ZA'ATAR is a Lebanese and Middle Eastern-influenced restaurant in Defence Market, DHA Phase 2, known for an unusually broad menu that spans platters, steaks, pizza, pasta, mandi and more. With late-night hours running until 1 AM daily, it's a go-to for both dine-in and delivery across DHA.
ZA'ATAR is a Lebanese and Middle Eastern-influenced restaurant in Defence Market, DHA Phase 2, known for a menu that stretches well beyond its name — spanning platters, steaks, pizza, pasta, mandi, wraps, tacos and more. It's located opposite A-One Snacks, and the two businesses are frequently mentioned together in customer reviews.
The ZA'ATAR name has a longer history in Karachi's dining scene. A 2018 feature by Feed the Lion described an earlier Zaatar restaurant on Khayaban-e-Nishat as a Lebanese spot with a Lebanese chef and an owner who had lived in both Lebanon and Egypt, specifically known for its Jawaneh Kusbara chicken lollipop dish. Whether the current Defence Market location represents the same ownership isn't fully documented, but the brand's Lebanese roots run deeper than the current address alone suggests.
Today, ZA'ATAR keeps late hours daily until 1 AM, offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and maintains an active Foodpanda delivery listing alongside dine-in service.
ZA'ATAR's menu is far broader than a typical Lebanese restaurant, covering everything from traditional platters to pizza, pasta, steaks and mandi. Prices reflect the current Foodpanda menu.
Note: Prices above reflect the current Foodpanda listing as of August 2026 and may change over time. Always confirm current rates directly with ZA'ATAR.
With hours running until 1 AM daily, ZA'ATAR draws a steady late-night crowd alongside regular dinner traffic. Tables sit relatively close together, so it can feel busy and noisy during peak hours.
ZA'ATAR stands out in DHA Phase 2 for sheer menu range — few restaurants in the area cover Lebanese platters, steaks, pizza, pasta and mandi under one roof, and its late-night hours make it a reliable option well past when most nearby restaurants close. Feedback across Foodpanda consistently calls out the hummus, pizza and pasta as strengths, while portion size, pricing and service consistency are the more mixed notes.
The restaurant's connection to an earlier Lebanese-run Zaatar on Khayaban-e-Nishat adds some history to the brand, even if the exact link to the current Defence Market operation isn't fully documented.
ZA'ATAR is known for its broad Lebanese and Middle Eastern-influenced menu — spanning platters, hummus, pizza, pasta, steaks and mandi — along with its late-night hours in DHA Phase 2.
ZA'ATAR is open daily from 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Expect to spend roughly PKR 1,000–5,000 per person, depending on whether you order individual dishes or a sharing platter.
Defence Market, DHA Phase 2 Commercial Area, Karachi — opposite A-One Snacks.
Yes — ZA'ATAR has an active Foodpanda listing with a minimum order of Rs. 299 and a 4.4/5 rating from 100+ reviews.
There's evidence of an earlier Lebanese-run Zaatar restaurant on Khayaban-e-Nishat dating back to 2018, but the exact connection to the current Defence Market location isn't officially confirmed.
🗓️ Last updated: August 2026
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