Haji Idrees Nihari — Restaurant in Karachi Division

I am ready for the flak, but it is what it is. Haji Idrees’s Nihaari isn’t all that.

I know for some people, specifically, jinhay tail mein doobi hui nihaari pasand hai unk liye it’s the best nihaari that Karachi has to offer, but not for me!

The location is so off ughh! Getting there was a challenge and I wasn’t anticipating that. You might need to park your car nearby and walk by foot or hop into a rickshaw.

The family hall was just a small, congested room. I think there were what, 7 or 8 tables?

And you need to eat fast fast, because there’s an audience standing there, drooling over your food, mentally counting your niwalas and judging you for every second you’re not eating and making you feel guilty. The pressure was real! Two ACs were there for decorative purposes.

As for the nihari itself. What can I say. If you closed your eyes, you’d think you’re having any random/generic salan drowning in oil, with a kacchi laal mirch kick.

Will I go back 🤔 Absolutely not. I’m not going to some cramped, sweaty room for oily salan pretending to be nihari when Waheed’s Nihaari is just a better, more accessible option.

📍Haji Idrees, Nihaari. Backside of Jama Cloth Market (Ther was also a Mazaar nearby)

Price: Single serving of sada nihaari...

Myself and my friends went early in the morning (7AM) to try this place out after reading reviews on facebook about it. However, we just left their place without ordering as their waiter was acting as if he did a favour to us by getting up early..

The place was deserted and we were the only people there.

We asked the waiter for the price of a single plate and he just rudely told us 'yeh upar price list lagi huwi hai khud parh lo' and just walked away.

Ignoring it we just checked out the price and thought of ordering one double nihari but since we weren't sure of the portion we called the guy again and asked him double 3 bando ke liye zyada toh nahi hojayegi? Again this dude responded mujhe nahi pata tumlog khud dekh lo kitna khana hai and just turned his back more than his answer the way he said it was very insulting.

After that we just decided to get and go to sabri instead.

Wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless you don't mind stupid people behaving...

Haji Idrees Nihari stands as a testament to timeless flavors. As one of Karachi's oldest Nihari restaurants in Ranchore Lane, it embodies the city's culinary heritage. The moment you step in, the aromatic symphony of slow-cooked spices welcomes you. Their Nihari is a masterpiece, tender meat bathing in a rich, velvety gravy that tells stories of generations past. The blend of spices is an art perfected over time, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. The rustic setting takes you back in time, a simple yet charming ambiance that lets the food speak for itself. The staff carries the legacy forward with warmth and genuine hospitality. Each bite is a journey into the heart of Karachi's culinary history, reminding us of the authenticity that stands the test of time. Haji Idrees Nihari isn't just a restaurant; it's a living heritage that allows us to savor the essence of tradition...