4 Best Desi Food Streets in Lahore

Top Desi Food Streets of Lahore

So, here is my list of the top places in Lahore to get your authentic Desi food and why you must go there at least once.

Lahore Fort New Food Street

I had been there once before to have food on the roof top of Cuckoo’s den, but this time the only functioning diner was Haveli

None of the other places had live music on their roof top, and the traditional art work and restoration work on these 200 years old red light district Havel was the best.

I got to Lahore Fort new Food Street at the Taxali Gate of Lahore Fort on a Careem Hail Ride and had to Pay Rs 800, one way.

Haveli Restaurant is over booked on weekends so, get there early to get a good view of Badshahi mosque, Lahore fort, Ranjit Singh’ Samadhi and Royal Gardens from the roof top.

Many love birds’ flock here to see this romantic view of the lit up mosque at night.

The live music playing there adds to the mesmerizing environment.

After going over their extensive Desi Menu, I ordered Chicken Karahi, Seekh Kabab and Salads, which arrived in Okay time.

The organizing staff was accommodating and on the ball, but the waiter staff seemed distracted.

Maybe it was because of their work load.

The half karahi size was smaller than usual, but the waiter never informed us about it.

Then, the Seekh Kababs were bland tasting.

Haveli charges on the heavier side, so take you Debit Card with you.

The top deck at Haveli was full to capacity and people stayed on their chairs long after they had their dinner, desert of Halwa, feerni and fluda.

The most interesting thing to see is the way the haveli people have tried renovating this traditional building to its former glory.

This pleasure district was the center of song, music and dance in the Mughal Era, also known as the Heera Mandi or Shahi Mohalla.

Recommended things to eat at Lahore Fort Food Street.

These are the recommended things to eat at Haveli Restaurant Lahore Fort Food Street Lahore:-

• Chicken Handi
• Lamb Chops
• Daal Masala
• Mutton Handi
• Mutton Makhni Malayi Boti

Other restaurants at Lahore Fort Food Street

• Cuckoo’s Den
• Rivaaj
• Andaz

Gawalmandi Food Street Lahore

Gawalmandi was the place where the colonial British tried settling their more civilized natives (in their opinion), which were Hindu families of Lahore.

The intricate architecture on the façade of these old mansions is breathtaking even now.

When the Hindu families left for India, immigrants from Indian Punjab occupied various floors of this town and the whole street lost is eminence.

The positive aspect of this cross migration was that immigrant Kashmiri and Punjabi families brought with them a new way preparing Desi food, which people love about this food street.

Desi Saag, Hareesa, Sirri Paye, Lassi, Murgh Cholay, Fried Fish are the top menu items here and retain their Punjabi authenticity.

Top Desi Restaurants at Gawalmandi Lahore

The places that you can get these meals at Gawalmandi Food street are-

• Sadiq Murgh Cholay wala
• Amritsari Hareesa wala
• Haji Sardar sahib Fish and
• Yousaf Falooda wala.

I went to Gawalmandi Food Street for breakfast and enjoyed my paye, eggs, paratha, cheese naan, Lassi and Chai.

• Chaaye Khana Restaurant

Old Anarkali Food Street Lahore

Old Anarkali food street has all the Desi food you need, but it also has something extra – heritage

Tillay wali Jooti found here in traditional shops are a magnet for visitors to Pakistan.

Then, you have Pakistan’s outstanding Heritage Museum in Lahore, Tolington Market and Zoo close.

Also, see

• Badshahi Mosque Lahore
• Lahore Fort
• Heera Mandi Lahore
• Old City Lahore Wazir Khan Mosque
• Beautiful mosques in Pakistan

If you can merge into the crowd and act Pakistani in such an interesting but over crowded place – you will be rewarded.

I tried a Desi Lunch of Biryani with Chicken Raita and Kebab here and it was heavenly.

• Also, see Turkish Doner Kebab Islamabad

The fresh Citrus juice and Sugar Cane “Roe” here in the Month of January will give you a sudden jump start to life.

Top Desi Restaurants of Old Anarkali Lahore

To get this food , try

• Riaz Falooda place
• Bukhara Restaurant
• Yasir Broast Chicken and
• Quetta Hotel.

Lakshmi Chowk Food street Lahore

I did not get a chance to go here but I have heard that they have the best Desi Chicken Karahi ever.

If you like Pulao better, then do not miss Savour Foods.

Kulfi ice-cream in Lakshmi has the most condensed khoya found anywhere else.

• Also, see Best Ice cream in Islamabad

Top Desi Food Restaurants Lakshmi Chowk

To get your top quality food, try

• Nishat Café
• Butt Desi Karahi
• Nisbat Gol Gappay Wala, and
• Kashmiri Daal Chawal
• Savour Foods