Author Archives: Ali Rehman

Madina Murgh Chanay – Rating: 8/10 Value for Money: 10/10

Explored a hidden gem for my foodie friends who are up for a ‘Chana Adventure’. (please read ‘khuwaar like me’) Name: Madina Murgh Chanay Location: Main Bazaar Kotli Pir Abdul Rehman (Behind Pakistan Mint, GT Road, Lahore) Approx maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/9zr3QyGRyN4LpfHKA Quality: Kaali Mirch mai banay bareek chanay (Shorba style). Very subtle masala and spice levelContinue reading “Madina Murgh Chanay – Rating: 8/10 Value for Money: 10/10”

Bus done ho gaya! Sandwich ki Rehri!

I am confident I can open up a ‘Sandwich ki Rehri’ after this COVID scene. Aik aur ‘Beef Sand-krich’ … bareek beef strips, very basic seasoning, only salt and black pepper. Bread Green Valley ki Whole Wheat hai (in case you were wondering) .. Salad patta, caramalised oinion, and timaater (cross section wali picture maiContinue reading “Bus done ho gaya! Sandwich ki Rehri!”

Not your regular Halwa Poori – Desi Aatay ki Pooriyaan (Haji Imam Din)

I never thought I would be posting this here on this forum …… ……. but the truth is that I have found a better ‘Aatay ki Poori’ than Zafar .. This place is right next to Waris Nehari in Anarkali. Location given below Name: Haji Imam Din Poori Poori House Price: Rs. 25 per pooriContinue reading “Not your regular Halwa Poori – Desi Aatay ki Pooriyaan (Haji Imam Din)”

Hidden Jewels – Ghousiya Mutton Chanay, Androon Mori Gate (Part 2)

Androon Lahore has amazing food items on the nukkars of almost every gali. While I was there for the Pooriyan from Meher Basheer last week, I thought of making use of the opportunity and giving a try to a near by locally very famous Chaanay Wala. Ghousiya Mutton Chanay (a.k.a Saeed Chanay Wala) in SaidContinue reading “Hidden Jewels – Ghousiya Mutton Chanay, Androon Mori Gate (Part 2)”

Hidden Jewels – Meher Basheer Androon Mori Gate (Part 1)

Androon Lahore has something very magical in it. The moment I walk in to any one of the gates of Lahore, I get transported back in time. Bareek galliyan, tharron pay baithay huay log, apni mauj mai mast bachay, jharokon say khareedari karnay wali plastic ki latakti tokriyaan aur ‘aaf corsssss’ shadeed lazeez tareen khanay.Continue reading “Hidden Jewels – Meher Basheer Androon Mori Gate (Part 1)”

Street Food 2.0 – Evolution of Street Food!

  Lahore is undoubtedly the cultural hub and food capital of Pakistan. Lahore offers a wide variety of Street Foods and it is one of the quickest and authentic ways to get closer to the Lahori culture. Lahore has seen a shift in its street food variety in the last 1 to 2 decades. ThisContinue reading “Street Food 2.0 – Evolution of Street Food!”

Butts do the best Chanay. Jeela Butt, Shadbagh Lahore

After sitting on my ‘must-have list’ for quite some time it was finally the day to hit Mr. Jeela Chanay Wala. (Jeela Butt) Location: A little complicated for first timers. Had to ask for directions thrice so have given detail below takay aap ‘direct Jeelay ko wajjen jaa kay’ Food: Outstandingly Delicious. We ordered muttonContinue reading “Butts do the best Chanay. Jeela Butt, Shadbagh Lahore”

‘Best Paye in Lahore’ list reshuffled!

My ‘Best Paye In Lahore’ list has just got a major reshuffle and Haideri Paye stands on top now. Multiple reasons for you to visit them Bohat hee lazeez Shorba with the authentic chipkoo-ness from Paye. Deliciously balanced spices and the first bite left me in a ‘Ummmmmm 😋’ state. You don’t have to reach hereContinue reading “‘Best Paye in Lahore’ list reshuffled!”