Kinda crazy that the best Indian (actually, Pakistani) food in the city comes from a tiny lunch place in the basement of a building connected to a parking garage. But it’s true. And while the atmosphere isn’t much to write home about, the food more than makes up for it. We’ve been coming here for literally decades and it’s never failed to hit the spot.
Cameron Kollath
Perfect
Nandini Viras
The food was so good, it the home cooked essence, the wholesomeness, and the owners/chef, amazing people!
Allie Cline
Food is awesome and the owner is so kind, definitely don’t miss out on stopping at this place.
Halima Abdul Karim Qazi
Shah jee is a Gem of a person. Loved the lunch and especially the amazing conversation we had. Will always stop by at Shah Jee when in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala, Chicken Masala
Nomadic Madda (NomadicMadda)
Don’t let the take out containers fool you! Food is fantastic and full of flavor. Owners are incredibly kind and friendly and the open dining area is super clean. Great value for money and super fast service makes it perfect for lunch. They are located in the lower level of the building. Entrance is directly across from Scandinavia and in between Sports Club Nomad and Room Seven.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Masala, Daal Masoor, Combo Special Thursday
Rose Johnson
BEST Aloo Palak ever! Shah’s is my favorite downtown Milwaukee lunch spot! Made fresh everyday and served with a smile…makes returning to work not so bad? Thanks ?
Hidden Gem in downtown Milwaukee. Absolutely love everything on the menu and the prices are great for what you get. Food has good heat and a bit of spice which is to my liking. Great food! Will always always always come back for more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala, Chicken Masala, Daal Masoor, Chicken Masala Chicken Masala Chicken Masala Chicken Masala Chicken Masala, Daal, Basmati Rice, Combo Special Tuesday, Secret Green Sauce
Daniel Gopalan
I have been going to Shah Jees for almost 15 years. Great food, reasonable price. I just wish they were open at night and weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Toni Sachs
My husband ordered the Thursday special and got the Aalu Palak and Daal Masoor with rice. Everything was so delicious!!! We put the green chutney on our rice also. I could eat here every day. Highly recommend.
Dietary restrictions: Great selection of dairy free and gluten free options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Masala, Daal Masoor, Aloo Palak, Daal, Basmati Rice, Combo Special Thursday, Secret Green Sauce
The best place in downtown Milwaukee to have some Indian/ Pakistani homely food. Aloo palak and Chana Masala/ Chhole with chapati/ rice combo is the perfect meal for vegetarians. If you miss home cooked food light on spices and oil, would recommend their vegetarian combo meals which are also pocket friendly and worth the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lis S
Used to frequent here many years ago and it was great. Went recently and food was terrible. Everything was watered down. Food was cold. Felt like a lot of short cuts. Chicken tasted boiled and was tough. They also were out of the condiments that typically are offered with Indian and Pakistani food. Definitely better places in town. Won’t go back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Jordan Longato
Great food and price. Atmosphere is good. Wait can be a bit long but the workers are fantastic to talk to!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Masala, Combo 3, Roti
Syed ahmed
Home cooking always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Boldger
If I could eat lunch here every day for the rest of my life, I would.
Kinda crazy that the best Indian (actually, Pakistani) food in the city comes from a tiny lunch place in the basement of a building connected to a parking garage. But it’s true. And while the atmosphere isn’t much to write home about, the food more than makes up for it. We’ve been coming here for literally decades and it’s never failed to hit the spot.
Perfect
The food was so good, it the home cooked essence, the wholesomeness, and the owners/chef, amazing people!
Food is awesome and the owner is so kind, definitely don’t miss out on stopping at this place.
Shah jee is a Gem of a person. Loved the lunch and especially the amazing conversation we had. Will always stop by at Shah Jee when in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala, Chicken Masala
Don’t let the take out containers fool you! Food is fantastic and full of flavor. Owners are incredibly kind and friendly and the open dining area is super clean. Great value for money and super fast service makes it perfect for lunch. They are located in the lower level of the building. Entrance is directly across from Scandinavia and in between Sports Club Nomad and Room Seven.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Masala, Daal Masoor, Combo Special Thursday
BEST Aloo Palak ever! Shah’s is my favorite downtown Milwaukee lunch spot! Made fresh everyday and served with a smile…makes returning to work not so bad? Thanks ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Masala, Potatoes and Cauliflower, Aloo Palak, Basmati Rice
Hidden Gem in downtown Milwaukee. Absolutely love everything on the menu and the prices are great for what you get. Food has good heat and a bit of spice which is to my liking. Great food! Will always always always come back for more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala, Chicken Masala, Daal Masoor, Chicken Masala Chicken Masala Chicken Masala Chicken Masala Chicken Masala, Daal, Basmati Rice, Combo Special Tuesday, Secret Green Sauce
I have been going to Shah Jees for almost 15 years. Great food, reasonable price. I just wish they were open at night and weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband ordered the Thursday special and got the Aalu Palak and Daal Masoor with rice. Everything was so delicious!!! We put the green chutney on our rice also. I could eat here every day. Highly recommend.
Dietary restrictions: Great selection of dairy free and gluten free options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Masala, Daal Masoor, Aloo Palak, Daal, Basmati Rice, Combo Special Thursday, Secret Green Sauce
Restaurantji Recommends
The best place in downtown Milwaukee to have some Indian/ Pakistani homely food. Aloo palak and Chana Masala/ Chhole with chapati/ rice combo is the perfect meal for vegetarians. If you miss home cooked food light on spices and oil, would recommend their vegetarian combo meals which are also pocket friendly and worth the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Used to frequent here many years ago and it was great. Went recently and food was terrible. Everything was watered down. Food was cold. Felt like a lot of short cuts. Chicken tasted boiled and was tough. They also were out of the condiments that typically are offered with Indian and Pakistani food. Definitely better places in town. Won’t go back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great food and price. Atmosphere is good. Wait can be a bit long but the workers are fantastic to talk to!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Masala, Combo 3, Roti
Home cooking always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I could eat lunch here every day for the rest of my life, I would.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala, Chicken Masala, Roti
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