Biryani is often the dish people are most uncertain about, and it is worth addressing directly. At MyLahore, the biryani is fragrant rather than hot. The rice is cooked with cardamom, cinnamon, green peas and onions, and the flavour comes from those aromatics rather than chilli. The Dum Biryani, baked under a bread crust with MyLahore’s own spice blend, carries more depth but stays within mild territory for most people.
If you are still unsure whether to go for biryani or a curry, the guide on deciding between biryani and curry at MyLahore lays out the differences clearly. Both options come with a choice of raita or rich curry sauce, so you can control the accompaniment too.
Choosing a Starter Without the Worry
Starters are where people often feel most uncertain at a Pakistani restaurant. The assumption is that everything will carry heat, but several options at MyLahore are genuinely gentle from the first bite. The full breakdown is in the guide to the best starter dishes at MyLahore, but these are the ones worth going to first:
- Cheesy Garlic Naan, four slices of soft naan loaded with melted cheese and garlic, no heat at all
- Cheesy Garlic Bread, a fresh baked French baguette with cheese, olive oil and herbs
- Aloo Paratha, a flaky pan fried flatbread stuffed with potato, king size and made for sharing
- Bread King Prawns, fresh fried king prawns in a light crispy batter with sweet chilli sauce on the side
- Sweet and Crispy Chicken, spiced chicken strips with a sweet chilli sauce, well within the mild range
- Malai Tikka, which sits on the grill section but works just as well as a starter and stays firmly in mild territory
MyLahore has restaurants in Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Blackburn and Birmingham. Our story gives you a sense of what the restaurants are about before you visit, and if you are bringing a group with mixed tastes, the guide to the best family meals at MyLahore is worth reading alongside this one. For dishes and updates, follow on Facebook or keep up on Instagram. You can also find your nearest restaurant and book directly from there.