TOP 10 DESI RESTAURANTS IN LAHORE
The popularity of fancy dining and eating little quantities for large sums of money is expanding by the day. Surprisingly, Lahore remains a foodie's paradise. Lahore has a wide variety of cuisine to offer, from succulent steaks indoors to lounging on the charpai and slurping on 'peray wali lassi.'
Nonetheless, the tarkaas, masalas, and everything Desi are the actual soul of Lahori cuisine. Without further ado, here is a great list of Desi restaurants in Lahore for the gourmet in all of us!
Muhammadi Nahari House
Muhamadi Nahari House is the place to go if you're a true nihari fan. Fortunately, this restaurant is at the top of my Desi restaurant list since it provides the most delicious, warm nihari. The nicest thing is how the flavor hasn't changed in decades.
They are also the inventors of the mutton Nihari, paye Nihari, and camel Nihari. I should give camel nihari a try! Beef nalli nihari with their freshly made milky naan is my personal favorite.
Now you can visit Muhammadi Nahari house in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Faislabad, Gujranwala as well as in Murree.
Waris Nihari
To begin, a slow-cooked meat in a creamy curry is all you need to get in the mood. Second, Waris Nihari in old Lahore does it correctly. People from all walks of life queue up to sample this delicacy, and everyone enjoys it.
Furthermore, the pricing per plate is really reasonable, and the atmosphere is truly "Dhaba-style." Nihari, fried nali, and tarka are just a few of the delicious options. Have you given it a shot yet? Waris nihari is the place to go for a delectable desi dinner.
Butt Karahi
If you want to be considered a true Lahori, you must eat karahi. Especially if Butt Karahi is involved. Furthermore, you will become addicted to the delectable taste in a matter of seconds. Surprisingly, the flavor hasn't changed throughout the years.
When served with freshly baked naan and parathas, the thick pasty tomato masala and marinated chicken taste divine. Nonetheless, this restaurant serves a variety of Indian meals. Make sure to give them a shot as well.
Spice Bazaar
Spice Bazaar is the place to go if you don't want to eat at a 'Dhaba' roadside eatery. Yum has launched a new endeavor called Spice Bazaar (the best Chinese restaurant in Lahore). Spice Bazaar has never failed to please its clients.
Desi will find all he needs at this restaurant. They have everything from mutton Kunna to Khoya beef kabab, chicken reshami kabab, and the divine Peshawari chappal kabab.
I’d rate it 9/10 for a stylish desi dine in experience.
Nisbat Road ke Gol Gappay
Have you tried gol gappay before? Small crispy fried puffballs that keep yogurt, chickpeas, and other sauces together are known as gol gappay. These balls are simply dipped in tamarind water, and the sweetness flows out into your mouth. Yum!
Visit the dude in Lakshmi Chowk, Lahore, for an explosive gol gappa experience and eat dish after plate.
Bundu Khan
Rahim ud Din (late) started the Bundu Khan eateries decades ago. Bundu Khan has, in general, maintained its quality and taste throughout the country. They serve a wide range of Desi cuisines, including succulent BBQ, fried fish, karahis, handis, kababs, and more.
Their specialty is bbq. When you visit Bundu Khan restaurants, be sure to taste it.
Siddique (model town)
Siddique, the ultimate roadside adventure transformed into an outdoor restaurant setting, is a one-of-a-kind encounter that no one should miss. While they serve a variety of Indian cuisine, I'd like to call attention to their seek kabab.
Yes! Seekh kabab is a type of kabab. Do you want to know what makes them special? Significantly, the chef grills delectable seekh kababs before chopping them into small pieces. The sliced up kababs come with two distinct chutnees and hot parathas and are served per plate.
This location is really reasonable, and the experience is fantastic. After your main course, order their famous thuti kheer, which is served in mud plates.
Monal Lahore
Because of its location on the Margalla Hills, the Monal restaurant is particularly popular in Islamabad. While the original monal serves delicious meals, the view is an added bonus that elevates the total experience to a perfect 10.
Monal simply had to come to the culinary capital of the world, Lahore, to meet the demand. Monal Lahore has received a certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor. That can't be right!
The dinner at Monal restaurant is fantastic, but the desi breakfast buffet is even better. They serve a wide range of Indian cuisine. If you have a Desi hunger, you will enjoy their buffet, which includes everything from nihari to paye, chollay to puris, and more.
Haveli restaurant
This restaurant has a 4.5 rating and offers a view. What more could you want? Located in the heart of Lahore, you may gaze at the magnificent Badshahi Mosque all day and dine in grandeur.
Barbeque and chicken karahi are two of their most popular dishes. The service is also excellent. Do you want the whole shebang? Haveli would make you fall in love with Lahore all over again.
Bashir Darul Mahi
Are you a fan of seafood? The site to go is Bashir Darul Mahi. They can be found at both Husseini Chowk and M.m.Alam. The cooks prepare the most delicious crispy fried masala fish.
The cooks work 18-hour days marinating, frying, and serving the tastiest fish in town.
Zakir Tikka Restaurant
Zakir Tikka is another roadside eatery that has made a name for itself over time. Its cuisine quality has deteriorated slightly, but its freshly baked garlic naan, kalonji naan, and Saada naan remain excellent.
Bhaye ke Kebab
Without Bheye Ke Kabab, our list would be incomplete. The drive to Model Town is well worth it for these steaming hot seekh kababs.