(310) 477-6263

  Full halal menu

  Alcohol-free

  $ out of $$$$

   accepted

  Reservations not required

  Available to-go

  Adequate restrooms

  Catering available (more info)

  Parking available

  Mass transit nearby

  Child-friendly premises

  Wheelchair accessible

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★★★★★ I can't say enough wonderful things about this little hole in the wall restaurant. The staff is very courteous and inviting. Food was absolutely fresh and seasoned just right. I tired their BBQ Chicken, Bihari Kabobs, Vegetable mix and Daal... and everything was wonderful. I would gladly go back again, the only problem is that they are so far from South OC where I live. Posted on February 10, 2020

★★★★★ Great desi food and superb chicken tikka at very low price, especially with LA standards. A must visit when in the area... Posted on February 2, 2020

★★★★☆ Good place to get tandoori chicken. If you have a craving for some savory food then this is the place. Set up like Baha Fresh. Instead of a salsa bar, it has a chutney bar (which is excellent). The owner is very nice gentlemen. Portions are right for the money Posted on September 11, 2012

★☆☆☆☆ Went to have lunch, owner assured me that the meat was halal. I then asked to use his restroom to make wudu to offer Dhuhr prayer. He granted me permission and showed me a spot in the kitchen where I could pray. After finishing my prayers, while still in the kitchen, I saw a box of non-zabihah chicken under the sink!! I ripped off the label from the box and took it with me as proof. I was completely shocked to find out that the guy would straight out lie to my face about his meat being halal. As for the Beef I can't say. I guess you just have to take his word for it. If you care about eating zabihah, I would definitely not recommend eating his chicken. Posted on May 8, 2009

★★★☆☆ Place has nice South-Asian food. The seating is very limited as it is more of a take-out place. Place is clean and it is not too expensive, but I feel they should give larger portions for your $$$. Posted on April 29, 2009

★★★☆☆ We were in LA last week and were really surprised not to find a good halal Pakistani restaurant in this city. Chutney was also one of the average/below average category restaurants. We were under the impression this is somehow related to san francisco chutney, but it wasn't. Actually it was a small cafe/take-out type restaurant with very average food. We tried Nihari, Dahi chicken & seekh kababs. Naans were very small. Nothing much to recommend here! Posted on February 16, 2009

★★★★☆ I used to go there all the time. I rarely go anymore because the owner always seems to be having a bad day. The food used to be really good, especially the mint chutney. Now the kabob is greasy and the chutney watery. The quality of indian restaurants always seem to decline over time. I dont get it. Posted on September 28, 2007

★★★☆☆ Food is good. Don't expect fancy china or friendly staff, but if you like Pakistani food, it's a good place to go. Posted on September 11, 2007

★★★★★ Excellent Seekh Kabab and Nihari.. don't expect similar service levels, and you will enjoy the food. Posted on June 24, 2007

★☆☆☆☆ I am usually pretty lenient with my reviews and try to see the positives in restaurants... But sorry this time, I really can't. This was one of the worst meals I have ever eaten. Good news is the restaurant is clean. However, if you are looking for good desi food.: This isn't the place. Unfortunately, I am skeptical as to whether all the good reviews were added by owners and workers. :-/ Posted on May 26, 2007

★★★★★ It's a halal restaurant, therefore there is alcohol permitted in the facility. I am sorry Irfan, but you must be having a bad day yourself that day, because we have been going to the restaurant for the past ten years annever had a bad experience yet. I love there food and the owners are extremly friendly, specially the wife of the owner. The food still remains its extraordinary quality and the place rocks. Posted on May 3, 2007

★☆☆☆☆ We'd been there b4. Things've changed. The restrooms are unusable. It's hard to eat when ppl are having beer around you. The owner counts 7 napkins per whole Chicken. And objects, if you ask more. The Naans were burnt from the bottom side. The tandoori chicken is no more tender and juicy; It came out dry and bland. My hubby ordered more Naans and specifically requested to not burn or over-do it. The Naans came out burnt and owner became rude, that "this is the way IT IS. Accept it cuz no one forced you to come here" ?? We did a 2 hour detour on our trip from Phoenix to San-Jose to visit this restaurant. And the owner was just having a bad day. See our previous review on Mar'04. I can't recommend this place anymore. Posted on January 4, 2007

★★★★★ Best Nihari in LA, a must try. GOOD food in general Posted on November 8, 2006

★★★★★ The food is excellent, especially the tandori chicken, yes..that's my fave. menu, you definitely should try it.. the place is clean & the service is nice & polite..a good place to go, or just to have food to-go.. Posted on October 14, 2006

★★★★★ Finest Tandoori Chicken (Dahi Chicken) in Southern California! The seekh kababs are also very good. They make good curries but the Tandoori dishes are just exceptional. Very reasonable prices. Only a 5-6 tables inside but it is best for takeout. Posted on April 28, 2006

★★★★★ This is the best Halal tandouri chicken in the west side. I'm a regular at this place for the past few years and I love their chicken, always tender and fresh. I have taken some to my American and Russian co-workers and they all love it. The quality of the food and nice service is very consistent. Also, the place went thru major renovation lately and added more seating area; the prices are still very competitive. The only little issue is the little parking area outside. Posted on January 15, 2006

★★★★☆ They have the best tandoori chicken roll, though maybe a bit pricey. The owner is always there and is very friendly and professional, a rarity in this area. I recommend them highly. Posted on February 28, 2005

★★★★★ This place offers an amazing seekh kabob dish. I have been going to it for years. Highly recommended. Posted on December 18, 2004

★★★★★ try their chicken that is the best. Posted on October 27, 2004

★★★☆☆ Nihari is really good and I would recommend, but would have been even better with nice service. Posted on October 11, 2004

★★★★★ a place worth going. execellent food. and above all same taste of india. Posted on May 15, 2004

★★★☆☆ The food fresh but its OK. It is very cheap. The man is kind of rude. But its halaal and fast. Posted on May 11, 2004

★★★★★ Great tasting Tandoori chicken, cooked in the tandoor almost like Sajjee style. We were there in LA on visit from Bay Area. Just the memories of that chicken almost makes it enough of reason to drive another 6 hours to get it again. Very reasonable (aka cheap) prices. Posted on March 21, 2004

★★★★★ This restaurant is awesome. The food is awesome. I had the kheema naan and it is the best I have had. I also had the masala dosa and that was excellent too. Posted on March 2, 2004

★★★★★ Dis place is da BOMB!! Nihari kicks ass, so duz da dahi chicken, everything else on da menu is awesome too...definately THE best PAKISTANI (yeah baby!!) place in LA!! Posted on October 24, 2003

★★★★★ This is an excellent restaurant. One of the best pakistani cuisines in socal. Quick service,great food and very reasonable prices. Nihari is the best anywhere in town! I'm a customer of 14 years. Posted on October 23, 2003

★★★★★ Very excellent food. I love the tandoori. It is by far the best south asian food I've had around the southern california area. Well worth the price too. The owner is really friendly and a really cool guy. Posted on March 17, 2003

★★★★★ Great Food. Highly recommended. Their $2.99 Halal Lunch Special makes my lunch cheap as well as great. The Nihari is the best! Posted on June 27, 2002

★★★★☆ "Very fast service, excellent Tandoori dishes. Don't miss the dahi chicken!" Posted on December 14, 2001

★★★★☆ Pakistani fast food. great Tandoori chicken and seekh kabobs. Posted on May 12, 2000

★★★★☆ Very good Indian food. An icon on the Westside for many years. Caters many UCLA MSA events. Fairly cheap too. Posted on October 1, 1999