Chaat for Karachiites is more of an emotion than a snacking option. You can be from pull ke iss paar, ya uss paar, your chaat cravings will always be a unifying force.
There are variations of chaat’s available everywhere to suit different tasting needs. We have a list complied for all you Karachiites and their chaat ka chaska:
1. Flamingo Chaat
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Located at Boat Basin, Flamingo Chaat is one of the most popular chaat outlets in Karachi. Their chaat along with the rest of their menu is quite the treat but the chaat is, obviously something they are especially brilliant at. Their menu of chaat varies from Channa Chaat, Dahi Puri, Paani Puri amongst many others.
Mun main paani tou aa hi gaya hoga? Aana bhi chaiye! You can always visit Flamingo Chaat and enjoy your dose of Chaat. Chalen phir?
2. Shams Chaat
Shams Chaat has been in the business for over 40 years now and for these four decades, they have served outstandingly amazing chaat. Bhel Puri ho ya Dahi Barray, Samosay ho ya Dahi Puri, Shams Chaat can always be your go to option for snacking. If you are looking for a perfect snacking option tou foran jaayen aur jaa kar Shams Chaat ki chaat khayen!
Shams Chat House Address & Menu
3. Muhammad Ayub’s Chaat- Dhoraji
Khaanay ki aur street food ki baat ho aur Dhoraji ka zikar na ho? Aisa tou ho hi nahi sakta!
Dhoraji is undoubtedly one of the hubs of street food in Karachi and in the midst of this hub is a very famous Chaat House by the name of Muhammad Ayub Chaat. The place is fondly known as Ayub Bhai’s chaat and is home to some scintillating and mouth-watering chaat. Dhoraji tou phir dhoraji hai naa!
4. Cool Inn
Cool Inn ki chaat! Haye. One of the most delicious chaat’s in the city, Cool Inn has a variety of Chaats and unka tou chaat ka menu parhtay parhtay hi pait bhar jaaye. They have a great mix of desi flavours in their chaats including different types of Dahi Puri’s, Sev Puri’s, Bhel Puri’s and others. It is definitely a place to be visited with family for evening or late-night snacking.
5. Mirchilli
The fact that they have three branches should be proof enough that their chaat is not just popular but also very tasty! Just like the name, all their chaat’s have that extra mirchi ka chaska that you might need. A menu that varies from Chaat and snacks into full-fledged meals as well, Mirchilli is a top spot for some chaat snacking. Their Gappa Ghotala is a very popular dish and is also extremely instagrammable.
If you are the kind who enjoys chaat with masala and the perfect desi touch, you should most definitely visit them.
