Welcome to Zahid Nihari
Welcome to Zahid Nihari, a Pakistani-Mediterranean-Indian restaurant located in Streamwood, IL. Our story revolves around serving authentic and flavorful dishes that leave a lasting impression on our customers. From our delectable Papdi Chaat and Halwa Poori to the savory Zahid Nihari and Butter Chicken, each dish is carefully crafted with love and passion. Customers rave about the generous portions, fair prices, and exceptional taste of our food. With a focus on quality, service, and ambiance, Zahid Nihari strives to create a memorable dining experience for all who visit. Come taste the love and dedication in every bite at Zahid Nihari.
- 948 S Barrington Rd Streamwood, IL 60107 United States Hotline: (630) 855-6235
If you're craving a fusion of Pakistani, Mediterranean, and Indian flavors, look no further than Zahid Nihari in Streamwood, IL. This culinary gem offers a diverse range of dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you coming back for more.
One of the standout features of Zahid Nihari is its Chaat House, where you can indulge in delightful street food favorites like Papdi Chaat, Pani Puri, and Aloo Tikki Ragda. The flavors are authentic and the portions are generous, making it a must-visit for fans of Desi cuisine.
In addition to their Chaat House, Zahid Nihari also offers a Paan House with a variety of paan options to cleanse your palate after a satisfying meal. Their Breakfast menu features traditional dishes like Halwa Poori and Aloo Parhata, perfect for starting your day on a delicious note.
Customers have raved about the Nihari, Pulao, Butter Chicken, and Beef Seekh Kebab at Zahid Nihari, praising the authenticity and quality of the food. The service is fast and attentive, and the prices are fair, making it a great option for dining out or ordering in.
Whether you're a fan of spicy dishes like Chicken Tikka and Chicken Karahi, or prefer milder options like Naans and Parathas, Zahid Nihari has something for everyone. The restaurant's dedication to quality and customer satisfaction shines through in each dish, making it a standout destination for Desi cuisine lovers.
So if you're looking for a culinary experience that combines the best of Pakistani, Mediterranean, and Indian flavors, make sure to visit Zahid Nihari and discover the delights that await you.

We had ordered their Zahid Nihari for takeout once before and really liked it. We decided to go there last night to celebrate my dad's birthday and ordered the following: * Zahid Nihari * Mutton Pulao * Butter Chicken * Beef Seekh Kebab All of the dishes were excellent and authentic, especially the Nihari, Pulao, and butter chicken. I'll definitely order from them again when I feel like Desi food.

It was my first time visiting Zahid Nihari, I did order from them before but never had the chance to visit them and I am glad I did. This restaurant is amazing when it comes to food quality and quantity, service, decor, good attitude. I ordered halwa puri and it was great. Comes in a big thali that has allo ki bujiya, chana masala, halwa and puri, the staff was very attentive and was walking around to make sure everyone was okay. The checkout was great. My only suggestion is to improve the bathroom cleanliness, I know people just make it messy doesn't matter how many times you clean it but still a good restaurant deserves a clean bathroom. It was still better than most restaurants I have seen but still the room for improvement is always there.

This place gets busy starting at like 8pm so don't get discouraged if it seems empty. Desis just eat late :). Papri chaat, bhindi, chapati and butter chicken were good but the nihari and naan were exceptional. Portions are very generous, and the prices are fair. I'm eager to try the kabobs next time we go. Another thing that we take for granted but desi restaurants get wrong all the time: the water was actually cold! My only notes: are they should work on ambience with lighting. It's way too bright and doesn't create an intimate atmosphere for dinner. Also playing some music rather than imam speeches would also be more inviting. Service was great.

Excellent fresh naan and home style nihari, plus fast service and good prices. Worth a visit.

Ordered online, by the time I got there was ready, fresh and delicious. We ordered, chicken tikka, chicken karahi, and nihari.. :)

Our visit was inevitable. The scent of shorva (you may call it curry/gravy) is like a magnet to me, so I made a sharp turn and moseyed on in. The building is spacious but seating is quite awkward. Thay sat us at ballroom esque tables complete with blue sequence which felt absolutely fantastic on our elbows. We sensed that we were seated here because there would be a party in the rest of the facility. Nevermind that, I wanted food. I love their straight and to the point menu with unique regional specialties. We went with peshwari chicken kadahi, karachi special biryani, plain naan, and chicken malai boti (creamy spicy chicken kabab). Service was fast. Food was hot. All items were very unique and delicious. You can taste the love put into making them. We actually orderd the biryani to go once we tasted the other dishes because we knew it would be good. There was indeed a party going on which added a little mayhem with kids running around us but thats ok, it was free entertainment watching kids steal cupcakes from the cupcake tower lol. Those who served were very polite. We will indeed order from here again.

I found this little gem as part of my quest not having to drive out to Devon. I'm not a fan of sitting in traffic and construction. A few of my friends had mentioned this place and I decided to try it out. The management at Zahid nihari is very friendly and welcoming . Food is fresh and made to order. The food can be spicy, so do let your server know your limits. The flavors are great and dishes are on point and everything is halal! The dishes that I have enjoyed are: Nihari Chicken Biryani Mutton Biryani Chicken and Beef Seekh Kabobs Naans Parathas Halwa Puri Dood Pathi Gulab Jamon Everything was wonderful! I also catered for a party and everything was on point and the delivery team was punctual! My guests were raving as well, especially the biryani. I'll be back at Zahid to see what new flavors and creations they add to this menu. The owners are putting their best effort forward and it shows.

When you first walk in, the restaurant is so clean! We were greeted and seated right away. The menu has a lot of food options. This is a new restaurant... so not all the items are available to order. We ordered two Aloo samosas and an order of mozzarella cheese sticks. They were both served nice and hot and were crispy on the outside and perfect on the inside. My husband Robert ordered the butter chicken with a side of rice. It was a little spicy for him so we ordered a side of naan and that helped cool it down for him. It was very delicious! This has to be the best naan I have eaten in a very long time. I ordered the finger fish which was very crispy / crunchy and delicious! Will definitely order this again! I cannot wait to come back and try more items off the menu. They are going to have a buffet on the weekends... I cannot wait to come here when that is available. Everyone we came in contact with was very professional and kind! So excited to have this new restaurant to add to our favorites!