Eating Out

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Karachi has everal fantastic upscale restaurants, which serve a huge variety of cuisines. Most of the upper-end restaurants are either located within one of the major hotels in the city (the Sheraton, the Pearl Continental and Avari Towers), or in the trendy shopping district of Zamzama in Defence.

Zamzama, is a place where much of Karachi's trendier restaurants, such as Okra , Cafe Aylanto, Gunsmoke, Pompeii, Baan Thai, Chatterbox and Aqua Lounge are located. Aqua Lounge is most popular for sea food and steaks and is highly recommended. More commercial (and less trendy) eateries include the Copper Kettle restaurant. Coffee-shops are aplenty, with the most trendy being Espresso (it has another/larger branch in Defence) at Espresso they also serve a good breakfast and yummy desserts. Latitute, Ciao and Costa are also popular for coffee, and new coffee places include "The Second Floor (T2F) ," The Avenue and Cafe Coffee Day.

Six most popular restaurants that give diners a chance to sample a variety of mostly Pakistani foods, buffet-style, are Lal Qila  , Floating Ship, Revolving Restaurant , Rangoli  inside Arena gaming arcade, Sky grill located inside Avari towers and The Village located at Sea View. Built in the style of a 17th-century Moghul fort, Lal Qila offers barbecue, biryani, and a local beef-based delicacy; haleem, in its open brick courtyard. Beware long lines during the peak evening dining hours. Revolving Restaurant offers a very nice view of Karachi, Floating Ship is a Buffet-style theme restaurant with thrilling experiences of Ocean turmoil such as Thunderstorm, Lighting, Shark attack, Kids theater with Fantasy world as depicted in Disney land. The Village is by the beach at Sea View (Clifton) and is very popular.

People with concerns about spiciness and hygiene of the food available, particularly those visiting from abroad, tend to find themselves at BBQ Tonight, which is one of Karachi's most popular restaurants. Spread over four stories of seating, including partly covered rooftop seating, the restaurant is almost completely packed, but the turnover is high, so reservations aren't required. It now serves lunch also. The rooftop at BBQ Tonight is recommended.

If anyone is looking for "chaat" (a local-fare of chickpeas mixed with other things) Chatkharay in Khadda Market (Defence) is good.

For those on a more restricted budget (while Pakistani restaurants do not sell alcohol, most upscale ones will serve bottles if customers bring them; nonetheless, a full meal for two can be as expensive as US$50-100 at the top eateries, but not if you choose carefully), tourists and visitors are advised to try Karachi's Boat Basin, a neighborhood consisting of a mile-long strip of open-air street food/restaurants. Favorites tend to include Karachi Broast, Mr Burger, Qasr-Al-Nakheel, and Tandoori Hut. Boat Basin is where almost all of Karachi's late-partying citizens, regardless of social or economic standing, wind up since food is often available until 5:00 or 6:00 a.m., if not 24 hours. Many remain in their cars and are served by waiters there. Local style breakfast (such as halwa puri) is also served at Boat-Basin from 6-7am onwards.

Visitors hoping to try more authentic cuisine are advised to try restaurants located in the "old city" region of Karachi, known as Saddar. Burns Road is, of course famous locally as the Delhi food district-the variety of Indian cuisine is wonderful. Restaurants such as Bundoo Khan's, Student's Biryani and Sabri Nihari are very popular. Be warned however: hygiene tends to be lax here unless at one the more high-end eateries and Burns Road and Boat Basin may not be suitable for everyone. Visitors should also try kulfi ice cream or peshawri ice cream available through out the city in various local ice cream parlours.

Be warned that restaurants NOT located in either the hotels and/or Zamzama will usually tend to only accept cash payments, and not take any form of debit or credit card. It is a good idea to always carry enough cash to tide on over (at most of these locations, Rs. 1000-2000 [US$20-35 approx.] will be more than sufficient on a per head basis).

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Fuchsia Restaurant

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Situated in Karachi's main upscale restaurant and shopping district, Fuchsia offers a new concept menu comprised of flavorful Modern Thai cuisine with an artistic twist. Meals begin with the Chef sending a special "Amuse Bouche" to the table, a traditional French-style appetizer, uniquely inspired and created daily. Dishes are served "tapas style", allowing for a variety of dishes to be enjoyed by all, while unlimited white rice is continuously brought to your table in a traditional Thai basket. The luxurious ambiance of crimson colored décor sets the mood for an exotic and more..

type:Thai
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tel:(92-21) 536-3944, 536-3948
address:E-23, 2nd Commercial Lane, Zamzama, Phase 5, D.H.A.
email:fuchsia@cyber.net.pk

Okra

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Small but very popular restaurant in Defence Phase V area of the city.  Excellent food, but must book in advance as space is limited and demand is usually high, specially on weekends. 

type:Lunch
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tel:(92-21) 583-1350, 586-6616
address:12-C, 10th Commercial Lane, Zamzama, Phase 5, D.H.A.

Cafe FLO

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Authentic French food.  Restaurant is part of Alliance Francaise.  Must try the steaks !  For more details click on the link.

type:French
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url:www.afkarachi.org

Bar-B-Q Tonite

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Without a doubt, Karachi's most popular restaurant.  My own estimate is that it serves at least 2,500 - 3000 people every night !!  The restaurant is built over 3 storeys, with the rooftop being the ideal spot to enjoy your tikkas, kebabs, ribs and naans hot off the oven.  Food quality has remained consistently excellent for over 15 years and prices have always been very reasonable.  Word has spread far and wide and Karachiites descend enmasse to devour their delicacies every single night of the week.  TIP : go early, preferably before 8 p.m. to more..

type:Local
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address:Boating Basin in Clifton
PriceOfMenu:Rupees 350 ($6) per head

Fujiyama

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The first thing guests notice when arriving at the newly refurbished Fujiyama Japanese restaurant, perched on top of the Avari Towers iconic skyscraping hotel, (tallest building in Karachi) are the magnificent and breathtaking 360 degrees panoramic views of the city, now greatly enhanced by floor to ceiling windows which have recently been installed. This being just one of the impressive architectural features of the new Fujiyama.

Business Hours: LUNCH: 12pm-3:30pm | DINNER: 7:30pm-11:30pm
Take-Away Orders: Available
Business Lunches: Business Bento Box Lunch more..

type:Japanese
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tel:(92-21) 566-0100
address:Avari Towers Hotel, Fatima Jinnah Road
email:towers@avari.com

baan thai

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Baan thai situated in zamzama is the first thai restaurant In pakistan. It offers the best thai food in pakistan with The most reasonable pricing among other thai restaurants in Karachi. There red snapper fish and stir fried prawns is a Must try. Its recommended to do advance booking during weekends As its mostly full

type:Thai
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address:lane 2 Zamzama Blvd, Phase 5 Defence Housing Authority, Karachi
tel:5869084
email:sohails@hotmail.com
PriceOfMenu:reasonable
accessibility:good

Chicken corn soup

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It provides very tasty and delicious soup.

type:Chinese
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address:nazimabad no.1
PriceOfMenu:starts 10 to 35

Lal Qila

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The name Lal Qila rekindles the chapter of a legancy full of fasinating interest. Lal Qila is where magnificence balnds with perfection and where the mystique of the past meets the magic of the present. A contemporary Restaurant, Lal Qila stands tall to reflect its own unique aura, while depicting the incessant determination of the Haji Omerson Family. Lal Qila combines the legendary splendor of the Mughals Era with the culinary articulateness of medern times. Decorated with real replicas of the Mughal Era

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type:Indian and Pakistani
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address:Shahra-e-Faisal
openinghours:Late Night
email:dinner@lalqila.com
PriceOfMenu:500 Rupees Per Person

Biryani Center

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The name says it all. Biryani center is the place if one likes to eat biryani. Situated in the heart of karachi's up-n-coming food street in Husainabad. This restuarant provides good food at reasonable price,but the ultra prices spices some time do effect savory of the food.The restaurant is opens until the wee hours. Their salad and raita is also very good.

type:Indian and Pakistani
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address:Husainabad, F.B.Area, karachi,74000
tel:92-21-4538999
PriceOfMenu:reasonably priced

Rangoli

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Rangoli, an avalanche of colours, an oath to a culinary adventure, the very symbol of a warm welcome and a revolution in the world of delectable cuisines awaits you. Rangoli is located at Arena, an impressive architectural structure housing a variety of international standard games and attractions such as ice-skating, miniature golf, rock climbing, paintball and Brunswick bowling alleys.
At Rangoli, you'll step into a whirl of festive colours where the aromas will beckon you towards a lavish, absolutely mouth-watering buffet. This feast, which is indeed fit for a king, plays more..

type:Indian and Pakistani
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tel:(92-21) 924-5218
address:Arena, FEC-01, Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road, Main Karsaz
PriceOfMenu:More than Ruppes 600
email:info@arena.net.pk

Kamameshi Restaurant

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Kamameshi welcomes you for an exotic experience of Japanese Cuisine & Fine Seafood. Since Kamameshi's opening night in September 2006, it has mainly attracted the elite class of Karachi, however the taste for Japanese cuisine has been developing in the recent months and more fine diners are discovering the tastes of Sushi and other Japanese specialty dishes. Kamameshi is especially popular among the foreigners. The authentic, fresh Japanese cuisine and seafood continuously attracts clientele from the multinational Japanese companies and consulates, as well as the local fine more..

type:Japanese
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tel:(92-21) 530-4257/60
address:C-22, Suite No. 2, 26th Street, Tauheed Commercial Area, Phase 5, D.H.A.
email:aziznoorani@cyber.net.pk

Lasania

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A local restaurant with a vast menu. Everything on the menu sounds familiar but tastes vaguely like the named version. The localization of international cuisine is in full swing here. The restaurant isn't too big on presentation and lacks finesse. Still worth the visit if you're in the neighborhood but it has to be noted there are several much better alternatives available in the city.

type:International
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address:Main Rashid Minhas road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
PriceOfMenu:Rs.350 ($6) per person
accessibility:Easy (traffic is bad though)

China Town

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Chinese Food Alcate

type:African
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address:Clifton

Aqua Lounge

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Welcome to Aqua Lounge, where we take you through a sumptuous dining experience to make your occasion truly special.
Aqua Lounge opened its doors in 2003 with the aim of offering an unparalleled dining experience to its guests. Aqua Lounge has made a name for itself in seafood and yet diners have also now started to associate us with excellent steaks and chicken as well.
Our service revolves around our guests and we go to great lengths to ensure that they are made to feel comfortable and that their dining experience is one that they shall pleasantly more..

type:Seafood
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tel:(92-21) 537-6700, 537-6701
address:18-C, 1st Floor, 5th Commercial Lane, Zamzama, Phase 5, D.H.A.
email:mamsa@yahoo.com

Asia Live Restaurant

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ASIA LIVE is an all day casual dining outlet overlooking the poolside and lush tropical gardens of the Avari Towers Hotel, dominated by a spacious open show kitchen with pungent Tandoor ovens and panoramic floor to ceiling windows which wash the entire area with natural light. The 200 seat capacity restaurant opens each day at 7.00am for ASIA LIVE BREAKFAST, featuring Continental and Asian breakfast favorites, followed by ASIA LIVE LUNCH offering freshly cooked Asian, European, and contemporary global favorites from it’s wide range of buffet dishes.
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type:Local
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tel: (92-21) 566-0100
address:Avari Towers Hotel, Fatima Jinnah Road
email:towers@avari.com
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