It’s safe to say that if you’re Pakistani, you totally melt over a desi snack. Whether you’re out shopping in the heat and make a stop for limca, planning a tea party and samosay are a must in your menu or when you’re in the mood for dessert and go to your nearest place for falooda. The different spices, textures, flavours and ingredients that go into making a limca, samosay or falooda are all one of a kind, only found in Pakistan.
Here’s a list of desi snacks you can’t miss out on in North Nazimabad, Karachi.
1. This old fashioned Falooda from Baloch Ice Cream & Falooda
Baloch Ice Cream & Falooda is located in the famous Block H food street. Baloch is known for it’s ice cream, falooda and milkshakes. Falooda is the perfect delight after a day of shopping in the Hyderi area during the summer time and Baloch does it best. You’ll always find a huge queue for the falooda, but it’s truly worth the wait! Ice cream falooda is priced at Rs. 190/- and their special ice cream falooda is priced at Rs. 280/-. Check out their facebook page here.
2. Unique tastes of Peshawar in Karachi
Peshawari ice cream from Peshawari Ice Cream, Fastfood & Fresh Juice is a staple Karachi sweet snack. They offer a variety of flavours, faloodas and milkshakes. Peshawari ice cream can be found all over North Nazimabad, but the one in Block M, Bhayani Heights is a fan favourite and is always packed with customers! The most popular item on the menu is the ‘special surprise’ which is a combination of strawberry and vanilla ice cream, jello and whipped cream, topped off with nuts, pineapple and cherries. Classic flavours start at Rs. 130/- and the ‘special surprise’ is priced at Rs. 200/-. Check them out here.
3. The drink of the millennium at Hyderi
Jaan-e-Bahar Lassi Corner, owned by Badar and Co. is the most popular lassi place in North Nazimabad. Customers can choose from sweet or salty in lassi, it’s the ideal way to cool off in the summertime. The lassi is always fresh, cold and quick.The lassi is what it’s best known for and people travel from far areas of Karachi to get a taste of the dairy goodness! The menu also includes bun kebabs, paratha rolls and soft drinks . They have employees taking tens of orders in minutes! A large glass of the lassi is priced at Rs.100/-.
4. This place has served delectable Chaat for decades
Hyderi Dilpasand Chaat Corner is notorious for it’s dahi baray chana chaat. It’s located at the start of Khursheed Cloth Market in Hyderi nearby jewelry stores. Their method of preparing the chaat is simple but the flavors hit your taste buds just the right way! The menu includes gol gappay, falooda and ice cream too. The inner dining area is reminiscent of the simpler times and it’s seen as a great place to have a nice spicy snack! You would not want to miss out on this chaat filled with flavor and culture! The chaat starts at Rs. 160/-.
5. This place has a flair for mouth watering gol gappay
Mr. Chaat and Fast Food is a 5 minute walk from Dolmen Mall Hyderi, located in Block E. Copious amounts of gol gappay are sold everyday; Karachiites can never get enough of the crunchy and tantalizing snack! Gol Gappay are loved by all Pakistanis and this place is worth the visit if you’re in the North Nazimabad area. The menu also offers fast food, chaat, freshly squeezed juices and milkshakes! Gol Gappay starts from just Rs. 160/-.
6. These paratha rolls are to die for
Red Apple (@redapplepkofficial) has 9 branches in Karachi and is a pioneer of BBQ rolls in Karachi. The menu includes a range of cuisines but the paratha rolls stand out the most! It’s what got the business to prosper and expand. Whether you’re into subtle and creamy flavors or spicy and fiery flavours, you’re bound to love these!
They offer paratha rolls in beef and chicken, in a variety of flavours to choose from. There’s something here for everyone. Paratha rolls start at just Rs. 130/-. Check them out here.
7. Your search for the best bun kababs ends here
Hydri Foods located in the busiest part of Hyderi Market is the go-to for desi snacks because of their scrumptious bun kebabs. These authentically made bun kababs are a snack every foodie would adore!Their menu includes other items such as french fries, chaat, rolls and drinks, but the bun kebabs are like no other. The chutney is freshly made everyday and bun kebabs are served hot, right off the stove! Bun kababs with daal start at Rs. 50/- and chicken bun kababs are priced at Rs. 80/-.
8. You can never go wrong with samosas and rolls from Kababjees
Kababjees Bakers (@kababjees.bakers) has opened up outlets all across Karachi and is taking bakery and confectionery to the next level with their cakes and savories. Their samosas and rolls make the perfect evening tea time snack. Their menu includes everything from sweets, savories, to packaged nimco and chips. They also take orders online and are available on FoodPanda for delivery and pickup. Who doesn’t like samosas and rolls with doodh patti in the evening? Kababjees Bakers makes flavorful, hygienic, and timeless snacks at affordable prices. Pre packed samosas start at Rs. 330/- per dozen and pre packed rolls start at Rs. 400 per dozen. Fried samosas and rolls start at Rs. 25/- each. Check them out here.
9. You can never go wrong with this famous bakery’s bakarkhani
United King (@unitedkingpakistan) has been coined the best bakery of Pakistan, delivering happiness since 1984. The bakery offers an array of sweets and savories and are popular for their bakery items. Bakarkhani is one of the items Pakistanis enjoy a lot since it’s light, airy and is a quick fix for evening snacks. United King is also known for their naan khatai, mithayi, cakes and breakfast options. Their service is remarkable and they leave no room for error in hygiene. Bakarkhani starts at Rs. 190/-. Click here to check them out.
