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Best Restaurants in Saddar, Karachi
Restaurants in Saddar, Karachi, the old downtown. Irani cafes, nihari, biryani, ice cream and bakeries that have run for decades, with prices.
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Looking for the best restaurants in Saddar? Karachi's old downtown is home to institutions older than the buildings around them. Peshawari Ice Cream has hand-churned malai and mango ice cream since 1948, Bundu Khan grew from a 1948 barbecue stall on Bunder Road, and Cillie's Bakery has baked pineapple cream cake in Parsi Colony since 1970.
The Irani cafes are the draw for breakfast and tea: Cafe Darakhshan near Bambino Cinema is known for spicy pulao and chullu kebab, and Cafe Mubarak on Garden Road has served for more than 50 years. Nihari and biryani are just as strong, with Sabri Nihari on M.A. Jinnah Road, Zahid Nihari on Mansfield Street, Student Biryani near Empress Market and Super Biryani and Bun Kabab House at Pakistan Chowk.
For roast mutton and karahi, Kaiser Restaurant near Light House has been open since the 1950s, and Hanifia near Binori Town is the 1956 original for hunter beef burgers. Most meals cost PKR 350 to 1,500 per head. Browse dessert and bakery spots in Karachi for more sweet stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about eating out in Saddar, Karachi.
What are the best restaurants in Saddar Karachi?
Popular listings include Sabri Nihari, Bundu Khan, Student Biryani, Peshawari Ice Cream and Cafe Darakhshan.
Where can I find Irani cafes in Saddar?
Cafe Darakhshan near Bambino Cinema is known for spicy pulao, chullu kebab and tea, and Cafe Mubarak on Garden Road has served for more than 50 years.
Where can I eat nihari in Saddar?
Sabri Nihari on M.A. Jinnah Road is one of Karachi's oldest nihari houses, and Zahid Nihari on Mansfield Street serves nihari from 7 AM to past midnight. Expect roughly PKR 800 to 950 per head.
Where can I get biryani and bun kabab in Saddar?
Student Biryani near Empress Market is the Saddar original of a brand that began as Cafe Student in 1969, and Super Biryani and Bun Kabab House at Pakistan Chowk is known for its daal anda bun kabab.
What is the oldest ice cream shop in Saddar?
Peshawari Ice Cream on Preedy Street is described as Karachi's oldest ice cream shop, hand-churning Peshawari malai and mango since 1948.
Which Saddar restaurants serve BBQ or mutton?
Bundu Khan on M.A. Jinnah Road serves chicken tikka, kebabs and paratha, and Kaiser Restaurant near Light House is known for roast mutton leg and mutton karahi.
Is Saddar a cheap area to eat in?
Mostly, yes. Many listings such as Peshawari Ice Cream, Super Biryani and Student Biryani cost about PKR 350 to 500 per head.
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