Biryani, karahi, family dining in old city
Undoubtedly one of the best local restaurants in town. Specializes in biryani. Pretty inexpensive, single-plate biryani is Rs 40, double-plate at Rs 75. Other highlights include a 20-dish buffet dinner, barbecue, fish menus, and scrumptious desserts like kheer (cold milk and rice dish) and zarda (hot, sweet rice dish).
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3.4 kmAllah Wala BiryaniNeighborhood biryani favourite; branches vary
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Burns RoadBurns Road, Saddar, was declared the first official food street in Karachi pretty recently, but has, from the very beginning, always been the ideal eating place for all people from all classes of society. Located right in the heart of the city center, Burns Road is a crowded two way road where you are likely to get caught in traffic because of the double parkings on either side. The restaurants along the road are packed with people at peak hours, and the roads are packed with even more cars, making it all the more difficult for anyone else to get across the road.
Barbecue. Anything and everything barbecued. Chicken, lamb, Lebanese kababs, Afghani, Gola kababs, Reshmi kababs, Bihari kababs, Seekh kababs. Undoubtedly the best barbecue spot in Karachi. Spans over 4 floors: 3 covered, and one airy rooftop. Advisable to make a reservation in advance.
Founded in 1969 as a simple roadside stand, Student’s Biryani has evolved into a chain of grand restaurants, its Biryani being one of the most popular ones in Karachi. It also provides free delivery services within a limited radius.
The best Nihari around Karachi, at unbelievably low prices! The varieties include Plain Nihari, Maghaz (Brain) Nihari, Paya Nihari, and Chicken Nihari. Each dish is equally mouthwatering. The restaurant is very crowded, and it is the only eating place in Karachi that has to close early at night as all the Nihari always finishes by 10 pm at the most. If you want to have a good dining experience, reach by 8 pm or so, and you’ll be lucky to wait for only a small time for a table to be vacated. A large family hall is located upstairs.
One of the more picturesque areas of Karachi, Port Grand is home to a unique shopping and dining experience while running parallel to Native Jetty Bridge that connects the Karachi Port Trust to Keamari and is quite the historical location. There is really no better place to appreciate the Karachi sunset, along with the occasional boating fishermen, some ships and containers.
One of the very earliest restaurants in Karachi, it has evolved only in shape and retains the high quality of its barbecue. The barbecue menu consists of chicken and mutton, both with specialties including chicken tikka, chicken boti, and chicken sangdana/kaleji (liver). The Bihari boti and mutton kabab are also worth trying.
This is one of the few French outlets you will find around Karachi. It is run by a genuine French national, so you can be sure to find authentic French cuisine here. It is located inside the Alliance Française, and offers the best in Parisian dining in Karachi. Café Flo is quite popular with foreigners residing permanently in Karachi, so make sure you make a reservation before visiting. The absolute must-tries are the pâté, the chocolate mousse, and the delicious lobster.
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One of the few authentic Chinese outlets in Karachi. A bit expensive, but good value for money. Dishes include sweet and sour treats like soups, salads, sauces, dry beef dishes, spicy chicken, fried rice, and fish and prawns. Sure treat for genuine Chinese food lovers.
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TowerHistoric Gothic Revival clock tower marking Karachi's old port-city gateway.
TowerHistoric port authority headquarters and colonial-era landmark near Karachi's harbor.
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