Beef Nihari

Tender beef shank curry, slow-cooked for rich flavors and a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

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Close-up of a rich curry in a hammered steel bowl, topped with ginger strips, green chilies and fresh coriander

Nihari is a slow-cooked meat curry from the old Mughal kitchens of the subcontinent, simmered for hours until the meat is soft enough to pull apart and the gravy turns rich and glossy. In Lahore it is a classic morning and weekend dish, eaten with naan.

At Lakshmi Chowk, our Beef Nihari is a tender beef shank curry, slow-cooked for rich flavour. It is the dish Google reviewers mention most at our Hamilton East restaurant on Barton St E, where it is on the menu.

Where to order it

Goes well with

  • Plain Naan
  • Garlic Naan
  • Special Kheer

Frequently asked questions

Which location serves Beef Nihari?
Beef Nihari is on the menu at our Hamilton East restaurant, 2255 Barton St E.
What cut of beef is in the nihari?
Our nihari is made with beef shank, slow-cooked until tender.
What should I eat nihari with?
Tandoori naan is the traditional partner. Tear it and use it to scoop up the gravy.