Found myself really hungry in the middle of the Bronx today. I like to support small businesses in…read moreareas like this, and found this restaurant listed on Yelp. I'm not familiar with Pakistani food, which is a great reason for me to check it out... and I figured it's similar to Indian, which I love. The name of the place sounds super cool and kind of silly, TBH, so I think that hooked me. There's not too much parking available on the streets near the restaurant, but I found some right down on Bronxwood Ave about a 2 minute walk. Upon arrival, I was a little surprised to find it kind of beat-up looking, a damaged table (with the veneer peeling away from the top)... not looking quite as great as it did in the photos I saw on Yelp. But the food looked good. I ordered beef (in a thick gravy) over seasoned white rice. Even though it's ready to eat, it's not warmed up, so I had to wait a few minutes for them to plate and microwave it. They added a generous amount of the sauce/gravy to the top, but the gravy kind of disappears into the rice. The flavor wasn't really to my liking... I couldn't identify what exactly was the dominant spice or spices, but they're not a favorite of mine. Regardless, I ate all of the meat... but as you can see from the photos, you should have plenty of RICE left when you're done! I brought some home. Service was casual and consisted of the guys who work behind the counter. It's not real table service. Definitely do not go here on a date unless you know the person is casual and adventurous and not at all scared of a "hole in the wall." The staff there are nice... asked me how I liked the food when I was finished and all. It cost $11 which is totally fair.

They are such a fraud charaged extra money and very bad food quality I will never order from this…read moreplace very bad experience

I came 7:30 on a winter Friday night and it was pretty quiet (at one moment i was the only customer…read morethere) so with that in mind i want to come back in the summer and try again. I ordered at the counter and after 30 mins I checked and seems like my order had not been passed on, so I ordered again and this time food only took 10 mins to arrive. Naan was great. Chicken tikka masala was a bit oiler than I'm used to. They didn't have any plain rice available as a side order for the curry, so they suggested the Friday special rice which was chicken and chickpeas and ginger etc, unfortunately this had definitely been sitting a while and rice was pretty mushy. The staff were pretty friendly, and I liked how the dining area was decorated. $22 for the two dishes and naan (plenty of leftovers that i took home although not sure how well the rice will be tomorrow)

All men Kitchen and its refreshing to hear the native language spoken. This way you know is legit…read more Another is that you see their people ordering. They have a large selection but I came for the chicken Biryani. I hope they give me Maan. Ambiance is really cool, decorated with Pakistani colors, fabrics banners. The manager came out to offer me a different rice that that cook no onto the menu. I guess she saw a weirdo not the typical . Ps: I dont eat rice pudding but theirs is a must try. Small mom and pops shop that needs your support. Go ahead and stop by. Maybe we can do an UYE there..

Raif provided excellent service. Whenever I asked him something, he served us very kindly and food…read moreis amazing too. I tried chicken Samosas and it was amazing. You guys should try this place!

I hate to do this, but I am so sad. The last three times I ordered from here, I was unsatisfied…read morewith the food. Tonight I had Saag Paneer and it was swimming in oil, I had to skim it off the top, and even then I could not eat it. It did not taste good. All the items I had tasted strange, the spices were unpleasant. Even the Ras Malai tasted odd. I do not think I will order from here again. I do not know how this happened. They used to be great.

Ordered: Aloo Papri Chaat (~$9)…read moreGol Gappay (~$9) White Chicken Karahi (~$31): chicken curry stir-fried in karahi with white cream, yogurt, and spiced with roasted cumin and coriander seeds Plain Basmati Rice (~$7) Plain Tandoori Roti (~$3) Kashmiri Chai (~$4) Aya's take: This cold weather has me craving curries & spices more than ever before so we stopped at Lahore for a quick lunch. Lahore is a Pakistani restaurant which is honestly not common to come across (compared to Indian restaurants). The interior is nicely decorated and we were seated immediately. We got 2 appetizers, Aloo Papri Chaat and Gol Gappay. The Aloo Papri Chaat was cold, loaded with textures and flavors, and even some slight sweetness. It was enjoyable but not sure I would gravitate to this again. The Gol Gappay was beautifully presented with a similar flavor profile to the Aloo Papri Chaat. It's great for sharing and more of a playful appetizer. I've never had Karahi before and although maybe not the traditional version, we opted for the White Chicken Karahi. It was mild, savory and creamy. It took ~30 minutes to prepare as the menu states and they don't skimp out on the chicken. For the price point, I would say the portion is reasonable. The chicken was tender, buttery, and aromatic. My only complaint is that it wasn't served with anything so we had to add some Basmati Rice and Tandoori Roti on our own dime. I think it should come with at least one complimentary side dish considering it's an entree. We ended with a Kashmiri Chai. It's a pink-hued tea that actually gets its color from the chemical reaction between the green tea & baking soda. All this time, I thought it was rose! It was garnished with pistachios and had hints of cardamom and cinnamon spices which I enjoyed. Good try overall!

We have been loyal customers since Lahore Restaurant has opened and are grateful for having a local…read morePakistani restaurant with good quality food. It's unfortunate that I have to post this as I feel despite us voicing our concern (multiple times) in person with the staff and also on the phone when ordering take out, the staff is not trained and do not take certain dietary restrictions seriously such as food allergies. After having a child who suffers from peanut and egg allergies, whenever we have dined or ordered from here as of lately, we have politely asked for certain food not to be served together and prepared properly. After expressing this, the staffs answer is rude and with an attitude and us being told "ok i'll just put it in a separate plate" after it being cross contaminated and served. Then during a take out order when we called to alert that there is an allergy, to please ensure the food is properly handled and packed separately from egg-containing items, we were told (specifically by Jaspreet) it is already prepared and packed, so the best that can be done is taken out and packed separately instead of adhering to the urgency of the matter and re-preparing the food. Our child broke out in hives due to their negligence in the past and I fear that their inefficiency to understand the seriousness of this matter will one day result in legal action being taken against this establishment if God forbid someone else has a reaction or worse a Fatality. My post isn't intended towards the quality of the food, it is more so to be heard and create awareness on this matter as it seems this establishment can care less towards your health needs. Update: We were contacted by ownership (Ishrath) and accused of being in the wrong and were met with disrespect and advised not to come to this establishment anymore as they cannot meet our "crazy demands." We should have been heard out, which was explained to co-ownership (Sobia) a few minutes after my review was posted, that this wasn't a personal jab towards the establishment however has happened to us on multiple accounts, specifically from staff member Jaspreet the past two times in a matter of two weeks. There was no apology on the matter, just defensiveness in a "sweet tone." This is more so a validation that despite us voicing our concerns multiple times in person, it has fallen on deaf ears and it is unfortunate that we have had to go to such extremes as posting this to be heard. Since my post, we see the attempt to have our post buried, and quite frankly hope it made a difference, albeit they have lost our business however we know the restaurant will still thrive. Still wishing them the best of luck and hopefully prevents any future consequence on this matter.

I stumbled upon this hidden gem today on a walk with my son and they get my first 5 star review…read more Let me just say the girls they got working there deserve five stars alone! Sawsan had exceptionally great service and so did heba. Amazing workers, clean environment, quiet and beautifully decorated and most importantly HALAL local food y'all. The food was excellent. I had my one year old with me and asked heba for the least spicy option and she suggested butter chicken, it was still spicy to me LOL she took it back and brought it out a few moments later with no spice in sight! Sawsan was so welcoming and friendly the entire time, she packed our food for us and they didn't forget my samosas! I thought I did haha I ate so much and was so full, had my leftovers and still couldn't finish the food. So yummy If you're in the area for halal food or in search for delicious and local Indian cuisine pls don't hesitate to stop by. They also got a whole ballroom next door, I promise it gives Cinderella !!

their food was awesome , although not many people in that restaurant, basically no one beside us ,…read moreit seems mostly delivery but their kebab are delish

This spot exceeds all alternatives. Employees showed notable customer care. Flavors stand out,…read moreservice flows well, and food quality remains top priority. The restaurant balances comfort with excellent maintenance. The neighborhood benefits from this spot.

This restaurant was a complete surprise when I found it. Tasty food. Their service team maintained…read moregood oversight. Their dishes didn't deserve special mention. The cuisine is tasty and the experience rewarding.

Lunch yesterday was a plump tandoori chicken leg, two chicken samosas and a naan. I sat there to…read moreeat. I was the only lady there and as I have written in earlier reviews no women come here. The chicken was fresh and tasty but I could manage only half and had it packed. Now the naans here are not the delicate fragrant ones at fancy Indian restaurants. These are thick ones with or without ghee smeared on top (to request) meant for the lumberjack. Here these are in the form of cab drivers and delivery men who need sustenance and no froo froo cuisine. The gender neutral restroom is in my opinion the "Black hole of Calcutta." For men, it may be passable but for women absolutely verboten to enter. At a pinch, go to Kalustiyan where there is a restroom up the stairs. Ideally only should buy something before asking to powder one's nose. Service at Lahori is fine.

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

The Chapli Burger here is delicious! Get it with a runny egg & tangy sauce, it's divine. It's my…read morefavorite menu item. The food here is fresh, the place is immaculately clean. The service is super nice, and now they've got lunch specials. Your welcome. Happy Yelping!

We just ordered food from " Art of Kebab ". I didn't even know that this place exists! I am…read moreimpressed, the food is so fresh and really tasty! We had the falafel wrap, rice bowl with beef and chicken wrap. The owner is so friendly ! This place is really worth trying out.

Never been here before, until a few days back. A friend swore by it, I'm glad I came in. The vegan…read moredishes they have here are mind blowing, very good. I feel the quality of the food and the service really stood out. The place was clean, the employee's here were very friendly. Looking forward to coming back for sure.

very good food I love their Indian. Especially chicken tikka masala very yummy !! Nice peopleread more

Had takeout and the chicken kati rolls were legit. Potato samosas (so good I had to go back for a…read moresecond helping).

I grew up eating everything they have on the menu and I can tell you this is exactly how it's…read moresupposed to taste. We tried the fried liver which reminded me of weddings and engagement parties etc in South Asia. The halwa in the Mughal breakfast was a brighter red color than we are used to and toning down the color won't hurt but the taste is spot on. The potatoes in pickled curry (achar aaloo) was fresh and just the right amount of spicy We even tried the stuffed naan with ground chicken (keema) which was neither dry nor soaking in ghee (perfect!) Cute neighborhood and generally pedestrian friendly block. There is paid parking two blocks or so from the restaurant. The space is not very large but adequate and you don't feel crowded. The service is quiet, efficient and courteous. Good job guys !