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In This Post:<\/em>
History of Burns Road, Karachi<\/a>
Top Restaurants of Burns Road<\/a>
Restoration Work at Burns Road<\/a>
How to Get to Burns Road in Karachi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From dozens of bustling nightspots offering traditional delicacies to thousands of high-end restaurants serving international cuisines, the city of Karachi is quite popular among tourists for its liveliness and vibrant food culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to exploring the local culinary culture, the name of Burns Road, the city\u2019s oldest and most iconic food street stands out. With many age-old restaurants that have now become globally famous, the place triggers a wave of nostalgia, taking you back to the bygone era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owing to the ever-increasing popularity, Burns Road, Karachi, has now officially been declared as a street food destination, only accessible by pedestrians. In this post, we\u2019ll take a look at the history and recent restoration of this iconic food street in Karachi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, without further ado, let\u2019s go exploring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History and Popularity of Burns Road, Karachi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The foundation of Food street at Burns Road was laid by the migrants after independence (Photo Credits: Facebook \/ Dawn)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The history of Burns Road as a food street dates back to the post-independence era when many migrants from India settled in this particular area of Karachi. They started practicing their own recipes with a unique blend of spices and introduced them to the locals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of their culinary traditions were wholeheartedly embraced by the City of Lights. Many of the well-established food outlets here are more than 50 years old. They haven\u2019t changed their original recipes over all these years, which is probably the biggest reason behind their immense popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retaining the charm of original flavors for decades, the food street of Burns Road in Karachi is now adored by foodies all around the world. Travel Vloggers like Mark Wiens and Trevor James, who is popularly known as the \u2018Food Ranger\u2019, have made many travel documentaries on this historic food street in Karachi.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Restaurants on Burns Road in Karachi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Burns Road is quite famous for its delicious Bun Kababs <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Apart from the very famous \u201cBurns Road ka Bun Kabab\u201d, there are literally tonnes of traditional food options that you can indulge in upon your visit to Burns Road in Karachi. Let\u2019s check out the names of some of the oldest and most famous restaurants in the area listed below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n