Lahori Chilli

"Hours: 24/7 Lahori Chilli, named after Pakistan’s second-largest city, is popular among cab drivers, who dash in at all hours for samosas, plates of haleem, and salads dotted with chickpeas. The pastry case and steam table are both full of pre-made foods, and there’s a small dining room in the back with a few red booths." - Luke Fortney, Robert Sietsema

"This 24-hour Midwood Pakistani cafe with a chile-pepper logo has it all, from snacks like samosas and stuffed breads that are great for rapid snacking to full meals that include meat and vegetarian dishes served with rice, bread, or both. Go for the ground meat kebabs, which absorb lots of smoke in the clay oven, or haleem, a delicious porridge of lamb, wheat, and lentils. The steam table offers many vegan dishes." - Robert Sietsema

"Of the many Pakistani restaurants on Coney Island Ave., Lahori Chili stays the busiest, thanks to its vast spread of fresh, hot food. Bring a group to share huge portions of smoky beef nihari topped with shaved ginger and lemon, and spicy karahi chicken (you can also order half portions). Or, stop by for a quick kabab and naan for a filling meal under $5. The all-red dining room is lined with chandeliers, adding a bit more eat-in ambience here than the other counter spots in the area. Lahori Chilli’s popularity can sometimes make this place chaotic, but feel free to linger anyway and try a few desserts." - neha talreja

"Of the many Pakistani restaurants on Coney Island Ave, Lahori Chili stays the busiest, thanks to its vast spread of fresh, hot food. The all-red dining room is lined with chandeliers, adding a bit more eat-in ambience than the other counter spots in the area. Bring a group to share huge portions of smoky beef nihari topped with shaved ginger and lemon, and spicy karahi chicken (you can also order half portions). Or, stop by for a quick kabab and naan for a filling meal under $5. Lahori Chilli’s popularity means that it's sometimes chaotic, but linger anyway and try a few desserts." - Neha Talreja

"Lahori Chilli serves beef nihari, a classic Pakistani dish with beef in a rich gravy that sits atop rice without soaking it, along with a wide range of other dishes and chaats." - Robert Sietsema