Café Lal Qila (Tariq Road) has been around in Tariq Road long enough to build a real following — 1,500 Google reviews and a 4.3-star rating. The a la carte version of the famous Lal Qila buffet.
Most people who come here order the Dal Chawal — comforting lentil curry served with steamed basmati rice. The Seekh Kebab is another good choice if you're hungry.
Prices are mid-range here. They open at 12:00 PM and close around 1:00 AM. Phone: 021-35215785.
Whole rotisserie chicken seasoned with special Balochi spices, crispy on the outside
Mutton cooked in a traditional wok with fresh tomatoes, green chilies, and black pepper
Tender beef strips marinated in a spicy papaya mixture, grilled over charcoal
Boneless chicken chunks marinated in cream cheese and mild spices, grilled on skewers
Traditional slow-cooked salted mutton joint in its natural marrow broth
Creamy rice pudding slow-cooked with condensed milk, cardamom, and silver leaf
Full Address: PECHS Block 6 near Tariq, Tariq Road, Karachi 75350 • Open in Google Maps →
Note: Please confirm specific dietary requirements with the server before ordering.
Edited 2 months ago
Public Awareness About LalQila Restaurant!!!!!!!!!!! We recently visited LalQila Restaurant for a family dinner, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. …
7 months ago
Tried their Hi-tea buffet. starting from ambiance it was great and then coming to the food that was unexpectedly awesome and amazing everything was so fresh and piping hot. Chinese was awesome and best fried prawns were showstopper. BBQ was …
6 months ago
We reserved a room here for a family dinner and everyone absolutely loved it. In a nutshell-shell, this restaurant is buffet-style and the whole place is designed as a ‘red fort’. The food selection is vast and includes various types of …
Edited 4 months ago
A beautiful restaurant with an amazing Mughlai ambiance and outstanding food. Every dish is rich in flavor, the service is professional, and the staff is very polite. The atmosphere feels royal, the place is clean, and the buffet has great variety. Perfect for families and special occasions. Highly recommended
4 months ago
I have just arrived in Karachi and went to eat at this place. It's all you can eat buffet with AMAZING food, BEAUTIFUL ambience and AWESOME staff. All the meals are local cusine so you are definitely getting the whole experience! I don't remember when was the last time I was so excited with a restaurant.
Café Lal Qila (Tariq Road) is known for exceptional Pakistani, Mughlai cuisine in Tariq Road, Karachi. Their most popular dishes include Dal Chawal, Seekh Kebab, Chapli Kebab. Rated 4.3 stars by 3,153 diners.
Café Lal Qila (Tariq Road) is located at PECHS Block 6 near Tariq, Tariq Road, Karachi 75350. You can reach them at 021-35215785.
Café Lal Qila (Tariq Road) is open 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM. It's recommended to call ahead for reservations during peak hours, especially on weekends.
The average cost is ₨ 1,285 per person. With a value rating of 3/5, it is considered a well-priced mid-range choice in Tariq Road.
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