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    Shinwari Kitchen

    4.5 (28 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Naan, biryani, mutton kebab masala
    Vijay N.

    After they moved to Parker rd location which is very convenient for me, decided to give them another shot. Of course their timings are still strangely inconvenient (open at 3pm). Tried calling them at least 20 times from 3pm to 4pm and they never answered even once nor returned my calls. When I mentioned the same to the girl who took my payment, she asked me to test it by calling again to make sure I am calling the right number, sure enough it went to her cell Phone in her jeans back pocket and she looked sheepishly at the owner who instead of acknowledging and apologizing looked at me as if I'm harassing him and just shrugged his shoulders Saying they're very busy (clearly not busy from looking at the half empty restaurant which is not that big anyway). So u must be wondering how the order was placed if they're not answering the phone? My wife ordered online from her phone. About the food: Ordered Mutton kebab curry, afghani naan & chicken biryani boneless (it was bone in) The mutton kebab masala was over priced @ $25 and not even enough for one person. Taste wise was exceedingly spicy Biryani was not good either - strangely had specks of red pepper mixed in excessively like hot sauce or some kind of chutney. Biryani is not supposed to be like that, on top of that, it was bone which is not what I ordered. Only good thing that we liked was the naan Too bad that their service and food both suck and even worse was the vibe I got from the owner and clientele present that they only prefer a certain type of clientele (from Country of origin). Strange again since the girl working there as server is Indian.

    Tiffany C.

    This place is amazing. Food is packed with so much flavor and spice. Ordered the chicken kabob kerahi, the Afghani naan and a chicken tikka platter. We will be back again soon.

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    I enjoyed the karahi here, it was one of the better ones I've had in Dallas. Service wasn't great but that's honestly expected.

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    5 months ago

    wicked good. Nuff said. NO pics to show unless you want to see some clean plates. Peace out.

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    1 year ago

    The food here is amazing!! Everything came out hot and fresh. The Mutton Karahi was so flavorful and delicious!! Will definitely be back

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    1 year ago

    Just had some excellent Shinwari goat karhi at this cute restaurant. Great food, great service, we will be back.

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    2 years ago

    Food was great first time and second time I called in April 2024 at 5:13 pm and no one picked up. Map shows they open at 3pm.

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    3 years ago

    Food and service was awsome with limited variety need to add more Chinese options and soups etc

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    3 years ago

    Best GOAT kaharhi in USA. Definitely coming back again. The cook is a gem of a person.

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    Chandni Grill

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    The service is nice! We got seated fast and food was out quick…read more Got the chicken tikka curry (with boti) and naan. The naan was fresh and great! The chicken curry was pretty good. We got the shrimp appetizer as well which was horrible. So much chili powder in it. The restaurant is nice if you pick the right food. Can get liquor served.

    We tried Chadni when the amazing place a couple stores down was closed at lunch. Then went back…read morethe following week to try some of their other stuff. We really liked the parathi grill wraps (chicken and beef) but thought the keema mutter was a bit bland despite having heat. It was a little better after a couple days but still mediocre. I saw that they had Haleem on the menu, which I fell in love with at the aforementioned amazing place, so we went back to get Haleem the next Friday. Also tried beef boti kabab (iirc). I didn't care for either one. The Haleem bore no resemblance to the other one I had. It's flavor was just "hot" but no actual flavor. (The Haleem from Dumka otoh is just as hot or hotter but simply bursting with flavor). The boti kabob had the texture of a crab cake and was served on a burger bun but it just tasted like meat paste. All in all, I would consider going back for grilled kabobs or the parathi wraps, but I won't bother with their curries. I feel kind of bad honestly, but I just like more flavor and with Dumka right there, there's no competition.

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    Delhi6 Indian Kitchen & Bar

    Delhi6 Indian Kitchen & Bar

    4.5
    (810 reviews)
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    Ramp to enter the eating hall has bumps and risky for seniors…read more Door of the restroom men no good Food quality medium Over all good

    Usually, when Yelp sends me on a 30-minute trek for lunch, it's because the algorithm has decided I…read moreneed more "character building" or that I haven't spent enough on gas this month. My "quick search" for local Indian food spat out Delhi6 Indian Kitchen & Bar as the top choice. Thirty minutes and 14 miles of Highland Village pavement later, I checked Google Maps only to find there was an Indian spot one mile from my location. At that point, I wasn't just hungry; I was "Yelp-betrayed" hungry. Walking into Delhi6 is a bit of a trip. I expected a standard restaurant; I got a lounge that felt like I should have traded my sneakers for a velvet blazer. It was dim, moody, and featured tabletop lamps that made me feel like I was about to negotiate a high-stakes merger--or at least a very serious order of Garlic Naan. I was greeted by Rohi, a man so well-dressed he made the rest of the room look under-rendered. He introduced himself as the acting manager and dropped a line so bold I almost choked on my own anticipation: "This is the best Indian restaurant in all of Texas." Sir, those are "fightin' words" in a state that takes its spices as seriously as its brisket. My expectations didn't just rise; they hit the ceiling. To see if Rohi was a prophet or just a very stylish salesman, I applied my standard Indian Food Litmus Test. No fancy bells and whistles--just the classics. Their menu, by the way, is a literal tome. It's as thick as the Cheesecake Factory menu, but thankfully with fewer pictures of Glazed Salmon and more promises of cumin-induced euphoria. The Tandoori Chicken was smokey, tender, redder than a fire engine. It had that perfect "kissed by the flames" char and a deep, smoky soul. The Chicken Tikka Masala balanced creaminess and spice. It was sweet, savory, and vibrating with bright spices. The chicken was so tender it practically dissolved on impact. The Paratha was dry and a bit tough--the one "C" on an otherwise straight-A report card. Despite the paratha being more "cardboard" than "cloud-like," the rest of the meal was a revelation. I found myself nodding along to Rohi's bold claims with every bite of that Tikka Masala. The flavors weren't just good; they were "I'm glad I drove 14 miles for this" good. It's right up there with the heavy hitters like Taj Mahal and Café Maharani. If I ever find myself in Highland Village again--or if Yelp decides to trick me into a cross-state road trip--I'm stopping back at Delhi6. Thank you, Yelp, for being terrible at math but excellent at finding me a five-star "mistake."

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    Zaky Zayn

    Zaky Zayn

    4.5
    (61 reviews)
    8.2 mi

    I know the page says it's closed, but I just went here for the first time and wow it was delicious!…read moreIt's located in a very unassuming strip of stores, next to a market. We ate pretty early around 5pm, and it was very empty, which was nice because it meant our food came fast. We tried the chicken shawarma bowl and the beef shawarma bowls. The food tasted delicious, but did seem a little less fresh, like maybe it had been sitting for a while, which would make sense because it wasn't exactly prime dinner hour yet, so maybe perhaps left from lunch? Either way, the portions were great, enough to take home leftovers. And the flavor of the meat was superb. They were so warm and kind to our family, especially our two year old. I appreciated the thoughtful touches the staff added to make our dining experience special. It definitely gave the cozy feeling of a mom and pop diner but mediterranean style! I loved it. We will definitely be coming back.

    I hate writing this because this used to be one of my favorite places. I've been coming here for a…read morewhile, and today honestly felt like losing a local gem. I came in for the soft opening after weeks of renovations, and while the name and menu are the same, everything else is not. This is not the same restaurant. If you knew the original owner, you would know he created something special. It felt like you were being welcomed into his home. He took pride in the food and in making sure every customer felt well cared for. Appetizers always came out first with some friendly conversation, and you could feel the care he put into every detail. That experience is gone. First, I waited 30+ minutes for a dish that normally takes 15, even on a busy night. When I left, a couple who had ordered before me were still waiting for their wraps! Second, the food has changed. The chicken shawarma and gyro recipes are different, and the gyro was actually cold. The sauces, which used to be the highlight, are not the same. The red sauce is gone, and the garlic sauce tastes different. The rice is different. The salad is now a small pile of romaine, onion, cucumber, black olives, and corn with no dressing. Overall, the new recipes feel like a massive downgrade from the original recipes. Lastly, I told the host I would be dining inside, but my food was served in plastic containers. Meanwhile, a nearby group that appeared to be staff or family was served plated food that looked noticeably fresher and better prepared. It honestly felt like their food was prioritized over paying customers, which may have explained the delays. The menu photos have not changed, but they no longer reflect what is actually being served. That feels misleading, especially for customers like me who were excited for the reopening. Very disappointing.

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    I think this is the beef and chicken combo. I've had several different dishes - all delicious!
    I think this is the beef and chicken combo. I've had several different dishes - all delicious!
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