Grilled prawns and seafood platters on a table overlooking the water at Kolachi, Do Darya
Photo: @kolachirestaurant

Kolachi

Do Darya, Karachi · seafood and desi

Price band: 4,000 to 8,000rooftopfamily
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Grilled jumbo prawns with lemon butter
Grilled jumbo prawnsRs 3,200
Charcoal grilled boneless sole tikka
Fish tikkaRs 2,400
Prawn karahi in a steel karahi
Prawn karahiRs 3,850
Mutton karahi with coriander and green chilli
Mutton karahiRs 4,600
  • Grilled jumbo prawnsSix pieces, lemon butterRs 3,200
  • Fish tikkaBoneless sole, charcoalRs 2,400
  • Prawn karahiHalf kiloRs 3,850
  • Fried calamariRs 1,950
  • Grilled lobsterSeasonal, ask on the day

The menu, photographed at Kolachi

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Built out over the water. The tables closest to the rail are the reason people drive out here.

Kolachi sits on stilts over the water at Do Darya, and the tables closest to the rail are the reason people drive out here. The seafood is the thing to order. The desi side of the menu is competent rather than exceptional, so if you have come this far, order the prawns.

Know before you go

Getting there
About 25 minutes from Clifton along Do Darya road. Parking fills after 8pm.
Best time
Weekday evenings, or before 7pm at the weekend.
Seating
Waterside tables cannot be reserved by section. Ask when you arrive.
Family
Family seating available. Separate area from the open deck.
Payment
Cards accepted.

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