Desi food delivery in Karachi
کراچی میں دیسی کھانا ڈیلیوری
Karahi, nihari, daal, saag, biryani: desi food is why Karachi eats the way it does. On MamaChef you can order these dishes from home chefs who cook them the way they cook at home, and from restaurants that serve them every day.
Use the Desi and Biryani & Rice cuisine filters on the home page to see who is cooking what, then open a kitchen or restaurant for its full menu.
What you get on MamaChef
Home chefs and restaurants
Compare home-style cooking with restaurant menus in one place.
Cuisine filters
Desi, BBQ, Biryani & Rice, Breakfast and more.
Order on web or app
Use mamachef.pk or the Android app.
Desi classics
Chicken karahi
Chicken cooked in tomato and spices in an iron karahi, finished with fresh ginger and green chili.
Nalli nihari
Slow-cooked beef shank in a deep, spiced gravy. A Karachi breakfast and weekend classic.
Haleem
Wheat, lentils and slow-cooked meat blended into a thick stew, topped with ginger, fried onion and lemon.
Chicken biryani
Spiced rice layered with chicken and finished with fried onions, mint and nuts.
Sarson ka saag with makki ki roti
A winter favourite: mustard greens cooked down until rich, with a spoon of butter and corn flatbread.
Kitchri
Rice and lentils cooked soft, finished with butter and fried onions. Comfort food with yogurt on the side.
Keema aloo karahi
Minced meat and potato in a thick masala, made for scooping up with naan or roti.
Dal makhani
Slow-cooked black lentils finished with butter and cream. Best with steamed rice or fresh naan.
Gajar ka halwa
Slow-cooked carrot dessert with nuts. A winter favourite.
Photos show the kind of food found on MamaChef. What you can order depends on the kitchens, restaurants and shops active in your area.
Frequently asked questions
What desi dishes can I order in Karachi?
Karahi, nihari, daal, saag, biryani, rolls and more, depending on the home chefs and restaurants listed on MamaChef.
Where can I order biryani in Karachi online?
Open MamaChef and choose the Biryani & Rice cuisine filter to see the kitchens and restaurants that list it.
Can I order from both home chefs and restaurants?
Yes. Switch between Home Chefs and Restaurants at the top of the page.