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Top Five Chinese Restaurants in Lahore

Food is the second biggest religion in Lahore. Although this cultural capital of Pakistan is famous for its traditional cuisines, the second cuisine Lahoris go crazy for is Chinese. 90s kids definitely remember how excited everyone was to visit their favourite Chinese restaurant on Thursday night(Friday being the holiday). Steaming hot n sour soup with batter fried king prawns was always followed by sizzling Chicken Manchurian, Chicken Almond and Egg Fried Rice… aah our mouth still waters.

Here let us also mention that this form of Chinese food is by no means authentic. It is a blend of local taste with what is perceived to be Chinese. But whatever! This is how we love it and will never trade it with any other food.

Here is a list of some of the most famous and mouth watering Chinese restaurants in Lahore.

1. Cafe Zouk
This place is always on our list the moment we step in Lahore. Cafe Zouk is the pioneer of restaurant culture in Lahore and has been consistent with its taste, quality and ambiance for the past two decades. From mothers to daughters, from fathers to sons, Cafe Zouk stands to be a favourite of all.

Here are some of our top picks and recommendations at Cafe Zouk.

  • Mandarin chicken
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts
  • Casbah Chicken
  • Schezuan Chicken
  • Chicken Nine Lives
  • Chicken Chilli dry

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2. Opium Thai
Oh my, oh my… Opium Thai! It is certainly the most authentic Thai restaurant with an unsurpassed quality and taste. However their Chinese food is also at par with their Thai food. Their food is mostly buffet and offers a decent variety. The interior is cozy, the lawn is lush green; what more to ask for?

Here are some of our top picks and recommendations at Opium Thai.

  • Fried Wontons
  • Omka Chicken
  • Basil Chicken
  • Chicken with Cashew nuts
  • Ginger Chicken
  • Chicken Manchurian

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3. Arcadian Cafe

Although Arcadian is a newly opened restaurant it has carved a niche pretty soon in the otherwise competitive culinary scene of Lahore. In just a period of four years, it has already beaten places which have been around for almost two decades. However, Arcadian offers a variety of cuisines and is not only limited to the oriental food but we have our hearts glued to the Chinese and Thai food it offers.

Here are some of our top picks and recommendations at Cafe Arcadian.

  • Chicken Manchurian
  • Red Dragon Chicken
  • Schezuan Chicken
  • Crispy sesame beef
  • Red Dragon Prawns
  • Thai Fiery Chicken

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4. X2
Remember Xinhua and Takht Lahore in the 90s? Yes, it’s them. They are now back with X2 keeping up the same standard of food and quality. The new building is itself a treat to be at. It is lit (as they say in popular language)!

They have come back again with the same spirit & enthusiasm to serve the next generation of those who have had their food already. The restaurant is built on a multi level floor & caters to various forms of gatherings from a table of few to 100 plus people in their dedicated halls.

  • Mangolian Beef
  • Kung Pao Chicken
  • Fish Chili Dry
  • Basil Chicken
  • Oyster Chicken

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5. China Town
Another fine restaurant in Lahore having beautiful architecture & ambiance. Food has always been great at this place & has variety of options to dine in from a family hall to private rooms & sunk in tables.

Some of their specialties are listed below.

  • China Town Special Soup
  • Dynamite Shrimps
  • Sesame Chicken
  • Chicken/Beef Chili Dry
  • Kung Pao Chicken
  • Szechuan Chicken

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Well, we can’t stop drooling and need to rush to our favourite Chinese restaurant right away. What about you?

P.s. A special thanks to Muhammad Farooq and Ali Rehman

Disclaimer: This list is a personal favourite based on the basis of restaurants we have visited. We are sure there are a plenty of other places to explore and choose from.

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2 thoughts on “Top Five Chinese Restaurants in Lahore

  1. I like this post because the restaurants mentioned here are already tried by me on my visit to Pakistan.

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