Late-night food in Islamabad: what's open after 11 PM
Hungry late at night? Street food spots in Islamabad open past 11 PM, some until 3 or 4 AM: biryani, pulao, curry, rolls, fries and dessert.
Islamabad has a reputation for sleeping early, but plenty of kitchens keep going well past 11 PM, especially in F-8, F-10, G-9 and I-8. Here's where you can still get a real meal late at night.
Opening hours below come from the catalogue, along with where they were reported. Late-night hours change more often than prices, so check before a long drive.
Open very late (until 2 AM or later)
These spots are listed as open until 2 AM or later, and some around the clock.
1. Curry Pakora at Sabri Chaska & Restaurant
A low-key F-8 plaza kitchen in Victory Tower serving inexpensive everyday curries around the clock, highlighted by their golden Curry Pakora bowl.
- Price: Rs 250 for one plate
- Where: Shop 1, Victory Plaza, near Allied Bank, F-8 Markaz
- Hours: Open 24 hours daily per listing
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
2. Fries + Soft Drink Meal at Binge - F10
A compact Tariq Market stop for a fries-and-drink meal when you want something quick under PKR 350.
- Price: Rs 300 for one fries serving with one soft drink
- Where: Shops 1-2, Ayaz Khattak Plaza, Street 14, Tariq Market, F-10/2
- Hours: Daily 1 PM-4 AM
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
3. Simple Pulao at Laziza Murgh Pulao & Krispo
A late-night G-9 pulao shop where the simple plate includes salad and raita.
- Price: Rs 320 for rice with salad and raita
- Where: Plot 136, I&T Centre, G-9/1
- Hours: Daily 11:30 AM-4 AM
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
4. Chicken Regular Mayo Garlic Roll at Hot N Spicy – I-8
A crisp paratha roll with BBQ chicken, onion and mayo-garlic sauce; priced from the I-8 menu.
- Price: Rs 500 for one regular chicken roll, serves one
- Where: Mir Chakar Khan Road, I-8, Islamabad
- Hours: 10 AM–4 AM reported by the public I-8 listing
Price last checked 9 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
5. Nutella Filling Donut (Cheapest Single Sweet) at SUNDAYS Bakeshop - I-8 Markaz
Chic late-night I-8 Markaz bakeshop offering fresh glazed and Nutella-filled donuts, cupcakes, and artisan desserts.
- Price: Rs 270 for one donut
- Where: Ground floor, 3-B Business Centre, I-8 Markaz
- Hours: Daily 9 AM-2 AM
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
6. Samosa chaat at Juice Land DHA-II
Known for Samosa chaat in DHA 2. The dated source records PKR 230; confirm the total before going.
- Price: Rs 230 for one plate
- Where: Sector D, DHA Phase II, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
- Hours: 9 AM–3 AM shown by Google Maps on 2026-10-05
Price last checked 3 Feb 2026. Confirm before going
7. NOSH double-patty beef burger at NOSH (Burger & More)
A late-night double-patty beef burger with a precise founder-recorded total.
- Price: Rs 792 for one double-patty burger for one person
- Where: Taqwa Market, Islamabad
- Hours: 1 PM–3 AM reported publicly
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
Open until about 1 AM
If you're eating after a late shift or a night drive, these are good options until around 1 AM.
8. 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
9. Chicken Biryani (Half plate full meal) at Karachi Naseeb Biryani - E-11
Popular Karachi-style spicy aromatic biryani counter at E-11/3 Markaz offering economical chicken plates and combo thali deals.
- Price: Rs 220 for one half plate meal
- Where: MPCHS Markaz, E-11/3
- Hours: Daily 10 AM-1 AM
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
10. Chicken Biryani (Half plate full meal) at Karachi Naseeb Biryani - G-9
Prominent Karachi Company branch serving hot degh biryani and value combo deals to shoppers and workers.
- Price: Rs 220 for one half plate meal
- Where: London Plaza, G-9 Markaz (Karachi Company)
- Hours: Daily 11 AM-1 AM
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
11. Chicken Pulao Single at Savour Foods - Blue Area
Legendary Twin Cities chicken pulao with shami kabab, salad, and signature mint raita.
- Price: Rs 620 for rice, one chicken piece, two shami kababs, salad and raita
- Where: Fortune Plaza, 2 Jinnah Ave, Block H G-7/2, Blue Area, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
- Hours: Daily 11 AM-1 AM
Price last checked 13 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
12. Nutella Filling Donut (Cheapest Single Sweet) at SUNDAYS Bakeshop - F-10 Markaz
Popular F-10 Markaz dessert hub serving artisanal donuts, slices, and sweet treats until late night.
- Price: Rs 270 for one donut
- Where: Near Chai spot, F-10 Markaz, Islamabad
- Hours: Daily 10 AM-1 AM
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
13. Doner shawarma at Turkish Doner
A late-evening F-10 doner lead; the workbook gives a starting price, so it stays outside automatic matching.
- Price: Rs 300 for one doner for one person
- Where: Turkish Doner, F-10/3, Islamabad
- Hours: 5 PM–1 AM reported publicly; call to confirm
Price not yet confirmed. Call ahead
Until midnight
A safe bet for dinner up to midnight.
14. Chicken Pulao at Bannu Beef Pulao - G-10
A G-10 rice shop with a clearly pinned storefront and simple chicken pulao portions.
- Price: Rs 350 for one plate
- Where: 20-E, Capital City Center Plaza, G-10 Markaz
- Hours: Daily 10 AM-midnight
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
15. Simple Pulao at Bravo Foods - Blue Area
A practical Blue Area stop for a straightforward pulao plate below PKR 400.
- Price: Rs 385 for one plate
- Where: G-7/3, Blue Area
- Hours: Daily 11:30 AM–midnight per official website; current session unconfirmed
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
16. Chicken Biryani (Half plate full meal) at Karachi Naseeb Biryani - G-10
High-volume G-10 I&T Centre outlet famous for Karachi-style masala biryani and economical student meals.
- Price: Rs 220 for one half plate meal
- Where: Shop 2, I & T Centre, Bela Road, G-10/1
- Hours: Daily 11 AM-12 AM
Price last checked 7 Oct 2026. Confirm before going
Common questions
What food is open 24 hours in Islamabad?
In the BitesMap catalogue, Sabri Chaska in F-8 Markaz is listed as open 24 hours. Several others in F-10, G-9 and I-8 are reported open until 3 or 4 AM.
Where can I eat after midnight in Islamabad?
F-10 Markaz, G-9, F-8 and I-8 have the most spots open after midnight, serving fries, pulao, curry, rolls and dessert.