Daily Times

Anyone who knows anything about the City of Gardens, Lahore, knows for sure, that its unique taste in food is something that leaves anyone’s taste buds tingling with excitement. That is why, today I’ll be listing down the top 5 things to eat if you’re in Lahore.

Lahori Charga

The perfect combination of marinated chicken topped with the ideal blend of spices, this is definitely one of the most mouth-watering dishes, which, by origin, is 100 percent Lahori, and if you’re wondering, the best Lahori Charga can be found at the Lakshmi Chowk.

Nan Khatai

With its out-of-the-world texture and scrumptiously rich taste in every bite, Nan Khatai is a traditional biscuit found in Lahore that only a fool would pass on. Khalifa Nan Khatai has made a name for itself not only in Pakistan, but abroad as well for its uniqueness.

Lahori Paya

It truly doesn’t get any more desi than this. This dish’s distinctive taste results from the amazing mix of spices, when paired with naan or roti is never a disappointment for our stomachs or our hearts.

Lassi

When made with the most accurate proportions of yoghurt, milk and sugar, lassi is not one of the best, but the best local desi drinks you can find. The most desired lassi is said to be ‘Fiqay Ki Lassi’.

Kulfa

Your local desi take on ice cream, making the freezing cold experience of deliciousness running through your veins, all the more fun. Benazir Kulfa being the most supreme of all the kulfas, is your most satisfactory destination if you are to taste the deepest of Lahore’s secrets.

Published in Daily Times, July 20^th 2018.