![]() For example, I preferred the Aaloo Paapar with Imli Chutney that my nephew got as his second course to my Masala Aaloo. It’s great and novel and unique to create a fine dining experience but I did feel the need for an a ’la carte menu too. I brought the menu home and I must say I am tempted to throw caution to the wind and return for a spot of Paaya with Soaked Naans and Chops, but I would also put in a suggestion or two. Warning: I wouldn’t advise you get on the weighing scale until you’ve starved off the after effects of this meal! The slow cooked raan was divine, a great balance to the hybrid daal chawal but the rather homey ‘paleeda’, a squash curry, may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Satisfying: absolutely!Įvery meal starts with the first course: the mirchi and ghatia, served with a sugary guru ka paani to balance the spice. The crabs came third in a series of five fine courses, starting with a delicate mirchi and ghatia (with a shot of imli and gurhh ka paani to balance the spices), masala aaloo, barbecued prawns with a shot of coconut cream to drink, the crabs and then a choice of either halwa or kulfi as dessert. When we sat down we were told that we’d be eating for the next 90 minutes and that was no exaggeration. The curry was flavoursome without being overwhelming (it’ll take some time to wash the aroma off your fingers though) and the quantity was actually enough for two. I ordered The Keamari Crabs in a Bucket and they were heavenly. All three offer serious carnivorous luxuries such as Slow Cooked Meat and Kidneys, Crabs in a Bucket, Raan Roast in Dry Red Baste and Creamy Badami Chicken but there’s also a Gharo Vegetarian’s Special for those who abstain. You get to choose from any of the three main course segments: Highway Twist, Captain Charlie, and Bohra Exotic. The very organic ambience has an element of refined distress, a quirky sophistication and the food is a derivative of the mood the place creates. I visited yesterday and I think it certainly is an experience to write home about. Pricey? Yes! Worth it? Read on and decide for yourself… Popular amongst a quiet and perhaps niche clientele is an experience no one should miss at least no one who can afford it (TEE will set you back a little over 2000 per person). And I wouldn’t call them very fine! However, The East End – spearheaded by Fawad Arif, Muffi Halai and Adil Moosajee – offers a unique experience in terms of a five course meal featuring local cuisine. Or at least I think it’s the first I haven’t seen any purely desi fine dining restaurants other than the ones in hotels. Tucked away in Clifton Block 8 is The East End, Karachi’s first ethnic fine dining experience. ![]()
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