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Okra Karachi: A Fine Dining Experience with Mediterranean Flair

If you are looking for a place to enjoy a delicious meal with a sophisticated atmosphere, you might want to check out Okra Karachi. Okra is a restaurant specialising in Mediterranean cuisine, with dishes ranging from salads and pasta to seafood and steaks. 

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Okra has been serving its customers since 1999 and has earned a reputation as one of the best fine-dining restaurants in Karachi. In this blog, Graana.com will provide an overview of OKRA Karachi.

 

Location of OKRA Karachi

 

 

Okra is located in Zamzama, a popular area that is home to many boutiques, art galleries and cafes in Karachi. The restaurant has a cosy and elegant interior, with wooden floors, dim lighting, and comfortable seating. The walls are adorned with paintings by local artists, adding a touch of culture and colour to the space.

 

OKRA Karachi Menu

 

 

The menu at OKRA is diverse and creative, offering something for everyone’s taste buds. You can start your meal with appetisers like fried goat cheese with mixed greens, figs, and crisp veal salad, smoked trout with apple and horseradish cream, or chilli prawns with avocado.

For the main course, you can choose from various pasta, such as spicy crab linguine with lemon and chervil, ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach in herb cream sauce, or pici pasta with sauce bolognese. If you prefer rice dishes, you can try the risotto with saffron, zucchini, prawns and truffle seasoning, or the seafood in fruity olive oil.

OKRA also offers meat options like charcoal grilled chicken, braised rack of goat with herbs de provence, pan-fried steak in butter and green chili, or fillet steak with morel sauce. OKRA is one of the best seafood restaurants in Karachi.

For seafood lovers, there are options like pan-fried salmon with caper berry butter and fennel, coriander-crusted fish of the day, grilled tiger prawns with herb lemon butter sauce, or scampi style prawns with garlic, parsley and lemon.

 

Complete Menu of OKRA Karachi with Prices

Following is the main menu of OKRA, one of the best restaurants in Karachi.

Menu Item Price
Fried Goat Cheese with mix Greens, Figs & Crisp Veal Salad 1,585.00
Mediterranean Mezza Platter 1,485.00
Romaine, Grilled Avocado and Smoky Corn Salad with Chili Caesar Dressing 1,585.00
Buffalo Mozzarella with Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon 1,745.00
Smoked Trout with Apple & Horseradish Cream 1,865.00
Norwegian Gourmet Smoked Salmon 2,045.00
Chili Prawns with Avocado 2,045.00
Carpaccio of Beef with Fresh Herbs 1,365.00
Soup of the Day 685.00
Portobello with Rocket, Sun Blushed Tomatoes & Ricotta 1,685.00
Roasted Feta with Oregano & Sweet Peppers 1,485.00
Seared Halumi with Pear, Chilli & Rocket Garnish 1,385.00
New Zealand Mussles in Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic and Parsley 1,685.00
Smoked Salmon Pouches with Pimento Cream 1,685.00
Escargot ‘Burgundy Style’ 1,790.00
Grilled Calamari with Chilli, Lemon & Rocket 1,585.00
Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato & Basil 1,985.00
Spicy Crab Linguine with Lemon & Chervil 2,685.00
Pici Pasta with Sauce Bolognese 2,490.00
Spaghetti with Prawns, Cherry Tomatoes, Capers, Olives, Oregano & Chili 2,945.00
Ravioli Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach in Herb Cream Sauce 1,985.00
Risotto with Saffron, Zucchini, Prawns & Truffle Seasoning 3,285.00
Seafood in Fruity Olive Oil 3,945.00
Pan Fried Salmon with Caper Berry Butter & Fennel 3,565.00
Coriander Crusted Fish of the day 2,185.00
Scampi Style Prawns with Garlic, Parsley and Lemon 2,685.00
Grilled Tiger Prawns with Herb Lemon Butter Sauce 3,685.00
Charcoal Grilled Chicken 2,185.00
Escalope of Chicken with Dijon, Celery & Green Peppercorn in a Cream Sauce 2,185.00
Braised Rack of Goat with Herbs de Provence 2,585.00
Goat Shank with Saffron Risotto 2,785.00
Arabic Grill (for Two) served with a Selection of Mezza and Arabic Bread 4,245.00
Burger with Shake Shack style sauce 1,685.00
Pan Fried Steak in Butter & Green Chili 2,685.00
Fillet Steak with Horseradish, Mixed Peppercorn in a Butter Sauce 2,945.00
Pepper Crusted Steak with Roquefort Sauce 2,845.00
Tuscan Style Fillet of Beef with Parmesan Asparagus Risotto 2,985.00
Fillet Steak with Morel Sauce 3,745.00

 

OKRA Lunch Menu

 

Menu Item Price
Spanish Style Blistered Padrón Peppers with Garlic Aioli 625.00
Greek Style Vine Leaves 735.00
Cauliflower `Tabbouleh’ 685.00
Halumi & Mushroom Kebab 765.00
Mushrooms Prepared in Cream Sauce on Ciabatta 785.00
‘ Fluffy ’ Boursin Herb Cheese Omelette 985.00
Fried Eggs with Homemade Merguez Sausage and Charred Tomato 1,585.00
Scrambled Eggs with Sucuk 1,185.00
Arabic Kofta & Shish Tawook with Pita Bread, Ezmeh & Pickles 1,165.00
Methi, Kulfa, Tomato & Chickpeas 425.00
Sarsoon ka Saag with Makai ki Roti (good for 2) 845.00
Classic Burger with Fries 1,250.00
Peppered Beef Stroganoff 1,985.00
Sweet Potato Fries 985.00

 

Specialties

 

Menu Item Price
Broccoli Tempura With Ponzu Sauce 945.00
Cheese Soufflé (25 minutes advance order) 1,145.00
Purple Tip Asparagus with Seed Mustard Glaze 1,785.00
“Charcuterie” Salami Dried Turkey, Chorizo, Duck Prosciutto, String Cheese & Smoked Turkey 3,785.00
Caesar Style Kale Salad with Roasted Onions, Veal Bacon & Feta Cheese 1,385.00
Boquerón’s (Spanish Pickled Anchovies) 1,195.00
Orange & Fennel Salad 1,385.00
Seared Yellow Fin Tuna with Soba Noodles 2,500.00
Classic Steak Tartare 2,265.00
Organic Tagliatelle with Lemon, Cheese & Basil 2,235.00
Linguini with Boquerón’s, Peppers & Bread Crumbs 2,435.00
Black Ink Pasta with Mussels 3,785.00
Pan Fried Swat Lake Trout with Lemon Butter Sauce ( Per 100 gm Rs. 885) 885.00
Duck Ragù with Pappardelle 2,785.00
Classic Veal Stew with Rosti ( Dutch Veal ) 3,545.00
Moroccan Style Fillet of Beef with Couscous 2,885.00
Classic Beef Bourguignon 4,400.00
Steak with Truffle Béarnaise Sauce 3,445.00
Beef Medallion with Café de Paris Butter 2,645.00
New Zealand Tenderloin Steak with Mixed Peppercorn Sauce 6,600.00
US Angus Rib Eye Grass Fed (Long Feed ) 14,200.00

 

Desserts

To end your meal on a sweet note, you can indulge in some desserts such as chocolate mousse cake, tiramisu, cheesecake, or ice cream. You can also order a selection of cheese platters if you prefer something savoury.

 

Drinks at OKRA Karachi

Okra has a well-stocked bar that serves a range of drinks like cocktails and mocktails. You can also enjoy some coffee or tea along with your food.

 

Timings

 

 

Okra is open for lunch from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm on Sundays to Thursdays and from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. It is open for dinner from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm on Sundays to Thursdays and from 7:30 pm to 12:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Okra is a popular spot for locals and visitors who want to experience fine dining at its best. It is advisable to make reservations in advance as the restaurant gets busy during peak hours. Call them at (021) 35866616 or visit their website for more information.

 

Conclusion

Okra Karachi is more than just a restaurant – it is a destination for food lovers who appreciate quality cuisine served in an elegant setting. If you are looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself to a memorable meal, Okra Karachi is just the place for you.

To know more about restaurants in Karachi, visit Graana.com.

Umer Zahid

Umer is a versatile writer at Graana.com with a passion for crafting compelling stories. His expertise lies in crafting clear, engaging content across a range of mediums and formats.

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