Chicken Karahi (With Bone)
Bone-in chicken cooked Peshawari style - high heat, fresh tomato, ginger, and green chili in a heavy iron karahi.
Authentic halal Pakistani cooking from Peshawar's open kitchens - now smoking in Springfield, Virginia. Karahi roaring, naan blistering, biryani steaming.
In Peshawar, a dera is the gathering place - a courtyard where stories simmer alongside the karahi, where guests are family the moment they sit down. We named our restaurant after that feeling because that's what we serve, plate after plate.
Every dish is rooted in the open-fire traditions of the Khyber: bone-in karahi blistered over high heat, seekh kababs laced with hand-ground spice, biryani layered slowly until each grain holds its own. All halal. All cooked the long way. All meant to be shared.
Now in Springfield, Virginia - feeding Northern Virginia like family since the first flame.
"Best Pakistani food in the DMV area. No other place compares. I've been eating here for years and never been disappointed!"
- Raven D"Food arrived right on time! The kabob, chanay, and tandoori roti were absolutely delicious, flavorful and perfectly cooked. And they nailed the raita this time; such a great touch! Highly recommend."
- Fozia Y"I order this all the time but today the food was another level. Everything was fresh, well-cooked and delicious. Also thank you for the Kheer."
- Amina IWalk in for the smoke, stay for the company. Or order online and we'll send the karahi straight to you.