Cafe Darakhshan is a well-known traditional restaurant located near Garden Square on MA Jinnah Road, Karachi. Famous for its desi Pakistani food, BBQ, biryani, seafood, Chinese dishes, and Irani specialties, the restaurant offers generous portions at affordable prices. With a simple setting and a wide-ranging menu, Cafe Darakhshan is a popular choice for families, office lunches, and casual dining.
📍 Contact Information
Detail
Information
Address
MA Jinnah Rd, Preedy Quarters, Near Garden Square, Karachi
Phone
(021) 3275-0004
Timings
12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
🍽️ Darakhshan Speciality (Pulao, Meat & Seafood)
Item
Price (PKR)
Darakhshan Chicken Pulao Plate
450
Darakhshan Chicken Pulao Dish
880
Darakhshan Fish Pulao Plate
490
Darakhshan Fish Pulao Dish
960
Darakhshan Prawn Pulao Plate
640
Darakhshan Prawn Pulao Dish
1280
Brain Masala (Mutton)
550
Kofta (Beef)
280
Qeema (Beef)
380
Qeema Gotala (Beef)
380
Beef Cutlet
470
Shami Kabab
180
Fish Fry
490
Finger Fish
750
Fish Masala
450
Fish Cutlet
450
Fish Palak
490
Prawn Masala
560
Prawn Palak
580
Prawn Dal
560
Prawn Karahi
620
🍛 Biryani
Item
Price (PKR)
Chicken Biryani Single
290
Chicken Biryani Thaal
580
Chicken Tikka Biryani
600
Beef Biryani Plate
350
Beef Biryani Thaal
650
Fish Biryani
490
Prawn Biryani
640
🔥 BBQ
Item
Price (PKR)
Chicken Tikka Leg
380
Chicken Tikka Chest
400
Chicken Boti (Boneless)
480
Seekh Kabab (Beef)
380
Malai Boti
580
Reshmi Kabab
480
🍳 Karahi
Item
Half (PKR)
Full (PKR)
Chicken Karahi
1200
2400
Chicken White Karahi
1300
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Mutton Karahi
1850
3600
🥪 Sandwiches
Item
Price (PKR)
Chicken Sandwich
350
Club Sandwich
450
BBQ Sandwich
550
🍔 Burgers
Item
Price (PKR)
Chicken Burger
350
Beef Burger
350
Zinger Burger
450
🥘 Vegetables & Curries
Item
Price (PKR)
Chicken Masala
450
Chicken Qorma
450
Chicken Lacha
450
Chicken Ginger
450
Chicken Palak (Boneless)
480
Chicken Dal (Boneless)
480
Chicken Roast
480
Chicken Cutlet
480
Chicken Liver Masala
280
Chicken Chana
350
Chicken Haleem
220
Vegetable Curry
190
Vegetable Cutlet
290
Vegetable Pulao
250
Dal Makhni
190
Dal Chawal
180
Dal Gotala
250
Egg Gotala
240
Egg Curry
250
Egg Chana
300
Aloo Palak
220
Plain Rice
120
🍗 Broast
Item
Price (PKR)
Broast Quarter (Leg)
500
Broast Quarter (Chest)
550
Broast Half
1050
Broast Full
2100
🍜 Chinese
Item
Price (PKR)
Egg Fried Rice
290
Chicken Fried Rice
490
Prawn Fried Rice
660
Chicken Jalfrezi
480
Chicken Shashlik
680
Chicken Chilli
480
Chicken Chilli with Rice
680
Fish Chilli
580
Fish Chilli with Rice
690
Prawn Chilli
660
Prawn Chilli with Rice
820
Chicken Manchurian
480
Chicken Manchurian with Rice
700
Prawn Manchurian
660
Prawn Manchurian with Rice
800
🍳 Breakfast & Hot Beverages
Item
Price (PKR)
Butter Slice
120
Omelette (2 Eggs)
120
Half Fry (2 Eggs)
120
Boiled Egg
60
Tea
100
Green Tea
80
Coffee with Milk
150
🍮 Desserts
Item
Price (PKR)
Kheer
100
Pudding
100
🥤 Soft Drinks
Item
Price (PKR)
Water (Small)
60
Water (Large)
120
Soft Drink Regular
60
Soft Drink Regular (Sting)
70
Soft Drink Can
120
Soft Drink Can (Sting)
130
Soft Drink 500ml
120
Soft Drink 500ml (Sting)
130
Soft Drink 1.5 Ltr
200
🍽️ Irani Dishes
Item
Price (PKR)
Chillo Murgh
680
Chillo Kabab
660
Chillo Mahi
690
Chillo Tikka
680
Chillo Joja
740
➕ Extras
Item
Price (PKR)
Raita
60
Salad
60
Cheese
80
Extra Bun
60
Naan
30
Chapati
15
🍱 Lunch Box
Item
Price (PKR)
Fish, Tikka, Cutlet, Shami Kabab, Slice & Fries
950
🍚 Daigh (Per Kg)
Item
Price (PKR)
Chicken Biryani Daigh
2000
Beef Biryani Daigh
2500
🍟 Fries
Item
Price (PKR)
Plain Fries
180
Masala Fries
190
📝 Overall Overview
Cafe Darakhshan Karachi offers a complete desi dining experience with an extensive menu covering Pakistani curries, BBQ, seafood, Chinese cuisine, Irani dishes, and economical biryani options. With reasonable pricing, large portions, and a central location, it remains a reliable choice for everyday meals, family dining, and takeaway in Karachi.
Adeel Chaudhry is a food enthusiast and author at **FoodiesPakistan.pk**, dedicated to sharing his love for diverse cuisines and guiding food lovers to the best dining experiences across Pakistan.
