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Ilyas Dumba Karahi (Truckaa Wala Adda)
G.T. Road, near fruite Mandi, bati chowk Qila Lachman Singh, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Ilyas Dumba Karahi (Truckaa Wala Adda)

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Ha
Review №1

Hello Reader..!Let me inform you about two things:1)Taste and quality was brilliant and amazing.No doubt food was delicious and fabulous.2) But you have to wait minimum two hours for food.You have to buy fresh meat and then they will bake for you.It takes minimum two hours

Mu
Review №2

Tried Dumba (Lamb) karahi and Dumba champ (short loin of lamb) tikka;Both tasted good but karahi was full of fats.Outdoor seating include ordinary table & chair or traditional charpai or takhtsPeshawari qehwa with shakkar (sugar) and lemon is also available.

Sa
Review №3

One of the best dumba karahi in Lahore,Original and authentic. Dont expect any kind of discounts.

Ka
Review №4

Extremely recommended. So amaZed to taste such wonderfully done dumba gosht.

us
Review №5

Mutton Karahi ( lamb meat with gravy)and lamb ribs bbq ( champ) was perfect. Most delicious and authentic design taste. No arrangements for families although it is not prohibited. Sitting on carpet. No chairs or table . Full desi mahool. Need to install good washrooms and basins.

Ra
Review №6

Amazing Lamb Dishes. If you visit msut try their lamb Karahi...

ha
Review №7

The taste was phenomenal and most importantly the experience only a few places in Lahore where u actually know youre getting mutton

Ik
Review №8

No washroom facility. You have to wait for your order like a hell, taste was good or we are going to die with hunger?? Is still comparable.

Da
Review №9

If u are a meat lover, this is a must try. The location is proper lahore. With trucks and vegetable vendors

Mu
Review №10

Namkeen boti is fantastic. Dumba karahi on steam tastes better than normal cooked.

At
Review №11

A good place . Food was awesome.Not suitable for family due to open place .2 restaurants with similar names:New one is on main roadThe old (is gold) in in the street opposite to ghanni shinwari.

Ha
Review №12

Mza. Kmal ka taste or sitting area is good.

Ub
Review №13

No spice just a little bit salt and black pepper and cooked on wood that make a smoky taste.

Hu
Review №14

Taste was great but they took about 2 hours to cook.

Ta
Review №15

Very yummy and delicious Karahi guys you must be visit one time and bring your friends and family.

Im
Review №16

Favorite place to have weekend dinner with Namkeen tikka /sulemani dumba karahi . Visiting this place since last more than fifteen years. Taste and quality is still remain the same. I do recommend people who loves good food.

Mu
Review №17

5 stars for tasteBut 1 star for loaction sitting area and wainting time. It took us almost 1.5hrs to have our food

Fa
Review №18

Ilyas dunba karahi is not on the main road, its just a little inside opposite to shaheen shinwari. Ambience is good for males only though they have a family hall. Waiting time for Karahi is 1 hour. Tikka & charbi ka tikka was excellent to taste. Karahi is recommended also. No compromise on taste. At the end, the qahwa with shakar makes your day.

Aq
Review №19

Ilyas dumba karahi located on ravi road lahore.first of all if you are planning to come here then be prepared go wait atleast 2 hours.its a good treat if you love lamb with all its fat. they have really nice menu for all the lamb lovers but unfortunately not a good place for chicken lovers.enjoy you lamb with fat. and ne prepared to wait.

om
Review №20

Everything is awesome here ,its a local dine fir truck drivers but nothing ordinary in taste , so try chomps barbq and minced mutton sulemani

En
Review №21

I heard alot about and finally tried today. They took 1 and half hour. Taste was very poor and the meat was not cooked properly. 0/10

Us
Review №22

This time taste not good as compare to my last visit here. Wating time is too much. Service almost good.. family sitting is good.

zo
Review №23

Qadri Karahi is best near ilyas karahi truck adda. Rosh is best by Ghani Shinwari at there

Ja
Review №24

This was a good eating place with open area..pure hygienic people avoid to come here as there is garbage in surroundings. At the food side.. dumba chaamp was good. Karachi was average and normal qeema was also on average. food was salty but taste and quality of meat was good.

Fa
Review №25

Mutton Qeema ,Chanp and Mutton crahi specialist.

Ze
Review №26

Fresh food, tasty and healthy, food preparation time is almost 1 hr 30 mins. Try reach in bit early like 8pm other wise long queue. Sitting arrangement is normal and not very clean. But food quality is really good.

ta
Review №27

It was a wonderful experience.. Worth visiting

Al
Review №28

Place is very busy.poorly managed traffic in the evening.Ilyas dumba karahi is a famous place so we went to it...but came back highly disappointed...BBQ was not cooked properly ..it was half cooked and literally I had to chew with my full jaw power to swallow it...Karahi was the fame feat.So 2 stars from me.

Im
Review №29

It was delicious. Open area in sabzi mandi no family space but kamaal ka taste hai. Good place for males.

Za
Review №30

An amazing experience ever had of dumba karahi.Waited alot for fresh order being served.Amazing experience

At
Review №31

Great tast. But they need to work on ambience . You will have to wait for more then one hour for your order.

Mo
Review №32

I have good experience here, food taste was good however crockery was ordinary. Over all satisfactory experience. On 3 September 2020 Dumba price/kg was 1800 RS.

Sh
Review №33

The bbq of chaamp was very tasty.. and sulemani karahi was also tasty. But bbq was best

Ma
Review №34

Taste was very very good. Access is difficult. You have to usually wait for 1.25 hours for your order to be ready for serving.Taste for the Barbecue is good but my favorite item is Dumba Karachi which is very awesome.Be aware there are 2 Ilyas Dumba Karachi one on the main road and one is between the streets. People claim 2nd one which is between the streets is original.Rate is 1600 per 1 kg for Karachi and Barbecue.

Ha
Review №35

Loved the dumbha Karahi. If you want to go for Dumbha Karahi you need to wait for around 2 hours for your order.

Ka
Review №36

Excellent taste but waiting time is too much.

Az
Review №37

Firstly there is no match of Dumba Karahi of Illyas located at Truck Adda...Ive never tasted so much delicious food..Price is 1600 per kg but worth it...Awsome taste

Ik
Review №38

Looking for some real taste ? Yes , you are at right place. Their sulemani lamb karahi is the tastiest dish to have on beautiful night. You would have the option to buy fresh meat ( Lamb) at 1600/kg and then get prepared with approx time of 50-60 min. I bet you would not disappointed visiting this great place.Tate 10/10Ambience 8/10Service 9/10Rates are much fare when it comes to taste.

Ah
Review №39

Meal was awsom.Bt theay take one and half hrs to fulfill ur order.

Na
Review №40

#Illyas_Dumba_KarahiTaste:5/10Service:8/10Price:1500 per KG Too much High as compared to #TasteWe wait 1 hour and 30 minutes for it.We were expect the taste will be #Excellent but we were wrong. Taste was not #Good. They disappointed us very much. We have wasted 2150RS. Plz don’t go here It is waste of #Time and #Money.

Ay
Review №41

One of the best experiencesNever disappointsIlyas dumba

Az
Review №42

Bestest place for dumba in lahore

Hu
Review №43

Delicious taste and you get vibes of desi karahi

Ra
Review №44

Awsomme taste and delicious visited once good taste and a number of people customet when u have to go take a time before visiting there

Ad
Review №45

Great taste and without smell.

Ma
Review №46

10/10 Taste5/10 Seating

Ay
Review №47

Great place for dinner spacily dumba krahi

Kh
Review №48

Approach is very difficult if we travel through Minar-e-Pakistan to this spot.Better is to travel through Ring Road is quite shorter and easier.

M.
Review №49

Decent place, a bit over-hyped actually. But still, worth a visit.

M.
Review №50

Great Taste.. best value for money..

As
Review №51

The taste was not good, it was salty and smelly meat. Very dusty and poor sitting environment and thus unhygienic on their cooks and cooking conditions

Am
Review №52

Its such a mouth watering karahi but they take too much time to cook as there are a lot of orders so its better to order on phone before reaching there.Overall I love the place and everything they cook

If
Review №53

Taste is good but conditions/environment is a bit ofd

AB
Review №54

If you want to grab desi traditional food. Just visit this place. Just awesome.

Mu
Review №55

Good food Good Service (only for desi food lover)

Mu
Review №56

Nice taste but you have to wait long to get the order.

Sh
Review №57

It is very difficult to find the original Ilyas Dumba Karahi as there are many there at truck adda. So if you want to go to original to taste most delicious dumba in the town. Go here. And dont miss out the dumba Tikka masalah...

Af
Review №58

Good dumba kadhai but seating is not good

Am
Review №59

Excellent taste but not a family kind place.More of a like if you want to go some desi place with your friends.

ra
Review №60

Best taste and atmosphere in economical budget. Taste is also very good.

ki
Review №61

I just want to visit againAwesome weather with hot karaiMind blowing taste like no other

ha
Review №62

FazoolFazal near ilyas is best one

Mu
Review №63

Alyas Dumba Karahi is an awesome food point for beef karahi and things related to rammed and beef.

Am
Review №64

Its not real or old one. But this taste is better than old one. Its peshaweri karahi and sulemani karahi Both are too good. I suggest improved sitting Ara.

Us
Review №65

Open setup, near busy road. A lot of heavy traffic.Karahi taste was just fine.

Za
Review №66

Best Dunba Karahi you can ever get near Lahore. Taste is really good and worthy. Its basically truck adda so environment is not for families but male can have a lot of fun over there. Highly Recommended!

La
Review №67

Today I tried their tamatar wali dumba karahi. Taste was good but to me copy Ilyas has better taste than it. Tikka Was outstanding.

Sh
Review №68

Taste 8/10Price 7/10Waiting time 8/10Sitting 6/10Service 8/10

Mu
Review №69

Just tastes what a proper dish should taste. A bit over-hyped. Unreasonably heavy on pocket.

Mu
Review №70

Ilyas Dumba Karahi is exceptional in taste, quality and price. Visiting them since last 5 years and everytime it turns out to be the best. Because there meat and ingredients are fresh.They serve both Sulemani and Shinwari Karahi. The difference in both is the gravy. Sulemani is purely made in dumba fat without tomatoes etc. And its highly recommended.Their dumba qeema has its own taste. You should not forget to try this.Dumba Tikka is king of all Tikkas, made without any spices in its own fat adds to the taste. Highly recommended.It takes almost 2 hours from meat cutting till serving so be ready.Parking is an issue there but you can always find some space after a little effort.Although families go there but not recommended because of the surrounding truck addas and truck walas.Price is charged on per kg meat basis which is 1500/kg, no matter you are eating karahi, qeema or tikka.A must go place if you like dumba meat.Caution: original Ilyas is on the backside of main street. The one on the main isnt original.

As
Review №71

Excellent dumba karahi and tika

Al
Review №72

Open to sky and road side dine inn.Sitting 3/5Food 4/5Service 3/5Sitting is not very comfortableBut give it a try for foodBest lamb karahi

Ka
Review №73

The food is delicious, but you need to be patient. This place is extremely crowded.

Ch
Review №74

Good food but taste is not like the origional taste in Peshawar.

Mu
Review №75

Excellent lamb karahi but it takes hour and half to prepare from scratch with meat of your own choice or if you are short on time you can pick one of the semi prepared ones.

Ma
Review №76

Absolutely marvelous taste . Made with heavenly Recipie and all the essential gradients required to suffice the local taste buds .a open air cooking at the side of the Road with dust full of variable grains flying over it eventually becomes a part of dish itself and relishes the taste with uniqueness. I might be exaggerating but the foodies wont get a taste of lamb curry other than this place . Not recommended for families , sophisticated ppl preferring sublime ambience and ppl on diet . But sure this place worths a try and I bet you will enter a perpetual debate of this place is second to none .

Us
Review №77

Best dumba karahi you could have in the city. Both tye quantity and quality are there upto the mark

Mi
Review №78

Taste off karahi good butt seating area is not good

GM
Review №79

Good place have a great taste to dine out.Loved it

Fe
Review №80

Too good. Bahterin rosh...

Ab
Review №81

First of all very good sitting environment, Best taste and good service.

Mi
Review №82

Excellent food. Highly recommendThird class hygiene.

Sh
Review №83

Dumba karahi was amazing. Really a good experience.

at
Review №84

AoA although approaching to place in rain is a mess but its quite worth it when you eat The Dumba Karachi.

Ir
Review №85

Ambience,taste and service excellent. Full worth of your money

Al
Review №86

Excellent food but only for desi people

Dr
Review №87

They have fresh lamb meat available and you can choose the meat you want to be served. They cut the piece and weigh in front of you.All the seating is open with both chair-table and floor type “Palang” seating to get a better touch of tradition.It is Located on the famous truck adda on the outskirts of Lahore on the GT Road. The area is extremely dirty with garbage and litter between each other restaurant. Sometimes the smell can be so unbearable that you have to cancel your order and leave.The food is usually great, with traditional spices and stuff. But other times it just puts you off the mood with its blandness and raw smell.There’s a great deal of wait here. At least an hour for your order to get ready and be served at your table. May take upto 2 hrs.Tip: Order ahead on phone before coming and get your order number. This will significantly reduce the time you have to wait.

Es
Review №88

The place is located in truck yard (Adda) behind Data Darbar area. There are several restaurants with the same name but this is the biggest and busiest. It is just a big openair affair with no walls or doors but there is a large canopy tent under which they cook and sit. There are several Lahore Manjey to sit on while eating. No family area as such. The food scene strictly depends upon taste and preference. This restaurant is famous for salt mutton casserole. Afghan bread ids baked fresh. Hygiene is non existent. Take your own water. Our is open til wee hours of night.

al
Review №89

We went to this place for the first time.Karahi taste excellent but you to have to wait about 2 hour to receive yourBut this karahi is worth waiting.Must recommended for all desi food lovers. Going to this place again for sure!!

ju
Review №90

Best taste in dunba krahi

Ya
Review №91

They improved their sitting and management team, and as usual taste was lavish...

M
Review №92

Very good place for dumba karahi

Na
Review №93

There are 2 Ilyas Dumba Karahi in the truck adda area. This one which is in the back and not on the main road is the authentic one. Mr Ilyas himself is available here. Sulemani Karahi & Tikka are to die for. You should be well versed in meat selection as it is half the fun. Nice and friendly staff and 3 storey sitting area. Ample parking. Better to take ring road and take the minar-e-pakistan exit.

No
Review №94

Nice dombba karahi and tikka but environment is dirty

Kh
Review №95

Best desi ️

Li
Review №96

Good taste but need to improve sitting area.

Ad
Review №97

If you are looking for a real Dumba Karahi, Ilyaas is the best.

Fa
Review №98

One of the best dumba karahi

Mo
Review №99

Best place to get high quality and testy food...

Th
Review №100

Best place for dumba karahi. original taste

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  • Address:G.T. Road, near fruite Mandi, bati chowk Qila Lachman Singh, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Phone:+92 300 4535465
Categories
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:6PM–4:30AM
  • Tuesday:6PM–4:30AM
  • Wednesday:6PM–4:30AM
  • Thursday:6PM–4:30AM
  • Friday:6PM–4:30AM
  • Saturday:6PM–4AM
  • Sunday:6PM–4AM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:No
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:No
Offerings
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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