Pakiza Restaurant

Be prepared to feel like you've been transported back to Pakistan, because that's exactly what this…read moreplace delivers. The food is some of the most authentic Pakistani cuisine I've had anywhere in New York, from the naan to the saag. If you're missing home, this restaurant is truly an experience. Don't get me wrong--the food is rich, generously cooked with oil, and probably not the healthiest option, but that's part of what makes Pakistani food so comforting and authentic. There's plenty of seating, making it a great spot to visit with family. There's almost always a line, but that's a good sign and a testament to how great the food is. The service is solid--they make sure you get what you need. The ambience is simple and functional, especially for a packed restaurant, but the focus here is clearly on the food. If you're craving real Pakistani flavors, this place is worth the visit.

Absolutely amazing food. Best Pakistani cuisine in all of Brooklyn hands down. Amazing service,…read moreeasy to work with and cater. Seating is available. Clean inside.

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Roasted chicken with curry

Labbaik Karahi Restaurant

4.6(7 reviews)

13.8 mi

I come here twice for food and each time I was happy. I found the food to be very authentic tasting…read moreand the staff was very helpful to my partner who has dietary needs. Good food . Recommend

I tried Chicken boti kabbab & nun. Loved that. Very fresh and unique. I like this resturent because…read moreof family environment.

4am Sehri

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Lahori Kabab Restaurant

3.6(116 reviews)

7.6 mi•Flatiron

The chicken tikkas were khasta translated into tender and melt in your mouth. I had stopped for…read moregroceries in Little India and decided to pop in to have the tikkas, my favorite chicken samosa and a tawa roti smeared lavishly with ghee so much so that it glistened royally. I managed the chicken pieces and one samosa plus the roti. I had one more added to be packed. Sadek Khan is the major domo here combining taking orders, heating the food and serving it. He is always kind to me and has me sit at a table where no one else is going to trouble me. I must've a variety of the foods that I often see customers enjoy.

PROs - location , price , food CONs - service , some type…read moreof food , presentation Was walking by Lexington Avenue and saw this spot . I love tasting new restaurants and wanted to stop by this place . Fantastic location . Right in the heart of Lexington Avenue . Lots of other restaurants nearby. Lots of space inside to sit and eat . Even though the ambience is not that great , it's ok for a quick lunch .. service could be better. All guys go inside the kitchen and hardly come out . Wish they had a bell or something in the counter outside for the customers to call them . Sometimes you keep waiting for many minutes before they come out . For the price , food was good . They have many food items on display and we chose some curries .. quantity was good . Naan , white rice and 2 non veg curries for 13.50$. Not bad. ... goat curry was good . Perfect Lahori taste . Chicken curry was average . Could have tasted better . My only issue is presentation. The y just mix all curries in rice and they are smashed all across the plate . Wish they give these curries in separate containers so we can enjoy the flavor of each curries . Another thing is they just reheat these curries . They are precooked . Sometimes with that , we wouldn't know if it is fresh . It tasted fresh though. Overall a good restaurant but giving them 3 stars . Will visit again and check and improve my ratings if needed

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Chicken curry, $11.99 + tip

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Samosa, $2

Mashallah Sweets & Restaurant

3.5(106 reviews)

0.6 mi•Flatbush

Good place to eat halal food. I like their butter chicken a lot. Samosas are also pretty good…read more I hope they make the washroom a little cleaner.

Their halal chicken kebab is fresh, Chana chat yummy, love this place. Customer service is…read morewelcoming.

5.6 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Branzino

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BK JANI

4.2(469 reviews)

My friends and I stumbled into BK Jani on a rainy day, just seeking out shelter, but we were met…read morewith a great meal. The Jani Burger was amazing, perfectly cooked, with great pakistani flavor, and it was refreshing not to have a smash burger for once. The lamb chops were also cooked to perfection, perfect medium rare, super tender and very flavorful. The Nihari sandwich was also great, however I wish there was a little more unique flavor to it. The masala fries are alright, but I'd say you can skip those. On top of the great food, this service was even better. The staff was so friendly, checking in on us and even offering us a free mango lassi drink. The restaurant itself is comfortably casual with heat lamps inside, which is nice to have on a cold day, I imagine. i definitely recommend!

Not sure this place is it for me. Came in on a Sunday and the house was packed so my wife and I…read moreordered takeout. Took about 15min or so to get which was fine. We at this on the sidewalk so it was still fresh when we got it. But for us the food just didn't hit. I recognize it's fusion, but maybe the way things were meant to be balanced didn't mesh. The (impossible burger patty) lahori felt quite bland. Maybe because the burger patty was so thick, but it just kind of was overwhelmed by generic beef patty taste which wasn't what I was expecting. The nihari had some really good flavor, but I found the bread was somehow both quite dry and soggy at the same time. It's hard to describe, but I felt like it was working against the actual nihari flavor. Sadly I do think something like naan or basmati rice would've been better. The fries were pretty unremarkable, too. Just tasted like fries you'd get at your local bodega. I don't expect the wheel to be reinvented when it comes to fusion restaurants, but I just felt nothing actually balanced themselves well (at least for what we ordered). For $50 pre-tip, I'm a bit disappointed. This place has been on my hit list for a while, but I can't see myself wanting to go back. Staff was friendly and the space, albeit small, can fit groups of 2-4 pretty easily. I have a few friends that really like this place, so maybe I'm just the odd one out.

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Lahore Restaurant

4.0(200 reviews)

11.9 mi

overall I thought the food was good, portions were huge, and prices were reasonable…read more The restaurant itself is pretty simple -- don't expect a fancy dining environment -- but the food is definitely the main point here. We ordered Gol Gappay, lamb biryani, Gosht Karahi, and a naan. The Gol Gappay was interesting. Crispy shells filled with chickpeas and potato, with a tangy, salty, savory flavor. Adding a little yogurt balanced it out nicely. Definitely something different. The lamb biryani was around the low teens price-wise and came in a huge portion with plenty of meat. The lamb was slightly dry -- felt like it may have been prepared earlier and kept warm -- but still flavorful and within expectations for the price. The standout for us was the Gosht Karahi. Tender but slightly chewy lamb, very savory and well seasoned, with lots of large chunks of meat. It looks a bit pricey at first, but considering how much meat you actually get, it felt like a solid value. We packed up half of it and still thought the leftovers were more generous than some restaurants' fresh servings. The naan was massive. Good flavor, although it didn't have that super fresh-out-of-the-tandoor smoky char. Funny enough, reheating it in the air fryer at home made it even better. One thing to know: every dish here runs large, so this place is better with a group. There are parking spots in front, but not many.

Inedible Signature Dish, Shockingly Unprofessional Service, and Zero Empathy…read more We visited this restaurant based on strong recommendations, hoping for a memorable family dinner. Unfortunately, after paying a $221 bill, this turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences we have ever had. While the karai was a redeeming bright spot, the signature nihari was completely disappointing--resembling a heavy, generic spicy curry rather than traditional nihari, and ultimately left uneaten. However, the food was secondary to the appalling level of service. In all our years of dining out, we have never witnessed staff physically clearing plates and food from a table while guests were still in the middle of eating. It is a fundamental breach of basic hospitality and respect. Compounding this, we were dining with our children, including a child with autism who was having a genuinely difficult moment. Given that management is reportedly well aware of these parenting challenges, the complete lack of patience, empathy, or professional grace from the staff was deeply disheartening. A $221 bill should at the very least guarantee a baseline standard of customer care and human decency. Regrettably, due to the total failure in service and professionalism, this was our first and last visit.

Lahore Lahore Aye

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Goat Karahi

Nasheman Grill And Restaurant

3.5(82 reviews)

3.7 mi•Brighton Beach

Amazing Food to staff and desert and one shot great lunch, dinner whatever you prefer they have…read moreit.!! The service is the best nice and clean! Swim the owner/waiter is amazing

The workers are friendly and patient. They graciously gave us a curry we considered in addition to…read moreour actual order. They also let us have a small pani puri (6 pieces) order instead of a regular full order (approximately 20 pieces). Curries are rich and pair well with garlic naan, which is heavily infused with garlic bits. I do wish the pani puri puffs are crispier. They were soggy by the time it arrived at our table. I would recommend the potato samosa more than the meat samosa because the potato filling is more moist and flavorful. Both samosas had a fluffy/soft skin though, and I do prefer a thick/crunchy skin. The huge dessert selection impressed me. The tres leches cake in particular is a fun twist on the Latin sweet, using a caramelized glazed on top. The rice pudding is delicious as well. Opens until 4am, so it's a nice solve for late night eats. Food is 3 stars, but I'm rating 4 stars after considering service and overall convenience.

0.2 mi•Ocean Parkway, Flatbush

2 Pieces Rasmalai, tres leches, barfi, gulab jamun

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Sweetness

3.7(76 reviews)

Have tried the cakes here very good not too sweet and very fresh . Also tried chicken biryani and…read morechicken Pulao . Both were nicely seasoned and nice portion of chicken. Also tried samosas also very tasty. Highly recommend this place for authentic Indian food.

I was excited to try this restaurant with a friend who highly recommend it, but we both left…read moredisappointed. The gola kabab, especially when paired with its accompanying onions and light green sauce, is a tasty appetizer, but it unfortunately gets overshadowed by the rest of our experience. I usually finish all my food, but the halwa puri was an exception. A piney-oil taste unfortunately overpowers every element in this dish. In retrospect, I believe it should have come with a curry on the side as well, so we missed that. The butter chicken has a tomato-based flavor palette, but I wished there is more curry sauce. This may be personal preference, but it felt like a saucy stir-fry vs a curry. Lastly, I don't understand why the food takes long to arrive at tables considering most of the food is just sitting in display, only needing to be reheated.

Vegetable Samosa

Mix Grill sizzler

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Gola Kabab

BK JANI

4.1(119 reviews)

4.1 mi•Downtown Brooklyn

The staff was disrespectful and overcharged us. Do not purchase from here, there's better burgers…read moreavailable in the food hall. Terrible experience.

I want to point out that I didn't even this place was Halal until I looked up this page to give a…read morereview. There is no sign or indication at the store if it offers Halal options or not. Environment: Located at the Dekalb market, alongside different business. So depending on the day & Hour. it might be busy or not. Service: You order at the counter and wait for the food to come out, take it and go sit whenever you want. I have waited no more than 10 minutes. Food: I got the fried chicken sandwich with plain fries, and honestly it wasnt great as I definitely had better. It might be due to the Pakistani fusion style which gave some kind of unusual taste, something I wasnt aware of until eating the food and confirming it when reading this page. But I rather stick to traditional Pakistani food than having this burger again. The fries were great tho!

8.8 mi•Jackson Heights, Elmhurst

BK JANI

Lamb Chops. Always excellent

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The classic burger - chutney and tomatoes

Kababish

3.6(231 reviews)

I've been here several times for the naan and meat rolls. A good quick and inexpensive local spot…read morefor a snack.

So when it comes to Pakistani cuisine, this hole in the wall take out place is probably the best in…read moreJackson Heights. The area is swamped with Bangladeshi, Nepalese, Pakistani and indian food and shops, and if you are out with a family, this may not be the place to go as there is absolutely no seating in there. This is strictly a take out place. The food is delicious, specially the chicken kababs. Their Haleem and Nihari also is probably the best in the area. The first time, I just walked in by accident just to see what this place was. After having a conversation with their main chef, he tempted me to try their Haleem as a taste test and the rest is history. From there on, whenever I am in Jackson heights, I pick up food from here. The cuisine and style is mostly from Karachi, the spice level is a bit on the higher side, but if you really want to exercise your taste buds, this is the place to go. Downside: Parking is tough in that neighborhood as it is so crowded. You may have to circle around to find parking at a bit distant.

Night before Thanksgiving

Burnt Charga

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Burnt Charga from Kababish

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Rana Ihtasham M.

1 year ago

*1/5 Stars - Disappointing Experience at Pakiza Restaurant* I recently visited Pakiza Restaurant and ordered their Chicken Biryani, but unfortunately, it was a huge letdown. The biryani not only lacked flavor but also had a strong, unpleasant smell from the chicken. It was clear that the ingredients used were not fresh, and the cooking was subpar. Overall, I would not recommend Pakiza Restaurant to anyone based on this experience. The quality of food and service needs significant improvement. Maybe they can work on their recipes and training their staff to provide better service. read more

Nancy S.

15 years ago

This restaurtant has some of the most delicious food I've ever tasted. I ate there today & it's the first time I've ever had Pakistani food. The naan, the raiti, the chicken biryani, the steamed chicken, the curries....absolutely everything was fantastic. The food was fresh, the restaurant was clean, the staff was very friendly, and the prices are great....I ate for $10. I highly recommend this restaurant & do plan to return again soon. read more

Lela J.

13 years ago

My short time on Yelp has been wonderful. I'm 2 for 2 when picking out restaurants from here. :D I love Indian and Pakistani food. This place is excellent. Forgot what that chicken's called, but it was quite delightful. Service was pretty good as well. This place is between 4 and 5 stars. read more

Mostafa S.

2527

232

2 years ago

I went to see place twice and loved it . Ordered chicken kabab and it was so testy and then ordered rice pudding for the dessert and also was so good . I highly recommend it to everyone. read more

Temu D.

7 months ago

Eat here if you like rat meat all sweets will have a hint of rat in them since they don't throw away contaminated food

Wesleyan T.

Elite 26 All-Star

569

965

164

8 months ago

Rats everywhere!! Would never eat here Yuck, call dept. of health Shut this place down wtf read more

Faisal W.

8 months ago

there is a damn rat in the food do not ever eat from this restaurant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hudson K.

16 years ago

Good kashmiri chai`. Highly recommend the chai from here.

Pakiza Restaurant - halal - Updated September 2026

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