A little about this place
About Mirchi Restaurant Calgary
Mirchi Restaurant Southwest Calgary is a small, owner-run Pakistani restaurant at 825 12 Avenue SW, across from the Safeway on the western edge of downtown, open late into the night. The kitchen cooks Lahore-style dishes including lamb and chicken biryani, haleem, nihari, chicken karahi and kadai, seekh kebab, tandoori chicken, lamb chops and butter chicken, with garlic naan, pakoras, mango lassi and chai. Complimentary desserts such as halwa or gulab jamun often arrive with the meal, and front parking is free after 6 pm.
Signature dishes
- Chicken Karahi
- Lamb Karahi
- Butter Chicken
- Chicken Biryani
- Nihari
- Seekh Kabab
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
3.9 / 5618 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
371 371 - 4 stars
71 71 - 3 stars
47 47 - 2 stars
31 31 - 1 star
98 98
What people enjoy
- Biryani, nihari, haleem and karahi taste homemade and are well spiced.
- Staff and owners are kind and hospitable, often adding a free dessert.
Things to keep in mind
- Several visits describe stale or reheated biryani, bony meat and a drop in quality since the change of owners.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is Mirchi Restaurant Calgary known for?
Mirchi Restaurant Calgary's listed signature dishes include Chicken Karahi, Lamb Karahi, Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani.
Is Mirchi Restaurant Calgary open past midnight on Wednesday?
The Wednesday service continues overnight: 12:30 PM to 2 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
Where is Mirchi Restaurant Calgary located?
Mirchi Restaurant Calgary is at 825 12 Avenue Southwest, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is Beltline. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
