Pulao and biryani are a staple order in Bahria Town Civic Centre, and the options range from Bannu beef pulao by weight to Kolachi-style chicken biryani. This guide from South Islamabad Eats compares four rice specialists using the prices, ratings and hours on each restaurant's own menu page.
Prices here run from Rs 299 for a 250g portion to Rs 1,400 for a kilo, so there is a fit for a solo lunch or a family table. If you are watching your budget, our under Rs 500 page lists budget meals elsewhere in South Islamabad.
Bannu beef pulao sold by weight
Rated 5.0 on Google, but that score is based on only 12 reviews. It is at Plaza 105, Civic Centre, Bahria Town Phase 4, in front of Quetta Shaheen Cafe. It is open daily from about 12 PM to 2 AM, opening around 12:45 PM on Fridays. Takeout and delivery are available through Foodpanda.
Pulao-focused menu open until 3:30 AM
Rated 4.0 on Google from 95 reviews, and 4.9 on Foodpanda. It is in the Basement, Plaza 97, Civic Centre, Bahria Town Phase 4. It is open daily and closes at 3:30 AM, with takeout ending at 3:00 AM. Takeout and delivery are available, and you can call 0334 5505495.
Pulao varieties alongside shawarma and BBQ
It is on Street 2, Civic Centre, Bahria Town Phase 4, and is open daily until 2 AM. Takeout and delivery are available, and you can call (051) 6102295. Its page does not state a Google rating, so no score is shown here.
Kolachi-style biryani, open late
Rated 3.9 on Google from 659 reviews, the most reviewed place in this guide, and 4.2 on Foodpanda from over 5,000 reviews. It is at Shop 2, Plaza 169-A, Opposite Allied Bank, Block D, Civic Centre, Bahria Town Phase 4. It is open daily from about 12 PM to 3 AM, and you can call 0300 6334777. Pickup and delivery are available through Foodpanda. Payment is cash only.
Prices come from each restaurant's page on our site and can change, so confirm when you order.
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