When it comes to Pakistani food, nothing really compares to Mom's home cooking so I am going to be selective when it comes to dining in a Pakistani restaurant. Shirazi Karahi is a spot located in my old neighborhood and I've been meaning to try out their karahi dishes. I somehow managed to make my way here and luckily we got immediately seated with no wait time. The place was almost at full capacity. The dining experience has an elevated diner appeal with booths for families to sit in and some level of privacy. Their Karahi dishes are excellent with their house made rotis or biryani or both if you're down for the carb overload ! ... but next to Karahi dishes (they serve the food in an actual Karahi for that homely feel) their sizzling dishes are just as attractive...don't worry, once you get seated and waiting to give your order, you will see (and smell) the dishes coming out! It's a seated dining experience with an attentive staff, great service and the karahis/ sizzling dishes were on point This is the spot that's great for families, groups of friends , cousins, significant other(s) , spouses, side baes, or main baes. read more

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Ordered the Mixed Kebab, Chicken Seekh Kebab and Chicken Kabab. The 'Mixed Kebab" looked nothing at all like the image on UberEats, and I think they gave me four chicken kebabs by mistake. They tasted exactly the same. I guess they were decent. But I was expecting more given the depiction of the dish on UberEats. The Chana Masala, Palak Aloo, and Kerahi Shrimp entrees came DRENCHED in what seemed like a gallon of oil, occupying 1/3 of the container which left the contents dripping, even after we poured out the liquid, rendering them inedible. Photo attached for reference. The samosas were good, and reminded us of the samosas that Mehak in Kew Gardens used to make. The naan was large and good, and the mango lassi was also refreshing. But the bulk of the dinner (the entrees) were quite underwhelming and left much to be desired, especially given what we paid for it. Perhaps when dining in-house they do a better job of draining the oil from the dishes, but they certainly don't fare well in transit. read more

I was Staying in an Airbnb, so decided to do a DoorDash. Overall, the food was very good. I started with a vegetable Samosa, and then went on to the boneless chicken tikka. I inadvertently ordered the large Shirazi naan, and I finished the order with a slice of the mango cake. Unfortunately, they delivered the food with no silverware, napkins, or anything. I had to make do with what I had at my Airbnb. The Samosa was very good. It was not oily or greasy at all, and the filling was delicious. However, it was almost too spicy for me. It was right up to the very edge of what I like for spice. My forehead was definitely sweating. It did taste good though. The boneless chicken tikka was also very good, before I ordered it, I called the restaurant and asked if they could make it non-spicy. They said that it had already been marinated, but it was not very spicy. I should've remembered that "not very spicy" for a Pakistani restaurant is a bit different it had a rich complex flavor, and while it was also spicy, it was not as spicy as the Samosa was. I could definitely taste the spice, but it didn't overwhelm the Dish. I liked it a lot. It also came with a tzatziki type sauce and a tamarind sauce, both which were very, very good. I inadvertently ordered a large order of the naan-bread, and it was huge. It was very good, I'm not sure what type of spices they used, but I did like it a lot, even though a few small spots on the bread were burnt. I was able to finish most of it, but not all of it. They gave me two slices of cake, even though I ordered only one. The first was a white cake, which was moist and tender and delicious. The mango cake was also moist and tender, and I could definitely taste the mango. Overall, this was a very good meal. I would love to come into the restaurant and try some things, but I will have to keep an eye on that spice level. Thank you. . read more

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Got some food here and everything was amazing and very affordable. The lamb chops were probably my favorite. The rice was flavorful and the white sauce was nice. Overall, everything was good. read more

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Lamb chop not fully cooked!! but soaked in batter no taste. Definitely not worth it.! I would go with the chicken masala or something else.

The Famous Shirazi Karahi original branch will be The OG of Shirazi Brand. Shirazi is known for quality and consistent food flavor and always tasting ... We have been going to this branch for many years and never have we ever had any issues with the food quality or quantity. The staff service was always on par with the level of service expected from such place. Upon entering, we were greeted with friendly staff and getting the table within minutes. It was mid of the week so it was not that busy. The quality of the food honestly is same as the original and now it's much easier for the long Island crew to drive towards this location as it's boarder line to long Island I would highly recommend trying out the following: 1. Fish Pokara 2. Goat Karahi 3. Beef Behari ( Mild ) 4. Tawa Chicken Legs 5. Garlic Naan 6. Paratha read more

Spacious with a nice ambiance and quick service. Parking is difficult since it's queens, but not impossible. We got the beef bihari kebab for an appetizer, achari chicken karahi with butter naan for the entree, and mango lassi for a drink. The sizzling beef Bihari kebab was so tender and had just the right amount of spice. The onions mixed in added a nice char and complimented the beef well. The mango lassi was a bit underwhelming. The achari chicken had a nice tang of tomato with medium spice. Overall I would rate the meal a solid 3.5 on a scale of 5 with prices that did not hurt the pocket. read more

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Food was good Drinks are good Bathroom is very clean Great service Comfortable seating area read more

Went the first time as White Americans and the food was great, but definitely felt we were not welcome. a week later, I convinced my wife to try again because the food was so good. The place was 1/2 empty and we were denied entry. told we would have to come back another time. ao, as long as you are not White American, I highly recommend the place for the food. If you happens to be white, go elsewhere. read more

Food and decor of the restaurant is great. Went for an extended family dinner with 12+ people and was taken care of well. The food is super flavorful and tasty. An overall great experience for a family lunch/dinner! read more

Their XL shirazi naan is always my favorite with chicken tikka masala. Everything tasted delicious, service was fast even though they were very busy. The ambiance gives an authentic Pakistani vibe. Definitely recommend! read more

Shirazi Karahi is absolutely fantastic and a must visit for amazing Pakistani food. At Shirazi Karahi, you must have their karahi of course. Both the chicken and the goat were fantastic but the goat stood out more for me. The naan was also wonderful and it was so fluffy and tasty. I also had their fresh lime soda which was good and not super sweet. Lastly, the meal needs to end with some dessert so we ordered some falooda. It was the best way to end the meal. Do note that it does get busy on Fridays/the weekends. I will definitely be back. read more

Shirazi Karahi - Garlic + Plain Naan, Goat Karahi & Chicken Karahi - Pakistani Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

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After 3 weeks in LA and Phoenix, I got back to NY and was braving the westbound pm rush hour traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Did not have to be at work till 8 pm and noticed these two identically named restaurants on my left - on the south side that is. One was Shirazi right next to Oasis Bagels and the other Shirazi Karahi( Karahi as in Wok or Balti in the UK). I got off the exit for Utopia Parkway, popped a U-ie and found parking right in the front of the restaurant around 5 pm. Things were starting good, felt it! Well they got better and better. I got a lovely welcome from Mia and Shahid, the two awesome managers who seated me as I couldn't stop smiling and loving the aroma and the sizzling sound of the beautiful platters that were being served to the family next to me. Couldn't stop staring and politely asked what their great entrees were. They had a beautiful assortment of wings, chicken nuggets, mixed chicken grill and this lovely and yummy tandoori white fish dish. I opted for the salmon fish tikka. Shahid my fantastic host/server/cashier/ manager brought me out this big complimentary salad ( photo) with three dressings( one was a mint sauce, another a white sauce and then a hot one). Terrific trifecta! Loved it! Then the piece de resistance- the sizzling and absolutely delicious and aromatic salmon platter( please see the video) was served with a massive serving of their lovely seasoned brown rice. The fish was so good, it was seasoned perfectly and grilled just right, hot & melt in the mouth goodness. Did not need any sauces with it. I could not finish the rice and took more than half to Manhattan. 3 different wait staff checked up on me. The restaurant filled up by 5:40 pm and I felt the really good energy and the buzz as families and dates were enjoying the lamb chops, chicken skewers, gyro plates, massive salads and the hot samosa apps. The hot tea was hot and delicious. I did not have room for dessert from their very good looking display at the welcome counter. Shirazi Karahi House about 5 doors east of Oasis Bagels was my Oasis on this busy afternoon. Loved it. Open 7 days from 12-10. Parking can be a hassle but then the big reward is the lovely and quality food served with so much love and kindness. read more

Shirazi Karahi - Loved the huge comp salad with the three dressings. - Pakistani Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

Came here one raining night. Parking is street so it's tough to find but patience is a virtue. Once inside the wait can be awhile to get a table luckily for us it was only 15 mins. The staff was present not friendly nor mean. Just there. A lot food was ordered from apps, family kebabs platter,whole fish, naan, curry dish. When asked we were recommended this amount of food for our group of 4. Way too much food. The food was good. Everyone had their own opinion on the food. Some like it, some needed more spice/salt. But the overall agreement was it was good Now the bad part. We had dust particles floating down from the dirty fans and fixture. No one needs this kind of addition to their food. Please get one of the cleaning people to wipe down these fixture. The pictures don't lie. Overall good food but don't sit under the nasty fan or light fixture til it's clean. Cause when the wind blows. You will be getting the wrong kind of pepper on your food and drink. Only 3 stars until they clean the restaurant, if this is neglected in plain sight. Can only imagine the dirtiness in the back. read more

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You get proper restaurant service without inflated prices. All aspects show thought and care. The employees provide remarkable help. The kitchen crafts dishes from unique ingredients. Shirazi Karahi is excellent! read more

Our server's timing was perfect throughout the entire experience. The charges at Shirazi Karahi are justified by its location. Employees offer sincere welcomes to customers. Their dishes showcase ingredients at peak ripeness. I recommend this place without hesitation. read more

This restaurant is not bad at all. In fact their food is amazing. It's one of the best Pakistani restaurants in this area. The environment and the ambiance of the restaurant is also really nice. But their takeout service is really bad. Especially when they are busy with dine in customers. If you place an order over the phone they'll tell you that your order will be ready in 20-25 minutes but when you go there to pick up the order it's still not ready even if you went there after 40 minutes instead of 25 minutes. Sometimes you even have to wait 30-40 minutes more and keep asking when your order will be ready. If they improve their takeout service it'll be awesome. read more

Well this one is a hidden gem. Hands down the best Pakistani Indian food in the town. Flavors are on point. Riaz their chef is extremely talented and welcoming. Even their staff is so pleasing. We had Mariam and she went above and beyond to serve us. What we appreciate the most is the way they made us feel so valued. Definitely coming back. read more

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Horrible. Will sell you old food. Worst part is they force you to buy bottled water. This is a sit down waiter service restaurant, water should be standard. This place is a joke. read more

Today was Thanksgivings night, and we wanted a traditional dinner but only a buffet-style dinner was offered. We were 4 adults and 1 child. The person at the cash counter stated that my son (under 10 years old) would be half price. Once we finished the buffet and went to pay, they charged us full buffet price for all 5 people (including the child who they said would be half priced). We were also charged for every bottle of water and can of soda. Water jugs were not provided at each table so bottled water was the only option. These hidden charges and an extra 18% gratuity were not mentioned when we asked about pricing. One staff member came to pick up our plates at the end of our dinner but there was no additional service throughout our time eating (which is expected for a buffet) but doesn't make sense with the added gratuity. Although the food was good, our final bill was nearly double of what we discussed/expected before entering- the hidden costs (especially charging full price for the child after telling us it was half price) completely ruined the experience. read more

Best Pakistani food in the area . Their service is so good . Food taste presentation and quantity is excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Excellent food , cleanliness not so much. A roach marching down the aisle as a welcoming party ..lol

The food taste amazing but omg the Karahi has no meat on the bones literally every time I order from here - you'll see what I'm saying when you order from here. They be using some diet chickens read more

Shirazi Karahi - 1 lb. Chicken Karahi - Pakistani Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

Myself and my wife went theme on a Sunday evening. waiting for a table for five minutes nobody approached. although there is three waiters chatting behind the counte. finally I asked them can we get a table. part ii the restaurant is mor or less empTy , they only had two tables. the waiter just left us at the table and never came back. after waiting for fifteen long minutes for someone to take our order I started to ask the waiters passing by. one by one I asked three of them. all of them said I'll be right back but nobody ever came back to take our order. So after wasting half an hour of our life we finally left the restaurant. wondering what did we do wrong? is it offensive to ask them for a table? or is that our skin color? or they are just allergic to politeness. read more

Unique Experience - Plan Ahead If you like surprises and anticipation, then this is the place for you! This is the perfect spot to eat if you embrace the idea of savoring a 2-3 hour wait. The staff has varying scales of menu "knowledge" and can add an element of surprise to your culinary journey that I promise, you'd never expect. Speaking of journeys, the speedy way orders are expedited from the kitchen to the table in no-less than an hour is definitely something to mention. Also, if you opt for takeout, not only was I the beneficiary of some international wordplay when it came to the items listed on the menu and the regional name for them, I was also ensured the pleasure of a 30-minute estimated wait time for a chicken sandwich (gyro). Even as I reached the restaurant I was once again amazed when they offered me another 15-20 minutes of additional time for the food I've yet to receive. This additional time of added anticipation not only allowed me to take in the ambiance of the restaurant once more, but it also gifted me the pleasure to witness the selective removal of trays left in the display case from the previous nights creations. But don't you worry, they waste not. I assure you, any tray that remained more than 50% full was left there for another day of customers who may be ready to purchase. Arriving home, as I unwrapped my gyro and took that first bite, my taste buds were sent down the path of identifying the flavors within the lukewarm chicken. Was I unknowingly being served food that was prepared in the days prior and left out overnight to marinate in the spices as well? This place doesn't cease to amaze. Wow, just... WOW!! read more

Shirazi Karahi - Storefront - Pakistani Near Me - Fresh Meadows, New York

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The food here is absolutely amazing. I've tried multiple dishes including their karahi dishes. BUT if it's your first time here and you want to order a karahi dish you need to be aware of the time it takes to make it. It's a bit of wait but it's definitely worth it! read more

i ordered lamb chop ....and i was $35 plus tax. but food was too much salty and taste is very bad..so bad food quality...im no gonna go anymore there...please don't waste your money read more

Very busy restaurant. Which indicate the test of the food. Kababs are so delicious! Service is excellent! Recommend highly.

A friend of mine told me about Shirazi Karahi and recommend that we go. It was right in my backyard of Fresh Meadows so it was a go. First, parking was impossible so we had to park an avenue away. Second, the place was packed so we had to wait approximately 10 minutes, which is not long relative to other places. Third, the menu was extensive. It was filled with delicious grilled food from chicken to shrimp to lamb to the kebabs. Everything we ordered (mixed grill, grilled shrimp, butter chicken, Lahori fish, Till Naan, etc.), all well spiced. The service was great, the ambience was great, and the food was the best of all. The downsides are there is no beer or liquor serves and you cannot get dessert to end the night, you have to get that to go as you leave. But I would definitely go again and I would definitely recommend. read more

The worst service I never had from this spot. I was a regular customer mostly I had delivery. I ordered pick up, the app updates that the food is ready but I waited for one hour and asked everybody but no good answer! It is Ramadan I ordered for iftari but no time to cook at home. It is now closing to iftari time but no replies to me though 3 people on the counter. I waited because I had no choice. I was ignored every time I asked. Lastly, I told them to just give me something I could take because ma family was waiting for food. It was 7:30 I picked up the food. They made me crazy! No mercy to such deception! Zero stars read more

Amazing food!!! The Karahi, kabab, naan, gol guppay, everything was on point! Not to mention the excellent service! Usually at desi restaurants, the service is lacking, but everyone was so efficient here, checking in to see if we needed anything frequently. Will definitely come back! read more

Worse delivery I never thought about it. It took more than two hours and made dasher wait for more than 45 minutes.

Their customer service is horrible! The staff need to be trained... After we were done ordering our food and eating the food, we asked for the bill and paid the almost $200 bill. While our party is walking out, one of the workers chased after us as we had left the restaurant and told us we didn't pay for an item on the bill. And we told him we paid for the whole bill and showed him our receipt. He told us to follow him inside and that they forgot to add a $9 item to the bill. It was so embarrassing they would humiliate our whole party for a mistake on their part. This restaurant needs to learn something. We used to be regular customers but this unacceptable behavior. read more

i ordered 2 chicken seekh kebab rolls and they gave me only 2 kebab!!!! but wheres my two naans??????????????????????????????????? how cheap and unprofessional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Great food. Absolutely terrible front desk staff and management. Always waiting a long time for food even though the app says ready. The place is frustrating to order takeout from. read more

Best Karahi In the US. Reminded me of Lahore. Very fresh food, good service. Cheese kababs were excellent. Lamb chops were juicy, Naan were so fresh, chicken wings were so good. They have a variety of different flavor wings, tandoori, malai, hot wings, peri peri wings, Buffalo wings, bbq wings. Prices are very fair. Portions are great. I would highly recommend this place. read more

I came across the video on Halal Tourism USA platform about how authentic there Goat Karahi and Lahori Fish are. i went there just for that. I would say it was ON POINT! I loved it, I would highly recommend it :) read more

Everytime I come here. The food just gets better and better. Service is great and the food is fresh and tasty. I really recommend their malai Tikka and their beef kabab. read more

Very delicious appetizers, karahi was the best I ever had. Clean place, great service, friendly staff. Delicious desserts. Everything was so fresh out of the clay oven. The Shirazi BBQ was amazing, the Shirazi Naan were fresh and delicious. I strongly recommend this place over and over to people I meet. Can't wait to go back. Shirazi family keep it up read more

I went here with my wife and 3 little kids I placed the order thinking they would bring appetizers 1st they brought all food together at once like they wanted me to rush it took us maybe 20-25 min to eat I told them I want dessert they tell me they can't give me dessert to eat here I would have to take it to go and eat in the car because they are getting busy like what kind of B.S is that I come spend $150+ dollars and your gonna tell me to take my dessert and eat in my car this was the worst experience I will never come back to this place again read more