Prawn Karahi, the King of Curries

We bring you the top restaurants in Karachi that offer the best Prawn Karahi and lots more

Karachi: In a season like winter, what could be better than eating savoury prawns swirling in an aromatic red curry to warm your heart in the chilly season? Prawn tempura and butterfly prawns are equally tempting if you’re a seafood lover, but nothing beats the traditional prawn karahi, a juicy curry which is based on jumbo prawns dipped in red tomato curry with lots of red-hot chilies.

Though karahi can be cooked with any choice of protein in savoury gravy, in winter people crave something extra to satisfy their taste buds, and what’s better than enjoying the most delicious prawn karahi?

The people of Karachi can count on ten places for the best chicken/mutton karahi, but choosing the right spot for prawn karahi can be stressful – Not anymore. Thankfully, some restaurants have added delicious prawn karahi on their menu that no one can get away with.

So to make the hunt more manageable, here we list some restaurants that offer the Best Prawns Karahi, and when I say best, I mean it!

BOTS – Biryani of the Seas

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• Quality plus amazing quantity
• Affordable price
• Unique burst of flavours
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Biryani of the Seas is the place to go if you want to experience the unique flavour of biryani with a touch of seafood. But this place has a lot more than just biryani. I have been a fan since I tried their prawn karahi. It is perfectly balanced and an excellent choice if someone prefers spicy food but not too spicy to burn one’s taste buds. The mix of a variety of spices, garnished with green chilies, give the karahi a delicious depth of flavour that leaves people wanting more and more. It’s a must-stop if you are heading toward Clifton and craving prawns.

Dua Restaurant, Clifton

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• Rich smoky flavour
• Available in white and brown curry
• Not too spicy

Not just grilled prawns, Dua restaurant is famous for its prawn karahi too. If you are a seafood connoisseur, there are only a few places that can indulge your palate, but have you ever wondered how fresh is the seafood being served to you? It’s common for restaurants to use frozen seafood, especially during the summer when fishing is prohibited. Result: you have to bear with the stale taste, but that’s not the case with Dua restaurant.

The best part is that you can have it in two flavours. If you are not a fan of tomatoes or want to try a different karahi, then go for white prawn karahi. The rich blend of spices provides an authentic street taste without compromising the quality.

Prawn-based dishes might be a niche market, but the restaurants, as mentioned above, are capturing the market with great taste. Many restaurants offer prawns handi, katakat, and grilled prawn. The choices are endless if you are a seafood lover.