KHAUSA-LICIOUS

Khausuey khaya hai aap ne? My taste buds craving for Khausay began kuch saal pehle at a Memon friend’s place who had served this yummy spaghetti and meat based dish saying it is our community’s signature dish. Aur tab se every now and then we self invite us at their place to have Khausuey till Zubaida aapa came and blessed me with the recipe of the dish. Yaay! She is a Savior on masala TV

Magar thehriae! Ab banda har bar to ghar pe bana k nahi khaye ga na? So I was in search of a place where we can dine out and enjoy the tantalizing flavors of khausuey. Bus phir kia tha janab hum ne ki thori awaragardi aur bilakhir discovered “Khausa” at Tariq road.

While heading towards Rabi center at Tariq Road from Allah wali chowrangi you will spot a van parked in front of a building with “Khausa” written over it. An expressionless mascot with cutlery and some appetizing food pictures with an arrow pointing towards the door of the place. As they say don’t judge a book by its cover so please don’t judge them through the van only kyun k aap pachtaen gay. It appears that they’ll be kind of roadside stall thing but nahi janab yehi to khas baat hai.

Ambiance:

When you open the doors of the restaurant it leads to a basement through stairs and I can bet you’ll be surprised to see the place. Cozy chairs, well decorated interior with music and plasma screens makes the ambiance enjoyable and to top it off they have Wi-Fi too. Yay! I can update my face book status and twitter timeline while enjoying the food (obviously not showing it off Lol).

You will definitely mumble yaar kia atank jaga hai, pehle kyun nahi aaye yahan? *facepalm* pata hota to atay na! :O

Menu and taste:

Not as extensive as they aren’t offering many things but definitely the unique ones which you can’t spot at any other eatery in Karachi. Such unique items include yummilicious Khausey and lip smacking Pizza paratha. It is probably the only place (after Simple dimple) offering Khausuey dish with all the condiments and in super cool environment.

Staff at Khausa informs you that Khausuey is a Burmese dish and you’ll ponder Memon Burma se aaye thay? Chalo leave the history & dig in the tangy, spicy marinated chicken served over a bowl full of spaghetti dipped in golden yellow gravy tasting like Karhi with a tarka of curry leaves. An adequate amount of condiments were served in a muffin tray which includes fresh spring onion, chaat masala, red chilli flakes, lemon wedges and crispy papri. Mazeedar!

Customer Service:

Ample, dedicated, hyperactive and over friendly staff members who’ll never let you get bored as they keep on asking about the food, service and all that Baar baar whether you like it or not. The staff is dressed in proper uniforms like any other fast food chain, ready (should I say Hyper ready) to welcome you. They not only assist you in seating but also enlighten you about the menu and food they are offering.

Budget:

I will rate it as reasonable, not at all jaib par bhari considering the quality. (Obviously ghar main sata parta hai khausuey banana :p)

Plus points:

• The ambiance is comfy and pleasing.
• Customer service is over the top. Buhat Aala!
• Behtrain khana, specially khausuey wo bhi munasib price main.
• Wi-Fi yaaayy <3
• You don’t have to pay 16% additional GST. 

Negative points:

• Over friendly staff members bothers you again and again inquiring about food & service. Had hoti hai yaar!
• Loud music while TV was switched on too. Thora chill karo!
• Parking is on the busy street.
• Slims are included in Extra toppings with Khausuey while they should be served with it without ijazat

P.S – I am neither the owner nor being paid to write this review. :p So visit the place because it is Awesome Sachi! And if you have, share your experiences here as comments.

-Karachi Tips