Khyber Halal Restaurant & Catering

Phoenix’s 12 Best Indian Restaurants | Eater Phoenix

"This family-run spot has been turning out some of the Valley’s best Afghan and Pakistani food since 2012. The space is no-frills but warm, more like a community dining room than a restaurant, and the food hits with the kind of comfort that only comes from years of home cooking. Afghan staples like qabuli pulao — fragrant rice dotted with sweet carrots, raisins, and fall-apart lamb shank — and mantoo dumplings topped with yogurt and tomato sauce anchor the menu. On the Pakistani side, the goat karahi is a standout: tender bone-in goat simmered in a spicy tomato gravy with plenty of green chilies. The menu features crisp-edged potato bolani, buttery eggplant, and biryani that pulls no punches on the spice. Fair warning: the heat level is real, but so is the flavor." - McConnell Quinn