Dhesi Karahi Grill

Dhesi Karahi Grill on Gibbet Street has made a name for authentic desi cooking in a setting that reviewers repeatedly describe as old-school and unpretentious. The kitchen specialises in chicken karahi, lamb karahi, and seekh kebabs — dishes cooked with the spicing and technique of Pakistani home cooking rather than the watered-down curry-house standard. A YouTube documentary on desi street food in the UK featured the Dhesi kitchen, and TikTok coverage has brought the restaurant to a wider audience. Reviewers report paying around £16 for two full karahi meals with roti, rice, salad, and water, making the value exceptional for the quality. Rated 4.4 out of 5 on Restaurant Guru with 246 reviews. A daytime and evening restaurant that keeps the kitchen running well into the night.