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Shahnawaz Restaurant is a premier Pakistani restaurant and Biryani restaurant in Artesia, CA, serving authentic and delicious cuisine to the local community. As a trusted Caterer, we offer customized catering services for events and parties of all sizes. Our Halal restaurant ensures that all our dishes are prepared with the finest ingredients, adhering to the highest standards of quality and hygiene. In addition to our Haleem restaurant offerings, we also provide a unique fusion of Indian restaurant flavors, blending traditional recipes with modern twists. Our menu features a wide range of options, from spicy curries to flavorful biryanis, and from savory appetizers to sweet desserts. Conveniently located at 18728 Pioneer Blvd, 2nd floor, Artesia, CA 90701, Shahnawaz Restaurant is the perfect destination for foodies and families alike. We also operate a Restaurant supply store, providing high-quality ingredients and cooking essentials to fellow restaurateurs and home cooks. Visit us today and experience the rich flavors and warm hospitality of Shahnawaz Restaurant!

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Dom Singavarapu
Dom Singavarapu -Local Guide
2 years ago
You are in for a long wait times. We waited over half hour for our order to arrive. We almost walked away. Food does taste good especially the grill items are popular. Remember to order grill items. Parking is available but its hard to...Read More
Dhar Dhar
Dhar Dhar -Local Guide
2 years ago
Depends who you talk to eat here or not eat hereSo we went for lunch on Sunday and they had a buffet going on 25 dollars per personThe place is crowded not because of people but very unorganized and one third of the place was...Read More
Sadiq Mehdi
Sadiq Mehdi
3 years ago
It is the Pakistani restaurant. Their food has a unique home cooked taste without being overly spicy. We went there for dinner and it was an excellent experience. Really enjoyed the unique taste. Their barbecue is also outstanding. Tandoori chicken and bihari Kabab were excellent...Read More
mukund
mukund -Local Guide
a year ago
The space looks like a hole in the wall. Basic tables and chairs in an open space. We were a large group (13) but we were also in for a late dinner on a Saturday so they were able to accommodate us without a wait....Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Faizan R
Faizan R
4 months ago
Shahnawaz is the best Indian and Pakistani restaurant in the world. It is 5+ stars for the food and the staff are amazing and nice. I really recommend everyone to try this out especially if you are looking for great Indian and Pakistani food. Every...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Pobj summan
Pobj summan -Local Guide
a year ago
Came here for dine in on a Sunday night, so no buffet.Honestly some of the best Pakistani/Indian food I’ve ever had in my life. I’m from the Bay Area so I’m no stranger to good desi food, but this place was honestly top tier.Our server...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Aisha Ahsan
Aisha Ahsan -Local Guide
2 years ago
we were on our trip from Washington state and we had a best pakistani food after a long time, every thing was so delicious and we felt like we are in pakistan, nihari was so yummy we couldn't stop our self to eat, the...Read More
Parijat Roy
Parijat Roy -Local Guide
a year ago
The behari kabob is one of a kind. You should try it hot. The chicken korma and karahi was good. Korma stands out of these two.Biryani was ok, not that great though. Overall the food is excellent. The service is good as wellParking: In the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sahana Alam
Sahana Alam -Local Guide
a year ago
I have been going to Shahnawaz Restaurants since 1999. Always loved the quality of the kabab. Today when I orderd I asked the price of shikh kababo and how many pieces. The person inform me 6-7 pieces when I got my order it was 2...Read More
Hassan Janjua
Hassan Janjua
2 years ago
100 people standing in ramadan buffet line, painful way to open your fast. Management did a poor job managing how buffet will run. Management had buffet table setup in another room but Management didnt bother setting up second buffet table setup. Sometimes business have to...Read More
Seher Khan
Seher Khan -Local Guide
6 years ago
Had korma and biryani. Both were very close to Pakistani food though not perfect.Previously, I've also tried the nehari (which was amazing!!) and chicken tikka (which was okay).
Khaleel Mohib
Khaleel Mohib -Local Guide
7 years ago
The food was great. I have never been to their older location but I have been to their Little India location too many times. Customer service wise, I think they do not shine but they are not too bad either. My only caveat with this...Read More
Ambereen Rahim
Ambereen Rahim
a year ago
Visiting from Canada and made a special stop here to meet up with friends for the Sunday lunch buffet. We were a large group (9 ppl) and ate outside on the terrace. Were pleasantly surprised by the special BBQ items cooked right in front of...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Oscar Gonzalez
Oscar Gonzalez -Local Guide
2 years ago
felix navidad
felix navidad
3 months ago
They served spoiled biryani at the buffet, you can just tell by the smell and taste it was awful.. the food is also just average… You can also hear the people in the kitchen constantly fighting with each other loudly… doesnt make for a good...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Sabrina Gurung
Sabrina Gurung -Local Guide
5 months ago
Not worth the hype!I would expect a lot from a $28+tax per person buffet and it was nothing like the price they charged.Only good thing in food was a chicken kabob and the ribs which they limit 2 per person while serving. Basic food like...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Ali Shokiyan
Ali Shokiyan
3 months ago
I would come back here again, i wish they had buffet on different days as well (not just Sundays)All you can eat.For what you pay ($30.5 tax included), you get more than the $30 food.all sorts of Indian halal food with decent quality (5 stars)I...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lily Cheng
Lily Cheng -Local Guide
3 months ago
Called to check if there was outdoor seating on a weekend, they said yes. There may have been some language issues.Showed up for nihari buffet night on Wednesday and they said no outside seating. Didn't seem very busy inside and there's stone tables outside, but...Read More
Suzanne
Suzanne -Local Guide
6 months ago
Delicious food! Had the chicken Tikka masala and chicken qorma with garlic naan and vegetable rice. The masala was definitely one of the better ones I've had. Highly recommend!Parking: Saturday early afternoon has good parking
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Saniya R
Saniya R -Local Guide
a year ago
07/2023Shahnawaz Halal is a great all-you-can-eat restaurant! We went for the lunch buffet, and for 5 people, it was around $120. The food was great, especially the BBQ! The food was hot, and fresh. They also have desserts, coffee, pop drinks, and ice cream. We...Read More
Blu Falco
Blu Falco
a year ago
I went for Sunday brunch after a long time. Food did not looked appetizing at all. Also I wanted to post this review to caution Muslims who value Halal way of eating. I was sad to learn that besides manager all servers and cooking staff...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Gabriel Dalim (GBD)
Gabriel Dalim (GBD) -Local Guide
a year ago
Sunday Special Buffet! Awesomeness in everything. A must go recommendation for food lovers. Especially, Indian food lovers.Other days of the week are by order/ ala cart only with same dishes / menus.Best Indo-Pak signature dishes for only $27 per person for food & drinks.**Go for...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sohail Salim
Sohail Salim
a year ago
We went as a group of 25. Extremely busy especially on weekends. Have a feeling that they attract recurring customers. Got a chance to try a dozen dishes. Went late so missed Beef and lamb biriyani. All Tandoor and Sheesh items were great. Staff seems...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Azhar rehmani Saiyed
Azhar rehmani Saiyed
a year ago
I have had a chance to eat buffet here on two occasions now. Both times it was a mediocre experience at best.First of all, Food is eatable at best. There is nothing special about taste or service at this place which can worth long drive...Read More
Nackeb Hotaki
Nackeb Hotaki
a year ago
Invited few friends for iftaari at this restaurant, first we waited for an hour for our order and then finally when they brought our food it was all cold as if the chef got it out of the microwave after a minute. The bread (...Read More
A Syed
A Syed -Local Guide
a year ago
It was an okay experience going to have our dinner we order three different dishes one dish was absolutely not to The Standard second was okay and third was little better I am not very happy but it's okay to have average food environment is...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Saira Khan
Saira Khan -Local Guide
a year ago
One of the beat restaurants in socal!! The restaurant is clean, has good customer service and tasty food. The food is on the spicy side and you can not ask them to make it mild. The food took approximately 30 minutes to arrive. The staff...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Hummaira H
Hummaira H -Local Guide
10 months ago
Good food, authentic. They offer buffet on Sundays. Friendly service. Restaurant itself is outdated, including bathrooms, needs some renovating.Wheelchair accessibility: There's an elevator to access 2nd floor
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Jim Brown
Jim Brown
a year ago
I have been going here for the past 10 years. The short ribs rivaled Kbbq Kalbi. But lately , the food isn't as tasty, and the Short Ribs are C-.I asked people and they agree the Short Ribs are worse. Then I asked the BBQ...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Feroz Aleem
Feroz Aleem -Local Guide
a year ago
I am a food blogger and very honest comment I would like to give about this restaurant. I visited this restaurant on the recommendation of one of my friends . I ordered chicken biryanis and kababs. Got the table , my family is happy ....Read More
Asim Bharwani
Asim Bharwani -Local Guide
8 years ago
EDIT-- They moved to the Little India Village structure on Pioneer, and I dislike the structure so I'm downgrading the rating. Top floor. It's a larger dining area but doesn't feel as comfortable. Didn't eat this time as it was buffet only. Will try the...Read More
Varol Gurler
Varol Gurler
a year ago
They advertise open buffet at lunch but they don’t have open buffet service in week days.🤷‍♂️The quality of food was below my expectation with lunch services.I ordered chicken tikka masala which supposed to be dark meat as it was said in their menu BUT...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Noaman Rasul
Noaman Rasul
2 years ago
My friends and I decided to eat Indian and we had to wait 1 hour for our food to arrive. We had to remind the staff regarding this delay, which I felt was sad. The food was okay and I didn’t feel it was authentic...Read More

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