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Top Buffet restaurants in Karachi, Pakistan

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SUAS SHAH
at 2024 Aug 03
SUAS SHAH
at 2024 Aug 03
Very disappointed 😔, pathetic food quality and very few dishes of main course and sweets. Neve ever visit this third quality chaupal buffet. Waste of money...
Shiraz Ahmad
at 2024 Jun 30
Shiraz Ahmad
at 2024 Jun 30
Wastage of time and money. Sheer disappointment.
No Parking and guidance arrangements. You have to park on the road. Narrow entrance which is not maintained. Only 2 fans in complete restaurant located at one corner.
Below Average food.
Seekh Kebabs, chapal kabab and chapal kabab Handi were extremely salty. Malai boti average. Fish below average. Batair, below average. Mutton karahi below average. Salad bar disappointing and below average. Sweet corner below average.
Over all a nightmare experience.
Lal Qila Restaurant is located on Shahrah e Faisal in Karachi. It's ambiance is same like old mughal forts that's why it's name include Qila word in it. Overall good sitting options are available including outdoors, rooftop and indoor seating capacity. There are around 100 items which include every big to small dish/item. Birthday celebrations are being done here in traditional mughal darbar's way like by saying their famous terms. Overall taste of food was also fine along with overall experience. Staff was well trained and well polite.
mehak iqbal
at 2024 Jun 25
mehak iqbal
at 2024 Jun 25
I recently went to the chaupal buffet
The food was amazing live bar b q and live food they serve the only thing I dislike is the services which is very low they don’t filled the dishes quickly
Overall it was a great experience
food was tasteless and items jn buffet were very limited . i visited north nazimabad branch. bbq options were limited and only served on table on demand. only two ice cream flavors were available. prawns , fish were undercooked and smelly. haleem and pulao were tasteless and stale. despite of 15% of details at their facebook page they charged us full amount for 5 people.
Abdul Qadeer
at 2024 Jun 12
Abdul Qadeer
at 2024 Jun 12
It was *Good* 👍 evening with our guests they welcomed us with Good experience food was amazing and service was excellent and atmosphere was very good overall a very good experience and all guests enjoyed. Prices were moderate. Highly recommended for friends and family. Regards
sumei
at 2024 Jun 09
sumei
at 2024 Jun 09
We recently visited LalQila for our annual university hi-tea, booking for almost 40 people two days in advance. The no-cheque policy meant we had to pay on the spot. The price was 2000 per person, with timings from 4:30 to 6:00.
The restaurant offers a wide variety of food, including pastas, salads, BBQ, sweets, drinks, kachori, chowmein, haleem, prawns, pizza, and shawarma, although cold drinks were not included.

In terms of food quality, I found it average overall. However, some items stood out: the Alfredo, prawns, chowmein, chicken pockets, pani puri, and pizza were excellent. On the downside, the BBQ beef wasn’t cooked properly and the waffles were disappointing.
The food was finished and closed at 6:00, but we were still taking our time without anyone telling us to leave.

The restaurant has a nice ambiance with plenty of seating, including a rooftop area with limited seats. Prices vary for kids and adults, and there is wheelchair access and ample parking available.
Recently, I have been to Saltnat, it's a huge place inside, nicely lit in the evening. The place also observes a good footfall.

Food 7.5/10

It's open air , so it gets very humid. Considering the scale on which they are operating, they should add water coolers to make customers at ease.

Bakery 0/10
Never try !

Live Music 5/10

OH YES , IT'S A COSTLY PLACE, IF YOU ARE WITH A FAMILY OF 6 EXPECT A BILL CLOSE TO 18,000 or 20,000

Anyways, it's worth a try. But not an everyday thing.
Giving overall 4/5 cuz food is the most important thing...

Ambiance is very good... Service is pretty good as well, staff is well trained and wear a smile at all times.

We went there for a dinner buffet and their dinner buffet is a huge amount of 3400 per head offering 100+ dishes ( including all the sauces and salad items ).

Food was good overall, except for some dishes. Especially fish, which smelled strange not only in mine, but all family members' opinion.
Hira Abbas
at 2024 May 24
Hira Abbas
at 2024 May 24
Impresses with a comprehensive menu that highlights traditional Pakistani cuisine alongside contemporary dishes. The buffet is a standout, featuring a wide array of flavorful appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Guests can savor biryanis, kebabs, curries, and a variety of fresh salads and sides, all crafted with authentic spices and ingredients. The dessert section is equally enticing, offering traditional sweets and modern treats. The buffet setup allows diners to explore a rich tapestry of flavors, making it a culinary journey worth experiencing. The ambiance is vibrant, reflecting cultural elegance with a modern twist. The service is impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring a pleasant and memorable visit. A must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking a blend of tradition and innovation.
N
at 2024 May 22
N
at 2024 May 22
If you’re planning to visit this place, don’t. Go somewhere where the staff is respectful. Because the staff here was extremely disrespectful that it felt like a waste of money bec we aren’t able to eat at all. We reached on time, and took all the food we wanted. And when we started eating after sometime the time for buffet was closed. Now we weren’t taking anymore food obviously bec we already did long before they closed it, but we were eating peacefully. But the staff came to us like 5 times asking us to leave bec the buffet time was over, we told them we will leave in about 10 minutes but they kept on sending different waiters asking us to leave, I mean it might would have made sense if it was crowded (it wasn’t, there was barely anyone) or we were asking for more food. But we were just eating at our tables and they kept coming despite us asking them to give us just a few more minutes. So yeah it felt a waste of money bec we weren’t able to eat as much as we paid or even half of it.
A lovely place to experience all sorts of local cuisine at a grand level. Food was good except, we found Malai kababs quite scarce for the value. Since there are a lot of competitors around this place, one should go here to have a more in the boundary, open-sky concept kind of dine-in. There are options to eat over the table or couches or flat wooden takhts which was something we miss in general. I would say, it's a family friendly spot and prices are much more reasonable. Try their mutton chops, BBQ and Karahi. Tempura were on the list but we were already late to wrap up for the day. One more thing, service was pretty slow and when we showed our lateness to receive any food, they apologized like 5 times till we left :)
Atmosphere:
The ambiance was fantastic, creating a cozy and inviting dining experience.

Service:
Although food took over an hour and drinks were forgotten, the staff was apologetic and friendly.

Food:
The dishes were okay but a bit pricey, as expected.

Overall:
Despite minor hiccups, the great atmosphere and decent food made for a memorable dining experience.
Perfect iftar buffet. A bit pricy but value for
Money.
Very good place, services are a bit slow, may be staff thinks, this place is good, and they own this place, and they can refuse anyone.

On the other hand food was fantastic, environment was Awesome,.
Lal Qila is a centrally located restaurant. It offers a wide variety of food in its buffet. Initially when it was started, it was the best restaurant of town, however lately their food quality and variety has gone down especially when compared with the price.
Chicken Malai Tikka and Nargisi Tikka are very good. In fried quail (batair) they are the pioneers.
They have added a photo point in their facility which offers fancy dresses where you can dress like royals and get your photos which is kind of funny thing.
Overall, I would say that they are in middle tier of such kind of buffet restaurants. A few changes in their menu would certainly improve their ratings.
Kashif Nisar
at 2024 Mar 30
Kashif Nisar
at 2024 Mar 30
Not worth it. Poorly managed very slow service hidden extra charges with only cash policy without mentioning anywhere. Most buffet items have zero to no meat. The sweet section is very very bad and has no proper arrangements. Even a single item can be described perfect.
Today 28 March 2024 we are going to get together with office staff.
Atmosphere are very good cosy place.
But the food are not so good average food.
Not recommend for aftar buffet because to much public are if you want any thing to eat you make a Q or in lanes.
Buhat zada pareshan ho gai they her chiz leney k liye line lagani per rahi thi.
Abdul Momin
at 2024 Mar 24
Abdul Momin
at 2024 Mar 24
Visited saltanat Restaurant for the first time, it was an amazing experience. The place is excellent and superb. The food is simply delicious and well prepared. The sttaf is friendly. It has live music and kids playing area to.

Highly recommend!
Had Iftar Buffet here which costed around 3390/- per head. Many food options to choose from and the taste was good as well but nothing exceptional. Tempura Prawns were the highlight for me. For 3390/-, this is an expensive dine in considering the quality that is being offered.
Recently visited the iftar buffet. The ambience and atmosphere is good. Their food needs to get a little better in taste as we are paying a good price. The service was not up to the mark, as it is already a very short time but still they were making unnecessary delays in serving bbq items.

The prawns and turkish kababs were good.

Overall experience 8/10.

P.s. I would recommend this place for family gatherings and casual friends/ colleagues gatherings as well.
Haseeb Farrukh
at 2024 Mar 07
Haseeb Farrukh
at 2024 Mar 07
The restaurant is good nice buffet place taste was avg of all the food except barbe que and sajji was good, overall great place for families
Naveed Aheer
at 2024 Mar 06
Naveed Aheer
at 2024 Mar 06
I went there with my 2 friends for a dinner buffet, The per head price was approx 3000 PKR when we visited in 2024. The quality was good and fresh live cooking. The atmosphere was also clean and good. We enjoyed it.
Syed Ayan Ali
at 2024 Mar 05
Syed Ayan Ali
at 2024 Mar 05
Live bbq, grilled chicken and fried prawns were superb. Good service and well mannered staff. Choupal is great place for family and close friends to have a pleasent dinner. In sweets, cheese cake and ice-cream were tasty while brownies weren't as good as expected because they were dry.
syed ejaz ul haq
at 2024 Feb 23
syed ejaz ul haq
at 2024 Feb 23
Everything was good. Recommended.

They should allow credit card payment, they only accept cash.
Hamza Khan
at 2024 Jan 22
Hamza Khan
at 2024 Jan 22
I had a wonderful experience at Chaupal Karsaz. The ambiance was great, with a spacious dining area, comfortable seating, and relaxing music. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff who cleared our plates promptly. The food was fresh and delicious, with a variety of dishes to suit different tastes and preferences. Cold drinks and water is not included in buffet you have to pay for it separately.

I especially enjoyed the BBQ, and Sea food the grilled chicken, and the cheese cake. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because the price was a bit high considering limited continental dishes , but I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a satisfying and enjoyable meal with their family and friends for their special event or just casual.

Per Person 2700+ Including Tax.
Pathetic experience of Hi Tea at Rangoli, Arena

We went to rangoli on 6th January 2024 for HiTea, place was over crowded, staff were not trained, we directly went to the dining area then one person attended us inside, food stalls were full of people and area was so congusted.
I was taking coffe then one waiter of rangoli ran to me n i was holding a cup of cofee which he spilled on my right hand, no one attented me plus the waiter ran away from there, i was in so much pain, there was no first aid boix so i went to the reception, manager had no clue about situation, after i explained him the whole scenario he said waiter has gone home.
I was hurting so much, my hand was all shaking , it was second degree burn, no one provided first aid and even blamed me for not being careful which was frustrating.

Food was below average, it was the worst decision so i recommend people to safe money and dont visit this place.
Fahad Mukhtar
at 2023 Dec 31
Fahad Mukhtar
at 2023 Dec 31
This restaurant offers buffets for lunch, dinner and brunch (Sunday only).

The food here is just above average and don't have too much expectations about the taste. Since its buffet, some dishes you will like and some you wont. But still its a good deal because they also give you coupons that you can use in the Arena - Family Recreational & Sports Complex which is their play area.

When I tried, most of the dishes in the buffet were up to the mark, some were not. BarBQ, Mutton Kunna, Qeema, Mutton Paya, Salads, desserts were outclass. Seafood was a bit smelly and prawns have a thick coating of batter.

You have to purchase cold drink but mineral water and juices/lassi are unlimited.
Zahid Hassan
at 2023 Dec 18
Zahid Hassan
at 2023 Dec 18
I attended the lunch buffet on Saturday, 16/12/2023, which included exciting activities like game bowling, bull riding, rock climbing, and indoor car racing, all available at a 60% discount with the JS credit card. The ambience was perfect, creating a vibrant atmosphere. However, I must note that the lunch buffet's food quality was average, not matching the excellence of the overall experience. Despite this, the discounted activities and enjoyable setting made it a worthwhile outing.

*SOUP*
Soup Of The Day

*SALAD BAR*
Russian Salad Beetroot Salad Sea Food Salad German Potato Macaroni Salad Apple Cabbage Salad Fresh Green Salad Mix Beans Salad

*DRESSING*

Cocktail Dressing French Dressing Mirror for Fresh Vegetable & Terin

*CHATNI*

Green Chilli Sauce Garlic Chilli Sauce Bar B Q Sauce Tomato Ketchup
Tarter Sauce Mix Pickle Mint Chatni

*KIDS CORNER*
French Fries Mini Pizza

*PAKISTANI*
Bachiya Biryani Mutton Kunna Chicken Jalfrezi Fish Kabab Chicken Pulao Mutton Haleem Daal Makhni Dum Qeema Palak Paneer Chicken Ginger Beef Vindaloo Plain Rice

*CHINESE*
Vegetable Fried Rice Fish Salt & Pepper Grilled Fish Lemon Sauce Chicken Cashew Nut Chicken Garlic Chicken Chowmein Stir Fried Beef

*CONTINENTAL*

Fried Prawn Sweet & Sour Prawn Fried Fish Pasta Arbiata

*BAR B Q LIVE*

Chicken Boti Chandan Kabab

*LIVE DESI*

Halwa Puri Kachori Tarkari

*LIVE TANDOOR*

Plain Naan

*DESSERT BAR*

Gulab Jamun Fruit Triffle Fudge Cake Doodh Dulari Cream Caramel Jelly Chocolate Brownie Strawberry Cheese Cake Hungary Cheese Cake Patisa Barfi Strawberry Sofle (Sugar Free)

*ICE CREAM*

Vanilla Ice Cream
Visited this restaurant on November 27, 2023
Family of eight.

They definitely created good atmosphere matching the fort theme.

Their buffet selection is huge and have dishes of every type to suit different tastebuds.

Not all the items we tried were tasteful. There is definitely room for improvement in food quality.

With the price of 3000 rupees a person one drink should be included in the price.

There are many add on like pictures in traditional Mughal dress, birthday or anniversary event which can be taken price pretty high pretty fast.

Worth trying once.
M Muneeb
at 2023 Nov 25
M Muneeb
at 2023 Nov 25
Babujees is a go to place when ever we visit port grand. Their buffet option is very good.
Specially Tempura Fish and Prawns are the top most priority for us. Fish is so moist, Chicken reshmi is best in bbq.
For us it's like a sea food buffet.
Biryani and Chinese is not that great.
Salad is also very good. Plus now they have live music as well.
Muhammad Abdul Rehman
at 2023 Nov 25
Muhammad Abdul Rehman
at 2023 Nov 25
Modernised version of Laal Qila. Great place for buffet. Features desi dishes. Venue was clean. Staff was fast and responsive. Decoration and aesthetics were very good. Food was very good. Made hot and fresh. Recommend BBQ, pasta, Chinese and most of the desi dishes. Live BBQ available right at the table along with drinks.
STH7
at 2023 Nov 21
STH7
at 2023 Nov 21
SAVE YOUR MONEY AND AVOID THIS TASTELESS BUFFET!

This place is dead. Below average food, the bbq was worst than a roadside hawker stall, they were serving very dry and super salty beef botis. The rice had Kurchan in it.

I would rate this 1/10 and that 1 point is only for Dynamite Prawns apart from that, the whole menu is below average.

There’s no concept of hygiene, the dirty plates were nearby the live buffet, the walls are not even painted properly, I mean why is their management so unbothered about all this??

Pathetic experience, wasted 23.5k and spoiled our birthday party.
The no of items include in buffett were too low as there were only 18-20 items in main course but the taste was Fabolous the environment was superb the service was excellent totally satisfied with the food quality and service but the price are not justified it should be a lil cheaper but except that every thing was up to the mark. Will surely visit again and again In Sha ALLAH.
Note.
If you reserve your table in advance the portgrand entry will be free.
Moiz Khan
at 2023 Oct 29
Moiz Khan
at 2023 Oct 29
Visited Rangoli for Brunch. The menu was available on the website. The place is good and the staff is humble and cooperative except the few ones on which they have to work out. The person who is allocating seats according to reservation is some difficult to work under pressure. Need training to facilitate and utilise his experience.
Well, the buffets were filling timely and efficient. there was no need to worry out and have plenty of time to enjoy and have food.

Recommended to join Brunch. It has plenty of options.

Cash and card both accepted.
Raheela Sabah
at 2023 Oct 06
Raheela Sabah
at 2023 Oct 06
Looking for a fun and exciting place to hang out with friends and family? Look no further than our famous high tea spot, where you can enjoy a variety of delicious snacks and drinks in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Our restaurant offers ample parking space, so you don't have to worry about finding a
hammad wasim
at 2023 Aug 29
hammad wasim
at 2023 Aug 29
I had the opportunity to experience the hi-tea at Rangoli restaurant recently, and while I had high hopes, the overall experience turned out to be rather underwhelming. They charged Rs 1850 for adults and Rs 1150 for children aged 7 to 10. Considering the cost, my expectations for the food variety and taste were quite significant. Sadly, the offerings fell short on both fronts. The lack of diverse options and the underwhelming flavors were quite disappointing. While the ambience and service were satisfactory, it's difficult to overlook the subpar culinary experience, particularly at those price points. The fried prawns were not fresh at all. The good part was that a game was included in the price of the buffet. That we thoroughly enjoyed. I hope Rangoli takes this feedback constructively and endeavors to enhance their hi-tea offering for a more delightful experience in the future.
Shoaib Khan
at 2023 Jul 13
Shoaib Khan
at 2023 Jul 13
Visited during a recent visit to Port Grand Karachi. Beautiful atmosphere with a port view. Quality and delicious variety food especially fried prawns. Recommended for families.
Jawad Amin
at 2023 May 14
Jawad Amin
at 2023 May 14
I have visited rangoli restaurant many times for family functions. I have tried their diner and hi-tea menu's and both are good. Both the dining area and the food area's are well decorated. They also have separate rooms for family functions and birthday events. They also give arena game coupons, which is an additional benefit.
Umair Hussain
at 2023 Mar 08
Umair Hussain
at 2023 Mar 08
Their rates did the justice. I noticed that every branch of Chaupal has different rates, maybe depend on location-wise. Taste of food was good. The ambience was pretty average (need much improvement) lighting were too less.
The time for dinner was around 7.30 but it started laate. Food was good and upto the mark.

Nice ambiance with a view. Recommended for families.
Zubair Mughis
at 2022 Dec 24
Zubair Mughis
at 2022 Dec 24
This was my 3rd visit to Chaupal's Luscious buffet dinner and the taste has remained the same if not better 👍

Today was my cousin's graduation party here too so double enjoyment was there

What to mention they have everything you crave for starting from Soups (both Corn and Hot n Sour), fried fish and prawns, live BBQ and Sajji, desi, chinese, continental, italian plus a wide variety of desserts

Overall a loverly experience of family dining in a cosy environment

A bit expensive though as per head costs around 2350Rs excluding beverages and dining arena is a bit congested bit the overall service and taste makes up for it

Worth giving a try 👍
Wonderful place, Great atmosphere, we visit in December 2022, value for money much better then Lal Qila which is over rated I guess, very friendly staff we went to the Chaupal Roof Top in North Nazimabad. good spread selection, from Salad to main course, their prawns 🍤 and fish was awesome and the most delicious one was their Beef pulao, dessert selection was limited but enough for the topping, Ume Ali was the best of all with wide selection of puddings.
Aqib Khan
at 2022 Dec 05
Aqib Khan
at 2022 Dec 05
The atmosphere at the restaurant was really nice! It had a cozy and welcoming vibe. The lighting was just right, and there was some kawali playing in the background. It was a great place to enjoy a meal and have a good time. Did you go to a restaurant too? How was the atmosphere there?
zaid Almaroof
at 2022 Oct 09
zaid Almaroof
at 2022 Oct 09
I gave them 4 stars and I was thinking about the 5 stars. The only reason was the sets was not that clean otherwise everything was great the food is so good the service was great there buffet included almost everything and it’s all you eat. They have small grill in every table is I thought that was really nice they bring different types of sheesh Kabab with charcoal and you can haves the kababs hot and fresh
Good food and good service. The environment is very nice highly recommend . They got open buffet with variety of food with Big salad bar and addition they have sweets bar. The prices is reasonable also
shahbaz zafar
at 2022 Mar 27
shahbaz zafar
at 2022 Mar 27
best experience we have get together party of 100 person۔
most affordable buffet in town۔
all dishes ar fantastic specially batair n prwans۔
keep it up۔۔۔
Ahmad Bilal
at 2020 Dec 13
Ahmad Bilal
at 2020 Dec 13
Visited yesterday for dinner buffet. I must say very nice selection of dishes and great taste. The ambiance and presentation is also upto mark. Cost is Rs 1299/- plus tax per head. A definite recommendation. Will visit again.