Sabri Nihari, Devon Avenue
23 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/IndianFood24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Sabri Nihari on Devon Avenue is recommended by most commenters who mention it, and several single out its nihari. A few call it their regular or go-to spot, a few name it for biryani, and a few note it is Pakistani cooking. One says its popularity has dropped amid newer competitors, and one calls it laughable to say it is close to fine dining.
Address
Sabri Nihari Restaurant, 2502 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Nihari, Biryani, Butter chicken
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Other places on this map closest to Sabri Nihari, Devon Avenue, as the crow flies.
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/ababahbah in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Recommended for Pakistani food, one of the author's listed picks.
- Recommendsu/chisocialscene in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Recommends it, highlighting the nihari.
- Recommendsu/ForsakenRhubarbPie in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Names Sabri Nihari as a top bet, specifically for nihari.
- Recommendsu/nomnommish in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Calls it a solid choice, though its popularity has dropped amid newer competitors.
- Recommendsu/ZanXBal in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026taste
Suggested for heavily spiced biryani; called decent, though not Hyderabadi-style.
- Recommendsu/thrownsandal in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Answers the best-biryani question by naming Sabri Nihari.
- Recommendsu/VoltonBicycles in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Found Sabri on Devon very flavorful and saw diners enjoying it.
- Recommendsu/Outvincible91 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Agrees with the parent pick, calling it underrated and strong across many dishes.
Show all 24 cited comments
- Recommendsu/kyobu in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024portion
Lists this as a regular spot where meat portions have not felt small.
- Recommendsu/claireapple in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Calls the nihari excellent and says it is Pakistani cooking that still delivers on flavor.
- Recommendsu/nurikitto in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Passes on a driver's tip; notes it is Pakistani but a good pick for food they consider authentic.
- Recommendsu/cannabiscobalt in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024consistency
Family has driven to Devon for Sabri for years and it has consistently been good.
- Recommendsu/recycledpaper in r/IndianFood · Mar 2024
Suggested as a good place to start for authentic food on Devon Street.
- Recommendsu/misterkhanna in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026
Recommended for a la carte items.
- Recommendsu/wiskey_tango_foxtrot in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Calls the parent's pick the winner over the other option mentioned.
- Recommendsu/lamp417 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Agrees with the parent pick and says it's their regular go-to.
- Recommendsu/wump_world in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Suggests Sabri for nihari and names it among the best options.
- Recommendsu/Mitchelljaelyn in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026
Named as a usual suggestion for mutton biryani.
- Caveatu/TheRencingCoach in r/chicagofood · May 2026ambience
Calls it laughable to suggest Sabri Nihari is anywhere near fine dining.
- Recommendsu/mks713 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Enjoyed Sabri Nihari, listed alongside Bandoo Khan as a place they liked.
- Recommendsu/No_Vacation3909 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Calls this Devon St place the top pick; says its nihari and butter chicken are excellent.
- Recommendsu/mothlady1959 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024
Seconds Sabri Nihari and names it their go-to Devon spot.
- Recommendsu/Accomplished-Bit1932 in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Suggests a Devon nihari spot for Pakistani food, also mentioning a few other dishes.
- Recommendsu/Would_Hit_That in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Suggests Sabri as a Devon option for this question.
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