Cafe de Khan

Chicken Karahi

Bone-in chicken cooked down in a wok with tomatoes, ginger, and green chilies until the sauce is thick and glossy — the restaurant's defining dish

Mutton Karahi

Slow-cooked goat in the same rich tomato-chili base as the chicken version, but with deeper, gamier flavor that rewards the extra patience

Biryani

Layered rice dish with whole spices and tender meat, fragrant with saffron and fried onions — reliably well-executed

Nihari

Traditional slow-braised beef shank stew with a dark, unctuous gravy and a sprinkle of fresh ginger and cilantro — best at lunch when it's been simmering longest

Seekh Kebab

Minced spiced beef or lamb grilled on skewers, charred at the edges and juicy at the center — a reliable starter before the karahi arrives

Chapli Kebab

Pashtun-style ground meat patties seasoned with coriander and dried pomegranate seeds, pan-fried to a crisped crust

Haleem

Slow-cooked lentil and meat porridge, thick and deeply savory — a weekend-only availability worth calling ahead to confirm

Garlic Naan

Tandoor-baked flatbread brushed with garlic butter — essential alongside any saucy karahi or nihari