Great news for spice lovers- after many years of having really few authentic options for Indo-Pakistani (Asian/Desi) food (especially the takeaway kind) in Istanbul, I just came across a few new places offering amazing food, delivering to most areas across Istanbul. Some are homemade family run businesses and others are restaurants. They are all halal (as claimed by Muslim owners).

Here is a handy list I compiled with feedback from what I have tasted myself as well as what my friends shared with me. You can contact each place directly to get their menu details and latest offers. Heres an end to our spice-deprived days, yay!

Takeaways

Chicken biryani

1. Pakıstani Turkish food point
Owner:  Parivish
Essenyurt. Delivery  20TL.
Starters, biryanis, curries, drinks.
WhatsApp : 0552 532 20 91

Review:
Chicken Biryani- delicious
Mutton Karahi- pricey at 70TL but absolutely delicious.
Samoosas (frozen) – ok, not the same pastry (purr) we use back home, but did the job
Spring Rolls- tasty

Overall: good portion size, very spicy.






2. Indo -Pak Spice
Owner: Komal Shahid
Facebook
Instagram
WhatsApp: 05366193540
Avcilar. Delivery to Etiler 10TL
Starters, biryanis, curries. Spice level to order
Review:
Chicken biryani- tasty
lamb biryani – delicious
spring rolls – ok
aloo samoosas- good
aloo paratha – tasty- big portion. ideal for kids snack
Dal mix  – ok
Mix veg curry – tasty, small
butter chicken – great

Overall:
They tailor spice level according to your request.
Good portion size. We were very impressed by the hands on service and care taken to prepare and deliver the food.
Spices are authentic not boxed!
**Highly recommend

3. Al Hafiz Pakistani Restaurant 

FooD Delivery Services- to Ortokoy only.

Hafiz Atif : 0534 822 8488

Facebook
Review:
Chicken curry – good.

Karista Biryani

4. Karista Foods
Facebook
whatsapp: 05357602884
Frozen and homemade food.

Review:
Pakora- good
Biryani – ok. First time there was very little chicken, which they corrected the next time.
Chowmein- ok. not the indo-chinese taste I was after though.
Butter chicken – good

They do nice deals like for Iftaar in Ramadan.

Karista- Chicken Biryani

Karista Butter Chicken

5. Online Pakistani Grocery and Food Istanbul
Seed Shah: +90 552 512 24 88
Facebook
Delivery to Etiler.
(Closed currently)

Tips: Confirm delivery times for the establishment you order from, as some are self run home businesses and delivering themselves. In addition, traffic can be challenging.

Groceries
a) Pakistani Grocery Istanbul
Facebook
05347882069 /05377991237 whatsapp
Fatih. delivery?

b)Pakistani grocery shop in Istanbul (Punjab teknik servis)
0539 737 86 26 Gulam Mustafa Imran
Facebook
Sultangazi. Delivery- charge 50 TL to Etiler

c) Dukkanci
 Review: Mohamed ordered spices from them. Saffron, cumin seeds and a few others. Ok  quality.

d)  n11.com – spices 
Have not tried yet

Afiyet Olsun. Bismillah. Bon Appetit.

Got any more to share? Please share your feedback or reviews so we can keep this list updated. Leave comments below or Email me (see profile).

Devouring Istanbul, one yummy meal at a time,
Taskeen
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