ALI'S KITCHEN

I visited this restaurant accidentally in 2018 and was amazed with the Chicken Biryani, Nihari and the services provided by Mr. Ali (guess the owner). And ever since, have boasted about this to every foodie I met in Japan. But really feel sorry when I visited Alis Kitchen last night (10 Aug’24). No ...Chicken Biryani, No Roti, No Parantha, Pathetic Chai. Services are even worse…toilet is in a bad shape. I could have still given it a benefit of doubt till I spoke to the cook (an arrogant man). I even requested him that I have come from Yokohama and love the chicken biryani but he bluntly said it’s all finished and later his response when I was trying to enquire about some good curry options was rather intimidating. The restaurant’s last order was 9:30 but the staff came to us and asked at 9:15 that it is the last order. closing timing mentioned at the entrance is 10:30 pm, but they closed at everything at 9:50 pm. This used to be one of my favourites and now one of the worst.

Visited August 2024

It’s really a gem in Osaka, people who care for taste and quality should visit once. I am a food expert and visited this place to try their food and it came out surprisingly outstanding. 👍👍

Visited August 2024

The owner was really jolly speaks with everyone visiting and the food was very tasty and i will definitely visit again ..

Visited July 2024

Dine in | Lunch | Dinner | ¥3,000–4,000 There's no food better than home food and Ali's kitchen serves it BETTER. Most authentic Pakistani food we have had and to have it in Japan of all places was a shocker! We are still dreaming of the wagyu beef and biryani because they were perfect in every... way. Each bite was an explosion of flavors for a tourist hungry from the 30k walk Osaka requires for its exploring. This place is packed so make sure to make reservations ahead of time. ALI Bhai, the owner, is a delightful host and personally welcomes anyone coming through the doors of his restaurant. He will share stories of Japan and helps guide his customer to the best and untold gems in Japan. So, don't miss out on having a hearty conversation with the man himself. The food is priced reasonably and the quantity is fulfilling. Service is fast. The place is small, as is the norm in Japan, but it's in the heart of dotonburi. You can find it right by the metro/train station. It is located in the basement and has a small prayer space too which is a bonus. Things to try from their menu 1. Chicken biryani (OMG if you're a Karachi resident then you're instantly going to associate the shadi Wali biryani to this authentic tasting dish) 2. Waqyu beef - never tasted anything as succulent and seasoned so balanced 3. Malai chicken - well balanced, and very soft. Not dry like most chicken BBQ items are. 4. Nihari - excellent and pair it with the in house tandoori 5. Tandoori chicken - well spiced! 6. Daal - nothing better than a humble daal if the newness of Japanese cuisine has upset your stomach. Overall, it was an experience beyond our expectations. The concern to find halal food in Japan is real and to have a restaurant that caters to those needs is the greatest blessing one can ask for.

Visited June 2024

While it's true that anywhere in Osaka is bound to have pests, you don't usually see them. Ali has the unfortunate luck of having a transparent ceiling light that showcases cockroaches in the throes of death, which really put me off my meal. I wasn't the only customer who saw it, but neither of us m...ade a fuss because it's something the owner can't really do much about. Being in a semi-basement area can't help the situation. Perhaps consider changing the ceiling light to something different. Having seen it, though, I can't say I want to go back. The food was ok.

Visited February 2023