Laari Adda

Chicken Karahi

Wok-cooked chicken in a tomato-and-ginger base with cracked black pepper and green chilies — the benchmark dish at any Pakistani restaurant worth visiting

Biryani

Long-grain rice layered with marinated meat and fried onions, aromatic with whole spices — served with raita to temper the heat

Seekh Kebab

Ground spiced meat pressed onto skewers and chargrilled, served with chutney and naan — the kind of kebab that earns its place on a street cart

Nihari

Slow-braised beef shank in a deeply spiced gravy, finished with ginger and green chilies — a weekend-only staple at many spots in this style

Naan

Blistered flatbread from the tandoor — essential for scooping karahi and mopping up gravy

Desi Chai

Milky, cardamom-forward tea brewed to order — the right way to close a heavy meal