Mr. Haleem — Authentic Karachi-Style Haleem & Karachi Chicken Broast in Houston
Mr. Haleem is Houston's original Haleem Wala — a family-run, authentic Karachi-style kitchen in Katy, Texas, serving the best Zabiha Halal Haleem and Karachi Chicken Broast in Greater Houston. Every degh of our Beef Haleem and Koozi (Chicken) Haleem is slow-cooked for twelve hours in the authentic Burns Road tradition, with hand-pulled meat, velvet-smooth grains, and a fiery tarka finish. Our Karachi-Style Chicken Broast is double-marinated overnight and double-breaded, fried golden to order so every piece crackles on the outside and stays juicy within. Whether you grew up with Karachi food or you're trying authentic Haleem for the first time, every bite is built around the slow, patient craft that has defined Karachi cuisine for generations.
Pickup is available daily in Katy, TX. Delivery covers Greater Houston — Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Fulshear and the Energy Corridor — between 5 pm and 8 pm Central Time. Free delivery applies on orders over seventy-five dollars within thirty miles of our Katy kitchen. We make every dish fresh to order, never frozen, so please place orders at least one day in advance. Same-day pickup is available with a two-hour notice when the kitchen has open capacity. Catering for Eid, weddings, mehndi nights, walima receptions, corporate lunches and masjid programs is available as half trays (twelve to fifteen guests) or full trays (twenty-five to thirty guests). Catering inquiries placed at least one week in advance receive priority scheduling.
Our Authentic Karachi Menu
Our menu showcases the most beloved dishes from the Karachi food scene, prepared the way Karachi households and roadside deghs have made them for generations. Whether you're craving the rich, slow-cooked depth of Karachi Beef Haleem or the crispy, golden bite of Karachi Chicken Broast, every plate is built with the same care a Karachi grandmother would put into a Sunday feast.
Halal Catering for Houston Eid, Weddings & Corporate Events
For larger gatherings, our half tray serves twelve to fifteen guests and our full tray serves twenty-five to thirty. Catering is ideal for Iftar dinners during Ramadan, mehndi and walima receptions, corporate lunches, masjid programs, school iftars, baby showers, and family gatherings of every size. Add the authentic Karachi Masterpiece Bundle — Karachi-style beef samosas, ready-to-heat naan and Pakistani cream sodas — for the complete experience your guests will talk about for weeks. Place orders at least one week in advance for parties over fifty guests. Request a catering quote →
Visit Mr. Haleem in Katy, TX
Pickup Area: Katy, TX 77494. The exact pickup address is shared on order confirmation. Phone: (281) 944-5727. For orders & catering questions please use our contact form (we keep our email addresses off public pages to avoid spam). Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am to 10 pm Central Time, closed Monday and Tuesday for fresh prep. Service area covers Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Fulshear and the Energy Corridor. See our listing on Google Maps or read customer reviews on Yelp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mr. Haleem Zabiha Halal?
Yes. All meat used at Mr. Haleem is one hundred percent Zabiha Halal, sourced from trusted Halal suppliers across the Houston area.
Do you deliver in Houston?
Yes — we deliver across Greater Houston including Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress and the Energy Corridor. Free delivery applies on orders over seventy-five dollars within thirty miles of our Katy kitchen. Same-day delivery is available with a two-hour notice when the kitchen has open capacity.
What's the difference between Beef Haleem and Koozi (Chicken) Haleem?
Beef Haleem is slow-cooked for twelve plus hours with hand-pulled beef shanks for a deeper, richer flavor profile. Koozi Haleem uses tender chicken hand-pulled after four hours for a lighter, family-friendly flavor that kids and first-timers enjoy.
How far in advance should I order?
At least one day in advance for regular orders. For catering, place orders at least one week in advance — especially during Ramadan, Eid week, and wedding season. Our authentic Karachi-Style Haleem is made fresh to order, never reheated, never frozen.
Can I order Haleem for catering or Eid parties?
Yes — our half tray feeds twelve to fifteen guests and our full tray feeds twenty-five to thirty. Trays are available for both beef and chicken haleem and are perfect for Iftar dinners, weddings, mehndi nights, walima receptions and corporate events. Request a catering quote.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes — Little Sultan Kids Meals include the Broast Junior, the Nugget Box and a Karachi-style juice or soda. Designed for ages four to ten and built around the same authentic ingredients we use in the rest of our menu.
From the Mr. Haleem Blog
Karachi food culture, Houston dining guides, halal catering tips, the story of every dish we serve, and the heritage that powers our kitchen. Read the Mr. Haleem blog →
We aren't trying to be the biggest. We're trying to be the most authentic. Every batch of haleem is started before the sun comes up, watched over for the better part of a day and finished with the same fried onion garnish our family has used for as long as anyone can remember. If you grew up eating Burns Road haleem, that first spoonful at Mr. Haleem will feel like coming home. If you've never tried it before — welcome. You're going to remember this one.
— What We Stand For —
Four things we will never compromise on
Zabiha Halal — always
Every cut of meat we cook is hand-selected from Zabiha Halal suppliers. No shortcuts, no compromises, no exceptions. It is the foundation our entire kitchen is built on.
12 hours of slow heat
Our beef haleem simmers for over 12 hours and our koozi (chicken) haleem for 4. The grains break down, the meat hand-pulls itself, and the flavor goes from good to unforgettable.
Karachi recipes, untouched
We don't 'modernize' the recipe to suit American palates. The proportion of wheat to lentils, the precise garam masala blend, the fried onion finish — all exactly as our family has cooked it for decades.
Hospitality, the desi way
Hospitality (mehmaan-nawazi) is sacred in our culture. Every order is treated as a guest at our own table — generous portions, warm packaging and a sincere thank you in the box.
— The Journey —
From Karachi to Katy
Karachi · Burns Road
A childhood lit by deghs
Our founder grew up around the legendary deghs of Burns Road, where slow-cooked haleem simmers from dawn through dinner and the air smells of hand-pulled meat, garam masala and ghee.
Houston, TX · 2024
From craving to kitchen
After years of searching Houston for haleem that tasted like home — and never finding it — we decided to build it ourselves. Same generations-old recipe. Same 12-hour cook. Same Burns Road soul, brought to Texas.
Katy, TX · Today
A growing family of regulars
Today, families from Katy to Sugar Land, Cypress to The Heights gather around our beef and koozi haleem at Iftar, walima and weeknight dinners — and every order ships out of a kitchen run with the same care it would be at home.
Ready to taste the tradition?
Order a single serving for a quiet weeknight, a half-tray for the family, or let us cater your next gathering.
