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    Shalimar Restaurant

    3.8 (459 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Pakistani
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Vanessa L.

    Decided to try this Indian restaurant due to recommendations that I saw. Unfortunately that was a mistake. The food was a major disappointment and probably the worst Indian food I've had. We ordered the butter chicken and beef skewers. Butter chicken did not taste like butter chicken. Beef skewers were not what we expected it to be and did not have flavor. Don't waste your time coming here; there are better options to choose from in Sac.

    Emmanuel M.

    Delicious food from the chicken, Naan, and the Rice! Flavorful and quick Service, you get served immediately and sit to wait for your order to come to your table! Medium size location that can accommodate a party of six or more. They even chai on tap! A+ if you're willing to get out and enjoy a delicious meal that isn't your typical east asian meal!

    Bunha Gohst, spicy and tender goat meat stew~!
    Kathe B.

    We have been waiting to come to Shalimar for years, based on a friend's recommendation. He visits the SF location with his father and has for 2 years, I think! That says a lot! Oh, and they are Pakistani...so if they say it's authentic and delish, I'm a believer! We missed our change to visit the SF restaurant but caught this location on our way home. The dining room needed some attention, like a broken booth covered in plastic and several dirty tables, but we were hungry and still interested in trying the food we've heard so much about for so long. The wait was relatively short, and our friend showed us the hidden treasures - a sauce fridge and hot chai-style tea that was complimentary with your meal. Perfect on a cool early fall day! We ordered chicken kofta, 3 seekh kebab murghs, bunha gosht, a chicken biryani and 2 orders of garlic naan. Chicken kofta are lovely tender meatballs in sauce, the kebabs are formed spiced chicken cooked on skewers, bunha gosht is a spiced goat stew...all of these were new to us! Chicken birynai is chicken cooked on the bone cooked in savory, lemony rice, and of course, no meal is complete without garlic naan! Each dish was flavorful and hearty, and plenty to share for our party of 3, plus some leftover to bring home. Overall, it was quite a value, especially after spending 4 days dining out in the Bay Area! Our whole bill for 4 entrees and naan was $73 with tip!!! Bottom line, this is good, no-frills, homestyle Indian/Pakistani cooking. A hearty stick to your ribs meal but the dining room could definitely use some more frequent bussing and table washing.

    Basil M.

    I have frequented the SF and Dublin locations many times over the years when I have visited the Bay Area. This is my first time in Sacramento, and low and behold there is a location across the street from my hotel (and not too false from the airport). I wasn't sure if it was affiliated, a lot of South Asian restaurants use names interchangeably or with a slightly different spelling. The menu is the same. And the food tastes the same The food is great, and is as authentic as it gets.

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    Mohammad Ali A.

    Hands down my favorite spot for chicken tikka tandoori breast and leg. Freshly cooked to order, with a proper char and smokey flavor imparted on the meat. Too many imposters out here that oven cook their bbq, other than using a tandoor. The deception ! Beef seekh kabob is properly spiced and their lamb chops are great as well. Service is prompt and all the brothers that work there are kind and attentive. This review is strictly about the tandoori, I've had the salan (curry) plenty of times, all delicately cooked and enjoyable. Oddly enough their Daal masala is one of my favs, along with the saag gosht, ginger chicken, and oddly enough, brain masala.

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    Zara K.

    Can't beat this place if you want authentic fresh Pakistani food. They have all kinds of dishes that are made fresh, they also have fresh naan and chai. Great quality halal meat and the sweetest most respectful staff.

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    I called the meat company that's delivers their chicken and they stated the chicken is not halal despite shalimar being advertised as that.

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    Food quality and service is good. It's definitely a bit pricey. But overall a good place to enjoy Pakistani food.

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    2 years ago

    A no frills restaurant serving great food. I love that they cook it right there behind the counter.

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    2 years ago

    This place is absolutely authentically delicious! Wow, what a hidden gem, you can't go wrong

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    2 years ago

    The tikka masala, naan, and butter chicken are absolutely out of this universe good. Y'all I am so serious, get you some Shalimar.

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    A great place to eat delicious Indo/Pak food. Worth the time and money. Don't miss it, their chicken tikka is awesome

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