Lahore has always been known for the love people carry for food. As they say, some people eat to live while others live to eat. You won’t be wrong if you say the people of Lahore live to eat. Be it any cuisine they love to explore new food and food places and try out a variety of foods. The city has some iconic food that you must try.
With that being said, it has some best places where all kinds of food are served and people from different cities make it a purpose to visit when they are in the city.
If you know a Lahori u must be familiar with their love for PAAYE. If you do not know what paaye is, you probably do not know much about Pakistani cuisine. Paaye is a term for the foot in the subcontinent including Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. It is a foot of the cow, goat, buffalo, or sheep cooked with assorted spices. The main part of the paaye is the grease or meat that surrounds the foot and the marrow in it.
Manoo Sirri Paaye in Sultanpura
 Manoo Sirri Paaye is the place you wouldn’t want to miss. No time restriction, day or night, whatever hour of the day it is, you will get to taste the yummiest and warm payee with freshly baked Naans along with the add-ons you need to garnish the payee with. If you are a true Lahori, you would know this place without any doubt. There are many other famous paaye places in Lahore but this one seems to stand out based on reviews and popularity amongst the locals. This is considered to be the place for the most authentic paaye in Lahore. People of every age and social status come to this place to experience the scrumptious taste of one of the famous cuisines of Pakistan. Once you try this, I bet you will become a recurring customer of this place. Â
Manoo Sirri Paaye Location: Sultan Pura Sultanpura Misri Shah, Lahore, Punjab
Fort Road Food Street
Located between the fort road and Roshnai gate of the walled city it is acknowledged for historical significance, rebuilt in 2012, and is known for Lahori traditional cuisines. People visit the place with family, friends, and their loved ones. It’s built beautifully keeping both heritage and architecture intact, which serves as a mesmerizing view for visitors. Moreover, this is one of the places in Lahore where one could get insights into both the historical and cultural perspectives of Pakistan.
This street hosts many eateries and restaurants, the most famous and known restaurant on the street is Haveli. It is built incredibly combining both conventional and modern architecture with the rooftop seating offering a clear and beautiful sight at the historical Badshahi Mosque for eaters.
Apart from the ambiance, Haveli is known for its most authentic continental cuisines. The yummiest food to try at Haveli would be their “Karahi” both mutton and chicken which is offered in a variety of spices and flavors one can choose from. If you are not a curry lover, you can also choose to try their dry and fried dishes which are equally tempting and delicious. The best time to visit this place could either be daytime in winter for lunch, in the evening for brunch or late at night for the dinner. The prices for the cuisines are very nominal and everyone can almost afford this place.
Veera 5 Restaurant DHA
If you are a THAI OR CHINESE food lover and want some in your lunchtime with your best people, this place must top your list.
Located in one of the posh areas of Lahore, this place is best if you are looking for a restaurant with great multicultural cuisines and a modern ambiance. Offering Thai and Chinese cuisines, this restaurant is not only the choice for the locals but for foreigners as well. As per the reviews from the people, this place has the best hospitality one could ever experience in Pakistan.
The best food to try at this restaurant as per my experience would be their Thai pepper chicken. It was very delicious and mouth-watering for everyone in our group.
Talking about the prices, this restaurant is a little expensive but worth the money. The value it offers is great and should be a must-try. You could also choose this place if you are planning a lunch for official purposes.
Veera 5 Contact no: 0304 4999829
Veera 5 Location: Building no 80 CCA, Phase 5 D.H.A, Lahore
Bagh – The Garden Kitchen
This restaurant is one of the best in Lahore but is underrated having very few reviews. This place is the perfect place to go if you are a family with kids and want to enjoy authentic Pakistani cuisine and Barbeque.
Located in the garden of Gulberg, this restaurant is budget friendly for family gatherings and some quality time with your loved ones. It has some fun activities, playland, and rides for your kids in the family to enjoy and have a fun time while you enjoy the conversations and food.
The best you can eat at this place is their barbeque, known for its most authentic taste. Barbeque offered by this place is rare to find in Lahore. Consequently, locals know this place very well and are frequent visitors to have a good time as a family.
Not only the food but the ambiance is also a contributing element to the popularity of this place. It has a seating arrangement in the garden with very soothing and pleasant lighting, which adds great value to this place.
Bagh Restaurant Contact no: 0320 9992244
Bagh Restaurant Location: HEC Park, Off MM Alam Rd, Block B2 Block B 2 Gulberg III, Lahore, Punjab
The Pantry by Polo Lounge
This place is perfect for fine dining or lunch offering the perfect ambiance for your most formal to semi-casual dining or lunch needs. If you are a lover of elegance and contemporary English food, this place is a must-visit for you. Some of the best cuisines offered by the pantry are pasta, grilled burgers, or chicken and pizzas.
This restaurant is located in one of the posh localities of Lahore “Gulberg”. Prices are a bit expensive but the value against each buck spent is great.
The Pantry Contact no: (042) 35790127
The Pantry Location: Shop No 10 ,Mall 1، 94-D Main Boulevard Gulberg, Block D 1 Gulberg III, Lahore
