Fahim Kebab House - Markham

I stopped by to order the boneless chicken biryani.

I used to come here for the lamb biryani, which was only $10 and could easily feed two people. Unfortunately, this restaurant is now closed.

This restaurant has recently undergone a name change and renovation. It is now known as "Lahore Kebab House." However, the food was disappointing and overpriced.

I used to frequent this place but I will never go there again. The quality has gone down SO much! From the mogo to the mishkaki...the karahi chicken was boiled and put in a sauce! The quality of meat used...the presentation...the service...a real waste of time and money.

Toronto is peppered with Indian and Pakistani restaurants, Kabab joints abound round every corner. Some are so temporary that they are closed even before the paint dries. It is nice to see that this small restaurant in Markham has been going on for many years now. It is a tribute that it still does well without any overall publicity, reviews etc. And no branches. They have just two things going for them. Their food and again their food.The restaurant itself is quite small. Just a dozen well appointed tables which you will find are generally occupied while people wait outside for their turn at good food. The staff does not hurry you out and the food when served is piping hot and fresh.So what's new about their food? A lot of people get confused about Indian cuisine and Pakistani cuisine. There are at least 300 different Indian cuisines so to bunch them under one label is unfair. The same goes for Pakistani cuisine. What goes under the popular notion of Indian and Pakistani cuisine here in North America are hot curries and Kebabs. But Afghan Kababs and Kashmiri preparations are vastly superior.The most popular cuisine which is served in North America is the cuisine which comes from Delhi and Lahore, both sister cities in terms of cuisine.The food from this belt is unique with its Nihari, Brain dishes, Marrow dishes, Paya (Trotters), Biryanis and their Nans. The meat has a flavour of its own not found in dishes from Karachi or Afghanistan.Fahim sticks to the traditional dishes of these twin cities and is faithful to the individual taste that comes from here. Their Paya is to take a trip back to Chandni Chowk, their Brain Masala cries of Lahore and you can smell Delhi in their Biryanis.Not expensive, good food and good service, the best thing about Fahim is that it has none of the trappings of a restaurant. You feel like home when you start to tuck in to their food and the first taste transports you straight to your mothers kitchen.Go to Fahim if you miss home, go to Fahim if you crave good simple food.