A long-standing Pakistani institution in Jackson Heights, praised for its history but polarizing in current reviews.
This Pakistani restaurant in Jackson Heights has a long history, operating since 1971 and becoming a cultural institution for many. While it has been recognized on lists like the NYT's 100 Best Restaurants, customer feedback is mixed. Some praise its longevity and specific dishes, while others express disappointment, feeling it doesn't represent the best of Pakistani cuisine.
Dera is a Pakistani restaurant in Jackson Heights that has been around since 1971. While some customers recommend it and mention dishes like nihari, others feel it does not live up to expectations and is comparable to or worse than other local Pakistani restaurants.
"Nihari was mentioned as a dish at Dera, though its quality was considered comparable to other local options."
While Dera is a long-standing institution in Jackson Heights, praised by some for its history and as a Pakistani food option, others have found it to be disappointing, with some reviewers suggesting it's one of the worst restaurants on a recent NYT list and doesn't compare to the best of Pakistani cuisine.
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Some customers feel the restaurant does not live up to its reputation or its inclusion on the NYT's Best Restaurants list, with one user calling it potentially the worst on the list.
"The commenter mentioned Dera as another option for nihari in Jackson Heights, but felt it was comparable to Haandi and possibly not as good."
Neutral"Dera is mentioned as a restaurant recommendation in Jackson Heights."
Positive"This user described Dera (formerly Shaheen) as a cultural institution for 20-30+ years, expressing concern about hordes of trend diners flooding the place due to its inclusion on the list."
Neutral"As a Pakistani, this user considered Dera potentially the worst restaurant on the list, feeling it did not compare to the best of the cuisine they had experienced."
Negative"This user identified Dera as one of the most complained-about famous restaurants in Jackson Heights, despite its inclusion on the NYT list."
Negative"A commenter recommended Dera in Jackson Heights, highlighting its long establishment since 1971."
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