Pakistan is a South Asian country that is full of beauty.
I’d like to ask you, What comes to your mind when you think about Pakistan?
For me, I think of the beautiful city and the beautiful people. The first thing that I ALWAYS think of is the food.
As with any country or group of people, food plays a huge role in life and culture. If you know any Pakistanis, or have ever visited Pakistan, you know that this is an absolute fact.
Now, I am not Pakistani, nor have I ever been to Pakistan, but I’ve been wonderfully blessed with having befriended some Pakistanis, and having been introduced to Pakistani food.
The food itself is AMAZING. The moment you taste it, it’s like stepping into a whole another world.
So many different colors and flavors, so many types of dishes. The aroma of the food coats the entire house!
One of the wonderful things about Pakistan are the food streets. The first food street originated in Lahore, and have now grown to exist in every major city in Pakistan.
You can pretty much go there any time of the day, except during the holy month of Ramadan when there is no eating during the day. In my opinion, one of the most amazing times to go there is at night; the hustle and bustle of it all is exuberant, and all the vendor’s push carts, some usually decorated, just adds to the awe of it all.
The variety of food is endless. Any and every type of Pakistani food is served there, from little finger foods to actual meals; and freshly squeezed fruit juices. Some great dishes if you visit Pakistan are Tikka, Chaat, Pappu Burger, Sheesh Kababs, Fried Fish, Biriyani, and Tandoori.
Another important advantage is that everything is pretty cheap and affordable. Depending on where you are, it’s pretty healthy, too.
Food streets play a very important role in not only tourism, but to the locals because of many reasons. First, it’s cheap, which is good for lower income families and individuals. Second, it’s a good way to make money, especially for certain men and women who may lack certain educational skills. So all around, it’s very positive for the community.
Unfortunately, a concern pertaining to the street foods is bad hygiene. Some vendors and/or hawkers may be unaware of certain risks that could lead to food poisoning. Sometimes carts could be too close to sewers or garbage, or might not have access to clean water.
In my opinion, while it is a big concern, you can easily just watch the people make your food and see if it’s prepared accoring to your prefrence.
Concluding, Pakistan is a very beautiful country, with a beautiful culture and unique and exquisite food! There are many ways to enjoy the best of both words, i.e. the culture and food, and one of those ways is by visiting one of the many food streets. It just shows that you don’t always have to know how to make something to be able to enjoy it!
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