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    Food Review: Gawalmandi Junction

    Written by: Zainab Hasan
    Posted on: December 02, 2016 | | 中文

    'The Pappu Burger'

    Sector F-6 in Islamabad has become quite the foodie destination, with the most recent addition, Gawalmandi Junction, having popped up recently behind Shaheen Chemist in Super Market. This new eatery has been making waves since the day it opened to customers.

    Living in Gawalmandi, Rawalpindi for eight years had a profound influence on the life of co-founder Umair Latif Shaukat, and it inspired him to open a Gawalmandi-themed eatery in one of the most posh sectors of Islamabad. “From the banks of Nullah Leh to the hustle and bustle of Saddar, Gawalmandi essentially embodies the soul of Rawalpindi and the spirit of Lahore”, he remarks.

    Gawalmandi Junction provides an interesting blend of desi food and urban culture, essentially symbolizing the history and tradition of urban Pakistan. The diverse menu caters to a combination of eastern and western flavours. Each dish comes with its own little story about our food culture and traditions. ‘College ki Yaad’ (Bun Samosa) is reminiscent of the owner’s college days, the ‘Pappu Burger’ features the time-tested combination of anda and shami, and ‘Aloo Kachaloo Mian’ offers fresh homemade paratha generously stuffed with aaloo (potato). This appeal to customers’ nostalgia has enabled Gawalmandi Junction to attract a large clientele in a short period of time.

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