Pakistani Cuisine Highlights

1. Grill n Rice (Al Wast Commercial Center)

📍 Address: Al Wast Commercial Center, Near Salim Glass Al Kharj Road, Riyadh

☎️ +966 55 170 7788 

🍽️ Cuisine & Signature Dishes:

Fusion of Pakistani, Indian & Arabic flavors: Shinwari Karahi, Tawa Kebab Rice, Mixed Grill Platters with mutton chops, roghni naan, pani puri, samosa chaat 

Feedback highlights include “aromatic piquancy,” “soft meat,” and authentic taste 

🎯 Ideal For: Families, desi food enthusiasts, casual dine‑in, buffet lovers; prices range ~SAR 80–150 

2. BBQ Tonight (Dirab Branch Rd, Ash Shifa)

📍 2623 Dirab Branch Rd, Ash Shifa

☎️ +966 11 422 2655 

🍽️ Menu Highlights:

Peshawari kebab, fish tikka, chicken karahi, kabuli pulao, gulab jamun, ice cream, zaafrani

Buffet priced around SAR 69 (adult); kids ~SAR 49 — includes 30+ dishes

⭐ Standouts: Celebrated “Finally a good Pakistani restaurant” for quality kebabs and pulao 

3. Lahori Village (King Fahd Rd)

Opens 6 AM–12 AM (midday on Fridays)

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🍽️ Featured Dishes: Paye (trotter curry), beef achari, beef qeema — ideal for hearty breakfasts 

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4. Quetta Grill (Al Murabba)

Noon–midnight daily 

🔥 Must-Try: Chapli kebabs, kebab rolls, plus their signature Quetta chai

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5. Roll Khi (Shaikh Abdur Rehman Bin Hassan)

12:30 PM–midnight daily 

🍔 Specialties: Bun kebabs, malai boti, chicken tikka rolls paired with milk tea

6. Traditional Taste Restaurant (Namar)

Noon–1 AM daily 

🥢 Cuisine: Indo-Chinese fusion — chicken schezwan rice, fish manchurian, plus staples like fish tikka and matka chai

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7. Lahori Kahabey

📍 Al-Wizarat (Hara) 

🍛 Highly Rated: Renowned for “best chicken biryani”—non-veg biryani, sarson da saag, aloo gobhi, free roti 

🇮🇳 Indian & Mughlai Flavors

Many Pakistani restaurants in Riyadh also serve Indian and Mughlai dishes—offering a rich blend of curries, biryanis, kebabs, and tandoor-based classics.

For Indian-focused spots:

Shah Rukh Khan, Sholay, and Al Malaz Indian Restaurant offer the expected North Indian fare like butter chicken, paneer tikka, naan, and tandoori specials—often Bollywood-themed.

🍽️ Buffet Culture & Ambience

Spice Village, Marhaba, and Zouq Mughal offer attractive buffet deals (≈SAR 55‑60), with salads, curries, kababs, biryanis, and desserts 

Marhaba and Food Corner also offer traditional items like Nali Biryani, aloo kulcha, and party/hotel catering

🔥 Popular Dishes Across the Board

Reshmi Kabab – velvety, cream-marinated chicken kebabs cooked in tandoor

Shinwari Karahi – spicy, aromatic karahi usually served in a cast-iron wok

Chicken/Mutton Biryani – long-grain rice layered with meat and spices

Chapli kebab – flat, pan-fried patties from northwest Pakistan

Nihari, Paye – rich stews served with bone marrow, best for hearty meals

Street snacks – pani puri, gol gappay, papri chaat, samosa chaat, matka chai, etc.

🎯 Recommendations

For Variety & Fusion: Head to Grill n Rice — great mix of Pakistani & Indian staples, salads, snacks, vegetarian options

For Hearty Buffets: Try BBQ Tonight, Spice Village, or Zouq Mughal—affordable spreads with curries, kababs & desserts

For Breakfast Specials: Lahori Village or Lahori Kahabey—famed for paye, biryani, and hearty curries

For Street Bites & Rolls: Visit Roll Khi or Quetta Grill—perfect for late-night munchies