

63 Savanna Boulevard Northeast, Calgary, AB
Café Karak is a Pakistani fusion restaurant serving dishes like smashed burgers with lacha paratha, karak chicken tandoori tacos, nihari, fish pakora, and rose pancakes alongside specialty drinks including karak chai, kashmiri chai, and craft lattes. The menu blends South Asian flavors with contemporary preparations, offering items such as nihari poutine and chicken tikka tacos. The café operates as a sit-down establishment with table service and is open for brunch service.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. Featured by TikTok channel @halal.yyc. .
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
Cafe Karak has been an absolute delight! The staff are incredibly welcoming, the ambiance is warm and inviting, and the food is some of the best Pakistani fusion cuisine I’ve had. I tried the Valayti Nashta, Ilaichi Karak, Karak Chicken Tandoori Tacos, and the Smashed Burger—which was absolutely to die for! The combination of the juicy beef patty with the flaky lacha paratha was simply outstanding. The Mint Malang drink and Mango Masti were truly out of this world and complemented the meal perfectly. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, showing great attention to detail and passion from the team. I’m yet to try their desserts, but after visiting two days in a row, I can confidently say that every experience has been fantastic. Looking forward to coming back again and exploring more of the menu. Highly recommended! 💕