They say Punjab and especially Lahore is a foodie’s idea of heaven.
I beg to disagree, sire!
Food in Karachi is just so finger lickin’ good that you don’t have to go to Lahore or any where else to satisfy your cravings!
Here are 13 desi food places in Karachi that you just can’t miss!
1. Meerut Kabab House
If you are a Karachiite and have never eaten Meerut’s Kebab Paratha then, I am sorry to say, you are not a true Karachiite. It is located at Gurumandir, and if you are driving through the area with your windows rolled down, the aroma in itself will persuade you to STOP and have a taste.
2. Kolachi
This place, located at Doh Darya, is not only famous for its location but the variety of food it offers is just mind blowing. It is difficult to decide what to order because there are so many options to choose from - chicken handi, fried fish, Sajji, Hunza kabab and Peshawari karahi are my favourite. But beware - the place is ALWAYS packed, so be prepared to wait in line - or reserve a table before you go.
3. Nihari Inn
Go to Nihari Inn at Boat Basin but not for their Nihari. Their makhni handi (butter curry) is something that you will never ever forget! Oh my, the mere thought of it is making my mouth water!
4. Zahid Nihari
Yes, this is the Nihari place that will never let you down! Ever! Zahid Nihari is located at main Tariq Road and its specialty is, wait for it, Nihari!
5. Zameer Ansari
A BBQ place that started as a small roadside eatery in Delhi Mercantile Society now has a branch at Ocean Mall and this is all because of the mouthwatering BBQ they make. The malai chicken, dhaga kabab, fried kabab and reshmi kabab are to die for!
6. Waheed Kabab House
Waheed Kabab House is situated off Burns Road. Butter sautéed fry kebabs. Enough said!
7. Sheikh Abdul Ghaffar Kabab House
Located in a side lane off Tariq Road and port grand, this is the place you go to with your boys. Best part: it isn’t heavy on anyone’s pocket!
8. BBQ Tonight
The biggest BBQ restaurant in Karachi is located at Bilawal Chowrangi! They have everything you would ever need to satiate that bbq craving! You name it and they will bring it to you! Five floors of seating and you still have to wait for your turn on weekends!
9. Dera
Dera is located at Boat Basin. Nashta at Dera is the best thing to do on Sunday mornings! The chicken cheese paratha, is just out of this world! And obviously the halwa puri.
10. Noorani Kabab House
Go to Noorani Kabab House now and order their kata-kat. Thank me later! Noorani Kabab House has more than one branch sprawled all over the city, so it is very convenient.
11. Bundo Khan
Bundo Khan has more than one branch in Karachi. They are famous for their BBQ, chicken handi and kababs and pretty much everything on their menu! I like Bundo Khan’s outlet and service in Lahore better than Karachi though. #JustSaying
12. Salateen
A dhaba adjacent to Sea View where you can go with your mummy and daddy, and khala and phupho! The original Salateen is based in Peshawar, and while NOTHING can beat that, this is a close second. Order their seekh kababs, karahi, and freshly baked nan - yum!
13. Karachi Broast
This is the best place in Karachi for broast. Their ‘white sauce’ (garlic sauce) is to die for and adds the extra oomph in the broast. Many people just go there to have the white sauce with a plain bun. Yup. It’s That good. If curiosity is killing you right now, the original Karachi Broast is located on Boat Basin.
Is your mouth watering already? Yup. Can you imagine what I went through when I was making this post? I could water a plant! If you think I’ve missed out on any of your personal favourites, be sure to let me know in our comments section!
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| Sadaf said | Students biryani biryani center Biryani Inn Mazadar haleem javed nehari khan broast jan broast chips ... and many morr |
| Farooq K. Qazi said | I would try to keep it short. All that you have put up in 13 pointers. Is collectively available in all the following places in Lahore. Food Street Gawalmandi, Food Street Anarkali, Walking Street next to Badshahi Mosque, Qadaafi Stadium and Lakshmi Chowk. And the best part is its better in taste. Whether its Phajjay kay Paye, Waris ki Nihari, Feekay di Lassi (Saadi nai ghat toun ghat Pairay aali), Capri ka Nashta, Nadeem ka BBQ, Tawa Chiken and Chanpain from anywhere specially Lakshi and Lahori Gate. Sufi ka Milkshake aur juice (With suplie), Andaaz ka mughlai royal khana, cukoos ka andaaz, Tabaaq ka Roast and Broast, Shaheen shinwari ki sohbat aur rann aur roshh... unbeatable taste. I think the write should first visit Lahore with a true Lahorri with a diet... only after that can one write about instead of writing such a lose comparative analysis. |
| Abqurah said | Lasania hardees mov and pik |
| Mustafa Ahmed said | You missed Darbar ki Biryani!! The Biryani is outta this world!!!! |
| Kanwal said | Farooq! all these things are also available at foof street of boatbasin and burns road but trust me karachi like bbq, biryani, qorma and paratha rolls are not available anywhere in lahore. |
| Sara said | I have been all over Pakistan and nothing beats Karachi's restaurants. Lahori restaurants r good too but they are comparatively expensive so I feel like Im not getting what I paid for. Moreover Karachi is HUGE city with people from all over the world n Pakistan so obviously there's more variety |
| Tahir Hussain said | Dhamtal ki halwa puri |
| Qirat said | Amazing article! Nothing beats the food of karachi! Proud karachiite ❤ |
| Allan Faqeer said | Nata Khan k chapli Kebab, Desilva Town Nazimabad ki karhai, Hot n Spicy k roll kebab, Bahadurabad k Bihari Kebab. |
| Haris said | I'm a big time foodie and I don't agree with half of your list. Ghaffar Kebab House, give me a break! We visited their Port Grand branch and it was not any good. Bundo Khan was used to be good but they're not anymore. BBQ tonight is just okay, I guess you have yet to taste the real BBQ. I don't know how you can compare this with Meeruth, Meeruth is amazing! So is Kolachi, KB is good too, but the rest, not worth to be in the list. |
| Babar said | Well Noorani Katakat is defaming of Katakat..there Katakat is not that much good! and You forgot ALKABABISH! there Kabab and Parathas <3 and you forgot the oldest one...! The Bakda Hotel at Kharadar , Tower..there Chicken Lucha and Daal you will forget chicken while eating there Daal! |
| Usman said | Some of the places are also bound to give u an upset stomach but it maybe well worth! |
| Usman said | Some of the places are also bound to give u an upset stomach but it maybe well worth! |
| Hassan Ali Khan Afridi said | You missed Afridi Inn Restaurant(s) at Clifton, Port Grand, 2 Darya. They are actually the trend setter of Takht style sitting in Karachi. They 1st time ever introduced white Karahi in Karachi. Alot more other places such as , Anwer Balouch, Usmania, Al-Habib, Sajjad etc |
| Faizan said | For the author of this post! Sorry to say, you're not a true Pakistani if you're comparing things just to show who is more affluent, classy and tasteful! SHAME! |
| Baber said | The reason Karachi is so much better than Lahore is also cultural. Punjabis tend to eat very basic fare at home and go out for something more tasty, whereas Karachiites (who are mostly Urdu and other speaking) like tasty food at home, so whatever they get outside has to meet a higher standard. For example we don't eat Nihari outside because our own home version from Delho itself is so much better. Thats why food outlets must go one better always |
| Rehan Zia said | Shinwari: Main Superhighway Tikka Karahi at Madina Restaurant, Kathore, Superhighway Fried Fish at Hassan Square Fried Fish and Prawns at Jamshed Road Kabab Fry at Burns Road Ghousia Desi Murgh Cholay, behind City Court Master Briyani, Shahrah Liaquat Beef yakhni pullao, off University Road Desi Omelette and Pao Qeema at Poona Bhai, Ranchore Lines (to name only a few in Karachi) |
| Talib said | Right on the money ma'am, being a Karachiite, I tend to agree with you but as a Pakistani< I would disagree. Karachi has its own specialties and Lahore has its own. Murgh Cholay, Cholay, Paaye, Lassi, Tawaa Chicken and Mithai are just a few dishes/items that are way better in Lahore. Now, hands down, Karachi has the best BBQ, Nihari, Briyani, Haleem, Karhai, Kata kat and Broast. Your post just made me think about buying a ticket to Pakistan, ahhhh, so much for living abroad |
| 17 Reasons Why Karachi Is The City To Fall In LOVE With! | WebChutney said | […] Karachi’s food is the best food you will ever have! […] |
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I would try to keep it short.
All that you have put up in 13 pointers. Is collectively available in all the following places in Lahore. Food Street Gawalmandi, Food Street Anarkali, Walking Street next to Badshahi Mosque, Qadaafi Stadium and Lakshmi Chowk.
And the best part is its better in taste. Whether its Phajjay kay Paye, Waris ki Nihari, Feekay di Lassi (Saadi nai ghat toun ghat Pairay aali), Capri ka Nashta, Nadeem ka BBQ, Tawa Chiken and Chanpain from anywhere specially Lakshi and Lahori Gate. Sufi ka Milkshake aur juice (With suplie), Andaaz ka mughlai royal khana, cukoos ka andaaz, Tabaaq ka Roast and Broast, Shaheen shinwari ki sohbat aur rann aur roshh… unbeatable taste. I think the write should first visit Lahore with a true Lahorri with a diet… only after that can one write about instead of writing such a lose comparative analysis.
lasania
hardees
mov and pik
You missed Darbar ki Biryani!! The Biryani is outta this world!!!!
farooq! all these things are also available at foof street of boatbasin and burns road but trust me karachi like bbq, biryani, qorma and paratha rolls are not available anywhere in lahore.
I have been all over Pakistan and nothing beats Karachi’s restaurants. Lahori restaurants r good too but they are comparatively expensive so I feel like Im not getting what I paid for. Moreover Karachi is HUGE city with people from all over the world n Pakistan so obviously there’s more variety
Dhamtal ki halwa puri
Amazing article! Nothing beats the food of karachi! Proud karachiite ❤
Nata Khan k chapli Kebab, Desilva Town Nazimabad ki karhai, Hot n Spicy k roll kebab, Bahadurabad k Bihari Kebab.
I’m a big time foodie and I don’t agree with half of your list. Ghaffar Kebab House, give me a break! We visited their Port Grand branch and it was not any good. Bundo Khan was used to be good but they’re not anymore. BBQ tonight is just okay, I guess you have yet to taste the real BBQ. I don’t know how you can compare this with Meeruth, Meeruth is amazing! So is Kolachi, KB is good too, but the rest, not worth to be in the list.
well Noorani Katakat is defaming of Katakat..there Katakat is not that much good! and You forgot ALKABABISH! there Kabab and Parathas <3 and you forgot the oldest one…! The Bakda Hotel at Kharadar , Tower..there Chicken Lucha and Daal you will forget chicken while eating there Daal!
Some of the places are also bound to give u an upset stomach but it maybe well worth!
Some of the places are also bound to give u an upset stomach but it maybe well worth!
You missed Afridi Inn Restaurant(s) at Clifton, Port Grand, 2 Darya. They are actually the trend setter of Takht style sitting in Karachi. They 1st time ever introduced white Karahi in Karachi. Alot more other places such as , Anwer Balouch, Usmania, Al-Habib, Sajjad etc
For the author of this post! Sorry to say, you’re not a true Pakistani if you’re comparing things just to show who is more affluent, classy and tasteful! SHAME!
The reason Karachi is so much better than Lahore is also cultural. Punjabis tend to eat very basic fare at home and go out for something more tasty, whereas Karachiites (who are mostly Urdu and other speaking) like tasty food at home, so whatever they get outside has to meet a higher standard. For example we don’t eat Nihari outside because our own home version from Delho itself is so much better. Thats why food outlets must go one better always
Shinwari: Main Superhighway
Tikka Karahi at Madina Restaurant, Kathore, Superhighway
Fried Fish at Hassan Square
Fried Fish and Prawns at Jamshed Road
Kabab Fry at Burns Road
Ghousia Desi Murgh Cholay, behind City Court
Master Briyani, Shahrah Liaquat
Beef yakhni pullao, off University Road
Desi Omelette and Pao Qeema at Poona Bhai, Ranchore Lines
(to name only a few in Karachi)
Right on the money ma’am, being a Karachiite, I tend to agree with you but as a Pakistani< I would disagree. Karachi has its own specialties and Lahore has its own. Murgh Cholay, Cholay, Paaye, Lassi, Tawaa Chicken and Mithai are just a few dishes/items that are way better in Lahore. Now, hands down, Karachi has the best BBQ, Nihari, Briyani, Haleem, Karhai, Kata kat and Broast. Your post just made me think about buying a ticket to Pakistan, ahhhh, so much for living abroad