Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Al Nakhal - Allure Your Taste Buds With Arabic Cuisine

Whenever we talk about eatery options in Lahore, mostly you will not find Al-Nahal in the list or you can say most discussed list. Mostly due to miss conception of its rate probably. But after couple of visits first with my family and now with my friends ,I believe this is the best indoor cabin environment with nitty curtains, Arabic food restaurant which serves best for your money.
We ,G7’s, after less discussion that is not tradition of our group decided to go for Al-Nakhal to celebrate the “Hushee” of our friend ,ZJ the man who initiated this blog. We reached there around 9pm. My friends were already occupied a cabin that was right in front of the main entrance of Al-Nakhal. This gave good idea of customers of eatery later on J.Our host gave order as he was honorable host for this beautiful night. He ordered following items.

1.       Al Nakhal special soup..it was 93-b soup mostly present in menus @ 430
2.       Grilled Lamb Legg (Served with rice)….it was good for two persons @ 1495Rs
3.       Mutton Kabhul Handi (Served with white sauce)@ 570
4.       Lebanese Tikka @ 495
5.       White wine (Pine Apple with white grapes) @ 170
6.       Blue Logon (Blue berries with Pine Apple) @ 170

Order was served in good spirit and we were impressed with the service. Soup was fantastic. At first look I was on doubt about the quality but it was great .I can’t write a lot about the quality and taste about roasted Lamb Legg. Simply outstanding. Taste of Handi’s were great too. Lubnani Tikka’s, ZJ liked that very much but others including me were looking merely satisfied with them. May be we were new to this Arabic taste. The way everyone got share of lamb Legg reminded me the marriages in my village. It forced to order once more J.
In last I can’t forget to mention the great taste of drinks. White wine and Blue Logon were awesome Especially blue Logon.

Over All Rating
Food                      9.3/10
Service                 9/10
Ambience           9/10
Value                    9/10

Problems / Issue
One thing that I can mention in first try the video display of nice Arabic songs was missing. May it is not worth to mention but one of our friend was crying for video of “Belly Dance” J
It is little congested, I mean I am not very fond of  small cabin sitting especially with my friends. We were laughing and chatting. People in other cabin may feel uncomfortable.

In short it is good option especially if you are looking for change. Prices are not on very high side especially if we talk other than roasted Legg.

3 comments:

  1. Visited: February 2012
    Location: Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
    Ordered: Al Nakhal special soup, Lamb leg, Lebanese mutton tikka, White Mutton Handi, Mutton Kabli Handi, Juices of choice

    Overall: *****
    Food: *****
    Services: *****
    Atmosphere: *****
    Cost: $$$$

    Wow, what an experience this was. This restaurant reminded me of Arabian restaurants of Detroit, MI which houses largest population of Arabs outside of Arab world. This was truly an amazing experience.

    Starting from decor, the tables are setup in tent style with both chairs and floor seating available. They have separate area for family seating.

    Food was great. What I like best is Lebanese tikka which was very juicy, true to the taste of how it should be. Not overcooked. Lamb leg was also very good but was more desi style than Arabic style.

    I ordered Blue Lagoon from the juices and it was very tasty. Again, it reminded me of Detroit where it is a speciality of Arabian restaurants.

    Service was excellent too.

    The only area where they need to improve is parking space. Although I was able to get space in front of the main entrance but I guess there are limited spaces only.

    And yes they need to light up the exterior. This restaurant is hardly noticable, specially in front of Yasir Broast which is all lighting and can be spotted from a distance. But then these two are class apart.

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  2. We went at Al Nakhal and inspired by their Decor and presented food starting from soap (as usual 19B) till the drinks. Every thing that we can mark out for a restaurents is extraordinary. This restaurent is good for both friends party or dinning with family.

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