Lahore Qila Restaurant
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About Lahore Qila Restaurant
Lahore Qila Restaurant is an Asian restaurant in Blackburn, at 229 Whalley New Rd, cooking halal Pakistani food. The menu leans toward dishes made for sharing. The tawa platter comes in a six-person size, and the chicken karahi is available as a full kilogram. The lamb leg roast serves three to four people, so a group can order a few large plates and split them. Chicken tikka, chops and fish tikka sit alongside nihari for those who prefer to order their own dishes. The restaurant is open daily.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tawa platter, chicken karahi, chicken tikka and lamb leg roast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tawa platter, chicken karahi, chicken tikka and lamb leg roast.
Customer Review Summary
The tawa is what diners return to most, with reviewers calling it the best in town and sharing the six-person version among a group that left full. Close behind is the chicken karahi, described as rich, full of flavour and just like the karahis in Lahore, along with chicken tikka, chops and a lamb leg roast that one reviewer says fed five. Nihari, fish tikka and burgers also get a mention. Service draws praise for friendly, helpful staff who made visitors feel welcome. The caveats are specific. One reviewer says the food was very low quality, with boiled lamb mixed into the gravy and dry, bland starters. Another says staff began clearing the table well before a requested finish time, and a third notes the food took much longer than promised at a busy time. Portions are called generous and affordable, and one reviewer who waited still said the meal was worth it.
Customer Review Summary
The tawa is what diners return to most, with reviewers calling it the best in town and sharing the six-person version among a group that left full. Close behind is the chicken karahi, described as rich, full of flavour and just like the karahis in Lahore, along with chicken tikka, chops and a lamb leg roast that one reviewer says fed five. Nihari, fish tikka and burgers also get a mention. Service draws praise for friendly, helpful staff who made visitors feel welcome. The caveats are specific. One reviewer says the food was very low quality, with boiled lamb mixed into the gravy and dry, bland starters. Another says staff began clearing the table well before a requested finish time, and a third notes the food took much longer than promised at a busy time. Portions are called generous and affordable, and one reviewer who waited still said the meal was worth it.
Featured reviews
- Bilal Mussa
“Great food. Good portion sizes and affordable. The trouble is the service. We didn't book a table and we were told to finish by 7.30pm which is fine. However, they were on top of our table at 7pm which is unacceptable and started clearing up. Sometimes a gentle check in to find out how everything is and a gentle reminder would be better than hounding.”
- AK786A
“Unbelievable. A friend recommended this place, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I ordered the tawa, and everything was excellent. The chicken karahi was rich and full of flavour, and the chops were absolutely top tier. But the real star of the meal was the chicken tikka. Wow. I genuinely haven't had chicken tikka that tasted this good since the '90s. Absolutely outstanding. I'll definitely be back!”
- Mosh D
“Very good food...appreciate we went at busy time but food took alot longer than promised. Worth it though”
- Tayyab Gujjar
“The food is beautiful and outstanding the service 5* the tawa is the best in town I recommend anyone to come here 🖤”
- moiz Ahmed
“Extremely below standards food, very very low quality meat used, and boiled lamb mixed with gravy, that’s not desi food, starters were very dry and bland, service was good, friendly staff”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“We are a Halal restaurant based in Blackburn, who specialise in authentic Pakistani cuisine. At Lahore Qila, we take pride in offering an immersive dining experience that celebrates the warmth of Pakistani hospitality. Our cozy ambiance and attentive service create an inviting atmosphere for families, friends, and food enthusiasts alike. Our menu showcases an array of tantalizing delights, from aromatic biryanis to succulent kebabs, capturing the essence of Pakistani culinary craftsmanship. Indulge in our signature lassi, delight in the sizzle of dishes prepared on traditional tawas & our authentic Karahi stands as a culinary testament to the soulful essence of Pakistani cuisine. We are open 7 days a week.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible toilet · Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qila Restaurant | 4.41,141 | — | tawa platter, chicken karahi, chicken tikka |
| Shake Bee Blackburn | 4.7638 | 0.3 mi | spicy dipped chicken burger, fresh chips, adjustable spice level |
| K2 Taj Chippery And Curry House | 4.1764 | 0.3 mi | doner, Persian nan, pizza |
| Spicy Grill | 3.9154 | 0.3 mi | atom burger, pizza, lamb biryani |
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