Best street food in Rawalpindi, from Saddar to College Road
Where to eat street food in Rawalpindi, from Saddar and Commercial Market to College Road tikka and Banni Chowk channay, with PKR prices and hours.
If Islamabad's food is spread out, Rawalpindi's is packed together. Saddar, Commercial Market, College Road and the bazaars around Banni and Nankari have decades-old counters that many people from Islamabad drive across for.
Below are the spots from the BitesMap catalogue worth knowing, grouped by area, with the price of a specific dish and portion. Some Rawalpindi favourites are still being checked; those are clearly marked so you know to confirm the price before going.
Commercial Market: biryani, chai and dessert
Commercial Market in Satellite Town is Rawalpindi's busiest evening food area. You can eat a full meal, have karak chai and pick up dessert without moving your car.
1. Chicken Biryani (Half plate full meal) at Karachi Naseeb Biryani - Commercial Market
Busy Rawalpindi Commercial Market location offering fast service, spicy chicken biryani and affordable deals.
- Price: Rs 220 for one half plate meal
- Where: Rifahi Plaza, near Al-Hameed Haveli, Commercial Market
- Hours: Daily 11:30 AM-1:30 AM
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
2. Karak Chai at Juicito - Commercial Market
A late-opening Commercial Market refreshment stop for karak chai, lassi and light snacks.
- Price: Rs 260 for one cup
- Where: 405-B, 4th Road, Commercial Market, opposite the former Pizza Hut location
- Hours: Daily 12:15 PM-1:30 AM
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
3. Halwa Puri & Chana Thali (Full Breakfast Meal) at Taiba Refreshment Center - Commercial Market
Historic Rawalpindi institution established in 1993 at Commercial Market Road, celebrated for fluffy halwa puris, egg chana bowls, rich nalli nihari, and rooftop tea service.
- Price: Rs 270 for two hot puris, chana tarkari, halwa & pickled onion
- Where: 31-B Commercial Market Road, opposite Bachon Ki Dunya children's park
- Hours: Daily 6 AM-12 AM (Breakfast 6 AM-12 PM, Evening 2 PM-11:30 PM)
Price last checked 11 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
4. Cream Puff at Amal Desserts - Commercial Market
A Commercial Market dessert stop for a single cream puff or a tiny chocolate bite.
- Price: Rs 200 for one pastry
- Where: Commercial Market Road, B Block
- Hours: Daily about 12:20 PM-midnight
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
Saddar and 6th Road: burgers and late-night deals
Saddar is the old cantonment market, and its shami burger counters are a Rawalpindi institution. Head towards 6th Road for late-night deals when everything else is closing.
5. Shami Burger at National Burger - Saddar
A longstanding Saddar counter for the classic anda-shami style of local burger, open late and early.
- Price: Rs 310 for one burger
- Where: Haider Road, opposite Ciros Cinema, Saddar
- Hours: Open 24 hours daily per listing
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
6. Deal #1 (1 Small Pizza + 1 Regular Drink) at SpudChik - 6th Road
Late-night fast-food spot in Golden Mall on 6th Road known for baked pizzas, loaded spuds, burgers, and Deal #1 (1 Small Pizza + 1 Regular Drink for PKR 600).
- Price: Rs 600 for 1 Small Pizza + 1 Regular Drink combo meal
- Where: Golden Shopping Mall, 6th Road, Block A, Satellite Town (next to Dubai Plaza)
- Hours: Open 24 hours / Late-night until 4 AM
Price last checked 11 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
College Road and Banni: tikka by the seekh, channay at any hour
College Road is known for tikka sold by the seekh, so you can try a few pieces without ordering a full platter. Nearby Banni Chowk has fried channay with roti for very little money, and it's reported to be open around the clock.
7. 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
8. 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
9. Fried channay with roti at Nasir Bhai Fry Channay
A Banni Chowk fried-channay plate with roti and chole, confirmed at PKR 150.
- Price: Rs 150 for one plate (including roti and chole) for one person
- Where: Nasir Bhai Fry Channay, Banni Chowk, Rawalpindi
- Hours: Open 24 hours reported publicly; confirm before going
Price last checked 11 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
10. 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
Pulao on Gordon College Road and Stadium Road
For a dependable plate of chicken pulao, the Gordon College Road and Cricket Stadium branches stay open well past midnight.
11. Chicken Pulao Single at Savour Foods - Gordon College Road
The iconic original 1988 birthplace of Savour Foods, serving the signature pulao and kabab formula.
- Price: Rs 620 for rice, one chicken piece, two shami kababs, salad and raita
- Where: Gordon College Road, Naya Mohalla, Rawalpindi
- Hours: Daily 11 AM-1 AM
Price last checked 13 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
12. Chicken Pulao Single at Savour Foods - Cricket Stadium
Massive Stadium Road branch with multi-floor seating, serving fresh pulao, crispy shami, and cold beverages.
- Price: Rs 620 for rice, one chicken piece, two shami kababs, salad and raita
- Where: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Food Complex, Shamsabad
- Hours: Daily 11 AM-1:30 AM
Price last checked 13 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
13. Beef pulao at Peshawari Zaiqa Hotel
A half-kilo beef pulao portion intended to cover one hungry diner or two lighter appetites.
- Price: Rs 600 for half kilogram, listed for 1–2 people
- Where: Exact Peshawari Zaiqa Hotel pin supplied in the founder workbook
- Hours: Hours not independently confirmed
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
Common questions
Which area of Rawalpindi is best for street food?
Commercial Market (Satellite Town), Saddar, College Road and the bazaars around Banni Chowk have the highest number of well-known street food spots.
Is Rawalpindi street food cheaper than Islamabad?
Often, yes. Many Rawalpindi plates in this guide cost Rs 150 to 310, and tikka on College Road is sold by the seekh from around Rs 120.
What time does Rawalpindi street food open?
Most evening spots open from late afternoon, and several (Saddar, 6th Road, Banni Chowk) are reported to serve past midnight. Always check the hours on each spot.