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Top 10 Places With the Best Halwa Puri in Karachi

From its high-end eateries to its old haunts, Karachi is well known for its delicious cuisine. The City of Lights especially never disappoints in terms of breakfast options, especially the local favourite: halwa puri.

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Reflecting long-standing local culinary traditions, halwa puri is a quintessential part of a typical Sunday morning routine. Graana.com has listed the most popular places that serve the best halwa puri in Karachi.

 

Top 10 Halwa Puri Spots in Karachi

The following table enlists some of the most famous halwa puri options in the city, along with their addresses, timings and contact numbers:

Restaurant Address Timing Contact Number
Dhamthal Gulshan-E-Ali No. 2, Ayesha Manzil, Naseerabad, Block 7, Gulberg Town 6 AM to 12 AM 021 36330774
Fresco Sweets and Bakers Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Aram Bagh 9 AM to 12 AM 021 32218926
Chatkharay Stadium Commercial Area, DHA Phase 5 9 AM to 11 PM 021 35848958
Quetta Alamgir Hotel Alamgir Road, Delhi Mercantile Society 5 AM to 12:30 AM 021 34926333
Miraal Ayesha Residency, near Charminar 7 AM to 2 AM 0300 9277639
Tooso Commercial Area, Alamgir Road, near AllahWali Chowrangi, Bahadur Yar Jang 7 AM to 12 AM 0311 1186676
Nasir Sweets Water Pump, Fareed Square 7 AM to 11 PM 0318 6328426
Dera Restaurant Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Aram Bagh 9 AM to 12 AM 0332 3777299
Desi Gali Bukhari Commercial Area, DHA Phase 6 9 AM onwards 0323 3744254
Ideal Bakery Near Jinnah Hall, Memon Society Hill Park 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM 021 34545955

 

Dhamthal

 

 

The name Dhamthal was taken from a picturesque town in Punjab, not far from Narowal. There’s a good reason why their halwa puri is considered one of the best: everything is prepared using only pure desi ghee, which enhances the aroma and brings forth more nuanced flavours. 

Address: Gulshan-E-Ali No. 2, Ayesha Manzil, Naseerabad, Block 7, Gulberg Town

Timings: 6 AM to 12 AM

Contact Number: 021 36330774

 

Fresco Sweets and Bakers

 

 

Undoubtedly, Fresco Sweet and Bakers is a must-go place if you are looking for a desi breakfast in Karachi. They have been around for more than 50 years and are especially famous for their halwa.

Their platter also includes halwa, chholay ka salan, and spicy bhujia. 

Address: Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Aram Bagh

Timings: 9 AM to 12 AM

 

Chatkharay

 

 

Even though this restaurant is more popular for its fantastic chaat, Chatkharay also serves some of the best halwa puri in Karachi. It is situated in the renowned Khadda Market in Defence, surrounded by well-known eateries like Hot N Spicy and Red Apple.

Address: Stadium Commercial Area, DHA Phase 5

Contact Number: 021 35848958

 

Quetta Alamgir Hotel

The Quetta Alamgir Hotel is situated near Bahadurabad, not far from Zameer Ansari, Karachi’s renowned barbecue joint. This chai dhaba, which is located on Alamgir Road, gives an authentic local experience, and halwa puri is one of the most popular dishes on its menu.

Contact Number: 021 34926333

Address: Alamgir Road, Delhi Mercantile Society

 

Miraal

For traditional breakfast, Miraal also tops the list. They have a variety of platters to choose from, with the halwa puri one being one of the most-ordered items. The delicious taste is also good value for your money.

Contact Number: 0300 9277639

Address: Ayesha Residency, near Charminar

 

Tooso

Tooso in Karachi’s Bahadur Yar Jang has been around for almost forty years. You can even have it delivered to your car, otherwise, it has a seating space for families too.

If you’re ever on this side of the bridge early in the morning, it is definitely worth stopping by Tooso’s, as it is the most well-liked breakfast spot in the neighbourhood.

Contact Number: 0311 1186676

Address: Commercial Area, Alamgir Road, near AllahWali Chowrangi, Bahadur Yar Jang

 

Nasir Sweets

Nasir Sweets is another name for Halwa Poori Nashta. They serve a large number of customers with crispy puris with chana and tarkari on Sunday mornings, which is usually their busiest time.

Contact Number: 0318 6328426

Address: Water Pump, Fareed Square

 

Dera Restaurant

Boat Basin, a well-known food street, is one of the best spots in Karachi for a desi breakfast. They provide the finest in traditional food, like halwa puri, cheese parathas, and keema parathas. The area is often crowded, especially on Sundays.

However, everything is served on time, despite the fact that there is a large throng usually waiting outside the restaurant.

Timings: 9 AM to 12 AM

Address: Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Aram Bagh

 

Desi Gali

A small eatery by the name of Desi Gali can be found in the centre of DHA Karachi. This is well-liked by residents due to its extensive breakfast menu.

For instance, they serve halwa puris, dam qeema, lassis, cholay ka salan, and hot puris. The prices are quite expensive, but the quality experience is worth it.

Address: Bukhari Commercial Area, DHA Phase 6

Timings: 9 AM onwards

 

Ideal Bakery

Ideal Bakery is among the top locations in Karachi for ordering halwa puris. Apart from being busy on the weekends, there is a lot of rush during the weekdays as well. It is especially popular among college students.

There is a separate dining hall where you can savour your halwa puri breakfast, which comes with tarkari and cholay ka salan, with your friends and family. There is also an option to order some pickled vegetables as well.

Address: Near Jinnah Hall, Memon Society Hill Park

Timings: 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM

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Arslan Siddiqui

Arslan is a Content Writer at Graana.com. With a bachelor's in marketing, he writes research-based guides on real estate, lifestyle and tech.

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