Bundu Khan's Boat Basin branch sits in the Video Market shopping arcade in Block 5, Clifton, Karachi, on one of the city's busiest restaurant strips in Sindh. The chain is known nationwide for its barbecue and karahi dishes, and this branch's signature items include seekh kabab, chicken zafrani malai boti and its popular paratha rolls, the latter a quick favourite for takeaway. The dining room is indoor and air-conditioned, decorated in the chain's familiar casual style, with a steady flow of families and groups rather than a formal or romantic setting. There is no particular dress code, and the noise level rises considerably on weekend evenings as the Boat Basin strip fills with diners moving between the area's many restaurants. Reservations are not usually required, though weekend evenings can mean a short wait for a table given how busy the strip becomes. The branch is well suited to a quick, satisfying meal of grilled meats and rolls rather than a leisurely fine-dining experience, and its location makes it easy to pair with a walk along the rest of the Boat Basin food strip.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily approx 12PM-2AM |
| Reservations | Not usually required, though weekend evenings get busy |
| Address | Shop 40-43, Shopping Arcade, Video Market, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi, 75600 |
Signature dishes
- Seekh kabab
- Chicken zafrani malai boti
- Paratha roll
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- Known for
- Branch of the long-established Bundu Khan barbecue chain, known nationwide for kababs, parathas and rolls, on the busy Boat Basin restaurant strip
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Location
Shop 40-43, Shopping Arcade, Video Market, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi, 75600
24.8261, 67.0334 View on map
Highlights
- Branch of Pakistan's nationwide Bundu Khan barbecue chain
- Known for zafrani malai boti and paratha rolls
- Located on Karachi's busy Boat Basin restaurant strip
- Casual, family-oriented dining room
Tips for visiting
- Weekend evenings draw long queues; weekday visits are faster
- Paratha rolls are a popular quick option for takeaway
- Portions are generous for the $$ price range
Accessibility
The restaurant occupies ground-floor shop units in the Video Market arcade with step-free entry from the street.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bundu Khan Boat Basin take reservations?
Reservations are not usually required, though the restaurant gets busy on weekend evenings.
What should first-time visitors order?
The seekh kabab, chicken zafrani malai boti and paratha rolls are the branch's signature dishes.
What are the hours?
The restaurant is open daily from around noon until 2AM.