Nihari
A slow-cooked beef stew made with bone marrow and tender meat, seasoned with a rich blend of spices and garnished with ginger and lemon.
The must-try food that defines Lahore, PK's culinary culture
A slow-cooked beef stew made with bone marrow and tender meat, seasoned with a rich blend of spices and garnished with ginger and lemon.
A traditional breakfast stew prepared from the head and trotters of a goat or cow, simmered overnight until the broth is gelatinous.
A popular breakfast combination of deep-fried flaky bread served with sweet semolina halwa and savory chickpea curry.
Spicy chicken stir-fried in a wok with tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, and garlic, characterized by its bold and thick gravy.
River fish marinated in a spicy gram flour batter and deep-fried until crispy, a signature delicacy of the city's food streets.
A thick, savory porridge made of wheat, barley, lentils, and shredded meat, slow-cooked for hours and garnished with fried onions.
Succulent pieces of marinated chicken cooked on a flat griddle with yogurt, green chilies, and a blend of aromatic spices.
A hearty meat and wheat dish similar to haleem but with a unique texture, often topped with small kebabs and hot clarified butter.
Minced meat mixed with herbs and spices, molded onto skewers and grilled over charcoal for a smoky, tender finish.
Crispy hollow semolina shells filled with chickpeas and potatoes, served with spicy and tangy chilled tamarind water.
A medley of organ meats such as brain, kidney, and liver chopped and fried on a large griddle with spices and butter.
A thick and frothy yogurt-based drink, served sweet or salty in large steel or clay glasses, often topped with a layer of heavy cream.
A flavorful curry made of chicken and chickpeas, a staple street food usually eaten for breakfast with fresh naan.
A traditional dense ice cream served with vermicelli noodles, basil seeds, and a drizzle of rose syrup.
A classic comfort meal consisting of slow-cooked yellow lentils served over steamed white rice, often accompanied by shami kebabs.
Whole roasted chicken or lamb marinated in salt and mild spices, slow-cooked on a spit until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.
A decadent winter dessert made by slow-cooking grated carrots in milk, sugar, and ghee, then garnishing with nuts and khoya.
A rich and aromatic mutton dish cooked in a traditional iron wok with fresh tomatoes, ginger, and green chilies.
A zesty street snack made with chickpeas, boiled potatoes, chopped onions, and tomatoes, seasoned with tangy tamarind sauce.
Fragrant long-grain basmati rice cooked with spiced meat and aromatic herbs, a celebratory dish essential to Lahori culture.