Cheap Eats in Karachi
Karachi is famous for its street food and inexpensive local cuisine. Some must-try budget-friendly options:
1. Street Food
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Burns Road: Legendary for chaat, nihari, and bun kebabs. You can enjoy a full meal for under 500 PKR (~$2–3).
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Boat Basin: Famous for gol gappas, chaat, and desi fast food.
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Saddar & MA Jinnah Road: Offers cheap local snacks like samosas, pakoras, and bun kebabs.
2. Affordable Restaurants
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Student Biryani (multiple branches): Offers biryani and chicken meals at very low prices.
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Kababs & Curries: Small local dhabas serve karahi, chicken curry, and tandoori rotis at budget-friendly rates.
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Fast Food Chains: KFC, McDonald’s, and Pizza Hut sometimes offer combo deals for under 800–1000 PKR.
3. Tea & Snacks
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Frere Hall & Boat Basin: Many roadside tea stalls serve chai and pakoras for less than 200 PKR.
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