Lahori Chilli
Pakistani restaurant · Kensington ·
Classic Pakistani & Indian dishes, sweets, fresh naan & chai
Classic Pakistani & Indian dishes, sweets, fresh naan & chai
"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." - Emma Orlow
"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
"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. 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
"I enjoy the beef nihari here: big hunks of beef in a rich gravy thickened with whole-wheat flour that approaches a paste in texture, and the meat and sauce sit on top of rice without soaking it." - Robert Sietsema
