Hajis Restaurant & Catering

Chicken Karahi

Bone-in chicken cooked down with tomatoes, ginger, and green chilis in a wok — arrives in the pan with a glossy, concentrated sauce worth scooping up with naan

Biryani

Fragrant long-grain rice layered with halal meat, fried onions, and whole spices — aromatic without being muddy, with distinct rice grains rather than a clumped pilaf

Nihari

Slow-braised beef shank in a deep, brick-red stew with ginger and fried onion garnish — the weekend-special dish that rewards patience and order-ahead planning

Haleem

Slow-cooked wheat and meat porridge that's deeply savory and texturally unique — a Pakistani staple done with the care it deserves

Seekh Kebab

Hand-formed ground meat kebabs seasoned with cumin and cilantro, grilled with enough char to hold their shape without drying out

Samosas

Crispy fried pastry pockets filled with spiced potato and peas — reliable starter that disappears quickly at the buffet

Dal

Lentil curry that cycles through the buffet — earthy, properly tempered with mustard seeds and dried chilis, a good benchmark for the kitchen's spice calibration

Naan

Made to order and best eaten immediately — blistered from a hot tandoor with a soft, chewy pull that sets it apart from pre-baked alternatives