We all love spicy Sindhi Biryani and bun kebabs from Burns Road, but sometimes, our palate demands a trip across the Arabian Sea to the Middle East.
Juicy shawarmas, creamy hummus, sizzling kebabs, and so much more; the list goes on. There is a popular demand for Middle Eastern Cuisine in Pakistan, and fortunately, Karachi has welcomed several restaurants that offer authentic Middle Eastern flavours. Lebanese, Palestinian, Turkish, and Syrian cuisine are well represented in the metropolis.
On that note, let’s explore several authentic Middle Eastern restaurants in Karachi with the best, most authentic cuisine on the menu.
Paramount Fine Foods
Shaheed-e-Millat Road houses a fine celebration of Middle Eastern Cuisine in the form of Paramount Fine Foods PK, a restaurant that has adopted flavours of the Middle East.
Paramount Fine Foods has received rave reviews for serving authentic Lebanese food. So, if you are a fan of Lebanese cuisine, this is the place to be. Furthermore, praise has also been directed towards the dรฉcor, hummus, and Fattoush Salad.
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Mandi House
Mandi House offers both Arabian and Pakistani cuisine. If you want a triple-course meal with Middle Eastern appetisers, main course, and dessert, this is the perfect destination!
You could begin the party with their creamy hummus, move onto their wide assortment of kebabs with rice, and finish the meal with some creamy mouth-watering kunafa. There have been concerns about their prices, but if you can afford it, Mandi House is worth a try.
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Kabab-Ji
Claiming to be the only restaurant serving Lebanese cuisine in Karachi, Kabab-Ji is a Middle Eastern gem hidden inside the Movenpick Hotel.
The restaurant provides a complete Arabian experience for those who don’t want to compromise on the aesthetics. At Kabab-Ji, you could enjoy authentic Arabian dishes, like sizzling kebabs, in an Arabian setting with Arabian music in the background.
Kabsa Express
Located in Gulistan-e-Johar, Kabsa Express is a Middle Eastern restaurant offering a mix of authentic Arabic and Turkish cuisine. There is special emphasis on mandi and kabsa on their menu.
Kabsa, cooked with chicken or lamb and served with spicy rice, is a local favourite. You could feel the Yemeni touch in its mandi, which is available in both chicken and mutton. Turkish coffee is also on the menu for an after-dinner snack.
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Arabic Shawarma
Karachites love hummus, mandi, kabsa, and kunafa, but sometimes they want a quick bite. The shawarma is the average go-to meal during a hectic schedule and hence is widely available around the city. But who serves real, authentic shawarma in the city?
Arabic Shawarma does!
While the place has other food options too, their special Al-Arabica shawarma is the talk of the town. Authentic flavours that’ll have you swooning.
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Karachi Has Middle Eastern Cuisine Covered
From creamy hummus to smoky kebabs, Karachi offers a diverse spread of Middle Eastern cuisine, especially if one knows where to look.
Whether it’s fine dining at Kabab-Ji with your family or grabbing delicious shawarma from Arabic Shawarma with your friends, each popular spot offers something unique and different.
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