Dining with a View: Experience Lahore’s Heritage at Food Street

 

Being can be a blessing particularly when you are a resident of Pakistan. Pakistan is famous for its spiciest and most delicious food. Pakistan has a range of food from the mouthwatering and enriched Biryani of Karachi to the iconic Namkeen Karahi of KPK. Pakistan has a list of food for all kinds of foodies. Let’s not argue anymore, and come to the point: Here is the Lahore Food Street Tour

Lahore Food Street is a highly renowned food outlet in the city of Lahore. Food vendors and restaurateurs along the street offer Punjabi traditional food like kebabs, biryani, and haleem. One who is interested in Pakistani food has to come here.

Significance of Lahore Food Streets

Historic Setting: The location of Food Street has been done under the historical setting of the walled city in a way that travelers can enjoy lip-smacking food in a quaint, centuries-old setting.

Natural Scenic Vistas: One can spot the Badshahi Mosque and the Lahore Fort from the street where one can enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Indigenous Food: It offers rich variety of traditional Pakistani and Lahori cuisine in the form of kebabs, nihari, haleem, biryani, etc.

Street Food Stalls: Some of the street food stalls and road side vendors make the street densely packed with wonderful snacks and sweets like golgappas (pani puri), jalebi, and samosas.

Outdoor Seating: Visitors can dine alfresco-style at the tables set on the street, giving the real and vibrant experience.

Nightlife: Food Street is vibrant in the night and is a tourist and local favorite to eat and mingle.

Historical Walks: It offers an opportunity to take guided historical walks in the walled city and learn about the history of Lahore.

Cultural Heritage: The road itself is a reflection of Lahore’s cultural heritage and evidence of the city’s foodie, artistic, and traditional tendencies.

 

Gawalmandi Food Street:

Gawalmandi is among the oldest and most symbolic food streets of Lahore. It’s famous for its energetic atmosphere and mix of food street restaurants. A few dishes worth trying are:

Nihar: A beef stew that is slowly cooked and served traditionally for breakfast. Paya is also similarly served.

Kulfi Falooda: A cold dessert of Kulfi (thick ice cream), vermicelli noodles, rose syrups, and nuts.

Phajjay ke Paye: Another trotter dish, which is also slow-cooked to perfection.

 

Anarkali Food Street:

Anarkali is an old area with crowded streets and a combination of old and new restaurants, Don’t miss:

Channa Chaat: A spicy chickpea salad served with tangy tamarind sauce.

Seekh Kabab: Minced meat, skewered and grilled, usually served with naan.

Lassi: A traditional yogurt-based beverage, ideal to cool down after spicy food.

 

Street Carts of Lahore:

It’s easy to shop at a hand cart like this one, and here’s a few tips for what I normally do – food is a universal language that unites us all, so let me put your mind at rest that you don’t have to worry about smaller things (such as knowing what the product is called in Urdu, the official language of Pakistan).

 

Observe initially for a moment to notice what one particular vendor is offering, and what kind of bills other customers are employing to pay.  Smile confidently, stand patiently, and simply do whatever you would typically do as a customer anywhere (though truthfully, in Pakistan I never got taken advantage of even once).

Last but not least, its your turn in queue for Lahore’s best street food, so get ready for some truly authentic local flavors of Pakistan.