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Karahi House

4.4 (57 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

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Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Annie L.

The food at Karahi House is delicious, hot and fresh! Ordered take out of the chicken tikka masala, tandoori fish, black lentils curry and chicken tandoori. Does not come with rice and extra $3.11 for a plate of rice. All the dishes were well packaged and even a little warm still from driving almost 2 hours home. I deducted a star because I didn't like that there was TONS of bones in the fish. It was very difficult to eat, boneless would have been preferred.

Buffet
Joe B.

Came here for lunch buffet so that is only thing I am reviewing. I think this was a good buffet for the price and included the a few chicken dishes, and several vegetarian selections along with a green salad mix that you could put together. I do like a buffet that tries not to do too many things but just a good 8 or 10 done well. I did not find anything really spicy on buffet so if you are looking for that look elsewhere. If I lived here or stayed here again I would be back.

Olivier G.

Karahi House is a Pakistani restaurant that opened a few months ago on Polk Street. They serve karahi dishes, tandoori items, biryanis, and some vegetarian options. The waiter mentioned they might add nihari to the menu in the near future. The restaurant also has a small terrace on the street side. Given the restaurant's name, I decided to try their chicken karahi, a very popular dish in Pakistan. I was pleasantly surprised that the dish was served directly in a karahi (a type of Indo-Pakistani iron wok). The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the thick gravy had subtle and flavorful spices. Overall, it was a delightful experience at Karahi House.

saag paneer
Leila K.

I thoroughly enjoyed everything I ordered! The quality of the food was really good - presentation and taste were amazing. great place to eat, especially if you want something halal. saag paneer - super creamy and nice, perfectly salted and seasoned, but not too 'heavy' tasting garlic naan - soft while maintaining a nice slight crisp at the bottom chicken seekh kabab karahi - probably my fav dish of the dinner, perfectly seasoned!! the spices are so good. the chicken meat was nice and tender, pairing perfectly with the sauce service was fast and always welcomed the helping. my favorite thing about this place is the free chai with your meal! would definitely come back in the future.

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the food was cold and not cooked enough, slowe service, price discrepancy at the register vs the menue. i want my money back. If really want a bad service and dishonest people, overcharged prices, tben, go there. otherwise avoid this place by all means.

Som S.

Was craving some falooda and this place did not disappoint. Might be the best falooda I've had in my life, will definitely be back to try main courses.

Joseline M.

What a great new spot on Polk street. The restaurant has been open for a few months now and I'm glad I finally got to try it. The inside is very modern and new! You can seat inside but also have the option of seating on their patio. We were greeted by a very nice man that guided us to a table and served us water immediately. We did ask for recommendations on what to eat but ultimately went with something we were familiar with. Food came out very fast and it was warm, it smelled amazing and portions were perfect for 2. The lamb karahi was one of the best I've ever had! The lamb was tender, the curry was full of flavor and well balanced, peppers were not overcooked and it had the right amount of fresh herbs. We found ourselves sitting in complete silence and finishing our meal in minutes from how good it was. This place hasn't received the hype it definitely deserves. I hope to come back soon and try other yummy items

I took the suggestion from one of the reviewers and ordered the lamb kebab karahi, garlic naan, and rice. The food arrived hot within 15 minutes of ordering. The portion size of the entree is more than enough for one person/meal and taste scrumptious. I could finish the whole serving of rice and naan mixed with just the sauce. And the garlic naan is another hit by itself. I went on a Saturday about midnight and still had few customers i am pleased it was open and was sat. the place was bright and spartan. The restroom was clean.

Lamb Karahi
Renny T.

It was late and i was back from a trip and starving! Karahi House saved my night! Because, hey they are OPEN LATE! I wanted rice, meat and vegetables so i ordered their Lamb Karahi which came out soooo huge in a hot stone pot. I absolutely loved it. It tasted amazing and i am sorry i ate the whole thing all on my own and even forgot to take a picture of it. My mouth is watering already just by thinking about the dish. People there are friendly. Atmosphere is nice and calm. Clean and organized. They have outdoor seating also. Everything was exceptional! I wanna try their desserts too. Lastly, this place totally deserves to be packed and busy! Why aren't you guys coming? Come try!!!

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Food was not good at all!! I'm shocked this place is 4 stars.. if you're desi please avoid this place it's not good at all

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