Top 9 Best Pakistani Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Pakistani cooking is built on rich, slow-cooked dishes: karahi cooked fast in a deep wok-like pan, nihari braised overnight, and haleem stirred for hours. It is closely related to North Indian food, but has its own regional specialties from Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar.

This guide covers 9 Pakistani restaurants: two dedicated kitchens in South Vancouver and a group in Surrey, where most of the region's Pakistani restaurants are, especially along Scott Road and in Newton. All of them serve halal food.

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How We Chose These Pakistani Restaurants

We included restaurants that focus on Pakistani cooking and checked each address and that it was operating in 2026, using local news, halal directories and delivery listings. We left out places we could not confirm.

Best Pakistani Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 9 Best Pakistani Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Karakoram – Victoria-Fraserview, Vancouver

Qasim Mehmood's karahi house, with Lahori, koila, namak mandi and white karahi among its styles. It stays open late, until 2 a.m.

What to order: Lahori achari karahi and nihari; the house karahi is the most popular dish.

Why it made the list: One of the first places in Metro Vancouver to offer a full range of karahi styles.

Address: 6990 Victoria Dr | Price: $$

2. Dewan-e-Khass – Sunset, Vancouver

A cozy, fully halal Fraser Street restaurant opened by Siraj Ahmed Khan in 2015.

What to order: Chicken karahi, nihari and haleem, with doodh patti.

Why it made the list: A community favourite for Pakistani home-style dishes that were long hard to find in Vancouver.

Address: 5750 Fraser St | Price: $$

3. Taste of Lahore – Scott Road, Surrey

A halal Pakistani restaurant in Scott Town Plaza that opened in 2019 and became a fixture on Scott Road.

What to order: Lahori chana, kebabs and biryani.

Why it made the list: Featured in 2026 local coverage of the Scott Road food strip.

Address: 9526 120 St | Price: $$

4. Barney's Karahiwala – Newton, Surrey

A karahi-focused Pakistani restaurant in Newton, with a buffet.

What to order: Lahori karahi with buttery garlic naan.

Why it made the list: Built around Pakistan's favourite curry.

Address: 105-12889 84 Ave | Price: $$

5. Madina Restaurant – Scott Road, Surrey

A halal Pakistani restaurant on Scott Road with generous portions.

What to order: Nihari, haleem, paya or a white karahi.

Why it made the list: A good stop for traditional slow-cooked Pakistani dishes.

Address: 9322 Scott Rd | Price: $

6. Lahori Sweets & Restaurant – Newton, Surrey

A fully halal Pakistani restaurant and sweet shop in Newton.

What to order: Halwa puri for breakfast, then sweets to take home.

Why it made the list: One of the few places around Vancouver focused on a Pakistani breakfast.

Address: 109-12877 80 Ave | Price: $

7. Zaiqa Halal BBQ – Scott Road, Surrey

A halal Pakistani restaurant one plaza over from Taste of Lahore. Zaiqa means flavour in Urdu.

What to order: Grilled halal meats.

Why it made the list: Part of the cluster of Pakistani kitchens on Scott Road.

Address: 107-9450 120 St | Price: $$

8. Gulberg Tandoor – Newton, Surrey

A family-run, halal-certified Pakistani and Indian restaurant across from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

What to order: Channa, nihari and fresh naan.

Why it made the list: Long-running, inexpensive and certified halal.

Address: 119-12578 72 Ave | Price: $

9. Karachi Flame – Newton, Surrey

A family-owned restaurant serving halal Pakistani cuisine.

What to order: Ask about the day's Pakistani specials.

Why it made the list: A small family kitchen focused on Pakistani cooking.

Address: 7750 128 St | Price: $$

Pakistani Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Karahi: meat cooked fast with tomato, ginger, garlic and chili in a deep pan.
• Nihari: beef shank slow-braised in a spiced gravy.
• Haleem: meat, lentils and wheat slow-cooked into a thick stew.
• Biryani: spiced layered rice.
• Seekh kebab: minced meat kebabs grilled on skewers.

Where to Find Pakistani Food in Metro Vancouver

Victoria-Fraserview, Vancouver

Home to Karakoram.

Sunset, Vancouver

Home to Dewan-e-Khass.

Scott Road, Surrey

Home to Taste of Lahore, Madina Restaurant and Zaiqa Halal BBQ.

Newton, Surrey

Home to Barney's Karahiwala, Lahori Sweets & Restaurant, Gulberg Tandoor and Karachi Flame.

Tips for Eating Pakistani Food in Vancouver

• Try the grill: Seekh kebab and tikka are cooked over high heat.
• Look for halal: Most Pakistani restaurants are halal.
• Order fresh naan: Naan comes straight from the tandoor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Pakistani restaurant in Vancouver?

Karakoram and Dewan-e-Khass are the best-known dedicated Pakistani kitchens in Vancouver itself.

Where is the most Pakistani food near Vancouver?

Surrey, especially Scott Road near 96 Avenue and the Newton area.

Are Pakistani restaurants halal?

Every restaurant in this guide serves halal food.

Is Pakistani food spicy?

It can be. Most kitchens will adjust the heat if you ask.

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