The two-day Karachi Eat Festival has started — so a shout-out to all food lovers and those looking for family outings. The tenth edition of the mega event is being held at the Beach Sea View Park, in Clifton with as many as 150 food stalls to lure the taste buds of visitors.

A large number of people had gathered for the meet-and-eat event, with many complaining about the traffic congestion. The event is famous for its wide food menu that includes local cuisines and fast food. People can attend the Karachi Eat from 12pm to 11pm.

Actor Saleem Mairaj described the festival as a “good activity” that enables people from all over the city to enjoy the food.

Some of the visitors we approached said they liked the waffles the most while others simply responded by saying that the event was a “good initiative”. However, a senior citizen lamented about the open manholes near the park, highlighting that such a sight was spoiling the beauty of the event.

What you will get at the event?

Apart from Karachi, restaurants from Lahore and Islamabad have also set up their stalls at the event.

Philly Cheese Steak

Burridos is in with its Philly cheese steak, the popular regional fast food of the US.

Peri bites

Amreen’s Kitchen has its crunchy Peri bites that many would crave while having tea in the evening long after the festival is over.

Fresh juices

We know that it is cold but keeping hydrated yourself after having a spicy meal is a must. At Karachi Eat you may enjoy a host of fresh juice varieties.

Mantu

We would not get into the details of the origins of the Mantu but allow you to taste the tender dish. Mantu, commonly known as dumplings, is boiled or steamed after being wrapped in a thin dough sheet.

Corn dogs

Though the name and shape of the dish reminded us of the bootta it is not that. The crunchy dish is a lot different.

Biryani

Tikyanii will be sharing its recipe for biryani. The most common food in events never ceases to become less popular even at a time when biryani is part of menus at weddings in this season.

Chaat and Golgappay

How can we forget the chaat and golgappay?

Dessert

Don’t forget to have dessert to complete your dine-out meal.

How and what of the event

• It is a family-only event
• No stags or solos allowed
• Price of ticket is Rs600/per person. It will only be available on cash
• No tickets required for children less than three years old
• Concert will start in the evening at around 6pm onwards
• Tickets are day specific

Bilal Maqsood, Zeb Banghash, Asim Azhar, Kaifi Khalil, Talha Anjum, and Talhah Yunus of Young Stunners will entertain the people with their melodic voices.

Route you should keep in mind

Remember that three out of the six gates are for public entrance and the below map shows the route.

“Mashallah the feedback from the people is more than our expectations. They are enjoying the festival and they are loving the product so we wish the best to everyone. We tell everyone in Karachi to come and enjoy this festival,” Salman, one of the food stall owners, said.