Category Archives: Eateries of Karachi

Compiled by Amin H. Karim Photos courtesy of various sources on the web. HONG KONG RESTAURANT, Victoria Road (Now Abdullah Haroon Road), Across from Jabees Hotel. Saddar, Karachi.  Mr. Li continued to run it upto 1990’s and by end if … Continue reading →

By Dr. Sohail Ansari Missing the Malabari Tea The community of Mappilas, the Malabar Muslims, supported the invading military of Haider Ali in 1765. However, the British won the Mysore war against Tipu Sultan. The Mappilas did not gain any … Continue reading →

By Dr. Sohail Ansari   Shah Jahan was imprisoned, by his son Aurangzeb, in the Fort of Agra where he spent eight long years. The story goes that he was asked to pick one dish that he would be served … Continue reading →

By:  Ms. Anjum Khan For some reason I don’t remember my self ever having a desire to even taste a “Saada paan”.. it’s strong smell always warded me away yet it was /is still quite popular among many ..don’t take … Continue reading →

By Raju Jamil Located at what we yearn and strive for—-the corner plot neighbouring Lyric Cinema on M.A.Jinnah Road Karachi….this restaurant was established in 1955-56. It was the most visited place and at one time the pak based staff at … Continue reading →

SABRI NIHARI – KARACHI: *Raju Jamil* (2014) ESTABLISHED SOMETIME IN 1954….SABIR HOTEL, BUNDAR ROAD (M.A.JINNAH ROAD NOW) OPPOSITE MOULVI MUSAFIR KHANA AND DILPASAND…FAMOUS RAS MALAI OUTLET, IS OWNED BY TWO BROTHERS AND A SON. THEY HAVE NOT BUDGED FROM THEIR … Continue reading →