Shahnawaz Restaurant

"Came here for dine in on a Sunday night, so no buffet. Honestly some of the best Pakistani/Indian food I’ve ever had in my life. I’m from the Bay Area so I’m no stranger to good desi food, but this place was honestly top tier. Our server sherry/Sharry? was a cool dude, super kind and knowledgeable. Best desi food in the LA/Orange County area for sure!"

"The space looks like a hole in the wall. Basic tables and chairs in an open space. We were a large group (13) but we were also in for a late dinner on a Saturday so they were able to accommodate us without a wait. Decent parking lot. Menu is more suitable for a meat eater with no restrictions. Waitress was patient in taking the order verifying everything we ordered. Paya was amazing Alu paratha was good Keema was good Salted lassi was OK Haleem was so so and heavy on the dal Food came out sporadically and we had to ask a couple of times for the items to be fulfilled Still, the paya made the trip worth it."

"Depends who you talk to eat here or not eat here So we went for lunch on Sunday and they had a buffet going on 25 dollars per person The place is crowded not because of people but very unorganized and one third of the place was I guess under construction or something It was hot in there I mean hot. Now the food From there salad to sweet dishes Salad humm three star Fish and chips 4.5 ( they cut the pieces too small not the chips people the fish LOL) Tandoori Roti 5 stars Beef nehari 5 Stars (Awesome taste) Lamb something 5 Stars (Not bad except oily) Chicken tandoori 2 stars ( Not cooked properly. I guess they get busy and have to fill the bucket more from the kitchen in a given time) Lamb Payah 4 stars (Payah needs less water in it) Haleem how did I miss it Dad liked it but I avoided it At least four or five vegetarian dishes and I did not taste them me being carnivores. Sweet dishes are ok I guess they pulled dishes out of fridge and did not warm them ENOUGH and just put it to serve. Mango lassi was ok Tea is also served and all other fountain drinks. I liked my food because I pick and chose very carefully Ooh rice biryani I avoided that and the white rice had a little bit but rather stay with the roti The price seems to be a bit high for a buffet but of one will go to any Chinese or all you can eat buffet you may pay almost the same or less not sure have to find that out Ohhhhh the barbecue out side they can work on that just by looking at it it seemed to be ok Will I eat here again Yes sure for Nihari, Lamb and Roti I have missed a lot of dishes but the pictures are for all the dishes they had that day"

"You are in for a long wait times. We waited over half hour for our order to arrive. We almost walked away. Food does taste good especially the grill items are popular. Remember to order grill items. Parking is available but its hard to find a spot especially peak hours. Its close to mall and other asian resturants. The vibe is good and ambience is very desi. Staff are friendly and they do check if the food is good."

"It is the Pakistani restaurant. Their food has a unique home cooked taste without being overly spicy. We went there for dinner and it was an excellent experience. Really enjoyed the unique taste. Their barbecue is also outstanding. Tandoori chicken and bihari Kabab were excellent in addition we ordered several vegetarian dishes including their special daal which were also outstanding."