10 Best Pakistani Restaurants in Vancouver

Tayybeh provides Vancouver and Lower Mainland catering built around authentic Syrian and Middle Eastern cuisine. The service covers weddings, galas, corporate events, office lunches, private parties and community functions, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. Its team can assist with menu planning, delivery, setup and service. Catering formats include buffet packages, finger foods, boxed meals, breakfast, coffee breaks, Tayybeh boxes and à la carte dishes. The business also offers dine-in and takeout, making it useful for hosted events as well as meals prepared for home or office gatherings.

Desi Rasoi Vancouver serves Indian street food in a fast-food setting, including wraps, burgers, tacos, tikki chaat, spring rolls and paneer nuggets. Orders can be customised, with ingredients added or omitted on request, and food is prepared for quick service.

The restaurant suits diners seeking generous, flavourful portions for a casual meal or takeaway-style visit. The menu includes vegetarian choices and dishes such as the Mixed Frankie, Aloo Tikki burger and Mix Tacos, with staff available to explain the options.

Khyber Chai House is a downtown Vancouver Pakistani restaurant centred on chai, rolls and desi comfort food. The menu experiences described here include seekh kebab and chicken paratha rolls, samosas, karak chai, pink chai, masala kebab, beef mantu, paratha and bakorkhani. It suits a quick meal, a proper cup of tea or an informal catch-up in an authentic chai-house setting. The business has a location-selection page covering menus, ordering options and hours, with Khyber Chai House listed separately from Khyber Chai & Grill.

Asur Kitchen serves halal Persian cuisine in West Vancouver, with dine-in, takeout and online ordering for pickup or delivery. The menu centres on handcrafted dishes such as kebabs, rice-based plates, Kashke Bademjan, tahdig, mast-o-khiar, doogh and warm pita. Its location suits diners pairing a meal with time near the Dundarave seawalk, Ambleside Park or Park Royal. Generous shareable dishes and fresh preparation make it a fit for family meals, casual celebrations or Persian flavours at home.

ZAATAR W ZEIT brings Lebanese flavours to Vancouver through wraps, salads, falafel and other light, filling meals. The menu includes options such as quinoa halloumi salad, green baked falafel, tomato soup and Lebanese coffee with cardamom. The Granville Street café offers table ordering by scanning a code, which can suit a quick downtown meal without joining a long counter queue. It works for diners seeking fresh-tasting Lebanese food, a relaxed café stop or online ordering.

Al Basha Original brings halal Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food to Richmond through freshly prepared shawarma, falafel, wraps, plates and family platters. The menu includes chicken and beef shawarma, falafel with hummus and tabbouleh, chicken shish tawook with rice and salad, and mixed meat plates. Dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering are available, making it practical for a quick casual meal, a family order or a larger gathering.

Its focus is traditional Middle Eastern flavour, fresh preparation and generously composed plates. The Arabic shawarma, garlic sauce, hummus, rice and grilled dishes provide several ways to build a substantial meal, while the family platters suit sharing. Seating can be limited during peak periods, so takeout or delivery may be more convenient at busier times.

Traditional Pakistani karahi is the centrepiece at Karakoram Restaurant, which also serves halal Pakistani and Indian food including biryani, kebabs, naan, curries and BBQ grills. Its menu is built around dishes prepared fresh with traditional flavours, with Lahori karahi, Karachi biryani and beef nihari among the specifically featured choices. The restaurant also offers a weekend all-you-can-eat brunch with puri, beef or mutton paya, chana, aloo and halwa, served Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. A tawa party platter provides a shared-meal format. Karakoram suits diners seeking Pakistani cooking, group meals and a dedicated karahi focus in Vancouver.

Mirchi Restaurant is a family-owned Vancouver restaurant serving Pakistani and Indian cuisine for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Its menu covers aromatic curries, kebabs, biryani, vegetarian dishes, samosas, pakoras, chaat and traditional desserts. Specific choices include butter chicken, lamb vindaloo, seekh kebab, chicken tikka, paneer tikka and dal makhani. With halal-certified meats and family recipes, it suits diners seeking traditional South Asian flavours, from a quick lunch to a shared family meal.

Tandoori Palace serves Indian and Pakistani specialities, including halal options, delivery and a menu spanning tandoor dishes, curries, biryani, naan and vegetarian plates. The kitchen specifically highlights tandoor cooking, with dishes such as tandoori chicken, butter chicken, lamb biryani and saag paneer. Diners looking for bolder heat can choose from spicy offerings including lamb vindaloo, chilli chicken and tandoori kebabs. Freshly baked naan is prepared in a traditional tandoor oven, while the menu’s range suits both familiar comfort-food orders and people exploring South Asian flavours.

Dewan-E-Khass Restaurant serves halal Pakistani, Afghani and Indian cuisine in Vancouver, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Its menu centres on biryani, karahi, BBQ kebabs, slow-braised lamb, pulao and clay-oven breads, alongside appetisers such as samosas, pakoras, mantu and ashak.

The kitchen uses traditional recipes, hand-ground masala and slow cooking, with dishes made fresh daily. It suits family dinners, gatherings and takeaway meals, with online ordering or call-ahead pickup available for food at home.