The people of Karachi thoroughy enjoyed the Karachi Eat 2020, the biggest food festival of the metropolis, with food ranging from American and European to Pan-Asian cuisine as well as. desi and probably a little bit of everything. And this was all despite the weather which was a bit of test for the people of Karachi.
Karachi Eat is about people of all ages who love food.It is also built around the idea of creating a common platform for people enthusiastic about food. The event this year was again a three-day extravaganza but this time it took place at Karachi’s Beach View Park a much better venue.
Some 115 stalls were set up at the Karachi Eat, introducing some new entrees as well as home-based stuff. Chipseez introduced their signature beetroot, sweet potato and potato chips while Lemon Grass launched their Crying Tiger while Churrosity came back with a new Churro Hot Dog; Cloud Naan offered their Chicken Naan and Spicogetti introduced their new entree Chic ‘N’ Cheese Spaghetti in addition to their signature Khausa and Singaporean Rice.
Among all the eateries, many stalls took the people’s attention but only a few satisfied the tastebuds. Basic Taiwanese spicy fried chicken bao and deep-fried baos with ice-cream stood out in a small metal truck. The bao buns were homemade and filled with either spicy fried chicken and basil leaves or served in fried form with ice-cream toppings. Carbie’s delicious burgers were perfectly seasoned with tender meat while Crust Bros’ Italian Neapolitan pizza was light, airy and full of flavour. Cheese lovers were also offered edible 24 karat gold, mozzarella cheese and basil.
Burmese Bowl introduced the KhowSaMosa Shot by combining potato samosa with khowsey condiments and coconut curry. D’OH’s fresh churros had a rich flavour while the dessert sushi with fluffy crepe wrapped around various flavours and toppings were delicious. Their Jolly Rancher and Hawaiian punch ice lollies were really chilly in the winter season. Jolly Rancher flavoured cotton candy was also available at Sweet Escape with flavours ranging from blue raspberry and grape to green apple and premium butterscotch.
Sol’s smoked brisket sliders, burgers, bao buns, hot chocolate and butterbeer enhanced the taste buds, especially the hot chocolate topped with marshmallow and cookies. Original Bosnian cevapi were served by Leena’s Cevapi that consisted of lepina bread and stuffed with grilled meat. Their ajaver and curd were homemade with an authentic taste of Bosnia. Tikyani had tikka biryani and tikka stuffed kachoris, the recipes of which are passed down for generations in the owner’s family.
The Mexican and Korean hotdog was the main item at Drty Dog where Mexican hotdogs had beef chilli, nacho cheese and salsa . Korean hotdogs had pickled slaw, sesame seeds and peanut sauces. O Donuts stood out with their unique flavour fusions. Yoshi’s had mocha donuts made with glutinous rice flour and were gluten-free. Their moffle chicken sandwich, Korean fried chicken and ebiyaki balls (Japanese street food) were made with dashi batter filled with veggies and pickles and topped with various sauces and toppings.
With concerts and performances by Canadian bhangra group Josh, Nauman Khalid, Falak Ahmad Shaikh, Punjabi band Sahara UK, Zoe Viccaji, Waqar Ehsin, Noman Jalal, Israr and Lil Mafia, the festival featured talented chefs and street vendors with their numerous eateries offering extraordinary food with unique flavour and taste.
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