Located on Khayaban-e-Bukhari, Dhaaba has a touch of antiquity in its décor, while its cosy atmosphere and ambience pay tribute to traditional Sindhi culture.

The Irish may not be as well known as the Swiss and Belgians for their chocolate, but if Butlers Cafe is any indication, this obscurity is unwarranted.

Despite the recession, some restaurants in Karachi have managed to hold on to and gain new fans in the last year. Sadly, some have managed to alienate their customers with bad service and overpriced menus. Newsline takes a look at what some restaurants and takeout joints had to offer their customers in 2009.

Bina Khan shares her household’s favourite desserts, which never fail to impress her guests.

What drew my friends and I to Avari Towers’ Cinnamon Lounge was the no-smoking zone and the 25% discount it offered to female customers on Mondays – because that is Lady Avari Day.

The latest newcomer to the Karachi restaurant scene, The Patio, is host to an original menu and an uplifting ambience.

Iranian cafés, once the social hub of the city, are rapidly fading.

Rangoli is highly recommended for those who don’t know when to stop eating.

With a relatively affordable menu and great food and ambience, Koel Café is sure to become a popular eatery in Karachi.

If you are looking for that chewy, melt-in-your-mouth brownie or that soft, fluffy blueberry loaf, then the Blue Ribbon Boutique Bakery is not where your search ends. For that, I would suggest trying the other gourmet bakeries in the city which offer almost the same items on their menu as the Blue Ribbon Boutique Bakery does, only much better.