Peshawar
The best of Peshawar, chosen by our editors
The Best Kabuli Pulao in Peshawar
Kabuli pulao with carrots and raisins, Shinwari pulao on the bone and the old city’s famous chawal — where Peshawar goes for rice.
The Best Pizza in Peshawar
Crown-crust pizza on a rooftop at HBK, square thin crusts in Gulbahar and an old-city favourite by Qissa Khwani — Peshawar’s best-rated pizza.
The Best Burgers in Peshawar
Smash burgers on Ring Road, the legendary Chief Special and Hayatabad’s Afghani burgers — Peshawar’s best-rated burger spots.
The Best Chapli Kabab in Peshawar
Flat, crisp and fried in tallow — Peshawar’s legendary chapli kabab, at its source.
The best street food in Peshawar
Namak Mandi's charcoal, chapli kababs the size of a plate, and green tea poured from a great height.
Where to shop in Peshawar
The Storytellers' Bazaar, frontier crafts and a couple of modern malls — Peshawar's shopping, sorted.
The best hotels & places to stay in Peshawar
A landmark five-star and dependable business hotels — where to stay in the frontier city.
The best bakeries & sweets in Peshawar
Fresh cakes, mithai and dry-fruit treats — the frontier city's counters worth the detour.
Where to get breakfast & nashta in Peshawar
Siri paye, halwa puri, chana and endless qahwa — the frontier city's morning spots.
The best cafés & qahwa spots in Peshawar
Green qahwa, proper coffee and a warm corner — where Peshawar slows down.
The best BBQ, karahi & chapli kabab in Peshawar
Namak Mandi charsi tikka, minimal-spice mutton karahi and the original chapli kabab — Peshawar's legendary grill.
Where to eat Kabuli pulao & biryani in Peshawar
Fragrant Kabuli pulao heaped with carrots and raisins, plus the spicy deghs — Peshawar's best rice.
