Best BBQ and tikka in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Where to find the best BBQ, tikka, seekh kebab, chapli kebab and sajji in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with PKR prices per seekh or platter.
BBQ is the Twin Cities' real night food. From a single chapli kebab in F-10 to malai boti by the seekh on College Road and a full sajji on Stadium Road, there's a coal grill for every budget.
Many of the best-known BBQ spots don't publish prices, so several prices here are still being confirmed. They're clearly labelled. The prices are useful for planning, but call ahead before ordering a big platter.
By the seekh: try a few pieces for a little money
The cheapest way to eat tikka is by the seekh. College Road in Rawalpindi is famous for this, and you can build your own plate for a few hundred rupees.
1. Beef seekh at Abdul Sattar Tikka House
A beef seekh at the separately listed Abdul Sattar Tikka House on College Road.
- Price: Rs 120 for one beef seekh; weight not stated
- Where: College Road Chowk, Arya Mohalla / Naya Mohalla, Rawalpindi
- Hours: Reel reports after 6 PM; older directory lists 7 PM–1 AM. Call to confirm
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
2. Malai boti at Sattar Tikka
Malai boti sold by the seekh at the supplied College Road branch.
- Price: Rs 200 for one seekh of malai boti; pieces and weight not stated
- Where: College Road Chowk, Rawalpindi; Sattar Tikka listing
- Hours: Reel reports after 6 PM; public directory lists 7 PM–2 AM. Call to confirm
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
3. Dumchiyan at Tikka Zaa
A low-commitment PKR 100 BBQ seekh near Joyland—easy to sample without ordering a full platter.
- Price: Rs 100 for one BBQ seekh
- Where: Near Joyland, Ayub National Park, Rawalpindi
- Hours: Hours not independently confirmed
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
4. Chapli Kebab at Brothers Afghani Naan & Melma Dost Chapli Kabab
A busy F-10 counter for a single freshly cooked chapli kebab or a fuller naan-and-kebab stop.
- Price: Rs 180 for one chapli kebab
- Where: Shop 16, Irfan Mansion, F-10 Markaz
- Hours: Daily 11:30 AM-1 AM
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
Tikka and kebab platters to share
For a group dinner, these spots serve full tikka, kebab and karahi spreads. Prices are for the platter, not per person.
5. Afghani Tikkay at Tikka Kabab House
Coal-fired Afghani tikka sold by weight, sized in the workbook for a small group.
- Price: Rs 1,240 for 1 kg, listed for 2–3 people
- Where: Exact Tikka Kabab House pin supplied in the founder workbook
- Hours: Hours not independently confirmed
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
6. Tikka, kebab and karahi at Afzal Tikka Kabab
An evening-only Rawalpindi grill stop for a shareable kilo of tikka and kebab.
- Price: Rs 1,400 for 1 kg, listed for 2–3 people
- Where: Afzal Tikka Kabab, Rawalpindi
- Hours: 7 PM–midnight reported publicly; weekly closures may apply
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
7. Chargha and chapli kebab platter at Asli Peshawari Chapli Kebab and Degi Chargha
A high-variety group platter combining chargha, two beef kebabs, Kabuli pulao, salad and raita.
- Price: Rs 1,399 for one chargha, two beef kebabs, Kabuli pulao, salad and raita
- Where: Exact Asli Peshawari Chapli Kebab and Degi Chargha pin
- Hours: Hours not independently confirmed
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
Sajji and roast fish
Sajji and roast fish are slower, bigger orders. They're best when you're in a group and not in a hurry.
8. Full chicken sajji with rice at Dogar Sajji – Stadium Road
A full sajji-and-rice sharing portion at the supplied Stadium Road branch.
- Price: Rs 2,600 for one full chicken sajji with rice; Reel says serves four. Chicken and rice weights not stated
- Where: Stadium Road, opposite Panorama Shopping Centre, before Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Hours: Current branch hours not independently confirmed
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
9. Roast fish at Amroz Peshawari Fish Point and Chicken Roast
A shareable Peshawari-style roast-fish kilo near 6th Road, with chicken and chapli kebab also noted.
- Price: Rs 1,800 for 1 kg fish, listed for 2–3 people
- Where: Amroz Peshawari Fish Point, 6th Road area, Rawalpindi
- Hours: Hours not independently confirmed
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
Common questions
Where is the best tikka in Rawalpindi?
College Road is best known for tikka by the seekh, and the Kartarpura and Banni area is known for tikka, kebab and karahi platters.
How much is BBQ in Islamabad?
A single chapli kebab or seekh starts around Rs 100 to 200. Shared tikka platters in this guide cost Rs 1,200 to 1,400, and a full sajji with rice is about Rs 2,600.