Ali's Nihari, Devon Avenue
9 people recommendvia r/chicagofood10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ali's Nihari & BBQ on Devon is recommended by most commenters who mention it, and two single out its nihari. One says their family ate there twice and loved the frontier chicken, which reminded them of the old Sabri; one found it fairly good, and one rated it above Bundoo Khan yet unremarkable next to Toronto-area options. One fondly recalls a seasoned beef dish.
Address
Ali's Nihari & BBQ, 2548 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Nihari, Frontier chicken, Seasoned beef
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/ZanXBal in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Singles out its nihari as the reason to go; says the butter chicken is decent.
- Recommendsu/nomnommish in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Says it's a good option.
- Recommendsu/No-Organization-7654 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Suggested as a go-to for meat-focused eating.
- Recommendsu/LisaSimpsonFrenchie in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Lists Ali's Nihari among suggested places for this Pakistani food request.
- Recommendsu/_that_dude_J in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024
Lists it among favorites and advises ordering a grill platter with a curry or nihari.
- Recommendsu/HarveyNix in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Likes its nihari and still thinks fondly of a dish eaten there.
- Recommendsu/Amazing-Definition16 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Had Ali's Nihari and found it fairly good.
- Mixedu/dronedesigner in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Rated Ali's Nihari above Bundoo Khan, but unremarkable next to Toronto-area options.
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- Recommendsu/cannabiscobalt in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Family ate at Ali's twice and loved the frontier chicken, comparing it to old Sabri.
- Recommendsu/Ip-88 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024
Lists Ali's Nihari as a pick with no further detail.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.