Lahore is the hub of all kinds of food places – what can we say, meet ups in this city mean eating something good. Whether you go out for bowling or a drum circle session – there’s just no way you’ll come back home without eating out something yum – be it a continental or Lebanese cuisine. That’s one of the reasons we have so many new restaurants opening every few months bringing us something new to explore in the food world. This is why there are very few food joints that don’t make it in this city.
WHAT IS LEBANESE CUISINE?
This cuisine originates from Lebanon and has the country’s culinary traditions and essence in each dish. Lebanese dishes are rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables with a focus on poultry, lamb, goat meat and fresh seafood. These dishes include a handsome amount of garlic, and olive oil with a hint of lemon juice sometimes. Chickpeas and parsley are staples of the Lebanese diet and are eaten liked like potato fries.
WELL-KNOWN DISHES IN LEBANESE CUISINE
Some of the distinguished dishes are:
- Baba ghanou
- Tabbouleh
- Sfeeha
- Falafel
- Shawarma
Important meal components include:
- Hummus (a chickpea puree dish)
- Flatbread
Best known desserts in the Lebanese cuisine are:
- Baklawa
- Sfouf
- Ka’ak
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PAKISTANI CUISINE AND LEBANESE CUISINE
Pakistani food items are heavy, spicier and tend to leave heartburn behind. The food is far more oily and is more focused on lamb, red meat or poultry curries. Pakistani cuisine is not originally passed down via generations but instead is an amalgamation of Persian, Arabic, British and Mughal cultures.
However, Lebanese cuisine on the other hand is light on the stomach in comparison and is a mixture of diverse culinary influences. These dishes are healthy, palatable and quicker to cook. Pakistanis use ghee or butter instead of olive oil which is essential in Lebanese cuisine along with heavy use of nuts. Likewise, there’s a transition in the type of vegetable both cuisines use differently.
BEST LEBANESE CUISINE-BASED RESTAURANTS TO CHECK OUT IN LAHORE
1. Al Beirut Lebanese Cuisine
Google Rating: 4.2/5
Price Range: PKR 40 – PKR 1100
Address: 151-H, Block H Phase 1 DHA, Cantt, Lahore, Punjab 54810
Contact: (042) 37392757
2. Café Beirut
Google Rating: 4.2/5
Price Range: PKR 150 – PKR 3200
Address: Main Boulevard Gulberg, Block K Block D 1 Gulberg III, Lahore, Punjab
Contact: (042) 35785383
3. Lebanese Lounge
Google Rating: 4.3/5
Price Range:
Address: G88R+PVF, Block E1 Block E 1 Gulberg III, Lahore, Punjab
Contact: (042) 111 354 354
4. Sultan Basha
Google Rating: 4.0/5
Price Range: PKR 125 – PKR 6000
Address: Hali Rd, Block E1 Block E 1 Gulberg III, Lahore, Punjab 54660
Contact: 0320 9660030
5. Lebanese Corner
Google Rating: 4.0/5
Price Range: PKR 30 – PKR 750
Address: Noor Jehan road, Block C3 Ahad Arcade، Gulberg III, Lahore
Contact: 0345 8456445
6. Al Nafoura Restaurant
Google Rating: 4.1/5
Price Range: PKR 140 – PKR 750
Address: F78F+9FC, Block P Phase 2 Johar Town, Lahore, Punjab
Contact: 0332 4040882
CONCLUSION
With each passing day, we are seeing new food joints with different delicacies from around the world opening in Lahore. While our taste buds may not agree with each other – we surely can agree that it is worth trying each new place at least once. This helps us single out the restaurants we like and our reviews can help others understand what to expect as well.
So enjoy new restaurants, try new foods but not at the expense of your health or finances and help us all know which ones to check out by giving a google review.
