LAHORE – Winter has arrived with Lahoris rushing to the famous food spots in the Punjab capital to taste winter delicacies, as it’s the time to get cosy.
Each city and province of Pakistan is known for its unique tasty foods and different varieties.
Lahore, one of the oldest and most famous cities of Pakistan – known for its architectural marvel and tourist attractions – also offers a diverse range of protein laden delicacies especially in fall.
Let’s have a look at few of the top winter delicacies of Lahore that are finger licking delicious and make you want to have more, regardless of their price and location.
Halwa Puri
Perhaps the most popular breakfast delicacy that Lahore has to offer is Halwa Puri.
And the most famous place for trying this food is Sadiq Halwa Puri and Taj Puri Wala.
What makes it even more special is the landscape with historical imprints that you enjoy while having a full breakfast.
Siri Paye
Who doesn’t love some Paaye in this cold weather? Phaja Paye Wala and Nasir Paye Wala makes the finest paaye you will find in Lahore!
Hareesa
Hareesa, also dubbed as the ‘stepsister’ of Haleem, is still a tad bit different from what this mysterious yet marvelous food is.
You can find best Hareesa on Nisbat Road, near Lakshmi Chowk. Although it is not the fanciest places in the town, they serve the most delicious Hareesa that leaves you craving for more!
Fried Fish
Nothing is better than the freshly caught fried fish in the chilly weather!
Bashir Darul Mahi and Siddique Darul Mahi provide people in Lahore with this major winter attraction. These are the most crowded places in winters because nothing is better than having some hot and crispy fried fish during the chilly nights.
Nihari
Nihari is one of the famous dishes in Pakistan. In Lahore, Mohammadi Nihari House and Waris Nihari House offer the sumptuous meal.
Halwa
In a bid to keep up the insulin level, one must not gloss over the importance of Halwa of different categories in this season, which Punjab’s capital is famous for.
There are many kinds of Halwa available in Lahore like Gajar (Carrot) Halwa, Petha (Pumpkin) Halwa, and Daal (Pulses) ka Halwa, you must try this special item if you’re in Lahore because ‘Zindgi ka Maza tou Meethay mein hai!’.
Kashmiri Chai
In the chill of winter nights, there must be something more than an ordinary Desi Chai (Black Tea). Kashmiri chai, also called pink tea or Sabz Chai, is the perfect thing to keep you warm in this season.
You can find best Kashmiri Chai at the tea stall in Lahore’s Lakshmi Chowk.
So just don’t bother about what to eat in this season, take a ride, stop at one of these stores, and curtail the intensity of winter.
Remember Barnard Shaw’s adage: ‘There’s no love sincerer than the love of food.’
