Lahore food guide: where locals actually eat, from Mall Road to DHA

Lahore's food scene runs on three things: charcoal, desi ghee and late nights.

The classics

• Bundu Khan, Mall Road, seekh kababs and tikkas since 1948. Listing.
• Butt Karahi, Gulberg, karahi by the kilo; go hungry and go in a group. Listing.
• Phajja Siri Paye, Lakshmi Chowk, for the brave, at dawn.

Modern Lahore

• Café Aylanto, Gulberg, the business-lunch standard. Listing.
• The DHA Phase 5–6 café strip for coffee and brunch.

Practical

Most family restaurants run past midnight on weekends. Gulberg and DHA have easy parking; Mall Road does not, use a ride-hailing app.

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