History
The history dates back to the 19th century when a popular Scottish doctor ‘James Burnes’ worked in Sindh for the Raj. After the doctor, the street became known as the ‘Burns Road’ or ‘Burnes Road.’ However, after the partition, the name of the street changed to ‘Muhammad Bin Qasim Road,’ yet the people savor the ancient name more.
This food street was constructed back in 1870 and was used for artillery training and acted as a practice hub for the British army, according to Mr. Arif Hasan, a popular city architect. Later the training hub transformed into the food hub.
Best food attractions
The burns RoadRoad best food to eat and best restaurants to visit are chosen below.
Agha sajji
The most famous Agha sajji offers a big menu with various desi food. If you are craving some delicious and finger-licking karahi, sajji, or BBQ, you must visit agha sajji. The unique taste of their special spices will surely satisfy your desi food cravings.
Their menu includes many meat varieties, including chicken karahi, chicken steam chargha, BBQ, chicken green, and white karahi, among many other options. The specialty of this restaurant is Sajji which is available in different options, including mutton sajji and chicken sajji. They make the best sajji in the whole of Karachi.
Food center biryani
Biryani lovers must visit the food center for the most delish biryani in Karachi. A full plate of warm and spicy biryani is worth dying for. Must try their beef biryani and feel the flavors and spices in your mouth balanced superbly.
It is no wonder that karachites celebrate their festivities and special occasions with biryani, but no doubt it is everybody’s favorite. The food center offers a variety of options on its menu, but its specialty is chicken and beef biryani.
They also offer dine-in and takeaway. Enjoy the best biryani of Karachi at really budget-friendly prices.
Azad Bun Kebab
Azad bun kebab is the popular Burns Road bun kabab. The place was established in 1952 and served the most flavorsome burgers. The place is loved by everyone and is always crowded. Their specialty is not only bun kebabs but also open bun kebabs.
The delicious kebabs in a soft and crispy bun with sliced onions and chatni are enriched with flavor. Enjoy Azad bun kebabs at an affordable price whenever you crave them.
Mazedar Haleem
How many of you love Haleem in breakfast or lunch? Try out the best Haleem with the combination of nan for your lunch or breakfast or maybe dinner. The cherry top is the perfect balance of spices and flavors with lemon and fried onion.
Delhi Rabri House
All the sweet lovers need to visit Delhi rabri for the most delectable dessert. Their specialty is pista rabri, with the most perfect amount of sweetness. The soft pasta rabri melts in your mouth, offering the best end to your dinner.
Cafe Lazeez’s Makhan-khattakat
The Makhan-khattakat is considered the burns road’s best food to eat. You can select the things you want to add to your katakat and stand right there while it is in the process, giving some major food cravings. Try out this most flavorsome meat dish with ingredients enhancing its flavor.
Waheed kabab house
the pioneers of BBQ, Waheed kabab house burns road is popular for its traditional taste. They serve the cuisine culture of Delhi in the center of Karachi. Generations have passed since its establishment, and it is the third generation now continuing its legacy.
Their menu decades back included only Boti, kababs, and kheer, but now it offers a variety of options to try including korma and nihari.
The article concludes with the top Burns Road attractions and the best food to try in Karachi’s historical and busy food street.
