Karachi walon ka chai kay bagher guzaara is close to impossible. Tapti hui garmi ho ya sardi kay naam pay dhoka, if there is one thing that remains constant throughout in the culture and lifestyle of Karachi, that is Chai.
Karachi Waalay love their chai like we all love our Eidi kay notes, Karak!
Chai Dhabbas in Karachi:
There has been a wave in Karachi in regards to Chai Dhabas, especially in the past five years. There is an urban style chai dhaba every five minutes of driving in Karachi and all of them have their own specialties to offer. It is an interesting concept and these Dhabas are also open for Sehri with deals that might just be even better than the regular Pathan ka Chai Dhaba that has been around your home for years!
Here is a compiled list of Chai Dhabas that are serving Sehri that you can enjoy with your family and friends!
1. Chai Shai
How can anyone forget the walls painted with pop art and Pakistani Media related things? Chai Shai was one of the first Chai Dhabas to have taken up on creating this Urban Chai Dhaba culture in Karachi. Found at Bukhari Commercial, Chai Shai has always been a favourite for people around Karachi. Their karak chai with their assortment of Parathas are to die for!
2. Chotu Chai Wala
Famous for the name that it has, Chotu Chaiwala shot to fame very early on in the journey. For Sehri, Chai and Paratha make the best combination when it comes to Karachiites and when followed by some amazing raita with the Paratha’s, Chotu Chai Wala is a great place to go to.
Sirf Naam ka Chotu hai, taste aur environment main it is the ‘baap’!
Chotu Chai Wala Address & Menu
3. Fibbi
Puri raat Ludo khelnay ke baad Sehri karnay ka maza hi kuch aur hai! Fibbi, unlike most other Chai Dhabas, allows you to enjoy board games with the Chai, paratha and other stuff that you are savouring. The Menu at Fibbi is more diverse than other Urban Chai places and has options like Rolls, Sandwiches, Burgers and a little bit of BBQ.
This Ramadan they have an additional 20% discount on Iftar too.
4. Koyla Chai
One of the most amazing tasting chai options in Karachi has to be Koyla Chai. They have made sure the standard of their tea is unbreakable and with the crispy Parathas that they send the customers way, it is only fair that we talk about them as well. An excellent option for a weekend sehri.
5. Chai Wala
Perhaps the first to come! Iss Chai Dhaba revolution main agar kisi ko credit jaana chahiye, that has to be Chai Wala. With their fancy truck art themed Dhaba’s, they not only started a Chai-volution but they also made sure the taste was exceptional. They have been functional since the very beginning and still have customers drooling over the Chicken Cheese Paratha and Chai. Their chocolate chai is a must try as well!
6. TBH- Tea Be Honest
To be honest, Tea Be Honest is an interesting addition to the Chai Dhabas of Karachi. They have ample deals and meals that keep the customers happy, full and coming back to them. In the blessed month of Ramadan, give these guys and their Ramadan deals a try to come back home happy and fulfilled!
TBH- Tea Be Honest Address & Menu
7. Chai Deewari
In the heart of Gulistaan-e-Johar, Chai Deewari is one of the finest Chai Dhabas on the other side of the city. Maan na tou parega, Karachi is divided into two halves and where the Chai-volution might have started ‘pull kay uss paar’, areas like Gulshan, Johar and even Malir Cantt are catching up with it! They have some rather reasonable deals and discounts that you can avail this Ramadan for Sehri!
8. Chai Session
Chai Session is in North Nazimabad with a rather fancy interior that fascinates customers and onlookers right away. The food they offer is also rather fascinating and makes sure the ‘karakness’ of the Chai is never compromised on. It’s a perfect spot for Sehri this year and to have a good time with your friends and family.
