Meat lovers looking for Khyber Charsi Tikka Peshawar will find the shop on University Road in Rahatabad (Wahidabad), Peshawar. It is a classic Peshawari tikka and karahi house where you choose your lamb, see it weighed and then wait while it is grilled or cooked fresh. For orders or directions, call 091 5850709.
Similar names are used by businesses in other cities. This guide covers only the University Road shop in Peshawar.
Khyber Charsi Tikka Peshawar: Quick Facts
| Name | Khyber Charsi Tikka Shop |
| Address | University Road, Wahidabad, Rahatabad, Peshawar |
| Phone | 091 5850709 |
| Cuisine | Peshawari BBQ: lamb and mutton tikka, chops, karahi |
| Timings | 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM daily (call to confirm) |
| Seating | Upper and lower family halls |
| Delivery | Order through Zarrasha (app or WhatsApp) |
About Khyber Charsi Tikka Shop on University Road
Walk in, and the smell of grilling lamb tells you exactly what this place is about. The shop keeps its focus narrow: fresh meat, simple seasoning and coals. As a result, it has become a favourite stop on University Road for families and groups of friends who want a proper Peshawari meat meal.
It is also a sociable place. Because everything is cooked to order, tables tend to settle in, chat and enjoy the wait.
What Is Charsi Tikka?
Charsi tikka is a Peshawari style of lamb or mutton tikka. Chunks of meat are threaded on skewers, seasoned mostly with salt and grilled over coals until juicy. The style is closely linked with the famous tikka houses of Namak Mandi, and today many places across the city use the charsi name. If you want to compare, read about Nisar Charsi Tikka in Namak Mandi.
Khyber Charsi Tikka Menu
The menu at Khyber Charsi Tikka Peshawar is short and meat-focused. There is no official text menu online, so the list below covers the main items people order.
Tikka, Patta Tikka and Chops
- Mutton or lamb tikka: the signature dish, sold by weight
- Patta tikka: another grilled cut that regulars often ask for
- Lamb chops: grilled on the bone
Karahi
Besides the grill, the kitchen cooks mutton karahi in Peshawari style. Like the tikka, it is ordered by weight, and it makes a hearty dish for sharing. For more options across the city, see our guide to mutton karahi in Peshawar.
Sides: Raita, Salad and Roti
Finally, round off the meal with raita, fresh salad and hot tandoori roti.
How Ordering by Weight Works
If this is your first visit to Khyber Charsi Tikka in Peshawar, the process is easy:
- Choose your meat. Staff show you the lamb, and you pick the cut.
- See it weighed. The meat is cut and weighed in front of you, so you know exactly what you are getting.
- Pick the dish. Then decide whether you want it as tikka, chops or karahi.
- Wait while it cooks. Lamb takes time, so phoning ahead is a smart move, especially at dinner.
In short, it is a fresh, made-for-you meal, and that is part of the fun.
Family Halls and Seating
The shop has upper and lower family halls, so families can eat in comfort. Since the halls fill up in the evening, it is a good idea to call before you arrive with a larger group.
Khyber Charsi Tikka Timings
According to Google, Khyber Charsi Tikka in Peshawar is open every day from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM. However, hours can shift on Fridays, holidays and during Ramadan. So call ahead, which also lets the kitchen start on your order.
Location in Rahatabad and Contact Number
Address: University Road, Wahidabad, Rahatabad, Peshawar
Phone: 091 5850709
The shop sits right on University Road, so it is easy to reach from University Town, Hayatabad and Saddar. You can see it on our Khyber Charsi Tikka Shop listing. For more nearby choices, browse University Road restaurants.
Takeaway and Delivery from Khyber Charsi Tikka in Peshawar
The shop serves dine-in and takeaway, and you can order by phone on 091 5850709. It also posts on its official Facebook page. Meanwhile, if you would rather stay home, Zarrasha, an independent delivery service, can collect your order and bring it to you.
Here is how to get tikka or karahi from Khyber Charsi Tikka Shop on University Road delivered with Zarrasha.
- Choose your dishes
Decide on your order, for example lamb tikka, chops or mutton karahi, and how much meat you want by weight.
- Open the Zarrasha app or WhatsApp
Place the order in the Zarrasha app from Google Play, or message us on WhatsApp at +92 334 0724724.
- Send your order and address
Share the dishes, weight, your address and phone number. Because lamb takes time to cook, order a little early.
- Receive your food and invoice
Our rider collects your food from the University Road shop and hands it over with the restaurant’s own invoice.
Want to explore more of the city’s food? Our page on restaurants in Peshawar lists many more places.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is on University Road in Wahidabad, Rahatabad, Peshawar.
The number on its Google listing is 091 5850709.
It is a Peshawari style of lamb or mutton tikka, seasoned mostly with salt and grilled on skewers over coals.
You choose the meat, see it cut and weighed in front of you, and then pick tikka, chops or karahi.
Yes. It has upper and lower family halls.
Google shows it open daily from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Please call to confirm.
Fresh Tikka, Made Your Way
From sizzling lamb tikka to a rich Peshawari karahi, Khyber Charsi Tikka Peshawar is all about fresh meat cooked simply. When you want it at home, order on the Zarrasha app or message us on WhatsApp.
Zarrasha is an independent delivery service and is not affiliated with Khyber Charsi Tikka Shop. Details come from public sources and may change, so please contact the restaurant directly for its latest menu, prices and timings. Zarrasha has only uploaded this information for general guidance. Please verify all details, including the phone number and menu items, before ordering or visiting. Zarrasha is not responsible for any errors, omissions or changes.
