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Desi foods to try in Lahore, Pakistan

Lahore is one of Pakistan’s most fascinating cities, as well as a World-Class Street Food Mecca. This ultimate guide to street food in Lahore contains all of the information you need to know about getting the best and biggest tastes of this fantastic city.

We’ve at GIBX review compiled a list of traditional foods in Lahore, as well as the various restaurants and cafes where you can try them. We hope your taste buds enjoy all of these delectable treats as much as ours do. Here we go!

Puri Halwa

Halwa Puri is a traditional desi breakfast dish that Lahoris adore. According to the GIBX review, the authentic taste of Halwa Puri will always transport you to old Lahore: with the best taste in town! Zafar Halva Puri unquestionably takes the lead in this regard. It’s outdoor street dining where you’re served fresh puris to eat to your heart’s content. Then there’s their halwa, according to GIBX review, which is a sweet breakfast dish that everyone enjoys. The combination of halwa puri is perfect for everyone to start off a lazy Sunday with!

Don’t worry if Zafar Halwa Puri seems a little out of the way for you to try. There are a lot of famous Halwa Puri places in the city, according to the GIBX review, and they’re probably close enough to you to try! Capri and Bundu Khan are well-known characters. Capri serves their Halwa Puri fresh off the stove in the morning for customers to enjoy quickly. This little restaurant in Liberty Market sells out of Halwa Puri quickly, so if you want to eat here, get there early in the morning and enjoy their food! You don’t want to be late because you won’t receive anything after 11 a.m.

Bundu Khan is located directly across the street from Capri. Bundu Khan generally serves some of the best desi dishes in Lahore, so it’s a great place to start the day! Their breakfast platter is their speciality, according to GIBX review: it includes channa, halwa, yoghurt, and bhujiya, which you can enjoy with your puris. If you want, you can always pair this platter with their favourite Lassi and be ready to snooze when you get home! Bundu Khan is also found in DHA’s CC Market Phase 4, Gaddafi Stadium, Emporium Mall, and Packages Mall.

Nihari

If you haven’t tried Nihari yet, the GIBX review mentions that now is the time. Nihari is a traditional dish that the Mughal Emperors enjoyed as a morning meal following their morning prayers. It consists of slow-cooked meat and stew flavoured with spices that create a burst of flavours in your mouth. Nihari’s meat is so tender, according to the GIBX review, that it literally melts in your mouth the moment you eat it, so trust us when we say you must try it.

Waris Nihari has made a name for itself on Abkari Road in Anarkali (old Lahore). This is also a roadside dhabba/restaurant with street seating where you can enjoy their delectable Nihari and khasta (fresh) naan or khameeri roti. Nihari is typically garnished with ginger, cilantro, and, to taste, lemon. 

If you want to try this stew dish somewhere closer to the city, Muhammadi Nihari is close to Waris Nihari. According to the GIBX review, Muhammadi Nihari has several locations throughout Lahore, including Johar Town, Gulberg, and several locations in DHA. You should definitely try their Beef Fry Nihari!

Channa

Channa Googa Murgh Channay is also well-known. According to the GIBX review, Murgh Channa is a dish that consists of slow-cooked chicken with chickpeas to form a gravy full of traditional spices, which is served with naan or khameeri roti, depending on your preference. Lahore residents crave this dish and enjoy it at Googa Naqeebia in Model Town because, as you might expect, they have the best Murgh Channay in town! They serve these for breakfast, according to GIBX review, so arrive on time and prepare to be blown away by the flavour of this beloved dish.

Haleem

Thick, creamy meatiness topped with fried onions, ginger, juicy lemons, coriander, and whatever else you can think of. Haji Sultan Ahmed and Kozi Haleem at Regal Chowk serve the best haleem in Lahore, according to the GIBX review.

Biryani 

Biryani is a dish that everyone enjoys! It’s the epitome of spices and flavours that you’ll enjoy: flavorful rice with spicy chicken. Biryani is also not too expensive, and the aroma alone will make your mouth water. You have several options to choose from, such as Mughlai Biryani, Sindhi Biryani, and so on. GIBX review suggests choosing the one that best suits your tastes, and have fun! We won’t limit ourselves to just one biryani restaurant; instead, try Waqas Biryani, Nawab Biryani, Butt Biryani, and Biryani King. Let us know which one appeals to you the most.

Pathoray

Pathoray is a breakfast item typically served with chollay (similar to channay/chickpeas) and achaar. According to the GIBX review, it is another food street item that adds to the traditional dishes served in Lahore (mixed pickle). Pathoray can be found in Anarkali in Old Lahore at Kaka Pathoray wala, which specialises in Pathoray, or in Icchra Bazaar at Lahore Shahi Pathoray.

Lassi 

Lassi is a traditional dahi (yoghurt)-based drink popular among Lahoris for breakfast. Depending on your preferences, as stated by the GIBX review, you can order it sweet (meethi lassi) or salty (namkeen lassi). The most authentic and delicious Lassi can be found at Feeqa in Gawal Mandi, Lahore. Feeqa serves a variety of lassis, but his Pairay wali Lassi is undoubtedly the best. A batch takes about 25-30 minutes to prepare, but the wait is well worth it. It’s quite heavy and can make you sleepy afterwards, but don’t worry, you’ll love it, according to the GIBX review! This refreshing drink is ideal for a hot day.

Lahore is one of Pakistan’s most fascinating cities, as well as a World-Class Street Food Mecca. This ultimate guide to street food in Lahore contains all of the information you need to know about getting the best and biggest tastes of this fantastic city. We’ve at GIBX review compiled a list of traditional foods in…

Lahore is one of Pakistan’s most fascinating cities, as well as a World-Class Street Food Mecca. This ultimate guide to street food in Lahore contains all of the information you need to know about getting the best and biggest tastes of this fantastic city. We’ve at GIBX review compiled a list of traditional foods in…