Desi Pakwaan
📍 Clovelly Park🍽 Pakistani Restaurant6 scored dishes★ 4.5 Google
Desi Pakwaan is a Pakistani restaurant in Clovelly Park, Adelaide. It's known for its chicken biryani, mango lassi and haleem.
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Desi Pakwaan Menu
Sides
French Fries$10.00
Crispy, golden sticks of potato.
Mains
Chicken Biryani7.4$19.99
A fragrant and flavorful South Asian rice dish, characterized by its aromatic basmati rice layered with marinated meat, aromatic spices, and herbs, resulting in a delicious and aromatic one-pot meal.
Haleem7.2$24.99
A slow-cooked and hearty South Asian dish made from a blend of minced meat, lentils, and wheat, creating a thick and porridge-like consistency enriched with aromatic spices.
Nehari6.9$24.99
A traditional subcontinental stew made with tender meat, aromatic spices, and a rich, flavourful broth, traditionally enjoyed as a hearty and comforting dish.
Paya6.8$24.99
A traditional South Asian dish made by simmering tenderised trotters from beef in a rich and spiced broth until the collagen in the bones breaks down, resulting in a flavourful and hearty stew.
Butter Chicken$19.99
Butter chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a popular subcontinental dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce enriched with butter & cream and a blend of aromatic spices, being served with naan or steamed rice.
Half BBQ Chicken with Rice / Naan bread$19.99
A delicious dish featuring chicken marinated in flavourful spices, herbs, and often a barbecue sauce, then expertly grilled to achieve a smoky char on the outside while remaining juicy and tender on the inside, served with choice of Naan bread or rice.
Chicken Vindaloo$20.00
A fiery and tangy Goa-based curry, known for its intensely spiced and vinegar-infused sauce that envelops tender chicken pieces, creating a bold and flavorful dish being served with Naan Bread or Rice.
Beef Vindaloo$23.99
A fiery and tangy Goa-based curry, known for its intensely spiced and vinegar-infused sauce that envelops tender beef pieces, creating a bold and flavourful dish being served with Naan Bread or Rice.
Chicken Jalfrezi$20.99
Chicken Jalfrezi is a popular Chinese-Indian fusion recipe made by stir-frying marinated chicken with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and a variety of spices, including chili peppers, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The dish is known for its spicy and tangy flavor, with a hint of sweetness from the tomatoes and bell peppers. It's often served with rice or naan bread,
Lamb Vindaloo$23.50
Tender lamb in a rich, spicy curry sauce.
Mix Vegetable$18.50
Different vegetables cooked with spices
Chicken Curry$19.99
A savory and spiced dish made with tender chicken pieces simmered in a flavorful curry sauce, typically consisting of tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and a variety of aromatic spices, can be served with naan or rice.
Lamb Rogan Josh$23.99
An aromatic and robust Kashmiri curry, featuring tender lamb cooked in a rich, tomato-based sauce infused with a blend of traditional spices, resulting in a flavourful and indulgent dish.It is being served with Naan Bread or Rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala$23.99
A flavorful South Asian dish where marinated chicken chunks are skewered and grilled or roasted to perfection, resulting in tender and charred pieces infused with a blend of aromatic spices being served with Naan bread or Rice.
Chicken Handi$21.99
Chicken Handi is a popular Pakistani dish. Chicken Handi is a flavorful and aromatic curry made by cooking marinated chicken in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce in a pot (handi) with a blend of spices, herbs, and yogurt or cream. It's served with rice, naan bread, or roti.
Achaar Chicken$20.99
Achaar Chicken, also known as Pickle Chicken, is a spicy and flavorful subcontinental dish! It's made by marinating chicken in a mixture of spices, yogurt, and pickle masala (a blend of spices used in pickles), then cooking it in a rich, tangy tomato-based sauce with a hint of vinegar and a variety of spices. The result is a deliciously spicy and sour curry that's often served with basmati rice or Naan bread.
Achaar Chicken is a popular variation of traditional chicken curries, and its unique flavor profile has made it a favorite among many foodies!
Lamb Curry$22.99
Tender lamb in a rich, aromatic curry sauce.
Lamb Achaari$23.99
Lamb Achaari is made by marinating lamb pieces in a mixture of spices, yogurt, and pickle masala, then cooking them in a rich and tangy sauce with a blend of spices, vinegar, and yogurt or cream. The result is a deliciously spicy and savory curry with a unique flavor.
Lamb Shahi Masala$25.99
Tender lamb in a rich, aromatic sauce that includes nuts cream and butter with spices.
Lamb Korma$22.99
Tender lamb in a rich, creamy sauce.
Goat Curry$26.99
Tender goat meat in a rich and aromatic curry sauce.
Goat Karahi$31.99
Tender goat in a rich, aromatic sauce.
Beef Achaar Gosht$23.99
Beef Achaar Gosht is a flavorful and spicy Pakistani dish made with beef cooked in a rich and tangy pickle-inspired gravy. "Achaar" means "pickle" in Urdu, and "Gosht" means "meat". This dish is inspired by the flavors and spices used in traditional Pakistani pickles.
Beef Achaar Gosht is typically made by marinating beef pieces in a mixture of spices, yogurt, and pickle masala, then cooking them in a rich sauce with a blend of spices, vinegar, and sometimes yogurt or cream. The result is a deliciously spicy and savory curry with a unique flavor profile that's both tangy and slightly sweet.
Plain (Steamed ) Rice$5.99
Steamed white rice, a classic accompaniment to any meal.
Shah Jahani Chicken$25.00
Shah Jahani Chicken is a rich and flavorful Indian recipe named after the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It's made by marinating chicken in a blend of spices, yogurt, and cream, then cooking it in a creamy tomato-based sauce with nuts, dried fruits. The dish is known for its rich, regal flavor and is often served at special occasions and celebrations. Shah Jahani Chicken is a variation of traditional Mughlai cuisine, which is famous for its rich and creamy dishes.
Naan Bread
Cheese Naan7.2$5.99
Soft, buttery naan infused with melted cheese.
Chilli Cheese Naan7.2$6.50
Spicy cheese filling wrapped in a soft naan bread.
Chicken and Chilli Cheese Naan7.2$9.99
Spicy chicken and melted cheese wrapped in a soft naan bread.
Garlic Naan$5.00
Soft, leavened flatbread infused with garlic.
Cheese and Garlic Naan$6.99
Flavourful naan infused with melted cheese and garlic.
Chilli Garlic Naan Bread$5.99
Flavourful naan bread infused with chilli and garlic.
Plain Naan$4.00
Soft, lightly leavened Indian flatbread.
Kashmiri Naan (Sweet Naan)$6.50
Made with Almond powder, desiccated coconut, sugar and raisins.
Kebabs
Chicken Kebab$25.50
Three skewers. Served with Naan Bread or Rice .
Seekh Kebab$25.99
Three Skewers.
Served with Naan Bread or Rice.
Mix Kebab$27.99
Three Skewers (1 Chicken, 1 Lamb, 1 Seekh) cooked on charcoal.
Served with Naan Bread or Rice.
Lamb Kebab$28.50
Three Skewers cooked on charcoal.
Served with Naan Bread or Rice.
Wraps
Seekh Kebab Wrap$15.99
Tender seekh kebabs wrapped in a soft wrap.
Lamb Tikka Kebab Wrap$16.99
Tender lamb in a flavourful wrap.
Chicken Tikka Wrap$15.50
Tender chicken in a flavourful wrap.
Beverages
Sugarcane Juice$4.50
Coke$4.50
375ml
Pepsi$4.50
375ml
Coke No Sugar$4.50
Pepsi Max$4.50
Coke 1.25L$7.49
1.25 liters
Coke No Sugar 1.25L$7.49
1.25 Liters
Spring Water$3.50
Lassi
Mango Lassi7.3$7.00
Sweet and refreshing yogurt-based drink with mango puree.
Sweet Lassi$5.99
A refreshing yogurt-based drink with a sweet twist.
Desserts
Gulab Jamun$7.50
Four pieces.
Gajar Halwa (Carrot Sweet)$8.49
Sweet, creamy carrot dessert.
Gajar Halwa (Carrot Sweet) 0.5 KG$22.50
Sweet, creamy carrot halwa topped with nuts. 0.5 kg serve.
Chicken
Chicken Biryani7.4$19.99
A fragrant and flavorful South Asian rice dish, characterized by its aromatic basmati rice layered with marinated meat, aromatic spices, and herbs, resulting in a delicious and aromatic one-pot meal.
Butter Chicken$19.99
Butter chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a popular subcontinental dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce enriched with butter & cream and a blend of aromatic spices, being served with naan or steamed rice.
Chicken Vindaloo$20.00
A fiery and tangy Goa-based curry, known for its intensely spiced and vinegar-infused sauce that envelops tender chicken pieces, creating a bold and flavorful dish being served with Naan Bread or Rice.
Chicken Jalfrezi$20.99
Chicken Jalfrezi is a popular Chinese-Indian fusion recipe made by stir-frying marinated chicken with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and a variety of spices, including chili peppers, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The dish is known for its spicy and tangy flavor, with a hint of sweetness from the tomatoes and bell peppers. It's often served with rice or naan bread,
Chicken Curry$19.99
A savory and spiced dish made with tender chicken pieces simmered in a flavorful curry sauce, typically consisting of tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and a variety of aromatic spices, can be served with naan or rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala$23.99
A flavorful South Asian dish where marinated chicken chunks are skewered and grilled or roasted to perfection, resulting in tender and charred pieces infused with a blend of aromatic spices being served with Naan bread or Rice.
Chicken Handi$21.99
Chicken Handi is a popular Pakistani dish. Chicken Handi is a flavorful and aromatic curry made by cooking marinated chicken in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce in a pot (handi) with a blend of spices, herbs, and yogurt or cream. It's served with rice, naan bread, or roti.
Achaar Chicken$20.99
Achaar Chicken, also known as Pickle Chicken, is a spicy and flavorful subcontinental dish! It's made by marinating chicken in a mixture of spices, yogurt, and pickle masala (a blend of spices used in pickles), then cooking it in a rich, tangy tomato-based sauce with a hint of vinegar and a variety of spices. The result is a deliciously spicy and sour curry that's often served with basmati rice or Naan bread.
Achaar Chicken is a popular variation of traditional chicken curries, and its unique flavor profile has made it a favorite among many foodies!
Chicken Karahi (Half Chicken)$28.99
Made of quickly braised chicken, fresh tomatoes, ginger, red chillies, turmeric, and garlic, Chicken Karahi is a popular Pakistani dish known for its rich, flavorful, and slightly spicy taste. It's traditionally cooked in a karahi, a deep wok-like pan, over high heat.
Shah Jahani Chicken$25.00
Shah Jahani Chicken is a rich and flavorful Indian recipe named after the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It's made by marinating chicken in a blend of spices, yogurt, and cream, then cooking it in a creamy tomato-based sauce with nuts, dried fruits. The dish is known for its rich, regal flavor and is often served at special occasions and celebrations. Shah Jahani Chicken is a variation of traditional Mughlai cuisine, which is famous for its rich and creamy dishes.
Lamb
Lamb Vindaloo$23.50
Tender lamb in a rich, spicy curry sauce.
Lamb Curry$22.99
Tender lamb in a rich, aromatic curry sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh$23.99
An aromatic and robust Kashmiri curry, featuring tender lamb cooked in a rich, tomato-based sauce infused with a blend of traditional spices, resulting in a flavourful and indulgent dish.It is being served with Naan Bread or Rice.
Lamb Achaari$23.99
Lamb Achaari is made by marinating lamb pieces in a mixture of spices, yogurt, and pickle masala, then cooking them in a rich and tangy sauce with a blend of spices, vinegar, and yogurt or cream. The result is a deliciously spicy and savory curry with a unique flavor.
Lamb Shahi Masala$25.99
Tender lamb in a rich, aromatic sauce that includes nuts cream and butter with spices.
Lamb Korma$22.99
Tender lamb in a rich, creamy sauce.
Beef
Beef Curry$21.50
Tender beef in a rich and aromatic curry sauce.
Beef Korma$22.50
Tender beef in a rich, creamy sauce.
Beef Achaar Gosht$23.99
Beef Achaar Gosht is a flavorful and spicy Pakistani dish made with beef cooked in a rich and tangy pickle-inspired gravy. "Achaar" means "pickle" in Urdu, and "Gosht" means "meat". This dish is inspired by the flavors and spices used in traditional Pakistani pickles.
Beef Achaar Gosht is typically made by marinating beef pieces in a mixture of spices, yogurt, and pickle masala, then cooking them in a rich sauce with a blend of spices, vinegar, and sometimes yogurt or cream. The result is a deliciously spicy and savory curry with a unique flavor profile that's both tangy and slightly sweet.
Goat
Goat Curry$26.99
Tender goat meat in a rich and aromatic curry sauce.
Goat Karahi$31.99
Tender goat in a rich, aromatic sauce.
Rice
Chicken Biryani7.4$19.99
A fragrant and flavorful South Asian rice dish, characterized by its aromatic basmati rice layered with marinated meat, aromatic spices, and herbs, resulting in a delicious and aromatic one-pot meal.
Plain (Steamed ) Rice$5.99
Steamed white rice, a classic accompaniment to any meal.
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About Desi Pakwaan
Desi Pakwaan is a pakistani restaurant in Clovelly Park, Adelaide. Tastibase scores each of its dishes individually from real customer reviews, instead of rolling everything into one star average — so you can see exactly what this kitchen does well, dish by dish.
Its standout is Chicken Biryani, scoring 7.4/10 — a very strong result from 6 review mentions — and 5 other dishs have enough reviews to rank as well.
What it does best
The dishes diners rate most highly here are Chicken Biryani (7.4), Mango Lassi (7.3), Haleem (7.2), Chicken And Chilli Cheese Naan (7.2), Nehari (6.9) and Paya (6.8). A very good score on Tastibase means the praise is consistent across many independent reviews rather than a one-off, so these are the safe orders.
Regulars most often single out its chicken biryani, mango lassi, haleem — a good place to start if it’s your first visit.
How these scores work
Every score here comes only from public reviews from the last three years, weighted so a single glowing write-up can’t inflate a dish — a kitchen needs steady, repeated praise to rank well. Tastibase’s dish scores sit alongside Desi Pakwaan’s overall 4.5-star rating, but go a level deeper: they tell you which specific dishes are worth ordering, not just how the venue rates overall.
How scores work: Tastibase scores individual dishes, not whole restaurants. AI sentiment (85%) + star ratings (15%), Bayesian-shrunk, last 3 years only. Full methodology →
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