The national cuisine of Pakistan combines peculiarities of Arabian and Indian cuisines, so pastries, dried fruit, and meat dishes with various spices are the core dishes in the region. Karachi is one of the biggest megalopolises in the world with a population of roughly 20 million people. Because of that, fast food chains are very widespread in the city, but there are many smaller restaurants with authentic cuisine. Moreover, there are smaller open-air cafes that cook food in front of passersby on small and silent pedestrian streets of the city. As a rule, these cafes usually offer fresh flatbread and kebab. It is important to mention that you will hardly find pork meat in most regions of Pakistan. This limitation is connected to the fact that there are many Muslim people in the country. However, many tourists may not even notice that because local dining establishments use various types of meat, such as beef, chicken, mutton, and goat. Flatbread with meat, vegetables, and spicy sauce is the most popular quick meal in the city and a typical local “fast food”. When it comes to spices, curry and different types of pepper, especially chili pepper, are the most popular here. Vegetables are a typical garnish in the country, but local chefs can also use beans and grits. Without a doubt, Biryani is a very interesting and unusual dish that travelers can try in Karachi. It is a second-course dish that is similar to pilaf at a glance. It also contains rice, meat, and
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