Welcome to the very first episode of the Weekly Biryani Food Challenge! Every Friday, we hit a spot recommended directly by your comments to taste-test and review local biryani joints. For our kickoff episode, we visited Noori Pakwan and Food Center, a spot heavily requested on YouTube Shorts.
Location & Pricing
- Spot: Noori Pakwan & Food Center
- Location: Nursery, Shah Faisal, Karachi
- Price: PKR:300 for a double plate (includes two pieces of chicken and half a kilo of rice)
The Experience & Taste Test
When we arrived, the place was packed with an incredible rush. We had to wait about 5 minutes just to find a seat, eventually sharing a table with other diners due to the massive crowd. Large cauldrons (deghs) of biryani were being emptied out back-to-back.
On the first bite, the flavor felt a bit overly salty, and unfortunately, there was no potato included. After ordering an extra potato and mixing a fresh bite, the flavor balanced out and tasted quite decent. However, because of the slightly heavier salt level, it didn’t score a perfect top tier for us, but it definitely holds its own as a bustling neighborhood joint.
Final Verdict
- Rating: 8 / 10
- Watch the full video here: Noori Biryani & Pulaoo, Nursery Sharah-E-Faisal