Multan Special Food Summarize the Whole taste in a Punch

Situated on the banks of the River Chenab, Multan is the premier cultural and economic center of Southern Punjab. It is also the fifth most populous city in Pakistan. the city's history stretches deep into the olden times and it was one of the most important trading centers of medieval Islamic India and attracted thousands of Sufis in the 11th and 12th century. Many saints and Sufis like Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya, Shah Gardez, Shah Shamas Tabreez and Shah Ali Akbar rest in the sands of the city, earning it the name of the city of saints or "Medina-tul-Aulia". Famous for its blue pottery and mangoes, Multan also boasts one of the best foods the country can offer. Here is a list of top ten Multani desi foods you can find in Multan and also the best places to get your hands on them.

Multani Sohan Halwa

Along with mangoes, blue pottery and saints, the city of Multan is known for its Sohan halwa. This sweet confection is made out of desi ghee, water, sugar, milk, and corn flour, the mix is boiled until it's solid. There are hundreds of shops selling Sohan halwa in Multan but one of the oldest producers of Sohan halwa in the city are Rewari Sweets. Located at Hussain Agahi market, Rewari sweets are known as the pioneers of Multani Sohan halwa.

Ahmad Food's Rabri Falooda

Falooda is one of the most loved cold desserts of the country and Multan arguably has the best rabri falooda you can get your hands on. Located near Chowk Fuwara, Ahmad Milk and Foods is one of the oldest dairy merchants in the city. They started off as milk and yogurt sellers but now they serve fresh barfi, yogurt, milk and rabri falooda.

Al-Qamar Nihari

Nihari is the traditional breakfast for the desi food lovers of Pakistan for good reason. This tasty stew is made with meat and bone marrow and served with roti or naan. There are many Nihari eateries all over the city but Al-Qamar Nihari serves the best platefuls of steamy tasty Nihari. Located in the main bazaar, Multan Cantt, al-Qamar Nihari is the best spot to grab some desi foods like qorma, nalli Nihari, and haleem.

Dilmeer Lassi and Pera House

Speaking of main bazaar Multan cantonment, there's something there you cannot miss, and that is a cool and refreshing glass of lassi from Dilmeer Pera house. Basically a dairy shop, Dilmeer was said to be established before the partition of India and is serving great Barfi, gajrela, Pera, milk, and lassi ever since.

Sheedan Mushtaq's Fried Fish

Travel to Multan's "Kotla Tolay Khan" area and you'll get a nostalgic feeling as if you were back in the 1980's. Much of the buildings there are the same as they were before the partition, traditionally built and beautifully decorated with ancient woodwork. Another thing Kotla tolay Khan is famous for its fish eatery, known as Sheedan Mushtaq. This place serves steaming hot fish all year long along with spicy tikkas, kababs, sijji and its famous chicken tawa piece.