Dawat-e-Lahore

Goat Karahi

Slow-cooked bone-in goat in a charred tomato-and-green-chili base, finished in the wok with whole spices — the essential Lahori dish and the one to judge any Pakistani kitchen by

Nihari

Deep-amber slow-cooked beef shank stew simmered overnight with a complex spice blend, served with fresh ginger, green chili, and naan — the hallmark dish of Lahori cuisine

Paye

Trotters braised until the collagen dissolves into a thick, gelatinous gravy — a Lahori specialty that rewards the adventurous eater and rarely appears on menus this carefully made

Seekh Kebab

Hand-formed minced meat kebabs grilled over charcoal with herbs and spices, ideally ordered as a starter while the slow-cooked mains are still on the way

Biryani

Fragrant basmati layered with spiced meat and slow-steamed — a reliable centerpiece for the table, especially for groups ordering family-style

Naan

Tandoor-baked bread with the characteristic char and chew that only comes from a proper clay oven — essential for mopping up the karahi and nihari gravies