Muftha Hussain (Mujtaba)
Today we came to Zahid Nihari to enjoy Pakistani cuisine, and the service from Parooo and Sultana was outstanding. They were respectful, quick, and very caring toward our table. They made us feel comfortable and valued as guests. Along with the delicious food, their hospitality is the reason we will definitely return.
… moreJawaher Khan
I have been there a lot of times and their food is always exceptional. I tried the samosa chaat which was delicious. We also tried chicken seekh kabab, chicken tikka, and chicken fajita omelette.. they are all amazing. We have tried almost everything from the menu and everything was so great. We go there weekly. They know us now as their frequent customer. Their desi food is great but they don’t have burgers available.
But definitely try this place if you love authentic pakistani food.
… moreFerhan Zaki
Came here for breakfast while visiting Chicago, and the food did not disappoint. We ordered the halwa puri and the omelette with paratha — both were delicious and served in generous portions. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for authentic Karachi-style nashta!
… moreZaeem Uddin
Awesome Experience
Good restaurant with Fantastic food
Service is outstanding
Specially Server Ayesha helped us in our ordering
Nice lady with outstanding energy to serve us fast…
Nihari was outstanding and Beef Paya was so good
Halwa Poori was so yummy…
You can say all items are good with special taste
… moreAwais A
We went to Zahid Nihari for breakfast on Sunday. Their food is decent. Nice open space for seating. Food was served quickly and their service was friendly. I liked the paratha and omelette. Halwa puri was also good (but a little too greasy). Their portions are huge. Qeema paratha and aloo paratha were OK. A little too doughy with no filling near the outer edges of paratha. We didn’t like their nihari. They were unfortunately out of Paya.
Overall, Good option for breakfast if you are near by. If you are driving for an hour like we did, Devon street has better options.
Update: Went back there in August 2025. Nihari quality has improved. Pretty good. We also liked the Karachi biryani.
… moreArshad Anver
Halwa Puri Review
Man, Halwa Puri is just awesome! The puris are perfectly crispy, the chana has that spicy kick, and the halwa is sweet and buttery — all together it’s the best combo ever. You can’t go wrong with this classic. Every bite hits different. Definitely a favorite!
… moreAmir Ahmed Khan
We were visiting the Chicago suburbs and wanted to try a Pakistani home-style breakfast in a new town — and Zahid Nihari in Streamwood delivered beyond expectations!
I took the family for breakfast on a Friday morning, and it was honestly the best Pakistani breakfast I’ve had in the U.S. in a long time. The parathas — both regular and lacha — were perfectly made. The desi omelets were delicious, and the chicken sandwiches and zingers were all full of flavor. The halwa puri was mouthwatering, and the chai was fantastic!
The environment was peaceful, starting with a beautiful Quran recitation playing softly in the background. But the main highlight was the amazing service — especially from Ms. Prajina, who made us feel completely at home. She was warm, attentive, and truly elevated the whole experience.
If you’re craving the taste of Lahore in Chicago — this spot is a must-visit! 100% halal and 100% worth it.
… moreKahkashan Norat
We tried the halwa puri here and it was really good. The puris were gigantic and chana and aloo curry serving was generous. We were 4 people and only ordered two but still couldn’t finish. I didn’t really like the halwa as it was too sweet. We also got doodh patti chai which was delicious. Staff is very helpful and hospitable. We’ll definitely return to try other items. Overall 9/10
… moreDenise Mak
Delicious food and excellent service.
Recommend:
zahid nahari-very tender meat and excellent flavorful
garlic naan- very flavorful with crispy crust
karachi special chicken-flavorful and piled high (just a little difficult to serve without spilling on the small plate)
… moreMuneeb Siddiqui
We tried Zahid Nihari Halwa Puri, and it was absolutely amazing. The puris are super big, perfectly crispy, and cooked just right. The cholay are very flavorful and truly authentic, and the halwa is rich and up to the mark. We also tried the nihari, which was good as well. Overall, this is one of the best halwa puri experiences in North America. Highly recommended! Looking forward to trying their other dishes next time.
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