Quetta
The best of Quetta, chosen by our editors
The Best Dry Fruit Shops in Quetta
Almonds, pistachios, chilgoza, figs and walnuts from the source — Quetta’s best-rated dry fruit shops on Tola Ram Road, Jinnah Road and beyond.
The Best Pizza in Quetta
Wood-fired ‘khatarnak’ pizza, giant 21-inch pies and family pizzerias on Samungli Road — Quetta’s best-rated pizza spots.
The Best Burgers and Fast Food in Quetta
A beef burger unchanged since 1994, Samungli Road’s new burger bars, broast and paratha rolls — Quetta’s favourite fast food.
The Best Sajji & Afghan Food in Quetta
Fire-roasted sajji, Kabuli pulao and namkeen rosh — where to eat Balochi and Afghan food in Quetta.
The Best Street Food in Quetta
Fire-roasted sajji, chana chaat, paratha rolls, fish pakora and endless cups of Quetta chai — the city’s favourite casual bites.
Where to Shop in Quetta
Liaquat Bazaar’s old lanes, the shopping centres of Tola Ram Road, and the Millennium, Gold City and UK malls — where to shop in Quetta.
The Best Hotels in Quetta
The Serena’s gardens, the colonial-era Lourdes, modern mid-range hotels in the centre and good-value guest houses — where to stay in Quetta.
The Best Bakeries, Sweets and Dry Fruit in Quetta
Al-Naseeb’s dry fruit, Quality Sweets’ gulab jamun, the century-old Imperial Bakery and Quetta’s favourite cakes and donuts — the city’s best sweet stops.
The Best Breakfast and Nashta in Quetta
Halwa puri and paye at Naimat Kada from before dawn, Quetta chai and parathas, and café breakfasts at Nova Flame and Cafe CNC — where Quetta starts the day.
The Best Cafés and Chai Spots in Quetta
Haji Khan’s strong Quetta chai, art-filled Cafe Paag, a bookshop café, rooftop terraces in Hazara Town and on Airport Road, and Hanna Lake’s waterside tables — where Quetta goes for tea and coffee.
The Best Sajji, BBQ and Karahi in Quetta
The original Lehri Sajji on Jinnah Road, Takatu Nights’ mutton, Mir Afzal’s karahi and Toghi Road kebabs — where Quetta goes for meat.
The Best Kabuli Pulao and Biryani in Quetta
Golden Kabuli pulao with carrots and raisins at Kabul Jaan, Afghan Dunya and Hazara Town’s Yadgar, plus the city’s favourite biryani — where Quetta goes for rice.
