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Balti CuisineSkardu

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A house on Marafie Colony Road, a few minutes from the centre of Skardu.

Address

Marafie Colony RoadDivisionSkardu 16100Pakistan

Plus code 7JGQ+VC Skardu

Hours

Every day, 11am to 11pm

Reach us

Call +92 355 5772240WhatsApp usDirections on Google Maps
A hand painted wooden sign reading Balti Cuisine, hanging on a lilac wall beside a green gate
Look for this sign on the wall.

Finding the door

This is a house, not a shopfront, so there is no lit frontage to look for. Watch for the hand painted sign on the wall and the green gate below it. Ring, and someone will come.

A hand painted wooden sign reading Balti Cuisine with the phone number burned into it
The sign, on the wall by the gate.
A green metal gate set into a lilac painted house with vines and a fruit tree
The green gate. This is the door.
The dining room: floor seating with blue cushions, a red carpet, and a long cloth laid with plates and bowls
Inside, laid for guests.

Questions

Why do I have to order three hours ahead?

Because nothing is cooked before you ask for it. Dumplings are folded after your call, noodles are cut that afternoon, and broth takes the time broth takes. A kitchen with food waiting under a lamp can seat you straight away; this one cannot, and would not want to.

Can I just walk in?

You are always welcome to knock, but we may not be able to feed you immediately. Please call or message first. Even an hour's warning helps.

Is Balti food spicy?

No. This surprises most visitors. It is mild, nutty and savoury, built on wheat, barley, walnut and apricot rather than chilli. If you want heat, ask and we will bring chilli sauce.

Is there anything for vegetarians?

Yes, and more than most places in Skardu. Marzan, rsapkhoor, starmay kisir, kolaq, kulcha and brengas are all vegetarian, and the Small Platter is entirely vegetarian. Tell us when you book.

Do you deliver?

Yes, within Skardu. Message us on WhatsApp with your location and we will tell you if we can reach you.

How many people can you seat?

It is a home, so space is limited and larger groups need more notice. Message us with your numbers and we will tell you honestly what we can do.

Give us three hours

Book a table and tell us when you would like to eat.

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