Karachi's most iconic nihari house, slow-cooking beef shanks since 1967. Javed Nihari is in Burns Road, on Burns Road, and has 4,200 reviews on Google with a 4.7-star average.
If you're not sure what to get, the Beef Nihari is a safe bet — slow-cooked beef shank in a rich, dark gravy with flour-thickened broth and aromatic spices. The Mutton Nihari and Maghaz Nihari are also regulars on people's orders.
Open 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prices are on the cheaper side. For a table, call 021-32763921.
Slow-cooked beef shank in a rich, dark gravy with flour-thickened broth and aromatic spices
Tender mutton pieces simmered overnight in the signature Javed spice blend
Brain nihari cooked in the traditional gravy — a breakfast delicacy
Trotters slow-cooked until melt-in-mouth in a collagen-rich golden broth
Freshly baked leavened bread from the in-house tandoor
Soft, buttery bread perfect for dipping into nihari gravy
Full Address: Burns Road, Saddar, Karachi • Open in Google Maps →
Note: Please confirm specific dietary requirements with the server before ordering.
Edited 6 months ago
One of the best nihari I had ever had in karachi... And trust me if I was allowed by mine group to have this biryani daily... I will go there daily... The spices are adjusted like a maestro is making it on expert level... And frankly I even …
6 months ago
It was plain nihari with 2 roti's and salad, costed 750 rs in total. It was little spicy due to the masala which they add afterwards otherwise its good.
7 months ago
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4 months ago
Extremely energetic taste with heavy garam garam naan 😍 …
4 months ago
If you love nihari and wanted to taste some old spices from 1980s-90s, then this is your spot. Served with hot roti, a single plate cost you not more than 1000 rupees …
Javed Nihari is known for exceptional Pakistani, Nihari cuisine in Burns Road, Karachi. Their most popular dishes include Beef Nihari, Mutton Nihari, Maghaz Nihari. Rated 4.7 stars by 4,200 diners.
Javed Nihari is located at Burns Road, Saddar, Karachi. You can reach them at 021-32763921.
Javed Nihari is open 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM. It's recommended to call ahead for reservations during peak hours, especially on weekends.
The average cost is ₨ 350 per person. With a value rating of 1/5, it is considered one of the best value-for-money spots in Burns Road.
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