Karachi's top 10 restaurants,

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Karachi's top 10 restaurants, according to TripAdvisor

Karachi’s crawling with dining options as dozens of new restaurants open their doors to the city every year. As some new entrants serve some of the best the city has to offer, some old restaurants still continue to be our favourites. But how would you rank them if you were asked to list the top 10?

We took a little help from the world’s most efficient travel website — TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor Popularity Index, which uses a proprietary algorithm to take into account travellers’ thoughts, quantity, quality and recency of reviews, has ranked the following restaurants as Karachi’s top 10. View the list here:

1. Kolachi

With 695 reviews and a rating of 4.5, Kolachi is Karachi’s top restaurant, according to TripAdvisor. Touted as the “true holy home of tikka” by one user and a “must visit place” by another, it has been rated as excellent by top contributors.

Located at Beach Avenue in DHA Phase 8, the restaurant which is always hosting large crowds offers predominantly Pakistani food along with Afghani and Middle-Eastern cuisine.

2. BBQ Tonight

Of course BBQ Tonight made it to the list at number two with 705 reviews. Also rated 4.5, it is lauded by users as the “pride of Karachi”. Located in Clifton, Block 5, it is undoubtedly the most popular Pakistani restaurant with branches in Dubai, Singapore, Oman, Jeddah and Malaysia as well as across Pakistan.

3. Okra

Okra comes in at number 3 with a rating of 4.5 and 174 reviews. Only 5 days old, the most recent review praised Okra as a ‘must-try for all’. Most users have rated the places as excellent including a foodie who thinks Okra is “a potential Michelin eatery”. Located on 10th Commercial Lane, Zamzama, Okra offers Mediterranean cuisine.

4. Sakura

“Sushi Authentic”, “always a favorite!”, “Best Japanese food in Pakistan”, with reviews like these Sakura ranks number 4 on the list. Located inside Pearl Contenental Hotel on Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Sakura offers perhaps the most loved Japanese food of the city.

5. Café Aylanto

Ranking at number 5 on the list is Café Aylanto. Nearly 100 out of the 139 reviews are very good for the eatery. Rated highest for atmosphere, the restaurant is also commended for its food. Located in Block 4, Clifton, Café Ayalnto offers Mediterranean and European food.

6. Suzie Wong

While some people like to argue the standard has deteriorated over the years, user reviews on TripAdvisor negate that entirely. With nearly all good reviews out of 71, Suzie Wong makes the list as number 6. Located inside Marriot Hotel on 9 Abdullah Haroon Road, Suzie Wong offers authentic Chinese and has been a favourite for decades.

7. Café Flo

The go to for French classics, this Bistro cum restaurant ranks number 7. Easily one of the most treasured eateries of Karachi, Café Flo was rated excellent by many users. Users applauded the café for persistently serving good food. Located in Block 4, Clifton, Café Flo serves French cuisine and has garnered many a dedicated patrons.

8. Xander’s

Just six years old, Xander’s makes the list at number 8. Almost always bustling, the café is a popular destination for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Majority of the 78 users who reviewed the cafe rated it very good for food and atmosphere.

Located on E-Street Block 4, Clifton, which boasts many other eateries, Xander’s serves European and contemporary food.

9. Dynasty

Falling at number 9 on the list is Dynasty. Lauded for good service and quality of food, it got most positive reviews from users. Located inside Avari Towers on Fatima Jinnah Road, Dynasty serves Chinese cuisine; to some extent adapted.

10. Arizona Grill

And finally, in at number 10 is Arizona Grill. Users praised the eatery for maintaining a standard in food quality. Located in Zamzama, the eatery is chiefly a steakhouse that has been a favorite for long time.

 

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Desi Cuisine

Offering authentic Pakistani cuisine at affordable prices, Desi Cuisine is one of the best places to go for traditional food in Karachi. The name Desi refers to the restaurants’ emphasis on the traditional aspects of South Asian cuisine, which it does to perfection. Particular highlights of their menu include their scrumptious grilled fish, gently crisped behari boti, spicy dhaga and behari kebabs and succulent seekh kebab & grilled prawns as well as classic Desi dishes such as pani poori and nihari beef. The authenticity extends to the interiors of the restaurant, and the convivial atmosphere which allows patrons to enjoy the best of Pakistani cuisine in a laid back and no frills environment.

Desi Cuisine, Khayaban-e-Shahbaz, Karachi, Pakistan,

 

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i would check them in the future.

my fav one was student biryani in gulshan e iqbal university road, and i was hooked during my studies in that city,what a delicious biryani,then go to the next lassi store and have a cold lassi..mmm,i already miss those days in karachi.

 

[LA se Karachi]

Karachi's top 10 restaurants, according to TripAdvisor

Karachi’s crawling with dining options as dozens of new restaurants open their doors to the city every year. As some new entrants serve some of the best the city has to offer, some old restaurants still continue to be our favourites. But how would you rank them if you were asked to list the top 10?

We took a little help from the world’s most efficient travel website — TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor Popularity Index, which uses a proprietary algorithm to take into account travellers’ thoughts, quantity, quality and recency of reviews, has ranked the following restaurants as Karachi’s top 10. View the list here:

1. Kolachi

With 695 reviews and a rating of 4.5, Kolachi is Karachi’s top restaurant, according to TripAdvisor. Touted as the “true holy home of tikka” by one user and a “must visit place” by another, it has been rated as excellent by top contributors.

Located at Beach Avenue in DHA Phase 8, the restaurant which is always hosting large crowds offers predominantly Pakistani food along with Afghani and Middle-Eastern cuisine.

2. BBQ Tonight

Of course BBQ Tonight made it to the list at number two with 705 reviews. Also rated 4.5, it is lauded by users as the “pride of Karachi”. Located in Clifton, Block 5, it is undoubtedly the most popular Pakistani restaurant with branches in Dubai, Singapore, Oman, Jeddah and Malaysia as well as across Pakistan.

3. Okra

Okra comes in at number 3 with a rating of 4.5 and 174 reviews. Only 5 days old, the most recent review praised Okra as a ‘must-try for all’. Most users have rated the places as excellent including a foodie who thinks Okra is “a potential Michelin eatery”. Located on 10th Commercial Lane, Zamzama, Okra offers Mediterranean cuisine.

4. Sakura

“Sushi Authentic”, “always a favorite!”, “Best Japanese food in Pakistan”, with reviews like these Sakura ranks number 4 on the list. Located inside Pearl Contenental Hotel on Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Sakura offers perhaps the most loved Japanese food of the city.

5. Café Aylanto

Ranking at number 5 on the list is Café Aylanto. Nearly 100 out of the 139 reviews are very good for the eatery. Rated highest for atmosphere, the restaurant is also commended for its food. Located in Block 4, Clifton, Café Ayalnto offers Mediterranean and European food.

6. Suzie Wong

While some people like to argue the standard has deteriorated over the years, user reviews on TripAdvisor negate that entirely. With nearly all good reviews out of 71, Suzie Wong makes the list as number 6. Located inside Marriot Hotel on 9 Abdullah Haroon Road, Suzie Wong offers authentic Chinese and has been a favourite for decades.

7. Café Flo

The go to for French classics, this Bistro cum restaurant ranks number 7. Easily one of the most treasured eateries of Karachi, Café Flo was rated excellent by many users. Users applauded the café for persistently serving good food. Located in Block 4, Clifton, Café Flo serves French cuisine and has garnered many a dedicated patrons.

8. Xander’s

Just six years old, Xander’s makes the list at number 8. Almost always bustling, the café is a popular destination for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Majority of the 78 users who reviewed the cafe rated it very good for food and atmosphere.

Located on E-Street Block 4, Clifton, which boasts many other eateries, Xander’s serves European and contemporary food.

9. Dynasty

Falling at number 9 on the list is Dynasty. Lauded for good service and quality of food, it got most positive reviews from users. Located inside Avari Towers on Fatima Jinnah Road, Dynasty serves Chinese cuisine; to some extent adapted.

10. Arizona Grill

And finally, in at number 10 is Arizona Grill. Users praised the eatery for maintaining a standard in food quality. Located in Zamzama, the eatery is chiefly a steakhouse that has been a favorite for long time.

Personally, I think Dynasty is a bit overrated (while still quite good). I do love everything else on the list though.

 

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Is it the same as dynasty in

Personally, I think Dynasty is a bit overrated (while still quite good). I do love everything else on the list though.

Is dynasty an international group ...? there seem to be several in India and other countries as well , serving high end Chinese food ..of course , in India alcohol is also served

 

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Is it the same as dynasty in


Is dynasty an international group ...? there seem to be several in India and other countries as well , serving high end Chinese food ..of course , in India alcohol is also served

I have no idea, honestly. Being a regular visitor to the country, I only know of the location in Karachi. Never asked if they have other locations.