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Famous Thai blogger falls in love with Pakistani street food

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YouTube star Wiens found Pakistan both enticing and exciting

Karachi: Famous Thai food and travel blogger Mark Wiens has fallen in love with Pakistan’s rich, flavourful and culturally diverse cuisine — from the chapli kebab of Peshawar, to Lahore’s karahi and the nihari from Karachi. And Pakistanis are loving him back for his delightful video series and blog, where Mark is seen enjoying lassi or karahi like a local while expressing his fondness for Pakistani food.

Wiens, who has travelled to more 50 countries for the love of food, visited Pakistan recently along with his wife and 2-year-old son. The trip came after he received many emails and social media requests from food lovers.

“Pakistan has been a country I’ve wanted to visit for a long time, not only for the food, but the culture and history,” Wiens, 32, told Gulf News in an interview.

Pakistan Travel Mart’s director Ali Naqi Hamdani hosted the trip, he said.

Roaming around the country, experiencing the aromas and tastes of traditional and popular street food during his 16-day Pakistan tour, the YouTube star found Pakistan both enticing and exciting. “Pakistan is one of the most naturally beautiful, hospitable, and delicious countries I’ve ever travelled to” Mark stated. It is the combination of amazing people and food that make Pakistan an incredible tourist destination.

Best street food

Mark’s culinary adventure began in the food capital of Punjab, Lahore. From there, he moved on to Gujranwala, making his way to Islamabad and Peshawar, then continuing to the mountain region in Skardu, Gilgit and Hunza, finally concluding the journey in the seaport city of Karachi, known as the pioneer of food street culture in Pakistan.

Beginning his food journey in Lahore, riding around in rickshaws, Mark was amazed by city’s food, culture and history. He savoured butt karahi, chana chaat, haleem and fried fish in Lahore and found the best street food in Gawalmandi, Lakshmi Chowk and Shah Alami. Mark and his team then made a sto at Gujranwala, just over 100km from Lahore, to enjoy Gola kabab and a local wrestling match.

“If you love meat, Gujranwala is a worthy stop in Pakistan” Mark says. He then visited Kot Yousuf, a small village of about 700 people, where a family hosted him to local Punjab breakfast which). “Everything was cooked using pure desi ghee (clarified butter) from the buffaloes nearby, and churned by hand, moments before we ate it” Mark gushed.

The foodies then headed to the capital city of Islamabad, which Mark describes as “modern, planned and lovely city with greenery, and mountains” where they had an ultimate experience of dhaba (roadside restaurant) food at Majeed Huts in Quaid-i-Azam University campus.

Mark highly recommended Kebab fry, Daal fry, Chicken laziza and café’s signature dish called “Crisis”, a special omelette prepared hastily for students running late to class.

From Islamabad, Mark headed to Mardan and Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to enjoy Pakistan’s tastiest kebabs. “Of all the food during my entire 16 day trip, probably the single food that made my jaw drop, and made me cry tears of meat-overjoy, was the Chapli kebab” Mark declared. Chapli kebab is typically made of minced beef mixed with spices, onions, tomatoes and citrus juice kneaded into patties and deep-fried on a simmering iron pan. Visiting Peshawar was the highlight of the tour, Mark said, as he appreciated city’s unique culture and history along with kebabs and Qahwa (green tea).

When he reached Gilgit-Baltistan, he found the food to be completely different and natural scenery spectacular. There is no better way to connect with people than a shared meal. Food brought the Thai food blogger and a local Balti family together in Skardu. The hospitality of the family that had prepared some 14 different dishes for the Thai guest left him amazed. “The friendliness and genuine hospitality of the people was just heart-warming.”

Recalling one of his best food memories in Pakistan, Mark told Gulf News, “In Hunza, we were invited to a 400 year old heritage family home where some 20 family members, all huddled around a fire, welcomed us and prepared traditional dishes seasoned with walnut and apricot oil, dumplings, and pancakes. Their hospitality was something I’ll never forget.”

The food voyage concluded in Karachi, where Mark savoured gooey Nihari and a new style of biryani called “Nalli Biryani” which is basically sizzling fragrant rice with melt-in-your-mouth roasted shin (Nalli) meat. Mark also tried Karachi’s essential street food, bun kebab (with patty of minced meat and lentils with fried egg placed in a bun) as well as Karahi and seafood. If he could recommend one local food to foreigners, Mark said it would be Karahi. “A curry cooked over a huge flame, with your choice of meat from chicken to mutton to prawns, always hits the spot.”

All along this delightful journey, Mark found that one thing that binds people together is tea. “There’s no better way to end a meal than with a round of cardamom infused, hot milk-only and no water, doodh patti” he shared.

About Mark Wiens

Mark Wiens is an American who has spent time in Africa and now calls Thailand his home. Talking about his love for food, Mark shared, “Food has always played a huge role in all of my family gatherings as my grandfather was a Chinese chef.” He first started blogging in 2008 and video making around 2011.

“When I first began my website, Migrationology, it was about migrating to a place to learn about the culture, live and eat as a local.” But now Mark is a full time food blogger, vlogger and author. He is one of the top food bloggers from Thailand with over 3 million subscribers on YouTube and thousands of followers on Facebook and Instagram. Sharing some of the challenges of being a food blogger, he said, ““From outside eyes it looks like food bloggers just eat and take photos. While it is fun and enjoyable, but it is a business which requires a huge time investment and persistence.”

The best part, however, is “the freedom being able to work from my computer anywhere.”

Describing his most favourite food in the world, he said, “There’s a Thai dish called “goong pad sataw,” (shrimp fried with stink beans). The shrimp and stink beans are fried with curry paste and it’s an overdose of spicy flavor. You can taste chillies, turmeric, cumin, garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste in the mix, and it’s spectacular.”

Although Pakistani and Thai food are essentially different but Mark found some similarity in ingredients and spices that made him cherish Pakistani food all the more.

Mark’s 5 favourite Pakistani Foods

1. Chapli Kebab - Chapli kebabs are one of the best meat foods in which the meat and spices are formed into patty shapes and shallow fried in a giant iron skillet.

2. Karahi - There are many variations of Pakistani karahis, but I especially enjoyed mutton karahi and prawns karahi.

3. Saag – This speciality of Punjab is vegetable dish, often cooked using lots of desi ghee has a silky texture and very tasty.

4. Haleem - A simple combination of lentils and meat, seasoned with butter, coriander, ginger, chillies and lime juice, makes one of the most surprising dishes.

5. Nihari - One of the ultimate meat-lovers dishes. It is a meat stew with mild spices, and flavourful infused butter with tempting seasoning of chillies, ginger, and lime juice.

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Influencer invasion as Pakistan launches tourism push

• April 24, 2019

by Joris FIORITI

They are young, Western, and full of praise for Pakistan: Travel influencers have moved in on the “land of the pure”, but critics warn their rose-tinted filters are irresponsible and sell an inaccurate picture of the conservative, militancy-scarred country.

As security improves, cricketer-turned-prime-minister Imran Khan is keen to promote the nation’s tourism potential, with the government claiming it has eased visa restrictions for many foreign visitors.

The push has resulted in an influx of foreign travel bloggers extolling the virtues of its mountains and beaches, as well as its rich heritage and history, from ancient Indus civilisations to Buddhist shrines and Islamic monuments.

“Pakistan, it was the trip of a lifetime,” food and travel YouTuber Mark Wiens told his four million subscribers.

Polish blogger Eva zu Beck informed her followers it could “become the number one tourist destination in the world”, while Canadian social media influencer Rosie Gabrielle said she wanted her stories to “tell the truth” about the country.

But there are concerns influencer content does not reflect the major challenges, from infrastructure to extremism, that Pakistan is facing as it embraces modern tourism.

Zu Beck, whose clip was even shared by officials, cites government commerce initiative Emerging Pakistan, as well as Pakistan International Airlines as partners she’s worked with, while Wiens credits tourism expo Pakistan Travel Mart for “making the amazing trip happen”.

Gabrielle says her 3,500 kilometre motorcycle trip across the nation was facilitated by a Pakistani association in Oman.

– Alternative vision of Pakistan – Once seen as an essential stop on the hippie trail, visitor numbers have slumped since the 1970s when the country first underwent sweeping Islamisation then descended into a bloody battle with militancy.

Deadly attacks still occur but security concerns are easing, so authorities and businesses are keen to shake the perception it is a hostile and dangerous place.

They are enthusiastic that so-called social media “influencer” advertising, which generally provides glossy snapshots rather than in-depth investigation, can present an alternative vision of Pakistan to a new generation of young and adventurous travellers.

“People believe them,” says Pakistan Travel Mart CEO Ali Hamdani, who helped set up Wiens trip, adding that bloggers’ impressions are regarded as “authentic”.

Yet Pakistanis and seasoned foreign travellers warn such posts on social media do not paint a full and honest picture of Pakistan.

Tourism infrastructure is severely underdeveloped, there are opaque government restrictions on places foreigners can visit, and travellers are often harassed — whether by men bothering women in a patriarchal society; or suspicious intelligence officials detaining curious sight-seers or insisting on security escorts.

“All this ‘Everything is wonderful in Pakistan’ is just irresponsible,” reveals June, an indignant 51-year-old Briton who declined to give her last name, she had been harassed by a police officer during a visit to the northwestern Swat valley.

Influencers are shielded from many issues that ordinary visitors face, adds Zara Zaman, an attendee at a recent tourism summit in Islamabad.

“All of these travellers are also travelling with crews and are protected by more powerful people,” she argues.

Hamdani, for example, acted as a driver for both Wiens and another influencer, Trevor James, during their visits, smoothing out any issues.

Zu Beck and Gabrielle, were able to visit the southwestern province of Balochistan — famed for its spectacular scenery, but also for violent insurgencies, which means few foreigners are able to visit without the blessing of intelligence agencies.

– ‘Post-colonial hangover’ – What influencers publish “doesn’t represent the real experience,” warns Alexandra Reynolds, an American blogger on her fifth trip to Pakistan, adding that there is a risk that less experienced travellers will be misled by such content and potentially end up in trouble.

“In a time when Pakistan’s international reputation is so fragile, it is not something that should be risked,” the 27-year-old explains, revealing that she too experienced harassment from security forces during a previous trip.

Another tourist Sebastiaan, 30, says he was detained for 14 hours and questioned by suspicious government agents in the southern city of Mithi last September.

There is also frustration from Pakistanis that Western bloggers have been feted by authorities, while locals with better cultural understanding — especially of senstive issues such as gender or blasphemy — are sidelined.

“It kinds of makes me angry to have white people represent us. We are not completely done with our post-colonial hangover,” says Zaman.

At the tourism summit a group of the Western bloggers were widely photographed meeting Imran Khan, with no local travel influencers in sight, prompting a backlash on social media.

Despite concerns, the bloggers remain enthusiastic.

Zu Beck, 27, has gained a huge following in Pakistan, where a local phone company has sponsored some of her videos.

She insists: “My job is not to love Pakistan. My job is to make content. But I love Pakistan.”

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Pakistan Travel Guide – Best Food and Top Destinations on My 16 Day Trip

In this Pakistan travel guide I’m going to share with you the top highlights of my 16 day trip in Pakistan.

Get ready to meet some of the most hospitable people, see some of the most spectacular natural scenery, and eat some of the most incredibly delicious (and meaty) food.

Ok, let’s move right in to the highlights of traveling in Pakistan!

Note : We’ll be writing many more articles and guides that get more specific about a location or food in Pakistan, but these are just my initial thoughts and some highlights.

Intro video

Here’s a quick intro video to get you started. Full videos coming soon!

Also, huge thank you to Mr. Ali Naqi Hamdani , CEO of Pakistan Travel Mart and Landmark Communications for hosting me in Pakistan.

Lahore, Punjab

Lahore is located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, and it’s where my trip to Pakistan began.

Step outside and you’ll immediately realize it’s a vibrant, energetic, late-night, history packed city, where tasty Pakistani food is everywhere you look. If there’s one city to choose in this Pakistan travel guide, Lahore to me, had the most well rounded of everything – food, culture, history, and significance.

Hotel in Lahore – My family and I stayed at  Hospitality Inn , which was safe and clean, and in a great central location in the city.

Street food snacks

A few of the best areas in Lahore to find street food are Gawalmandi, Lakshmi Chowk, Shah Alami, and everywhere in the Walled City.

Chana chaat is a chickpea mixture snack, and as we drove past on a rickshaw, I knew it was a place we need to stop. In moments, he whipped up chickpeas and potatoes, masala powder, and about 4 different chutneys and yogurts. It was incredibly refreshing, the spices blending with the sourness of the yogurt  and creaminess of the chickpeas.

Chana Chaat Address : Located outside Thai Centre in Shah Alami, he’s been selling there for 40 years. Open hours : daytime Price : 120 PKR ($0.90) per plate

Butt Karahi

Butt Karahi Tikka is an institution of a restaurant in Lahore, known as it states in their name, for their karahi’s. Karahi is the name for the rounded metal pan, which is used to cook meat and curry spices, smothered in desi ghee , and brewed into a succulent curry.

Chicken was fresh and delicious, but everyone I was eating with (including myself) thought the mutton karahi was the best.

Address : 17 Temple Road, Safanwala Chowk, Mazang, Lahore, Punjab 54000، Mazang, Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan ( google map ) Open hours : 11 am – 3 am daily Prices : We paid 5,600 PKR ($41.86) for 2 large karahis and drinks for about 6 of us

Siddique Fish Corner

Specializing in only fish, Siddique Fish Corner gives each fillet a nice rub in spices, including plenty of coriander seed and turmeric, and then deep fries it in pure mustard oil. The freshwater fish is fragrant, greasy, and delightful.

Address : Allama Iqbal Rd, Garhi Shahu, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan ( google map ) Open hours : 12 noon – 2 am daily Prices : 400 PKR ($2.99) for a portion

Until reading about haleem , I didn’t known it was a food with so much history and regional variation. I have to mention it quickly in this Pakistan travel guide though, because it was a dish that I totally didn’t expect to be so good – it ended up surprising me.

Pakistani-style haleem includes a mixture of lentils and shredded chicken. When you order, usually some desi ghee is added, and then you season with ginger, chilies, coriander, masala, and variety of other herbs and spices. It may sound simple, but it’s incredibly tasty.

Address : Walled City Lahore right in the courtyard of Wazir Khan Well ( google map ) Open hours : daytime

Walled City of Lahore

Without a doubt one of the top things to do in Lahore is to explore the Walled City . I spent an entire day walking around, eating street food, visiting sights, riding around in rickshaws, and just being amazed.

It’s one of those places where everywhere you look you see something fascinating, and it’s just mind-boggling to understand how everything functions together. From narrow unknown alleys to bustling main lanes and never ending markets, the Walled City of Lahore is exciting and enticing at the same time. I loved it!

Badshahi Mosque

Dating back to the 1600’s during the Mughal era, Badshahi Mosque is a huge mosque located right outside the walled city of Lahore.

It’s a sight that’s so prominent and so important in how it represents Lahore, that today it has become an icon. I especially enjoyed just walking around the massive courtyard, surrounded by red walls and minarets, with the old city of Lahore in the background.

Gujranwala, Punjab

Just over 100 km from Lahore is Gujranwala. We drove from Lahore, taking the historic, and always busy Grand Trunk Road.

Gujranwala is actually a very large and bustling city as well, and locals happen to be very well known throughout Pakistan for their love for food – especially meat – I think that’s why we decided to go there.

Meat Dinner

Again, if you love meat, Gujranwala is a worthy stop when you’re in Pakistan. Now I had an almost un-countable amount of deliciously meat heavy meals in Pakistan, but this restaurant was one of the top.

They really took great care in the quality of their meat, the marinade and rub, and I loved the really smoky grill taste of everything. The goat chops were the highlight, but also the gola kebabs (like meatballs) were superb.

Khizar Tikka Shop Address : Gondlan Wala Rd, Noumania Chowk, Muhammad Pura Model Town, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan ( google map ) Open hours : 12:15 – 11:30 pm daily

While in Gujranwala, Ali’s friend Saim, through his family contacts, arranged for us to observe Pakistani wrestling practice.

Wrestling has been a part of Pakistani culture, especially Punjabi culture, for a long time, and in-between meals it was a cool part of the culture to have a chance to see.

Village eating in Kot Yousef

From Gujranwala, we continued to  Kot Yousef, a small village of about 700 people.

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In the morning the entire Bagdi family (who hosted us), and some of the community from the village gathered to cook us an amazing local Punjab breakfast .

Breakfast included three types of parathas, chana curry (chickpea), halwa, and saag (similar to spinach).

Everything was cooked using pure desi ghee (local clarified butter) right from the buffaloes nearby, and it was all churned by hand, moments before we ate it.

Tent pegging

I never knew that tent pegging , the art of riding a horse while carrying a spear and trying to stab a wooden stake as you race past, is a popular sport (and even form of art) in Pakistan.

Islamabad, Capital Territory

From Gujranwala and Kot Yousef village, we drove to Islamabad (about a 4 hour drive away, and the capital city of Pakistan).

As soon as you arrive, you’ll notice Islamabad is more spacious, the traffic isn’t as chaotic, and things are just organized – it feels like a totally different place.

That’s because the modern part of Islamabad is a new city, planned and built accordingly. It’s quite a lovely city, wide spaces, greenery, and mountains.

Hotel in Islamabad  – We were hosted by Islamabad Serena Hotel , and had an amazing stay. The rooms were excellent, very secure, huge compound, and great service. Thank you Serena.

Majeed Huts

The most ultimate restaurant that we tried in Islamabad has to be Majeed Huts (thank’s to Roads and Kingdoms for this recommendation), a local canteen at The Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

It’s one of the greatest restaurants in this Pakistan travel guide, it has a relaxed, backyard feel while you eat, and they serve up big portions of incredible curries and stir fries.

Their signature dish is the “crisis,” a dish that we’ll cover way more in a full post . But my personal favorite dish was the kebab fry, grilled kebabs, re-fried in tomato sauce.

Address : Shabeer Huts، University Road، Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan ( google map ) Open hours : Not fully sure, but bustling from lunch and into the afternoon Prices : 1,900 PKR ($14.20) for a huge meal for 4

Afghani Kabab House

For dinner, I was excited to check out Afghani Kebab House – pretty self explanatory what they serve!

You can see the smoke rising to the sky from well before you arrive, and their little slider kebabs are superbly tasty. I especially enjoyed it with their Kabuli pulao, slightly similar to Uzbek plov , fragrant rice pilau cooked with sweet carrots.

Address : Street 30, G-9/1 G 9/1 G-9, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan ( google map ) Open hours : 6 pm – 11 pm daily

Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Still smiling from Majeed Huts, we drove from Islamabad to Mardan, a city in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

Mardan is the second largest city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and we came to mostly eat kebabs – and I’m talking about the King of all Pakistani kebabs .

Chapli kebabs

Now of all the food within this Pakistan travel guide and during my entire 16 day trip, probably the single food that made my jaw drop, and made me cry tears of meat-overjoy, was the chapli kebab.

Set aside all health concerns, close your eyes and imagine minced buffalo with a high ratio of fat, mixed with onions, tomatoes, chilies, ginger, citrus juice, slices of bone marrow, all mixed and formed into a patty and fried in its own liquid fat.

Pakistani chapli kebabs are one of the greatest forms of meat I’ve ever had.

Rambail Chapli Kabab House (not pictured, but this was my favorite restaurant ) Address : Peshawar-Rawalpindi Rd, Tarnab, Peshawar, Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan ( google map ) Open hours : 10:30 am – 9 pm daily

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Mardan is just about a 30 minute or so drive from Peshawar, which is the largest city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and quite close to the border of Afghanistan.

A city of immense history, unique culture, and some of the most meaty delicious food you’ll find in Pakistan, Peshawar was a real highlight for me.

Hotel in Peshawar – During our stay in Peshawar we stayed at Shelton’s Green . It’s quite basic, could use a renovation, but staff were nice, and it was safe and functional.

Mahabat Khan Mosque

The white marble Mahabat Khan Mosque was built in the 17th century during the Mughal empire. It’s one of the most picturesque landmarks and sights of Peshawar, and it was very cool to visit.

Peshawari paye

On a full street food tour of Peshawar, we began the day with paye (or paya), a stew of trotters (this time cow feet), served along with actual meat, the stew, and a good spoon of red infused oil (or desi ghee)?

Cooked in a clay pot, and turned on its side to serve, this was one of the most oily meaty and delicious dishes of my trip to Pakistan. You actually need thick bread to eat it, so you can absorb as much greasy oil as possible.

Brains masala in Peshawar was also a highlight.

Tea, and not the milky sweet tea you typically associate with the Indian subcontinent, but rather green tea, is a common drink on the streets of Peshawar. And in-fact, dating back to the ancient silk road, when traders would pass through Peshawar, they would drink tea to chat and discuss and trade.

You can’t miss green tea, brewed with cardamom, when you’re in Peshawar.

Pomegranate juice

Another beverage that blew me away was pomegranate juice, squeezed right before my eyes, with nothing added. One of the best single cups of fresh juice I’ve ever had, perfectly sour, sweet, and fresh.

I really enjoyed Peshawar for the food, off the beaten path streets, history, and the friendly people.

Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan

After a whirlwind and extremely rewarding trip through Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, we continued our Pakistan travels to Gilgit-Baltistan. From Peshawar, we actually had to drive back to Islamabad, then we caught a flight to Skardu.

Skardu is located in a spectacular valley surrounded by the rugged rocky Karakoram Mountain range . I was immediately blown away by the jaw-dropping scenery.

Hotel in Shigar – Thank you to  Serena Shigar Fort Hotel  for sponsoring out stay.

Baltistan food

Within the city of Skardu many of the restaurants serve more Punjabi style food or kebabs, rather than local traditional Baltistan food . But traveling for food, I wanted to really explore the regional local cuisine, and the best place to find that is at someone’s home.

We were invited to a local Balti family home for dinner where they prepared no less than 14 different dishes. Completely different from the spices and desi ghee of Punjabi food, Balti food is heavy on whole grains, plainly boiled meats, and dishes prepared and flavored with apricot oil.

A yogurt and apricot oil stew, was one of my favorite Balti dishes.

Shigar is a district north of Skardu, and it took about 30 minutes or so to drive out from Skardu. Again, a majestic valley, surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and almost strangely lush green trees at the bottom.

The highlight was where we stayed, Serena Shigar Fort Hotel , a 400 year old restored fort, which is now both a hotel and museum. We had an incredible stay in a piece of history. Thank you to Serena for sponsoring our stay.

Deosai National Park

Not everything in this Pakistan travel guide turned out exactly as planned.

After getting a good night sleep in Shigar, we woke up, and packed everything into 4 WD Toyota’s. The plan was to drive to  Deosai National Park , a high altitude plain, and drive all the way through the plain to the other side, and continue driving on towards Gilgit city.

Unfortunately, on the high winding road, it began to snow harder and harder. Our drivers decided it wouldn’t be safe to continue, due to snow blocks and ice on steep roads, so we had to turn around and drive a different route, missing the park.

That being said, it was still gorgeous, and I can’t wait to go back – maybe next time in the summer.

Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan

Quite long and scary at times, the drive to Gilgit, the capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), but again, the area is stunningly beautiful, as is this city, surrounded by massive peaks.

Gilgit is a strategic city, located along the Karakoram highway, the road that connects China with Pakistan.

Hotel in Gilgit – Thank you to Gilgit Serena Hotel for sponsoring our stay. Very nice, almost mountain lodge style accommodation, with great breakfast, and nice garden.

Friendly street food

One of the best things to do in Gilgit city is walk around and explore the markets. I found Gilgit to be one of the most friendly cities of all. We could barely walk a few feet in the market without someone wanting to shake hands or invite us to eat.

Couldn’t resist some street food snacks while exploring – kebabs, pulao, and of course of GB style chapli kebabs.

Family meal

Just outside of Gilgit is the village valley of Jutal, and Nizam, who is employed by Ali, is from Jutal and invited us over for a meal. Again, the natural scenery was mind blowing.

We first went to the garden along the rivers edge to pick fresh vegetables for the meal. And again, the friendliness and genuine hospitality of the people was heartwarming.

Nizam’s family prepared for us an incredibly delicious (one of the best during the entire trip to Pakistan) meals of home-cooked mutton curry and local vegetables, with rice and roti.

Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan

I’m going to tell you straight up, Hunza Valley is one of the most, if not the most, spectacular natural destination I’ve ever been.

Driving there you see incredibly scenery and you actually don’t think your eyes could possibly see anything more spectacular… and then you arrive to Hunza Valley .

Jagged snowy mountains, green and yellow lush valley’s, and contrast of landscapes are truly heavenly.

Hotel in Hunza Valley – Thank you to Hunza Serena Inn for sponsoring our stay. The views from the mountain lodge were spectacular, and cozy clean rooms.

In Hunza Valley, and along the highway to get there, you’ll start to find chapshurro, which is a specialty of the region. It’s kind of basic, rounds of dough flattened out and stuffed with a minced meat spiced mixture, and either fried dry or with apricot and walnut oil.

You’ll find a variety of meat as well, and I tried yak, chicken, and beef.

Long-life Hunza Valley food

In Hunza Valley, especially traditionally, people are known to have a high life expectancy – could be the mountain fresh air, a less stressful life, and definitely partly because of the food.

We were invited to a 400 year old heritage family home where we were served a traditional Hunza Valley meal that consisted of dishes seasoned with walnut and apricot oil, dumplings, and pancakes. Food was plainer in taste, but fresh, wholesome, and very natural tasting. Again, the vibrantly flavorful apricot oil stood out in nearly every dish.

Khunjerab Pass

Final day in Gilgit-Baltistan, we packed up the Toyota’s and set off on a journey along the scenic Karakoram highway all the way to the border of China at Khunjerab Pass.

Again, be prepared for scenery that will make your jaw drop.

The road gains some serious elevation, and with every turn I could start to feel my head start to get lighter and lighter – a slight dizziness.

We arrived to the pass at 16,010 feet. It was about -10 C, so didn’t want to stay out for too long, and literally a few steps and I was breathing heavy.

It literally felt like we were at the end of the world. It was an amazing experience, and more about the journey to get there.

Karachi, Sindh

From 16,010 feet in elevation, down to sea level (with 2 flight in-between – Gilgit – Islamabad – Karachi), we arrived to Karachi, a massive city in Pakistan.

With never ending traffic, loud, and action packed, Karachi is about as opposite from Hunza Valley as you can get  – but it has its own charms. And of course, I came especially to explore Pakistani food, and it would have been detrimental to miss Karachi!

Karachi was our final destination, and the conclusion to this Pakistan travel guide.

Hotel in Karachi – We stayed at Ramada Karachi Creek . Hotel was alright, but it was aging, not the greatest smells, and needed some updates, but overall alright.

Javed Nihari

Nihari is a beloved dish in Pakistan, and it’s one of the thickest, richest, meatiest dishes you might ever eat… I don’t if I can think of anything I’ve eaten that richer or meatier.

I had nihari a couple of times in Pakistan, but Javed Nihari in Karachi was my favorite. Their balance of taste, a little less desi ghee than other versions, and fragrant unique bread, all contributed to its deliciousness. Just a light breakfast to get this food tour started in Karachi!

Address : Federal B Area Block 15 Gulberg Town, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan ( google map ) Open hours : 8 am – 5 pm, and 6:30 pm – 12 midnight daily Prices : 1,150 PKR ($8.60) for three plates

Nalli biryani

There’s a type of biryani which is not actually too traditional, but I guess nothing about it is not traditional, it’s just a new style and many more massive bones added to the recipe.

Nalli means bone marrow, and biryani is the fragrant rice we all love. Combine the two, and you have the most melt-in-your-mouth fragrant rice, both fluffy yet oily rich, all at the same time.

It was one of the most memorable and fun to eat dishes I’ve had in a long time.

Quick note : Ghousia Food Center is the most famous spot, but right across the street is Qadri Nalli Biryani, which is the one we tried. Turned out to be incredible.

Qadri Nalli Biryani Address : Back side of Madni Masjid, 2nd St, Block 6 Liaquatabad Town, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan ( google map ) Open hours : lunch

One of the quintessential Pakistani street foods of Karachi is the bun kebab , a small patty of minced meat and lentils, fried in egg white, placed in a bun, and served with chutney.

You have to taste it to believe it, and once you do, you’ll be in awe. It really is a perfect little combo handheld delicious treat.

Hanif Super Biryani & Bun Kabab Address : New Chali, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan ( google map ) Open hours : 10 am – 10 pm from Monday – Saturday

Dua Restaurant

At the end of a full Pakistani food tour of Karachi, we sat down to relax and eat another feast at Dua Restaurant.

The open air seating, the energy and amount of food, and mainly the prawns karahi, is why I needed to include this restaurant within this Pakistan travel guide. The prawns were simmered in spices and desi ghee, and seasoned with fresh ginger, chilies, and coriander. The hints of cinnamon and coriander seed were amazing.

Address : Marine Promenade, Block 2 Clifton, Karachi, ضلع, Sindh, Pakistan ( google map ) Open hours : 5 pm – 2 am daily Prices : 4,840 PKR ($36.18) for big meat feast for 4

Liyari is a densely population part of Karachi, known as Little Balochistan because many people living there are from Balochistan province.

Just a few years ago, this was one of the most dangerous areas of Karachi . But now, things are very much improved, and that’s why Ali and I wanted to visit.

With a colorful bright painted street in a neighborhood, people are beginning to turn around their lives, and take pride in their neighborhood, and this needs to be recognized.

We had a wonderful street-side breakfast and met so many friendly people as we just hung out.

Dal, goat trotter stew with some extra marrow, and chickpeas with hard boiled egg made a delicious breakfast and just a taste of the positive side of Liyari.

Seafood grand finale

On our final day of this trip to Pakistan, Sharoz invited us to his home on the beach just outside of Karachi, to partake in a full Pakistani seafood feast.

It was one of the top meals, a perfect ending to an incredible trip. Thank you!

Finally, a massive thank you to Mr. Ali Naqi Hamdani , CEO of Pakistan Travel Mart and Landmark Communications.

Ali had been inviting me to Pakistan for a couple of years already, and he’s the one who hosted us. From helping with our visas to arranging all logistics in Pakistan and just hanging out and eating with us, my entire trip to Pakistan wouldn’t have been possible without him. Thank you Ali!

I hope this Pakistan travel guide has shown you a different side of Pakistan that isn’t always portrayed, and given you ideas about the possibilities of where to go, things to do, and delicious Pakistani food. I can tell you with certainty, Pakistan is one of the most naturally beautiful, hospitable, and delicious countries I’ve ever traveled to.

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2 years ago

Really interesting guide and definitely a place worth visiting in the future.

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All this food looks great.

One of the Best Place to Visit Pakistan. Hope to see you again in Pakistan.

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Cool, Pakistan could definitely be a location to visit one day.

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vishal kaushik

Cool blog keep it up.

please come to hyderabad pakistan

Fascinating blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere?A theme like yours with a few simple tweeks would really make my blog jump out. Please let me know where you got your design. With thanks

hi Greetings to the noble people of Pakistan

sankar singh

nice content…

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I have been planning to go to Gilgit and your trip and videos has been so informative. Thank you

Oliver Jack

Great article. Your post is very helpful. You share amazing photos. Great work keep it up.i think you must write more article about Pakistan tourism

Edith Steve

Apricot oil!!! Who knew!! I’ am from Pak. and even I didn’t know it was used in northern paki dishes. Great job! Stay Blessed!

Keep posting good articles like this.

kamrul islam sayeid

it was actually a great great article on pakistan i would say,but can i know what was your overall cost on this tour,i didn’t find any info on it. Thanks in advance

Nadia Shoukat

How lucky are your taste buds and your eyes😍…you made me miss Pakistan 😥

4 years ago

Wow, amazing photos! I hope to visit there one day! You just encouraged me to add Pakistan to my next trip. Great ideas. Thanks!

Joel Bruner

Hi Maria, thanks for your message! Very glad to have inspired you in this way, yes we still miss Pakistan very much ourselves!

Thanks very much Vishal!

5 years ago

Thanks a lot for this awesome article.

Good Post. Keep it up.

Julia, thanks for all your comments! cheers

David Gonzales

What a very useful travel guide! Thanks for sharing!

Wow…superb ..keep it up 🙂

Thanks Nikhil! Take care!

Incredible information here in this blog about Pakistan. Soon Pakistan will the no 1 travel destination in the world. Thanks admin for sharing nice info

Aisha, I can only hope so, and thank you for the kind words, and your support. Take care, all the best!

Keep it up man !!!

Thanks for sharing…😊😊

What a presentation 🙂 Yes Pakistan is enriched with beauty and delicious food items

Hi Rozi, thanks very much for reading, for following, have a great day!

Khalid Shafiq

Thank you for your visit (of course Food Travel Pakistan) Your observation are very important. Your Photography is superb. I watched your videos on TV and liked very much. God bless you

Khalid S. Khan (Islamabad ) Pakistan (Cell No; 03455094316)

Khalid! I have nothing but appreciation for this, thank you SO much for taking the time to write. THis is wonderful, thank you for your support. I can say this, you will definitely see us back in Pakistan again very soon! Take care, all the bes!

Dilnawaz Khan

Thank you very much for visiting Pakistan and showing the World the real Pakistan. Love from Pakistan.

Dilnawaz, thank you very much! We were lucky to have this incredible honor! Take care.

Thank you for covering such a bright side of this beautiful country. I’m a massive fan of Pakistani foods.

Thank you for writing, for your support Usama, have a great day!

grace acham

Pakistanis have very nice food and is organic. I love every moment you test and eat these meals. The landscape is beautiful indeed.

Hi Grace! Yes, we quite enjoyed the food there in Pakistan of course, as well as the natural beauty in the people and the scenery around. Thanks for your comments, have a great day!

Explore Pakistan

I have read so many posts on the topic of the blogger lovers but this paragraph is genuinely a good post, keep it up.

Well thank you very much! Have a wonderful day today, thanks for your kindness and support! Cheers

I am Pakistani, but still will be using your recommendations when i have my next visit back home. I have not tried half the places you have tried. Thanks

This is amazing Sanam, we are very fortunate to have been in such a position, thank you very much for writing. Have a great day (safe travels home!)

Sally Taylor

Hi mark, I’m a white British Muslim revert and married my husband (a pashtoon from Burner in Khyber pakhtunkhwa). After watching your visit to Pakistan, I was amazed at the geographical area you were able to cover and found your reviews honest, eye-opening and very interesting. I wonder if you managed to pick up any recipes which you may wish to share? On the downside, I must say I found your American companion very annoying throughout various videos, copying not only your laugh, but your head movements, facial expressions and vocalisations down to your iconic head tilt of approval, laughing annoyingly before even sampling the food, and constantly looking at you to imitate your reactions to foods. Please leave him at home next time!

Hi Sally, wow! You must have had some interesting experiences there for sure! We would love to re-visit KPK province, I specifically loved the time there, and in Peshawar. Everything is so different, and Pashtun hosts were so wonderful to us (so extremely friendly, it was truly amazing). I felt very lucky that Mark asked me to come with them, it was a life-changing experience, and I literally can’t wait until the next time we can visit Pakistan again! I see you first asked for recipes, I guess Mark’s videos will be very helpful to you, and I’ve also written many articles (on this blog), I hope you can pick up different points throughout all the descriptions of food. Ok, take care, thanks again for your support (and for being patient with me, even though it annoys you 🙂 ), all the best!

Shubhamgarg

We are a big fan of your work Mark. Well done on the fantastic Pakistan Series. You all did a fantastic job in creating this memorable VLOG of the beautiful Pakistan and its loving people. Thanks again on your hard work.

Shubhamgarg, thank you for your very kind words. Have a wonderful day today!

Maqsood Rasheed

Hey, mark you are one of the greatest person.you visit Pakistan and define Pakistan’s beauty in all over the world.very inspired from your work.keep up the good work.

Maqsood, thank you very much for your kind words, and your support! Have a wonderful day

muhammad amir hidayti

thank you for visiting pakistan ,i hope people follow your steps and visit us we will be glad to host them in best of wayz

Amir, thank you so much! Yes, I hope they do as well, Im sure theyll enjoy themselves as we did! Take care

Hi, my family used to live in Abbotabad and i would love to visit, do you have contact details for Mr Ali Naqi Hamdani? I would love to organise a trip! Thanks

Dan, thats great man, I am sure it was a cool experience to live near all those historic places (and within a day’s journey of the incredible mountains as well. That was my favorite part…). Ali owns a wonderful tour-related company, Landmark Travel, operating out of Islamabad and Karachi.

Hammad Rais

From the deepest bottom of my heart, I thank you Mr Weins, for visiting my beloved country and experiencing the vast array of multi-colored cultures and cuisines in the most desi way I’ve ever seen by a foreigner 🙂 And most importantly, for letting the world know that Pakistan is a gem with colors and shades of amazing hospitality and spell-bounding sights. Bohat bohat Shukriya!

You are most welcome Hammad, and thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind message (a huge thank you from all of us!). Have a wonderful day today!

Wow… Superb Presentation, Giving Respect, Showing Local Culture and above all Love for Food!! Amazing… I stumbled upon one of your video and now I am addicted. My family (wife, three children) have been watching your videos as well. Because of your videos I am visiting Pakistan sooner. Wish you Good Luck for 2019 and years beyond.

Dear Mark, It was nice to see you visiting our beautiful Pakistan 🙂 Most of these places I haven’t visited ever but thanks to your videos, I can see them… Thank you for showing the brighter side of Pakistan. Pakistan is a beautiful country! All the best for your future endeavours Good luck and God bless

Thanks to explore the positive and real Pakistan

Hello Hamid, I must just say how lucky we were to have such experiences, I would love to visit again immediately! Take care

Nikki Turner-Chaplin

Karachi fish market though! What a sight (and smell!!) that must have been!

Syed Asad Ali

Great in 2018. Good Luck for 2019………..

Best Regards

Shahzad Malik

Thank you for visiting Pakistan. I am an ex patriot and your videos bring back memories. I hope you visit Pakistan again. I hope you spend more time in Karachi. Karachi has so many attractions and so many varieties of foods and restaurants. I must imagine you were pressed on time but I also feel you did not give Karachi justice.

Hope to see you soon in Karachi.

Malik Usman

Amazing, Thanks to Mark and his friend and specially Mr. Ali for showing us the culture, foods and landmarks of Pakistan. Those really wonderful and breathtaking videos on YouTube.

Thank you Malik, and huge thank you to Mr. Ali!

Dear Mark, Good time slot coverage as per your activities. Not watching only for food and traveling of Baltistan and Hunza as you have presented both very appropriately. Waiting for your upcoming episodes of other countries for HALAL Food. Good Luck Regards, Syed Asad Ali

Thank you Syed!

Sultan Jeofry

Hi Mark, Finally someone who has showed the brighter side of such a diverse country rich in history. I have traveled there many times as I was born to a Pakistani father and Filipino mother. 2 weeks isn’t enough to show any country, but you did an amazing job with the time you had. I am glad to hear that your trip went well. I usually only visit Karachi as that is where my family lives, but I did ask my dad to take me to Islamabad and visit more of the country. Probably the best decision I had ever made. You have really inspired me to travel with my wife and 3 kids to see the mountains and northern areas as they seem so lush and breathe-taking. The views were unbelievable. I will try to stop at a few of the places you did as well. All the beset. Keep doing what you do brother.

Thank you very much for reading Sultan. Thanks to Ali for really creating a productive and diverse schedule during our trip to Pakistan. Every day was all out, from morning to night, and it was one of the greatest trips of my life. Hope you’re doing well!

Dear Mark, I just discovered your blog when a video from your Lahore trip popped on my youtube feed. My 4 year old loves your apartment tour videos. He watches them without blinking :D. I am unable to find a video of your Karachi tour. I love all your videos but other than Pakistan tour, I loved your India tour also. Before trying these foods, in all your videos, you have an expression of happiness with each bite you take. But I think, before visiting India and Pakistan, you didn’t realise that you have a superlative form of your expression of happiness. It’s like saying that you don’t know how high you can raise your eyebrows but then you become surprised/happy like never before and your eyebrows touch new heights. Please keep up the good work. Also, also, I LOVE the fact how you and Yin (I hope I spelled her name right) take Micha with you, you travel with him, you stop for him to take rest during the day, he is eating whatever he has to but he is with you guys. Thank you for showing the world food, hospitality and beauty of Pakistan. Love to Micha, Best Regards, Mariam

Hi Mark I’am not Pakistani but I do appreciated your love of food and of course the the world culture. Well done to represent Pakistan in it’s clear beauty, I love your channel and your program on it. Thank you for sharing the world food,cultural,and beauty, I fell in love of Pakistan specially and the rest of places you visited generally. I look forward to see more from the rest of the world in you channel. God Bless you.

Dear Mark, Thank you for visiting Pakistan. You didn’t even begin to scratch the surface to discover the food culture in Karachi. It is such a grand melting pot of cultures and cuisines that it demands a detailed visit from you. Hope to see you make a trip to Karachi soon.

Muhammad Atif

Thanks for visiting Pakistan

U have to go to crabbing on Karachi sea port with ‘Saleem seafood’, each makai corn and OPTP fries and fish on seaview beach, eat dinner at kolachi restaurant in do darya and try the dohrajee goal Ganda and eat chai and Parathas at chaiwala phase 8 in Karachi.If u did not do all this in Karachi you did nothing. Ali really guided you poorly in Karachi.

Dear Mark, Thanks a lot for visiting Pakistan. I hope to see you again.

Hi Mark, Thank you for visiting Pakistan. You might need more visits to Pakistan because you’ve missed alot of other traditional local food from all over the Pakistan. Nonetheless, I loved your videos and blogs about Pakistan. Keep it up! Thanks

Lovely mark you breaks all barriers of fear people feel going to Pakistan that country is not dangerous there is some issues but life is full of joy even people don’t have money I hope you guys enjoyed visiting Pakistan Big thanks to your partner and your wife and son 👍 Thanks to mr ali

Dear Mark, It’s again another interesting video shared of Islamabad city. Waiting for your upcoming publishings that will not only for the enjoyments and viewing the locations of the other cities and their subareas but also for those learning social aspects which you have maintained before especially with the locals over there.

Best Regards, Syed Asad Ali

Great Article! An amazing writing did by you. I read your article. You explain your topic nicely. When the reader read your article, they will stay here for more time. This post really helpful and useful. It’s a great post for the traveler, those who like traveling. Finally, I would like to thanks to you for an awesome post.

I’m following your videos “religiously” these days and enjoying the same what you have experienced and enjoyed in Pakistan. Excellent videos. I would like to add here something about “Saag” you mentioned in breakfast with Bagdi family near Gujranwala, its actually Mustard Greens which comes in a couple of versions based on its leaf shapes and sizes. Saag is mainly made of Mustard Greens with some Spinach in it. Its not a wild vegetable but a proper and commercial crop. If you are travelling Australia and would like to have some famous Pakistani food or especially Saag, visit my place in Melbourne. I would be happy to host. Cheers

I am a new fan of your team. So far use have absolutey smashed it by showing a true side of Pakistan. Our family watched your videos and think your team have done an amazing job. After watching the episodes my mouth was watering so we had to eat aloo parathas at midnight. Keep up the great work and widh you all the success in the future.

malichat Ua-anant

Everything looks good ! esp. food even though it looks similar with all muslim food. But I love it. Your info are so good with details as usual. Thought that Pakistan is not safe to go. Thanks to you for making a survey for us. Well, finally your works have been paid. You are worldwide famous now. I’m glad for you. You deserved it.

KHALID MEHMOOD

Dear Just conclude third episode and waiting for more. Well Karachi alone need a separate gastronomical episode on it’s on. I hope you get some extre time on your next trip. Waiting haan

It’s brilliant! I’m a fans of your videos and blogs from China, and I want to let you know your travel guide and cuisine recommendations are so great! I travelled to Thailand twice and I love the beautiful place and tasty Thai food, so I just searched Thai food on Youtube and I’m so glad to find your channel. I didn’t think about travelling to Pakistan before but after reading this I think it’s worthwhile to travel there once in my life!

It’s great to see you here in Pakistan, I want to say “Khushaamdeed” and WELCOME you to the diverse but the land of loving and hospitable people. And, one more thing I would really love to suggest that you should try some traditional foods such as “Dum-Pukht”, “Roush”, “Larmoon”, and “Sareed” among many other delicious foods out there.

When I was searching for something for my travel niche blog, i found your excellent post. Thanks for sharing your great roaming experience with us. It is good to know about the Pakistan country and its specialties. I would like to travel over there in my future holidays. You are doing a great job with this site. Keep blogging, and it is a great habit that let us learn so many things.

Dear Mark, Its really great to see you here in Pakistan. No. of food & travel bloggers are here. But your presentation for your planned visit and your very respected attitude for each and every people is really appreciable. Good luck for your upcoming journeys

Agreed, what stands out about Mark’s videos are the attention to detail with regards to visuals (seeing this food in 4K makes me almost able to smell the food), and his respectful attitude throughout, which is lacking on some other people’s videos who just end up being patronising and blatantly ignorant.

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M Nadeem Sarwar

A big big thank you to you for sparing time and visiting my beautiful country. Luckily when i was in Lahore, i tasted almost all of these points and many more too. Thank you for showing our positive side to the world

Oh wow. I’ve been dying to get to Pakistan. Just for the food alone. Its very similar of course to the Muslim cuisine in India. You’ve seen and visited and eating in some great places!

Makes you wonder doesn’t it? If people just spent their lives enjoying food like this and not worrying about anything else, the world would be a better place. I was drooling all the way through watching these videos.

Hi, Mark, Welcome to Pakistan! I am always watching your videos, I like to watch food videos. I am happy that you visited the Pakistan. Pakistan has a nice people and delicious foods. Thanks for visiting Pakistan

Finally a food blogger went to Pakistan!! I’m so excited about this vlog of yours and just made my mouth water with Pakistani food. I thought that you will be going to Chakwal where my husband is from but still your videos serves as a window for everyone to know what a beautiful country Pakistan is. Keep it up Mark and looking forward to see and watch new travel and videos!

Hello Mr.Mark Wiens I am biggest fan of yours.I am watching yours video past few yearsand I love them so much.Ialso loved to read your blog. It will be pleasure if you visit Bangladesh specially in Dhaka(My city), Gazipur, Narayanganj , Manikganj . Iam eagerly waiting for you sir.

Hi Mark .I am biggest fan of your.plzzzz come in Karachi Pakistan.i was a shook for me when I saw this blog.i am sooo excited to next video.

I am happy that you visited my country & my cities Lahore & Islamabad 🙂

Joona Ranua

Welcome also Finland, Lapland. Tervetuloa!

HI MARK PLEASE UPLOAD GUJRANWALA CHAKWAL AND GILGIT VIDEOS THANKS

In gilgit videos our neighbors will pollute the comment section for sure

Food looks incredible. I never realised that there are no women at all in Pakistan! Wierd.

Varun Mahajan

Hy mark sir,. I m biggest fan of yours. Pls come in North India … specially Delhi Punjab rajahsthan nd Jammu nd Kashmir state …

Awais Qarni

I always wanted to invite you in Pakistan but Ali won. But any how I’ll invite you again in couple of years and take to country side of Pakistan and will make you taste new things you haven’t tasted in this tour. Mark, Thank you very much for coming to Pakistan and showing the positive image of our country that unfortunately isn’t shown on international media. We have a great potential in tourism industry and I hope after watching your video people will realize that. Thank you again.

Hi Mark, I enjoyed tremendously this presentation of Pakistan. Didn’t realize it has such natural beauty and certainly it’s been added to my bucket list! It would definately enhance my appreciation of you tour and its geography if you could also include a map showing the itinerary of the places/cities. Thank you

Ahmed Noman

Dear Mark, I love you so much. I was following your blog for past many years and always keep you inviting to my homeland Pakistan. It was a shock for me when I saw this blog. You were so near to my house in Islamabad when you were visiting Afghan Chapli Kabab shop. It was my great aspire to see you and be your host in Pakistan but unfortunately I got aware about your trip when you had gone back. Any how I am so happy that you visiting Pakistan and made a posted a blog. I am extremely thankful to you for giving us this honour and wish you a good time in future.

I loved reading this post and has given me inspiration to add it to our travel list, not only for its delicious food you describe (can almost smell the spices from here) but also for highlighting interesting places to visit.

Maura, You always welcome to Pakistan with wholeheartedly. You will experience an unforgettable journey of a lifetime of Pakistan.

Nimesh Ganatra

Great post! Thanks for sharing this amazing post.

Pakistani food is really awesome.

Mujahid Latif

HI Mark. Thank you for visiting my country and showing the positive image to the world. I watched your whole series of food travel in Istanbul, and now I am planning to visit Turkey in the next few weeks and planning to visit all the restaurants that you visited in your trip. Most of them I already saved in my Google Maps to visit them. Thank you again and keep doing the good work. Love and best wishes for your next trips.

Tazeem akhtar

Hello mark thanks for your visit to Pakistan i think you like my Pakistan and Pakistan’s foods come again and si more places and foods you never been to Azad Kashmir I like you in pakistani shalwar qmeez and your wife and son

Yayyy i am so glad that you went to Pakistan (my country) Mark. I have been following you for a long time and always wondered why you haven’t visited Pakistan yet because food culture is huge there but somehow gets neglected by others, But you guys nailed it by showing the great local food. Thanks for the amazing report and beautiful coverage.

Hey Mark, Thank you for such a lovely content about Pakistan. You made me miss all the excitement all over again. Soon I will travel back to Lahore, my hometown to enjoy some Pakistani food.

Do visit this legendary shop in karachi Panwaari, here is the link, its EXCLUSIVEP https://www.facebook.com/panwaari.pk/

M.Ahmed Sarwana

U missed the most reputed eastern dessert shop in pakistan, ‘Panwaari Natures Delight’ ‘which sells 24k gold ‘PAN'(a mughal dessert , which reflects the Royalty of pakistan and also a dessert ‘Ice & Fire Pan’ , yeah literally a combination of ice and Fire in food. I am sending u the link of the brand , do visit their facebook page and saw their videos of lighting desserts with ‘FIRE’. In addition international and national media covered their food items, its completely the legacy of pakistan. ‘. https://www.facebook.com/panwaari.pk/ https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159545633350442&id=86398345441&funlid=11CQXsVqBPpXMlLd https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday/videos/10157227885472119/ Dunya News: Watch report on making of Ice fire pan. http://video.dunyanews.tv/index.php/en/mustwatch/71401/Watch-report-on-making-of-Ice-fire-pan#.WQUlFgt1AP2.whatsapp

Nice and great if you mark to visit Pakistan and show people the beauty

Thanks Mark….

Bilal Iftikhar

Hi Mark, Thank you for coming. I hope you come again with other friends.💐🌷🌷🌷🌻🌻🌻

Taimur ali khan

How come you didn’t go to Kolachi in Karachi and Monal in Islamabad? Wish you could have highlight the modern side of Pakistan too. Nevertheless you have done a fine job in opening us up to the rest of the world. Thanks and Stay blessed.

Ashfaq Ahmed

I wish I could find and meet you guys. (From pakistan)

Vinod Ponnan

Excellent report and in depth coverage of the local food. Great pics as always. Its a pity, the Pakistani food is not very well marketed outside of Pakistan.

Thank you for the kind words Vinod, yes I will try to show how wonderful the food of Pakistan truly is!

Arsalan Baig

Yes Vinod, you are right we suck at marketing!

Iqra Junaid

Hi Mark 😇. First Of All i wanted to thankyu 4 coming to my country . 💐 And Also Thankful Of Mr Ali Who Invited you Here 💐 Pakistan and pakistani food is very amazing and i hope u came again.😊 Thankyu very much for sharing ur experience of coming and food.😍 I can almost see that how much u enjoyed here.😎 Come soon .😊 Take care .😇 Best Of Luck For You Later Journeys. 🙃 Bye 😇

Wonderful comments Iqra, thank you so much. Yes we were very fortunate to be welcomed in such warm ways, and really the whole experience was the trip of a lifetime. Have a great day today!

Hello Mark, besides all the nice food, where’s the toilet😅?

They are not in open, dear. Usually we have two or more toilets in a house. Plus there are public toilets as well. will show you upon ur visit to Pakistan. Cheers

Nice guide. I am thinking of visiting

Your trip is awesome, food showing in the videos are 100 times more delicious, you are the reason i am going to visit Lahore sooner for food only.

That is wonderful Imran, I hope you have a great trip! Take care, all the best, thanks for the support.

Amazing and delicious food!! Thank you so much for showing us beautiful Pakistan.

DEBORAH HAKIM

Dear Mark, Thank u for the food blogs I receive by mail.. The food looks so delicious and tempting, so why don’t u include a few recipes too along with the countries u visit. Thanks once again.

Thank you for the suggestions Deborah, I will do my best! Take care, and thanks for reading.

patrick rajan

hi mark,the food in pakistan looks delicious and wud be but the hygiene index is zero absolutely//the chapli kebab is fried in looks like used tractor diesel oil//this is unfortunately a failed state//verry verry dangerous//the people are hospitable but you never know what might happen the next minute//take care

Rehman Tariq

Patrick have u ever visited Pakistan or u r only influenced what media said about Pakistan? Mark n his team recently visited Pakistan n I think they know better about Pakistan.

rajan your hateful thoughts and comments are not appreciated here. I see no differences here between you and my unfortunate president Trump. you sound Indian, so what do you say about the following link? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_in_India Mark Wiens is about Food and Travel to any culture and destination, not into any dirty politics or racist comments or even any suggestions. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I fail to see what “Rape in India” has to do with a food blog, you just end up sounding like exactly like Patrick Rajan, the same person you were criticizing, what a hypocrite you are. You appear to be an American not too happy with Mr Trump but are behaving pretty much the way he does.

wo wo wo…. hold on hold on….. who in a Efff…. invited you here on my conversation netaji? sounds like you’re an indian? if you do then I’ma tell ya’ll serious problem, you fkr…. always always dig in other people’s business, each time I go to any 7-Eleven, subways or dunkin donuts you people staring at customers wallet, and how in da Eff… you call me a Rasict? you netanji need to focus on your own $***t and stop interfering other people business, you understand. if you are a real human being then just shut da Effff…. and don’t even reply here, and if your a real asshole then say some smartass $***t here and I will keep on replying. do you netaji $***t at your own people. I’m a pro Pakistan and you need to keep off your jealousass $****t from my conversaion. B.A.

charlie your irrelevant and disrespectful comments are not appreciated here, this is a food blog, “Rape in India” is not relevant in this discussion and is not a suitable “comeback” to any other idiotic comment. The fact that you use such a horrible thing such as rape as some sort of tool of one-upmanship makes YOU the racist.

and you are one jealousass sob who can’t see others people happy, you really think your $****t don’t stink, right? just Effff off of my conversation. and stop your $***ty comments here.

Charlie agree with you 100%, and as for Netaji its a shame that you ignored the raciest and hateful and nasty comment your country man passed about pakistan. World knows how dangerous is India, for the tourists are being robbed, kidnapped raped and murdered there, and you people cannot stand the truth and deny these ugly reality about India.

We always see, hear, read a lot about Indian cuisine and sights and scenes of India, Its nice to Learn about other countries that are not always talked about. Leaving the minuses aside Pakistan seems like a great place to visit !

Janice, it was a truly wonderful trip, one of the best trips of my life. No hostility whatsoever, and really the opposite – the humility and hospitality of the local people was just out of this world. So warm, such a happy trip. You should visit if you get a chance. Thanks for your comments and have a great day!

Sanwal Memon

Joel, from karachi here. Just had a question, isn’t it extremely different than what others perceive it as they do in other countries? Yes the situations were not that good a few years ago but you guys said it perfectly. Not gonna quote but will paraphrase. It has changed dramatically in the past few years.

I’m so glad you enjoyed your time, and would love for you guys to come back again. Trust me, Karachi has so much to offer, that unfortunately you guys couldn’t experience, you will be mind blown. Hit me up when you come next time, will arrange everything for you guys. including hotels, the best local food spots and much more!

Hi Mark, can’t wait to see the full episode of your 16 days trip to Pakistan. The intro looked so amazing. As usual Mark you make your food look so delicious and your trip so interesting. The Pakistanis are so friendly and hospitable too. Thank you. Well Done!

You are very welcome June, thank you for the wonderful comments and for your support.

MUHAMMAD SALEEM

Thank u so much for VISIT pakistan … I hope after ur VISIT more foreigners would love to visit pak We pakistanis welcome all of you …

It was a wonderful visit Muhammad, I would love to come again. Take care, and thanks for the support!

DHON BALISI

Thank you Mark, for sharing with us those sumptous food nice place its a quite opposite on what we see in the movies, news, regarding pakistan…very eye opener…

Hello Dhon, and greetings! Yes, it truly was a beautiful country, I knew it was going to be a special trip but it definitely even exceeded those expectations. Visit if you have the chance, and all the best. Good luck to you!

Freda Hanum

Thank you so much for your info on food and the wonderful sceneries….it’s breath taking. It also a very good guide if we wants to travels in future…really appreciate so much for foods & guides….thumbs up for everything you do.

Ali HaiDer Rajpoot

Hi Mark! you Are Awesome Bro and i Like Your all Video’s and Thank You Soo Much To Coming Pakistan .

Binh duc hieu Hoang

thanks Mark,i am very glad to hear from you again,i don’t need to go there,i am there with you guy when I am watching the videos ,I eat I travel with you,beautiful country,nice & friendly people,the food is so yummy..thank you,nice traveling and careful of every thing and say hi to your wife and your son for me,i hope we will meet someday,Binh.

Thank you for sharing your food experience in Pakistan. I don’t think I will have a chance to visit that country. I’ve had Pakistani food in the local restaurant here in Toronto, Canada. We have a lot of middle-Eastern, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Filipino Food here. But watching your video is a great experience. I feel like I am eating with you and tasting the local and authentic food. Please keep on sharing.

Hi Mark, I’m a big fan of your youtube videos and I’m a Pakistani-food-addict Japanese, For many years, I have eaten it at least 1~2 times a week at Pakistani restaurants in Japan. So, this blog-journal makes me wanna go to Pakistan as soon as I possible. This is the great hint to travel there in my future. I can’t wait for your entire video series in Pakistan.

Zaheeruddin Babar

You have explored a very little of Pakistan and its Foods,But whatever u have explored and the way u have ,filmed ,compiled ,and presented ,is just amazing.THE WHOLE PAKISTAN SERIES seems A DELICIOUS DISH cooked and presented by an expert Master Chef.People like me will never forget THE TASTE OF THIS DELICIOUS MASTERPIECE.

Hi Mark, Im form Paris , big fan of your vedios , thank you so much for visiting my county 🇵🇰 ❤️❤️ You are just awesome 👏🏼 Stay blessed

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments Anisa! We loved our trip in the absolutely amazing country of Pakistan.

thank you for being you and showing us the side of that land and people which we almost never see … eye opening … looking forward to watching the whole pakistan series … all of your work is truly inspiring and pure enjoyment … excellent work … such engaging posts … such detail … such effort … such respect and kindness to all people and their culture

Ak Russia, Thank you so much for the great words! Even I am looking forward to seeing how the whole series turns out when its done. Thanks for reading, and have a wonderful day!

Umair Ali Syed

Thank you, Mark, for showing the real side of my country.

It was our great pleasure Umair, have a wonderful day!

Hi Mark.. Thanks alot for visiting Pakistan and enjoying food. Hope your videos will add our positive impression in the world.

I hope that as well Nida, it was a great time, a magical place, we truly enjoyed ourselves. Have a great day today!

Mark Next time you come to pakistan make a plan of a meetup for your followers in Pakistan 🙂

Thanks for the suggestions Fahad, I will keep that in mind! Take care, have a nice day.

Hey Mark, Thank you so much for visiting Pakistan just recently, and as you experienced your tremendous and marvelous meeting with local people, food and unbelievable natural scenery that blessed into this country, no wondering why some of the media showed the negativities of this beautiful land as you never experienced while in Pakistan. There’s much more interesting and such amazing sites and foods in the small villages throughout the country. I so much honor your steps to open up more reality to others to discover and show the facts and truth about Pakistan’s Natural beauty and loving people. I am a Pakistani born American, fashion designer turned Chef who loves travel and foods around the world, so, please do Chicago at your earliest convenience. I urge the United Nation to honor you as an Ambassador of peace and prosperity.

What wonderful comments Saleem. Thank you so much for the thoughtful words, we will try to do our best with this series, yes for all the reasons you describe. Have a wonderful day today in Chicago, and I am also looking forward to the day where we tour that city as well! Take care, all the best!

Joel, Please let me ahead of time of your plan touring Chicago. Thank you

Very beautiful trip

Glad that you visited Pakistan but dissapointed that you did not go anywhere to Balochistan to taste our food and see our culture.

Thank you so much for the message Rayan, we did look into the area of course, and tried to sample Balochi food while in Karachi. You are right, we need to go back to Pakistan to explore in even more detail! Such a beautiful place.

Jamal Kabeer Khan

Thank You Mark for showing the positive side of my country. Some of the places even I haven’t visited but you showed it to me. I am waiting for all the videos to come on youtube and It will be really nice to see them. Thanks again.

You are most welcome Jamal! Thank you so much for reading. Take care!

Hi sir Mark its very very good to see u n our beatiful Pakistan Im a big fan of u & always watching ur evry videos & love it,I always thinking y the food bloggers r not coming to Pakistan especially u sir,thank u so much to come here v love u sir & u made it done, the way u describe our county food & people ur a great person sir thank you so much Sir again I wish I can meet u there f I know ur n Pakistan

Ijaz, thank you very much for reading, and thank you so much for the very positive comments. Have a great day today!

Sohaib Saqib

Bruh thank you so much for visiting Pakistan. I would have loved to see you and to pay for your food. I live in Lahore. if I knew before that you are here. I would have tried my best to meet you. I just missed a chance to meet you. Hope to see you again sometime. Best wishes

Thank you so much for the very kind offer Sohaib, it was one of the most warm welcomes I could ever imagine. With luck, we will meet again sometime. Take care, enjoy the day!

Ibrahim jan

Dear mark, i am surprised that you visited pakistan but didnot see paradise on earth, i mean (khyber pukhtunkhwa) swat, kalam, malamjaba , behrain gabin jabba etc ‘ A mesmerizing paradise scenry places.. very beautiful , infact most beauyiful, natural and scenic place not even in pakistan but all over the world . A paradise on earth

Hi Ibrahim, thanks for reading! Actually we did visit KPK, and the Northern areas of GB Province as well. All of those articles and more will be coming out soon. Have a great day today!

Thank you for you visit to our Beautiful Country Pakistan 🇵🇰

Thank you Mark :’)

Hi Mark ~ Thank you for helping us see the reality of our “whole” world and its people. You are a reflection of the best in all of us. Your videos serve to beautifully demonstrate Mark Twain’s observation that: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness” — as well as what amazingly delicious food is all about. All the best to you and your family.

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and great quote Ron. I agree whole-heartedly. Take care, and thanks so much for the support.

Great work Mark i ve never knew such beautiful places and dishes are in Pakistan!

Eylse it truly was a special place. Have a great day!

I am glad you put in mountain scenes, because Pakistan is known for mountaineering, especially K2, It’s always nice to be locals dressed in local custumes and cooking food they themselves eat.

Increíble trabajo! saludos desde Medellin, Colombia.

dizzy Traveler

Nice reading your blog on Pakistan. It will definitely help me planning my first time to Pakistan in 2019. Food pictures are amazing!

That sounds great Dizzy Traveler, keep me up to date on your trip when it happens, I would be very curious to know more about the things you come across as well. Take care, safe travels!

Absolutely gorgeous! I have a good friend who lives in Pakistan and have always wanted to visit. I notice few women in the photos, unsurprisingly. Were there women in public in many places you went to? Bravo on this post!

Hi Kailey, thanks for the message! Well, it seems that women and men just separate in pretty much all public settings. Not having lived there, I dont know how much more I can say, but walking around, entering restaurants, also in shops/markets/stores yes we would definitely see women.

Mahera Imran

thank you so much Mark for coming .i have been waiting for this so long.thanks for portraying our true face to the world.we all are obliged and honoured that you loved the culture and hospitality .come again soon.thanks again

Mahera it was our honor and privilege. Thank you so much for the kind words and support. Take care! All the best.

Noor Humaira from lahore

Hello Mark Thank you Mark for visiting Pakistan . when i watched you visited pakistan i and my daughter been weeping for some time. my country pakistan is beautiful and have generous people but rest of world call terrorist with your tour to pakistan world will see a bright side of pakistan . actually we never pay you ever for your Favors, Obligation, good deeds. For all my life i will be thank full to you best wishes for you and your family ying and love best wishes for mika

Thank you so much, Mark, for visiting Pakistan Unfortunately I did not know about this you are in my hometown Lahore Maybe Next time Good Luck

Tristan Adams

Great post Mark! Very envious that you get to travel to amazing places and try different cuisines!

Thanx🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💜💜💜Verry verry much my brothers and your friends and family to Comme pakistan 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👌👌

Janet Fuller

Mark, So enjoy your travels with you! The food looks amazing and the people so warm and friendly. I am also enjoying watch Micah grow up. He is a very lucky boy to have the parents he has .

Dhadz Rosales

I start my comment with a question. How do keep yourself thin? I really admire your sense of taste and how you project the goodness of every bite. Mark you maybe the instrument of change. You made me think that unity in the world could be posibly be done by showing the true good side of every nation. How people think towards someone and something has to be changed in order to accept someone’s culture and understand it’s value.

Israr Hussain

I feel you missed the Baluchistan and Kashmir. Baluchi food,culture and hospitality is amazing. You must come again to Pakistan and explore more. (Sarso ka Sag) with butter and bread and lassi.

Also i want to you to review Islamabad…how did you felt being at there?

Thank you for visiting man….hope you visit again.

Qamber abbas

Great stuff 😀 thanks for covering the food scene in Pakistan .

Hello Sir, This is Manik Saha from Bangladesh. I just loved ur video. I am ur biggest fan. Since 2014, I follow U! I’m following ur every single step. U r my idol. Keep upload video continuously. Take care, sir. 🙂

Bilal Imran

Mark! big Fan of your videos. Me along with my family really like your videos. I wonder why you were not coming to Pakistan, and now you visited the Pakistan, I really enjoyed while reading about Pakitani food and culture from you and informative for me as well although I’m Pakistani and dont know few stuff that you told in your blog. and it was a great loss for me and my kids that we dont know that you are coming to Pakistan, and we are unable to meet you. whenever we go out for food my kids acts like you, the way you like and comment the food. whenever you visit Pakistan in future please do let me know, I would like to host you as well.

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Hashoo Group has become prime sponsor and hospitality partner for Pakistan Travel Mart. The MoU signing ceremony with Landmark Communications for showcasing its hospitality portfolio in the country’s largest travel and tourism expo was held here. Hashoo Group, owners and operators of the leading chain of hotels in Pakistan – signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Landmark Communications to support Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM), which is Pakistan’s largest Travel and Tourism Expo. In a ceremony held at Islamabad Marriott Hotel, an agreement was signed by Haseeb Gardezi, Chief Operating Officer, Hashoo Group Hospitality Division and Ali Hamdani, CEO, Landmark Communications. Hashoo Group is the prime sponsor and hospitality partner for PTM, which is scheduled to take place at Karachi Expo Centre from 8th to 10th October this year. During PTM, Hashoo Group will showcase its hospitality portfolio at D1 Stand in Hall 4 of the expo centre.

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A Thumping Success | Pakistan Travel Mart Ends on Positive Note

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KARACHI: Held in the city of lights, the first of its kind, three day Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) ended on Sunday, 26 th November, 2017. The mart consisted of over 120 notable national and international brands of travel, airlines, hotels & tourism industry who exhibited their travel and tourism products under one roof.

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Through the event, the Pakistan Travel Market (PTM) has been highly successful in bringing opportunities, content and digital tools, to support the growth of the national travel industry by facilitating new connections and lasting business relationships, and by applying global network and expertise to local markets. Everyone who attended the Mart was highly impressed by the displays, it left both local, and foreigners surprised that Pakistan had so much to offer tourism wise.

“Not every dream becomes a reality but Pakistan Travel Mart was a dream that became a far better and superior reality”

This was said by Syed Muhammad Ali Hamdani, CEO, Pakistan Travel Mart at the occasion of PTM gala dinner organized at Pearl Continental hotel Karachi.

While addressing an immersive gathering at post PTM, he welcomed all the national and international guests, particularly the foreign delegates of Thailand, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey, Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan. He thanked Mr. Sardar Ali Shah, Shaheen Air, Hashoo group, PIA, Mezaab group, Turkish Airlines, Serene Air, Qatar Airways, Holiday weekly for their copious amount of support along with all the other participants of PTM 2017.

He said, “I would especially like to thank Sardar Rafiq Khan for giving unflinching support to PTM and helped make this project successful. In-sha-Allah Pakistan Travel Mart 2018 will be far bigger in scale and better in terms of quality”

Addressing the gathering Sardar Rafiq Khan, Chairman Bukhari Group said that he is the happiest person and extremely surprised today to see the success and extraordinary turn out. He also thanked Sindh Minister Tourism, government of Sindh for his support on every step of the way along with all the supporters and exhibitors.

“The event turned out to be better and far exceeding our expectations. In-sha-Allah next year PTM will be even better” he added.

While speaking on the occasion, the tourism Minister AJK congratulated Mr. Mohammad Ali Hamdani and his teams for taking such a great initiative to give such strong push to Pakistan tourism industry. He also congratulated Sardar Rifiq and paid rich tribute to him for the services he is rendering to Travel and tourism industry of Pakistan.

All other speakers at gala dinner spoke very high & congratulated Syed Mohammad Ali Hamdani for his efforts and the success of the event, like Secretary Tourism, government of Balochistan, senior official of TDCP, Tourism Corporation KP, Gilgit- Balistan, Mr. Shakeel Ahmed, Executive director UIC, delegation heads of different countries, Mr. Abdullah Hafeez Khan, Deputy General Manager, Brand Management PIA and Mr. Faisal Rafique, Chief Commercial Officer, Shaheen Air.

The Chief Guest of the event, Sardar Ali Shah, Sindh Minister for Culture , Tourism, Antiquities and Archives said that now is the time to convert terrorism to tourism, while speaking at occasion. He also congratulated Mr. Ali and assured his cooperation and offered his full support for every tourism organization in the country, working anywhere in Pakistan for the promotion of tourism.

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