Review - Don't Miss The International Iftar Buffet Dinner At Avari Towers!

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Every year Ramazan gives us chance to taste some yummy food and enjoy comfy ambiance with our family, friends and acquaintances. As a matter of fact, we all search for best places to relish our iftar dinners. This is the main reason that many restaurants announce their special deals and dinner meals with discounted rates to allure foodies.

Frankly speaking, not all deals and dinner meals turned out to be yummy and worthy and this really upsets foodies’ mood. However, there is one place that has a reputation of serving best delicious food and providing the most cozy environment for food lovers. Yes, here I am writing about AvariTowers Karachi’s Asia Live the one and only famous restaurant among foodies. Keeping in tact its tradition of introducing amazing food festivals, the restaurant is once again enticing its fans with International Iftar Buffet Dinner 2019. 

Today, I went to Asia Live’s International Iftar Buffet Dinner and believe me it was the best decision as it gave me an ample opportunity to taste the vast array of eastern and western dishes under one roof along with an assortment of colorful sweet dishes and desserts.

First of all, let me tell you that the place was beautifully decorated that truly reflected the spirit of holy month of Ramazan. I broke my fast with dates, some salads; it was my choice to go for salads rather than fried pakoras. There was a huge variety of snacks such as mix Pakoras, Dahi Bara, Chaat, Chicken Rolls, Pani Puri, crispy Samosas, Gol Gappay, etc.

After that I started my buffet dinner and for my surprise, the selection of dishes were superb as the menu list has a number of eastern and continental dishes. I tried the Lahori Fish which was super tasty, along with spicy aromatic beef biryani. I also tried a little bit of Chicken Malai Boti, Beef Chappali kebabs, Nihari and mutton Karahi. These dishes were full of flavours and tastes so good that you wouldn't be able to resist their aroma. 

For those who love to eat light continental food, Asia Live offers a vast variety of exotic dishes for instance, Thai Beef Green curry, the succulent Chinese Beef steak, crunchy Prawn Tempura, Teriyaki, and sweet & sour soup in their iftar buffet menu.

Likewise, the desserts section was full of beautifully decorated dishes including cakes, Arabic sweets, jelly, custard and the famous Pakistani sweet dishes for example the Kheer.

Verdict 

So, if you are looking for a self-serving comfortable atmosphere to enjoy your divine iftar, do visit the Asia Live restaurant at Avari Towers Karachi to have a wonderful dinner comprising of Desi Food, Italian, Japanese and Chinese. Whatever you want, you will definitely find delicious food under one roof.

Ratings

Ambiance 10/10

Food 10/10

Service 9/10

Cost Rs. 3195 +tax per person

For reservations and more details call: 111-282-747

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Review - Fujiyama: An Abode of Traditional Japanese Food At Avari Towers

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Japanese Food Festival At Fujiyama, Avari Towers Hotel.
From 7th to 16th December

I was super excited when I heard that there will an event about Japanese food and my excitement touched its height when I came to know that it will be at Avari Towers. The reason was simple, I have gone there multiple times with my family and friends and found its dining areas including Dynasty and Asia Live very convincing. So, on the first day of the event I went there and to my surprise the decent décor, exotic cuisine and staff dressed up in traditional costumes truly represented the culture of Japan at the Japanese Food Festival held at Fujiyama restaurant, Avari Towers Hotel in Karachi.

The festival was inaugurated by Consul-General of Japan in Karachi Mr. Toshikazu Isomura, along with his wife, Deputy Consul-General of Japan Mr. Katsunori Ashida, and Mr. Grant Raubenheimer VP Operation Avari Towers. It is a 10 days long food gala from 7th to 16th December 2018.

Fujiyama is a classic restaurant serving traditional Japanese food with authentic aroma and flavours. It is not only the food but also the location that entice its guests. The sky rise view on the top floor of 17 story Avari Towers gives you enormous panorama to enjoy city of lights’ beauty. The restaurant has earned a status of a perennial place for elaborate Japanese menu, serving a wide range of Sashimi, delectable appetizers, bona fide Japanese dishes and variety of sweet-treats.

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The buffet style dinner was set up so that diners can move along the buffet line and serve themselves as per their choice. The grilling tables were also arranged behind the buffet counter where Chef Carlito Magno was all ready to show his Live cooking skills.

However the highlight of the day was clicked when Deputy Consul-General of Japan Mr. Katsunori Ashida started demonstrating his culinary skills by showcasing the slicing techniques of a fish for sushi assembling. It was the most exciting phase of my dinner.

I started my dinner by serving myself with Miso Soup. The Seafood Clear Soup was also there but I preferred Miso as it is my favourite. After that I selected some of the cold and hot appetizers including Mixed Sushi, Sashimi, Maki, Gyu Tataki, Agedashi Tofu and Ebi Tempura. The taste of Sushi was excellent, it melted in mouth and gave a feeling of satisfaction for my taste-buds.

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For the main course,  I filled my palate with Tori Katsu (Chicken Katsu), Sakana Katsu (Fish Katsu), Gyu Katsu (Beef Katsu), and Tori Teriyaki (Chicken Teriyaki). All the fired food was truly crunchy and the flavor was superb.

I also tried garlic fried rice with combinations of different Teppanyaki dishes including Ebi (prawn), Gyu (beef) and Tori (chicken) teppanyaki. For veggies lover there was Yasai Itame (Stir Fry Vegetables) with a sauce.

Verdict

Over all, I would say that it was a wonderful experience of authentic Japanese food and comfy ambience. You must visit this festival to enjoy delicious Sushi, sizzling seafood and mouthwatering tempura delights. The Fujiyama style serving with radiating refinement and peaceful atmosphere will give you the greatest foodie experience.

Ratings

I would definitely give it following rating;

Food – 4.5/5

Ambience – 4/5

Service – 4/5  

For any query or reservation of your table, visit the official website Avari Towers.

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Review - For The Love Of Sea-Food At Asia Live, Avari Towers!

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Last time I went there to try their yummy Arabic Food. The experience at Avari Towers’ restaurant Asia Live was so excellent that I decided to go there once again. However, this time, it was not a food festival but a regular themed night dinner. Yes, Asia Live offers distinctive theme buffet nights with a vast variety of delectable cuisines.

In my previous blog, I have already written about the cozy ambience of Asia Live. The restaurant's staff will welcome you with a friendly gesture. They will escort you to your desired table. The thoroughly professional team is very cooperative and helpful. The impeccable ambience is perfect place for a delightful evening as it provides an absolute leisure atmosphere so that you can fully relish your meal.

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Coming back to their creative themed dinners, the seafood nights happen every Friday at Asia Live Restaurant. I must say that through its themed dinner nights, restaurant is not only offering masterfully prepared scrumptious food but also raising the bar for fine dining. The idea to add a theme to dinner is to make it more enjoyable. 

So, the last Friday, I went there to experience another wonderful dinner comprised of seafood. I was expecting some unusual dishes as part of seafood. But to my surprise the buffet menu was well-chosen while keeping in mind the food-lovers’ typical choice and tastes.

The menu was an amalgamation of culinary flare, unique flavor and diversity of seafood. It included fish and crab based dishes along with pasta, vegetable, Japanese savors, fried, tikka and the yummy fish pilaf. The huge range of appetizing salads, pickles, and desserts was another feature of the buffet dinner.

One of the most attractive feature of the seafood theme night was Live Fish Cooking. There was a variety of raw fishes available that one can select and order to be cooked as per taste. The chefs would prepare your desired fish dish and serves you right from the stove. This is an amazing side of Asia Live restaurant that keeps it on top of other eatery places. 

I started my dinner with a crab soup. It was prepared as restaurant’s own specialty. The taste was fine and well balanced. After this, I tried Tilapia fish with Thermidor sauce, Crab in bonne femme sauce, Red Snapper teppenyaki, Tuna fish pulao, Bekti tikka, and Pasta Marinara.

I loved the crunchy taste of Bekti tikka and spicy flavors of Tuna fish pilaf. Both dishes were cooked in a pure eastern way and gives a BBQ and biryani style aromatic flavors. The Crab in Bonne Femme sauce was prepared in a white creamy textured sauce and tastes very good. The meat was well cooked. The Pasta Marinara was another great dish with slight red colour and peppery taste.

I finished my dinner by tasting the sweet treats including jelly with pine-apple, fruity trifle, brownies, soft custard, and the famous king of sweet dishes the Gulab Jaman dipped in sugary sauce.

Verdict

If you are a true sea-food lover and want to enjoy some aromatic dishes, some creamy flavors and diverse desserts, then I would highly recommend that you should try the menu of Asia Live’s themed nights with your family, friends, and colleagues. It will cost you Pakistan Rupees 2300+tax per head.

Ratings

I would give it following stars;

Food – 4/5

Ambience – 4.5/5

Service – 4/5  

Opening Times

Friday – 19:30pm to 23:30pm

For any query or reservation of your table, visit the official website Avari Towers.

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Review - An Insider's Guide To Arabic Food Festival At Asia Live, Avari Towers!

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Asia Live is a casual dining area of the Avari Towers Hotel Karachi, with a conventional baron elegant leitmotif. The restaurant has gained a reputation of a terminus for organizing extravagant food festivals, serving exotic recipes from Far East, Europe and Middle Eastern domains.

Recently, I went to Asia Live restaurant for a food festival; the Arabic Food Festival. It is a 3 day long fiesta from 26^th to 28^th October 2018. I would like to suggest that any person who wants to be acquainted with mouthwatering Arabic cuisine, should visit this restaurant’s festival and enjoy the wide range of starter – mezza, more than 8 dishes of main course and of course the last but not the least; the famous desserts that no one can resist.

The Ambience

As soon as you walk through the door, the smiling face friendly staff will greet and guide you through the tables to your desired space. The warm, appealing dining room is flawless spacious hall for a delightful eating experience; the flavorful meal at a comfy table. The pleasing ambience will convey a sense of relaxation while you enjoy your incomparable cuisine. Moreover, the scrumptious cuisine along with distinct live music will gear-up your frame of mind to an impressive Arabic ambience.

The Food

Now let me tell you more elaborately about my experience. I started my dinner with starter – mezza, including all the true Middle Eastern salads such as Babaghanooj (an Eggplant dip), Hummos (the famous chickpea dip), Tabbooleh, Fattoosh, Samboosek, Keshkeh, Khoboz Araby (the Arabic bread) served with pita bread. However, the Mahammara, a blended rich dip made of redpeppers, walnuts, oliveoil and pomegranate molasses, was the main attraction of this category. I tried it with everything from the meaty dishes to rice with dry fruits.

Me and my friends requested the concerned person to meet the creator of the menu. We were introduced to Chef Naim who later briefed us about each and every dish that was served. He has a vast experience in his field and knows very well how to create a quality aromatic dish with a twist of seasonal ingredients to give you an array of flavours. What I understand from his way of explanation is that he along with his team maintains a special emphasize on high quality, cleanness, freshness and the taste. It all reflected in their delectable creations.

After talking to chef, we started our main course that was comprised of a mixture of BBQ, grilled meat, rice, and vegetable based menu. It included Makloobet Betenjan (an eggplants and rice dish), the moist and juicy Lamb Chops, Rez Bel Ja (chicken and rice dish), Shiekh Elmehshi (a dish prepared with Zucchini and Yogurt), Koosa Mehshi (a dish comprised of stuffed Zucchini), and the two most famous dishes from middle east; yes here I am talking about the Shawarma Chicken Kabseh and the Mesakan Chicken kabab, most commonly known as Shish Tawook. Every dish was cautiously prepared and seasoned with sporadic Middle Eastern spices.

At the end of the dinner, I tried the selective desserts including the Kushta (a homemade Arabic cream), Baklawa Pastry, Basboosah (Hareeseh), Katayef and the most delicious sweet treat Umm Ali.

Verdict

If you are a Arabic food lover, then I would recommend that you along with your family and friends, should drop in for this 3 day long Arabic Food Festival and enjoy not only an intimate Arabic meal but also an Arabic Night full of traditional Arabic music and performances; all in a wholly Arabic ambience.

Ratings

I would definitely give it following rating;

Food – 4.5/5

Ambience – 4/5

Service – 4/5   

Opening Times

Fri, Sat, Sun – 19:30pm to 23:30pm

For any query or reservation of your table, visit the official website Avari Towers. 

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Review - Paramount Fine Foods Brings Lebanese Food To Pakistan

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Whenever a new restaurant comes to town, we all love to visit it with our family and friends to taste its new cuisine. A few months back, an international food chain Paramount Fine Foods has opened its restaurant in Karachi. The food chain already has its outlets in Canada and USA. Its specialty is offering authentic and remarkable Lebanese and Middle Eastern food in a cozy atmosphere.

One fine afternoon, we visited this new restaurant with our friends for lunch. The decision to try the food of Paramount Fine Foods was turned into an amazing experience because we liked the comfortable atmosphere and enjoyed a super yumlicious lunch.

Let’s have a look at the menu of Paramount Fine Foods. The Hummus and Pita bread was really a great starter to warm up for some great Middle Eastern dishes and desserts. Hummus is very popular recipe around the world and Paramount has added more taste to it by combining it with fresh Pita bread that enhances the flavor of hummus.

The Zaatar Manakeesh was another flavorsome dish. This was very different and unique taste. It is a thin crispy dough with the combination of different herbs. 

The highlight of the menu was mixed Grilled Platter. There were many tasty things arranged on platter, for example, the BBQ beef and chicken, falafel, Kafta, Sheesh-tawouk with salad and Tahini sauce. It was the best grilled meat that we have ever tasted.  

The Saj wrap and potato fries with fresh salad garnishing was one delicious dish that we liked the most. The marinated and grilled shrimps were also very tasty, you must order it for lunch or dinner. 

Paramount Fine Foods has a vast variety of desserts. You will fall in love with the wide range of tempting sweets like Baklawa and Kinafe, all displaying in glass showcases. The taste of different Baklawas is unique and the accurate amount of sweetness made them simply outstanding.

The menu also includes hot beverages like tea, coffee, cappuccino, café lattee and cold beverages includes mango juice, cocktail juice, strawberry juice and paramount special. We ordered plain water bottles because “Paramount Water Bottles” has some incentive of charity, with each order of water bottle Rs 5 is donated to Dar –Ul-Sukoon.

We would recommend that you should visit Paramount Fine Foods with your family and friends for the fresh delicious and healthy food. 

Rating:

There is no doubt that this Paramount Fine Foods is a must-go restaurant, so we are giving it 5/5. 

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Crescent Star Foods Re-launches Bombay Chowpatty - Taste The New Recipes For Happiness

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Over the past twenty years, Bombay Chowpatty has emerged as a leading desi food joint in Dubai, Kuwait, Doha and Oman. It offers wide range of chaats and other desi dishes. Bombay Chowpatty has created a lifestyle change towards hygienic food. The outlets offers fun and family atmosphere.

Crescent Star Foods, a subsidiary of Crescent Star Insurance Ltd, acquired Bombay Chowpatty in June 2016 in order to provide their customers with a great desi dinning experience.

 Mr. Naim Anwar President and CEO , Crescent Star Foods stated:

"Bombay Chowpatty is a recent and welcome addition to our food business. The management of Crescent Star Foods has acquired control of the UAE based International Food Chain with the rights for Sindh and Baluchistan in Pakistan."

Bombay Chowpatty is known for its authentic desi food and holds matchless potential in the menu. Its menu represents true Pakistani taste and is the perfect substitute for homemade food.

New recipes included in the menu

Hanif Daud, Director Crescent Star Foods (Pvt) Ltd stated:

"Quality food with delectable taste is the hallmark of our culture and tradition. Crescent Star Foods after getting Bombay Chowpatty under one umbrella, worked day and night to bring the same tradition back into the business."

After the recent successful launch of Golden Chic in Dolmen Mall Clifton Karachi, crescent Star Foods Has re-launched the Bombay Chowpatty.

" We are proudly unveiling new Recipes for Happiness, new Standards of Quality and Taste  and a new  brand Outlook. On behalf of our our entire team at Crescent Star Foods I would like to reaffirm our mission to enrich our customers lives by offering  them quality food choices at affordable prices.", speaking at the relaunch, Mr Hanif Daud commented.

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Crescent Star Foods has redesigned the menu of Bombay Chowpatty and introduced new recipes such as: Signature Chatkhara, Hyderabadi Handi, Chicken Cheese Kabab, Lahori Murgh Chanay, Shahi Kheer and much more.

Speaking regarding the expansion of the Bombay Chowpatty chain, Mr Saqib Zaidi Senior Vice President Chief Operating Officer, Crescent Star Foods stated:

"Currently we have three outlets already operating in Karachi at Dolmen Mall Clifton, Dolmen Mall Tariq Road and Ocean Mall Clifton respectively. The management is planning to open more joints under the strategy of expansion."



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