Karachi, often rightfully dubbed as the liveliest city of Pakistan, never disappoints when it comes to satisfying the fussiest of food cravings. The gastronomical scene in the metropolis includes many high-end eateries, desi-themed restaurants, and street food stalls that serve some of the most lip-smacking snacks you’ve ever tasted.
It’s no secret that Karachiites have always been in love with food, and out of all the other variety of available cuisines, it’s the tantalizing BBQ dishes that represent and reflect that gastronomic love. This is one of the main reasons why there seems to be an endless supply of BBQ restaurants in Karachi, with each and every one of them trying to out-flavour the dishes served by the competition.
Top 5 BBQ Restaurants in Karachi
To make your hunt for the best places serving BBQ in Karachi easier, we have shortlisted five restaurants that would first draw you near with the delicious aroma of their BBQ delicacies and then blow you away with their taste.
A word of caution though: Going through the list might result in excessive salivation!
- Shaikh Abdul Ghaffar Kabab House
- Zameer Ansari Kabab House
- Bar.B.Q Tonight
- Kolachi
- Kababjees
Shaikh Abdul Ghaffar Kabab House
If you want to get some extra kick of spices regardless of whether its lunch or dinner time, then visiting Shaikh Abdul Ghaffar Kabab House is a must. Located in Port Grand and Delhi Mercantile Society, Abdul Ghaffar Kabab House is a seasoned player in the BBQ game and serves a delectable combination of spices and flavours, the likes of which make you keep coming back for more. The Port Grand outlet of Shaikh Abdul Ghaffar Kabab House is newer as compared to the Delhi Mercantile Society Branch, and boasts a much more modern looking interior with spectacular views of the Chimma Creek.
Some Must-Try Dishes at Shaikh Abdul Ghaffar Kabab House: Gola Kababs, Chicken Turkish Kebabs, Fry Beef Dhagga Kababs, and Chicken Malai Boti.
Timings:
Port Grand Branch: 12 pm till 3.30 pm and 5 pm till 11.45 pm
Delhi Mercantile Society Branch: 6 pm till midnight
Address:
Port Grand Branch: MT Khan Road, Opposite PNSC Building, Port Grand, Karachi
Delhi Mercantile Society Branch: Riaz Masjid, Dehli Saudagar Road No. 4, Delhi Mercantile Society, PECHS, Karachi
Zameer Ansari Kabab Centre
Serving an extensive menu of BBQ dishes, Zameer Ansari Kabab Centre is one of the best bbq restaurants in Karachi that you should not miss visiting. The authenticity of flavours is the speciality of this eatery, and the BBQ dishes it serves are simply impossible to resist. Moreover, the service and seating arrangements at Zameer Ansari Kabab Centre are impeccable. Owing to the increasing popularity, the restaurant has recently opened a branch in North Nazimabad.
Some Must-Try Dishes at Zameer Ansari Kabab Centre: Nauratan Fry Kabab, Mutton Dhaga Kabab, Chicken Greeen Kabab, Chandan Kabab, and Red Bihari Tikka.
Timings:
North Nazimabad Branch: 7 pm till midnight
Delhi Mercantile Society Branch: 6 pm till midnight
Address:
North Nazimabad Branch: Sher Shah Suri Service Road, North Nazimabad, Karachi
Delhi Mercantile Society Branch: Alamgir Road, Bahadur Yar Jang CHS, Karachi
Bar.B.Q. Tonight
You could never have enough of the delicious BBQ items served at BarB.Q. Tonight. The restaurant has been delighting bbq savourers in Karachi for over two decades. Oh, and did we mention that along with some fiery BBQ, the restaurant also serves a wide variety of other cuisines. The growing popularity of this restaurant can be gauged from the fact that its branch network now includes Lahore! On top of it, the restaurant’s chain has gone international with the flag of Bar.B.Q. Tonight flying high in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Some Must-Try Dishes at Bar.B.Q. Tonight: Afghani Tikka, Chapli Kabab, Royal Kabuli Pulao, Mutton Behari Kabab, and Lamb Chops
Timings:
Boat Basin Branch: 9 am till 1 am
Address:
Boat Basin Branch: 5/1, Block-5, Boating Basin, Clifton, Karachi
Note: Bar.B.Q. Tonight also has outlets in the food courts of Dolmen Mall, Clifton and LuckyOne Mall
Kolachi
BBQ food cooked with the perfect amount of spices and tenderness is what you will exactly find at Kolachi. If you have ever visited its Do Darya Branch, then you would agree that the place offers you an incredible seating arrangement with amazing views of the Arabian Sea. It is among the places serving the best BBQ in Karachi. The staff of the restaurant is very professional. The place is immensely popular among BBQ lovers in Karachi, which is why you would need to reserve a spot well in advance. Finding an empty table at Kolachi after 7 pm even during weekdays is near impossible.
Some Must-Try Dishes at Kolachi: Beef Gola Kabab, Chapli Kabab, Chicken Reshmi Kabab, and Malai Tikka
Timings:
Do Darya Branch: 7 pm till 1 am
Address:
Do Darya Branch: Creak Side, Abdul Sattar Edhi Ave, D.H.A. Phase 8, Karachi
Note: Kolachi has recently opened an outlet in Ocean Mall, Karachi
Kababjees
Recognized as one of the most famous and busiest BBQ restaurants in Karachi, Kababjees is a place that you should not miss visiting at any cost, or else, you risk not rewarding your taste buds with some heavenly charcoal-grilled goodness. Kababjees exist at three locations in Karachi including Do Darya, Shaheed-e-Millat Road, and North Nazimabad. All the three branches of Kababjees in Karachi offer you an ambience to match the food being served there. Also, the restaurant has recently introduced a sub-brand named Kababjees Bakers to delight patrons with some freshly baked goodies.
Some Must-Try Dishes at Kababjees: Malai Boti, Beef Seekh Kabab, Mutton Rango Kabab, Mutton Chops, and Beef Bihari Boti
Timings:
Do Darya Branch: 7 pm till 1 am
Shaheed-e-Millat Branch: 6 pm till midnight
North Nazimabad Branch: 6 pm till midnight
Address:
Do Darya Branch: Creak Side, Abdul Sattar Edhi Ave, D.H.A. Phase 8, Karachi
Shaheed-e-Millat Branch: Aqeela Arcade, Main Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Karachi Memon Society, Karachi
North Nazimabad Branch: Shershah Suri Road Service Road, North Nazimabad, Karachi
Besides BBQ, Karachiites have a very possessive relationship with biryani. So, if you want to savour some delicious biryani, then here is a list that you should check out for some of the most popular biryani restaurants in Karachi.
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