The Perfect Sehri and Iftar Deals in Islamabad 2019

Ramadan is the month of Blessings in terms of Forgiveness of Allah, and Barakat especially Iftar. Iftar and Suhoor are the two times when our tables get filled with the scrumptious foods, also in these two times we celebrate the togetherness with the people we love. In Islam, it is considered a good deed to break the fast of someone by giving him/her food. To achieve this aim, we plan gatherings at our favorite restaurants for Suhoor and iftar. We cherish the best food from our favorite eateries. To make it easier, we have compiled the iftar and Sehri deals of notable restaurants for you, so that the Ramadan Deals could be availed by you. Here are the details of deals of your favorite eateries. Enjoy!

·        Khoka Khola

Iftar Deal for one Person is of PKR. 695 + Tax

4 types of Pakoras, Papri Aalu Chaat, Fruit Chaat, Lobia chana chaat, Dahi Bhallay, Stuffed dates, Peach Iced Tea and Rooh Afza

·        Mindanos

Sehri Platter for one Person is of PKR 899

Including: French toast, Cheese omlette, Pakistani Omlette, Baked beans, sausages, khagina, Aloo qeema, Murgh Channay, Aloo bhujiya, dahi, Halwa, Paratha, Naan, water bottle, Tea/Lassi/Green Tea

·        Mirchi 360

Sehri Deal for one person is of PKR 499 + tax; 12 Dishes

Iftar cum dinner is of PKR 849+tax: 35+ items

·        The Monal

Iftar cum Dinner is of PKR 1695+tax: 35 + items

Sehri Buffet is of PKR 1095 + tax: 30 + items

·        Khiva

Iftar cum dinner is of PKR 1299 : 35+ items

Sehri Buffet is of PKR 699+ tax : more than 30 items

The above deals are quite affordable as well as worthy with respect to taste and quality. Stay in touch for more deals for Sehri and iftari.

Mexican steak by t-cafe

We friends wanted to give surprise to a very close friend of ours and for that we decided to arrange a birthday surprise at T-Café in F-7 markaz. As I was in university my other friend arranged everything for our friend including cake and the decorations etc. the place is on the second floor and in the main markaz having literally so much competition.

We all went there as I have never been there so I didn’t know about it at all. The place is really small with limited seating inside and a few tables outside. The place had glass windows so you can have few of markaz from there. Anyways later we found out that the friend whose birthday we were celebrating really like the food of that place because of its food and service.

We all celebrated the birthday first and then ordered our food whatever we wanted to have. i was really hungry to wanted to have some main course the waiter told me that their steaks are very good and a must try so I ordered Mexican steak for me with mint margarita. The order of all of us came on time and was accurate. The food was honestly so yummy. The steak was so good in taste and serving as well. The steak was very well cooked and as I was expecting from the place’s look that the food will be below average it turned out to be really good. While on the other hand mint margaritas were a big no as they were pathetic and not actually mint margaritas it was something else. But if someone want to have good Mexican steak at a reasonable price they can try this place as there steak is really good and yummy.

  

New Yorker Pizza- Best in Town

About few months ago as our semester was ending so we friends wanted to go out for some celebrations and have something good. A friend of mine previously suggested me a pizza place that its pizza is really good but when I tried it I didn’t like it all. So the same friend suggested me to go to New Yorker’s pizza in F-8 sector. I was very reluctant to go there as I didn’t like the last pizza place she recommended but as she insisted we went to New Yorker’s pizza in F-8.

It is in the basement floor and there is no restaurant near it, the place is basically not in the markaz so it was pretty dark there, with near to no traffic. Anyways I didn’t want to come at first place and all these things were adding to my decision that it was right not to come here. We all went down to its seating hall and seriously there are only 6 tables there, it’s very small with limited seating space. The graffiti on walls were pretty good actually and colorful but the lighting was very poor.

We placed our order of our choice as it depends on you what flavor or veggies you want and also you can split pizza in two flavors so we did that as well. They serve the pizza in square shape which fantasied us and we ordered it in square shape. After 20 minutes the pizza came and it was so big which I didn’t expected at all. It was thin crust and looked yummy. It’s one of the best pizzas I have tried in Islamabad, for me no pizza has surpassed New Yorker up till now. The pizza made up to all the flaws this place has and I went there several of times again but new Yorker has to change its service standards and improve their place as it does has impact on customer experience. The pizza is amazing and I recommend one must try it.

Alo Paratha By Chaaye Khana

If you are looking for a place which has best food in good price with a nice seating place, chaaye khana would be on top of the list. Chaaye khana has opened its many outlets throughout the country and as I have been to a few of them, there is no difference in their services. No matter which city you go in to the staff will be humble and kind to you, ready to give you exceptional service.

Recently I visited chaaye khana, F-11 Islamabad. That sector does not have much traffic like other sectors and is in developing phase but it does have pretty nice restaurants in it, chaaye khana is one of them. As I had previously visited their branch in F-7 I had the idea of their services and their food but as it is more near to my home I wanted to try this one. So I and my mother went to this new one. It’s on the first floor of the building with adequate parking space outside.

As soon as we reached, a staff member greeted us and led us to a table. The place is not as bigger as their branch in F-7 but it has reasonable seating area. The environment was very cozy with light music giving it a soothing effect. As I really like alo paratha I wanted to order it without looking for anything else. The staff took our order and suggested us that if we want to read something some books are available at the book shelf. The shelf had not just English novels but urdu ones as well. A cultural touch impressed me that we are this place is connected to our roots and encouraging it as well.

Our ordered was served within the time and it was hot and fresh. Alo paratha was goldenish in color and had chutni raita with it as well. The size of paratha totally justified the price. It was yummy without a doubt it exceeded by expectations as previously I didn’t order anything desi and this was my first desi item in chaaye khana. They also gave butter with the paratha as a complementary item. Everything was excellent from taste to service to ambiance, everything complimented each other. My experience at chaaye khana was extra ordinary and I would really recommend it to other people as not just their tea or desi items are good there are menu items are good too, giving major competition to other restaurants. It’s a must go place for everyone.

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ASIAN WOK- A Case of Remarkable Service

Asian wok is located at prime location of Islamabad in Beverley Centre where few but most lovable Food places are already present such as Khoka Khola, Remanence, Bun Burry club, Burning Brownie and Karamel Crunch. Amid well-known restaurants, Asian Woke managed to build its own repute by giving best services to customers. I heard about this Chinese Restaurant from my instructor when we were having conversations about best Chinese restaurant in Islamabad and he rated Asian Wok the best among all in terms of quality and price. The moment a person step in this amazing Restaurant, the experience says it all. Asian Wok is the Endeavor of Monal Group, like the uniqueness of Monal they have made this Thai and Chinese Restaurant equally enjoyable experience. Their Menu highlights the specialties of Chinese and Thai Dishes which further stemmed into starters, Soups, Desserts and Beverages.

Before I made an order, A waiter comes to me and my friend and asked if we liked the outdoor place and served us the complementary Fish Crackers and Mint Margarita, which are not only free but good in taste. Majority restaurants if serve complementary food, are not good in taste like the main deal. But Asian woke maintained the quality which we like a lot. We sat in outdoor place where waterfall like ambiance is fabricated. Luckily, the weather was also pleasant and the whole visit glorified. After some time, the rain started, and the rain water came into the place where we were sitting, immediately waiter came and gave us alternate seating. Also, waiter gave us option of sitting in the indoor. We have witnessed how quick and efficient the staff service was. People got alternative seats in no time with their hot meal served in the respective tables.

Then we placed the order of Chicken Cashew nut and Fried Rice from the Chinese Cuisine. The waiter took the order and promised to serve in 15-20 minutes. Soon after 15 minutes our order came. The meal was served sweltering hot, so it advised not to jump right in, as the bowls are served with the burners to keep the meal hot if we finish it completely. The Chicken Cashew nut was crunchy, balanced pepper and salt and delicious in taste. The Fried Rice were also well cooked. The food was light for tummy but enough for four persons, although the meal was for two people due to the large serving. The presentation of food was quite appetizing.

Overall, the presentation was remarkable. The staff at Asian Woke was courteous and efficient in the service. They make time for every customer and asked if anything more is needed or not. Every food item served was piping hot and the ambiance is comfortable and splendid. The price of our order rounds up to PKR 1900, and still left for takeaway. In the end, we were served with the complimentary Green Teas. The amalgamation of Taste, Quality and Hospitality is what makes Asian Wok the best option for dine-in in Islamabad. Whosoever comes in Islamabad, this Thai and Chinese Restaurant is highly recommended to visit at.

Rating: 9.5/10

Jalapeno steak of Howdy

Recently my friend lost a bet we had on a thing so she offered me to take me out somewhere nice to eat and as I was very excited about winning I wanted to go to a really nice place. As I am a huge fan of steaks I searched about steaks in Islamabad and to my surprise howdy came up. I have been to howdy several times and tried their range of burgers but steak was a new one.

So as we were only two friends we decided to go to somewhere more pleasant and ended up going to howdy in F-7 markaz. The place was really cool it had indoor as well as outdoors. We walked in and the place was really well managed. They have this unique theme of farm and everything was in that style. You can take pictures in different style hats and not only that their staff and crew members had the supporting uniforms with the theme.

We preferred to sit by the window as the view was very peaceful and soothing. The waiters presented us with menu cards and as I was trying the steak for the first time I asked for some suggestion from the manager and he gave me suggestion of jalapeno steak. So I ordered one, after few minutes our ordered was served fresh and well-cooked as well as well presented. To my surprise it was the best steak I had in long time. The quality and quantity completed justifies the price. Steak was served with choices of mashed potato or fries and also saute vegetables. It was a wonderful experience. It’s definitely on my go to list every time I want to hang out and have good meal. I totally loved it and would really recommend it to others. Shout out to howdy and its yummiest chicken jalapeno steak.

DIY Eatery- A Perfect Blend of Technology and Food

Trying something new has always been my favorite and when its food, the urge to have it gets increased. DIY Eatery caught my eye when I had visited Ginyaki on my sister's birthday and thought to give it a try. It's located on top floor of the BBQ Bazaar, but still stay in limelight since idea is innovative and creative. Young people always admire the things that are digitally advance and make things easier for them. At first, while entering this beautiful restaurant the red color theme brings me joy then we get to our seating after that. After me and My friend get settled, waiter came to us and give us their tablet instead of traditional menu book which amazed me. The waiter then gave us overview of how to use it. There were different categories like Appetizers, chicken, salads, Sea Food, Burgers, Pastas etc. and the option of DIY. One can build his own food of his choice just like subway, but now on tablet.

We have ordered, Chicken parmesan and Chinese chicken chili dry in the main course. During wait, the waiter offered the complementary fish crackers with margarita shots, which we liked a lot. The order was on time, and waiter served our dishes. Chinese chicken chili dry with fried rice and two add on rolls and two complementary rolls were served. Rice and chicken chili dry were good in taste and nicely cooked. So are the rolls, they were crispy and perfectly filled. My Friend's order was of Chicken Parmesan which was equally tasty, well cooked and balance flavored.

DIY Eatery is an interesting spot for people who are high believer of individuality. The concept they portrayed is not so different in today’s world, but it is different in food industry. They have implemented this concept commendably in a way that people can craft their orders, select their favorite ingredients due to which people will have more idea of how delicious and tasty food come to their bowl. And how that bowl of food turn into the bowl of happiness. The crafting food concept also brings customer satisfaction as people make their own food which reduces the rate of complaints. One cannot complain on their own choices, Of course. Overall, the food quality was good, ambiance makes it a perfect place to dine in. DIY Eatery is a perfect mix of innovation and excitement. So, it is highly recommended for technology savvy people who loves food equally.

Rating: 9/10

Chaat Shaat –Desi Delight 

Chaat shaat is new desi hype in Islamabad. This place was opened in F-7 Jinnah super market which is the trending area for new restaurants. Chaat shaat is not a very big place and has few dinning seats indoor but it also provide outdoor seating facility and mostly people prefer to sit outside and enjoy the weather. The indoor walls have different pictures on it with funky quotes. The thing I liked there was the portraits of our legendary Pakistani singers like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Begum Noor Jahan etc.

Chaat shaat is providing a number of desi dishes including Asian fusion and Indian/Pakistani food. These items include parathas, pani purri, handies, biryani and dishes for sweet tooth people as well. Despite the name, the restaurant is providing a number of items for all age group people specially focusing on youth.  People now a days are getting more conscious about their hygiene and food they are consuming and chaat shaat filled that marketing gap and provided good hygienic food with yummy taste to capture the market and stand out from the competitors.

I visited chaat shaat with my colleagues. We all ordered different items according to our taste. I ordered its chicken cheese paratha. The staff was very humble and took the order with courtesy. He mentioned us about the time and asked if we want anything in appetizers. The order came on time and it was hot and fresh. The order was accurate and all the food items were delicious.  My chicken cheese paratha was really awesome and being a foodie I loved the taste and representation of it.  It was hot and cheese and chicken were in proper amount. I had a lovely experience.

I would really suggest people to go out there and try their food items as they all are super yummy and delicious

Karamel Crunch – First Pakistani Cookie House

There is a saying that Cookies are the sweetest little bit of comfort food. They are very bite sized and personal. To all the people who have sweet tooth and enjoy dessert like anything, the first Pakistani cookie shop is now open in Beverley Center, Blue Area Islamabad for you. The place was referred by one of my friends who literally crave for their cookies and can't control herself buying cookies when that craving hit.

It is one of the most hyped dessert places of Islamabad. I was so curious to find out why people like it so much and thought to give it a try.  When I reached there, the red color décor caught my attention. One cannot resist entering this beautiful dessert shop due to the captivity of the saying written on the outer board (For the love of cookies)

Karamel Crunch differentiate itself by focusing on cookies, brookies mainly. All the cookies are at affordable rates, one can easily satisfy its sweet craving by having these crunchy munchy chocolaty delight at low rates.

Although I'm not a dessert person but when I tried Triple Choc Chunky Cookies, it was so yummy. Perfect crisp from the outside and soft from the inside. It literally was drool worthy. Karamel Crunch is offering many flavors other than this triple choc cookie and I heard good reviews about them as well. The one I bought is of Rs. 170 and worth the price in terms of taste, quality and of course ambiance. The environment there was cozy and the moving seating arrangement is the perfect combination of taste and joy,

So, if you want to go to a dessert place in Islamabad, you can give this place a try to get the sweet delight.

Rating: 8/10

Ginyaki- a new Hype 

Situated on Bhittai Street which has as of late turned into a center point of new eateries, Ginyaki has a brilliantly lit, squeaky clean inside with white furnishings, a lit up glass-like divider along one length and a splendid, snappy wall painting along the other length. The vibe is current and tasteful. The spot is very reasonable with obviously tasty menu items and genuine Oriental Cuisine with a range of single servings. The vibe of the eatery with delightful depictions and paintings on the walls has increased the value of my experience. Ginyaki also has open as well as indoor space for their customers

Ginyaki has an intriguing method to order food. The things on the menu come in single servings and are estimated in like manner; which will give you the possibility of the bill also. “Make Your Bowl Your Way”, the menu says and gives clients alternatives between an economy bowl and a grand bowl. In reality, the economy bowl accompanies one thing from the courses and either rice or noodles though the grand bowl gives the choice of additional items. In this way Ginyaki is giving the option and freedom to people to make their own food and customization always attract customers because they have the power over their food decisions. As we are living in Pakistan and to find good Chinese or Thai food is really difficult, Ginyaki is proving good taste, better food and excellent place to enjoy our meal.

In the wake of visiting this spot, I got persuaded on the point that Ginyaki is going to give extremely intense time to other Chinese eateries in Islamabad but as of now I highly recommend this place for a number of reasons this restaurant is providing.

Chicken Pesto - Tayto

When I moved to Islamabad from Lahore I was completely new to this city not knowing of any place or restaurants to hang out. At first, I went out to fast food chains which are common in every city but as everyone knows lahories are famous for their good taste in food so I got fed up of the same old fast food which I ordered every time I want to eat food outside my home.

To be very honest food of Islamabad is not as good as one can find in Lahore and also the variety is not much. Either one has to pay high cost for the food which is neither good in taste nor justify its cost. So after going to a number of places which people recommended, one day randomly I went to a place named Tayto in F-11 which no one recommended me but out of curiosity and its attractive ambiance I went in the restaurant anyway. The staff working there was very courteous and friendly.

I ordered their chicken pesto upon the recommendation of the staff, that this dish is their most running one. Honestly I was very nervous because of the past experiences but to my surprise the food was pretty amazing. It had good representation, food was of high quality and not just that it was completely justifying its price. I really enjoyed my food. It’s a place where you can go with your friends and family and enjoy because not just the place but also the number of items they offer.  They have also recently added more items to their menu. This place is totally worth one’s time and money.

Tenderloin Steak- (wild Wings)

Wild Wings is famous for variety of wings offering many spice levels so that one can have wings according to his taste and spice level. Apart of wings, this place is also good for quality steaks. This I knew after visiting the Wild Wings and having the steak myself.

Few days back, I have celebrated one of my friend’s birthday at Wild Wings. On entering this beautifully decorated restaurant, we were taken to our seats. The staff was well informed and patient in a way that we switched our places 3-4 times to get the perfect spot with perfect light for pictures.The staff was most cooperative. After giving order we were offered with complimentary basket of freshly grilled garlic bread. And of course, the main course was their famous Tenderloin Beef Steak with a side of fries and veggies.

Having given our orders to the waiter, we started chit-chat and needed Wi-Fi in the meanwhile, for which we asked one of the staffs for password that he gave but we couldn’t connect to that WIFI. That is the only short coming we faced there. The service was fast, and we got food on-time. I went for medium well steak, it was little chewie because I ordered medium cooked and the marinade was so delicious. One of my friends had a complaint in food, the staff cooperated and accepted their mistake and changed the order according to her will. Also, Manager himself came and apologized for the in-convenience. The behavior throughout was helping and the overall food taste, quality and hygiene was well done. And I highly recommend Wild Wings not only for wings but also for steaks. I would also like to share my general perceptions about steak while reviewing a particular restaurant.

While reviewing the food, I would also like to highlight the nutritional value of beef as the healthy lifestyle is also my concern for our youth. The Beef Steak is healthy as it contains protein which is helpful in muscle building and tissue repair. It is also enriched with vitamin B-12 that helps in making DNA and red blood cells. So, it's not only delicious but also a great source of Protein. Eating Steaks and that too from Wild Wings, is highly recommended from my side.

Rating: 9/10

Hyderabadi Chatkhara- A perfect scene for Paapri Chaat

Yesterday, I with my friends, was craving for desi snack (mainly Chaat), we started thinking of places which offer some of the most delectable crunchy-munchies for our tastebuds. And we ended-up going to Hyderabadi Chatkhara located at F-10 markaz.

Channa Chaat, Dahi Bhallay, Samosa chaat, Paani Puri, Laddu peethi and all the yummy delicacies are perfect snack for Chittora people. There are plenty of Chittoras like me, who are living in Islamabad and take pride in calling themselves chittora and enjoy eating such spicy and yummy snacks more often than not. But finding the perfect blend of spice and taste is as difficult task in Islamabad. As Islamabad is not considered as the place for such eateries. People here are not fond of such food, and there are more liking for it in Karachi and Lahore. It is quite difficult to have this taste in Islamabad. Eventually, after spending much time on discussing the place for savory snack, we finally reached to Hydearbadi Chatkhara.

When we entered the restaurant, the ambiance was quite old and we were not pleased in the first place. The seating arrangement, artificial flowers on walls and Television were quite outdated. Then we were given a menu card by one of the waiters and we found the prices reasonable and finally we ordered papri chaat and samosa chaat. The food arrived on time and  served in elliptical bowl which captivated us. The First bite said it all, it was a delicious chaat that I had ever taken in Islamabad. The crispy chaat topped with required amount of yogurt mixed with sweet chutney and imli chutney added more taste to it.  This place is highly economical and worth visiting if you ever find yourself in this part of town.
Rating: 8.5/10