Bukhara

Peshawar

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Bukhara

The rooftop barbecue restaurant is one of the finest dining establishments in the entire city, offering panoramic views, live music, and traditional floor seating for those who prefer it. Both a la carte and buffet service are available. Prices are higher than at most local establishments, which means there are rarely too many diners.

Dining

Meat is an essential constituent of Peshawari dining, which comes in two main configurations: as tikka (barbecue) or karahi (a variety of spicy curry). A common way to order is to select the variety and amount of meat, and have it cooked in your presence. Other typical regional dishes include chapli kebab (and other sorts of grilled meats), fried fish, rice-based Kabuli palaw, and further Pashtun specialties. If you're sensitive to spice, make sure to indicate your desired levels of heat when placing an order.

Habibi

For a BBQ feast the region is know for, try the excellent Habibi, whose best offering is a special BBQ platter (the full version serves a party of 4 or 5, while the 1/2 is enough to feed a couple), which includes a variety of chicken, mutton, and fish dishes, as well as the …

Shiraz Ronaq

The restaurant is a longtime local favourite, enjoyed especially by large parties and families for its spacious setup. Dinners are the busiest time, with a varied buffet of Pakistani, Afghani, and even Chinese dishes. Book a table in advance to ensure …

Charasi Tikka

Meat is ordered by the kilo at this reputable Old Town establishment, diners' selection then sent straight to the open kitchen to be cooked to their liking before their very eyes. Transparency is certainly part of the appeal, and so is the traditional ambience and authentic cuisine of Peshawar, where meats are cooked on …

Hong Kong

The longest-standing Chinese restaurant in town is an unpretentious eatery and a family favourite. The menu is dazzlingly extensive, with forty-eight varieties of soup alone, and a further many noodle, rice, and meat dishes. Prices are reasonable and seating …

Bukhara

The rooftop barbecue restaurant is one of the finest dining establishments in the entire city, offering panoramic views, live music, and traditional floor seating for those who prefer it. Both a la carte and buffet service are available. Prices are higher than at most local establishments, which means there are rarely too many …