Traditional Pakistani Karahi · Vancouver, BC
Conquering your heart through your belly.
Step into Karakoram and experience mesmerizing interior decor, treasured flavours, and spices prepared with care, authenticity, and a spoonful of love — from signature karahi to Karachi biryani and live BBQ.
Signature Dishes
One family, endless flavour.
Thoughtfully crafted to elevate what matters most — a smoky karahi, a legendary platter, a royal feast and a sweet finish, made the Karakoram way.
Our Specialty
Lahori Chicken Karahi
Cooked from scratch in our own spice blend and finished in a blazing-hot cast-iron karahi for that unmistakable smoky depth — the dish that put Karakoram on the map. Made with locally sourced, grass-fed chicken.
From $34.99
Feeds the Whole Table
Grand Tawa Platter
This exquisite platter comes with half Lahori chicken karahi, BBQ chicken, shahi malai boti, chicken tikka, beef seekh, chicken seekh, lamb biryani, masala fries, chicken wings and gulab jamun — served with 4 naans, raita and green chutney, plus any 2L pop of your choice.
$158.99
A Royal Feast
Karachi Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with tender, richly spiced meat — a royal feast awaits you at Karakoram, prepared fresh in true Karachi style.
A Sweet Finish
Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream
Warm, syrup-soaked gulab jamun served over cold pistachio kulfi — the perfect way to end your meal.
$12.49
Weekend Tradition
Join Us for Weekend Halwa Puri Brunch
All-you-can-eat brunch, unlimited. Includes Puri, Mutton Paya, Chana, Aloo, Halwa — for just $14.99!
Saturday & Sunday, 11 AM — 3 PM
Our Story
The Story Behind Karakoram Restaurant
When Qasim Mehmood arrived in Vancouver in 2013, he quickly realized something was missing. Despite the city's diverse food scene, there was no place truly serving authentic Pakistani food — especially traditional karahi, cooked the way it is meant to be: fresh, original, and full of character. Pakistani cuisine deserved stronger representation, and Qasim knew he had to bring it forward.
But his passion for food began long before Canada. Before Vancouver, Qasim spent several years in the United Kingdom, working in high-volume restaurants and large banquet halls in Manchester. There, he mastered both Pakistani and continental cuisines, learning precision, consistency, and how to deliver quality under intense pressure. Cooking was never just a profession — it was an art, a discipline, and a lifelong passion.
Our Menu
A royal feast awaits.
From smoky karahi to weekend brunch, explore the full Karakoram menu — cooked from scratch, every time.
Visit Us
Find us in Vancouver.
Walk-ins are always welcome — reserve ahead for weekends and evenings.
Hours
- Monday — Thursday12 PM — 12 AM
- Friday12 PM — 1 AM
- Saturday — Sunday11 AM — 1 AM
Follow Along
@karakoramrestaurant
See the karahi come off the flame — follow us for daily specials, behind-the-scenes and community events.
From the Blog
Stories from the kitchen.
FAQ
Good to know.
Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend reserving ahead — especially on weekends and evenings — through our reservation page or by calling (604) 737-1000.