My Quest For The Best Halwa Puri In Lahore

If there’s one thing Lahore offers in abundance, it’s food. That’s not to say that the city has nothing else to offer; it’s just that traditional fare happens to be one of its chief attractions. So when it comes to breakfast — a high priority for us Lahoris — it’s not surprising that a sweetContinue

Crackdown: Has The Punjab Food Authority’s Raid On Eateries Gone Too Far?

Have you heard of the ‘Dabangg lady’?   That’s what the Punjab Food Authority’s now-very-popular Director of Operations, Ayesha Mumtaz, is being called on social media.   In case you hadn’t noticed, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has been going around Lahore fining, warning and sealing any establishment dealing with food that are found inContinue

My Quest For The Best Kulfi Faluda In Lahore

Come summer in Pakistan and those who can afford it jet off to exotic foreign locales to cool off, while some head to the hills in the north. Those that can’t do either, well, they don’t do anything. Except eat, that is, with a heavy preference for ice cream, gelato, and of course — kulfiContinue

My Quest For The Best Nihari In Lahore

I have a confession to make: I’m a huge fan of almost all the mouth-watering treats Lahore is known for, and could go on and on about them at dizzying length. But right now I’m going to dedicate this space to that thick, brown, heavy-on-the-spices gravy with a piece of tender meat resting plate-side: ladiesContinue

What To Munch On When It Sizzles

The much-dreaded peak of summer is finally here and has confined most of us indoor, at least during the day. Adding to the misery is the consistent water and electricity loadshedding. But one aspect that may get us some respite can easily be food, from juicy melons and watermelons to the refreshing lassi, sattu andContinue