikka was really good.biryani and beef kabab were also very tasty.

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    We love the food here. Everything we have tried so far is extremely delicious and fresh. We will absolutely come back here again.

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    1 year ago

    old smelly food. services was bad. not lots of options. same / limited Menu. place was dirty. never/ ever going again.

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    It tasted fine. But the chicken was old and smelly. I don't think I will ever eat there again!

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    The food and service quality was truly exceptional, Thanks a lot baba Tahir and team

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    Yes very good food five stars all around very delicious will come again hidden gem !!!

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    PLEASE READ BEFORE GOING:…read more I decided to give this place a try after being recommended their Chapli Kabobs and being told they were the best. I couldn't resist and decided to treat my mom to a dinner on Mother's Day. What we ordered: Chapli kabobs, lamb karahi, chicken biryani, lassi and chai. Food was okay, i honestly think any Pakistani moms' biryani would be better. Chapli kabobs were pretty good but not to die for. And i honestly think you can find better karahi for cheaper. I loved their chai the most out of everything. Total came down to around $120. Plenty of parking is available in the back. But it was completely empty when we walked in around 5pm on a Sunday. This place has ROACHES. When we got our naan for the karahi, it came on a skewer stand that came out of a wooden block. As soon as the waiter set it on the table and left, a baby roach crawled out of the wooden block. I killed it and told the waiter and the only thing he said was "Oh my God" and took it back to the kitchen. No apology or acknowledgment. But there was some yelling heard from the kitchen. We got our new fresh naan on a plate this time. After we got our chai and were relaxing, I look up towards the tv, there is ANOTHER ROACH crawling up. I got the check and just wanted to leave. The bathrooms were clean enough but there was a leak coming from the flush handle in the women's bathroom and there was a bucket underneath for the water to drip. Overall, I would not recommend and would rather try the other Middle Eastern/South Asian restaurants in the area to try.

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