Top 10 Lahore famous food you must try

Lahori cuisine refers to the food and cuisine of the city of Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan. It is a part of regional Punjabi cuisine. Lahore is a city with extremely rich food culture. People from Lahore are famous all over the country for their love for food. The city offers a vast variety of options when it comes to gastronomy. In recent times, the style of food has achieved popularity in a number of different countries, because of its palatable and milder taste, mainly through the Pakistani diaspora. Today we are going to share the top 10 famous food of Lahore, Hope you will enjoy it:

1. Jeda Lassi

Visiting Lahore and not visiting Jeda Lassi then your trip is incomplete. Jeda lassi has become must visit place in Lahore because of its popularity. Jeda Lassi was started in 1988 but its taste is the same till now. Because their ingredients are pure. Jeda Lassi is popular all over Pakistan and people from every corner come to taste their lassi. Their lassi is a rich flavor of yogurt. The taste of lassi is different because of their desi method of making lassi. You have to wake up early in the morning to taste this lassi because their timings are ideal. People start gathering even before the opening of the shop to get lassi first because no one can wait for this extreme lassi. They add lassi first made with their desi method and then top it with malai to enhance their flavor.

Timing: 5:00am – 10:00am

Address: Awami Bazaar, Kucha Baili Ram Walled City of Lahore, Lahore

2. Waris Nihari

The second on our list of top street food in Lahore is Waris Nihari. Waris Nihari is also one of the most famous things in Lahore. Waris nihari was founded in 1960. Waris nihari is available the whole day starting in the morning at 6:00 am. Their menu offers a wide range of things. Gravy, Beef, and oil are separate first. They add gravy then a beef piece and then oil on top. If you get a special plate of nihari then they will add maghaz also. They add a red beef piece which is more tender. They serve nihari with crispy Peshawari roti and green chillis for extra spices. The first bite of the nihari can represent the taste of it. Every bite is full of flavors. And the beef is so tender that it melts in your mouth. Their branches are in Anarkali and Urdu bazaar.

Timings: 6:00am – 2:00am

Address: Abkari Rd, Urdu Bazar Lahore

3. Phajja Siri Paye

Phajja Siri Paye is one of the famous eateries for desi food lovers and Lahoris. Phajja Siri Paye was started 65 years ago. This is the place having the best Paye and Siri in Town. If you love Siri and Paye then make a visit to phajja Siri Paye you will really love it. Phajja Siri Paye sells 200-250 paye daily which shows the popularity of their food. They serve goat paye. They cook Paye for 4-5 hours to make a unique taste. They use secret spices. That’s why they are famous. Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee also visited Phajja Siri Paye during their visit to lahore. And many other famous personalities of Pakistan have visited Phajja Siri Paye. This is the most recommended breakfast place in Lahore. They serve Paye with naan. Paya’s are so nicely cooked. The gravy looks thick and rich.

Timing: Open 24 hours

Address: Kali Beri Bazar, near Taj Mahal Sweet، Walled City of Lahore, Lahore

4. Sadiq Halwa Puri

Sadiq halwa puri is one of the oldest and best halwa puri in Lahore. It was started before partition/before 1947. Sadiq halwa puri not only offers halwa puri they offer chanay, puri, halwa, kachori, and some other breakfast items available. Their puri is light brown and crispy and it is fried in desi ghee which enhances its taste. Their chanay are thick Lahori chana. Their chicken kachori is also very tasty and crispy it is made with the same dough of puri and it is also fried in desi ghee. The main thing is their extremely fresh soft halwa because the stove keeps on burning under the halwa to keep it fresh. Their halwa is basically a mixture of semolina with desi ghee to meet the requirements of Lahoris.

Timing: 4:00am – 12:30pm

Address:  Ferozepur Rd, In Front of Shama Metro Station، Ichhra Shershah Colony Lahore

5. Butt Karahi

Visiting Lahore and not eating butt karahi then your trip is incomplete. You have to eat butt karahi to complete the Lahore tour. When someone talks about karahi you can’t forget the name of Butt karahi. Butt karahi is the no.1 karahi in Lahore and even in Pakistan. They have spread their network by opening multiple branches in various parts of the Country. But you have to be aware of copies of butt karahi. The shapack and ambiance of the butt karahi restaurant is very different. On one side we can see the cutting of meat/chicken and on another side large number of cooking karahi’s give a great look. There is no comparison of Butt Karahi. They add butter and some secret spices to enhance their taste. Butt Karahi is a highly recommended street food in Lahore.

Timing: 5:00pm – 1:00am

Address:  Gita Bhavan Building 18/3, Lakshmi Chowk،, McLeod Rd, Royal Park, Lahore

6. Motay ke Channy

Ustad Motay Naan Chanay is one of the most popular places listed under top street food in Lahore. This is the best place to get the best chanay in Lahore. They have anda chanay, kofta chanay, and murgh chanay. But their specialty is their special murgh chanay. In this, they serve chanay with a chest or leg piece depending on you. Most famous is their large pot in which chanay are cooked. They serve chanay with naan.

Timing: 6:00am – 1:00pm

Address:  Makhan Pura, Lahore, Pakistan

7. Arif Chatkhara

In the walled city, you will find many famous places but now we are just talking about Arif Chatkhara House. Arif Chatkhara in Lahore- The Ultimate Venue of Scrumptious Tawa Chicken Ever. Arif Chatkhara is famous for its Tawa food. Arif Chatkhara is a Family Restaurant that ensures their customer provide quality food. They just use pure ingredients along with a pleasant atmosphere. When you want meat in a new way and with better spices, you must visit this place. At this place, you will find many of tasty food for the customers. Now just bring your love fun with you and then have the tasty food from this place.

Timing: 4:30pm – 2:00am

Address: Taxali Gate Rd, Shahi Mohallah Walled City of Lahore, Lahore

8. Punjab Tikka Shop

One of the famous eateries of Androon Lahore is Punjab Tikka House Lahore. This famous place is located in Mochi gate Lahore near Rafiq Sweets and it is serving one of the best BBQ and desi food at very economical prices. But their specialty about which I am talking is their delicious malai boti. It is basically a salan of chicken cooked on Tawa with butter and a lot of cream.  As you know that the food of Androon Lahore is not only famous in Punjab but people from Sindh and other provinces also visit this city to try the special food of Androon. So, if you are also visiting Lahore or exploring Lahori food then, you can give it a try at Punjab Tikka.

Timing: 6:30pm – 12:00pm

Address: Punjab Tikka House, Mochi gate, Walled city of Lahore, Lahore

9. Cafe Hameed Bun Plaster