overall I thought the food was good, portions were huge, and prices were reasonable. The restaurant itself is pretty simple -- don't expect a fancy dining environment -- but the food is definitely the main point here. We ordered Gol Gappay, lamb biryani, Gosht Karahi, and a naan. The Gol Gappay was interesting. Crispy shells filled with chickpeas and potato, with a tangy, salty, savory flavor. Adding a little yogurt balanced it out nicely. Definitely something different. The lamb biryani was around the low teens price-wise and came in a huge portion with plenty of meat. The lamb was slightly dry -- felt like it may have been prepared earlier and kept warm -- but still flavorful and within expectations for the price. The standout for us was the Gosht Karahi. Tender but slightly chewy lamb, very savory and well seasoned, with lots of large chunks of meat. It looks a bit pricey at first, but considering how much meat you actually get, it felt like a solid value. We packed up half of it and still thought the leftovers were more generous than some restaurants' fresh servings. The naan was massive. Good flavor, although it didn't have that super fresh-out-of-the-tandoor smoky char. Funny enough, reheating it in the air fryer at home made it even better. One thing to know: every dish here runs large, so this place is better with a group. There are parking spots in front, but not many. read more

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We have been loyal customers since Lahore Restaurant has opened and are grateful for having a local Pakistani 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. read more

Ordered: Aloo Papri Chaat (~$9) Gol 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! read more

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Went here for a friends birthday with a group of 6. Waited over 2 hours to be seated, while they quoted the wait time to be no more than 45 minutes. When we sat and began receiving our orders, there was a small mixup. We discussed this with the waitress and were not upset, but just wanted the correct order. The manager however over heard the situation and began rudely yelling at the waitress over the mistake in front of the all the guests. We apologized to the waitress for the mishap given she was very friendly and this was not our intention. Towards the end (about 30 minutes of seating) we asked the waitress to bring the birthday cake for our small celebration. The manager came out with the cake in the exact form it was given and rudely refused to allow us to enjoy the cake given they were near closing time. Overall, the food was alright, but disgusting management. read more

Place is always swamped- Food is always amazing- has a decent dinning area and even on busy days you wont need reservations! Their service is really reliable and efficient. Loved their Biryani and karahi- the ambiance is very legit. One of the really good pakistani spots in NYC/NJ area read more

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I went to this restaurant for dinner! When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a cute restaurant. I sat and was served by Nafeese and he was nice. I had: Strawberry Mojito Peshawar Shinwari Karahi chicken in Tomato curry Chili naan Matka gosh lamb and gravy Goat Pulao basmati rice I liked the chicken dish. The lamb was good just a little fatty and needed a tad salt. All in all it was a good experience! read more

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Lahore Restaurant in Secaucus, NJ. I got to try some of the most authentic Pakistani food in New Jersey! Lahore has all of all the classic Pakistani dishes all made with the freshest ingredients. Service is fast! You must try GOL GAPPAY- it's a fun and delish Pakistani street food and you must end the meal with authentic chai and GULAB JAMUN! MANGO LASSI GOL GAPPAY SAMOSA CHAAT LAMB KEBAB CHICKEN MAKHNI HANDI-Mildly spiced chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with butter, garnished with fresh cream. CHICKEN KARAHI-Popular Lahori style curry with ripen tomatoey base, stir fried in Karahi with spices, finished with fresh cilantro and slivers of ginger. Spice level - medium to spicy. GARLIC NAAN CHAI GULAB JAMUN read more

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Give me an order of the matka gosht (lamb) and an order of the naan and I'm SET. A very memorable dish that makes me want to live a little closer so that I could be eating here more often. Finish the meal with kashmiri chai and I'm content for the weekend. Sooo good. read more

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The androon sheher of Lahore is famous primarily for two things: first the tragic tale of Anarkali, and second its vibrant food scene, which tends to lean fairly vegetarian thanks in part to its pre-partition establishment. To have a taste of these flavors, one must go in reverse and instead leave the walls of New York City to reach Lahore's location in Secaucus. On weekends you'll find a vibrant spread of all you can drink Kashmiri chai, amazing aloo and plain paranthas, and of course chole, halva and puris to form the classic Pakistani weekend breakfast. This was one of my most memorable meals in recent memory. The freshness of the garm-garm parathas paired with some plain curd while Kun Faaya Kun played in the background - aur kya kehne ka hai! read more

Lahore Restaurant - Halal Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

Ok hear me out- they have a lot of Indian restaurants in JC (not too far away from Secaucus) however, how many places have a Pakistani restaurant? Parking was easier than Jersey City, the portion sizes were massive, and the service was on point! You know the food is good when there's wait to get a table! The staff are really friendly and accommodating. I do wish the place was a tad bigger but I was left a happy customer. Highly recommend to order the goat and lamb chops! read more

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Lahore Restaurant has some of the best (and only) Pakistani food in North Jersey outside someone's home. That said, I've found the Haleem to be inconsistent. The pulses are not always ground to the same consistency and at times it is much spicier than other times. The chicken Karahi is popular and blew my friend's mind. The chicken seekh kabobs were delicious though not very tender. The naan is excellent. The atmosphere inside is quite hectic. I'd like to add that Pakistani food is not Indian food. If you expect your stew to come with a side of rice, it won't. That's not how it is traditionally eaten. You should buy a side of naan, and not dock points because you want the cuisine to be different to suit your tastes. Secondly, this food is spicy. It is very spicy. If you don't want to eat spicy food, then this place is not for you. "Too spicy" for you doesn't mean the food is made incorrectly -- you're just not at the right place for you, and that's okay. However, it is unfair to come into a Pakistani restaurant and expect the food to be less spicy or just like food from another South Asian country. read more

Lahore Restaurant - Chicken Haleem and Chicken Seekh Kabab - Halal Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

After years of starring at this on my bucket list, i finally can check this off. During the week: no reservations. Keep that in mind. We were a group of 3 at 7 pm. and the place filled up quickly. fairly good service. could have come around a little bit more. also didnt advise my friends that their entree do not come with rice. typically these dishes do, but the menu here didnt mention that. we started out with an app for the table, the puff street apps, they loved them. the samosas were perfect. i had 2 big ones in 1 order. i also had the 1 chicken leg tandoori. for $7, this was incredibly big and i loved it. the char grilled flavor came through. however, that flavor gets lost if you bring it home for left overs. for dessert i had the rice pudding ( i think kheer). and it was an intense flavor. i suggest sharing this with someoone. its pretty dense in rose and pitachio flavor. i housed the whole plate down, but i can see why its best to share. portions are big. not too much seafood on the menu. great plating. love the decor. would come back again for sure! read more

Lahore restaurant had everything right for the perfect five star experience, but they fell short when it came to service. I went with my family and we had made reservations, but despite of that, we still had to wait another 20 to 30 minutes for our seats At first, They sat us at a table which was too small for our party. After placing our drink orders, we told them to relocate us to a bigger table as there would have been no room to place all the food. We ordered the following items. Aloo Papri chaat 4.5/5 very vibrant and flavorful. Garlic naans 5/5. Damn good. Bursting of that garlic aroma. Mix Grill 5/5 combo of different meats. Grilled to perfection. Chapli kabob. 4/5. It was good. I was expecting beef, not chicken. Havent really tried chicken chapli. Chicken Karhai. 4.5/5 another very nicely presented item and it tasted very good. Excellent combo of seasoning. Gulab Jaman with ice cream. My family enjoyed it. I would visit them again, but they have to improve on their service. the interior is small from inside, especially for the demand that they handle read more

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What a disappointment our take-out food was when my team and I ordered $200 worth of food. I ordered the Chicken Palak. I was shocked to find out it doesn't come with rice. It's just an oily spinach 5-piece chicken stew for $17. I cannot believe for $17, I don't actually get a full meal. I would have to spend an additional $6 for rice. I just cannot justify paying $23. Luckily, I did buy garlic naan for $3.50. But the palak was oily, it did not go well with the naan. This was a one-time thing. I don't see myself ordering from here again. My co-workers felt the same. The majority of my co-workers found their food to be too spicy. I would suggest the owner have spice level. Lastly, the food was not on time. We had to wait 45 minutes more from our pickup time. Be ready to pay the meter. read more

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Lahore restaurant never fails us. It's always busy and going there on Eid meant the place was hoping. We ordered Lahore fried fish, beef nehari, chicken with spinach, chicken Chaplin kebabs and the beef kebabs with their plain naan. Everything was delicious and amazing. I feel eating at Lahore is like actually visiting Lahore in Pakistani. This is the real deal and authentic Pakistani food! Well done to the team who are always great under pressure! read more

Excellent food , Excellent Service , home feeling as if u r eating in Lahore Great come back !!! Great job Umer may ur Restaurant stay open for ever Ameen. read more

Had a really bad experience at the restaurant. First, we waited for the table while the front desk guy entertained the people he knew while pretending they had a reservation which they didn't. Finally, we got the table while waiting for a long while, and then comes the food. Overpriced and below average taste. Had way better food in NYC for way less price. Karahi was 5/10, BBQ 6/10, mohitos was basically soda+some lemon, no effort in food, below-average taste, and soup 4/10, and the only good thing about the food was gol pappa which was 8/10. Really disappointing with customer service and really disappointed with the food experience. read more

Okay so first things first the ambiance of the place is really nice. Service is top notch super quick and attentive! Now for the food- we ordered the Beef Chapli (7/10), the Sajji Pulao (6/10) and the Peshawari Shinwari Karhai (9/10). The portion sizes are insaaane for everything. We literally took home half of the food so great points there. Apart from that the food was pretty decent. I'd definitely recommend the karhai. We loved the taste, it was well spiced and served fresh n hot! read more

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Their food is so delicious! And their portion is so big ! Perfect to share! Love their garlic nann and chai ~ Their service is amazing ! They always come and ask us if we enjoy their food and comfortable with their food .. and clean the table before give us the check. How nice they are :) love this restaurant ~ and highly recommend !! read more

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My experience is for multiple delivery orders... the food is good. Decent portions for the price... I've had the mixed platter, keema nan, regular nan, chicken karahi, chapli kabob, and more. My 2 biggest complaints are that 1) the food is SUPER SUPER spicy and 2) they only give one chutney despite having numerous items that require it (for example... I've ordered 3 keema nan and 1 mixed platter and got 1 chutney but when I ordered only 2 keema nan, I got the same 1 chutney)! read more

Lahore Restaurant - Lahori Chapli Kabab - Halal Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

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One of our regular restaurants which never ever disappoints. We travel from far just to enjoy Lahores authentic Pakistani food. Typically we order the kebabs, seekh kebab, chapli kebab and malai kebabs are our go to. If we are in the mood for something fancy we get the goat Karahi or the chicken karahi. A little bit on the oily side, but that IS how it's supposed to be. We also loved the masala fries, the Halden and recently tried the Sajji Pulav which is a whole chicken marinated and roasted, presented on a bed of aromatic rice. Portion sizes are big. You can either order online or place an order on the phone for pick up. They are nice to give us estimated time. The place is clean and welcoming and you know the food is good because there's always a wait time. Service is great and ambience is simple. read more

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Food? Absolutely spot-on; rich, flavorful, and everything you'd want from a proper Lahori meal. Especially the Karahi. The ambience? Chaotic, but honestly, that's part of the charm with Desi restaurants. It's the kind of place where you dodge trays, hear ten loud conversations at once, maybe even a few swear words, and somehow still feel right at home. Food arrived fairly quick and service was spotty. But the real experience began after the meal. Before I could even lean back and digest, the waitress swooped in like an aunty at a wedding, politely-but aggressively-reminding me to leave a five-star review. Great food, a little bit of mayhem, but would come back. read more

Lahore is a great option for Pakistaní food. Everything we ordered was great! You can also choose your spice level on what you are ordering which is nice. The gol goppay was my favorite and I liked the presentation too! Naan was warm and fresh and the chicken tikka boti was full of flavor! For dessert, don't forget the falooda! The staff was also nice and attentive, however, I would not be recommend making a reservation especially on the day weekends as it gets crowded and it may take a while to be seated. read more

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Definitely one of the better places for Pakistani / North Indian style Biryani. Delivery Order, so I cannot comment on their service, but I did get the delivery on time. Quantity was good for the price, and taste was also pretty good. Most of the Curry and Tandoor dishes seemed to be on the pricey side, so didn't order. Will probably order when I visit so I can do a better review when it's fresh. Edit - Ordered again today and tried the Namkeen Gosht Karahi, and OMG, it was sooo good. There was plenty of succulent meat, so while they were on the pricey side, it is definitely worth if you want a treat read more

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This is one of the best Pakistani restaurants I've had in my life (: the food was all great quality and made fresh! I wish definitely be back! read more

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We love trying new food, so we checked out this spot that serves tradional Pakistani cuisine and it did not disappoint. We were able to try dishes we haven't had before and we loved it. No wonder a lot of people come in here. read more

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So I finally got around to having the restaurant this evening for takeout and I must say, my wife and I really enjoyed it. Food: my wife went with the chicken makhni handi which was a super flavorful, but the curry worked really well with the garlic naan. I ordered the chicken palak which was very good, really appreciating the mix of flavor without being too heavy on the oils/fats. Service: even though I picked up, I asked them what other foods they recommend as this was my first time having Pakistani and I was very impressed with how willing the guy was telling me. Aesthetic: nice place, did not sit down to appreciate it though read more

Lahore Restaurant - Halal Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

The food is not delicious at all. The Kathi roll was really cold and the meat was not cooked properly. The ambience and service are okay.

I was delighted with the food and atmosphere at Lahore. You can watch the chefs preparing everything according to old-fashioned family recipes. If you are expecting the "usual" dishes from most Indian restaurants then you will be surprised that there are several distinctive dishes that I had not previously eaten anywhere else. These include the appetizer gol gappay which has an amazing combination of spices. The main dishes include both the familiar and some original ones created by their chefs. The service is gracious and professional, and the atmosphere is friendly with some local extended families at the larger tables. My only regret is not discovering this place sooner which is easier to reach than I had expected and is very close to Route 3. Be sure to try the garlic naan and for an after-dinner drink the kashmiri chai is wonderful. read more

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I really enjoy my experience here . Everything was made very well. The service was great and attentive and the ambiance is a casual setting. Great for groups or you and your bestie. read more

Lahore Restaurant - Goat Karahi - Halal Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

This Lahore Restaurant keeps me coming back for more. This place deserves the highest rating possible for their service. Their dishes and customer care earn perfect scores. You notice care in both design and food selection. The restaurant offers original options! read more

The story of how Lahore Restaurant started made me want to support them. The kitchen prioritizes fresh, seasonal ingredients. This place delivers consistent quality. Staff members demonstrate warmth instead of coldness. Lahore Restaurant deserves my recommendation. read more

A stew requires the meat (or vegetable) to be completely immersed in the added liquid. Braising requires less liquid. But roasting is dry cooking, it requires no additional liquid. The meat is cooked in its own juices. Care is taken to prevent the meat from boiling or steaming. The WOK (aka Karahi), is the best utensil for roasting over an open fire /stove top. Without the Wok or Karahi, there would be no Karahi Ghost, the iconic dish of Central & South Asia. Traditionally, very few ingredients were used. The basic Karahi Ghost calls for dry roasting of Lamb with tomatoes, ginger, green chilies, and salt. A lot of people still do it that way, but, needless to say, over the years many avatars of Karahi Ghost have merged. In our NY/NJ region for the longest time Stewed Lamb and Braised Lamb was passed off as Karahi Ghost. Fortunately, things have changed, today there are quite a few restaurants which offer excellent Karahi Ghost. Lahore (1277 Paterson Plank Rd, Secaucus, NJ 07094) has three versions. Their Charsi Karahi Ghost (the Pot Head's Karahi Ghost) is as good as it gets. Prior to 1947, Lahore, was the cultural capital of the Indian Subcontinent. It was the city for writers & poets. It was the Hollywood of India. Back then people said, "A person who has not seen Lahore, has not yet been born". Well today we can say, a person in Northern NJ who has not been to Lahore (Secaucus) has not yet tasted Karahi Ghost. read more

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This place shows culinary skill. The setting continues to enhance my meals. They serve portions that last beyond one sitting. Also, the proprietors have wonderful personalities. This restaurant impressed me completely. read more

Goat karahi 5/5 but sadly that was the only great thing about this restaurant. Mixed grill 3/5- the marination was spicy but meat dry. Sajji 1/5. Chicken tasted old. Extremely dry from the inside. By no means appeared to be a chef's special as indicated in the menu. Service 2/5. Lots of room for improvement. Amateur service. Space is small and was hot. Expected good things but came back disappointment. Giving 3 stars in hopes they can improve. read more

This food was delicious and environment was real! I would 1000% come here over going to Jackson Heights - same distance (bus from Port Authority takes under 20 minutes) from Manhattan and the food was extremely high quality. The environment is very family-oriented (and there's an auto???? how cool is that haha). The Kashmiri chai is delicious + a must-get; and it comes in such a beautiful vessel! We were craving samosa chaat - and I'm so glad we got it. It was pretty hot, which is not exactly my cup of tea (love when there's cold yogurt) but it was great. I got the Paneer Karahi (the only Karahi that was vegetarian, alongside 3 other main vegetarian options), and wow was that paneer delicious! I wish it was a bit more creamy (higher cream:paneer ratio), but it was so flavorful and rich... I couldn't even finish 1/3 of it! Very fairly priced and will love to come back again; worth going to NJ for! read more

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We came in for dinner on a Thursday night and it was surprisingly busy. Thankfully it was just two of us so we were seated right away. We ordered the goat karahi and naan. The karahis do take 20-30 minutes to come out, as mentioned on the menu, so keep that in mind or order apps if you're hungry. The karahi was so flavorful, rich, and the perfect level of spicy. The naan was fluffy, hot, and soft. Such a good meal. The chai in the clay cups was the perfect way to end the meal. The service was great, and the interior is so tastefully decorated! They play Pakistani music and keep a fun vibe going. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Lahore Restaurant - Chai - Halal Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

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Pictured: Seekh Kebab, Garlic Naan, Matka Ghost, Masala Fries, Mint Mojito Everything was and tasted soo delicious. The kebabs were our favorite and absolutely delicious. The matka ghost was so rich in flavor and perfect with the garlic naan. The service was amazing and our food was ready in about 20 minutes. Please be mindful that they just recently opened and they are working their hardest to accommodate all customers. The hype is crazy from social media and they deserve all the praise they've been getting. We definitely recommend you stop by and try their food! You won't be disappointed! Follow our insta: @nyc.halal for more halal food reviews!! read more

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I stopped by Lahore with a few friends. The ambiance is very nice and clean. We tried the naan, several karahis, and the falooda. The food was great. The flavors, portions, and presentation were excellent. It is important to note that the karahis take 30-45 minutes to make depending on how busy they are and so service can seem long even though it just takes that long to make those items. All together, this is a great option for Pakistani food in the North Jersey area. The main criticism I've heard and seen is that the prices are a bit high. This is a fair criticism in my opinion relative to other hubs like Edison or Jackson Heights, but for the area I think this is fair. Give them a try! read more

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This was my first time at this place with the fam. Let me start by saying service was great, the food was five star jo doubt. The reason I gave it a 4 star is, when I went there the restaurant was packed and they had no AC running. They really gave me a Lahore experience with the heat in the restaurant. Well on the positive side at least I burned majority of calories I ate from sweating from the heat inside the restaurant. Food was tasty for sure!!!! read more

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