Pakistani in Phoenix

Copper Kettle

1250 E. Apache Tempe

480-967-4365

Indian, Middle Eastern, Pakistani, Menu

5 articles

Curry Corner

1212 E. Apache Blvd. Tempe

480-894-1276

Pakistani, Indian, Best Of

Curry Corner is a longtime favorite in the heart of Sun Devil country. This blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Pakistani eatery on the light rail line near downtown Tempe is known and beloved for serving hearty plates in an approachable no-frills space on a college-friendly budget. Sure, there are the expected samosas, pakora, and hummus. But what keeps regulars flocking here are the six varieties of biryani served with lamb, goat, or seafood. The melt-in-your-mouth naan is a perennial crowd-pleaser. The plain or garlic naan serves as the ideal accompaniment to any dish, while the stuffed curry potato version is a hearty snack all on its own. Slow-cooked goat with lentils or beef shank that’s leisurely stewed overnight are homeland comfort food favorites. For a contemporary twist, start with a plate of crispy fries bathed in a spicy tikka masala sauce and finished with ranch dressing and cheese.

22 articles

Delhi Palace

933 E. University Dr. #103 Tempe

480-921-2200

Indian, Buffet, Pakistani, Best Of, Menu, Readers' Choice

Buffets can be hit or miss, and we've had far too many bland entrees overcooked under a heat lamp to claim the title of buffet buff. But one of our favorite lunch time destinations just happens to be a buffet that's finger lickin' good and easy on the wallet. Delhi Palace Cuisine of India offers an $8.95 buffet lunch that has plenty of options for the vegetarian and the carnivore alike. Plus, everything on the menu is very mild, so even the picky coworkers in your lunch crew can dig in to tasty tandoori chicken and flavorful curries.

4 articles

Hilal Grill

1638 N. 40th St. East Phoenix

602-275-1815

Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, Best Of, Menu

Formerly known as the Tahoora Grill, this neighborhood spot serves terrific Indian, Pakistani, and Afghani fare in an unassuming east-Phoenix dining room. Hilal Grill satisfies any cravings for familiar Indian restaurant staples, including classics like chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. Don't miss Indian and South Asian specialties like shrimp biryani cooked with fresh herbs and spices, or the beef chapli kabab, a Pashtun-style minced beef kebab served with fresh veggies and herbs.

2 articles

Khyber Halal Restaurant & Catering

4030 N. 24th St. East Phoenix

602-954-5290

Afghan, Indian, Pakistani, Recommended, Menu

This culinary crossroads blends foods from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India, and each nation's cuisine is as diverse as the restaurant's staff of family members. Here, flavorful bowls of rusty red chicken tikka masala and plates of rich goat biryani sit alongside such Afghani specialties as yogurt-topped eggplant and giant potato pancakes. Start with very good seasoned ground chicken inside a flaky triangular samosa and accompanied by a cool mint chutney, or a mix of spiced potato, flattened and fried into a golden brown shami kebab patty and served with a refreshing and creamy sauce of yogurt, vegetables, and spices. The hummus is delicious, and the menu is flush with dishes in which meat meets rice, sauces, and skewers combine in traditional Middle Eastern ways.

10 articles

New India Gate

4939 W. Ray Rd. #1 Chandler

480-427-4141

Indian, Pakistani, Menu

1 article

Royal Taj Indian Cuisine

1845 E. Broadway Rd. Tempe

480-967-5234

Indian, Pakistani, Best Of, Menu

Indian food just tastes better when it feels like you’re on the enchanted subcontinent. Take a trip in without leaving the Valley by stepping past the threshold at Royal Taj. The interior is decorated with elegant Indian furnishings and décor, and the food is authentic to match, prepared by master cooks Dina Nath and Satnam Singh. There’s also a full bar, a rare sight to be seen in Indian restaurants. Appetizers include the American favorite samosas – triangle-shaped pastries filled with meat, vegetables, or lentils – but onion lovers will enjoy them battered and deep fried as bhaji. The menu also features tandoori dinners with ginger chicken, shrimp, and even paneer cheese; spicy lamb, fish, and beef vindaloo; saag, choice of meat cooked in fresh spinach and spiced gravy; and chef’s specialties like karahi lamb sautéed with herbs, onions, tomatoes, and spices. The biryani rice dishes are also delicious, similar to fried rice but with chicken, nuts, raisins, and spices.

2 articles

Zaidi's Grill

1617 N. Granite Reef Rd. South Scottsdale

480-947-4435

Brunch, Buffet, Pakistani

Featuring classic dishes made from family recipes and memories of meals in their hometown of Karachi, Syed and Tabassum Zaidi, owners and chefs of this sparse but pleasant eatery in Scottsdale, call their authentic culinary style “cooking from the grass roots.” Featuring a small but solid menu of well-seasoned grilled meats, curries nearly tripping over themselves with flavor, and a few veggie selections, most dishes are exceptional, others satisfying, and all but one are under $10. Start with deep-fried spicy pakoras, then order the Indian cheese dish palak paneer with a grilled meat like Afghani boti (chicken marinated in green spices) or one of the Zaidi’s stellar curries like goat karahi, beef nihari, or the soon-to-be-famous chicken qorma.

4 articles

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