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Mama's ice cream

If you live in Islamabad and have never tried Mama's ice cream then you are really missing some thing. This delicious french flavor ice cream comes in 50 different flavors which are not common in Pakistan. Double scoop of Mama's icecream would cost you Rs. 40 ( less then US $ 1)

The lady living in F-7 shifted to Islamabad from France and started home made ice cream business in small scale by opening franchise outlets at D-Watson Islamabad and Rawalpindi. But now due to great demand the network has been expanded to Murree and Nathia Gali as well.

Favorite Dish: My favorite flavors are Maple Wallnet, Apple Pie, Mint , Vanilla Fudge and French Vanilla. But i can assume you that none of their flavor is bad. Just try and you would get addicted.

Address: D-Watson Chemist Islamabad & Rawalpindi

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: D-Watson Chemist Islamabad in Super Market , F-6/1 and D-Watson Chemsit Rawalpindi in Al Amin Plaza, The Mall.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Ice Cream

Mezzo Plus - Nouvelle Cuisine Mezzo Review

Mezzo is another popular restaurant of Islamabad serving Continental, Thai and Pakistani food. Their food is really too good and price range per head is around Rs. 400 ($ 7 appox).

The starters and soups at Mezzo are probably the highlight of the meal. The cooking is authentic. In other words there is an absence of the usual 'garam masala and red chilli powder' which laces almost all continental cuisine in twin cities.

The Continental dishes are generally well prepared and presented. But the fish dishes are particularly good.

It is best to avoid the vegetables served with the main course since they are generally an unimaginative and unattractive mess consisting of over-boiled carrots, a stodgy roast potato and a few untidy broccoli florets.

Mezzo also has a pleasant interior innovatively done up in an Egyptian motif. While there is absolutely no connection between the décor and the cuisine it does make for a pleasant environment.

The service at Mezzo's is also unusually polite, with the staff always willing to make an extra effort to 'personalise' the dishes for regulars. All in all, Mezzo is a classy affair and as such be prepared to shell out Rs.400 per head.

Mezzo has recently been relaunched in new location with the name of Mezzo Plus. But the food is as delicious as it was before and service is nice too.

Favorite Dish: Fish dishes are particularly good. Thai grilled sole in coriander sauce and fried fish with tartar sauce is also surprisingly good.

The potato and leek soup is highly recommended and the wholesome french onion in winter are also excellent.

Address: Chenab Plaza, Blue Area, Islamabad

Comparison: about average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Other

Chevy's Ristorante

Chevy's is an international Italian chain operating in Italy , Germany and now in Pakistan. They are in Islamabad too offering mouth watering Italian, Mexican, Continental and Pakistani dishes.

Their food is excellent and interior is very impressive. In day time from 12 noon till 6 p.m. they have buffet lunch daily for Rs. 263 ( US $ 5 appox) inclusive of taxes per person. You can also choose any thing from their huge menu. They have starters, soups, salads, steaks, chicken specialities, sea food, exclusive Chevy dishes, burgers, sadwiches, sea food, mexican food, pizzas, pastas, dessertsm coffee, ice cream, cocktails and much more.

Chevy's Ristorante is located in Blue area just next to Emirates airline office. Most of their clients are executives working in nearby offices. So they are usually busy during lunch timings serving their regular guests. Free home delivery is also available.

Let me add here that Chevy's is an expensive restaurant and a decent meal for a couple would cost more than Rs. 1,000 ( US $ 18 appox).

Favorite Dish: I love their BBQ- Chicken burger with hot BBQ- Sauce, Chicken Corn Soup and Vanilla Shake.But i can assure you that all of their food is excellent.

Address: 1-B, Blue Area, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad

Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: +92 51 2270595

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Italian

Kudos Fast Food

Kudos is a Malaysian fast food chain operating in Pakistan. Their food is delicious as well as cheap. They offer burgers, pizzas and Malaysian speciality chicken & beef satay.

Their burgers taste exactly like the ones we eat at KFC but prices are very reasonable when compared with KFC. For Pakistani food lovers they also offer Chicken Paratha Rolls and Mama's home made ice cream. Free home and office delivery is also available.

Favorite Dish: I love their Crispo Chicken Burger, Chat Pata Vegi Burger, Chicken Satay, Paratha Roll and Fajita Chicken Pizza. They have some really nice deals in meals. You can chose any one which you like.

Address: Al-Basit Inc. Kiran Plaza, F-8 Markaz, Islamabad

Comparison: least expensive

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Fast Food

Yummy's 36 Ice Cream Parlor

Yummy's 36 is one of Pakistan's most famous ice cream parlor chains. Their Islamabad outlet is located in Jinnah Super Market. Their speciality is 36 flavors of ice cream. But usually not all flavors are available always.

Yummy's 36 is a nice choice if you love ice creams. They have special ice creams as well which you can try on the spot.

Favorite Dish: I love their Peach Melba and Parlor Special ice creams.

Address: Next to Caspian's, Jinnah Super Market, Islamabad

Comparison: less expensive than average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Ice Cream

Haagen-Dazs

Haagen Dazs is one of world's best ice cream. It is now available in Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi. If you are all time Haagen-Dazs fan then you can aks for it at leading bakeries of Islamabad. Small personal cup would cost you RS. 99 ( US $ 1.7 appox).

Favorite Dish: I love their Hot Chocolate Fudge with Nuts ice cream. Cookies and Cream is also delicious.

Comparison: most expensive

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Ice Cream

Subway Subway Review

Subway is the largest submarine sandwich chain in the world with more than 17,500 restaurants located in 71 countries. Subway has its presence in Pakistan too. Their islamabad outlet is located in Blue Area.

Favorite Dish: I tried their hot sandwich with bar-b-que chicken filling ,salads, cheese, olives and sauces. It cost me Rs. 129 ( US $ 2.2 appox). I have also tried their hot double chocolate muffin for Rs. 15 (less then US $ 1) and it was very delicious.

Address: Shop 3 and 4 , 64 West Masco Plaza, Blue Area

Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: +92 51 2877248

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 3

Theme: Other

Hot Shots

Address: Fatima Jinnah Park, Sector F-9, Islamabad

Comparison: about average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Other

Civil Junction

Civil Junction is a great addition to Isloo's popular food spots. It is located in Sector F-7/3's famous Gol Market.

This is the place which offer you real good coffee and drinks of exclusive variety. Light snacks are also offered and they are really too good. Prices are very reasonable and service n food is excellent. Their menu card is itself a piece of art and you would not stop your smile while having a look at items being offered. You may enjoy Musharaf's Expresso ,Vajpai's Cappuccino or other such items.

Every Saturday night a local band Corduroy also performs for enjoyment of guests in up stair's mini hall. In just Rs. 100 you can enjoy a cup of coffee with snacks. Interior of Civil Junction is superb and it shows the good taste of its owners.

This is the place which is on most peace ful corner of Islamabad and I also prefer enjoying my time there with friends because of its nice atmosphere. By the way, this place is nice for dates too ;-)

Favorite Dish: Their Cappuccino , Cream Coffee, Chicken Burger, Special cookies, Smoosas and Sandwiches are the best!!!

Address: Shop# 6, Gol Market, Street 8, Sector F-7/3

Comparison: least expensive

Other Contact: E-mail: info@civiljunction.org

Phone: +92 51 2274-436, +92 51 2274-378

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Coffeehouse

The Khokha (Sohawa Heights)

The Khokha should be your ultimate choice for food at Peer Sohawa. It is not very high class restaurant but because of its delicious food, you would find it always crowded.

Favorite Dish: You must try Suji Ka Halwa with Puri, Barbecued kebabs and chicken tikkas with chatney.

Address: En route Pir Sohawa and past Daman-i-Koh

Comparison: least expensive

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Local