Lahore’s nihari tradition runs through the old city, where degs are set to simmer before midnight so the shank meat and marrow are falling apart by dawn. The Lahori style leans rich and deeply spiced, finished with ginger, green chillies and a squeeze of lemon, and mopped up with fresh kulcha.
From the legendary Anarkali names to the modern branches that took the recipe across the city, these are the places Lahore rates highest for a plate of nihari.
Muhammadi Nehari House
Reliably excellent nihari in Mozang.
Javed Nihari
One of Pia Housing Scheme’s best-loved spots for nihari.
Haji Sahib Nihari Walay
A Lahore favourite for nihari.
Dehli Nehari House
Reliably excellent nihari in Saddar Town.
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