Lahore, which is the capital of Punjab province of Pakistan, is sometimes referred to as the food and cultural capital or the heart of Pakistan. A mythological legend based on some oral traditions said that Lahore was named after Lava, the son of Lord Rama, who supposedly found this city. Even today, Lahore city has a vacant temple dedicated to Lava. This city has played an important role during the movement of independence in undivided India. It was also considered as the largest city of Pakistan post-independence, which provided easy access to India through Amritsar, which is just 30 miles away. Hence, this city has varied cultures and cuisines. The people of Lahore are called as Lahoris, and they are known for their love for food and eating.

10 Famous Pakistani Street Foods:

The best food in Lahore is its street food, and no restaurant can match the authenticity of the taste these dishes offer. The street foods in Lahore can serve you an entire day’s meal with some excellent breakfast, delicious lunch, and lip-smacking dinner. Here we have a list of the best street foods available in Lahore.

Dahi Bhallay:

There is a famous song written by a Pakistani lyricist Tariq Tafu saying that “If you haven’t seen Lahore, you haven’t even born. Those who have seen Lahore let us celebrate with eating Dahi Ballay”. These are the soft fluffy balls made up of black lintels and dipped in Dahi (curd) with a mixture of mashed potatoes and boiled chickpeas. These fluffy balls are topped with green chutney and sev. To enhance the taste, they add a pinch of chaat masala. This mouth-watering dish is served with thin-sliced onions and tomatoes to have a colorful look.

Halwa Puri:

The name itself says that it is a sweet snack. This usually is the breakfast dish that the people of Lahore love to eat. The halwa in Lahore is made of pure Ghee, and this served with the puris accompanied by chanaa masala. If you are visiting Lahore anytime soon, do not miss this salivating dish.