Karahi Point

Amazing food!!! Don’t judge the place by its look…
Their paneer karahi was AMAZING!!! literally want to go back today again to buy more
Ate their mutton and chicken biryani … Naan was very good and soft.
I took some left over paneer and ate it for brunch… It was still fresh and tasty…
Better than other expensive Pakistani/​Indian restaurants

Wow, this hit the spot. I am from Pakistani origin so I am a big critic when it comes to Pakistani food and this place ranked very high.
Me and my work buddies went in by lunch time to check this place out. I booked mark it on Unilocal when we were driving back from another place.
The service was quite good, the server was helpful in explaining the menu and portion size of the dishes. They have a sign stating their will be a wait of about 15 to 20 mins as they cook everything fresh and Wow it was fresh and hot!
So I ordered their Chicken Tikka Masala. The dish was hot and cooked to perfect, the portion size and pieces of boneless chicken were the right size and the naan just came out of the tandoor so it was fresh as well. The dishes also came with rita and some onions…
Over all very exciting menu, I will be back to try more.
For my Muslim peeps! This area is common to serve halal meat and They serve halal meat at this location mentioned in the store and on their menu.

Arranged for catering to be done from here for a work lunch – great experience! Affordable, lots of variety, and lots of quantity! Very cooperative. The shahi tukra was amaaaazing.

Me and 3 other friends were visiting Canada for a friend’s wedding from NYC and planned to extend our trip a bit longer after his wedding, so booked a hotel in the area and randomly came across this Gem of a restaurant. After full day of traveling and not eating anything here was our first meal. Even though both of the host’s heavily insisted on the Karahi (hence the name Karahi Point; -)) we were just not craving it we got the chicken and lamb/​goat biryani, chicken charga, and chicken kabab. Food was absolutely amazing but a bit pricey, which we didn’t really didn’t pay much thought to because we were on a vacation (everything is expensive when your on a vacation).
Recommendations: Biryani, Charga, Chicken Kabab, and the Karahi (as mentioned numerous time by the host’s)

Most disgusting restaurant. 16 $ for a little bit dark of meat. They call it half. Full is 25 $ plus tax. Desperate to stay afloat as the restaurant is completely deAd. Next door was closed therefore forced to go to this dirty sula restaurant. Stomach ache and diarrhea after just about sums it all up.

Recently visited Karahi Point, located in one of North Etobicoke’s many indiscernible strip malls around Islington/​Albion, after my parents had brought home take out a few times and we all agreed that their seekh kebabs were hands down the closest we’ve found to true Karachi-​style Pakistani food in our 22 year history here in the GTA.
A little background. We are a family of Pakistanis, originally from Karachi, that regularly pine for the tastes and textures of back home. And by home, we mean Karachi. Any Pakistani will tell you there is a big variance in cooking styles and flavours from the different regions of the country, not unlike that in Indian cooking — and since moving here, we have found that the «Pakistani» food market has been dominated by Punjabi and adopted Indian flavours. Again, nothing wrong with either, and in fact, can be quite good, however, when it comes to true Karachi tastes, the GTA has been quite lacking. Also, for those that are wondering, Lahore Tikka House might be great hangover food, but it is probably close to last on our list of Pakistani restaurants.
Enter Karahi Point.
The kebabs almost melt in your mouth with the lack of binding agents holding them together. The colour a deep reddish brown, and the flavours reminiscent of Burns Road.
Karahi gosht (mutton) served to the table in the very Karahi (wok) it was cooked in, still sizzling in fresh spices — ah yes, Karahi Point also makes it very clear that they cook everything fresh, and as such, expect longer than average wait times. and proportionally higher prices as well.
Having grown up in a Nihari loving family (my mother’s side are called Delhi walay, the community otherwise known in Karachi for having some of the best tasting Nihari in the world. and quite snobbish about it as you can tell) — I have to say that the Nihari is also the best I’ve had that hasn’t come from someone’s home kitchen.
For those wanting to try something different, order the Katakat. A hodge podge of organ meat (brain, liver, kidney, etc.), cooked in a plethora of spices that I can’t even begin to explain, and all chopped up into finely diced pieces by hand. The sound the cleavers make as they dice the meat is where the name stems from as well. So unbelievably good.
This is a long review for my first one, but as someone who has wished that one day we’d have a restaurant that can deliver a little bit of home, I feel like Karahi Point deserves its due credit.

Connoisseurs of traditional Pakistani Food need not search any more.
Despite a growing population of people of Pakistani origin in GTA, there has been a real shortage of High Quality traditional Pakistani eateries.
Eat More in Mississauga has been the finest for its ambiance as well as a limited but high quality menu, till now.
The new entrant Karahi Point, a simple and austere joint, can claim that it beats all existing Pakistani eateries in taste despite its austere environment and location in North Etobicoke. Though Eat More in Mississauga is a tough competitor,
Karahi Point owner is a young Chartered Accountant, Adil, who has changed his profession to become a restaurateur, and has been using focus groups to decide on his menu and service.
Hailing from Karachi, with a Pakistani-​Punjabi origin, he is offering dishes which are popular staples in that city of over 15 Million people.
His menu is a mix of Karachi and Punjab dishes, and the taste is as authentic as could be.
He takes pride in offering freshly cooked dishes that require patience from his customers.
The menu includes, Kababs, Grills, Curries, and various types of Naans.
My wife and I have visited this place at least 4 times in last months, bringing friends at each visit.
We have tried their mutton/​lamb Karahi (which is fresh meat cooked and served in a sizzling wok). It is served in the tradition of Northern Pakistan, and Karahi joints are popular places throughout Karachi, Karahi Point serves Full and Half Karahis, that is 2 lb or 1 lb of meat. Truly outstanding. Tender, Succulent and tasty.
We have tried their Beef Seekh Kababs, as well as Bihari Kabab. These are at par with any restaurant in Pakistan, and we can safely say that no other Indo/​Pak restaurant in GTA can beat their taste.
Also tried Nihari, and can it surpasses the only other decent Nihari that is offered at Patna Kabab, or Bihari Kabab, both in Scarborough.
Connoisseurs of Nihari, will confirm the original taste that is slow cooked Beef Shank in various mixes of Dried Ginger, Aniseed, and other spices, and is so delicate that any error in cooking will mess its taste. This Dish originated in Delhi India and was taken to Pakistan by the immigrants. I am certain both the people of Delhi and Karachi will confirm and savor the taste at Karahi Point.
We have also tried their Brain Masala, and Katakat. Both unbelievably good.
Katakat is a specialty of Pakistan and is a mixture of various organ meats that are cooked on a large Tawa (large Hot plate), and beaten at that hot metal s plate with cleavers, to mesh the spices. It is the musical sound of hammering on the metal plate during cooking, emanating from the kitchen that will take many people from Karachi to a nostalgia trip. No other Indo/​Pak restaurant in Canada can offer such authenticity.
I have been talking about Karachi, nonstop. But the Lahorites will be happy to note that the Lahori Chana at this place is as close to Lahore as one could expect in diaspora.
They serve fresh oven baked Naans which are essential with the menu they offer.
They have a reasonably large menu, of beef, lamb, chicken, fish, and chick peas etc. I have off course not tried all since have been absorbed in Karahi, Kabab, Nihari, Katakat Brain Masala, and Chana. One can only handle that much.
Some caveats:
Their fresh cooking takes time. Allow 20 – 30 mts, and it is worth it.
Limited space, though up till now they have been able to accommodate. After our first visit we have been requesting reservations to be safe.
It is expensive as compared to most Indo Pak joints. An order of Half Karahai, Katakat, Bihari or Seekh Kabab, that can serve 3 to 4 people may cost about $ ⁶⁰⁄₇₀.
It is situated in very tight strip mall, and Parking is an issue. One can park across the road at other strip malls, and at the RBC Parking next door, but that is only advised in the evening.
Alcohol is not served.
Service is smiling and polite, another rarity at most Pakistani places in GTA.
Adil patiently listens to customer’s comments, and tries to improve on any perceived deficiency. He is passionate about authentic taste.
All in all, I have become a fan, and have been recommending it to friends, and inviting them with me.