The Chilli And Spice At Ve’era 5 Leave You Wonton More

Good things come in small packages, they say. And this stands true for this pretty little restaurant located in the bustling Phase 5 market in Defence that I had the chance to drop by during the recent Eid holidays with family.   Ve’era 5 is a Thai and Chinese restaurant that opened its doors aroundContinue

Novu Offers Affordable, Pretty Decent Pan-Asian Food

In February this year, I had dropped by at the newly launched Gulberg branch of a pan-Asian restaurant; I had visited its compact Defence branch last year and found the food pretty decent. Novu’s new branch, located at Hussain Chowk in Gulberg, is spacious, beautifully adorned with oriental paintings, wooden frames and furniture, turquoise andContinue

Tierra Nuestra: Another Promise Of Pan-Asian Delicacies

In June 2017, Tierra Nuestra was the latest addition to the expanding list of Pan-Asian restaurants in town. Located on the Mahmood Ali Kasuri Road in Gulberg, its Spanish name roughly translates as ‘our earth/land’. Going with the name, the facade is made up of marble boards and tiles in earthy tones of grey and brown. TheContinue

Bamboo Union’s Simply Scrumptious Pan-Asian Dining

Prior to its launch, Bamboo Union had smartly generated ample buzz around what was coming and what to expect: through teasers on social media, pictures of the then-upcoming restaurant, food tasting, an appearance at the Haryali food market et al. This ‘campaign’ got people talking about this soon-to-be-launched pan-Asian diner. But Bamboo Union doesn’t reserveContinue

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