When things are getting you down there’s one sure-fire way to brighten your spirits: and that’s with food. Even if there’s no food for you to tuck into immediately, there are always the wondrously sumptuous Instagram accounts dedicated to everything food.
So you don’t have to trawl through Instagram searching for the perfect page, we’ve assembled a list of some of the best Pakistani food Instagram accounts, which will make your mouth water, your eyes pop, and your belly rumble:
My Happy Chaotic Kitchen
A page of visual delicacies for those with a sweet tooth. This account, run by food blogger Asna, a Pakistani-American, recreates recipes inspired by Desi and international cuisine. The images in the account are meticulously detailed and showcased beautifully. Aspiring food bloggers can learn the ins and outs of food presentation from Asna.
Hunger and Haw Hai
Insha is a food blogger based in Lahore, where she presents pleasantly quirky food. The simplicity of the pictures is her greatest delight, as she pays homage to the beauty of the food without the frills. A visual journey of traditional and modern recipes; and if you get hungry, you can order snacks, dips and sauces from Insha’s “Pantry”. Don’t mind if we do.
A Foody’s Kitchen
Pakistani-Scottish chef Samina’s page features a wide variety of Pakistani delights. As well as being able to drool over the food you can also learn how to cook it yourself through her Youtube channel. Educational and tasty.
Karachi Food Guide
More of a micro blog; this account reviews food places all over Karachi, with a precedence on street food. With prices and ratings included this is the perfect account for foody travellers looking to plan a food crawl of the famous capital.