Local gathering spot for homemade Indian and Pakistani food, especially when live cricket matches are on. The menu is traditional: rich curries, tandoor-grilled chicken, and fresh garlic naan.
Lordship Lane fixture serving traditional Indian and Pakistani staples since 1982. Large birthday groups and locals sticking to regular orders fill the cozy dining room.
Bustling Tooting curry house serving rich Pakistani karahi in a bright, no-frills dining room. Grills run hot by the front door while large groups pack the tables with heavy plates of lamb chops and their own bottles of beer.
Unassuming Koreatown strip mall spot serving massive plates of home-style Pakistani and Indian cooking. A small television plays in the corner as tables fill with fresh garlic naan, sizzling kabobs, and heavy lamb biryani.
Contemporary Pakistani chaat and small plates served in a cozy, wood-paneled room. The space is intimate and dimly lit – ideal for sharing lamb nihari and cocktails like the Tamarind Margarita.
East Village counter serving Pakistani riffs on bodega classics like the Chapli Kabob chopped cheese. Ten stools line the window, but the massive, spicy portions usually end up as takeout.
