Came on Sunday night. Lots of tables available. On Devon Street Takes credit card. Sabri nihari $18- super super good. Great sauce with the soft beef. I would get this again. Some heat. Beef seekh kabob $20- 4 pieces. Thick Kebobs of meat. The flavor was not that good. Garlic naan $4- really really good. Paratha $3- really really good. Good texture. Plain rice $5- read more

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This place is awesome!!! Love this place and we have come all the way from West coast 3 times and we are never disappointed We loved everything we ordered. Goat biryani was awesome; Karahi gosht is awesome , palak paneer is awesome; even the naan is awesome We also ordered Pistachio Falooda and it was soooo good. Goat biryani was also awesome; go try this place you will love it read more

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My friend is Pakistani and loves their nihari, so I came with them to try the sabri nihari. We got that, the haleem, beef samosas, and one other thing. They loved the haleem and nihari and have been here repeatedly for just that. The beef samosa wasn't shaped like the typical (potato-filled) samosas and personally reminded me of sambusas I had. It was yummy. My friend loved the mango lassi and my other friend liked their ice cream soda drink. It was a good meal. read more

Sabri Nihari Restaurant - Sabri nihari, haleem - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Visited Chicago after several years and made the mistake of going to Sabri, which really seems to have gone downhill since my last visit. The regular nihari (which should be their specialty since it's in their name) was okayish - lots of sauce thickened with flour and some beef pieces and little spice, but okay. The goat biryani was awful with mostly inedible meat and nothing taste wise to indicate that it was a biryani. For a restaurant with a longstanding presence on Devon, you would hope for some real authentic Pakistani food, but sadly not the case any more at least based on this experience. Hard skip. read more

My friend and I had a lovely lunch here today for her birthday. We decided to go out for lunch on Devon Ave but didn't have a restaurant in mind. I'm glad we picked this place while walking around on a Monday. The restaurant is very pretty inside and surprisingly big. The servers were helpful. Food was good. The non-alcoholic cocktails were good and very pretty and fun to get. We had: Vegetarian samosas- good Bhindi masala- fine Palak paneer- fine Garlic chili naan- very good I want to return with my husband and son for the ambiance and food. It felt like we left Chicago. read more

Sabri Nihari Restaurant - Strawberry dragon mocktail with minty lemon sparkler mocktail and half of an order of vegetarian samosas in the background. All were great. - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service, clean, and such good food! Probably the best meal I had my whole trip to Chicago. Highly recommend. read more

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I tried Sabri Nihari for the first time. Some dishes were a bit spicy for me, but I really enjoyed every dish. We started with a soda called Pakola, which was good, and also had some fancy non-alcoholic drinks with bubbles on top. For food, we ordered Chicken Biryani, their special beef dish Sabri Nihari in rich gravy, and Chicken Kabobs. For dessert, we had Faluda, Ras Malai and chai tea. The portions were big, so we left full and happy and even took some food home. The servers were very friendly and attentive. read more

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Sabri Nihari, how I've missed you! It's just beautiful inside. The restaurant is well lit and has plenty of spaces to sit. The selection of dishes were plenty and lots of options! The price was also reasonable! Our service was prompt and we enjoyed our dinner for great Pakistani cuisine. read more

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My family has been eating here for more than 20 years. They have great service & amazing food. All their dishes are delicious; my favorites are their aloo palak, chana masala, & their nihari of course. Accompanied by some basmati rice & don't forget the garlic naan. Their have a nice ambience, they are a sit down family restaurant. Also have ordered take out from them, no complaints. Their food is always consistent. Don't be shy & check them out. read more

Sabri Nihari was highly talked about online so I was excited to give it a try. The ambience was nice. Food was average overall. But service was good. read more

Excellent taste!!! Amazing Service & Mouth-watering delicious food. We tried Brain Masala, Sabri Nihari, Bihari Kabab & Mutton Biryani and we love all the dishes we had. Keep up the good work read more

Daughter had been wanting Nihari so we went to the original nihari shop on Devon. I have been coming to Sabri for the last 20 plus years. When they had a small shop with limited seating. They have grown over the years and now it's a nice clean and modern family restaurant. But the food remains the same. We walked in and were seated right away. The atmosphere is friendly and the place is clean. We got our water and menus right away. The staff is friendly and helpful. We ordered a Nihari (a Pakistani delicacy, where the stew or curry is cooked over a long period of time and the meat is super tender. Traditionally done with beef.) a Chicken Makhani (butter chicken) and some nuggets and fries for the little guy. Also got some plain naan and a garlic naan. The food came out relatively quickly. The portion sizes were good. We could have probably been ok with one curry instead of two. The nihari was flavorful and well spiced. Not terribly hot and ample gravy and meat in there. They are known for their Nihari (it's in their name) and they didn't disappoint. The chicken was good too. Just kind if your standard butter chicken affair so can't complain. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was soft. Enjoyable. But the star was the nihari. The nuggets and fries were also fine. Nothing spectacular, just your run of the mill nuggets and fries. Probably from a frozen bag. An institution on Devon and still is great after all these years. Definitely worth trying if you want nihari. That's what they are known for. read more

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To say that I am utterly disappointed is an understatement. The 2 stars I've given represent 1) a large clean space and 2) prompt service That is where it ends: as a stalwart contender for the best nihari in Pakistan, Sabri has a lot to live up to. Unfortunately it falls short on every level. We ordered the bone marrow nihari. First and foremost the color of the dish was off. A brownish reddish hue is one I've not seen before. Then comes the taste: absolutely lacking in any flavor save chili, whoever cooked this abides by the theory that throwing a bunch of chili powder will replace actual flavor, the fact that the actual bone marrow ( meant to have been cooked in the Nihari) was tasteless is a testament to how unappetizing the meal was. The traditional accompaniments of Nihari were also pitiful: jalapeños instead of actual sliced chilis???!!! Surely real chillis are plentiful at many of the neighborhood markets! Raw onions rather than fried onions! Just wrong. The tandoori roti we ordered was like cardboard. Service was such that plates were being taken from out table as we were actually still eating!! I rarely say this : but I'll not ever be back to waste a meal here. read more

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One of the best Pakistani places in Chicago and highlighted by the Bib Gourmand they received. The staff is great, the flavors vibrant, and decor is sleek and modern. The prices are extremely affordable and for those that aren't familiar they have images next to each item. It is street parking, so I would recommend taking an Uber. read more

Sabri Nihari Restaurant is a 25+ year favorite of ours for so many reasons. It's clean, all food flavors stay individual and consistent thru the years and service is excellent! We try other places but the path always leads us back to the reliable Sabri Nihari! They always meet our expectations with the generous portions of delicious food. Anything you order is going to be good! Naazir is an exceptional server here! Whenever we go we feel really good that's he's taking care of our table. We order a lot of entrees and he is always accurate with our orders and proactive to bring more water, napkins, extra plates etc... He checks on us several times to be sure we have everything we need. Service here is always good with everyone but ask for Naazir's section - he takes extra personal care to be sure you and your family enjoyed the meal! read more

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We had picked up food from Sabri Nihari restaurant, for our dinner. We had ordered a mutton biryani and were confused what to order on the sides. Our server who was the most remarkable person suggested that we go for their Sabri Nihari. Due to his reassurances, we ordered the same. Both the biryani and sabri nihari were spectacular. Portion size was huge. One plate is enough for 4 people. And the sabri nihari was actually really good! I loved the entire experience. I look forward to having a meal at the restaurant next time. read more

the best nihari i've had in the U.S. besides like my friends grandmas house. every time im in chicago i have to have sabri. i have had it both takeout and dine in, it holds up well both ways. i could literally drink the broth. the meat is so tender. the servers are very hospitable and kind. the ambiance is cute inside for a laid back family dinner on devon. i am so glad i was introduced to sabri. read more

I don't know if I had a uniquely bad experience but the nihari wasn't even hot and honestly I didn't see the hype of the food at all. I recommend going somewhere else for good desi food in Chicago. Would not return. read more

Sabri Nihari Restaurant - Chicken Biryani Sabri Nihari - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

To start off we got the chutney wings and those had the frozen chicken taste to it , the lassi we asked for salty it was still sweet, the kids chicken tenders was extra dry and hard , to top it all off the service was bad our waiter came only to order after that we waited a while to get check so I had to wave Down another waiter to do it , Only good thing was the ambiance and serving size of the nehari was good also naan and was good read more

Ordered take out and food was delicious. Esp the beef nihari and chicken makhani. Loved the right amount of spiciness and flavor. Will be back to try the other dishes! read more

Tl;dr: service is 5/5, food 3/5 After hearing rave reviews from friends we chose to go to Sabri Nihari. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by exceptional hospitality from the staff. We were seated immediately and throughout dinner were very well taken care of, be it ordering food, refilling water/chutneys, there was always someone nearby As for the food, we ordered palak gosht, biryani and qeema naan (of note, the qeema naan is minced beef and the "chicken naan" is minced chicken). We didn't know about this when we ordered but the server was nice enough to switch it out for us. (Yes, I know, blasphemy we didn't try the nihari!) The food was okay, ive had better elsewhere. The biryani was 3/5 and so was the palak gosht - which, in my opinion, had too much masala The drinks were great though! Again, be mindful- they add Red Bull to all their drinks (mocktails) except the mint drinks, something to be mindful of if you're going for dinner. The servers again did a splendid job at explaining the menu and have great recommendations. The tea was also nice (without sugar) so I liked that! Overall a good experience and I would recommend it :) read more

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We came here after several years and they have definitely changed. The nihari ... which is what they are known for, was not the same as it used to be - it tasted dull with no real taste or spice, the naan was not the traditional naan ... it was a lot thinner and turned crispy quicker as compared to staying pillowy and soft. The chicken makhani was just okay and the combo kabob platter was better. The service was average and they did update the restaurant decor and seating areas to make it look modern which was nice. I'd definitely pass on this next time. read more

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The management has spent a lot of investment in the ambience- ambience deserves 5 stars. They definitely need to invest a lot of time in culinary perfection for the food That will make the business go fly Food quality needs bit attention! Chicken pakora were not so good, they were not cooked to perfection. Pakora was not crispy at all. Nihari was good , but not the Chicago best I was expecting. read more

Sabri Nihari Restaurant - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A bit of a drive from downtown but the food was nice. Had the nihari biryani and chicken Saak. Nice flavors and good quantities. Service was fast. Ended with the falooda which was nice. They sat us away from the locals not sure why but it was a nice quiet place. read more

Sabri Nihari Restaurant - It was so good - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went here with friends last night. We got there early and it was nice that it was quiet. But there was no music! The food here is fantastic, and everyone working is professional. However, one of the waiters had so much cologne on that I could still smell it through the bold flavors of my food. When I left, I could smell it on my clothes. Perhaps it would help if his friends educated him on how to properly wear the cologne so that it is only noticeable within a few feet of his presence. I found it interesting that sodas came out in a can without a glass of ice, and there were no options for hot beverages such as tea. I stuck with water. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed what I ate, but I have the feeling I am going to love the leftovers even more. There won't be the smell of cologne mixed with my food. Definitely worth checking out. You get a lot of food for the money. read more

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Amazing food, customer service, and restaurant ambience. Interior designing is beautiful and very modern. Food was delicious!! I'd love to come here again. read more

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Stunningly good food. This is a pricier place to eat than many Indopak restaurants but it is well worth it. It is a cleanly establishment and the staff are kind and attentive. The way to order here is to share - you can order things for yourself if you really want to, but the dishes are meant for the table and are very rich. You're unlikely to finish something here by yourself. Yet another great culinary experience on Devon, solidifying the South Asian food scene as my favorite in Chicago. This place is a must! read more

Sabri Nihari Restaurant - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Normally Sabri has become a tradition for birthday dinners for my family and myself.. unfortunately today we were unable to dine in but ordered take out. Portion sizes when it comes to takeout is very small. One container had a little and the other was mediocre.. if you want taste Sabri is good but quantity for the price has dropped significantly. Ordered the beef nehari and as always when you order take out didn't have the jalapeño and ginger which basically make the dish. Ordered chicken tikka boti and they didn't provide tamarind chatni.. items ordered today were Chicken tikka boti Beef nehari Frontier chicken Chicken makhni Taste is good but they have really started to slack on service when it comes to take out read more

Great food, Nihari was excellent. However, palak gosht was light on palak and gosht, I enjoy a denser variety of this dish that I make at home. Overall a good experience. read more

Not sure why the hate for this place. It's the OG of Devon Street and very good. They don't skimp on portion sizes or spice. Always delicious. read more

Ambiance - cozy, currently under renovation so it may seem like the waitstaff are in a rush to turnover tables due to limited seating space Service - Good Food- Beef Nihari was good Mutton Biryani - the taste was delicious & it felt like the meat had been diligently marinated in the masala Chicken seekh kabab - ordered to go, yet to taste. Hope they are good. Will update In Shaa Allah Wanted to order Paya but they didn't have it sadly This was a thing that miffed me because it was Saturday!! We need the weekend paya Suggestion: Pls introduce single serving options especially for Nihari & other chef specials. Would love to visit again especially because it is HMS certified! read more

Not for someone from Karachi who knows authentic dish. Jalepeno peppers served with nihar. Same base , boiled meat not simmered , just added on. read more

The management has a did a lot of hard work on the interior side which I will give them definitely five stars; what they really have to work on some of food items. Some of their food items are excellent particularly "Nihari"is definitely a very good item. The appetizers are not so good-so skip appetizers . especially the chicken pakora is not good. I have tried chicken pakora at anmol-It was very good fresh. I'm not convinced with their barbecue items. the only items I would try and recommend to everyone is butter chicken, frontier chicken. Go for it!! Sometimes you get the biryani fresh; sometimes it's not fresh. It is a fact. I could tell the biryani by looking at the appearance and through the ricegrains. There are some of the items which we ordered: we felt it was already been cooked, and then they just reheated the food in the microwave upon our order however overall we give them three stars because the management deserves investment they have done for interior. Now They have to focus on their Cuisine I'm looking forward to award them five stars on my next visit when they really work very hard on their cuisine part read more

Sabri Nihari Restaurant - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One word: A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! My best friend took me here because she wanted me to try traditional Pakistani cuisine. We ordered chicken chargha, karahi chicken, mutton biryani, garlic and regular naan, and of course, the sabri nihari. This is one of the most flavorful meals I've had! The sabri nihari was cooked to perfection. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender! Make sure you pair it with a couple slices of ginger, onion, and a spritz of lemon. Delicious! The naans were super helpful in soaking up all the stew juices. My favorite dish was the karahi chicken. I'm still drooling thinking about how tender and juicy that was. It was so flavorful, with savory and charred notes. Sooo good! I can go on and on about all the dishes, they are just that yummy. For drinks, I tried the lassi. It is this creamy, yogurt-y, sweet milkshake. It reminds me of Mexican fruit yogurt, but more liquidity. YUMS! Overall, my bff has opened my eyes to this new cuisine. I legit can not wait to come back here to try out other dishes. read more

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You want original Pakistani Faluda ? This is the spot for Faluda. Other than Faluda I can recommend Nihari and frontier chicken. It's a tough call between sabri nihari and Ali nihari. Expect Very loud atmosphere. Don't expect quite ambience during busy times. read more

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Reww a dinner of chicken bones and oily saag paneer - only the samosas can be recommended

The place was fairly crowded with lots of big parties of family Quick service! We sat by the kitchen entrance and saw how quick the staff moved.  What we ordered: Kunnah paya: Tasted great and went well with rice Chicken makhani: 10/10. The chicken curry was thick and cooked in pure butter. It was heavenly with the garlic naan. Would order this every time I come back here! read more

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I love Indian food. And this place really hits the spot. It was so good and authentic. Great place that has good service, I would recommend trying the mango lassi. read more

Sabri Nihari Restaurant - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Five stars for the amazing dine inn experience, I'd say it's the best in that area. Too classy and super clean. Tried their goat Paya which was good. Goat biryani was ok but the meat was so good minus the sweet/Tamarind taste along with the masala in rice. I won't recommend having biryani if you're looking for a spicy biryani. Quick service. Paid street parking is available outside the restaurant. Added some of the snaps from this place below..... read more

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Everybody knows this place. Amazing nihari 10/10. The other special nihari has brain added to it so I just got the basic one. People complained there is only one boti in the nihari, but that one piece was the size of my fist so it was more than enough for the two of us (two girls) maybe up to 4 people can have a decent portion . The biryani was average or a little below average , as other reviews said, it wasn't mixed well. I will always come back for this nihari when in Chicago read more

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