Dodai Khoray? Wallah many of us, being a semi Desi-Burger generation now a days in this republic nation have not a clue about this word! As it is not in use these days or very seldom.

But let me introduce you with this term. Dodai Khoray is a pure Pashto word which translates into,”Wanna Eat Food?”

Yes! A restaurant in the main heart of Bahria Town Rawalpindi Phase 7 has owned this name. It is located in the food street of Phase7, which is always packed with crowds of people enjoying their quality time having Breakfast dinners, lunch, snacks and what not. Doday Khoray is very next to McDonalds there, where it is easily viewable and accessible for the ones visiting McDonalds as well as visiting the grocery store there in front, “Green Valley”.

Doday Khoray Restaurant s purely based on the culture and food varieties and specialties of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, which holds the north of Pakistan. One will find every kind of Pakhtoon dishes with full exquisite and lavish varieties of food. The interior is packed with Peshawari cultural based handicrafts, designing, sitting area, cutlery and many more.

They serve all kinds of KPK’s special, famous, exquisite, and legendary dishes which range from the tempting Karahi to Special food items all prepared in their traditional processes which includes their key ingredient and flavor that is, Namkeen(Salty).  Most of their dishes are all Namkeen based which adds a wonderful texture and flavor to their savory dishes. In terms, this creates a full imagination and will of enjoying their culture, traditions and at most, their food.

Now let’s venture into their food items in detail,

When it comes to their tempting Karahis, they have Namkeen Lamb, Mutton and chicken karahi, as each of the dishes gives a unique flavor, which hardly any of us can forget. They also serve in simple Lamb, Mutton and Chicken Karahi. For the ones who love less salty food. Why not? So that every one of us can have it with full expectations, esteem and valor.

Now let’s hop into their Prime Shinwari. Shinwari is the main course food in most of the northern regions of Pakistan. Shinwari is almost all based on Lamb and Mutton food dishes. This gives a unique, new and craving flavor to every individual.  The food they offer under this category are Namkeeen Tikka, Juicy Lamb Chops, one of the very few, but flavorsome and excellent dishes up till yet, “Dumpukht”, and a new style of Patta Tikka. Many of you would be wondering that what on earth if this Patta Tikka?

Patta Tikka is actually a dish which comprises of Lamb’s Liver which is coated all around with fat and salt which in turn is roasted on hot burning coal coiled trays. This dish is very tasty as well as a new addition to my food bucket list for sure from now on after having tried it once!.

Well, let’s give a last look, down towards its ending food category which is only based on Specials. In this category of theirs, there are only 3 dishes. One is the most famous dish ever, the legendary Kabuli Pulao. The second dish they offer is the sizzling and juicy Chapli Kebabs.  And the most third most special dish they provide is the most famous dish of Bannu Region, Sohbat. This dish is nearly the same as Kabuli Pulao but having few differences in ingredients except the rest.

Their prices are also somewhat economical, which every family can afford to eat and enjoy.

So if you’re tired of having Burgers, Fries, Biryani, Paratha Rolls, Pizzas etc, and are looking for something new to give an addition to your taste buds, you can find Doday Khoray always warmly welcoming you with its uniqueness and giving a tour of the food culture of our republic’s north! They await you! Just give it a chance and you’ll crave for more next time! Till then, Bye!

Rehan Zaffar