Damascus Restaurant — Restaurant in Karachi Division

Location: Block 9, Clifton, Karachi (near Boat Basin) Style: Casual open-air Arabic eatery with a family section Top Dishes: Chicken Shawarma Platter: Juicy, generously filled, widely considered Karachi’s best Farrouge Grilled Chicken: Smoky, well-marinated whole grilled chicken – a standout Pita Sandwiches & Arabic Pizza: Unique, with stuffed crust options Ambience: Outdoor, lively environment, best after sunset; separate family area available Service: Quick for dine-in; slower for takeaway; courteous staff Pricing: Rs. 1000-2000 per person on average; some find it slightly expensive for casual dining Extras: Arabic desserts and mint lemonade are popular add-ons ⭐ Verdict: Go for the shawarma and Farrouge — they’re Damascus’ signature hits. Best enjoyed on-site in the evening for the full open-air vibe. Not fine dining, but great for a flavorful, social...

Went there and ordered a platter which costs around 2250 before taxes. The platter had hummus which didn't taste like chickpeas and garlic sauce that didn't taste like garlic. They were just sour for no reason. The bread was below average for a restaurant that claims to sell authentic Arabic food. And extra bread costs 350 for two pieces which they probably get for no more than 20 rupees a piece. The 3rd sauce was a pathetic attempt of either baba ganoush or Lebanese matabel I can't tell because it tasted like just eggplant curry. The service was below average as I ordered some peta bread after mine got finished because they only give you like 6 small pieces and those two peta breads took 20 mins to arrive by which time I was not in the mood to eat anymore. Also the bread plus two small sodas plus a fries costed me more than a thousand rupees...

Pathetic experience. Ordered 3 items: Farouj chicken, French fries & Regular Pizza. French fries arrived after 15 minutes but no sign of rest of the order. After waiting for another 15 minutes, Farouj arrived and no Pizza. We waited for another 25 minutes with multiple reminders for the Pizza but we were told to wait more. In the end, we cancelled the order and left the place. As for the food, French fries were the only part of the meal that could be remembered favorably. Farouj chicken, so-called flame grilled wa soggy and felt like boiled chicken to me. The sauces were not tasty either including Humus. I have eaten this chicken in the Arabia multiple times and can testify this was not even close to the original. I would likely not visit the place again. A total let down considering the reviews and...