If you've had real/ decent nihari, this place won't appeal to you; the meat is tender, but the Nihari spices is missing/diluted and the gravy is almost artificially thickened (probably with copious amounts of flour), all swimming in an ocean of oil. But if you can't have nihari at home, then this place will fulfill your nihari craving I guess. It's just not particularly good or authentic, so manage expectations accordingly. Service is meh. The karahi gosht was more bones than meat.
kamran zaidi
Great Nihari! Go there often for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ali’S Nehari with Tandoori Naan
Syed Jassim Ali
4 years an US...After having Nihari from various places...This is the 1st time I had NIHARI...The taste was/is unbeatable...I'm definitely coming back...Only advice if they can add Sheermal to their menu, will make it on the top...No. 1 for me by far...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ali’S Nehari with Tandoori Naan, Naan
Ricky Bobby
They forget items in the order and then don't answer their phones when you try to call them. Would not order from again, be wary.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Mukarab Shah
I’m new to Chicago and have recently visited Ali’s Nihari for an iftar dinner. The food, service and staff were all 5-star. A must-go place if you love ?Nihari and ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Taz
Nihari was excellent. Kabab was a bit dry. Overall a good experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Bhargav Kansara
Pretty basic. Low prices but you get what you pay for. I would not recommend this
Best food ever I had.also the staff are so friendly and welcoming.nice and clean environment.thanks lads for the nice dinner ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S Ahmed
We got Ali’s nihari to go and it hit the spot. Great price and super quick service. One serving good for about 3-4 people. Only wish we were given fried onion for sides instead of raw onions
This is a nice establishment that serves some good indo/pak food. The staff is nice and comes to the table often. The portions are decent. The dishes are brought out "family" style. This makes it very opportune for a decent sized gathering to try different dishes. Share the dish, share the love.Parking: Chicago street parking, usually very busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ali’S Nehari with Tandoori Naan, Naan
Sky W.
I came to Ali's Nihari on a cold winter day with some friends in search of something to warm me up from the inside and it did not disappoint. One of my friends is Pakistani and was able to recommend various dishes for our group to try. For the appetizer, we ordered the beef samosas. While the outside was nice crispy, I did think the meat inside was a bit dry and crumbly, not my favorite texture. Next came the Ali's Nihari which was just perfect. The sauce has a very rich, comforting flavor full of spice and the beef is extremely tender. I especially enjoyed dipping some paratha and naan in the sauce. The chicken biryani is a gigantic portion, which I can only imagine being shared. The rice was fragrant and chicken was well-seasoned. Finally, we also got a chana masala, mostly for health. It was lighter in flavor compared to the other dishes but still solid. Service throughout the meal was average and I thought the prices were quite reasonable, especially since the portion sizes were large. Next time, I'll come back just for the Ali's Nihari. Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Price: 4.25/5 Ambiance: 4.25/5 Overall: 4/5
Tamshi Amin
Food is good, more taste than some others on the same street.Service is ok. We didn't know who was our server as after initial order we didn't see him. Unfortunately desi restaurants just don't get the service thing proper. They write Halal and think their duty is done. Now people will come automatically!!Parking: Parking is an issue on Devon!!
When they started their business they used to serve good quality of biriyani but today I simply shocked to taste their goat biriyani. In a single packet I found 9 chillies. Hardly found goat pieces. Biriyani had no smell . Taste was awful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Amaar Baig
A top quality restaurant in Devon serving delicious food with friendly staff. Very clean environment and great atmosphere for social gatherings. Highly recommend dining here if you are visiting Devon St.
If you've had real/ decent nihari, this place won't appeal to you; the meat is tender, but the Nihari spices is missing/diluted and the gravy is almost artificially thickened (probably with copious amounts of flour), all swimming in an ocean of oil. But if you can't have nihari at home, then this place will fulfill your nihari craving I guess. It's just not particularly good or authentic, so manage expectations accordingly. Service is meh. The karahi gosht was more bones than meat.
Great Nihari! Go there often for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ali’S Nehari with Tandoori Naan
4 years an US...After having Nihari from various places...This is the 1st time I had NIHARI...The taste was/is unbeatable...I'm definitely coming back...Only advice if they can add Sheermal to their menu, will make it on the top...No. 1 for me by far...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ali’S Nehari with Tandoori Naan, Naan
They forget items in the order and then don't answer their phones when you try to call them. Would not order from again, be wary.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
I’m new to Chicago and have recently visited Ali’s Nihari for an iftar dinner. The food, service and staff were all 5-star. A must-go place if you love ?Nihari and ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nihari was excellent. Kabab was a bit dry. Overall a good experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Pretty basic. Low prices but you get what you pay for. I would not recommend this
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biryani, Haleem, Ali’S Nehari with Tandoori Naan, Frontier Chicken, Chicken Pakora, Maghaz Nihari, Naan
Best food ever I had.also the staff are so friendly and welcoming.nice and clean environment.thanks lads for the nice dinner ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We got Ali’s nihari to go and it hit the spot. Great price and super quick service. One serving good for about 3-4 people. Only wish we were given fried onion for sides instead of raw onions
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a nice establishment that serves some good indo/pak food. The staff is nice and comes to the table often. The portions are decent. The dishes are brought out "family" style. This makes it very opportune for a decent sized gathering to try different dishes. Share the dish, share the love.Parking: Chicago street parking, usually very busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ali’S Nehari with Tandoori Naan, Naan
I came to Ali's Nihari on a cold winter day with some friends in search of something to warm me up from the inside and it did not disappoint. One of my friends is Pakistani and was able to recommend various dishes for our group to try. For the appetizer, we ordered the beef samosas. While the outside was nice crispy, I did think the meat inside was a bit dry and crumbly, not my favorite texture. Next came the Ali's Nihari which was just perfect. The sauce has a very rich, comforting flavor full of spice and the beef is extremely tender. I especially enjoyed dipping some paratha and naan in the sauce. The chicken biryani is a gigantic portion, which I can only imagine being shared. The rice was fragrant and chicken was well-seasoned. Finally, we also got a chana masala, mostly for health. It was lighter in flavor compared to the other dishes but still solid. Service throughout the meal was average and I thought the prices were quite reasonable, especially since the portion sizes were large. Next time, I'll come back just for the Ali's Nihari. Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Price: 4.25/5 Ambiance: 4.25/5 Overall: 4/5
Food is good, more taste than some others on the same street.Service is ok. We didn't know who was our server as after initial order we didn't see him. Unfortunately desi restaurants just don't get the service thing proper. They write Halal and think their duty is done. Now people will come automatically!!Parking: Parking is an issue on Devon!!
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biryani, Ali’S Nehari with Tandoori Naan, Chicken Tikka, Naan
When they started their business they used to serve good quality of biriyani but today I simply shocked to taste their goat biriyani. In a single packet I found 9 chillies. Hardly found goat pieces. Biriyani had no smell . Taste was awful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
A top quality restaurant in Devon serving delicious food with friendly staff. Very clean environment and great atmosphere for social gatherings. Highly recommend dining here if you are visiting Devon St.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5